Obituaries

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...

Eric Christopher Davis

Eric Christopher Davis

May 10, 2025

Eric Christopher Davis was born October 18, 1988, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Woodie and Yvette Davis. He departed this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee

Eric accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was united with Born Again Church. He was educated in Nashville Davidson County and attended Davidson Academy. He continued...

Ada Gordon Bell

Ada Gordon Bell

May 10, 2025

Ada Pearl Hutton Gordon Bell was born July 7, 1943, in Davidson County to the late Lera T. Hutton and Clarence Turner. Ada departed this life Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ada Pearl was educated in Cheatham and Davidson County School systems.

Ada, lovingly called “Pearl” made a commitment to the teachings of Jesus Christ and united...

Roshutta Webster

Roshutta Webster

May 10, 2025

Ms. Roshutta Sevette Webster was born August 16, 1967, in Davidson Co. She was born to the late Allen Claybourne and JoAnn Webster. She entered eternal peace on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

She attended John Overton Comp High School in Nashville, TN.

Roshutta was a committed and faithful employee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center do 26 years in the EVS Department. She...

Raymond Holford

Raymond Holford

May 9, 2025

Raymond Ellis Holford — known to many as Kriss Famous — took his final bow on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a life lived at full volume. Born February 6, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Leland and Hattie Holford, Raymond grew up in the heart of North Nashville, a neighborhood that gave him his roots—and the rhythm that would define...

Phillip McGhee, III

Phillip McGhee, III

May 9, 2025

Services will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana 

Deshawn Eric Collier

Deshawn Eric Collier

May 8, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

Loletha Grier

Loletha Grier

May 7, 2025

Loletha Paulette Grier was born October 1, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee.   She was adopted by Robert and Lillie Grier.   She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Loletha accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with Merry Street Church of God 7th Day. She was...

Emma Nicholson

Emma Nicholson

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Emma Samuels Nicholson was born June 11, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of George and Cora Batey Samuels. She departed this sweet life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She was employed for several years as a Caregiver.

Emma married to the love of...

Mattie Casina Bowers

Mattie Casina Bowers

May 5, 2025

Mattie C. Bell-Bowers (“Casina”) was born to the late Bessie Rene Bell and the late Richard Lee Bell on October 16, 1960 in Dickson, TN. She suddenly departed this life on May 5, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mattie understood the need for spiritual guidance and accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at...

Charles Edward Morris

Charles Edward Morris

May 5, 2025

Mr. Charles Edward Morris Sr was born on February 27, 1958, in Paris Island, South Carolina to Bennie Hickman and Curtis Morris Sr. He departed this productive life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee after an extended illness. He was the last of the four children born. Edward (as he was fondly called by family)...

Richard Jones, Jr.

Richard Jones, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Richard Conklin Jones Jr. was born on November 12, 1947, in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late Richard and Inez Jones. He was the eldest of seven siblings and carried that responsibility with quiet strength, becoming a natural leader, steady presence, and example of dignity for his family.

 RC accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Sylvan...

Delois Edwards

Delois Edwards

May 1, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Mack Taylor

Mack Taylor

May 1, 2025

Mack Thomas Taylor Sr was born on January08, 1937, to Mary and Henry Taylor in Nashville TN.

Mack attended Nashville Public schools before he was enlisted into the United States Army in 1954. He received an honorable discharge upon completion of his service. After returning from the service, he worked in several professions including a butcher, and an employee of the...

Jacquez Aivery Hooten

Jacquez Aivery Hooten

Apr 30, 2025

Jacquez Aivery Hooten was born February 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee to parents, Derek Pinder and Johnyae Hooten. This sweet little life came to an end too soon on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.

Jacquez was a sweet handsome little boy. He loved playing with his twin brother, watching tv and smiling. He will...

Yama Velez Ali

Yama Velez Ali

Apr 28, 2025

Ms. Yama Velez Ali was born April 22, 1954, in Bronx, Ny. She departed this peaceful life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Yama accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She was currently united with the Seventh Day Adventist Church where she showed her belief by helping and giving to others. We all...

Betty Correthers

Betty Correthers

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Jean Braden "Hat" Correthers, the 9th of 12 children born to the late Elza and Alberta Braden, was born on June 9, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee. She peacefully transitioned from this life on April 26th 2025. Betty was educated in the Davidson County Public School system, where her love for learning and passion for the arts began. From a...

Lillard Brooks

Lillard Brooks

Apr 24, 2025

Lillard Russell Brooks was born on September 14, 1928, in the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was one of thirteen children born to John Leslie and Lillie Mae Martin Brooks. Lillard joined his older siblings—Louie, Gladys, Ruthie Bell, and Hazel—and was later followed by Edwin, Etta Ruth, John, Bobby, Don Lee, Betty Lou, Billie Joe, and Enoch Melvin. The...