Obituaries
Violet Harrison-Offutt
Jan 29, 2025
Ms. Violet “Baby” Harrison Offutt affectionately known to all as “Baby” was born January 14, 1951, to the late Edward and Violet Harrison. She was the fourth of seven children born to this union. She professed a faith in Christ at an early age and attended Metro Davidson County Schools. Baby was employed at Westside Hospital where she was a...
Thearson Devan Carver
Jan 29, 2025
Thearson (Terry) Devan Carver was born November 20, 1964, in Bowling Green, KY to the late Helen Ruth Carver and Rolanda (Tiggy) Caise. He departed this earthly life on January 29, 2025. Lovingly known to his family and friends as Terry, his life was marked by kindness, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for those around him. His gentle demeanor...
Gerald Boyd Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
Mr. Gerald Boyd Johnson was born August 5, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the 2nd bundle of joy for his parents John Lewis and Mary Elizabeth Johnson.
Gerald was a member of Cleveland Street Baptist Church in Nashville Tennessee
He attended schools in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He attended Meigs High School and DeVry School of Electronic after his...
Theodora Marie Morrison-Jones
Jan 25, 2025
Theodora Marie (Morrison) Jones passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. A loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend, Theodora leaves behind her beloved husband, Dewayne Leroy Jones and her loving daughter, Naomi Anna Marie Jones. Theodora is also survived by her siblings Theodore G. W. Morrison, Jr. (Erin), Andre Dean (Cathy), Andrea Dean Johnson (Billy), Theowauna Hatchett, and Stephanie...
Peter LeVar Churchwell
Jan 25, 2025
Peter LeVar Churchwell was born on February 16, 1978, to Peter D. Bumphus and Clara Churchwell in Hohenwald, Tennessee. From an early age, Peter’s gentle and endearing spirit was evident. He embodied kindness, compassion, and generosity, always showing a deep capacity for love and caring for others. Known for his love of family, selflessness, strength, infectious smile and laugh, desire...
Abraham Simmons, II
Jan 25, 2025
Abraham Teeweh Simmons, Jr. was born on October 2, 1949, in Monrovia, Liberia, to the union of Bishop Abraham Teeweh Simmons, Sr. and Mother Cora Berry Simmons. Known affectionately as "Abe" by family and friends, he lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love for those around him. Abe began his education at Haywood Industrial Mission (HIM) and accepted...
William Gentry Davis, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Gentry Davis Jr. a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. He departed this earthly life on January 22, 2025 at the age of 79 at Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Born on February 1, 1945 at Meharry Hospital to parents William Gentry Davis Sr....
Esther Buchanan
Jan 22, 2025
The Great Author of All records that Mrs. Esther Ruth Owens Buchannan, a cherished child of the Lord, was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee on May 24, 1941. She was the twelfth child born to her parents Roberta Massey Owens and Collier Owens. Esther was the last surviving sibling of her...
James Lee Wilson
Jan 22, 2025
James Lee Wilson was born on March 30, 1952 to his parents, Viola E. Wilson and James R. Wilson in Henry County, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life and gained his wings on January 22, 2025.
James professed a Hope in Christ at an early age and united with Cedar Hill Baptist Church in Cottage Grove, Tennessee. He received his formal...
Eunice L Nowlin
Jan 18, 2025
Eunice Laverne Nowlin was born on February 2, 1950, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of Ewing Johnson and Cloetelle Cortner. After living a life filled with love and service, Eunice passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Centennial Hospital.
Eunice was a faithful member of Christ Shallow Missionary Baptist Church, where she was dedicated to her faith and...
Frank Ferguson
Jan 18, 2025
Frank Emanual Ferguson entered the world on August 10, 1947 as the first born to Annie Ferguson (Giddens). He was educated in Metro Nashville Public School System.
Frank was the eldest of seven children and definitely the caretaker. He was adamant that everyone be bathed, greased up and lined up on the sofa before his mother came home from work everyday.
Frank...
Ricky "Rick" Jones
Jan 17, 2025
Ricky Lamar Jones was born January 19, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the third born of five children to the late Rhodell and Authoree Jones. He accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age and he attended church regularly with his mother.
Rick attended Birmingham City Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. He graduated from Wenonah High School in...
Matthew Morgan
Jan 16, 2025
Matthew Brian Morgan was born November 24,1986, in Aurora, Colorado to the union of Rickie and Leisa Morgan. He departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age at Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He was a 2005 graduate of Franklin High School...
Jo Natalyn Mercer
Jan 15, 2025
Jo Natalyn Scott Mercer was born on October 5, 1961 in Memphis, TN, to Joe N. and Mary Falls Scott. She was predeceased by her father; sister, Diana W. Faulkner; paternal and maternal grandparents; uncle, Earl L. Scott; and first cousins, Marcus Norris, Watarri Moore, and Kenton Moore.
Jo was baptized on Easter Sunday, 1962, at New Allen Chapel African Methodist...
Guynette Crowder
Jan 14, 2025
Guynette Frances Crowder was born September 29, 1955, and transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katie Knight Crowder Reynolds and Robert E. Crowder and Stepfather: George Reynolds along with brothers, Preston and Ronald Crowder.
She was a graduate of Maplewood High School and attended the...
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