Obituaries
Ricky Howard
Sep 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden transition into eternal life of Ricky Howard, a humble servant of God, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose legacy of love, integrity, service and kindness will live on in the many lives he touched.
Born in Seville, FL, on March 17, 1960, to the late Deacon Henry Lee Howard...
Walter Leon Johnson, Jr
Sep 6, 2025
Walter Leon Johnson Jr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 13, 1987, to Joyce A. Smith and the late Walter Leon Johnson Sr. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Walter was called to enter his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Walter Leon Johnson Sr.; grandparents Lazelle Sr. and Mary Smith, Lonnie Sr. and Gloria...
Clarence Potter, Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Clarence Edward Potter, Jr. (CP) was born November 26, 1973 to Clarence Edward Potter, Sr. and Ella Catherine Potter in Nashville, TN. This extraordinary man passed away September 5, 2025, leaving behind family and friends that loved him dearly.
Clarence Edward Jr., (CP) was preceded in death by his grandparents, Early & Gladys Potter; Wilson & Florine Anderson; Aunt & Uncle...
Jada Marcia Dixon
Sep 3, 2025
Today we mourn the loss but celebrate the extraordinary life of Jada Marcia Dixon. Born on October 26,2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jada, passed away on September 3, 2025, leaving behind family & loved one’s that will live on forever.
Jada was the beloved daughter of Jillian Wilson and William Dixon. She was a devoted daughter to her mother Jillian Wilson, and...
Willie Lewis Perry
Sep 1, 2025
Willie Lewis Perry was born on March 23, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late John A. Perry, Sr. and Elver Ligon Perry. On September 1, 2025, he peacefully entered eternal rest at Skyline Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
At an early age, Willie accepted Christ as his Savior and joined Mt. Ararat Baptist Church under the leadership of...
Thomas Pleasant
Sep 1, 2025
Mr. Thomas H. Pleasant was born July 20, 1971, in Nashville, Tennessee to union of Thomas, Sr. and Vivian Pleasant. This beautiful life came to an end on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Thomas was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. He was employed as a factory worker for many years.
In his spare...
Shereca Waters
Aug 31, 2025
Sharika Michelle Waters was born on March 8, 1975, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of Thomas Waters and Linda Waters. She departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sharika received her education through the Nashville Metropolitan Public School System. From an early age, she accepted Christ into her life and remained steadfast...
Riley Harris
Aug 31, 2025
Riley Grayling Harris (74) lovingly known as Grayling, passed away on August 31st, 2025. Grayling, born March 3rd, 1951, in the family home in Nashville, Tennessee, to Mary Elizabeth Corder Harris and Douglas Harris Senior, enriched the lives of all who knew him.His twelve years at Meigs School were marked by academic excellence, graduating with honors, and active participation in...
Marva Starks
Aug 30, 2025
Early Life & Family
Marva “Penny” Rowena Harris Starks, born on Thursday, April 29, 1940, in Nashville, Tennessee, was the beloved daughter of the late parents Charles & Lucile Harris Sr. Raised in a home rooted in faith and song, she developed an early love for learning and music—gifts that would guide her through every season of her life.
Career in Education
Educated...
Dora Dean Woodard
Aug 29, 2025
Dora Dean Caudle-Woodard, 90, Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Hopkinsville, KY.
Dora, the daughter of the late Minor Caudle, Sr, and Jennie Earl Bush Caudle was born on November 23, 1934.
Dora was a member of Durrett Avenue Baptist Church where she had participated in singing in the Ladies’ Chorus, Ladie’s Auxiliary, Transportation Committee, Circle #3 Association,...
Kenneth Greer
Aug 29, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Kenneth Ray “Redd” Greer was called home to his Heavenly Father, with his devoted wife and daughter by his side. He was born on March 9, 1945, in Marshall County, Tennessee, to the late Mary Frances Greer and Loyal Endsley. Mary’s only child, she affectionately nicknamed him “Fireball” for his bright red hair. Orphaned at...
Baxter O. Drake
Aug 29, 2025
Baxter Orlando Drake was born on December 12, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Alfred Earl Drake, Sr. and Florence Porter Drake, and peacefully departed this life on August 29, 2025.
Baxter received his early education in the Nashville Public School System and graduated from Meigs High School in 1961. As an active participant in his school community, he was...
Hattie Terrell
Aug 28, 2025
She leaves to cherish her precious memory: daughter, Barbara Gardner and son, Danny (Nancy) Gardner; grandchildren, Curtis (Lisa) Gardner, Candance (Derrick) Green, Phyllis (Terry) Davis, and William Thompson; great grandchildren, Phillip Gardner and Cameron Gardner; Sakari, Amani, and Adia, and Terry L. Davis Jr.; stepdaughter, Betty Hunter; daughter-in-law, Deborah Gardner; nieces: Dorothy Stewart and Frankie (Morgan) Wilson; step grandchildren, Charles...
Earline Dotye
Aug 27, 2025
“Trust in the Lord with all thy heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Earline Floyd-Dotye, affectionately known as Bitty, was born the third of eight children on August 13, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the union of George Lee Sr. and Pearl Esther Floyd....
Lillian Cooper Batey
Aug 26, 2025
Lillian was born May 24, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this life at her residence on August 26, 2025. She was employed for many years as a Nurses Aid in the healthcare field. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters, Rosemary Jordan and Ladonna Jordan a host of other relatives and friends.
Keiona Denise Wilson
Aug 25, 2025
Keiona Denise Underwood Wilson was born October 9, 1982, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Michael Underwood and Yolanda McClinton (William Henderson, Jr.). She departed this sweet life too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Keiona was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public School system. She continued her education by attending Bethel University where she received her bachelor’s degree...
Lin-Cee Brianna Byars
Aug 25, 2025
Ms. Lin-Cee Brianna Byars was born on February 12, 1992, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, to Margie Cowan and Jeremy Byars. She was also the beloved daughter of Vincent Nolen and Sharon Byars. Lin-Cee peacefully transitioned from this life on August 25, 2025, at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, following complications from surgery. Education and Academic...
Marvin Pitts
Aug 24, 2025
“Marvelous” Marvin Wilkes Pitts passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. He was born the fifth of six children to Elizabeth and Carroll Pitts Sr. in Rock Hill, South Carolina on January 17th 1947. Marvin came into the world talking and never stopped.
He attended his beloved Winthrop Training School in Rock Hill for primary and secondary school, where he established...
Trilby D. Patton
Aug 24, 2025
The Author of the Ages begins Trilby's life on July 31, 1937. She was the fifth daughter of James C. and Lucille Patton, the sister of Aretha, Travania, Gwendolyn, and Ruth. She was Sonya’s aunt, and the great aunt for Erroll Coleman, and Anthony Vaughn.
Trilby received her education in the Nashville Public School system. After graduating from the historic Pearl...
Carolyn Riley
Aug 22, 2025
Carolyn Louise Riley (nee: Fort) was born on March 6, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Louise “Babe” Fort (nee: Thornton) and Sterling Fort. When Carolyn was two, she and her sister Gwendolyn lost their father to tuberculosis. Her mother Babe would later marry Robert “Pops” Pillow, Sr., who lovingly raised the sisters as his own. From this union, Carolyn would...
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