Support Staff
ANDREA TOWNS
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Andrea Towns
Ministry Assistant andrea@oneontafbc.org Andrea serves as Ministry Assistant at First Baptist Oneonta. Reared in the home of a Baptist pastor, Andrea has been in church her entire life. Her parents have been a great influence on her life and her Christian walk. Andrea has been married to Mark Towns since 1988. They have one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who is a student at UAB. Andrea says, "My family is very active at FBC because we love to serve! I think of this position as a ministry, not a job." When not at the church, Andrea enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and working in the yard. |
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Sarah Blakely
Ministry Assistant sarah@oneontafbc.org Sarah is serving as the Financial Secretary at First Baptist Church. She was married to the late Michael Blakely and has two daughters, Leah and Lara. Leah is attending Wallace State Community College and Lara is homeschooled. Sarah's family resides in Oneonta. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing games, and playing with their two dogs. Isaiah 41:10. Apryl Casey
Pianist Apryl Casey serves as Pianist for First Baptist Oneonta. She grew up in Blount County where her father, Mike Young, pastored many churches throughout the area. Apryl moved away for a few years, but now resides back in Blount County with her four children: Connor, Chayse, Caylee and Carley, and her husband, Brian. She graduated from Locust Fork High School in 1998 and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Accounting at Jefferson State in 2001 and works for a Birmingham company called Avenu. Her husband Brian works for ALDOT. Apryl has played the piano for different churches over the years but started playing piano for First Baptist in June of 2018. In her spare time, Apryl loves to fish and spend time with her family and keeping them laughing with her self-proclaimed humor, although they laugh at her more than with her. She also enjoys cheering on her favorite football team, Alabama, while trying to keep the peace with her Auburn- loving husband. She loves God and feels so honored to be able to share His love through music. |
Child Development Center Staff
DEANA PESNELL
SHAE TUTTLE
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Deana PesnelL
Director Deana joined the CDC family in February of 2013 and became Assistant Director in 2017. She now serves as the Director. She received her bachelor of arts and science degree from Samford University in 1989. In her spare time, Deana enjoys gospel music and spending time with friends and family. Shae Tuttle
Assistant Director Shae has lived in Oneonta all her life and is a 1993 graduate of Oneonta High School. She has been a member of First Baptist Church and an employee of the CDC for five years. She and husband Scott have three daughters: Kayla, Kassidy, and Hailey; and one son, Blake. They also have two granddaughters named Aria and Lennox. Shae and Scott enjoy grilling out with family and watching Alabama Crimson Tide football. Shae shares, "I love working with children and teaching them about God's love." |
Facilities Staff
JOHN HEDRICKS
John Hedricks
Building Superintendent
John Hedricks has worked at FBC since 1998. He is married to Paula who works in the Probate Judge's office at the Blount County Courthouse. They have two children: Tyler, a student at Wallace State Community College, and Kelsey, a student at Oneonta City Schools. His hobby is riding four-wheelers.
Building Superintendent
John Hedricks has worked at FBC since 1998. He is married to Paula who works in the Probate Judge's office at the Blount County Courthouse. They have two children: Tyler, a student at Wallace State Community College, and Kelsey, a student at Oneonta City Schools. His hobby is riding four-wheelers.
Church Office Volunteers
DEE CRIDER
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CHARLENE SMITH
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LINDA TIPTON
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