Obituaries

Danny Ray Lunsford, Sr.

Danny Ray Lunsford, Sr.

Aug 5, 2021

Danny Ray Lunsford Sr. departed this earthly life to enter his eternal rest, after a long-extended illness, on August 5, 2021. Danny was the 7th of 11 children born to the late Mr. Henry Lunsford Jr. and Mrs. Willia Dean Payne Lunsford, of Springfield Tn. He resided in Nashville most of his life. Danny was dedicated to the strong belief...

Izora Lee Smith

Izora Lee Smith

Aug 4, 2021

Age 69, passed away August 4, 2021. Izora Lee Smith was born September 3, 1951 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Bobbie Lee Smith and Willie Clark Smith. She transitioned on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Izora accepted Christ at an early age and attended St. Mark Baptist Church and Mt. Carmel Church. She received her formal...

Shanta  M Williams

Shanta M Williams

Aug 2, 2021

Shanta Marie Williams was born December 18, 1975 to the union of Joseph Wade and Betty Williams. She transitioned on Monday August 2, 2021, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Shanta was educated in Metro Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She worked as a caregiver for a number of years. Shanta enjoyed listening to and playing music. She loved...

Bessie Louise King

Bessie Louise King

Aug 1, 2021

Bessie Louise King was born July 15, 1934 in Nashville, Tennessee to John King and Louise Covington and departed this life August 1, 2021.

Bessie accepted Christ as a young child at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. In her adult life she joined Tabernacle Baptist Church. Bessie graduated from Pearl High School where she was avid basketball player. She...

Claudia Dean Holt-Spencer

Claudia Dean Holt-Spencer

Aug 1, 2021

Claudia Dean Holt-Spencer was born December 21, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Jack and Emma Holt. She departed this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her residence in Louisville, Kentucky. Claudia was educated in Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age, as her personal Savoir, she attended Cowan Street Baptist Church in Nashville Tennessee....

Alexander Fuller

Alexander Fuller

Jul 30, 2021

Alex was the sixth of 10 children who was born on April 25, 1940 to the late George Fuller and Annie Mae Fletcher-Fuller. He departed this life on Fri. July 30, 2021 at the age of 81 while at Skyline Tri-Star Hospital in Nashville TN after a brief illness. Alex was born in Columbia TN and attended school in the...

Flora Louise Berry

Flora Louise Berry

Jul 28, 2021

Flora Louise Berry “Big Sister” was born August 8, 1938 by her mother, Sallie Louise Berry in Nashville, TN. She departed this earthly life on July 28, 2021. She is preceded in death by her mother Sallie Louise Berry; Brothers, John Berry, George Berry (Mike) Willie H. Crowder (Pete), James Berry (Rock), Freddie Berry, Robert Berry Boone; Sisters, Ida E....

Rita  Clark

Rita Clark

Jul 27, 2021

Rita Arnacie Clark was born to Polly Foxx and Henry Kelly on November 24, 1958 in Nashville, Tn. Rita transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on July 27, 2021 at her home. Rita received her High School diploma Graduating from Tennessee School for Deaf (TSD) in Knoxville, TN as well as received some college credits. Rita was employed...

Sarah Louise Johnson

Sarah Louise Johnson

Jul 27, 2021

Sarah Louise Copper Johnson was born September 1, 1949 in Town Creek, Alabama to Hydinia Davis and Willie Cooper. She transitioned on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee. Sarah accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. She attended Davidson County Public Schools, graduating from Haynes High School in Nashville, Tennessee,...

Glynis Marie Reed

Glynis Marie Reed

Jul 25, 2021

Glynis Marie Smith-Reed was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 24, 1963 and ascended with the angels July 25, 2021. She was born to parents, Minnie Rose Cato and Bobby Ray Smith. Glynis Marie was baptized at an early age and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Listening to gospel music was her passion. Glynis’...

Phillip Henry Hawkins, Jr.

Phillip Henry Hawkins, Jr.

Jul 24, 2021

Mr. Phillip Henry Hawkins Jr. was born October 8, 1971 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of Mrs. Mamie L. (Fite) Hawkins and the late Mr. Phillip Henry Hawkins Sr. He departed this life on Saturday July 24, 2021.

He was educated in the Metro Public School System. He was a member of Friendship MBC: A City of Grace....

Johnny Bradford

Johnny Bradford

Jul 24, 2021

Johnny Bradford was born on May 9, 1938 to Norene Crudup-Bradford and Bell Bradford in LaVergne, Tennessee. He passed away on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 at Bethany Center for Rehabilitation in Nashville, Tennessee.

Johnny received his education in Rutherford County Public Schools. He was Pilar of the community and loved to bring others together with his restaurant Jonny’s where he...

Debra Linn Collins

Debra Linn Collins

Jul 19, 2021

Debra Linn Collins – Thornton was born on January 30, 1957 to Bernice Keener and Edward Collins in Los Angeles, California. She departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Debra accepted Christ at an early age while attending Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church and Mt. Moriah in California. Debra affectionately called “Debra Lou Lou”...

Lula  Mae Prince  Grigsby

Lula Mae Prince Grigsby

Jul 18, 2021

Lula Mae Prince Grigsby was born February 23, 1930 in Decatur, Alabama to the union of Howard and Gertrud Prince. She entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, July 18th, 2021 at Creekside Health Care. Lula accepted Christ at an early age and had faith in God’s living word. She was educated in Decatur, Alabama school system. Lula later met and...

Robert Lee Nelson "Bobby"

Robert Lee Nelson "Bobby"

Jul 18, 2021

Robert Lee Nelson was born on March 22, 1957 to the parents of Mable Aline McAdoo Nelson and Charlie Nelson Jr. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on July 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Annell (James) Howse, Janice Nelson; and Virginia ‘Pee Wee” Nelson.

Robert professed a belief in Christ at an early...

Charles  David  Webb

Charles David Webb

Jul 17, 2021

Charles Dee Webb was born January 15, 1936 to the late James and Amanda Webb. He departed this earthly life July 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Webb, sisters, Dorothy Webb, Katherine Webb, Irene Hall, and Ann Vance, children, Gregory and Vanessa Miller. He was educated in the Davidson County School System. He was retired...

Henry  Marcus Davis Sr.

Henry Marcus Davis Sr.

Jul 16, 2021

Henry Marcus Davis Sr. was born December 2,1953 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the 3rd born child to the late Ernest Sr. and Belvie J. Davis. Henry departed this life on July 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by 2 of his siblings Jonathan Dale Davis and Aretta Davis White. He lived in the South Nashville area for many...

Amanda  Dawn Nelson

Amanda Dawn Nelson

Jul 15, 2021

Amanda Dawn Nelson was born on January 16, 1987 to the parents of Marilyn Ann Vaughn and stepfather, Billy Eugene Vaughn in Nashville, Tennessee. She was educated in the Metro-Nashville Public School where she attended McGavock High School. She professed a hope in Christ and united with Ken & Carol Community Care Fellowship. She was never married but was engaged...

Annie Bell Williams

Annie Bell Williams

Jul 15, 2021

Annie Bell Denise Williams was born April 30, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee to the union of Avis Williams and Joe Milton Gordon. She departed this life on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Annie Bell received her education in Shelby County Public School system, later attending college. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was...

Patricia  Mendolia  Green

Patricia Mendolia Green

Jul 11, 2021

Patricia Mednolia Green was born on November 4, 1950 to the parents of Elain Blair and Riley Blair in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this life on July 11, 2021.

Patricia professed a belief in Christ at an early age and united with Greater Bethel AME Church. She was a graduate of the historic Cameron High School in Davidson County Public Schools....