Obituaries

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...

Stephanie Brooks

Stephanie Brooks

Aug 31, 2024

Beloved, daughter, sister, niece, and friend, Stephanie D Brooks, transitioned into eternity on August 31, 2024. Her laughter and joyful spirit will forever resonate in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

 Stephanie was given the gift of life on September 30, 1970, to her parents Raymond and Vivian Brooks. She was born and raised in Nashville, TN where...

Tammy Terrell Vaughn

Tammy Terrell Vaughn

Aug 30, 2024

Tammy Terrell Vaughn was born December 21, 1969, in Nashville Tennessee to the parents, Vera Vaughn and Roosevelt Pirtle. The fruitful life ended on Friday, August 30, 2024, at her residence in Madison, Tennessee.

Tammy was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools, attending East High School. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with...

Michael Bond

Michael Bond

Aug 30, 2024

On August 24, 1973, at the tender age of 17, Michael answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army where he served honorably, including places like South Korea. He went on to complete his upper secondary education while serving his country. Michael finished a 43-year career with the Government of the United States when...

Jimmy Holt

Jimmy Holt

Aug 28, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Holt was born April 24, 1946 to the union of Jim Holt and Matilda Holt in Martin, Tennessee. He departed this sweet life after a brief illness on  Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Jimmy was employed by Metro Parks and Recreation Department. He was loved by many and will truly be...

John T Walker

John T Walker

Aug 28, 2024

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Mary Etta Lewis

Mary Etta Lewis

Aug 27, 2024

Sister Mary Etta Lewis was born October 13, 1944, in Stanton, Tennessee to the union of John and Pearlie Shaw Lewis. She departed this sweet life on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mary accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age and was currently united with Gospel United Missionary Baptist Church. She was educated in public...

Arminnie Elizabeth Shaw

Arminnie Elizabeth Shaw

Aug 27, 2024

Arminnie Elizabeth Collins Shaw was born September 30, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Milton Hale, Sr. and Mary Odessa Walker Collins. Arminnie answered her call and went to take her seat in glory on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee.

 She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united...

Theodore Blackburn

Theodore Blackburn

Aug 27, 2024

Theodore Richard “Ricky” Blackburn was born August 21,1954, in Covington, Kentucky to the parents Thomas Blackburn and Edith Hathman Blackburn. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ricky accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the late Rev. R.J. Brown at Mt. Zion...

James Edward Mitchell

James Edward Mitchell

Aug 26, 2024

Mr. James Edward Mitchell was born July 23, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Carl Rufus Mitchell and Edith Carleen Holman. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024.

James was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools and was a graduate of Pearl High School.

He accepted Christ in his life at an...

Eugene Gross

Eugene Gross

Aug 26, 2024

Eugene Gross a native of Nashville, TN was born to the late Eugene Williams and Anna Ruth Gross on January 27, 1947. He was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System. At the time of his passing, he was retired from Pepsi Cola where he was a hard worker for over thirty plus years.

 Eugene gave his life over to...

JaMontez Laron Johnson

JaMontez Laron Johnson

Aug 25, 2024

On August 24, 2024 our father called another one of our angels to join him in eternal life. Ja’Montez L. Johnson (Snoody) was born on June 6, 1998 to Starlene Johnson and James Thompson in Nashville, Tennessee. Ja’Montez was educated in Metro Public schools. He will always be remembered in our hearts and souls with his big smile and big...

Stephen "Stephen Rouse, IV", "Baby Steve" Chambers

Stephen "Stephen Rouse, IV", "Baby Steve" Chambers

Aug 23, 2024

Stephen (Rouse IV) Chambers departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born at Vanderbilt Hospital weighing 9 lbs ½ oz, 22 inches on July 12, 2024, to Ronnay Chambers and the late Stephen Rouse III.

Little Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Rouse, III, great-grandparents, Mary Frances Voorhies, Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Lynda) Kilby, Mr....

Kattie Mae Carpenter

Kattie Mae Carpenter

Aug 23, 2024

Kattie Carpenter was born December 8, 1944 in Memphis, TN to the late William Bill Fenner, Sr. and Izola Gray Fenner. She was one of 8 children. She was a devoted mother and loving grandmother. She loved her family and friends dearly. She worked for 10+ years at AVCO, 10+ years as a lab technician at Dupont and for 13+...

Jeanette Currie

Jeanette Currie

Aug 22, 2024

Jeanette Jacox Currie was born in Brownsville Tennessee to the late Mr. Martell and Mrs. Lady Frank Jacox. She attended both Haywood and Bailey Elementary schools. She graduated from Haywood High School. As a life learner, she continued her education attending Lane College Jackson TN, the Medical Career College and Meharry Medical School in Nashville TN for her Medical Doctor’s...

Ronlanda Gene Norfork

Ronlanda Gene Norfork

Aug 20, 2024

Ronlanda Gene Norfork, born on April 2, 1975, in Ripley, TN, departed this world far too soon on August 20, 2024, in Nashville, TN. The loss of Ronlanda came as a surprise to us all, leaving a deep sense of shock and sorrow among her family and friends. She touched the lives of many, and her absence leaves an irreplaceable...