Obituaries
Lillard Brooks
Apr 24, 2025
Lillard Russell Brooks was born on September 14, 1928, in the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was one of thirteen children born to John Leslie and Lillie Mae Martin Brooks. Lillard joined his older siblings—Louie, Gladys, Ruthie Bell, and Hazel—and was later followed by Edwin, Etta Ruth, John, Bobby, Don Lee, Betty Lou, Billie Joe, and Enoch Melvin. The...
Gary Lamont Green
Apr 22, 2025
Mr. Gary Lamont Green was born June 14, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert Bennett and Thelma Green. This fruitful life came to an end on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at V.A. Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gary accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was a Christian by faith. He was educated in the Nashville...
Nettie Scott
Apr 21, 2025
Nettie Jo Scott, born in Wilson County, Tennessee, on February 8, 1941, to the late Odesser and Leroy Green, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 84.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nettie’s life was one marked by compassion, dedication, high expectations/standards, and resilience. She attended Metro Nashville Schools and went on to...
Helen Watson
Apr 19, 2025
Helen Smith Watson, born on October 8, 1929, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Noah Hamp Smith and Minnie Folks and was the beloved sister of Mildred Smith, Henry Smith, and Bessie “Beth” Smith.
Helen was a dedicated educator who spent over 30 years teaching English in Metro Nashville public schools...
Meosha Itiana Kee
Apr 19, 2025
Meosha Itiana Johnson Kee was born on October 22, 2000 in Nashville, Tennessee to Marcus Johnson and Angelica Kee. She answered her call to glory on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Meosha received her education in the New York Public Schools. Meme graduated from Richmond Hill High School in New York Class of 2019. Meosha was...
Steve Rucker, Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
Mr. Steve Rucker Jr. was born March 30, 1955 to Rosie Lee Smith and Steve Rucker Sr in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Nashville Center For Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee.
Steve was baptized and confessed his belief in Jesus Christ at an early age under Pastor Carl Marable and later moved...
Rev. Marilyn Ramsey
Apr 18, 2025
Rev. Marilyn Juanita Biggers Ramsey was born on August 10, 1933, to Roy and Savannah Biggers, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Warren Ramsey, her sisters Eva Patrick, Vera Talley and brother James Thomas Biggers. She joined Bethel AME Church at a very early age and was baptized at the age of nine...
Max Maurice Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Max was born October 12, 1968, in Charleston, SC to the parents Ret. Judge Daniel Martin, Sr. and Mrs. Ruby Martin. Max M. Martin. Max went to his eternal rest on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tn. Max was employed by Vanderbilt University as Asst. Director of Student Services. He was a long-time member of...
Billy Watkins
Apr 18, 2025
Mr. Billy Joe Watkins was born February 2, 1948, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He departed this peaceful life on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Billy was educated in the Public School System. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church Hendersonville. He was employed...
Calvin Davis
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Calvin Henderson Davis “Moe” was born August 25, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of Eddie Peppers and Betty Davis. This fruitful life came to an end on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his residences in Nashville, Tennessee.
Calvin was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was a graduate of Hillwood High School. Calvin was employed...
Lamardo Gardner
Apr 14, 2025
Lamardo Derrell Gardner was born December 17, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee. He answered his call and went to glory on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lamardo was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was baptized in the Church of Christ at an early age.
Lamardo was employed as a Supervisor at Goodwill Industries...
Jerry Skip Yeargin, III
Apr 13, 2025
Jerry (Skip) Yeargin III was born July 9, 1948 to Jerry Yeargin Jr. and Willie P. Yeargin. He went home to be with the Lord Apri 13, 2025.
Jerry was a graduate of Pearl High School and attended Tennessee State University. He worked at Parkview Hospital, U.S. Tobacco Company, Lee Jeans Company, and Nissan.Jerry was a member of Faith Is The...
Johnna B. McKinnie
Apr 13, 2025
Johnna Benice McKinnie, Age 62 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Sunday April 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Johnnie and Gloria Verdell, and brother Toby Leonard.
She is survived by loving sisters, Patricia Judkins, Nashville, TN, Dr. Loria McKinnie, Brownsville, TN, brother , Cle Vasquez, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., aunts, Cresa Bailey and Ellen Pugh Fannie...
Shirley Beatrice Cunningham
Apr 11, 2025
Shirley B. Cunningham was a beacon of optimism and a source of unwavering guidance to all who knew her. She born in Thompson Station, TN on October 18, 1940. She transitioned in Nashville, TN on April 11, 2025 surrounded by loving family at her bedside. Her deep and abiding faith in God was the wellspring of her joyful spirit, coloring...
Lillie Suttle
Apr 11, 2025
Mrs. Lillie B. Suttle was born October 27, 1946, in Pulaski, Tennessee to the union of Robert Early Ballentine and Susie Mae Nelson Ballentine. Lillie gained her wings to be with her heavenly father on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lillie was educated in the Giles County Public Schools. She was a 1965 graduate of...
Glennis Key
Apr 9, 2025
Glennis Ann Key was born on June 13, 1960, to the loving parents Christine Key Simmons and Flornol Lane in Nashville, Tennessee. She gained her wings and entered eternal life on April 9, 2025, at Tri Star Summit Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Glennis was educated in the Davidson County Public Schools system graduating from the historic Pearl High School in 1978....
Jeffrey Taylor
Apr 8, 2025
Jeffrey Antione Taylor, Sr. was born July 10, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Albert Taylor, Sr. and Ivory Ellis Taylor. This productive life came to an end on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.Jeffrey accepted Christ at an early age and was a Christian by faith.Jeffrey was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools, graduating from Cohn...
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