Obituaries

Keyona Newell

Keyona Newell

Sep 13, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary forthcoming.

Esther Wilson

Esther Wilson

Sep 12, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Jeanette Stephens

Jeanette Stephens

Sep 11, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

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, 2020. 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

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming. 

Walter Leon Johnson, Jr

Walter Leon Johnson, Jr

Sep 6, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

Clarence Potter, Jr.

Clarence Potter, Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

 Obituary Forthcoming.

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

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Shereca Waters

Shereca Waters

Aug 31, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

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...

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....

Lillian Cooper Batey

Lillian Cooper Batey

Aug 26, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

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...