Obituaries

Mar 6, 2024

Reverend Raymond Clevell Woods age 73, peacefully answered the master’s call and entered glory on March 6, 2024, surrounded by family at his bedside at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was the fourth child born to Wesley Clevell and Anna Georgia Couch Woods on July 5, 1950, in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Reverend Woods received his formal education in the Metropolitan Nashville...

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia Louise Phelps was born on February 13, 1951 in Joplin, Missouri to the union of Reverend Preston, Sr. and Corine Evelyn (Wilson) Phelps.   She departed this earthly life on Thursday, March, 5, 2024 at Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Patricia was a born-again Christian, having accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very early age. She...

Mar 5, 2024

Ester D. Neblett Grigsby, the daughter of Leemon N. Neblett and John Etter Moore Neblett was born June 18, 1927 in Orlinda, Tn.   She was the youngest of nine children. At an early age she professed a hope in Christ and was baptized at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Orlinda, Tennessee. She was educated in the Robertson County School...

Mar 5, 2024

Mrs. Jewell Hardy was born November 9, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Frank Waters and Lucille Hartzfield Waters. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jewell accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and was a Christian by faith. Jewell was educated in...

Mar 3, 2024

Barbara Lee Davis was born in Nashville, Tennessee on August 23, 1936 to the union of Hazel L. and Robert L, Beason, Sr.   She departed this earthly life on Sunday, March 3, 2024 surrounded by her family at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee. . Barbara accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was an active...

Mar 3, 2024

                  Inna Lillahi wa Inaillah – E – Raji’oon

James Earl Thomas was born on February 10, 1965 to parents, Lizzie B. Powell and James Earl Jones

In Cleveland, Mississippi. James later moved to Clarksville, Tennessee where he remained until his passing.

James attended Pershing High School in Cleveland, Mississippi. He was employed as a...

Mar 2, 2024

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Mar 2, 2024

Willie B. Lockridge was born May 21, 1923 to Henry Lockridge and Lillie Alexander in Thompson Station, Tennessee.

Willie was a World War II veteran and worked for L&N Railroad for 45 years.  After retirement, he started his own lawn service.

Willie and Ruby Seay married June 13, 1946.  To this union they had four children, Alden A. Lockridge, Genoa (Donel) Perry,...

Feb 26, 2024

Kyrin (Ky) Phillip Marshall Gardner was born on March 31, 2000 in Nashville, TN to Ruth M. Gardner. He was preceded in death by twin sister, Kyra Rosina Marcia Gardner, grandmother, Oma Rosina (Robert) Phillips, grandfather, Opa Marshall W. Gardner, aunt Carmen A. Collins and best friend Ty’Vonceea (TyTy) Hayden. He was the third of four children. On February 26,...

Feb 26, 2024

Thomas Earl Shack, Jr was born January 3,1987 to the union of Debbie and Thomas Shack in Nashville,  Tennessee.  He departed this life on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas attended Swab Elementary, Bailey, and East Middle Schools.  He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 2005.

Thomas was employed with Hollister, Inc. for 10 years and later...

Feb 26, 2024

A true embodiment of her given name, Mrs. Beauty Patsy Miller epitomized true beauty not only in its physical form but also in the gems of wisdom, spirituality and care she graciously shared with all of those that she knew and loved. Born November 22, 1938 in Chattanooga, TN to Florence Juanita and Harold Joseph Wilks, The oldest daughter of...

Feb 24, 2024

Reverend William Kenneth Fite (“Buck”) was born October 29, 1959 (October 27, 1959) at Hubbard Hospital to Nannie Bell Fite (Roach) and Willie Walter Harper. He peacefully transitioned from his earthly life at home surrounded by his family EARLY in the morning of Saturday, February 24, 2024. Reverend Fite lived a life marked by unwavering faith, boundless love, and profound...

Feb 23, 2024

Feb 22, 2024

Our dear mother and grandmother Helen Marie Lewis Lee sadly passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 4, 1929, an only child, to the late Arnett J. Lewis and Sara Brown Lewis.  

As a young girl, Helen was a faithful member of St Phillips AME. She moved her...

Feb 20, 2024

Renaldo Jaqua Batey "Chilli", born to Kim & Frank on July 15,1989 in Nashville, TN, lived a happy, humorous, and free life. He transitioned peacefully surrounded by family & friends on February 20,2024.

He was educated in the Metro Nashville Public School system, graduating with the class of 2008 at Antioch High School.

 Over the years, Renaldo expressed his love for security...

Feb 20, 2024

Maurice Andre’ Dillard was born November 13, 1968 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of  Jessie Dillard and Julius Mitchell. He departed this peaceful life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville.

Maurice was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools and was a graduate of Maplewood High where he played basketball, football, and was a...

Feb 20, 2024

Clarence Burns, Jr. was born May 23, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Clarence Ricardo Burns, Sr. and Myrtle Barclay. Mack McGee was an instrumental piece in raising Clarence. Clarence departed this earthly life on Friday, February 20, 2024 at The Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Orbain Owens was born June 1, 1952 in Sledge, Mississippi to the union of James Owens, Sr., and Norvella Faulkner. He departed this life on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a 1969 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Orgain was united with the Holy Name Catholic Church.

He was employed as a...

Feb 19, 2024

Jimmie Mai Gentry Esmon, the second of two children was born November 18, 1944. She received her wings on February 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kinnard and Alice Gentry; husband, George Henry Esmon; sister Leolo Gentry Turner.

 Jimmie was a graduate of Natchez High School and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1962. She attended Tennessee...

Feb 19, 2024

Cathy Sue Herron Towles was born on November 8, 1963, in Whiteville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Mattie Sue (Spencer) Herron, her son, Stephen Andrew Towles and her grandparents, Robert and Sadie Herron, Sessie Spencer, Sr. and Rosie (Joy) Spencer, and Frances Spencer. She was the sixth of seven children. On February 19, 2024, Cathy...