Obituaries
Peter LeVar Churchwell
Jan 25, 2025
Peter LeVar Churchwell was born on February 16, 1978, to Peter D. Bumphus and Clara Churchwell in Hohenwald, Tennessee. From an early age, Peter’s gentle and endearing spirit was evident. He embodied kindness, compassion, and generosity, always showing a deep capacity for love and caring for others. Known for his love of family, selflessness, strength, infectious smile and laugh, desire...
Abraham Simmons, II
Jan 25, 2025
Abraham Teeweh Simmons, Jr. was born on October 2, 1949, in Monrovia, Liberia, to the union of Bishop Abraham Teeweh Simmons, Sr. and Mother Cora Berry Simmons. Known affectionately as "Abe" by family and friends, he lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love for those around him. Abe began his education at Haywood Industrial Mission (HIM) and accepted...
William Gentry Davis, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Gentry Davis Jr. a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He departed this earthly life on January 22, 2025 at the age of 79 at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born on February 1, 1945 at Meharry Hospital to parents William Gentry Davis Sr....
Esther Buchanan
Jan 22, 2025
The Great Author of All records that Mrs. Esther Ruth Owens Buchannan, a cherished child of the Lord, was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee on May 24, 1941. She was the twelfth child born to her parents Roberta Massey Owens and Collier Owens. Esther was the last surviving sibling of her...
James Lee Wilson
Jan 22, 2025
James Lee Wilson was born on March 30, 1952 to his parents, Viola E. Wilson and James R. Wilson in Henry County, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life and gained his wings on January 22, 2025.
James professed a Hope in Christ at an early age and united with Cedar Hill Baptist Church in Cottage Grove, Tennessee. He received his formal...
Eunice L Nowlin
Jan 18, 2025
Eunice Laverne Nowlin was born on February 2, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of Ewing Johnson and Cloetelle Cortner. After living a life filled with love and service, Eunice passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Centennial Hospital.
Eunice was a faithful member of Christ Shallow Missionary Baptist Church, where she was dedicated to her faith and...
Frank Ferguson
Jan 18, 2025
Frank Emanual Ferguson entered the world on August 10, 1947 as the first born to Annie Ferguson (Giddens). He was educated in Metro Nashville Public School System.
Frank was the eldest of seven children and definitely the caretaker. He was adamant that everyone be bathed, greased up and lined up on the sofa before his mother came home from work everyday.
Frank...
Ricky "Rick" Jones
Jan 17, 2025
Ricky Lamar Jones was born January 19, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the third born of five children to the late Rhodell and Authoree Jones. He accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age and he attended church regularly with his mother.
Rick attended Birmingham City Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He graduated from Wenonah High School in...
Matthew Morgan
Jan 16, 2025
Matthew Brian Morgan was born November 24,1986, in Aurora, Colorado to the union of Rickie and Leisa Morgan. He departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age at Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He was a 2005 graduate of Franklin High School...
Jo Natalyn Mercer
Jan 15, 2025
Jo Natalyn Scott Mercer was born on October 5, 1961 in Memphis, TN, to Joe N. and Mary Falls Scott. She was predeceased by her father; sister, Diana W. Faulkner; paternal and maternal grandparents; uncle, Earl L. Scott; and first cousins, Marcus Norris, Watarri Moore, and Kenton Moore.
Jo was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1962, at New Allen Chapel African Methodist...
Guynette Crowder
Jan 14, 2025
Guynette Frances Crowder was born September 29, 1955, and transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katie Knight Crowder Reynolds and Robert E. Crowder and Stepfather: George Reynolds along with brothers, Preston and Ronald Crowder.
She was a graduate of Maplewood High School and attended the...
Willie Mae Walton
Jan 12, 2025
Sis. Willie Mae Walton “WooWa” was born November 28, 1970, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Richard Walton and Sandra Brown. She departed this fruitful life on January 12, 2025.
Willie Mae was educated in the Wilson County Schools graduating from Franklin High School. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist...
Pastor Louis Taylor
Jan 12, 2025
Pastor Taylor was preceded in death by his godfather and uncle James Williamson, Jr.; sister Teresa Buchanan; grandson Alexander Hardy; and stepfather William Terrell, Sr. He leaves a legacy to honor and cherish his memory, devoted wife First Lady Carrie Denise Taylor; children Louis (Teanna Turner) Taylor, Jr., Teacher Kandi (Deacon Allen IV) Hall, Tamara Taylor, Cayla Harris; grandchildren Kierrion...
Rose Ann Jones
Jan 11, 2025
Rose Ann Jones was born on August 15, 1964 in Nashville, Tn to Ms. Annie Mae Seay and Mr. Richard Jones. She accepted Christ and had a personal relationship with the lord. Rose attended Metro Nashville Public Schools. Rose loved life, she enjoyed her nieces and nephews , her early years of playing softball and traveling.
Rose was preceded in death...
Vannessa Sanders
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Vannessa Sanders was born November 19, 1962, to Van Lee Sherrill and Dovie Mae Allen in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the youngest of seven children and was loved by many. She went by many names, such as Bertha, Pig, Miss Piggy, Nessa, Auntie, and Grandma, but most importantly, she was a wife and mother. Vannessa pursued her education in...
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