Obituaries

Jada Marcia Dixon

Jada Marcia Dixon

Sep 3, 2025

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Willie Lewis Perry

Willie Lewis Perry

Sep 1, 2025

Willie Lewis Perry was born on March 24, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late John A. Perry, Sr. and Elver Ligon Perry. On September 1, 2025, he peacefully entered eternal rest at Skyline Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

At an early age, Willie accepted Christ as his Savior and joined Mt. Ararat Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Thomas Pleasant

Thomas Pleasant

Sep 1, 2025

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Shereca Waters

Shereca Waters

Aug 31, 2025

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Riley Harris

Riley Harris

Aug 31, 2025

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Marva Starks

Marva Starks

Aug 30, 2025

Early Life & Family

Marva “Penny” Rowena Harris Starks, born on Thursday, April 29, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, was the beloved daughter of the late parents Charles & Lucile Harris Sr. Raised in a home rooted in faith and song, she developed an early love for learning and music—gifts that would guide her through every season of her life.

Career in Education

Educated...

Dora Dean Woodard

Dora Dean Woodard

Aug 29, 2025

Dora Dean Caudle-Woodard, 90, Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Hopkinsville, KY.

Dora, the daughter of the late Minor Caudle, Sr, and Jennie Earl Bush Caudle was born on November 23, 1934.

Dora was a member of Durrett Avenue Baptist Church where she had participated in singing in the Ladies’ Chorus, Ladie’s Auxiliary, Transportation Committee, Circle #3 Association,...

Kenneth Greer

Kenneth Greer

Aug 29, 2025

On Friday, August 29, 2025, Kenneth Ray “Redd” Greer was called home to his Heavenly Father, with his devoted wife and daughter by his side. He was born on March 9, 1945, in Marshall County, Tennessee, to the late Mary Frances Greer and Loyal Endsley. Mary’s only child, she affectionately nicknamed him “Fireball” for his bright red hair. Orphaned at...

Baxter O. Drake

Baxter O. Drake

Aug 29, 2025

Baxter Orlando Drake was born on December 12, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Alfred Earl Drake, Sr. and Florence Porter Drake, and peacefully departed this life on August 29, 2025.

Baxter received his early education in the Nashville Public School System and graduated from Meigs High School in 1961. As an active participant in his school community, he was...

Hattie Terrell

Hattie Terrell

Aug 28, 2025

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: daughter, Barbara Gardner and son, Danny (Nancy) Gardner; grandchildren, Curtis (Lisa) Gardner, Candance (Derrick) Green, Phyllis (Terry) Davis, and William Thompson; great grandchildren, Phillip Gardner and Cameron Gardner; Sakari, Amani, and Adia, and Terry L. Davis Jr.; stepdaughter, Betty Hunter; daughter-in-law, Deborah Gardner; nieces: Dorothy Stewart and Frankie (Morgan) Wilson; step grandchildren, Charles...

Earline Dotye

Earline Dotye

Aug 27, 2025

“Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6



Earline Floyd-Dotye, affectionately known as Bitty, was born the third of eight children on August 13, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of George Lee Sr. and Pearl Esther Floyd....

Keiona Denise Wilson

Keiona Denise Wilson

Aug 25, 2025

Keiona Denise Underwood Wilson was born October 9, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Michael Underwood and Yolanda McClinton (William Henderson, Jr.). She departed this sweet life too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Keiona was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public School system. She continued her education by attending Bethel University where she received her bachelor’s degree...

Lin-Cee Brianna Byars

Lin-Cee Brianna Byars

Aug 25, 2025

Ms. Lin-Cee Brianna Byars was born on February 12, 1992, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, to Margie Cowan and Jeremy Byars. She was also the beloved daughter of Vincent Nolen and Sharon Byars. Lin-Cee peacefully transitioned from this life on August 25, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, following complications from surgery. Education and Academic...

Marvin Pitts

Marvin Pitts

Aug 24, 2025

“Marvelous” Marvin Wilkes Pitts passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. He was born the fifth of six children to Elizabeth and Carroll Pitts Sr. in Rock Hill, South Carolina on January 17th 1947. Marvin came into the world talking and never stopped.

He attended his beloved Winthrop Training School in Rock Hill for primary and secondary school, where he established...

Trilby D. Patton

Trilby D. Patton

Aug 24, 2025

 Obituary Forthcoming.

Carolyn Riley

Carolyn Riley

Aug 22, 2025

Carolyn Louise Riley (nee: Fort) was born on March 6, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Louise “Babe” Fort (nee: Thornton) and Sterling Fort. When Carolyn was two, she and her sister Gwendolyn lost their father to tuberculosis. Her mother Babe would later marry Robert “Pops” Pillow, Sr., who lovingly raised the sisters as his own. From this union, Carolyn would...

Preston Pittman, Sr.

Preston Pittman, Sr.

Aug 22, 2025

Preston Pittman, Sr., affectionately known as "Pete," was born on March 1, 1943, in Independence, Louisiana, and he peacefully entered eternal rest on August 22, 2025, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee. A beloved figure to many, Pete leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.

For 27 years, Preston was a dedicated employee of the Davidson County Metro...

Ronnie Dawayne Edmondson

Ronnie Dawayne Edmondson

Aug 21, 2025

Ronnie Edmondson was born July 14, 1962, at Nashville General Hospital to the parents, Geraldine Beech and Henry Nash. He entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Ronnie was educated at Metro Nashville Public Schools. He was a graduate of Harris Hillman High School and was employed by The Rochell Center where he was blessed to work several other...

Weakley Poole

Weakley Poole

Aug 20, 2025

Weakley "Dickie" Poole, III, 57 of Nashville, TN passed away on August 25,2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Dickie was a devoted husband, a proud father and grandfather. He was a cherished son, a caring brother, a fun and loving uncle. Dickie was a true friend to all who had the privilege to know him.

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Josie Dean

Josie Dean

Aug 18, 2025

Josie Mae Ward Dean was born on December 25, 1944, to Pringle and Charity Ward in Goulds, Florida, where she spent her formative years. In her early twenties, Josie relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, and made it her home for over fifty years.

Josie professed her faith in Jesus Christ, was baptized, and joined Westwood Baptist Church in 1971.

Josie was employed 38...