Obituaries
Helen M. Gilchrist
Mar 18, 2026
Mrs. Helen Marie Miller Gilchrist was born January 15, 1948, to George and Mary Miller in Bolivar, Tennessee. She was the fourteenth child of sixteen siblings. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at St. Thomas Midtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Helen accepted Christ at an early age and after relocating to Nashville she joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
Helen was united...
Virgina Gordon
Mar 18, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Louise Newsom Gordon was born February 14, 1956 in Kingston Springs, Tennessee to the late Silas Phillips and Rosie B. Newsom. Virginia departed her earthly life early Wednesday Morning March 18, 2026 at Eaton Creek Post Acute in Nashville, Tennessee.
On May 8, 1972 Virginia was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life Raymond S. Gordon...
Joseph Samuel Glenn
Mar 17, 2026
Joseph Samuel Glenn
November 20, 1962 — March 17, 2026
With heavy hearts we share the passing of our dad, Joseph Samuel Glenn, who went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026, at the age of 63. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Joseph was the beloved son of Marie Teasley and John Thomas Glenn and the youngest of twelve. He attended...
Ronnie Lee Lightfoot
Mar 16, 2026
Ronnie Lee Lightfoot, the firstborn son of the late Mary Drew and the late Doc Lightfoot, was born on August 7, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of strength, resilience, faith, and deep love for his family.
At an early age, Ronnie was baptized and developed a lifelong commitment to studying the Bible. His faith...
Kimberly Reed-Ervin
Mar 14, 2026
Kimberly L. Reed- Ervin peacefully departed this earth Saturday March 14, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.Kimberly was born in Nashville, Tn on June 1, 1967 to the late Brenda Ann Reed-Jumper and Thomas Marvin Smith Sr.In 1986, Kimberly graduated from Maplewood High School. She enrolled to Medical Career College in 1990 afterwards receiving a certificate in CNT & Medical Assistant....
William "Billy" Richard Bell
Mar 13, 2026
William Richard Bell was born on September 30,1943 in Nashville, Tennessee to Warner Bell and Juanita Collier Bell and went home to be with Jesus on March 13, 2026. His faith has become sight. He attended Brown School, Nashville Christian Institute and Pearl High in Nashville.
He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 49 years, 6 months and 20...
Donna L. Board
Mar 13, 2026
Donna Lou Board age 86 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 after a short battle wit cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beulah Dye, sister, Shirley Greathouse and brothers, James and Roger Dye.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, James Board, of Nashville, daughter, Scarlett (James) Grant, grandson, Tyler(Sophia) Ashley, Los...
Byrone D. Marshall, Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Byrone Darine Marshall, Sr., departed this life on March 11, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1971, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Deborah Marshall and Michael Sullivan, Sr.
At a young age, Byrone joined Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Herbert Brown. His grandmother, the late Peaches Manning, lovingly reared him and played a...
Ms. Willie Jean Smith-Smotherman
Mar 8, 2026
Willie Jean Smith-Smotherman, born Willie Jean Murray on December 12, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee, was a woman whose life reflected faith, strength, creativity, and deep love for her family and community. From an early age, she possessed a spirit of generosity and compassion that would define the way she lived her life. If you knew Willie Jean, you knew that...
Bernice Franklin
Mar 7, 2026
Bernice C. Franklin Jr., affectionately known as "BC" or "JB/JR," was born on July 17, 1992, in Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County), to Bernice C. Franklin Sr. and Lelia Franklin. He departed this life on March 7, 2026, at the age of 33.
BC was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools system and graduated from John Overton High School. He further...
Malchus Lane
Mar 7, 2026
Malchus Lenard Lane Sr. was born on October 13, 1931, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late William “Willie” Lane and Thelma Smith Lane. He was educated in the Cleveland public school system and graduated from high school in 1951. Following graduation, Malchus attended Lane College on a football scholarship, where he excelled both academically and athletically.
While in college, he answered...
Daphne Denise Cox-Combs
Mar 6, 2026
Daphne Denise Cox Combs was born November 6, 1963, in Tachikawa, Japan to the union of Hugh and Ruth Teague Cox. Daphne answered her call and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026, at West Tennessee Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee.
Daphne accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a faithful member...
Lavoy Michelle Sales
Mar 3, 2026
The world grew a little dimmer on March 3, 2026, when Lavoy Sales exchange this earthly life for eternal peace. Though his passing was sudden, it was peaceful, and while his time now feels heartbreakingly short, his impact was nothing short of amazing. Born on July 10, 1970, in Nashville, Tennessee. to the late Mai Helen Shelton and John L....
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