Category Archives: People of Southside

After the death of King Solomon, his son Rehoboam sought counsel about a taxation policy for his country. The gray-haired counselors advised moderation and compassion, his younger advisors advised a steep and punitive tax increase. Foolish Rehoboam took the counsel of his younger men. His harsh taxation of his people ultimately led to riot and a...

There are great preachers, and then are great ministers. Rarely does one encounter one man who excels at both as did Wyatt Sawyer. Even a rarer species is a TEAM like Wyatt and Chris Sawyer. Though Wyatt is now enjoying the Promise of rest, reunion, and reward with the Lord he served all his days, we still think of...

Were the Southside church to have a Homecoming King and Queen, Gene and Janet Kile would be the likely pair. They both attended Southside during the World War 2 years as youngsters. In fact, Janet was taught in grade school at Southside by our last surviving charter member from 1892, Miss Purcell. In the fifties they were attracted by the...

James and Jo Anna Byars are a beloved couple at Southside where they have worshiped since 2008. They were a vital part of the Rosemont congregation from 1961-2008. They say that "it was hard to say 'goodbye' to Rosemont but easy to say 'hello' to Southside." Having lived on the south side of town since...