Obituaries

Wilburt Crowder, Sr.

Wilburt Crowder, Sr.

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Wilburt J. Crowder, Sr. was born August 30, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Fred and Lucille Owens Crowder. He departed this productive life on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at his residence in Smyrna, Tennessee.

 “Poochie as he was affectionately called by his friends and family was educated in Nashville, Tennessee, He was employed as a Truck Driver...

Michael Tracey Williams

Michael Tracey Williams

Sep 20, 2024

Michael T. Williams was born October 7, 1965, in Columbia, Tennessee to the union of Almaryne Straker and Willie Williams. He departed this fruitful life on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael was a 1983 graduate of Central High School and attended Tennessee State University.

Michael married the love of his life, Shirley Williams. He was employed by Map Co...

Cassie Cooper

Cassie Cooper

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Cassie Berry Cooper was born August 8, 1927, in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the union of Elmer Berry and Dorsie Shelton Berry. She departed this sweet life on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cassie accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age and was currently united with Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church.

Cassie was...

Roosevelt "Shot" Pirtle

Roosevelt "Shot" Pirtle

Sep 19, 2024

Mr. Roosevelt Frank Pirtle, Jr. was born August 20, 1941, in Sommerville, Tennessee to Roosevelt Frank Pirtle, Sr. and Nattie B. Harris. He departed this peaceful life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Tristar Centennial Medial Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Roosevelt or “Shot” as he was fondly known by his friends and family was educated at Obion Rosewell and Myers High...

Patricia Lynn Dickson

Patricia Lynn Dickson

Sep 18, 2024

Patricia Dickson was born on November 12, 1967, to the late John Reddick and Anna Studivant in Paris Tn. Patricia’s parents transitioned early in her life, therefore she was blessed to have been adopted by the late Frank and Daisy Dickson. Patricia transitioned from this life on September 18, 2024, at Maine General Health in Augusta, Maine. 

Patricia loved school as...

Aveyon Clifford Talley

Aveyon Clifford Talley

Sep 18, 2024

Aveyon (Jim) Clifford Talley found eternal rest Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born October 14, 1948, to the late Fannie Buford Talley and Samuel Talley. His life was given to Christ at St. Peter AME Church as an infant. He is preceded in death by sisters; Samulla Talley, Avis Holloman Mullins, and Essie Spann; brother Sam Holloman. 

Aveyon was educated...

Adrian D Brittain

Adrian D Brittain

Sep 18, 2024

Adrian Donnell Brittain was birthed on June 13, 1971, to mother, Olivia Jane Brittain DeArmond who preceded him in death and father, Sterling Jackson who he leaves to mourn. Adrian was born in Nashville, Tn. where he lived all of his childhood and teenage years. Later he moved to Clarksville, Tn. where he made it his home. He was educated...

Crystal Jaannette Matthews

Crystal Jaannette Matthews

Sep 17, 2024

Arrangements forthcoming.

Ola McDonald

Ola McDonald

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Ola Mae Taite McDonald passed away on September 12, 2024, at Alive Hospice, Nashville TN. She was born on August 23, 1943, in Chance, AL, to Roxcanna Taite Whisette and Prince Slyvester. She was raised by her grandparents Theo and Nannie Bell Morrisette Taite. She accepted Christ at an early age at Fellowship Baptist Church. She later joined St....

Sondra Denise Keys-Wade

Sondra Denise Keys-Wade

Sep 11, 2024

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Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr.

Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr.

Sep 11, 2024

Johnny Earl Holmes, Sr. was born on May 16,1952 to I. L. and Velma Smith Holmes in Somerville, Tennessee. Johnny was preceded in death by his beloved parents, as well as his siblings, Joyce Roach, James Holmes, Henry Holmes and Lorene George.

 Johnny accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Somerville, TN....

Elzie Whitworth, Jr.

Elzie Whitworth, Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Elzie Lee Whitworth, Jr. was born April 10, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee. Elzie accepted his call and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Elzie joined Roger Heights Baptist Church on August 6, 2006, and was later baptized under the pastorate of Rev. Charles R. Williams, Jr. He loved...

Robert Shinault

Robert Shinault

Sep 8, 2024

Robert Thomas Shinault was born December 16, 1961 in Boonesville, MS to Mrs. Bonnie Shinault-Bryant and the late Willie R. Shinault. He and his family relocated to Nashville, TN. Robert accepted Christ at an early age. Later he met and married Artanya Shinault on April 11, 1994, until her death in 2005. He then met and married Felicia Burton-Shinault on...

Robert McKissack

Robert McKissack

Sep 7, 2024

Mr. Robert McKissack, Jr. was born September 29, 1939, in Franklin, Tennessee. to the union of Robert McKissack, Sr., and Marie Watson McKissack. He answered call and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Robert was baptized at Ramsey Street Church of Christ. He was educated in the...

Anna P Jackson

Anna P Jackson

Sep 7, 2024

Anna Mai Pitt Jackson, aged 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. She was born on September 23, 1927, in Cedar Hill, Tennessee, and was a Nashville resident for the majority of her life. Anna was a beloved elementary school teacher, an alumna of Tennessee State University, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha...

Terry Carnell Jones

Terry Carnell Jones

Sep 6, 2024

Terry C. Jones age 59 passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024. He was a loving person, devoted father, cherished grandfather, son and brother.

Born in Lewisburg, Tennessee to Phillip Hawkins and Betty Alamanjo Jones and raised n Nashville, Tennessee. Terry lived a life filled with love laughter and kindness. He was known for his warm smile, gentle demeanor, unwavering generosity....

Kenneth Loftin

Kenneth Loftin

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Kenneth DeWayne Loftin was born November 2, 1963, in Columbia, Tennessee to the union of Paul Reynolds and Novelean Loftin. Kenneth went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kenneth was baptized into the Church of Christ at Carmack Blvd. in Columbia, Tennessee. Kenneth was educated in the Maury County...

Irene Patton

Irene Patton

Sep 3, 2024

The Author of the Ages begins the chapter of Irene Gwendolyn Patton’s life on July 31, 1926. Gwendolyn was the second daughter of James C. and Lucille Patton; the sister of Aretha, Travania, Ruth, and Trilby; the aunt of Sonya; and the great aunt for Erroll Coleman and Anthony Vaughn.

Accepting Christ as her personal Savior at an early age, Gwendolyn...

Deverra Collins

Deverra Collins

Sep 3, 2024

God Saw the Road was getting rough, and the Hills were hard to climb so He gently closed her eyes and whispered peace be thine.

Deverra Dietta Collins was born February 4, 1971, to Iva Collins, Robert Garrett.

Deverra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Livingstone Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Ronnie T. Mitchell.

In her...

John Benjamin Gates, III

John Benjamin Gates, III

Sep 2, 2024

John Benjamin Gates, III. Was born April 17, 1976, in Aurora, Illinois to the union of John Benjamin Gates, Jr., and Carolyn Holder Gates. He departed this fruitful life on Monday, September 2, 2024, at his residence.

He leaves to cherish his sweet memories his parents, 2 sisters, Sarah and Kendall, niece, Hannah Wess, brother-in-law, Marcus Wess a host of other...