Obituaries

Femika Gill-Johnson

Femika Gill-Johnson

Sep 16, 2022

Femika Sheree Gill- Johnson was born on June 17, 1973 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Donna Gill and Robert Kelly. She departed this life on September 16, 2022 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Femika was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools, graduating from Whites Creek High School Class of 1991. She was married to Clinton...

Vanessa Yvette Turner

Vanessa Yvette Turner

Sep 16, 2022

Vanessa Yvette Turner was born on August 29, 1960 to the late Emma Jean and Freeman Turner. She gained her honorable wings and transitioned from this earthly life on September 16, 2022. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Samuel McCrary at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church.

Vanessa was preceded in death by her parents...

Jackie Odell Jenkins

Jackie Odell Jenkins

Sep 15, 2022

Jackie Odell Jenkins, 84 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022, at his home. Born January 21, 1938, in Wilson County, he was the middle child of the late Clarence and Frances Christine Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jesse Wardell Jenkins. Jackie professed a belief in Christ at...

Rev. James Samuel Gooch

Rev. James Samuel Gooch

Sep 14, 2022

James S. Gooch born March 18, 1933 in Nashville, Tennessee transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. He was the oldest of three children born to the parents of James Gooch and Tom Ella Perry, As children, they lost both parents and were raised by their mother’s sister Mrs. Mamie Perry-Osteen. James was educated...

Clark Kent Webb, Sr.

Clark Kent Webb, Sr.

Sep 14, 2022

Clark Kent Webb Sr. was born on January 16, 1955 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of William Webb Sr. and Lily Ream Webb. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Clark was educated in the Davidson County Nashville Public School Systems, attending Pearl High School.

Clark was employed with The Baptist Book Center and VA...

Adriana Omesha Christian

Adriana Omesha Christian

Sep 14, 2022

Adriana Omesha Christian was born on August 2, 1999 in Nashville, Tennessee to Tonya Christian and Carlus Branch. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Adriana was educated in the Davidson County Nashville Public School Systems. She enjoyed being with her children and spending time with family and friends.

Adriana was...

Timothy De'Andre Artis

Timothy De'Andre Artis

Sep 12, 2022

Age 31, passed away September 12, 2022, Survived by loving family. Visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 10-11 with funerae to follow at funeral home, Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Main. Complete obit forthcoming.

Micheal Lee Dixon

Micheal Lee Dixon

Sep 9, 2022

On a Friday, the 9th the Lord came to Michael lee Dixon and whispered into his ear. Michael left this life to take an eternal rest with the Lord.

Michael Lee Dixon was born April 13th, 1989, to the late Harriett Joy Dixon and Donald Dean Mathis in Nashville tn. He was educated in the Metro Davidson County School.

In...

Frank Blair III

Frank Blair III

Sep 9, 2022

Frank Blair III was born in Nashville, TN on January 1st, 1948, to the union of Frank Blair Jr and Lillian Gloria Dean Blair. Frank was the eldest of four children and was educated in the public schools of Nashville Davidson County, graduating from Cameron High school. Frank accepted Christ at a young age and was member of Greater St....

Harold William German

Harold William German

Sep 7, 2022

Harold William German was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 15, 1968 to Henry Humphrey and Brenda (German) Freeman. He departed his life on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Harold was education in Davidson County School attending Woodmont Elementary and Pearl High School. He continued his education by attending Barber College Cosmetology Board.

Harold was self employed has...

Mattie Cartwright

Mattie Cartwright

Sep 7, 2022

Passed away September 7, 2022. Mother Mattie Eva Cartwright was born to the late William and Clifferdean Mathis on February 8, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee Mattie departed this life on September 7, 2022 at Skyline Medical Center. Mother Cartwriht accepted Christ at a very early age. She later united with Greater Saint John Baptist Church under the late Pastor Dr....

Houston Mayhew

Houston Mayhew

Sep 6, 2022

Age 76, passed away September 6, 2022. Survived by loving family. Viewing Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 1-6 at funeral home. Visitation Thursday, September 22, 2022, 11-12 with funeral to follow at Berean Baptist Church 4825 Fairmeade Ct. Nashville, TN  37218. Burial in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.  

Joann Simmons

Joann Simmons

Sep 5, 2022

Joann Simmons was born on February 24, 1952 in Columbia, South Carolina to the union of Viola Richardson and Willie Davis. She departed this earthly life on Monday, September 5th, 2022.

Joann accepted Christ at an early age and fellowshipped with Grace Church. She was educated in the Richmond Public School Systems.

Joann was united in Holy Matrimony to...

Larry Tyrone Carrethers

Larry Tyrone Carrethers

Sep 5, 2022

- Age 73, departed September 3, 2022. Survived by children,Larry Q. Carrethrs; Yolanda Carrethers; Derwin Carrethers; Michael Jordan; Shajuana "Nikki" Thompson; Daniella Manning; Laquita Carrethers; a host of other relatives & friends. Public viewing, Tuesday, September 13th from 1-6pm. Visitation Wednesday, September 14th from 5-6pm with funeral to follow at Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church, 1004 S. Dickerson Rd. Goodlettsville, TN...

Cornell Garrett

Cornell Garrett

Sep 4, 2022

Cornell Garrett age 69 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Cornell was born  August 22, 1953 in Austin, Texas to Macy L. Earls and Ananies Garrett.  At the age of 18 months he relocated to Springfield, Tn Where Arminta Garrett raised him.

Cornell received his formal education in...

Sidney Eugene Chandler, III

Sidney Eugene Chandler, III

Sep 4, 2022

Sidney Eugene Chandler III was born on February 20, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Sidney Chandler II and Vera Chandler Short. He was raised by his grandparents Kathleen and Cleveland Short. He entered into rest on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sidney accepted Christ at an early age and united with Greater...

Dr. Gadson Jack Tarleton, Jr.

Dr. Gadson Jack Tarleton, Jr.

Sep 3, 2022

Age 102, passed away September 3, 2022 at Brookdale Green Hills. He was born April 29, 1920 in Sumter, South Carolina to Gadson and Ruby Delaine Tarleton, Sr.  

  Called "Jack" and "Doc" by those who knew him, he was an eager learner as a child according to his mother "Miss Ruby." Miss Ruby taught her children at home...

Mecara Michelle Renee Jackson

Mecara Michelle Renee Jackson

Sep 2, 2022

She is survived by her Husband Andre Maurice Claybrooks, Sons Tylen Jackson and Andre M. Claybrooks Jr., Daughters Zriya Claybrooks, Aniya Claybrooks, and Shania Claybrooks (stepdaughter), Mother Arica (Arrhenius) Eggleston, Brothers Michael (Alex) Brown, Montell (CaMeshia) Jackson, Arrhenius Fowler Jr., Mikeal Jackson, and Arnius Fowler Sisters Mercedes Jackson, Mikeria Jackson, Miesha Jackson, Mikah Jackson, Kunisha Davis, Arryonna Fowler, and Joslyn...

James Melvin McDaniels

James Melvin McDaniels

Aug 29, 2022

James Melvin McDaniels entered this earthly life on March 5, 1964 to Flora Ann Jennings in Nashville, Tennessee.

Melvin was educated in Nashville Davidson County School System. Melvin loved cooking where he was employed in the hospitality industry as a top chef for many years, he later ventured out to became a proud owner of his own lawncare service until...

Marsha Allen

Marsha Allen

Aug 28, 2022

Marsha “Maya” Allen graduated to Glory at the age of 64 on August 28, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Marsha was born into a big family to Violet Allen and Ernest Ford in Brooklyn, New York on June 5, 1958. 

Those that knew Marsha know that she loved being around family and friends and never shied away...