Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

Reverend Frank Smotherman Allen, 92 years of age, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at West Meade Place in Nashville, TN.

Frank was born May 24, 1933 in Carthage, TN to the late George Allen and Sarah Elizabeth Bailey. He was the youngest of 13 children and was preceded in death by all his siblings. Frank was...

Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Annie Pearl Gantt Slater was born October 9, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Herbert Green and Ola Mae Gantt. This fruitful life came to an end on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Annie married John Thomas Slater, Jr., in 1976. Annie was employed as an inspector for Werth Industries for over...

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. Gary Darnell Johnson was born December 13, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Ullie Johnson and Roberta Alexander Johnson.

This fruitful life came to an end on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Gary was educated in the Sumner County Public Schools and was a graduate of Gallatin High School. He enlisted in the US Army and served...

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. Gary Lamont Glass was born February 14, 1967, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, George Glass and Gladys Taylor Glass. This productive life came to an end on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Gary accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was currently united with Mt. Nebo Baptist Church under the...

Dec 12, 2025

Margaret Jerrilyn Boyd-Hadley, lovingly known as Jerrilyn, was born on April 13, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, and passed away on December 12, 2025.Jerrilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. T. B. Boyd, Jr. and Mrs. Mabel Landrum Boyd; her brothers, Dr. Theophilus Bartholomew Boyd III and William Allen Boyd; and her daughter, Jerrilyn Michelle Hadley. She is survived...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Ms. Brenda Joyce Claybrooks Beard was born November 22, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee to parents, Robert Lee Claybrooks and Pauline McQuiddy Venable. Brenda answered her call to go from labor to rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Metro General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Brenda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for...

Dec 7, 2025

Sidney Junior Cunningham was born September 4, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Sidney and Mary Cunningham. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sidney accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was united with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools and...

Dec 7, 2025

Raymond Eugene Floyd born on December 21, 1966 to the late Howard and Dorothy Anderson. Raymond attended Davidson County School System.

Raymond was employed at Allied Crawford Steel, as a crane operator, was later promoted to supervisor.

He leaves to cherish his memory his Mother, Dorothy Anderson. His daughters, Lauriece Hankins, Ja’Quavia Bailey, Veronica Bailey and VerKiesha Bailey. His son Ramone Green....

Dec 6, 2025

William Lyons was born November 21, 1983, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of John Lockridge and Pamela Ewing Lyons. This peaceful life came to an end on December 6, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

William accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was a member of Noah’s Ark Primitive Baptist Church.

He was educated in...

Dec 5, 2025

Mr. James Bell Johnson, Jr. was born August 25, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James Bell Johnson, Sr. and Myrtle Beatrice Ford Johnson. James went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

James was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public School System; he was a 1972 graduate...

Dec 1, 2025

Marcellus Juwvan Hazelitt affectionately known as “Juice” was born in Athens, TN on 12/9/1978 to Shirley Grady and the late Jeffrey Goodner. He departed this life too soon on Monday, December 1, 2025 in Nashville, TN.

Juice accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Pilgram Immanuel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Michael...

Dec 1, 2025

Walter Thomas Brown, Jr., was born September 3, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, Walter T. Eddy and Ida M. Brown. This peaceful life came to an end on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Walter by nature lived a modest and quiet life. He never married or had any children.

He was educated in the Nashville Metropolitan Davidson County...

Dec 1, 2025

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Dec 1, 2025

Deborah Denise Daniels was born on December 17, 1955, to Muriel Daniels and Lee Edmondson in Nashville, Tennessee. She gained her wings and entered eternal life on December 1, 2025, peacefully at her resident.

Deborah was educated in the Davidson County Public School system, graduating from the Historic Pearl High School in 1973. She worked for many years as a cook...

Nov 30, 2025

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Nov 30, 2025

Mr. Jeffrey Larry Trev Shinault was born March 18, 1985, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Jeffrey Shinault and Sharonda Kimble. He departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Jeffrey attended Metro Public Schools. He attended McGavock and graduated from Aaron Academy in the class of 2003.

Jeffrey was married to Rachel Shinault and later to Jessica Sullivan.

He was employed...

Nov 30, 2025

Ms. Vernelia Dolores Johnson entered this world on April 1, 1927, to Reginald Jonson and Lucille Swift in Chicago, Illinois. She went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the home of her grandson in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Vernelia was educated in Chicago. She was always bright a very smart progressive woman. She was a trailblazer. She attended Holloway...

Nov 29, 2025

Ronald Bernard Thomas was born on October 23, 1961, in Flushing, New York, to the proud parents of John and Grace Thomas.

Ronald received his education in the New York City Public School System.

Upon graduating high school, he joined the US Navy. After his Navy enlistment, he joined and became an officer in the N.Y.P.D. He retired from the 109th precinct....

Nov 29, 2025

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