Obituaries

Antonio Deshawn McCray

Antonio Deshawn McCray

Apr 26, 2023

Complete Obituary forthcoming.

Ella Bell Vance-White

Ella Bell Vance-White

Apr 25, 2023

 

Ella Bell Vance White was born on April 28, 1943 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Prince Vance and Callie Mae Vance. She entered into rest on Tuesday, April 25,2023, at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Ella was educated in the Aberdeen School District of Monroe County, Mississippi. She was employed as an Adjuster with Direct Insurance Company.

 

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Clarence McCord, Jr.

Clarence McCord, Jr.

Apr 25, 2023

Clarence McCord Jr. was born on November 15, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Carol McCord and Clarence McCord Sr. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Clarence was educated in Davidson County Metro Nashville Public School Systems. He was employed in the customer service field for many years.

Clarence “CJ” as he...

Judy Ann Harris-Williams

Judy Ann Harris-Williams

Apr 25, 2023

Complete Obituary forthcoming.

Charlie Aaron Boyd

Charlie Aaron Boyd

Apr 24, 2023

 

Mr. Charlie Boyd was born January 17, 1948 in Mansfield, Tennessee to Travis Boyd and Esevean Teague. He passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence in Paris, Tennessee.

Charlie was educated in the Henry County Schools and was a 1965 graduate of Central High School.  He was married to Peggy Ann Terry Boyd on December 27, 1967....

Risikat Egbeyemi Abe

Risikat Egbeyemi Abe

Apr 24, 2023

Risikat Abe was born May 3, 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria to the parents, Tajudeen Egbeyeni and Toyin Obafemi. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2023 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Risikat was a graduate of Ajangbandi High School. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was a member of Christ Apostolic...

Larry Edward Coleman

Larry Edward Coleman

Apr 24, 2023

 

Larry Edward Coleman Sr. was born September 3rd, 1947 to the late Elva Reedus Mosby and the Late

Edward Coleman. He departed this life on April 24th, 2023. Larry was educated in both the Catholic and Nashville public school systems. He graduated from Pearl Senior High School in 1965 and continued his education at Tennessee State University. Larry professed...

Ricardo Edward Lang

Ricardo Edward Lang

Apr 24, 2023

 

Rev. Ricardo E. Lang was born on January 16, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Edward Gill and Dorothy Lang. He departed this life on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence in Madison, Tennessee.

Rev. Lang was educated in the Davidson County Public School Systems, attending Head School and graduating from Pearl High School, class of...

Sharon Denise Benford-Collier

Sharon Denise Benford-Collier

Apr 23, 2023

Sharon Denise Benford-Collier was given her heavenly wings on April 23, 2023. She was the oldest of six children, born October 16, 1966, to Eliza Benford. She was educated in the Davidson County School System, graduating from East Nashville Senior High School.

She moved to Kansas City, Kansas in the early 1990's. Sharon was known for her smiling face and...

Jeffery Marcellus Fair

Jeffery Marcellus Fair

Apr 20, 2023

 

Jeffrey Marcellus Fair, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on April 20, 2023, at the age of 53 in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on February 21, 1970, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the second child of the late Dr. James W Fair and Carolyn Amos Fair.   Jeff's early years were primarily spent in Jeffersonville, Missouri....

Shirley Truett-Mitchell

Shirley Truett-Mitchell

Apr 20, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Mitchell (74) of Nashville, TN, received her wings on April 20, 2023, at 5:30 am. She was born in Nashville, TN January 29, 1949, to the late Azzle and Larvell Truett. Shirley graduated from Pearl High School, class of 1967, and received her Associate’s Degree from Tennessee State University. On August 13, 1977, she united in holy...

Gwendolyn Marie Lane

Gwendolyn Marie Lane

Apr 20, 2023

 

Gwendolyn M. Lane was born on March 3, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Eseveline Smith and Dan Stevenson. She entered peacefully into rest on Thursday, April 20th, 2023.

Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age at Gordon Memorial Methodist, she later became a faithful member of Friendship M.B. Church.

Gwendolyn received her formal education in the...

Evelyn Sweatt

Evelyn Sweatt

Apr 20, 2023

 

Evelyn Delorse Sweatt better known as “Puttin” took her wings and flew to meet her maker on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Born to the Eddie and Gertrude Sweatt, on March 1, 1943 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, and foster mother, Ola Sherrill.

Evelyn was baptized...

Larry Elliott

Larry Elliott

Apr 19, 2023

 

Larry Lamar Elliott Jr.  was born on November 18, 1972 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Beserene Hambrick and Larry Elliott.

 

Larry received his education in the Davidson County Nashville Public School Systems, attending Hunters Lan High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, receiving an honorable discharge.

 

Larry was a member...

Mildred Nadine Smith

Mildred Nadine Smith

Apr 19, 2023

Complete Obituary forthcoming

Keyez Lenox

Keyez Lenox

Apr 19, 2023

 

Keyez Ramontae’ Lenox departed this life on April 19, 2023. He was born August 9, 1995 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Keyez graduated from Cora howe School in 2014 and planned to continue his education to become a peer counselor. He believed in the Lord although he wasn’t a member of a church, he visited several churches over the recent years.

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Lisa Darlene House-Jones

Lisa Darlene House-Jones

Apr 19, 2023

 

Lisa Darlene House Jones was born in Portland, Tennessee on August 8, 1969 to the union of Charles and Shirley House. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her residence in Antioch, Tennessee.

Lisa accepted Christ at an early age and united with Crossroads Church. She was educated in the Sumner County Public School Systems,...

Mother Althea Raynell Rooks

Mother Althea Raynell Rooks

Apr 17, 2023

 

Mother Althea Raynell Rooks was born on September 27, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee to Ara Kelly Branch. She departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2023 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mother Althea was educated in Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She worked in the warehouse industry. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and shopping in magazines.

Mother Althea...

Keylando "Rambo" Dotta Powers

Keylando "Rambo" Dotta Powers

Apr 16, 2023

Keylando Dotta Powers was born on March 18, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Sharonda Cunningham and Connie Powers. He departed this life on Sunday, April 16th, 2023.

Keylando affectionately called “Rambo” was educated in Davidson County Public School Systems, graduating from Whites Creek High School. He accepted Christ at an early age at St. Matthews M.B. Church.

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Theron Lacy

Theron Lacy

Apr 13, 2023

 

Theron Ira Louis Lacy was a caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was born on May 17, 1973, to Ira Lacy Jr. and Sonja Taylor Lacy. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ira Lacy, Sr., and, Louis and Peggie Taylor.

Theron met his wife, Janice Okeke, in 2003, and united in holy...