Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2024

Michael Leondra Merrimon was born on September 30, 1972, to Johnny Merrimon, Jr. and Cheryl Harden-Nolan in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

He departed this life peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 

Michael had his hope in Jesus Christ and was reared in the faith of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was educated in the Nashville Metropolitan Public School System....

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Michael Deangelo Blackwell was born to Reginald Dean Graddy and Vanessa Marlow on March 12, 1978 in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on June 14, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael professed his life in Christ at an early age, and was united with Fairfield Missionary Baptist, where he faithfully attended.

Michael received his education in the...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Jeremy Shane Evans was born April 29, 1986 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Jerry and Judy Evans. He departed this earthly life into eternity on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

 Jeremy accepted Christ as his personal Savior and exhibited Christ in his daily walk. Jeremy was educated in the Davidson County Public...

Jun 13, 2024

Ms. Jina Holden was born October 28, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee to Arthur Holden and Betty Allison. She departed for her heavenly home on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Jina professed Christ in her life at an early age and was a Christian.

Jina attended Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and was a graduate of East...

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Christopher Eugene Pope, II was born September 21, 1993 to Christopher Eugene Pope and Cynthia Lee in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed from this earthly life into eternity on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, Nashville, Tennessee. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was united with Friendship Missionary  Baptist Church.

Christopher received his formal...

Jun 9, 2024

James Rogers Reynolds was born to Caroline Clack and Rollie Edward Reynolds on March 9, 1937 in Pulaski, Tennessee. James’ early education was at Boardingham Elementary School in Giles county. He then attended Bridgeforth Middle School in Pulaski, Tennessee where he excelled in Piano from the age of 14. He moved to Nashville with his family in 1952 and was...

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Ricky Goliath Gilbert was born on August 27, 1955 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the union LeRoy and Fairybelle Gilbert.  Ricky transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his residence in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ricky was educated in the Carroll County School System, and was a graduate of  McKenzie High School.

Ricky accepted Christ in...

Jun 7, 2024

Jun 6, 2024

Betty Jean Drake, known to family as “SUGA,” was born on February 1, 1934, to the late Beula Drake and Zelma E. Phelps Washington in Adairville, Kentucky. She was the matriarch of the family and provided love and support to every family member that needed her help. She was blessed to see 90 years old and entered into peaceful rest on June...

Jun 5, 2024

Richard H. Dickerson was born on September 12, 1946, to James Robert Dickerson and Amelia Francis Dickerson in Carthage, Tennessee.  He departed this earthly life on June 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 77.

Richard was educated in the Smith County Public Schools in Carthage, Tn. He was a 1964 graduate of Turner High School.  After graduation he...

Jun 4, 2024

Zora Bell Williams, age 84, transitioned from this earthly life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at AHC Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born August 27,1939 in Paris, Tennessee to the union of  Charlie Williams and Lula Perry Williams. 

 Zora was educated in the Henry County Public School System. She graduated from Central High School in Paris, TN.

  Zora was a...

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Zachary Horsley, Sr. was born February 13, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee to Perry Wynn and Lottie Mitchell. Zachary transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, June 3, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Zachary received his formal education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System. Zachary accepted Christ in his life at an early age.  He...

May 31, 2024

Michael Cody age 59, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born February 5, 1965 in Paris, Tennessee to the union of Elic and Jessie Cody. He attended Henry Co. High School in Paris, Tn. and later attended Tennessee Preparatory School in Nashville, Tennessee. He enjoyed collectibles, wrestling and sports.He was...

May 31, 2024

Dorothy Louise Moore-Banks, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, loyal friend to many left to be with our Heavenly Father on May 31, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mitchell Moore and Hattie B. Rankins.

  Christ became the center of her joy at an early age and she...

May 31, 2024

Mr. John Damien McClain was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 17, 1980 to the late Donald Jerome Johnson and Bethany McClain who preceded him in a new life.  John transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on May 31, 2024 at his residence.

John attended McGavock High School and later studied business and technology. John was very industrious.  ...

May 30, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey “Jerome” Newsome A lifetime warrior and friend was born into this life on August 13, 1962, to Eddie Willie and Gladys Newsome.

He traded his earthly life for eternity on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Jerome professed a hope in Christ at an early age at St. Paul Primative Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Zack Cheatham.

He was educated in...

May 29, 2024

Mr. Marshall Hill was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 2, 1958 to the late Robert Hill, Sr. and Katie Simmons whom preceded him to a new life. Marshall transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on May 29, 2024 at his residence.

Marshall received his formal education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System. Marshall accepted Christ in his...

May 27, 2024

Mr. William Lamar McGhee was born July 13, 1957 to Blaine and Annie Mae McGhee of Nashville, Tennessee.  William transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence in Nashville.

William was a graduate of Pearl High School, Class of 1975.  He then enlisted in the United States Armed Forces branch of the Nashville...