Obituaries

Oscar Drake, Jr.

Oscar Drake, Jr.

Jul 23, 2025

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Gregory Grissette

Gregory Grissette

Jul 21, 2025

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Lymus Monet McDade, Jr.

Lymus Monet McDade, Jr.

Jul 20, 2025

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Dorothy Shelton

Dorothy Shelton

Jul 20, 2025

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Kenny Williams, Sr.

Kenny Williams, Sr.

Jul 17, 2025

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Dorothy Ann Donnell

Dorothy Ann Donnell

Jul 17, 2025

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Carl P. Davidson

Carl P. Davidson

Jul 17, 2025

Carl Pierre Davidson was born September 1, 1946, to the late Sam and Maxine Davidson in Nashville, Tennessee. Carl went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2025, at 7:02 p.m.

Carl was educated in Nashville, Tennessee at Haynes Elementary and Haynes High School. He attended Kilmer Job Corps Center in Edison, NJ where he received a certificate of...

Shavonzia Bright

Shavonzia Bright

Jul 17, 2025

Shavonzia Bright was born on January 8, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Ethel White and Howard Knight. She peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025.

At a young age, Shavonzia accepted Christ and became a member of Bass Street Baptist Church. She received her education in the Metro-Nashville Public School system.

Shavonzia dedicated many years to her work as a laborer...

Ralph Boyd

Ralph Boyd

Jul 17, 2025

Ralph Edward Boyd, age 66, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John Lockridge and Alma F. Boyd, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he exemplified dedication and courage. He joined Morning Star M.B. Church in 2014. He is a proud...

Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey

Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey

Jul 15, 2025

Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey was born August 15, 1933 to the late Herbert Victor Crittenden and Hattie Alexander Crittenden in Old Hickory, Tennessee, in the Hopewell community, where the family joined and served at the First Baptist Church of Hopewell.

Judy graduated from Haynes High School in 1951.

She immediately pursued her passion of helping others and studied at Riverside Hospital to...

Mother Vadie W. Franklin

Mother Vadie W. Franklin

Jul 14, 2025

Ms. Vadie W. Franklin was born on October 28, 1931, in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the 10th child of 14 born to Thomas and Flordie Wyatt, who taught her about God, love of family, and community service. She accepted Christ at an early age. She maintained a strong bond with her siblings that lasted a lifetime. Her parents and...

Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr.

Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr.

Jul 13, 2025

Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr. was born May 1, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Barbara Jean Teasley Drennon. This peaceful and productive life came to an end on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Billy was a very private man. He loved to cook and grill for...

Rev. Lee Russell Brown, Jr.

Rev. Lee Russell Brown, Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

The Reverend Lee Russell Brown, Jr. was born on November 19, 1976, in Bellingham, Washington, to Lee Russell Brown, Sr. and Rosie Brown. The firstborn of four children, he carried the mantle of eldest brother with pride, care, and a deep sense of familial responsibility. He was a beloved brother to Mahogany Brown Roberts (William Tyrone Roberts), Arthur Benjamin Brown...

Marquetta E. Edwards

Marquetta E. Edwards

Jul 8, 2025

Marquetta E. Edwards, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at her residence in Yuma, Arizona. Born on October 6, 1981, Marquetta's passion for caring for others was evident from an early age, a calling she pursued with fervor for over 20 years in the nursing profession.

Marquetta completed her Master’s degree in Nursing, through which she...

Jerry Stockard

Jerry Stockard

Jul 8, 2025

Jerry Stockard was born July 12, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of William Henry Stockard and Edna Hill Stockard. This life came to an end on Tuesday, July 8, 2025

At Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and was a graduate of Cameron High School.

He was employed as a professional Driver. He also worked...

Sherry Pittman

Sherry Pittman

Jul 8, 2025

Sherry Gay Holland Pittman, was born in Springfield, Tennessee at Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. She was born to the late Otis Henry Holland Jr and Mary Frances Holland. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

Sherry Pittman was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the gift of the Holy Ghost under the pastorate of Elder William...

Vera Baugh-Griffey

Vera Baugh-Griffey

Jul 7, 2025

Vera Louise Baugh Griffey was born October 15, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late George Sr. and Birdie Baugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother(s), John Gentry Jr., George Baugh Jr., Edward Thomas Baugh. 

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at MT. Zion Baptist Church. During her earlier years, she sang in the...

Clarence E. Reed, Sr.

Clarence E. Reed, Sr.

Jul 7, 2025

Mr. Clarence Edward Reed, Sr. was born November 7, 1936, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the union of Willie Virgil Reed and Luetha Jordan Reed. This production life came to an end on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County Schools. He was a 1956 graduate of Historic Burt High School.

Clarence...

Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr.

Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr.

Jul 6, 2025

Bro. Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr., was born November 14, 1957, in Benton, Arkansas to the union of Arthur Fulson, Jr. and Clara Slaughter Fulson. This sweet and productive life came to an end suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kenneth accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in the Church of Christ.

He...

Mary Stephens

Mary Stephens

Jul 3, 2025

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