Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

On  December 19,2023, our beloved father and uncle Thomas William Trotter Junior, passed away into God’s graces after battling a long illness. Thomas is the youngest child born to Thomas and Vivian Trotter on August 25, 1950. He had two older sisters Anne and Wilma. Thomas was born into a close knit family and was educated in the Nashville Metropolitan...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Judy was born in Toney, Alabama to the late Moses Goode Sr. and Ollie Mae Goode. Judy attended Council Training and she also furthered her education at Xavier University where she pursued her degree in nursing. She worked faithfully at Vanderbilt Hospital for 42 years. She was very family oriented, loving and compassionate. She had a deep passion for...

Dec 18, 2023

Ms. Viola Corrine Fowler was born on September 30, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Henry Armstrong and Vola Gray Armstrong. She departed this earthly life on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Viola accepted Christ at an early age. She united with Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, under the pastorate of Rev. Robert E. Holt. She was a faithful member of...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Price Edward Martin was born on March 20, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the union of Harrison Martin Jr. and Bertha Martin. He departed this life on Monday, December 18th, 2023.

Price accepted Christ at an early age. He later became a faithful member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, and Founder.

Price...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Naomi Nadine Gullette was born on March 15, 1977 in Dayton, Ditto to the union of Kimberly Gullette Lonnie Ross Sr. She departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Naomi received her formal education in Public Schools, attending Dunbar High School. She was employed as a Care Giver and in Customer Service for many years.

Naomi enjoyed cooking,...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Joshua Trey Tharpe was born in Paris, Tennessee to the union of Marvin Tharpe and Trina Pratcher. He departed this young life on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence in Paris, Tennessee.

Joshua was educated in the Henry County Schools.

Joshua was preceded in death by his mother, Trina Pratcher; sister, Devyn Pratcher; brother, Andre Easley; maternal grandmother,...

Dec 16, 2023

 

Dianna Lee Battle Woodland was born on December 15, 1948 in Lewisburg, Tennessee to Lela (Mclean) Mayes and John Henry Battle.  She departed this life on Saturday, December 16, 2023.Dianna was educated in Marshall County Public Schools, graduating from Marshall County High School in Lewisburg, Tennessee. She continued her education by attending David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

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Dec 14, 2023

 

Tammy Warfield was born on Friday, January 14th, 1966 to a loving mother, Dorothy Odessa Warfield (last name at the time of Tammy’s birth-later became Dorothy Odessa Groves by marriage) in Guthrie, Kentucky.

She was educated in Springfield, Tennessee and was a graduate of Springfield High School in the class of 1984.

Soon after graduating, she gave birth to...

Dec 12, 2023

 

Alvin Branch was on July 13, 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee to Eliza Benford and William Branch. He departed this life on Tuesday December 12, 2023.

Alvin accepted Christ at an early age and united with Bethlehem U.P.B. Church. He received his education in Metro Nashville Public Schools, attending Stratford High School.

Alvin worked in Landscaping. He enjoyed football, movies,...

Dec 12, 2023

 

Dorothy Mae White departed this world on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at AHC Cumberland Manor.  She was the bouncing bundle of joy to the late Ollie and Josie Clift in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dorothy united with Little Flock Primitive Baptist in Brownsboro, Alabama at an early age.  She was educated in Public School System in Madison County, Alabama and later...

Dec 12, 2023

 

Dorothy J Miller was born Janaury 22, 1935 in Booneville, MS to the late Louverta Williams and Bill Weeks. She departed this earthly life and gained heavenly her wings on Tuesday December 12, 2023.   Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother Louverta Williams, father Bill Weeks, sons Maxcell, James and Michael Miller, and grandson Carl Reed.  ...

Dec 10, 2023

Mark Anthony Crawford Jr. was born March 1, 1996 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Mark Anthony Crawford Sr. and Maneka Marsh. He departed this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023.Mark was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools graduating from Hunters Lane High School, class of 2015. He was employed as a Security Guard.Mark enjoyed spending time with family...

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Johnnie Payne was born July 7, 1954 in Flint, Michigan to the union of Felix and Dora Payne. He departed this peaceful life on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.    Johnnie was educated in the Flint Schools. He was a graduate of Southwestern High School and Eastern Michigan University.  He served his country and was honorably discharged  from...

Dec 9, 2023

Bryant Bashaw was the second born child to Jonah and Arah Bashaw on December 23, 1925 in the rural community of Mount Juliet, Tn. of Wilson County. Sadly, he transitioned peacefully at his residence on December 9, 2023. He would fondly tell people that "he was gonna try to make it to 100," but His Savior knew his time.

At...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Dicye Marie Dixon was born to the late Richard Kirkpatrick, Sr. and Louise Simmons Kirkpatrick on February 13, 1946 in Henderson, Kentucky.

She was called home on December 9, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Over the years, she battled with a multitude of health issues; however, she always remained true to her moniker, Granny Duck....

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Lee Tracy Johnson, 62 of Nashville, Tennessee sadly departed this life on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born April 10, 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee to Cordie Christine Nicholson and Ed Johnson Jr. Lee received his education in Metropolitan Davidson County Public Schools.

 He professed a hope in Christ at an early age. Lee was a faithful worker for...

Dec 8, 2023

Alma L. Bumpers was born May 12, 1928 in Womack Hill, Alabama to the union of Norman Johnson and Phillipi Walker Johnson both deceased. She departed this peaceful life at the age of 95 on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation Center.

In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by stepfather, John Walker Sr., brothers:...

Dec 8, 2023

Paul Donald Sales, III was born on August 9, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the parents of Robert and Ruth Talley who preceded him in death.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Diane McGill-Sales.

At an early age, Paul gave his life to Christ.  He united with 14th Avenue Missionary Baptist Church.  He was educated in...

Dec 8, 2023

 

Ky’Mari Dion Maddox was born March 29, 2023, to Re’Zhana Maddox and Kevon Buchanan. He gained his angel wings on December 8, 2023.

Prior to getting his angel wings, Ky’Mari was baptized at the request of his devoted mother who confessed that she knew that Jesus Christ was her savior and the Son of God.

Ky’mari was a sweet,...