Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Mrs. Lisa Nannette Hall Drake was born April 21, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Mattie Marie Coleman Hall and Johnny Hall. She departed this life too soon on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Lisa accepted Jesus Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age and was united with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church...

Mar 6, 2025

Mamie Lea Steverson was born on December 15, 1948, to her mother, Helen Steverson in Lebanon, Tennessee. She gained her wings and entered eternal life peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence.

Mamie received her education in Hamilton County Public School system graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in 1965. She went on to attend Tennessee State University...

Mar 3, 2025

William Davis Mitchell was born April 12, 1990, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Mitchell and Paulette Gibson Mitchell. He departed this peaceful life on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee.

William was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He attended Maplewood High School

William was affectionately called Bubba by his family and...

Mar 3, 2025

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Mar 1, 2025

Shi-heim Day’Ervin Hancock was born July 27, 2000, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Starnes and Terkillea S. Hamler. He passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Shi-heim was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public School System. He attended Whites Creek High School.

In his spare time, he enjoyed basketball and spending time with...

Mar 1, 2025

The Reverend Dr. Charles E. Kimbrough, was born in Prospect, TN, a rural section of Giles County and was the third child of Sterling and Azie Kimbrough. Early in life, he experienced discrimination when “Negro” children were not allowed to ride the bus to their designated school located ten miles away. So he worked on the family’s farm for two...

Feb 28, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025

Letha Mayes Sanford, affectionately called “Ann” by her family, was born May 25, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Marvin T. Bingham and Jennie B. Groomster. 

 Letha was united in Christ at an early age. She graduated from Pearl High School, Class of 1968, and studied Accounting at Tennessee State University. Letha worked with the Federal Reserve Bank in Nashville,...

Feb 28, 2025

Larry Gus Mansfield, age 83, passed away on February 28, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1942, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Gussie G. and Christine Mansfield. Larry was united in marriage to Diane Mansfield on August 17, 1963, and together they shared a loving partnership for over six decades. From this union they were blessed with three...

Feb 26, 2025

Brenda L. Williams Taylor was born on April 4, 1961, to John and Marie Williams in Mobile, Alabama. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after a long illness.

Brenda received her formal education in the Metro- Nashville Public School system where she graduated from Pearl-Cohn High School. She will be missed dearly by all...

Feb 26, 2025

Mary Jewell Patton was born November 7, 1934 in Nashville Tennessee to the late Samuel and Julia Crawford. She departed this earth on February 26, 2025 at the age of 90. She was the youngest of three children. 

 She accepted Christ at an early age. Mary Jewell obtained her education in the Davidson County Public school system where she graduated from...

Feb 25, 2025

Anthony Hockett affectionately know as “AMP’ was born on October 3, 1969, to Billy Ray and Barbara Hockett in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Anthony was educated in the Metro-Nashville Public Schools system where he attended Maplewood Comprehensive High School. After high school he went on to start...

Feb 25, 2025

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Feb 23, 2025

Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Paul Ray Payton, Sr. was born on June 21, 1951, in Queens, New York. He is the son of the late Diane Payton and the late Thomas Payton. Paul entered his eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025. 



Paul began his military career in 1969, at Fort. Sam Houston, Texas. He dedicated 24 years of service...

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Patrice Wiseman Mullins affectionately known as “Patty Cake” was born on January 21, 1958, to the late George and Mary Wiseman in Nashville, Tennessee. She gained her wings and entered eternal life on February 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Patrice accepted Christ in her life at an early age and united with Greater St. John Baptist Church where she served faithfully.

Patrice...

Feb 21, 2025

Eleanor Ann Woodard Hooten was born November 5, 1935, to the late John Wesley Woodard Sr. and Emma Ann Newsom Woodard. She passed away peacefully at home in her sleep at age 89. Eleanor was the central figure in the lives of her family and friends. She was Mom, Auntie, Granny, “Ham,” sister, and friend. Her home was the one...

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Ray Daly, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. Born on January 22, 1949, in Pulaski, TN, he was the son of Margaret Daly Swanson and Will Porter Martin.

Thomas spent his early years in Tennessee before attending Metro Nashville Public Schools. He later moved to Florida, where he graduated from Gibbs...

Feb 21, 2025

Grace Elizabeth Harrison was born on December 3, 1962, to Hattie Blanch and Tommy Lee Robinson in Franklin, Tennessee. She departed this earthly life and gained her heavenly wings on February 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Grace received her formal education in Williamson County Public School System graduating from Franklin High School. She accepted Christ at an early age and united...

Feb 20, 2025

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