Joseph Carlo “Carl” Kelly Sr., pastor of Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church, Dadeville, died Nov. 21. He was 69.
Kelly was a teacher and school counselor and later a driver for Tiger Transit at Auburn University, where he also served as a mentor in the athletic department.
He also performed “Music and Magic with a Message” in schools, churches and other venues.
Kelly is survived by his wife of 36 years, Debbie; daughter Lindsey Johnson; son, Joseph Carlo “Jody” Kelly Jr.; and one grandchild.
B. Gene Webb, longtime Alabama Baptist pastor, died Feb. 15. He was 85.
Kenneth Alan Farley of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Albertville, died April 6. He was 66.
John F. Meadows — who retired in April from the pastorate of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Salem — died Sept.
James “Bud” Jacks — pastor of Plainview Baptist Church, Talladega — died Aug. 7. He was 68. A native of
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