Obituaries

Bobbie Jean Wright

Bobbie Jean Wright

Jan 15, 2023

 

 

Ms. Bobbie Jean Wright was born on July 24, 1945, in Franklin, TN at The Johnson’s Clinic, the first child Deacon Ordway Wright, Sr. and Mrs. Armiller Flenoy Wright Hayes.

“Ms. Bobbie”, as she was affectionally known, was educated in Nashville Public Schools, graduating from Camron High School in 1963. Ms. Bobbie would go on to attend Tennessee...

Gerry Green

Gerry Green

Jan 13, 2023

 

Gerry Lynn Green was born on January 15, 1961 in Nashville, Tennessee to  the union of Thelma Jean Green and Billy D. Williams. She departed this earthly life on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gerry received her education in the Metro Nashville Davidson County Public School Systems, graduating from McGavock High School. She...

Fred Lee Jackson

Fred Lee Jackson

Jan 13, 2023

Fred Lee Jackson Sr. was born on August 03, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert L. Jackson Sr. and Maggie L. Jackson. He departed this earthly life on Friday, January 13, 2023 at AHC Vanco Manor in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

 

Fred was educated in Nashville Davidson County Public School Systems. After graduating from High School, he enlisted in...

Mary Sue Smith

Mary Sue Smith

Jan 12, 2023

Mary Sue Smith “Mama Sue” was born March 29, 1948 in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Thad and Della Holiday. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her residence in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Mary Sue was preceded in death by her father, Thad Holiday, mother, Della Holiday, brother, William Western, son, John Taft Western, great grandchild, Jeremy...

Katherine Pleas

Katherine Pleas

Jan 12, 2023

Katherine Bonner Pleas born June 24, 1934, in Nashville, Tennessee to Theodore and Wilma Butts departed this life quietly on January 12, 2023. Educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools, Kathy was a proud graduate of Pearl High School and went on to teach at McGavock High School from 1973 to 2002. Following her retirement, Kathy continued lighting the way for...

Nathaniel Hopper

Nathaniel Hopper

Jan 12, 2023

Nathaniel (Poochie) Hopper was born July 8, 1956 to Annie Harper and Will George Merriweather, who both preceded him in death. Nathaniel departed this earthly life on Thursday, January 12th, 2023.

Nathaniel received his education through Metropolitan Davidson County School System and was a graduation of North High School, class of 1974.

He confessed Hope in Christ at an early...

Marion Joyce Reed

Marion Joyce Reed

Jan 10, 2023

A loving tribute in remembrance of: Marion Joyce Reed, age 63 ended quietly on January 10, 2023.  Preceded in death by her son Martin Luther Reed.  Marion was born, February 7, 1959 in Winterport, Maine, to Patricia Reed Jobe and Ernest Porter Reed, Sr.

 Marion attended Metro Nashville Public Schools.  She accepted Christ in his life at an early age...

Taurus T. Oglesby Jr.

Taurus T. Oglesby Jr.

Jan 8, 2023

Taurus Tremain Oglesby Jr. was born on August 27, 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Tamika Caruthers and Taurus Oglesby Sr. He departed this life on Sunday, January 8th, 2023.

Taurus was educated in the Metro Davidson County Public School Systems, attending Whites Creek High School. He was employed as a Security Officer at Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

Taurus...

Bettie Corinne Manning

Bettie Corinne Manning

Jan 7, 2023

 

Until the early morning of January 7, 2023, our beloved mother, Bettie Corinne Manning graced this world with a spirit so fierce but full of endless love. Her journey of a lifetime began on May 25, 1955 and what a journey she lived in 67 years. She was born in Chicago, Il. to Alma (Manning) Jones - Long and...

Rethel Smith

Rethel Smith

Jan 7, 2023

 

Rethel Smith was born on April 5, 1926 to the late John and Nellar Smith. Rethel passed away on January 7, 2023 and was married to the late Ada Lee Smith in 1946. Rethel was a devoted husband and father along with deceased wife who raised twelve children.

 

Rethel along with his family departed Florida and relocated to...

Daniel Bernard Hicks

Daniel Bernard Hicks

Jan 6, 2023

Mr. Daniel Bernard Hicks was born April 10, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee to William Hicks and Clara Bell Perry Hicks. He departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Daniel was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools. He attended East High School.

Daniel was employed in the Landscaping business. He enjoyed what he did and...

Eric DeWaun Baker

Eric DeWaun Baker

Jan 4, 2023

Eric DeWaun Baker was born April 30, 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents, Eric Demond Baker and Nikki Patterson. He departed this sweet earthly life too soon on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Madison, Tennessee.

Eric was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Schools graduating from Hunters Lane High School in the class of 2022

Eric was employed by...

Kenneth Rowling Taylor

Kenneth Rowling Taylor

Jan 4, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Rowling Taylor was born July 17, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Florence and A.L. Taylor. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kenneth was educated in the Nashville Metropolitan Schools. He attended St. Vincent and Washington Junior High Schools.

Kenneth met his loving and...

Evie Mae Hyde

Evie Mae Hyde

Jan 4, 2023

 

Evie Mae Jernigan Hyde was born on April 28th, 1927 in Robertson County, Tennessee. She was the seventh of eleven children and the fourth born daughter to Maudie and Johnnie Jernigan. She professed her life to Christ at an early age at Second Grove C.M.E. Church, where she was a lifelong member. She continued to praise the lord until...

Birdie Joyce Mosley Bond

Birdie Joyce Mosley Bond

Jan 3, 2023

Birdie Joyce Mosley Bond was born February 28, 1944 in Houston, Mississippi to the union of Lizzie and Ulysses Mosley. She entered into rest on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Birdie accepted Christ and was united with World of Life Christian Center. She received her formal education in Denmark, Tennessee, attending West High School. She continued her education in Nashville, Tennessee...

Vonniest Harrien Booker

Vonniest Harrien Booker

Jan 3, 2023

Vonniest Harrien Booker, passed away on January 3, 2023, after a brief illness. She entered this life on June 4, 1935, to Lee and Racheal Harrien in Prentiss, Mississippi as the ninth child of twelve children. It is said that some people only walk this earth for a short time, Vonniest was blessed with 87 years of life on earth. 

At...

Sheila Smith Lowery

Sheila Smith Lowery

Jan 3, 2023

Sheila D. Smith-Lowery was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 19, 1956 to the union of the late Pastor Emeritus Rev. Henry K. Smith, Jr. and Irene B. Dunkley.Sheila was the eldest of six children born to this union. She was preceded in death by both parents, sister, Christine L. Smith, and brother Gerald L. Smith.She received her call to...

Daniel Henderson Bonner, II

Daniel Henderson Bonner, II

Jan 2, 2023

Daniel Henderson Bonner II, affectionally known to his family as “Deuce” was born on May 26, 2000, in Spokane, Washington to Daniel and Kimi Bonner. Being the fourth child, he was the baby of the family, with three older siblings (Kala, Danny and Dana) and was often seen in family photos holding up four fingers to represent his birth order...

Gertrude Bufford Giles

Gertrude Bufford Giles

Jan 2, 2023

Gertrude Bufford Giles was born on April 22, 1937 in Whiteville, Tennessee to the union of Susie Anna Douglas Bufford and Mace Bufford. She departed this earthly life on Monday, January 2, 2022 at the Waters of Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Gertrude accepted Christ at an early age and fellowshipped with St. Luke C.M.E. Church. She was educated in Whiteville,...

Michael Leevonta Woods

Michael Leevonta Woods

Jan 1, 2023

 

Michael Leevonta Woods was born August 1, 1993 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Mickael Lee Sparks and Tracie Woods. He departed this sweet life on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Michael was educated in Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was a graduate of Big Picture High School.

Michael was employed at a manufacturing Company...