Obituaries

Adrian Tyree Tillman, Sr.

Adrian Tyree Tillman, Sr.

Oct 29, 2021

Adrian Tyree Tillman was born January 22, 1982 in Nashville, TN. He was born to the union of John Tillman and Patsy Johnson Tillman.

He accepted Christ at an early age and remained faithful his entire life. Family was very important to Adrian; he would always check on us to make sure that we were alright. He really loved his...

Teresa Ann Gant-Hailey

Teresa Ann Gant-Hailey

Oct 28, 2021

Age 70, passed away October 28, 2021. Visitation Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 11:00am-12:00 pm with funeral to follow at Schrader Lane Church of Christ.

Teresa Ann Gant Hailey was born on March 22, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee to Ora Lee Gant. She received her education in Davidson County Public Schools and graduated from Pearl High School. Teresa was united in Holy...

Robert Dewayne Howard

Robert Dewayne Howard

Oct 28, 2021

Age 21, Visitation Monday, November 8, 2021, 10-11 with funeral to follow at Terrell Broady funeral Home.

Robert  Wayne Turner

Robert Wayne Turner

Oct 27, 2021

Robert Wayne Turner was born to the late Fannie Louise Gardner and late James Robert Turner on October 25, 1967. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield in Robertson County, TN. He was educated in the Robertson County School System. As a young preteen, Robert was Springfield’s Paperboy, running routes by foot and bicycle throughout all neighborhoods within the city...

Ruby Mae Pannell Hannah Roberts

Ruby Mae Pannell Hannah Roberts

Oct 26, 2021

Ruby Mae Pannell Hannah Roberts was born on March 7, 1926, in Booneville, Mississippi, the youngest child of Maggie and Jessie Pannell. She grew up in Booneville and later married William Hannah who preceded her in death. To that union, four children were born, Stella, Josephine, Marilyn, and Willie.

Ruby confessed her faith in Christ at a young age at...

Shirley Jean Knox

Shirley Jean Knox

Oct 24, 2021

Shirley Jean Knox was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 6, 1958 to Minnie Mae Knox. She departed this life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and united with Greater Covenant Outreach Church in Nashville, Tennessee. She received her education in Davidson County Public Schools, Graduating from Stratford...

Carolyn Louise Alexander

Carolyn Louise Alexander

Oct 23, 2021

Age 71, passed away October 23, 2021. Survived by loving family. Viewing Friday, November 5, 2021, 12-6, visitation Saturday, November 6, 2021, 10-11 with funeral to follow at Terrell Broady Funeral Home.

William Sherrill Reagon

William Sherrill Reagon

Oct 23, 2021

William Sherrill Reagon fondly known as “Billy” was born on November 9, 1943 to the late Christabel Reagon who had him at an early age in Nashville, Tennessee. He was raised by his grandmother, Viola Reagon, along with his aunts and uncles. Billy professed faith and belief in God at an early age at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church. He...

Clara Beatrice Slaughter-Fulson

Clara Beatrice Slaughter-Fulson

Oct 23, 2021

Clara Beatrice Slaughter was born to Walter and Mattie Slaughter on March 7,1935

and was the 6th of their 7 children.She was educated in the Nashville Public Schools, member of The Old Hickory Blvd. church of Christ from childhood and was baptized at Jackson Street Church Of Christ at an early age. She attended Austin Peay State University, Nashville Christian...

Gilbert LaVone Roberts

Gilbert LaVone Roberts

Oct 22, 2021

Gilbert LaVone Roberts was born on January 31, 1965 to John Wesley and Helen Roberts in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this life on Friday, October 22, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gilbert received his education in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System graduating from Cohn High School. He enjoyed watching football and track. He leaves to cherish his memories siblings, JoAnn...

Nathaniel Dewayne Hargrove

Nathaniel Dewayne Hargrove

Oct 20, 2021

Nathaniel Dewayne Hargrove was born August 28, 1975 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Nathaniel Hargrove and Linda Whitfield. He departed this life on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nathaniel accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and was a member of Silver Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He was educated...

Fleeter Johnson-Wade

Fleeter Johnson-Wade

Oct 17, 2021

Ms. Fleeter Johnson Wade was born on January 8, 1939, to the late Mr. Whitt Johnson and Mrs. Otelia (Rice) Johnson in Halifax, North Carolina. She departed this life on October 17, 2021. Ms. Wade was a diligent worker. She was employed with the Nashville Metro Police assigned to Public Schools as a Crossing Guard, Saint Thomas Hospital as a...

Demorris "Demo" Boyland-Reed

Demorris "Demo" Boyland-Reed

Oct 16, 2021

Demorris “Demo” Boyland-Reed was born to the late Lena Boyland on September 4, 1982, in Memphis, Tennessee. His world was changed for the better when God aligned for his life to be in the hands of his father, Leroy Reed, III (Pop).

Demorris was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville School System, where he was an all-star athlete, earning many athletic...

Carolyn Patrina Hughes

Carolyn Patrina Hughes

Oct 16, 2021

Passed away October 16, 2021. Survived by loving devoted family. Viewing Thursday, October 21,, 2021. Visitation Friday, October 22, 2021, 10-11am with funeral to follow at Terrell Broady Funeral Home.

Martez Maurice Coaks

Martez Maurice Coaks

Oct 15, 2021

Martez Maurice Coaks was born in Chicago IL @ St. Bernard hospital on August 15, 1989. Martez was the youngest child and only boy of the 5 M’s siblings which made him even more special in everyone’s eyes. Martez was one of the most strong-willed, hilarious, fun-loving, giving, charismatic, family oriented person you would ever meet who would give you...

Denza Peebles

Denza Peebles

Oct 15, 2021

Denza D’Andrea Peebles, 60 of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on October 15, 2021. Denza D’Andrea Peebles was born March 4, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents Lem G. Peebles, Sr. and Bernice B. Peebles. They both preceded him in death.

Denza is survived by his beloved son, David (Denza) Israel, and his wives, Sarah, Bathsheba, Susanna and Barakiyah Israel,...

William Batts Burney

William Batts Burney

Oct 14, 2021

On Thursday, October 14, 2021, the Master decided no more pain or suffering; and He dispatched His heavenly chariot to escort him to his eternal home. William Batts Burney Sr., affectionately known as “Billy,” was born on July 18, 1934, to Jennie Bell Batts and Garfield Burney in Cedar Hill, TN. He accepted Christ at an early age at Macedonia...

Brian  Keith Thomas

Brian Keith Thomas

Oct 14, 2021

53, ascended into heaven on Thursday, October 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brian was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Friday, October 27, 1967. He was the only son of Dorothy Louise Marshall and Theodore Thomas. Brian was a 1986 graduate of Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tennessee, and he also attended Tennessee State University. Brian was preceeded...

Willie Mack Hockett, Sr.

Willie Mack Hockett, Sr.

Oct 13, 2021

Willie Mack Hockett, Sr. was born in Nashville, TN on August 9, 1953. He departed this life on October 13, 2021. Willie is preceded in death by his father Charles Hockett, Sr., mother Mary Hockett, sister Mary Harney and son, Willie (Will) Hockett, Jr.

Willie was educated in Davidson County at North High School where he ran track. He would go...

Martin Luther Reed

Martin Luther Reed

Oct 13, 2021

A loving tribute in remembrance of: Martin Luther Reed age 46 ended quietly on October 13, 2021. Preceded in death by his father Percy King. Martin was born September 1, 1975, in Nashville, Davidson County, to Marion Reed and Percy King.

Martin attended Metro Nashville Public Schools. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age at Watson Grove...