River Bend, Lowndesboro, pastor Mark Raughton dies at age 59

Mark Raughton, pastor of River Bend Baptist Church, Lowndesboro, died July 29. He was 59.

A native of LaGrange, Georgia, Raughton earned a bachelor’s degree from the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville. In addition to serving at Riverbend Baptist, he served as pastor of six other churches over the past 36 years, including Enon Baptist, Grampion Hills, and Catoma Baptist, Montgomery.

Raughton is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lou Ann; son, Matthew; daughter, Amanda; and three grandchildren.