Obituaries
Bruce Allen Cortner
Nov 9, 2025
Mr. Bruce Allen Cortner was born December 23, 1962, in Nashville, Tennessee. This fruitful life came to an end on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee after a long battle with kidney disease.
Bruce was educated in the Nashville Davidson County public schools. He felt a need at an early age to become a Christian, so he...
Laura Perkins
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Laura Mai Watkins Perkins was born June 25th, 1933, in Wilson County, Tennessee to Jerry and Oddie Watkins. Laura went home to be with the Lord on Saturday Morning, November 8, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Laura married Robert Perkins, Sr. and to this union 5 children were born. Laura was employed by Parkview Hospital for over 25...
Annie Carter
Nov 6, 2025
Annie Bell Carter, age 87, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Greenville, MS. Annie lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and deep devotion to her family and faith in God. Her radiant smile and vibrant spirit lit up every room she entered. Her presence was a source of...
Rita Faye Royster
Nov 5, 2025
Rita “Good buddy” Royster was born in Martin, Tennessee on June 25, 1954, to the union of Roy Windham and Johnnie McGraw. God picked this beautiful flower to adorn his garden on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
She accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age. She was a dedicated member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for over 30 years...
Herbert Edward Bradley
Nov 4, 2025
Herbert E. Bradley was born on February 1, 1954, and passed away on November 4th, 2025. He attended Hume Fogg High School in Nashville, TN and retired from Metro Parks & Recreation, there after working for Goodwill Industries.
Herbert was known for his kindness, steady humor, immense love for his children, grandchildren, and family. He built a meaningful life filled with...
Mary Hernandez
Nov 2, 2025
Mary Hernandez, born on November 21, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on November 2, 2025, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. A dedicated and passionate professional, Mary had a distinguished career as a librarian, serving at various educational institutions including the University of Arizona, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Washington D.C. City Schools, from which she...
Tashondra "Big Fine" Carpenter
Oct 31, 2025
TaShondra Sanitri LaShay Carpenter was born on December 19, 1997, to the parents of Peter Hatchett and Sharika Carpenter. TaShondra departed this side on October 31, 2025.
TaShondra attended Metro Public Schools, where she graduated from Stratford High School in May 2016. After graduating, she went on to manage several restaurants, where she held the title of “Manager”. After stepping out...
Sharon Darlene Redus
Oct 29, 2025
Sharon Darlene Redus was born April 6, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Redus and Mary Emma Perkins. This sweet and productive life came to an end on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at her residence in Madison, Tennessee.
Sharon accepted Christ at an early age and was a Charter member of Faith United Missionary Baptist Church.
Sharon was educated...
Rebecca Pearl Adkins-Carothers
Oct 26, 2025
Rebecca was born March 10, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Manuel Adkins Sr. and Addie (Gosey) Adkins. She was preceded in death by her husband William German Carothers and her seven siblings: Manuel Adkins Jr., Walter Adkins, Dorsay Ford, Mary Adkins Childress, Maviron Adkins, Melanie Adkins, and Reginald Adkins.
Rebecca obeyed the gospel at the age of 13 at...
Robert Bell
Oct 25, 2025
Robert Bell was born on August 7, 1985 and he departed on October 25, 2025 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born to Debbie Bell and Robert Hill. Robert got his education at Whites Creek High School. He was baptized and gave his life to Christ at the Mt Gilead Baptist Church.
Robert enjoyed football, basketball, music and being...
Yvette Boleyjack
Oct 24, 2025
Yvette Boleyjack was born in Nashville, Tn. On March 27, 1965 to the late Jean Boleyjack Whitaker & Thomas Davis Sr. She was received by her Heavenly Father and said farewell to all her loved ones on October 24, 2025.
Yvette aka “Eeka-Boo” was educated at Nashville Public Schools.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Progressive Sunrise...
Patricia Chatman
Oct 24, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Henderson Chatman was born January 10, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of William Henderson and Billie Jean Henderson. This sweet and productive life came to an end on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee.
Patricia was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She was a graduate...
Michael O. Marlowe, Sr.
Oct 23, 2025
Michael O’Neal Marlowe was born January 31, 1958, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of William Marlowe and Ollie M. Webster Marlowe. This productive life came to an end on Sunday, October 23, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Michael accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was currently a member of Spruce Steet Baptist Church....
Annie Catherine Rouse
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Annie Catherine Beamon Rouse was born August 14, 1944, in Kosciuso, Mississippi to the union of Joseph Henry Beamon and Thelma Thompson Beamon. Annie went from labor to rest to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tristar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.
In 1966 Annie married the love of her life Wesley Rouse. This...
Thomas Blair
Oct 22, 2025
Thomas Lee Blair, affectionately known as “Tom,” was born December 11,1939 in Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and service to his family and friends.
Tom, the only surviving child of Rosa Mai Moore, was educated in the Nashville public school system of Davidson County.
As a graduate of Pearl High School, he was blessed to begin a successful...
Fannie Murray
Oct 21, 2025
Mrs. Fannie Mae Murray was born August 20, 1948, in Brooklyn, Alabama to the parents, Tom Davis and Louise Pickett Davis. Fannie answered her call to go from labor to get her reward on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Franklin, Tennessee.
Fannie was educated in Alabama, she was a 1966 graduate of Boteler High School which was near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She...
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