Obituaries

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Larry Smith was born September 5, 1951 In Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Louis and Louise Smith. He transitioned from this earthly life into eternity on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Larry professed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Foster Chapel Church.

He received his...

Jun 24, 2024

Mr. Dhyan Latrell Spence was born November 13, 1970, in Las Angeles, Ca. to the union of Carl Otis McLaughlin and Connella Olivia Spence. He departed this peaceful life on Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence in Seamon, Ohio.

 Dhyan was baptized in the Church of Christ and was a member of The Church of Christ at Lawrence Ave. He...

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Mae Ford was born on May 9, 1918 in Franklin, Tennessee to Henry Ford and Nora Henderson. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Whites Creek Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Ms. Lillie accepted Christ at an early age and was united with New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee....

Jun 23, 2024

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Jun 23, 2024

Walter Jr. Cowan was born to the parents of Mary Frances (Little Mother) Cowan and Mays Brown on July 31, 1032. In Como, Tennessee.

Graduated from Henry County Training School and Central High School. After graduation he joined the United States Army in July 1951. He served in the Korea War.

Upon returning from the United States Army- Walter Jr. married the...

Jun 21, 2024

We are broken…. Our youngest sister, Nancy Minerva Guity, passed away last Thursday night due to natural causes. She joins our:

Estamos destrozados…. Nuestra hermana menor, Nancy Minerva Guity, falleció el pasado jueves por la noche por causas naturales. Ella se une a nuestro:• mother, Emma Bermudez Guity• father, Robustiano Ramos Guity,• sister, Maria Laida Guity• sister, Christina Delia Guity• brother,...

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Hall Gant was born on October 18,1954 to Dallas Lee Hall Sr. and Flora Key in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this earthly life for her heavenly home on Friday, June 21, 2024 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shirley was baptized at an early age and truly loved the Lord. Her faith in the Lord was a daily...

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Maggie Mae Dangerfield was born September 26, 1944 in Franklin, Tennessee to the union of Elmer McKissack and Addie Mae McKissack. She departed this sweet life on Friday, June 21, 2024.

 Maggie was united with Faith Church Inc. She was educated in the Williamson County Public School System. She was united in Marriage to Frank Allen Dangerfield, Sr. in 1969. 

In...

Jun 20, 2024

Mrs. Bettye R. Johnson was born November 20, 1938, in Lexington, Tennessee to the union of Obie Flake and Luenell Carver Flake. She departed this peaceful life on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her residence in Nashville Tennessee.

Bettye accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with The Holly Spring C.M.E. Church in Lexington. She relocated...

Jun 19, 2024

Janet (Naana Amponsah) Forkuo-Sekyere, 66, of Nashville, TN transitioned on June 19, 2024 in Nashville, TN. Janet was born on February 18, 1958 to Abena Tabi Nkrumah and Kwadwo Tontoh in Ntonso, Ashanti in Ghana. Janet attended a vocational college where she was trained in home sciences and became a professional seamstress and cook. She continued her education and passion...

Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Robert Lee Hardy was born May 5, 1939, in Marshall County, Tennessee to Hubert and Lillie Pearl Hardy on May 5, 1939. Robert passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Trevecca Health and Rehab in Nashville, Tennessee. 

“Hardy, Dink” as he was lovingly called by his friends and family attended school in Davidson County, Tennessee. Robert was employed by...

Jun 17, 2024

Jun 17, 2024

Rev. Dr. Joseph Washington Croom Jr. was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on August 2, 1929, to the late Rev. J.W. Croom Sr. and Mrs. Junie Cook Croom. He entered eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was raised in Greensboro, Alabama, until moving to Birmingham, Alabama, in 1944 at age 14. He attended A. H. Parker High School, where...

Jun 14, 2024

Michael Leondra Merrimon was born on September 30, 1972, to Johnny Merrimon, Jr. and Cheryl Harden-Nolan in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

He departed this life peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. 

Michael had his hope in Jesus Christ and was reared in the faith of The Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was educated in the Nashville Metropolitan Public School System....

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Michael Deangelo Blackwell was born to Reginald Dean Graddy and Vanessa Marlow on March 12, 1978 in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on June 14, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael professed his life in Christ at an early age, and was united with Fairfield Missionary Baptist, where he faithfully attended.

Michael received his education in the...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Jeremy Shane Evans was born April 29, 1986 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Jerry and Judy Evans. He departed this earthly life into eternity on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

 Jeremy accepted Christ as his personal Savior and exhibited Christ in his daily walk. Jeremy was educated in the Davidson County Public...

Jun 13, 2024

Ms. Jina Holden was born October 28, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee to Arthur Holden and Betty Allison. She departed for her heavenly home on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Jina professed Christ in her life at an early age and was a Christian.

Jina attended Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and was a graduate of East...

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Christopher Eugene Pope, II was born September 21, 1993 to Christopher Eugene Pope and Cynthia Lee in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed from this earthly life into eternity on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Nashville General Hospital at Meharry, Nashville, Tennessee. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was united with Friendship Missionary  Baptist Church.

Christopher received his formal...

Jun 9, 2024

James Rogers Reynolds was born to Caroline Clack and Rollie Edward Reynolds on March 9, 1937 in Pulaski, Tennessee. James’ early education was at Boardingham Elementary School in Giles county. He then attended Bridgeforth Middle School in Pulaski, Tennessee where he excelled in Piano from the age of 14. He moved to Nashville with his family in 1952 and was...

Jun 8, 2024

Mr. Ricky Goliath Gilbert was born on August 27, 1955 in McKenzie, Tennessee to the union LeRoy and Fairybelle Gilbert.  Ricky transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at his residence in McKenzie, Tennessee. Ricky was educated in the Carroll County School System, and was a graduate of  McKenzie High School.

Ricky accepted Christ in...