Obituaries
Dorothy Shelton
Jul 20, 2025
Dorothy Geraldine Shelton was born February 9, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert Hicks and Canova Watson Hicks. This beautiful soul was called home from her earthly labor to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dorothy was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools attending Pearl High School. She accepted...
MacQuavis Delane Sims
Jul 19, 2025
MacQuavis Delane Sims (MAC) quietly slipped away on July 19, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1981 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Cassandra Sims-Horton (Sandra); Also preceded in death by his grandmother’s, Margaret Sims and Marylouise Lane; step-father, Howard Horton, Sr; Uncle James Sims, Sr (Poncho).
MacQuavis was United with the St. Anselms' Episcopal Church. He attended school within...
Kenny Williams, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Kenny M. Williams was born on August 18, 1967, in Chicago, ILL to Wallace & Rosetta Gipson Williams. This peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenny will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace and brothers, Andrew, Tommy and Alvin Williams.
He...
Dorothy Ann Donnell
Jul 17, 2025
Dorothy Ann Grigsby Donnell was born April 5, 1951 to the late John L. and Anna C. Grigsby. She was the eldest of seven children within this marriage. She got her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Dorothy has always resided in Nashville Tennessee. She got her education from Metro Nashville Public School System where she graduated from Hume Fogg...
Carl P. Davidson
Jul 17, 2025
Carl Pierre Davidson was born September 1, 1946, to the late Sam and Maxine Davidson in Nashville, Tennessee. Carl went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2025, at 7:02 p.m. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Davidson and his eldest son Ricky Davidson.
Carl was educated in Nashville, Tennessee at Haynes Elementary and Haynes...
Shavonzia Bright
Jul 17, 2025
Shavonzia Bright was born on January 8, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Ethel White and Howard Knight. She peacefully departed this life on July 17, 2025.
At a young age, Shavonzia accepted Christ and became a member of Bass Street Baptist Church. She received her education in the Metro-Nashville Public School system.
Shavonzia dedicated many years to her work as a laborer...
Ralph Boyd
Jul 17, 2025
Ralph Edward Boyd, age 66, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late John Lockridge and Alma F. Boyd, Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he exemplified dedication and courage. He joined Morning Star M.B. Church in 2014. He is a proud...
Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey
Jul 15, 2025
Judy Alice Crittenden Winfrey was born August 15, 1933 to the late Herbert Victor Crittenden and Hattie Alexander Crittenden in Old Hickory, Tennessee, in the Hopewell community, where the family joined and served at the First Baptist Church of Hopewell.
Judy graduated from Haynes High School in 1951.
She immediately pursued her passion of helping others and studied at Riverside Hospital to...
Mother Vadie W. Franklin
Jul 14, 2025
Ms. Vadie W. Franklin was born on October 28, 1931, in Maury County, Tennessee. She was the 10th child of 14 born to Thomas and Flordie Wyatt, who taught her about God, love of family, and community service. She accepted Christ at an early age. She maintained a strong bond with her siblings that lasted a lifetime. Her parents and...
Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
Billy Lorenzo Drennon, Sr. was born May 1, 1963, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Charles and Barbara Jean Teasley Drennon. This peaceful and productive life came to an end on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Billy was a very private man. He loved to cook and grill for...
Rev. Lee Russell Brown, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
The Reverend Lee Russell Brown, Jr. was born on November 19, 1976, in Bellingham, Washington, to Lee Russell Brown, Sr. and Rosie Brown. The firstborn of four children, he carried the mantle of eldest brother with pride, care, and a deep sense of familial responsibility. He was a beloved brother to Mahogany Brown Roberts (William Tyrone Roberts), Arthur Benjamin Brown...
Marquetta E. Edwards
Jul 8, 2025
Marquetta E. Edwards, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at her residence in Yuma, Arizona. Born on October 6, 1981, Marquetta's passion for caring for others was evident from an early age, a calling she pursued with fervor for over 20 years in the nursing profession.
Marquetta completed her Master’s degree in Nursing, through which she...
Jerry Stockard
Jul 8, 2025
Jerry Stockard was born June 12, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of William Henry Stockard and Edna Hill Stockard. This life came to an end on Tuesday, July 8, 2025
At Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and was a graduate of Cameron High School.
He was employed as a professional Driver. He also worked...
Sherry Pittman
Jul 8, 2025
Sherry Gay Holland Pittman, was born in Springfield, Tennessee at Jesse Holman Jones Hospital. She was born to the late Otis Henry Holland Jr and Mary Frances Holland. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday July 8th 2025.
Sherry Pittman was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the gift of the Holy Ghost under the pastorate of Elder William...
Vera Baugh-Griffey
Jul 7, 2025
Vera Louise Baugh Griffey was born October 15, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late George Sr. and Birdie Baugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother(s), John Gentry Jr., George Baugh Jr., Edward Thomas Baugh.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at MT. Zion Baptist Church. During her earlier years, she sang in the...
Clarence E. Reed, Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
Mr. Clarence Edward Reed, Sr. was born November 7, 1936, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the union of Willie Virgil Reed and Luetha Jordan Reed. This production life came to an end on Monday, July 7, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee.
Clarence was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County Schools. He was a 1956 graduate of Historic Burt High School.
Clarence...
Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
Bro. Kenneth Clair Fulson, Sr., was born November 14, 1957, in Benton, Arkansas to the union of Arthur Fulson, Jr. and Clara Slaughter Fulson. This sweet and productive life came to an end suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenneth accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was baptized in the Church of Christ.
He...
Janiyah M. Batey
Jul 2, 2025
Janiyah Mae'oshe Batey, age 19, sadly left this world on July 2, 2025. Janiyah was born on June 14, 2006, in Nashville, TN, the beloved daughter of Erica "Shay"Batey (Carlos Dillard) and Duantez Jenkins.
Janiyah attended Metro Nashville Public Schools and shared an unconditional love for her parents and grandparents. She enjoyed late-night rides exploring Nashville, trying new foods, listening to...
Sharon Payne
Jul 1, 2025
Time is not measured by the years you live, but by the good deeds you sow and the joy you give others. For this reason, on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, God saw fit to call one of His precious children, Sharon Kay Payne, home into His gracious keeping.
Sharon Kay Payne was born October 24th, 1956, in Nashville, TN, to Jacqueline...
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