Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

 

On March 7, 1977 a miracle baby boy, Kenneth “Kenny” A. Mullins was born to Angeline H. Mullins in Nashville, TN.   On Saturday, September 23, 2023 God had completed Kenny’s place so he could be with Him. (John 14:3) )

Kenny attended Davidson County School System and received his High School diploma from Hillwood High School. He obtained a certification in heating and...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Graham (Sonny, “Tiger” Scooby-Doo) Eustace Reid II was born on May 24, 1943 to the proud parents of Graham E. Reid Sr (deceased) and Cleo G. Brown-Reid (deceased) in Buffalo, NY. Graham, affectionately known as “Sonny,” was the second of two children born to this union. His sister, Valerie M. Reid-McLeish preceded him in death in June 2014.

An...

Sep 22, 2023

Lisa Marie Crowder was born on July 23, 1984, in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the union of James Crowder and Sandra Reagan. She entered into rest on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Lisa attended North Carolina and Tennessee Public School Systems. She furthered her education by obtaining her GED while in Lebanon, Tennessee and...

Sep 19, 2023

 

Latoya Teirra Waller was born June 8, 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Leonard Suggs and Mildred Waller. She departed this life on Thursday, September 19, 2023 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Latoya was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools Systems, graduating from Pearl Cohn High School, Class of 2000. She was an entrepreneur, and she...

Sep 19, 2023

Mr. Edward Goya Howard was born August 23, 1955 in Bomi Hills, Libera to the parents, Daniel Howard and Famata Taylor. He departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Booker Washington Institute i Monrovia, Liberia. He graduated high school with a degree in Mechanical Trade.

Edward was...

Sep 19, 2023

 

Billy was born on December 21, 1954 to Bessie J. Wilmont and William C. Thompson Sr. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and attended Metro Public Schools including Stratford and Maplewood High Schools. Shortly after, he joined the Navy and received a Honorable Discharge. Later, he worked as a Security Guard and with Metro Schools as a Custodian, where...

Sep 18, 2023

 

Born to the late O’Neal Johnson and Ethel Cole, Cheryl departed this life peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, after a long battle with Dementia.

She was preceded in death by her mother, father, daughter Christie Woodard, grandsons Zackery and Zaquan King, and grand pups Joy Woodard and Giovanni Cole-Fields.

Originally, Cheryl was educated in Public Schools but later...

Sep 18, 2023

 

James “Roger” Wallace was born June 16, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the union of Oliver Wallace Sr. and Ada Belle Wallace. He departed this life on Monday, September 18th, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

James affectionately called “Roger” by his friends and family was educated in the Davidson County Public School Systems. He attended Carter...

Sep 16, 2023

Jacquelyn Denise Truitt Sims was born on January 12, 1954, in Fort Myers, Florida to the union of Rachel Elizabeth Warren and Elijah Dennis Truitt. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Alive Hospice residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jacquelyn was educated in the Lee County Public School Systems. She graduated from Cypress Lake High School, class...

Sep 16, 2023

Hattie Mae (Clowney) Griffin-McAdoo was born March 19, 1953 in White Plains, NY to John Henry and Margaret (Young) Clowney. She was one of six children: Samuel Clowney, Willie Clowney, John Clowney, Louis Jordan Clowney, and Helen Teresa Clowney.

Her family moved to Baltimore, MD where she graduated from Dunbar High School, Baltimore, MD, and received a B.S. in nursing...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Mr. Howard Brown was the son of Edward Brown Jr. and Mary Ellen Lockridge Brown. He was born on February 14, 1948 in Columbia, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Howard was educated in the Maury County Public School system graduating in 1966 from Carver Smith High School. After high school, he was drafted...

Sep 13, 2023

 

(Ethel) Irene Duckett Weaver McGruder, PH.D. completed her earthly journey on Wednesday afternoon, September 13, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born September 28, 1933, in Roanoke, VA to Willie James and Willie Lou (Smith) Duckett. Reared in a Christian home, she was baptized at an early age and was active in her church activities and remained committed to...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Jo Ann Huff Felts was born December 31, 1952 in Bowling Green, Ky. to Oliver Huff and Evelyn Carnahan. She was one of twelve children. Her family relocated to Franklin, Kentucky where she was raised until she turned sixteen. After turning sixteen she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee to raise her own family. She was employed as a secretary until...

Sep 12, 2023

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mr. Kenneth Louis Scruggs was born October 12, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Laurel Sharp & Mac Scruggs. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kenneth accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a Christian by faith.

He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools...

Sep 12, 2023

 

Mrs. Judy Ann Cockrill Newell was born January 24, 1948, in Hermitage, Tennessee to the union of Ira and Lillian (Kittrell) Cockrill. She departed this peaceful life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Judy accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She was currently united with Faith...

Sep 11, 2023

 

Dr. Eugene Carlson Eiland, an Emergency Medicine Physician from Nashville, Tennessee, went to eternal rest on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Dr. Eiland was a caring physician and lifelong learner who believed strongly in serving others. One of the happiest moments of his life was when he became a father. He was the father to Eugene...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Harry Leon Wade, 81, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 24, 1942, to Oscar and Mary Wade, Jr. Harry accepted Jesus Christ early in life. He entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Harry graduated from Pearl High and continued his education at Tennessee State University. There he met his wife, Jo Ann Reel, whom he married...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Danielle Nicole Yarlett was born in Nashville, Tennessee on February 3, 1996 to Sharon Murry and Daniel A. Yarlett Sr.

 She entered into rest on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Danielle accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Street MBC. Danielle was a former member of the FSMBC Praise Team the Junior Usher Board and youth group....

Sep 9, 2023

 

Rubener Teague was born December 7, 1947 in Puryear, Tennessee to the union of Dorl and Mary Marie Tharpe. She departed this peaceful life on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her residence in  Puryear, Tennessee.   Rubener was a graduate of Central High School. She was employed for many years with the Paris Shirt Factory and later found her...