Obituaries

Richard Henry Thomas

Richard Henry Thomas

May 26, 2025

Richard was born June 5, 1961, to the late Harvey Thelmar Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Parker.

He attended Henry County High School. Richard married the love of his life Gloria Anne Wilson on February 8, 1980, and they spent 45 years together through good times and bad times. This union created 2 children, Richard (Ann Marie) Thomas, Jr., Paris and Ty...

Glenetta Shaw

Glenetta Shaw

May 26, 2025

Glenetta (Ella) Shaw, age 88, was born on August 14, 1936, and entered eternal rest on May 26, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Glenetta was preceded in death by her great-aunt, Betty (Bebe) Harrison; William Charles Shaw (Dada); her two daughters, Cynthia Shaw Satterfield and Deborah McKissack; her mother, Mary Buford; her father James (Poochie) Harrison; her...

Terry Clark

Terry Clark

May 26, 2025

Mr. Terry Wayne Clark was born January 9, 1963, in Bruceton, Tennessee to the union of James Edward Clark and Sadie Mae Douglas. This fruitful life came to an end on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Terry was a 1982 graduate of Atwood High School in West Tennessee. After high school he enlisted in the...

Roy Lee Brown, Jr.

Roy Lee Brown, Jr.

May 25, 2025

Roy Lee Brown, Jr. was born on February 14, 1945, to Roy Lee Brown, Sr. and Annie R. Leonard Brown in Nashville, Tennessee. He gained his wings and entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Roy accepted Christ in his life at an early age and later united with St. Teresa Holiness...

Rosetta Williams

Rosetta Williams

May 24, 2025

Ms. Rosetta Williams was born May 24, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Willie Seward and Phillip Wilson. This sweet life came to an end on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Rosetta was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was currently a member of Center...

Luke Jacox

Luke Jacox

May 22, 2025

Luke Kyle Jacox was born on June 8, 1936, in Brownsville, Tennessee (Haywood County) to Elder Jonas and Emma Jacocks. He was the sixth child born out of eleven children and uncle to two nephews who were also raised by his parents as his brothers. Luke accepted Christ at an early age at the Church of God and Christ where...

Donesha Bell

Donesha Bell

May 20, 2025

Donesha Nicole Bell was born to Dominique N. Bell and the late AngeloB. Higgins on September 29, 1994 in Nashville, TN. She accepted Christ at a early age. Donesha graduated from John Overton High School in 2013.She was preceded in death by her father, Angelo B. Higgins; grandmother Carolyn Randle; grandfather Wilbert Randle Jr.; great-grandmother Mary L. Bell; great-great-grandmother Ora...

Latasha Jordan Black

Latasha Jordan Black

May 20, 2025

Latasha Jordan Black was born March 2, 1990, in Pulaski, Tennessee to the union of Willie Black and Sonya Canaday. This short life came to an end on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Metro General Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Latasha was employed by Burger King Restaurant.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Andrew Black “Pop” and Margaret Joe Black,...

Betty Ann Wallace

Betty Ann Wallace

May 19, 2025

Betty Ann Wallace was born on December 13, 1946, to Rosie May Brock Crutcher and Stepfather, Edward Brock in Smyrna, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully and entered eternal life on May 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a beloved daughter, mother, wife, and friend to many.

Betty accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Friendship...

Thomas C. Cato

Thomas C. Cato

May 19, 2025

Mr. Thomas Curtis Cato was born October 23, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert and Juanita Cato. He departed this fruitful life on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was currently united with Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church.

Thomas was educated in the Nashville Davidson...

Mamie Braden

Mamie Braden

May 19, 2025

Mamie Irene McCoy Braden was born May 28, 1938, to the parents Felix McCoy and Goldie Cannon McCoy in Lynnville, Tennessee. This sweet and productive life came to an end on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mamie was educated in Giles County Public Schools, graduating from Bridgeforth High School in Pulaski, Tennessee. She was baptized...

Rotez Niko McNeal

Rotez Niko McNeal

May 17, 2025

Rotez Nico McNeal was born October 22, 1990, in Nashville, Tennessee to Rochelle McNeal and Delores Marie McNeal. He departed this life Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Rotez accepted Christ in his life. He was currently a member of Love United Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools and was a graduate of McGavock High School....

Phillip Morgan

Phillip Morgan

May 15, 2025

Mr. Phillip Obraint Morgan Sr., 89 years old, departed this life on Thursday May 15, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He was born June 17, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of the late Ella and Ernest Morgan.

He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and in his early years united with Mount Gilead Baptist Church and later...

Leonard R. Hunter

Leonard R. Hunter

May 15, 2025

Leonard Robertson Hunter was born November 30, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Leonard Robertson and Joanna Hunter Patton. This fruitful life came to an end on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, Tennessee.

Leonard accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was united with Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church of...

Mother Laura Seay

Mother Laura Seay

May 15, 2025

Laura Beatrice Booker Seay was born on July 11, 1940 in Hohenwald, Tennessee to Elder Athon and Edna Booker. She transitioned to be with our Lord May 15, 2025. At an early age, Laura assumed her role as a God-Fearing Woman. In 1970 she embraced the love from Elder Carlton Glenn Sr., and the Glenn Tabernacle United Primitive Baptist Church...

Richard Isaac Southall

Richard Isaac Southall

May 14, 2025

Richard Isaac Southall, affectionately known as "Preacher," was born on October 16, 1944, in Franklin, Tennessee, to the late Oss and Susie V. (Petway) Southall. He peacefully departed this life on May 14, 2025, at the age of 80.

Richard was the third eldest of nine children, five girls and four boys, and the oldest of the four brothers in the...

Barbara Weakley

Barbara Weakley

May 14, 2025

Ms. Barbara Jean Weakley was born July 4, 1951, in Woodbury, Tennessee. This beautiful life ended on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Lakeshore Heartland Nursing Senior Living Community in Nashville, Tennessee.

Barbara was educated in the Woodbury and was baptized in the Church of Christ in Woodbury.

She was employed by Metro Schools and Wendys. In her spare time, she enjoyed grilling...

Ethel Mai Rucker

Ethel Mai Rucker

May 13, 2025

Ethel Mai Hendren Rucker was born September 1, 1942, in Nashville, Tn. to the late Prince Albert Hendren and Callie Young Hendren. She was the only child to this union. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her residence in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Ethel accepted Christ in her life at an early age.

Ethel married the love of her...

Matthew Louis Keith

Matthew Louis Keith

May 12, 2025

Matthew Louis Keith, born on February 3, 1979, in Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Cumberland City, Tennessee. He was a cherished member of his family and the community, whose presence enriched the lives of those around him.

Matthew graduated from Rhea County High School and furthered his education at Middle Tennessee State University and the University...

Charles Williams, Jr.

Charles Williams, Jr.

May 12, 2025

Charles Anthony Williams, Jr., was born September 29, 1987, to Charles Anthony Williams, Sr. and Beverly Renee Jackson. Charles passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.

TJ as he was affectionately known attended Metro Davidson County Schools. He was a kindhearted and thoughtful person which followed him through adulthood. Throughout his career Charles worked for Christie Cookies and Num Nums of Nashville...