Obituaries
Carl Alford Knox
Jan 9, 2026
Carl Alford Knox was born February 4, 1977, in Nashville, Tennessee to Carl A. Endsley and Shirley J. Knox. Carl went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Metro General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carl accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was currently united with Greater Covenant Outreach church. He was educated...
Donna R McGriff
Jan 6, 2026
Ms. Donna Rachel Stevens McGriff was born November 18, 1970, in Lancaster, South Carolina to the union of Richard Lee Nelson and Melvina Stevens. Donna went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Donna accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with the New Zion...
Justine Bigham
Jan 6, 2026
Justine Owens was born on January 2, 1937, in Yuma, Tennessee. She was the fourth of six daughters born to Tanie Owens and Mabel Pearson Owens. Justine was raised and grew up on farms in the Carroll and Henderson County areas of Tennessee because her parents were farm workers. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and...
Pamela Butler
Jan 5, 2026
Pamela Renee Butler was born November 27, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, James Anthony, Sr. and Etta Church . Her sweet life came to a gentle end on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Pamela was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She was employed by Vanderbilt Food Services and The...
Vallarie Ann Randle
Jan 4, 2026
Vallarie Ann Randle, born December 18, 1954, in Jasper, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Ethel V. Carr and Louie D. Williams.
Vallarie’s unwavering faith in Christ guided her throughout her life, and she united with the Inner-City Church of Christ, where her devotion and love for the Lord shone brightly. She...
Carolyn Ann Payne
Jan 4, 2026
Sister Carolyn Ann Payne was born April 21, 1943, to the late Mr. Ira Richard Cockrill and Lillian Kittrell Cockrill. She went home with our heavenly father on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
She professed a hope in Christ and united with Scott’s Chapel AME Church at an early age.
She was a loving and devoted family member. Whenever we needed her, she...
Nathaniel Lee Abernathy
Jan 3, 2026
Sunrise for the life of Nathaniel (Nate) Lee Abernathy began on September 13, 1956, being the second of four children born to Clifford Dee Abernathy, Sr. and Joan Elizabeth Norris Abernathy. Sunset took place on January 3, 2026. His parents, older brother Clifford D. Abernathy, Jr. and grandparents preceded him in death.
Nate was raised in the East Nashville area, graduating...
Samuel Charles Nixon, Sr.
Jan 3, 2026
Samuel Charles Nixon, Sr. was born August 31, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union Silas Curtis Nixon and Beatrice Burns. Samuel went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Samuel accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was a Christian by faith. He was educated in the...
Donna Jackson
Jan 1, 2026
Donna was born on February 16, 1954, to Cleo and Ida Lawler at her maternal grandmother Mama Lou’s home in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, where three generations eagerly awaited her arrival. The family remained there for a short time before returning to Nashville to begin their journey together as a new family.
Donna was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools, where she...
Mother Mable O. Fletcher
Jan 1, 2026
Mother Mable Odell Fletcher was born in Tony, Alabama to John Dillard Hatchett and Gracie (Bonner) Hatchett on July 18, 1931. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 1, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mable accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a faithful servant at Foster Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
Mable was...
Victoria Bates
Dec 30, 2025
Victoria S. Bates was born June 8, 1954, in Lebanon, Tennessee to the union of King Sweatt and Lottie Batson Sweatt. This sweet and peaceful life came to an end on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vikki, as she was called by her friends and family, was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County Schools. She accepted...
Reginald Williams
Dec 27, 2025
Reginald H. Williams was born April 24, 1976 at Riverside Hospital in Nashville, TN to Diane Williams and the late Robert Williams. He passed away on December 27, 2025, at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Reggie was a big guy with a big heart like his Dad. At the age of 5 he was an avid dog lover...
Keith W. Savely
Dec 24, 2025
Keith Wanzel Savely was born Sunday, February 6, 1966 in Nashville, TN to Maurice D. Savely and the late Elizabeth Corrine Savely. He departed this earthly life Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Keith attended Maplewood High School, graduating with the class of 1985. He was a long-time member of Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed with Nashville Bridge Company and...
Johnetta Faye Foster
Dec 24, 2025
Johnetta Faye Foster was born on June 4, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised by her strong and loving mother, Dorothy E. Foster-Jones. She peacefully entered into rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Faye received her education in Nashville and worked for Metro General Hospital for many years. She truly enjoyed spending...
Michael Gean Davis
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Gene Davis, born on September 19, 1966, to the birth parents of Patricia Horton and Buster Davis. He was adopted at birth by Pearline Davis and Stonewall Davis who became his legal parents. He passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Michael attended Meigs High School, in the Davidson County Public School system where he formed lasting...
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