Obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

Willie B. Lockridge was born May 21, 1923 to Henry Lockridge and Lillie Alexander in Thompson Station, Tennessee.

Willie was a World War II veteran and worked for L&N Railroad for 45 years.  After retirement, he started his own lawn service.

Willie and Ruby Seay married June 13, 1946.  To this union they had four children, Alden A. Lockridge, Genoa (Donel) Perry,...

Feb 26, 2024

Kyrin (Ky) Phillip Marshall Gardner was born on March 31, 2000 in Nashville, TN to Ruth M. Gardner. He was preceded in death by twin sister, Kyra Rosina Marcia Gardner, grandmother, Oma Rosina (Robert) Phillips, grandfather, Opa Marshall W. Gardner, aunt Carmen A. Collins and best friend Ty’Vonceea (TyTy) Hayden. He was the third of four children. On February 26,...

Feb 26, 2024

Thomas Earl Shack, Jr was born January 3,1987 to the union of Debbie and Thomas Shack in Nashville,  Tennessee.  He departed this life on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thomas attended Swab Elementary, Bailey, and East Middle Schools.  He was a graduate of Stratford High School, class of 2005.

Thomas was employed with Hollister, Inc. for 10 years and later...

Feb 26, 2024

A true embodiment of her given name, Mrs. Beauty Patsy Miller epitomized true beauty not only in its physical form but also in the gems of wisdom, spirituality and care she graciously shared with all of those that she knew and loved. Born November 22, 1938 in Chattanooga, TN to Florence Juanita and Harold Joseph Wilks, The oldest daughter of...

Feb 24, 2024

Reverend William Kenneth Fite (“Buck”) was born October 29, 1959 (October 27, 1959) at Hubbard Hospital to Nannie Bell Fite (Roach) and Willie Walter Harper. He peacefully transitioned from his earthly life at home surrounded by his family EARLY in the morning of Saturday, February 24, 2024. Reverend Fite lived a life marked by unwavering faith, boundless love, and profound...

Feb 23, 2024

Feb 22, 2024

Our dear mother and grandmother Helen Marie Lewis Lee sadly passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 4, 1929, an only child, to the late Arnett J. Lewis and Sara Brown Lewis.  

As a young girl, Helen was a faithful member of St Phillips AME. She moved her...

Feb 20, 2024

Renaldo Jaqua Batey "Chilli", born to Kim & Frank on July 15,1989 in Nashville, TN, lived a happy, humorous, and free life. He transitioned peacefully surrounded by family & friends on February 20,2024.

He was educated in the Metro Nashville Public School system, graduating with the class of 2008 at Antioch High School.

 Over the years, Renaldo expressed his love for security...

Feb 20, 2024

Maurice Andre’ Dillard was born November 13, 1968 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of  Jessie Dillard and Julius Mitchell. He departed this peaceful life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville.

Maurice was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools and was a graduate of Maplewood High where he played basketball, football, and was a...

Feb 20, 2024

Clarence Burns, Jr. was born May 23, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Clarence Ricardo Burns, Sr. and Myrtle Barclay. Mack McGee was an instrumental piece in raising Clarence. Clarence departed this earthly life on Friday, February 20, 2024 at The Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Orbain Owens was born June 1, 1952 in Sledge, Mississippi to the union of James Owens, Sr., and Norvella Faulkner. He departed this life on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a 1969 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Orgain was united with the Holy Name Catholic Church.

He was employed as a...

Feb 19, 2024

Jimmie Mai Gentry Esmon, the second of two children was born November 18, 1944. She received her wings on February 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kinnard and Alice Gentry; husband, George Henry Esmon; sister Leolo Gentry Turner.

 Jimmie was a graduate of Natchez High School and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1962. She attended Tennessee...

Feb 19, 2024

Cathy Sue Herron Towles was born on November 8, 1963, in Whiteville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Mattie Sue (Spencer) Herron, her son, Stephen Andrew Towles and her grandparents, Robert and Sadie Herron, Sessie Spencer, Sr. and Rosie (Joy) Spencer, and Frances Spencer. She was the sixth of seven children. On February 19, 2024, Cathy...

Feb 17, 2024

Kyla Ariana Suzanne Green was the first of many things. She was the first child of John Green and Kendra Jack. The first great-granddaughter of John and Katherine Green and first grandchild of Willie Jack and Deneise Jack. She was also the first of her siblings to graduate and get accepted to college. Born on July 30, 2002, Kyla was...

Feb 14, 2024

Mr. Darrell Eugene Wright was born March 23, 1978 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Tyrone Power and Brenda Faye Wright. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

 “Rell” as he was affectionately called by his friends and family loved his family and friends. He attended Hillwood High School. In his...

Feb 14, 2024

James Calvin Beasley, Jr. was born on January 5, 1951, and departed life on February 14, 2024. He was the son of James Calvin Beasley, Sr. and Jo Anna Elizabeth Beasley. Calvin (as we all called him) received his education in the Nashville Public Schools, graduating from Pearl High School in 1970. He continued his education to become a licensed...

Feb 13, 2024

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Feb 11, 2024

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Feb 11, 2024

Mr. Leslie Hereford was born on May 24, 1943 the second of four children to the late Olivia Gustavia Hereford Brown in Madison County, Alabama.

He was educated in the Davidson County School System, attending Pearl High School. He later enlisted in the United States Armed Forces branch of the Army on June 23, 1963. He served three years during the...

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Elaine D. Woods was born September 8, 1951 in Fayetteville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Jessie Mae Palmer Dangerfield. She departed this peaceful life on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation in Madison, Tennessee.Elaine accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church. She was...