Obituaries
Ernest Lamont Stone
Jul 24, 2025
Ernest Lamont Stone departed this life peacefully on July 24, 2025, in the quietness of his home.
He was born on December 9, 1969, to Elizabeth Ladd and the late Earnest Morgan Stone. He was also preceded in death by grandparents, Robert E. Tigg (Lula) Margery Stone, John Zirker, uncles, Charles and William Tigg.
Lamont is married to Ingrid Atwater. He professed...
Oscar Drake, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Today, we gather to honor the life and spirit of Oscar Drake Jr., who departed this world on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. While we grieve, we also give thanks—for a life lived in quiet strength, deep devotion, and a love that left no heart untouched.
Oscar was born to Oscar and Annie Kibble Drake, the eldest of seven children. From the...
Gregory Grissette
Jul 21, 2025
Gregory Allen Grissette was born on May 31, 1954, to Robbie Phillips and Al Jay Grissette in New Orleans, LA. Gregory Graduated from Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools before he enlisted in the United States Navy.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he would become a Stationary Engineer working first for the Nashville Thermal Plant for 25 years. He...
Dorothy Shelton
Jul 20, 2025
Dorothy Geraldine Shelton was born February 9, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert Hicks and Canova Watson Hicks. This beautiful soul was called home from her earthly labor to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dorothy was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools attending Pearl High School. She accepted...
Kenny Williams, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Kenny M. Williams was born on August 18, 1967, in Chicago, ILL to Wallace & Rosetta Gipson Williams. This peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenny will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace and brothers, Andrew, Tommy and Alvin Williams.
He...
Dorothy Ann Donnell
Jul 17, 2025
Dorothy Ann Grigsby Donnell was born April 5, 1951 to the late John L. and Anna C. Grigsby. She was the eldest of seven children within this marriage. She got her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Dorothy has always resided in Nashville Tennessee. She got her education from Metro Nashville Public School System where she graduated from Hume Fogg...
Carl P. Davidson
Jul 17, 2025
Carl Pierre Davidson was born September 1, 1946, to the late Sam and Maxine Davidson in Nashville, Tennessee. Carl went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2025, at 7:02 p.m. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Davidson and his eldest son Ricky Davidson.
Carl was educated in Nashville, Tennessee at Haynes Elementary and Haynes...
Shavonzia Bright
Jul 17, 2025
Shavonzia Bright was born on January 8, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Ethel White and Howard Knight. She peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025.
At a young age, Shavonzia accepted Christ and became a member of Bass Street Baptist Church. She received her education in the Metro-Nashville Public School system.
Shavonzia dedicated many years to her work as a laborer...
Ralph Boyd
Jul 17, 2025
Ralph Edward Boyd, age 66, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John Lockridge and Alma F. Boyd, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he exemplified dedication and courage. He joined Morning Star M.B. Church in 2014. He is a proud...
Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey
Jul 15, 2025
Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey was born August 15, 1933 to the late Herbert Victor Crittenden and Hattie Alexander Crittenden in Old Hickory, Tennessee, in the Hopewell community, where the family joined and served at the First Baptist Church of Hopewell.
Judy graduated from Haynes High School in 1951.
She immediately pursued her passion of helping others and studied at Riverside Hospital to...
Mother Vadie W. Franklin
Jul 14, 2025
Ms. Vadie W. Franklin was born on October 28, 1931, in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the 10th child of 14 born to Thomas and Flordie Wyatt, who taught her about God, love of family, and community service. She accepted Christ at an early age. She maintained a strong bond with her siblings that lasted a lifetime. Her parents and...
Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr. was born May 1, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Barbara Jean Teasley Drennon. This peaceful and productive life came to an end on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Billy was a very private man. He loved to cook and grill for...
Rev. Lee Russell Brown, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
The Reverend Lee Russell Brown, Jr. was born on November 19, 1976, in Bellingham, Washington, to Lee Russell Brown, Sr. and Rosie Brown. The firstborn of four children, he carried the mantle of eldest brother with pride, care, and a deep sense of familial responsibility. He was a beloved brother to Mahogany Brown Roberts (William Tyrone Roberts), Arthur Benjamin Brown...
Marquetta E. Edwards
Jul 8, 2025
Marquetta E. Edwards, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at her residence in Yuma, Arizona. Born on October 6, 1981, Marquetta's passion for caring for others was evident from an early age, a calling she pursued with fervor for over 20 years in the nursing profession.
Marquetta completed her Master’s degree in Nursing, through which she...
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