Obituaries

Howard Lewis Clark

Howard Lewis Clark

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Howard Lewis Clark was born June 23, 1937, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Howard Franklin and Matie Clark. Howard departed this earthly life to his eternal life on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Howard was educated in the Nashville Davidson County School System. He accepted Christ in his life and was currently...

Lawrence Russell

Lawrence Russell

Jul 21, 2024

Lawrence Allen Russell Sr was born October 22, 1950, to James W. Russell Sr and Luberta Coleman Russell in Nashville, TN. Lawrence departed this life on Sunday July 21, 2024.

Lawrence professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. Although he didn't belong to a church Lawrence was a faithful viewer of Creflo Dollar,...

Jeannette Stewart

Jeannette Stewart

Jul 20, 2024

Jeannette Stewart was born on November 25, 1956 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the union of Gladys Taylor Walls and Richard Walls, Sr. She was one of thirteen children to this union. She received her formal education at Scottardville High School in Baton Rouge and attended Southern University.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She was a...

Earl D. Cooksey

Earl D. Cooksey

Jul 20, 2024

Mr. Earl Douglas Cooksey was born September 22, 1947, in Erin, Tennessee to the union of Velmore and Laura Turner Cooksey. Earl departed this fruitful life surrounded by his wife, daughter and grandson at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Earl was educated in the Houston County Public Schools.

Earl accepted Christ in his life at an early...

Aramis Nova Ailsworth

Aramis Nova Ailsworth

Jul 18, 2024

Little Aramis Nova Ailsworth was born March 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents Tery Ailsworth and Chynah Rencher. His tenue here on earth ended on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Aramis was a sweet baby with a million-dollar smile. He would react to his mommy’s voice and loved taking naps with...

Deborah Lacy

Deborah Lacy

Jul 18, 2024

Deborah Jean Lacy was born July 12, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Allen Lacy, Jr. and Dorothea Hunt Lacy. She departed this life on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Deborah was a follower of Christ and made her call and election sure at an early age. She was united with the First Baptist...

Effie Mai Dunn-Wilkerson

Effie Mai Dunn-Wilkerson

Jul 18, 2024

Effie Mai Dunn Wilkerson was born on February 18, 1929, in Springfield, TN, Robertson County, to the union of Ernest and Idella Dunn. After a brief illness, Effie departed this life on July 18, 2024.

Mai, as she was affectionately known, graduated from the historic Bransford High School in Springfield, TN. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age...

Katherine Cousin-Grimmett

Katherine Cousin-Grimmett

Jul 17, 2024

Katherine Irene Cousin-Grimmett, known affectionately as Irene, was born in Detroit, MI to Annie Lou Ford and the late James Edward Mitchell, Jr. She attended Chadsey High School and pursued further education at the College of the Desert in California. Irene met her husband, Lawrence Grimmett, during her teenage years, and they married when she was 18, marking the beginning...

Emmilye L. Wilson-Walton

Emmilye L. Wilson-Walton

Jul 16, 2024

Mrs. Emmilye L. Wilson-Walton was preceded in death by her father, Nathaniel L. Wilson, mother, Nannie Wilson, husband, Julian Walton, brother Nathaniel E. (Gala) Wilson, and beloved cousins, Benjamin Wilson and Wendell Teague. She leaves to cherish her memory her faithful daughter, Lynoria (Curtis) Cathey, devoted brother, Thomas Wilson, grandchildren, Lyneesya Greigh (Brian) Laurore, Sheighlyn Cathey, great-grandson, Kingston Laurore, nephews,...

Demeria Hollingsworth

Demeria Hollingsworth

Jul 15, 2024

Our Angel was born on April 10, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee to Rayana Smith and Delmarc Hollingsworth. Our sweet Demeria was a ray of light in all of our lives; radiating warmth, joy, and love. Her intelligence and bright spirit shined a light on everything she did, from her school work to time spent with family and friends.

Demeria was a...

Susie Mae Bradley

Susie Mae Bradley

Jul 14, 2024

Mrs. Susie Whitney Bradley was born March 13, 1951, in Charleston, Mo., to the parents, Rev. Tim Whitney and Elsie Whitney. Susie gained her wings and entered into the heavenly gates on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.

 Susie confessed her loved and dedicated her life to Jesus at an early age of 12. She was a member of True...

Ricky Everett Morehead

Ricky Everett Morehead

Jul 12, 2024

Ricky Everett Morehead, of Old Hickory/Mt Juliet, TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, July 12, 2024. 

Born on August 24, 1957 in Nashville, TN, he was the eldest son of the late Everett and Marjorie (Helen) Morehead. He is survived by a devoted wife, Patricia Harris-Morehead of 44 years matrimony; a loving daughter, Tiffany M. Johnson...

Dorothy "Bea" Palmer

Dorothy "Bea" Palmer

Jul 11, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Beatrice Palmer affectionately called “Bea” was born on June 29, 1961 to Charles William Palmer and Sarah Ann Palmer in Nashville, Tennessee. She was called to her final resting place peacefully, early Thursday morning of July 11, 2024. Dorothy accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at an early age.

Dorothy received her formal education in the...

Charles Copeland

Charles Copeland

Jul 10, 2024

Mr. Charles Horace Copeland was born December 7, 1936, in Henry, Tennessee to the union of Henry T. Copeland and Jewel Porter Copeland. Charles went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Charles was educated in the Henry County School System and was a 1955 graduate of Historic Central High...

Bobbie Deene Smith-Jones

Bobbie Deene Smith-Jones

Jul 6, 2024

Ms. Bobbie D. Smith Jones was born July 18, 1944 to the union of James Aaron Smith, Sr., and Eula Bell McCoy Smith in Culleoka, Tennessee (Giles County). She joined her heavenly family on Saturday, July 6, 2024 with her family by her side in Nashville, Tennessee. She was third born in a set of triplets, surviving her other two...

Georgia Hightower

Georgia Hightower

Jul 6, 2024

Georgia Ellen Hightower (Moore), born October 27, 1953; aged 70, peacefully transitioned to eternal life on July 6, 2024, in the comfort of family in her home. She was born in Nashville, TN, and remained a lifelong resident of the city. Georgia dedicated her career to serving others, working in various capacities at Aladdin Industries for many years, the Metropolitan...

Morris Clinton Swanson "Heggie"

Morris Clinton Swanson "Heggie"

Jul 5, 2024

Morris Clinton Swanson (Heggie) was born January 28, 1961 in East Nashville, TN also known as Rock City to the union of Ann & Leon Swanson. He was the 7th child of their 8 children. 

Morris went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 5th at his North Nashville home. He was Baptized at an early age at...

Yvonne Davidson Kelani

Yvonne Davidson Kelani

Jul 5, 2024

Ms. Yvonne Davidson Kelani was born February 27, 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Remus and Annie Davidson. She departed this peaceful life on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Yvonne received her formal education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System.

Yvonne accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age....

Agnes Savage

Agnes Savage

Jul 5, 2024

Ms. Agnes Marie Savage was born in Kelford, North Carolina on January 31, 1937, to the union of Linwood and Marie Savage. She passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at her residence in Antioch, Tennessee.

 Agnes relocated to Buffalo, N.Y. in 1941 with her parents and younger siblings, Betty Jean and Dora Mae, whom are both deceased. Agnes gave her...

James Davis

James Davis

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. James Edward Davis, Sr. was born on November 29, 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee to Stonewall Davis and Pearline Coleman. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

James accepted Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age. He was united with Russell Tabernacle Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

James received his...