Obituaries

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...

Jun 19, 2025

Jun 19, 2025

Darren M. Hambrick was born February 12, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents William and Imogene Hambrick. He departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Darren was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools he graduated in the Class of 1978 from Highland Heights.

Darren accepted Christ in his life at an...

Jun 19, 2025

William Lanier was born June 29, 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents Hurley Lanier and Betty Jean Moore. This fruitful life came to an end on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at McKendree Village in Hermitage, Tennessee.

William was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He lived in Nashville all his life.

William had a great sense of humor his...

Jun 17, 2025

Seantrez Devon Smith was born on February 6, 2006, in Nashville, Tennessee to Brittany Smith and Issac Lythe. He departed this short life on June 17, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Seantrez embraced Christianity, was baptized, and joined St. James Baptist Church. He received his education in the Metro-Nashville Public School system, graduating from Glencliff High School. He cherished...

Jun 17, 2025

Born November 30, 1952, Sandra Josephine Dillard was the beloved daughter of the late Thelma and Joe Dillard of Nashville, TN.

Sandra Dillard graduated from Cameron High School, where she continued her education at A & I University (now Tennessee State University), and received an Associate's Degree in Early Child Hood Education. She later pursued a dedicated career at Vanderbilt University...

Jun 17, 2025

With grace, strength, and a life marked by deep devotion, William Theodore Lytton departed this life on June 17, 2025. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Helen E. Turner-Johnson, William was lovingly raised by his grandparents, the late Jeff Lytton and Lorene Henderson-Spence-Lytton. From them, he inherited a foundation of faith, discipline, and unwavering love.

William proudly served in the United States...