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Dwayne Larvel Ricketts

Dwayne Larvel Ricketts

Oct 3, 2024

Born to Alberta and James C. Sr. Ricketts on May 3, 1959, in Nashville, TN, Dwayne was raised with strong values that guided him throughout his life. He received his formal education at Madison High School (RAMS), where he excelled as a student-athlete, becoming the N.I.L Leading Rusher in football in 1977. His athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to...

Vickie Miller

Vickie Miller

Oct 3, 2024

Vickie Marie Miller was born March 17th 1956 in Memphis, TN to the late Mr. Willie James Rogers and the late Mrs. Pauline Caples Beasley. She was called home on October 3rd 2024, surrounded by loving family and friends.

At an early age, Vickie lived her life serving God through belief and faith. She was a proud graduate of Westwood High...

Sally Stanley

Sally Stanley

Oct 3, 2024

Sally Ann Stanley was born April 19, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Vernon Leggs and Lizzie Anderson Leggs. She departed this peaceful life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Tennessee Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, Tn.

 Sally was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools and was a graduate of Haynes High School. She continued her education in...

Karl Cedric Radley

Karl Cedric Radley

Sep 30, 2024

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die. Karl Cedric Radley was born in Nashville, TN October 11, 1963 to the late John Henry and Dorothy B. Radley. Karl was called home Monday, September 30, 2024 at the age of 60 (11 days before his...

Martianez Vanchin'o Rorie

Martianez Vanchin'o Rorie

Sep 30, 2024

Martianez VanChin’O Rorie was born on January 22, 1968, in Monroe, North Carolina to Patricia Sturdivant and James Henry Rorie.

He spent his childhood in Knoxville, TN where he attended Rocky Hill Elementary and Bearden High School and made lifelong friends. He

was an avid learner, attending The Citadel Military College of South Carolina where he earned his BA and the University...

Carsie Diane Waters

Carsie Diane Waters

Sep 30, 2024

Carsie Diane Waters January 30, 1954 — September 30, 2024 Carsie Diane Waters was born in Pine Apple, Alabama on January 30, 1954, to Marie Noble and Walter Lewis Williams. On Monday, September 30, 2024, Carsie "fell asleep" in death. She was affectionately known as “Classy” by her family and childhood friends. Carsie attended Cohn High School in Nashville, Tennessee....

Ernie Clarence Bagby

Ernie Clarence Bagby

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Ernie Clarence Bagby was born November 05, 1950, in Sacramento, California to the union of George and Linda Ann Bagby. Ernie answered his heavenly call to join his Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Ahava Nursing Home in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Ernie was educated in the Sacramento, Ca. He relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where he began a new life.

Ernie was...

Brenda McGilmer

Brenda McGilmer

Sep 28, 2024

Brenda McGilmer was born April 20, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Benjamin McGilmer and Clara Mae Alcorn McGilmer. She departed this sweet life surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brenda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with the Church of...

Wilburt Crowder, Sr.

Wilburt Crowder, Sr.

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Wilburt J. Crowder, Sr. was born August 30, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Fred and Lucille Owens Crowder. He departed this productive life on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his residence in Smyrna, Tennessee.

 “Poochie as he was affectionately called by his friends and family was educated in Nashville, Tennessee, He was employed as a Truck Driver...

Michael Tracey Williams

Michael Tracey Williams

Sep 20, 2024

Michael T. Williams was born October 7, 1965, in Columbia, Tennessee to the union of Almaryne Straker and Willie Williams. He departed this fruitful life on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael was a 1983 graduate of Central High School and attended Tennessee State University.

Michael married the love of his life, Shirley Williams. He was employed by Map Co...

Cassie Cooper

Cassie Cooper

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Cassie Berry Cooper was born August 8, 1927, in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the union of Elmer Berry and Dorsie Shelton Berry. She departed this sweet life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cassie accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age and was currently united with Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church.

Cassie was...

Roosevelt "Shot" Pirtle

Roosevelt "Shot" Pirtle

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Roosevelt Frank Pirtle, Jr. was born August 20, 1941, in Sommerville, Tennessee to Roosevelt Frank Pirtle, Sr. and Nattie B. Harris. He departed this peaceful life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Tristar Centennial Medial Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Roosevelt or “Shot” as he was fondly known by his friends and family was educated at Obion Rosewell and Myers High...

Patricia Lynn Dickson

Patricia Lynn Dickson

Sep 18, 2024

Patricia Dickson was born on November 12, 1967, to the late John Reddick and Anna Studivant in Paris Tn. Patricia’s parents transitioned early in her life, therefore she was blessed to have been adopted by the late Frank and Daisy Dickson. Patricia transitioned from this life on September 18, 2024, at Maine General Health in Augusta, Maine. 

Patricia loved school as...

Aveyon Clifford Talley

Aveyon Clifford Talley

Sep 18, 2024

Aveyon (Jim) Clifford Talley found eternal rest Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born October 14, 1948, to the late Fannie Buford Talley and Samuel Talley. His life was given to Christ at St. Peter AME Church as an infant. He is preceded in death by sisters; Samulla Talley, Avis Holloman Mullins, and Essie Spann; brother Sam Holloman. 

Aveyon was educated...

Adrian D Brittain

Adrian D Brittain

Sep 18, 2024

Adrian Donnell Brittain was birthed on June 13, 1971, to mother, Olivia Jane Brittain DeArmond who preceded him in death and father, Sterling Jackson who he leaves to mourn. Adrian was born in Nashville, Tn. where he lived all of his childhood and teenage years. Later he moved to Clarksville, Tn. where he made it his home. He was educated...

Crystal Jaannette Matthews

Crystal Jaannette Matthews

Sep 17, 2024

Arrangements forthcoming.

Ola McDonald

Ola McDonald

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Ola Mae Taite McDonald passed away on September 12, 2024, at Alive Hospice, Nashville TN. She was born on August 23, 1943, in Chance, AL, to Roxcanna Taite Whisette and Prince Slyvester. She was raised by her grandparents Theo and Nannie Bell Morrisette Taite. She accepted Christ at an early age at Fellowship Baptist Church. She later joined St....

Sondra Denise Keys-Wade

Sondra Denise Keys-Wade

Sep 11, 2024

 Obituary Forthcoming

Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr.

Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr.

Sep 11, 2024

Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr. was born on May 16,1952 to I. L. and Velma Smith Holmes in Somerville, Tennessee. Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved parents, as well as his siblings, Joyce Roach, James Holmes, Henry Holmes and Lorene George.

 Johnny accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Somerville, TN....

Elzie Whitworth, Jr.

Elzie Whitworth, Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Elzie Lee Whitworth, Jr. was born April 10, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee. Elzie accepted his call and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Elzie joined Roger Heights Baptist Church on August 6, 2006, and was later baptized under the pastorate of Rev. Charles R. Williams, Jr. He loved...

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