Obituaries

James Edward Shaw

James Edward Shaw

Sep 29, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Mark Anthony Brown

Mark Anthony Brown

Sep 29, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Andre Michelle O'Neal

Andre Michelle O'Neal

Sep 28, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

Ke'Mauri Alexander Yarlett

Ke'Mauri Alexander Yarlett

Sep 24, 2025

Ke’Mauri Yarlett was born June 23, 2011, in Nashville, Tennessee to KeShonda Yarlett. He departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ke’Mauri was a loving child. He enjoyed playing games and joking with his friends.

Ke’Mauri leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Keshonda Yarlett, siblings, Ja'Quavious Yalett, Keilly Yarlett and Bailly Yarlett,  grandmother, Cheryl...

Darius Lanard Witherspoon

Darius Lanard Witherspoon

Sep 17, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary forthcoming.

Kyree Charles Hollins Clark

Kyree Charles Hollins Clark

Sep 16, 2025

Kyree Charles Hollins-Clark, born August 28, 1999 to his mother, Elisha D. Clark of Nashville TN, and father, Charles E. Hollins Jr of Battle Creek MI.

Kyree is survived by his mother, Elisha Clark, Dad, Jonathan W. Mason, and sister Myla Mason (Nashville, TN). He’s also survived by his biological father, Charles Hollins Jr., brother and sisters: Charles Hollins III, Amiyah...

Connie Ervin Brown, Jr. "Chick"

Connie Ervin Brown, Jr. "Chick"

Sep 15, 2025

Mr. Connie Ervin Brown, Jr. was born June 11, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Bessie Lee Jackson and Connie Simmons. He departed this fruitful life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Connie accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was educated in...

Keyona Newell

Keyona Newell

Sep 13, 2025

Keyona Martina Newell, affectionately known as “Ke,” passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 41. Her radiant spirit, fierce loyalty, and boundless love left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Keyona was born on August 7, 1984, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Lucille Newell and Nathan Gray, who nurtured her with strength and grace. From an early...

Ester Wilson

Ester Wilson

Sep 12, 2025

Ester Jean Wilson was born in Bruceton, Tennessee on August 8, 1947, to the late Ema Jean Teague and James Curtis Hicks. For 78 years, Ester lived a life with purpose, and when the end grew near it was well with her soul! She fought a good fight. She finished her race of life and entered eternal rest on Friday,...

Jeanette Stephens

Jeanette Stephens

Sep 11, 2025

Mrs. Jeanette McDaniel Stephens was born January 3rd 1941 in Savannah TN to the parents, Coleman McDaniel, Sr., and Mary Dixon McDaniel. Jeanette attended Dunbar High School in Savannah TN. She would have graduated with the class of 1961.

Jeanette was united in marriage to Franklin Theodore Stephens and to this union three children were born Perry, Sylvia and Joseph Stephens.

Jeanette...

Patricia Hughes

Patricia Hughes

Sep 9, 2025

With deep sorrow, the family of Patricia Ann Fletcher Hughes announces the passing of our dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, who transitioned from mortality to immortality on September 9, 2025. Patricia, fondly known as Pat, was born in Knoxville, TN, on February 2, 1952, the second of three children blessed to Godfrey and Virginia Leonard Fletcher.

Pat entered...

Ricky Howard

Ricky Howard

Sep 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden transition into eternal life of Ricky Howard, a humble servant of God, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose legacy of love, integrity, service and kindness will live on in the many lives he touched.

Born in Seville, FL, on March 17, 1960, to the late Deacon Henry Lee Howard...

Walter Leon Johnson, Jr

Walter Leon Johnson, Jr

Sep 6, 2025

Walter Leon Johnson Jr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 13, 1987, to Joyce A. Smith and the late Walter Leon Johnson Sr. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Walter was called to enter his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Walter Leon Johnson Sr.; grandparents Lazelle Sr. and Mary Smith, Lonnie Sr. and Gloria...

Clarence Potter, Jr.

Clarence Potter, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

Clarence Edward Potter, Jr. (CP) was born November 26, 1973 to Clarence Edward Potter, Sr. and Ella Catherine Potter in Nashville, TN. This extraordinary man passed away September 5, 2025, leaving behind family and friends that loved him dearly.

Clarence Edward Jr., (CP) was preceded in death by his grandparents, Early & Gladys Potter; Wilson & Florine Anderson; Aunt & Uncle...

Jada Marcia Dixon

Jada Marcia Dixon

Sep 3, 2025

Today we mourn the loss but celebrate the extraordinary life of Jada Marcia Dixon. Born on October 26,2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jada, passed away on September 3, 2025, leaving behind family & loved one’s that will live on forever.

Jada was the beloved daughter of Jillian Wilson and William Dixon. She was a devoted daughter to her mother Jillian Wilson, and...

Willie Lewis Perry

Willie Lewis Perry

Sep 1, 2025

Willie Lewis Perry was born on March 23, 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

Mr. Thomas H. Pleasant was born July 20, 1971, in Nashville, Tennessee to union of Thomas, Sr. and Vivian Pleasant. This beautiful life came to an end on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was employed as a factory worker for many years.

In his spare...

Shereca Waters

Shereca Waters

Aug 31, 2025

Sharika Michelle Waters was born on March 8, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of Thomas Waters and Linda Waters. She departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sharika received her education through the Nashville Metropolitan Public School System. From an early age, she accepted Christ into her life and remained steadfast...

Riley Harris

Riley Harris

Aug 31, 2025

 Riley Grayling Harris (74) lovingly known as Grayling, passed away on August 31st, 2025. Grayling, born March 3rd, 1951, in the family home in Nashville, Tennessee, to Mary Elizabeth Corder Harris and Douglas Harris Senior, enriched the lives of all who knew him.His twelve years at Meigs School were marked by academic excellence, graduating with honors, and active participation in...

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...