Obituaries

Cheryl Levett Gaither

Cheryl Levett Gaither

Mar 10, 2022

Cheryl Levett Gaither was born on April 1, 1961 in Jackson, Tennessee to the union of Brenda Lue and Aaron Levell Gaither. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cheryl accepted Christ as her Lord and Savoir at an early age. After relocating to Nashville, Tennessee she united with Faith United...

Richard Teerrance Russell

Richard Teerrance Russell

Mar 9, 2022

Richard Terrance Russell was born on April 6, 1965 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was the son of Annie Mary Russell and Eugene Russell. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Richard attended Holy Ground Church in the Wilderness where he received teaching under the pastor, Apostle Roscoe H. Williams Jr. He was educated in the Davidson County...

Irene Marie Simmons

Irene Marie Simmons

Mar 9, 2022

Irene Marie Simmons was born on September 27, 1936 in Heath, Arkansas to the union of Willie and Jennie Pearl Jennings. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022.

Irene was educated in Calhoun City County Schools, graduating from Jewel Academy High School, and receiving her Bachelors of Science Elementary Education (1959) and Master of Education Administration and Supervision...

Dorothy Rose Baxter

Dorothy Rose Baxter

Mar 8, 2022

Dorothy Rose White Baxter was born on July 18, 1943 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was the first of five children born to Samuel Elijah White and Ella Mae Copeland White.  After a brief illness she transitioned from this life on March 08, 2022.

Dorothy graduated from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee.  She never lost sight of her goal to...

Kenneth L. Howse

Kenneth L. Howse

Mar 8, 2022

Kenneth L. Howse was born on October 20, 1948 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the union of Albert C. Howse Sr. and Willie Mae Marable Howse. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Kenneth was educated in Davidson County Nashville Public School Systems. He later served his country by enlisting in...

Ursula Vaughn

Ursula Vaughn

Mar 7, 2022

Ursula P. Vaughn was born on January 25, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Vera L. Vaughn and Lincoln Vaughn. She gained her wings and entered eternal life on March 7, 2022.

Ursula was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School system and professed a belief in God at an early age when she was baptized.  She enjoyed...

Samuel Benjamin III

Samuel Benjamin III

Mar 7, 2022

Samuel Benjamin III was born on February 12, 1975 in Birmingham, Alabama to the union of Samuel Benjamin Jr. and Denise Young Benjamin. He departed this earthly life on Monday, March 7, 2022.

 

Samuel was educated in Birmingham Public School Systems, graduating class of 1994. He accepted Christ at an early age and visited Mt. Carmel and Mt. Zion...

Ricardo "Rick" Davis

Ricardo "Rick" Davis

Mar 3, 2022

Age 62, passed away March 3, 2022   Mr. Ricardo (Rick) Davis was the child of Harold Davis Sr. and Ruth Davis on February 26, 1960 in Nashville, TN, where he created his legacy. He leaves to cherish his memory, four children, Ricardo (Rochelle) Davis, Dominique Davis, Brandon (Kiandra) Orr, and Courtney Stevenson. He became Papa Rick to ten grandchildren:...

Torie Lamont Ayers

Torie Lamont Ayers

Mar 2, 2022

Torie Lamont Ayers, 47, transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at a local infirmary.

Survived by wife; Chanita Stafford-Ayers; mothers, Sharon Stowe and Janice M. Johnson; fathers, Danny Troutman and William H. Stafford; children: Alexis Ayers, Amari Ayers, Torian Ayers, Alexandrea Williams and Jarrod Stafford; grandmother, Annie M. Pigg; siblings, grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Charles Andrew Rooks

Charles Andrew Rooks

Feb 28, 2022

Charles Andrew Rooks “Lil C” was born on November 25, 1998 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Kelly and Charles Rooks. He departed this earthly life on Monday, February 28, 2022.

 

Charles was educated in Davidson County Public Schools, attending Maplewood High School.

Charles was employed at Logan’s Roadhouse Restaurant as a Master Grill Chef. He enjoyed movies,...

Clarence Edward Myers

Clarence Edward Myers

Feb 28, 2022

Age 32, passed away February 28, 2022 at Southern Hills Medical Center. Visitation Saturday, March 5, 2022, 1-2:00pm with funeral to follow at fh. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery North.

Sadie Mae Patton

Sadie Mae Patton

Feb 25, 2022

Age 90, passed away February 25, 2022.

Mrs. Sadie Mae Patton was born on August 10, 1931 in Columbus, Tennessee to her mother Betty Baxter. She departed this earthly life on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Sadie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savoir at an early age, and she later united with Mount Gilead Baptist Church. Mama Sadie loved God...

Robert Edward Cloyd

Robert Edward Cloyd

Feb 24, 2022

Age 54, passed away February 24, 2022. Survived by loving family. Visitation Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 3-4 with funeral to follow at fh. 

Schyler Jordan Fagan

Schyler Jordan Fagan

Feb 23, 2022

Age 31, passed away February 23, 2022, Survived by loving mother, Jessica Shelton and father, Billy Fagan other relatives & friends. Memorial Service Thursday, March 3, 2022, 10:00 am - 1:00pm. at Terrell Broady Funeral Home.

Jannie Drake

Jannie Drake

Feb 22, 2022

Jannie B. Lanier Drake was born October 8,1940 to Nashville, Tennessee to the late Tommie and Kate Lanier. She gained wings and entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Lanier Sr., Oscar Lanier Sr., Horace Lanier Sr.; devoted sister, Alma Lanier (Harold) Fuqua; and nephew, Gregory Lanier.

Jannie received her...

Jaden B Dalton

Jaden B Dalton

Feb 20, 2022

Jaden Brenttez Dalton was the oldest child born to LaTasha Dalton and Cristobel Quintana on November 8, 2006. He transitioned this life at age fifteen on February 20, 2022.

 

Jaden was a Freshman at Maplewood High School in the Metropolitan Nashville School District. He was known for being tech savvy and interested in most electronic smart devices such as...

Dominique Drew

Dominique Drew

Feb 20, 2022

Dominique Drew was born July 8, 1993 in Nashville, Tennessee to Rhonda Caruthers and Da’Shun Drew. He departed this life on February 20, 2022

Dominique Drew attended Whites Creek High School in Davidson County    Dominique was fun and loving with a contagious smile. He was a protector and family oriented.    Dominique proceeds in death his Father Da’Shun Drew,...

Michael "Hollywood" Payne

Michael "Hollywood" Payne

Feb 20, 2022

Michael Antonio Payne departed this life on Saturday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 6, 1979, to Shari Payne Rouse and Johnny Conaway. He was preceded in death by grandmothers, Norma Conaway and Mary Frances Voorhies.

Michael attended the Nashville Public Schools of Davidson County. He was employed by Bond Transit Trucking Company. He enjoyed...

Doretha Louise Cannon-Taylor

Doretha Louise Cannon-Taylor

Feb 19, 2022

Doretha Louise Cannon Taylor, age 74, entered eternal rest on February 19, 2022. She was born in Maury County, Tennessee on July 17, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Cannon.

She received her education through the Nashville Davidson County school system and graduated from Pearl High School. Doretha gave her life to Christ at an...

Jacarlvis Newsom

Jacarlvis Newsom

Feb 19, 2022

Age 29, passed away February 19, 2022. Visitaiton Thursday, March 3, 2022. 11-12 with funeral to follow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Monroe. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery North