Obituaries

Tucker Mallard, Jr.

Tucker Mallard, Jr.

Aug 13, 2023

Tucker Mallard Jr. was born on June 2, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Tucker Mallard Sr. and Mabel L. Parks Mallard. He entered into rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tucker was educated in Nashville, Tennessee, attending the Historic 1916 Elliott School in the Germantown Neighborhood. He enjoyed singing and listening to old school...

James Edward Johnson "Drag/Boose"

James Edward Johnson "Drag/Boose"

Aug 11, 2023

Mr. James Edward Johnson was born May 10, 1947, in Lewisburg, Tennessee, to his parents, Mary Margaret Johnson and Edward Brown. He departed this earthly life on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

James affectionately called “Drag/ Boose” was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools. He accepted Christ at a very early age and was...

Andre Diaplo Hughes

Andre Diaplo Hughes

Aug 11, 2023

 

Andre Diaplo Hughes was born on July 5, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Martha Overton and John Hughes. He departed this earthly life on Friday, August 11, 2023, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Andre gave his life to Christ as a teenager in Pegram, Tennessee. He later became a member at Fairfield Missionary...

Minister Dewitt Johnson

Minister Dewitt Johnson

Aug 11, 2023

 

James DeWitt Johnson, Known as DeWitt, was born November 27th 1945 to Jessie J Boyd and Pearl Johnson Boyd, in Nashville, TN. Preceded in death by five siblings; Remaining siblings are his sister, Brenda J Boyd and brothers, Reginald Johnson (June), Claude J (Jada) Johnson, Cecil Boyd, Bishop William Boyd (Marilyn), Roderick Boyd (Angela) his devoted nephews, Troy Boyd...

Stanley "Peaches" Smith

Stanley "Peaches" Smith

Aug 7, 2023

 

Mr. Stanley Irving Smith was born November 22, 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee, to his parents, Jesse Calvin Smith Sr.  and Vennie Seay Smith. He departed this earthly life on Monday, August 7, 2023.

 

Stanley accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. He was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools, graduating from Hillsboro High School.

 

Stanley...

Gary Jackson - Bro. Rakin Ramiz Rashad

Gary Jackson - Bro. Rakin Ramiz Rashad

Aug 5, 2023

 

Gary Lamour Jackson (Bro. Rakin Ramiz Rashad) was born December 30, 1955 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the parents George Jackson Sr. and Bertha Middlebrooks Jackson. He departed this life peacefully at his residence on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

 

Bro. Rakin Rashad was of the Muslim Faith. He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools...

Michael Luray Davidson

Michael Luray Davidson

Aug 3, 2023

Michael Luray Davidson was born on April 2, 1956, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Cora B. and William Davidson. He entered into rest on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael was educated in Nashville, Tennessee, attending Metro Nashville Public Schools. After completion of high school, he went on to serve his country...

Sancia Raye Blivens

Sancia Raye Blivens

Aug 3, 2023

 

Ms. Sancia Raye Blivens was born June 18, 1957 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of William Blivens and Pearlie Mae Hammonds. She departed this peaceful life on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sancia accepted Christ in her life and was united with Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Sancia was educated...

David Leon McGhee "Big Money"

David Leon McGhee "Big Money"

Aug 2, 2023

Mr. Leon McGhee was called home to our Lord peacefully on August 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. 

 

Mr. Leon was born to the late Mary and George McGhee on June 5, 1950, in Matthew, Alabama. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Barbara Stewart, and he spent 46 loving years with her. He accepted Christ at...

Rosetta Turner

Rosetta Turner

Jul 30, 2023

 

Rosetta Williams Turner, born in Davidson County, Tennessee on January 5, 1932, to the late Vivian Turner and Lawrence Williams.

 

She attended Immaculate Mother Catholic High School and Nashville Christian Institute.

 

She was affiliated with St. Mark M.B. Church for 28 years under Pastor Samuel McCrary and First Baptist M.B. Church under Pastor William Turner.

 

She...

Kenneth Reginald James

Kenneth Reginald James

Jul 30, 2023

 

Kenneth Reginald James was born March 26, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son to the late Mary Lee James.

Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and was a loving faithful member of Poole’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Woodville, North Carolina under the leadership of Pastor H.V. White. He later became a faithful member at Cowan...

Anthony R McGlother

Anthony R McGlother

Jul 25, 2023

 

Anthony Rontez McGlother was born July 2, 1979 to Donna F. Jackson and Ronnie E. McGlother. He was educated in Metro Schools. He attended Mt. Moriah Community Baptist Church. He always wanted to be the oldest of any situation and made it his mission to nurture and be sounding board for all he met. His heart was bigger than...

Steve J Patton

Steve J Patton

Jul 24, 2023

 

Mr. Steve Jerome Patton was born in Paris, Tennessee, to his parents, Minnie Wilkins and the late Robert Patton. He was a member of Sparks Street Church of Christ at an early age.

 He attended schools in Henry County. Steve had a smile that complimented his outgoing personality. He loved his family, dancing, and traveling with his mother Minnie.

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Romona Elouise Overton

Romona Elouise Overton

Jul 24, 2023

 

Romona Elouise Overton was born on November 6, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to the union of Betty and Warner Breveard. She departed this life on Monday, July 24, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Romona was educated in Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools, graduating from Stratford High School. She was united in Holy Matrimony...

Paul Douglas Hines

Paul Douglas Hines

Jul 24, 2023

 

Paul Douglas Hines was born on August 27, 1945 in Adairville, Kentucky to the union of Raymond and Margaret Hines. He departed this earthly life on Monday, July 24th, 2023 ay Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Paul was educated in Logan County Public School Systems in Adairville, Kentucky. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Second...

Jordan Deandre Stone

Jordan Deandre Stone

Jul 19, 2023

 

Jordan Deandre Stone was born on March 18, 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee to Shauna Hurt and Rajaesh Stone.  He entered into rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Jordan was educated in Davidson County Public School Systems, and he attended Whites Creek High School. He was employed as a Security Officer for a number of years.

Jordan enjoyed traveling, listening...

David James Thornton

David James Thornton

Jul 18, 2023

 

David James Thornton, who left this earth at the age of 42 on July 18, 2023, in Nashville, TN. Originally born in Pine Bluff, AR on October 20, 1980, David was a cherished figure in his community, a loving father, a dedicated son, a beloved brother, and an invaluable friend to all those fortunate to have known him. David...

Tony Renaldo Venson

Tony Renaldo Venson

Jul 17, 2023

 

Mr. Tony Renaldo Venson departed this earthly life on Monday, July 17th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on August 9th, 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee to Alvin Venson and Stella Beene Venson.

 

Tony was educated in Spokane, Washington, graduating from Medical Lake High School. He was a great swimmer, bowler, baseball and football player, and he loved...

Karen Newcomb

Karen Newcomb

Jul 17, 2023

 

Karen was born in Nashville Tennessee on June 29, 1960. She was the daughter of John and Mary Newcomb; one out of 9 children. She is proceeded in death by her father John Lee Newcomb and brothers Chadwick Newcomb, Andrew Lee Newcomb, John Alvin Newcomb, sister Joyce Ann Newcomb; grandparents, Nathanial and Lillian Livingston, John Lee and Emma Newcomb;...

Judy Lowe

Judy Lowe

Jul 16, 2023

 

Judy Lowe was born on January 12, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of John and LueSillia Huey. She entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Judy received her formal education in the Davidson County Public School Systems. She was employed with Bordeaux Long Term Care for a number of years.

Judy enjoyed shopping at Goodwill...