Obituaries
Hattie Elizabeth Palmer
Aug 1, 2025
Hattie Elizabeth Palmer was born, June 17, 1935 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John and Mary Belle Conn. Three children were born to this union, Baby Conn (still born), and a sister the late Mollie Ann Smotherman.
Hattie Elizabeth began her education in the public schools of Nashville, then went on to higher education at the then Tennessee A&I State...
Mary Foster
Aug 1, 2025
Mary Foster, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend, gracefully departed from this world on August 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 73. Born on March 29, 1952, Mary lived a life filled with love, devotion, and the spirit of service that touched many around her.
Mary was educated at Cheatham County High School, a formative period that...
Dessie Knott
Aug 1, 2025
Mrs. Dessie D. Knott was born February 20, 1942, in Athens, Alabama, to the union of Mack Horton and Ida Humphrey Horton. She departed this peaceful life on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Dessie was educated in the Alabama Schools. She met and married the love of her life John B. Knott in 1979. This love lasted for almost 40 years. John...
Peggy Nesbitt
Jul 31, 2025
Peggy Arlene O’Neal Nesbitt entered the world on February 14, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee as the oldest of eight children born to the late William, Sr. and Gladys (nee Dean) O’Neal. She entered into eternal rest on July 31, 2025.
Peggy was educated in the public schools of Davidson County. Upon completing her education, she received training as a laboratory technician...
Lee Authur Moody
Jul 30, 2025
Lee Arthur Moody, Sr. was called home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was born July 20, 1961 to Norman Finnie and Ida Moody.
Lee’s “Bo” journey began in Somerville, Tennessee and continued into Nashville, Tennessee. He was loved by many. Lee especially loved spending time with family and friends. He is mostly known for being “The Jack of all Trades.”...
Sheila William
Jul 27, 2025
Sheila Marquinta William (Dennis), 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Sheila was born on April 11, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Lora Elizabeth Dennis and William Henry Dennis Jr. Sheila was the third daughter in a family of six daughters and one son.
The Dennis family was close-knit and...
Ernest Lamont Stone
Jul 24, 2025
Ernest Lamont Stone departed this life peacefully on July 24, 2025, in the quietness of his home.
He was born on December 9, 1969, to Elizabeth Ladd and the late Earnest Morgan Stone. He was also preceded in death by grandparents, Robert E. Tigg (Lula) Margery Stone, John Zirker, uncles, Charles and William Tigg.
Lamont is married to Ingrid Atwater. He professed...
Oscar Drake, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Today, we gather to honor the life and spirit of Oscar Drake Jr., who departed this world on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. While we grieve, we also give thanks—for a life lived in quiet strength, deep devotion, and a love that left no heart untouched.
Oscar was born to Oscar and Annie Kibble Drake, the eldest of seven children. From the...
Gregory Grissette
Jul 21, 2025
Gregory Allen Grissette was born on May 31, 1954, to Robbie Phillips and Al Jay Grissette in New Orleans, LA. Gregory Graduated from Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools before he enlisted in the United States Navy.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he would become a Stationary Engineer working first for the Nashville Thermal Plant for 25 years. He...
Lymus Monet McDade, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
Mr. Lymus Monet Mccade, Jr. was born May 15, 1960, in Amityville, Ny. to the union of Lymus Monet McDade, Sr., and Deliah Argean Johns McCade. This peaceful life came to an end on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
He accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a member of First Baptist Church...
Dorothy Shelton
Jul 20, 2025
Dorothy Geraldine Shelton was born February 9, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert Hicks and Canova Watson Hicks. This beautiful soul was called home from her earthly labor to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dorothy was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools attending Pearl High School. She accepted...
MacQuavis Delane Sims
Jul 19, 2025
MacQuavis Delane Sims (MAC) quietly slipped away on July 19, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1981 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Cassandra Sims-Horton (Sandra); Also preceded in death by his grandmother’s, Margaret Sims and Marylouise Lane; step-father, Howard Horton, Sr; Uncle James Sims, Sr (Poncho).
MacQuavis was United with the St. Anselms' Episcopal Church. He attended school within...
Kenny Williams, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Kenny M. Williams was born on August 18, 1967, in Chicago, ILL to Wallace & Rosetta Gipson Williams. This peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenny will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace and brothers, Andrew, Tommy and Alvin Williams.
He...
Dorothy Ann Donnell
Jul 17, 2025
Dorothy Ann Grigsby Donnell was born April 5, 1951 to the late John L. and Anna C. Grigsby. She was the eldest of seven children within this marriage. She got her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Dorothy has always resided in Nashville Tennessee. She got her education from Metro Nashville Public School System where she graduated from Hume Fogg...
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. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Davidson and his eldest son Ricky Davidson.
Carl was educated in Nashville, Tennessee at Haynes Elementary and Haynes...
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
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
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...
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