Obituaries

Jun 28, 2024

Mr. Neal Leon Lloyd, Sr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 22, 1956 to Lloyd and Sara Boyer. Neal transitioned to a new life on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee’ 

Neal accepted Christ in his life at an early age, and was a Christian by faith. Neal received his formal education in the...

Jun 28, 2024

William “Scooter’ Robinson, 22 of Nashville, TN, gained his wings on Saturday, June 28, 2024.0

He was born in Nashville, TN on April 2, 2002. 

William attended Metro Davidson County Schools. He was employed with Hadley Park Towers as a security guard. In his spare time, Scooter liked to fish, travel, and hang out with family and friends. 

Scooter leaves to cherish his...

Jun 27, 2024

Margarette Keitoria Barksdale started her journey of life on July 8th 1986 in Nashville, TN. Margarette completed high school at Stratford Comprehensive High in May of 2004, and studied at Middle Tennessee State University. A laugh and smile followed her every movement as she moved from her hometown of Tennessee west to Oklahoma. She spent several years there cultivating her...

Jun 27, 2024

Sara Louise Griffith was born July 14, 1961, to the late James A. Gatewood and Annie Ruth Gatewood. She was also known to her family as ‘Mickye’.

Sara was born in Brewton, Alabama. She later moved to Chicago, Ill, then to Nashville, TN.

She attended Pearl High School where she was a member of the ROTC and the Pearl High School (Tigers)...

Jun 26, 2024

Bobby Lee Beene, 85 departed this life at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Bobby was born June 2, 1939 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to Nannie Tate and Artis Beene, Sr.

 Bobby received his education in Prentiss County Mississippi and was a high school graduate of Wick Anderson High School in Booneville, Mississippi. Bobby married the love of...

Jun 25, 2024

Willie Mae Jordan was born March 7, 1940 in Summerville, Georgia to parents John Price Adams and Gertrude Mosteller Adams. She joined her heavenly family on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clarksville, Tennessee.

She was raised in the country and traveled to Gore, Georgia where she attended elementary and high school. She was friends...

Jun 25, 2024

Mrs. Annie Sue Howard was born October 7, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the union of Rev. David Vaughn, Sr. and Lizzie Sue Adams. She departed this peaceful life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Annie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of Mt. Zion Church. She was educated in the...

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Larry Smith was born September 5, 1951 In Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Louis and Louise Smith. He transitioned from this earthly life into eternity on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Larry professed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Foster Chapel Church.

He received his...

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Dhyan Latrell Spence was born November 13, 1970, in Las Angeles, Ca. to the union of Carl Otis McLaughlin and Connella Olivia Spence. He departed this peaceful life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence in Seamon, Ohio.

 Dhyan was baptized in the Church of Christ and was a member of The Church of Christ at Lawrence Ave. He...

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Mae Ford was born on May 9, 1918 in Franklin, Tennessee to Henry Ford and Nora Henderson. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Whites Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Ms. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age and was united with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee....

Jun 23, 2024

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Jun 23, 2024

Walter Jr. Cowan was born to the parents of Mary Frances (Little Mother) Cowan and Mays Brown on July 31, 1032. In Como, Tennessee.

Graduated from Henry County Training School and Central High School. After graduation he joined the United States Army in July 1951. He served in the Korea War.

Upon returning from the United States Army- Walter Jr. married the...

Jun 21, 2024

We are broken…. Our youngest sister, Nancy Minerva Guity, passed away last Thursday night due to natural causes. She joins our:

Estamos destrozados…. Nuestra hermana menor, Nancy Minerva Guity, falleció el pasado jueves por la noche por causas naturales. Ella se une a nuestro:• mother, Emma Bermudez Guity• father, Robustiano Ramos Guity,• sister, Maria Laida Guity• sister, Christina Delia Guity• brother,...

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Maggie Mae Dangerfield was born September 26, 1944 in Franklin, Tennessee to the union of Elmer McKissack and Addie Mae McKissack. She departed this sweet life on Friday, June 21, 2024.

 Maggie was united with Faith Church Inc. She was educated in the Williamson County Public School System. She was united in Marriage to Frank Allen Dangerfield, Sr. in 1969. 

In...

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hall Gant was born on October 18,1954 to Dallas Lee Hall Sr. and Flora Key in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shirley was baptized at an early age and truly loved the Lord. Her faith in the Lord was a daily...

Jun 20, 2024

Mrs. Bettye R. Johnson was born November 20, 1938, in Lexington, Tennessee to the union of Obie Flake and Luenell Carver Flake. She departed this peaceful life on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her residence in Nashville Tennessee.

Bettye accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with The Holly Spring C.M.E. Church in Lexington. She relocated...

Jun 19, 2024

Janet (Naana Amponsah) Forkuo-Sekyere, 66, of Nashville, TN transitioned on June 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Janet was born on February 18, 1958 to Abena Tabi Nkrumah and Kwadwo Tontoh in Ntonso, Ashanti in Ghana. Janet attended a vocational college where she was trained in home sciences and became a professional seamstress and cook. She continued her education and passion...

Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee Hardy was born May 5, 1939, in Marshall County, Tennessee to Hubert and Lillie Pearl Hardy on May 5, 1939. Robert passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Trevecca Health and Rehab in Nashville, Tennessee. 

“Hardy, Dink” as he was lovingly called by his friends and family attended school in Davidson County, Tennessee. Robert was employed by...

Jun 17, 2024

Jun 17, 2024

Rev. Dr. Joseph Washington Croom Jr. was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on August 2, 1929, to the late Rev. J.W. Croom Sr. and Mrs. Junie Cook Croom. He entered eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was raised in Greensboro, Alabama, until moving to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1944 at age 14. He attended A. H. Parker High School, where...