Obituaries

May 7, 2023

Joyce Bethea Martin, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Vernon, FL, to the late Millard and Katie Bethea. Joyce retired with over 30 years as a Physical Science Teacher in the Metro Nashville Public School System. She enjoyed serving in the A.M.E. Church in various ministries of note is her service as...

May 5, 2023

 

Kevin DeWitt Ford Sr. was born on June 30, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Thelma (Wright) Seay and Homer Ford. He departed this life on Friday, May 5th, 2023.

Kevin accepted Christ at an early age, while attending 14th Avenue Baptist Church. He was educated in Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools, graduating from Hillsboro High...

May 5, 2023

Emma DEE Eason Mason. 4/27/52 born to Tessie Haynes Eason & Allen D Manley. Born in Nashville. 4 kids. MACHEALLE Hambrick Woods, Tessie Hambrick Jones(William), Millicent Eason Sutton, Donald Bowins(Cheyla). 21 grand, 23 great. 8 living siblings. A very devoted friend Gloria Cox. A very dedicated and devoted niece Carmanisha Griffin. A host of niece’s,nephews & cousins.She traveled the world...

May 4, 2023

 

Nicole Renee Williams was born on September 16, 1988 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the union of Kathy Higgins and James Williams.

 

Nicole accepted Christ at an early age and unite with New Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She received her education in Davidson County Metro Public School Systems, graduating from Stratford Comprehensive High School, class of 2007.

 

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May 4, 2023

Stevie Ames Sr. was born May 5, 1954 to the late Charles Ames and Eunice (Satchell) Ames in Boston, Virginia. He was the sixth of eleven children, 5 boys and 6 girls. Stevie was educated in the Accomac a county, Virginia. Stevie was called home on Thursday May 4, 2023.Stevie served in the United States Marine Corp. After being honorably...

May 2, 2023

Frankie Earl McGee was born December 12, 1959 in Sewanee, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was educated in the Franklin County Schools and a 1979 graduate of East High School. He enlisted in the US Armed Forces branch of the Air Force. While enlisted, he worked several...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Peggy B. Sweeney Bowers made a peaceful transition from life to eternal rest April 29, 2023. She was born February 18, 1940 to the late James Sr. and Carrie Sweeney in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee.

Peggy was married to Albert Bowers Jr. to this union one child was born Sherry Lynn.

Nell as she was affectionately referred to graduated...

Apr 28, 2023

Apr 27, 2023

 

Rosie L. Pickens was born on November 26, 1947 in Aliceville,Alabama.  She was the second daughter of the late Dora Mae Little and Arcell Sanders.  She heard our LORD JESUS CHRIST call her name, she answerd, and gained her wings on Thursday, April 27,2023.

Rosie received her education in the public schools of Pickens County in Aliceville, Alabama.  Rosie...

Apr 27, 2023

JoAnn Fleming Carney was born on August 22, 1941 to Effie Fleming Rooks and Richard Hall.  She transitioned from this earthly life on April 27, 2023.She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jacqueline Fleming.

JoAnn received her education through the Davidson County School System at Cameron High School. At age 17, Joann met her love, Carl,...

Apr 26, 2023

Complete Obituary forthcoming.

Apr 25, 2023

 

Ella Bell Vance White was born on April 28, 1943 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Prince Vance and Callie Mae Vance. She entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25,2023, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Ella was educated in the Aberdeen School District of Monroe County, Mississippi. She was employed as an Adjuster with Direct Insurance Company.

 

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Apr 25, 2023

Clarence McCord Jr. was born on November 15, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Carol McCord and Clarence McCord Sr. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence was educated in Davidson County Metro Nashville Public School Systems. He was employed in the customer service field for many years.

Clarence “CJ” as he...

Apr 25, 2023

Complete Obituary forthcoming.

Apr 24, 2023

 

Mr. Charlie Boyd was born January 17, 1948 in Mansfield, Tennessee to Travis Boyd and Esevean Teague. He passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence in Paris, Tennessee.

Charlie was educated in the Henry County Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Central High School.  He was married to Peggy Ann Terry Boyd on December 27, 1967....

Apr 24, 2023

Risikat Abe was born May 3, 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria to the parents, Tajudeen Egbeyeni and Toyin Obafemi. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2023 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Risikat was a graduate of Ajangbandi High School. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a member of Christ Apostolic...

Apr 24, 2023

 

Larry Edward Coleman Sr. was born September 3rd, 1947 to the late Elva Reedus Mosby and the Late

Edward Coleman. He departed this life on April 24th, 2023. Larry was educated in both the Catholic and Nashville public school systems. He graduated from Pearl Senior High School in 1965 and continued his education at Tennessee State University. Larry professed...

Apr 24, 2023

 

Rev. Ricardo E. Lang was born on January 16, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Edward Gill and Dorothy Lang. He departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence in Madison, Tennessee.

Rev. Lang was educated in the Davidson County Public School Systems, attending Head School and graduating from Pearl High School, class of...

Apr 23, 2023

Sharon Denise Benford-Collier was given her heavenly wings on April 23, 2023. She was the oldest of six children, born October 16, 1966, to Eliza Benford. She was educated in the Davidson County School System, graduating from East Nashville Senior High School.

She moved to Kansas City, Kansas in the early 1990's. Sharon was known for her smiling face and...

Apr 20, 2023

 

Jeffrey Marcellus Fair, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 53 in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on February 21, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the second child of the late Dr. James W Fair and Carolyn Amos Fair.   Jeff's early years were primarily spent in Jeffersonville, Missouri....