Obituaries

Dr. Gadson Jack Tarleton, Jr.

Dr. Gadson Jack Tarleton, Jr.

Sep 3, 2022

Age 102, passed away September 3, 2022 at Brookdale Green Hills. He was born April 29, 1920 in Sumter, South Carolina to Gadson and Ruby Delaine Tarleton, Sr.  

  Called "Jack" and "Doc" by those who knew him, he was an eager learner as a child according to his mother "Miss Ruby." Miss Ruby taught her children at home...

Mecara Michelle Renee Jackson

Mecara Michelle Renee Jackson

Sep 2, 2022

She is survived by her Husband Andre Maurice Claybrooks, Sons Tylen Jackson and Andre M. Claybrooks Jr., Daughters Zriya Claybrooks, Aniya Claybrooks, and Shania Claybrooks (stepdaughter), Mother Arica (Arrhenius) Eggleston, Brothers Michael (Alex) Brown, Montell (CaMeshia) Jackson, Arrhenius Fowler Jr., Mikeal Jackson, and Arnius Fowler Sisters Mercedes Jackson, Mikeria Jackson, Miesha Jackson, Mikah Jackson, Kunisha Davis, Arryonna Fowler, and Joslyn...

James Melvin McDaniels

James Melvin McDaniels

Aug 29, 2022

James Melvin McDaniels entered this earthly life on March 5, 1964 to Flora Ann Jennings in Nashville, Tennessee.

Melvin was educated in Nashville Davidson County School System. Melvin loved cooking where he was employed in the hospitality industry as a top chef for many years, he later ventured out to became a proud owner of his own lawncare service until...

Marsha Allen

Marsha Allen

Aug 28, 2022

Marsha “Maya” Allen graduated to Glory at the age of 64 on August 28, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Marsha was born into a big family to Violet Allen and Ernest Ford in Brooklyn, New York on June 5, 1958. 

Those that knew Marsha know that she loved being around family and friends and never shied away...

Katherine Elizabeth Whitlow

Katherine Elizabeth Whitlow

Aug 28, 2022

Katherine Elizabeth Whitlow (Kitty), 66, received her angel wings on August 28,2022 with her siblings by her side. The final days of her joyous life were spent surrounded by family that loved and touched her heart throughout her memorable life.

Katherine was born on November 21, 1955, in Franklin, TN. She received her education at Look Out Nashville.

Katherine professed...

Rev. James Eugene Se'Bree

Rev. James Eugene Se'Bree

Aug 27, 2022

Rev. Eugene James Se’Bree passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1975 in Nashville, TN to the late Charles Phillip Se’Bree and Lenora Yokley Se’Bree. He was the proud brother to his siblings and was raised in the extended family of his maternal grandparents Callie and Harvey Epperson.

 

At a young...

Christopher D. Johnson "C-Loc"

Christopher D. Johnson "C-Loc"

Aug 27, 2022

Christopher Dewaun Johnson was born on September 13, 1976 to Angela Johnson Roland and Christopher Conaway. He departed this life on August 27, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, due to an act of violence.

Chris accepted his love for God at an early age and joined Faith Is the Victory Church under the leadership of Pastor Charles Cowan.

Chris...

Etoile Jordan

Etoile Jordan

Aug 25, 2022

Etoile L. Jordan departed this life on August 25, 2022, at the home she shared with her husband Harold and daughter Brigid. After a long four year battle with health issues, the Lord called her home.

 

Etoile is survived by her husband of 56 years, Harold Jordan, daughters Brigid Jordan , Monique Press and her son Steven (Marlena)...

William Alonzo Pye

William Alonzo Pye

Aug 25, 2022

William Alonzo Pye was born on September 18, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Howard Pye Sr. and Winnie Donnell Pye. He entered into rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Baltimore, Md.

William accepted Christ at an early age and united with Carter Memorial Church of God in Christ in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his formal...

Dyneisha Danielle Woodruff

Dyneisha Danielle Woodruff

Aug 25, 2022

Age 30, passed away August 25, 2022. Memorial Service Saturday, September 24, 2022, 11:00am at funeral home.

She was born April 14, 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee to Donnie Brown and Donna Woodruff. She departed this life too soon on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Dyneisha was educated in the Nashville Davidson County School System....

Nancy Lee Finney

Nancy Lee Finney

Aug 25, 2022

Ms. Nancy Lee Finney was born on June 22, 1929 to the union of Mary Buchanan Hayes and Wilson Hayes in La Vergne, TN.

 

She departed this earthly life to her heavenly life on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was educated in the segregated public schools of Rutherford County, TN. She was a member of the St. Peter’s Primitive...

Lorenzo Montrell Esaw

Lorenzo Montrell Esaw

Aug 23, 2022

Age 36, passed away August 23, 2022. Survived by wife, Kaleila Esaw, children, Lorenzo Montrel Esaw, Jr., LaZarius Esaw, Le'Ana Esaw and Deondre Pullens, loving mother, Ianthia Harris, sisters, Latosha Harris, Ianthia Z. Harris, Keshanna Harris, Jasmine Esaw, Aki, Yancey Esaw, Kenyatta Pinkerton, nephews Chris Dansby, Deshun Harris, nice, Travanna Gooch,, a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends....

Carolyn H Lawson

Carolyn H Lawson

Aug 22, 2022

Carolyn H. Lawson was the third child born to the union of Mr. George Hudmon and Mrs. Willie C. Hudmon- Wren. She was born April 22, 1945 at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Fairfield, Alabama. Carolyn departed this life on Monday, August 22, 2022 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Carolyn joined the Church of God in Christ in...

Keana Rena Rouson

Keana Rena Rouson

Aug 21, 2022

Keana Rena Rouson was born on October 24, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Keith Rouson and Stephanie Shanklin. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 21, 2022

Keana accepted the Lord as her Savior and united with Lake Providence Church in Nashville, Tennessee. She was educated in Davidson County and Rutherford County Public Schools, graduating in...

Rev. Don White

Rev. Don White

Aug 19, 2022

Reverend Donald Terry White was born January 20, 1940, to the late Gordon and Lee Andrew White.  He departed this life August 19, 2022. At Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing LLC, Lebanon, Tennessee. 

 

Donald accepted Christ at a early age at Winter’s Chapel A.M.E Lebanon, Tennessee and also attended Second Missionary Baptist Church.  He was a graduate of...

Jeffery Charles Ostine

Jeffery Charles Ostine

Aug 18, 2022

Jeffery Charles Ostine entered this world on February 22, 1958, as the fourth child to James A. Ostine, Sr and Eleanor Mai Adams Davis in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father James A Ostine, Sr, his grandparents, James and Katie Adams and his brother, Robert Eugene Ostine.

He was educated in the Nashville Public Schools of...

Christine Stokes-Oliver

Christine Stokes-Oliver

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Christine Frances Jackson Stokes-Oliver was born February 16, 1929, in Cumberland County Virginia to the loving parents Robert Lee and Ellen Taylor Jackson. She departed this peaceful life and entered her eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Cool Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, Tennessee.

 

Christine was educated in the Cumberland County School...

Robert Travell Gosey, Jr.

Robert Travell Gosey, Jr.

Aug 17, 2022

Robert T. Gosey was born on September 27, 1981 in Franklin, Tennessee to the union of Shirley Radley and Robert Gosey. He entered into to rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Robert accepted Christ at an early age and was united with Brentwood United Primitive Baptist Church. He was educated in the Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools.

Robert was...

Earnest Lee Napier, Jr.

Earnest Lee Napier, Jr.

Aug 16, 2022

Age 52, passed away August 16, 2022 in Savannah, Ga. Survived by loving family. Visitation Saturday, August 27, 2022, 12-1 with funeral to follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 3411 Alibion Street. Inurnment at a later date.

Deacon Elias Fletcher

Deacon Elias Fletcher

Aug 15, 2022

Deacon Elias Fletcher Jr. was the first-born son of Elias Fletcher Sr. and Overila Ann Williams Fletcher, and he was the fourth of 8 children. Elias was born on June 10, 1954 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He gained his wings on Monday, August 27, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Elias accepted Christ at an early age at St. John...