Obituaries

Jul 14, 2025

Ms. Vadie W. Franklin was born on October 28, 1931, in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the 10th child of 14 born to Thomas and Flordie Wyatt, who taught her about God, love of family, and community service. She accepted Christ at an early age. She maintained a strong bond with her siblings that lasted a lifetime. Her parents and...

Jul 13, 2025

Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr. was born May 1, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Barbara Jean Teasley Drennon. This peaceful and productive life came to an end on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Billy was a very private man. He loved to cook and grill for...

Jul 9, 2025

The Reverend Lee Russell Brown, Jr. was born on November 19, 1976, in Bellingham, Washington, to Lee Russell Brown, Sr. and Rosie Brown. The firstborn of four children, he carried the mantle of eldest brother with pride, care, and a deep sense of familial responsibility. He was a beloved brother to Mahogany Brown Roberts (William Tyrone Roberts), Arthur Benjamin Brown...

Jul 8, 2025

Marquetta E. Edwards, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at her residence in Yuma, Arizona. Born on October 6, 1981, Marquetta's passion for caring for others was evident from an early age, a calling she pursued with fervor for over 20 years in the nursing profession.

Marquetta completed her Master’s degree in Nursing, through which she...

Jul 8, 2025

Jerry Stockard was born June 12, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of William Henry Stockard and Edna Hill Stockard. This life came to an end on Tuesday, July 8, 2025

At Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and was a graduate of Cameron High School.

He was employed as a professional Driver. He also worked...

Jul 8, 2025

Sherry Gay Holland Pittman, was born in Springfield, Tennessee at Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. She was born to the late Otis Henry Holland Jr and Mary Frances Holland. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

Sherry Pittman was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the gift of the Holy Ghost under the pastorate of Elder William...

Jul 7, 2025

Vera Louise Baugh Griffey was born October 15, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late George Sr. and Birdie Baugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother(s), John Gentry Jr., George Baugh Jr., Edward Thomas Baugh. 

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at MT. Zion Baptist Church. During her earlier years, she sang in the...

Jul 7, 2025

Mr. Clarence Edward Reed, Sr. was born November 7, 1936, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the union of Willie Virgil Reed and Luetha Jordan Reed. This production life came to an end on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County Schools. He was a 1956 graduate of Historic Burt High School.

Clarence...

Jul 6, 2025

Bro. Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr., was born November 14, 1957, in Benton, Arkansas to the union of Arthur Fulson, Jr. and Clara Slaughter Fulson. This sweet and productive life came to an end suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kenneth accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in the Church of Christ.

He...

Jul 3, 2025

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Jul 2, 2025

Janiyah Mae'oshe Batey, age 19, sadly left this world on July 2, 2025. Janiyah was born on June 14, 2006, in Nashville, TN, the beloved daughter of Erica "Shay"Batey (Carlos Dillard) and Duantez Jenkins.

Janiyah attended Metro Nashville Public Schools and shared an unconditional love for her parents and grandparents. She enjoyed late-night rides exploring Nashville, trying new foods, listening to...

Jul 1, 2025

Time is not measured by the years you live, but by the good deeds you sow and the joy you give others. For this reason, on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, God saw fit to call one of His precious children, Sharon Kay Payne, home into His gracious keeping.

Sharon Kay Payne was born October 24th, 1956, in Nashville, TN, to Jacqueline...

Jun 28, 2025

Barbara Jean Webster, born February 12, 1950, in Battle Creek Michigan, to Orlando Williams and Barbara Evans. She entered into rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Barbara graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She also obtained her Commercial Driver’s License years later.

Barbara was united in holy matrimony to Tracy Bell on September 4, 2015 and shared over 20 years together....

Jun 27, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

Andrea Demetric Kimbrough, a cherished soul, left this world on June 27, 2025, at the age of 47. He was born on May 29, 1978, in Nashville, Tennessee, where he spent his formative years creating a life filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Andrea was known by all who met him for his infectious smile and his ability to...

Jun 27, 2025

James Lamont Patton was born on April 9, 1980, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, Tequita Jones and Jesse Patton. He departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his residence in Adams, Tennessee.

James was educated in the Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was employed by several entities including Holiday Inn, Nashville Wire and was also employed...

Jun 24, 2025

Ms. Ann Uneqa Rankin Darden was born May 1, 1974, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, Ronnie Reid and Linda Stone. God plucked this beautiful flower on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ann professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. She was educated in the...

Jun 23, 2025

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Jun 20, 2025

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Jun 20, 2025

Elloweese Holt Grigsby-Moton was born January 22, 1952, in Gallatin, Tennessee to the union of James Holt, Sr., and Nannie Vaughn Holt. This fruitful life came to an end on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Elloweese accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was an active member of Cowan Street Baptist...