Obituaries

Rickie Ann Reese

Rickie Ann Reese

Oct 10, 2021

Rickie Ann Reese was born February 8,1959, to Annie Mae Reese Payne and Richard Woods. She departed this earthly life on October 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother, Annie Mae Reese Payne and stepfather John W. Payne; sister, Gloria Foster; Brothers, Michael Reese and Clarence Goins.

Rickie gave her life to Christ at a young...

Marchealle H Woods

Marchealle H Woods

Oct 9, 2021

Machealle H. Woods- Fisher was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 4, 1969 to Emma D. Mason and the late Raymond L. Hambrick. She was preceded in death by her sons Douglas Woods III and Montae Gray.

Machealle H. Woods- Fisher accepted Christ at an early age. She went to Metro Public Schools and graduated from Oster-Holtz High School in...

Harold Q Taylor

Harold Q Taylor

Oct 9, 2021

Harold Q. Taylor was born February 2, 1950, the son of A. L. Taylor and Florence Taylor in Nashville, Tennessee. Harold was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. He was employed for many years by Metro General Hospital until his retirement. He was a member of Salem AME Church, where he served as an usher. Harold departed this life...

Dr. Cornell Lane

Dr. Cornell Lane

Oct 8, 2021

Renowned educator, philanthropist and family man who made numerous contributions during his decades of service. Dr. Cornell D. Lane born May 28, 1939 passed October 8, 2021 in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents William Shelton Lane, Sr. and Thelma S. Lane; beloved wife Hattie Ruth (Boleyjack) Lane; his brother William Shelton Lane Jr; sisters Iva...

Rodney "Roc" Robinson

Rodney "Roc" Robinson

Oct 8, 2021

Rodney D. Robinson (aka “ROC”) was born in Los Angeles, California August 24, 1968 to the late Olden Berry Jr. and Margaret Robinson Smith. He was the first born of three children. He was a devout Sunni Muslim. His Muslim name was Abdul Shafeeq Anees. He worshiped at Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Also, he’s been a member of...

Derrick DeShaun Woods

Derrick DeShaun Woods

Oct 6, 2021

Derrick was born April 30, 1977 in Nashville, Tn. to Rev. Raymond C. Woods and Gwendolyn Griffey Woods. He departed this life on Wednesday October 6, 2021. He is survived by his parents, brothers, Troy, Richard and DeCarlos Woods, a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Friday, October 15, 2021, 1-6 at funeral home. Visitation Saturday, October 16, 2021....

Frank Westmoreland, Jr.

Frank Westmoreland, Jr.

Oct 5, 2021

Age 63, passed away October 5, 2021. Frank Lewis “Spudnix” Westmoreland was born to the union of Mary Stewart Westmoreland and Frank Lewis Westmoreland in Nashville, Tennessee. He transitioned this life to be with his heavenly father on October 5, 2021.

He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age, at First Baptist East Nashville under the Pastorate...

Essie Lee Cooper

Essie Lee Cooper

Oct 5, 2021

Essie Lee Cooper was born July 12, 1930 to the late James Anderson and Lurline Mitchell in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She departed this life peacefully on October 5, 2021.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sandis Cooper, Sr., sisters Sophronia Frazier and Margaret Love Crawford. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Emory United Methodist Church...

Toni Michelle Davis

Toni Michelle Davis

Oct 5, 2021

Toni Michelle Davis was born on February 11, 1965 to the union of Mary Davis and Eugene Harris. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at Trevecca Center for Rehab and Healing in Nashville, Tennessee. Toni received Christ and was a member of Greater Heights Missionary Baptist Church. She was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public...

Charles Clark, Jr.

Charles Clark, Jr.

Oct 5, 2021

Charles Clark, Jr.- a loving father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He was the first-born child to the late Charles Clark, Sr. and Virgie Evans in Jackson, Michigan on August 28, 1956. Charles was a proud graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, in Paducah, Kentucky. In 1982, he received his diploma in Graphic Arts from West Kentucky State Vocational- Technical...

Katherine Robertson

Katherine Robertson

Oct 5, 2021

Mother Katherine Robertson, “Doll,” was born June 27th, 1930, in Rutherford County, Tennessee, to the late Irene Robertson. She transitioned out of this life on October 5th, 2021. Mother Doll was educated in the Rutherford County School System. Mother Doll accepted Christ at an early age at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church under...

Clyde William McCord

Clyde William McCord

Oct 4, 2021

Clyde McCord age 77 passed away at Alive Hospice residence on Monday October 4,2021. Memorial Service Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at Terrell Broady Funeral Home.

Fontella Patrice Brown-White

Fontella Patrice Brown-White

Oct 2, 2021

Age 49, passed away October 2, 2021. Viewing Thursday, October 7, 2021. 12-6pm at funeral home. Graveside Friday, October 8, 2021, 12:00 noon.

April J. Williams

April J. Williams

Oct 1, 2021

April J. Williams was born March 24, 1969, in Nashville, TN to the late Maud I. Moore and Louis Lee Williams. Of this union, she was the baby girl of five children.

April united with Christ at an early age. In her later years, she united with Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (Madison) under the pastorate of the late Pastor...

Ja'Mesha Nicole Ray

Ja'Mesha Nicole Ray

Oct 1, 2021

Ja’Mesha Nicole Ray was born on March 24, 1985 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Remona Ray and Reginald Christion. She entered into rest on Friday, October 1, 2021.

Ja’Mesha received Christ and was a member of Mt. Moriah Community Baptist Church. She was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools System. Ja’Mesha was employed with Olympus Building Services. She...

Walter Eugene Sweat, Jr.

Walter Eugene Sweat, Jr.

Oct 1, 2021

Walter Eugene Sweat, Jr. age 52, He was born March 2, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee to Walter E. Sweat Sr. and Aljean Sweat. He departed this life on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Walter gave his life to Christ at an early age and united with Inner City Church of Christ. He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County...

Ruth Young

Ruth Young

Sep 30, 2021

Ruth departed this life on September 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her Parents James Horace and Ruth J Thomas and Brother James Ray Thomas. She is survived by Sisters Ruby Elaine (Billy) Townsend, Rita Elyse Thomas, Rebecca Euann Harriet Thomas and Brother Jeffrey Reece (Janet) Thomas, Sr, nieces and nephews and a host of friends and relatives....

Clodie Gladney, Jr

Clodie Gladney, Jr

Sep 27, 2021

Clodie Gladney, Jr. was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 19, 1944 to Mary and Clodie Gladney, Sr. Clodie grew up in Medon, TN as the oldest of 13 children born from their union and was a 1963 graduate of West High School in Denmark, TN. Clodie joined the United States Army after graduating high school where he served his...

Deacon James L. Johnson

Deacon James L. Johnson

Sep 27, 2021

Deacon James L. Johnson entered this earthly life on September 8, 1948. He transitioned September 27, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born to Reverend Willie B. Johnson and Ms. Solonia Phelps Johnson in Nashville, Tennessee.Mr. James L. Johnson, united with Hamilton Tabernacle U.P.B. Church in the early 1990’s under the leadership of the late Pastor Fred E....

JoAnn French-White

JoAnn French-White

Sep 26, 2021

JoAnn French-White was born on November 17, 1944 to the parents of Sarah and Frank French in Nashville, Tennessee. She gained her wings and gained eternal life on September 26, 2021.

JoAnn professed a belief in Christ at an early age and united with Hicks Tabernacle Church. She was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School where she graduated from...