Obituaries

May 9, 2025

Services will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana 

May 8, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

May 7, 2025

Loletha Paulette Grier was born October 1, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee.   She was adopted by Robert and Lillie Grier.   She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Loletha accepted Christ in her life at an early age and was united with Merry Street Church of God 7th Day. She was...

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Emma Samuels Nicholson was born June 11, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of George and Cora Batey Samuels. She departed this sweet life on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was educated in the Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She was employed for several years as a Caregiver.

Emma married to the love of...

May 5, 2025

Mattie C. Bell-Bowers (“Casina”) was born to the late Bessie Rene Bell and the late Richard Lee Bell on October 16, 1960 in Dickson, TN. She suddenly departed this life on May 5, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mattie understood the need for spiritual guidance and accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age at...

May 5, 2025

Mr. Charles Edward Morris Sr was born on February 27, 1958, in Paris Island, South Carolina to Bennie Hickman and Curtis Morris Sr. He departed this productive life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee after an extended illness. He was the last of the four children born. Edward (as he was fondly called by family)...

May 3, 2025

Richard Conklin Jones Jr. was born on November 12, 1947, in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late Richard and Inez Jones. He was the eldest of seven siblings and carried that responsibility with quiet strength, becoming a natural leader, steady presence, and example of dignity for his family.

 RC accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Sylvan...

May 1, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

May 1, 2025

Mack Thomas Taylor Sr was born on January08, 1937, to Mary and Henry Taylor in Nashville TN.

Mack attended Nashville Public schools before he was enlisted into the United States Army in 1954. He received an honorable discharge upon completion of his service. After returning from the service, he worked in several professions including a butcher, and an employee of the...

Apr 30, 2025

Jacquez Aivery Hooten was born February 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee to parents, Derek Pinder and Johnyae Hooten. This sweet little life came to an end too soon on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.

Jacquez was a sweet handsome little boy. He loved playing with his twin brother, watching tv and smiling. He will...

Apr 28, 2025

Ms. Yama Velez Ali was born April 22, 1954, in Bronx, Ny. She departed this peaceful life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Yama accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She was currently united with the Seventh Day Adventist Church where she showed her belief by helping and giving to others. We all...

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Jean Braden "Hat" Correthers, the 9th of 12 children born to the late Elza and Alberta Braden, was born on June 9, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee. She peacefully transitioned from this life on April 26th 2025. Betty was educated in the Davidson County Public School system, where her love for learning and passion for the arts began. From a...

Apr 24, 2025

Lillard Russell Brooks was born on September 14, 1928, in the small town of Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was one of thirteen children born to John Leslie and Lillie Mae Martin Brooks. Lillard joined his older siblings—Louie, Gladys, Ruthie Bell, and Hazel—and was later followed by Edwin, Etta Ruth, John, Bobby, Don Lee, Betty Lou, Billie Joe, and Enoch Melvin. The...

Apr 22, 2025

Mr. Gary Lamont Green was born June 14, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of Robert Bennett and Thelma Green. This fruitful life came to an end on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at V.A. Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Gary accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was a Christian by faith. He was educated in the Nashville...

Apr 21, 2025

Nettie Jo Scott, born in Wilson County, Tennessee, on February 8, 1941, to the late Odesser and Leroy Green, passed away peacefully in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 84.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Nettie’s life was one marked by compassion, dedication, high expectations/standards, and resilience. She attended Metro Nashville Schools and went on to...

Apr 20, 2025

Apr 19, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Apr 19, 2025

Helen Smith Watson, born on October 8, 1929, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Noah Hamp Smith and Minnie Folks and was the beloved sister of Mildred Smith, Henry Smith, and Bessie “Beth” Smith.

Helen was a dedicated educator who spent over 30 years teaching English in Metro Nashville public schools...

Apr 19, 2025

Meosha Itiana Johnson Kee was born on October 22, 2000 in Nashville, Tennessee to Marcus Johnson and Angelica Kee. She answered her call to glory on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at her residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Meosha received her education in the New York Public Schools. Meme graduated from Richmond Hill High School in New York Class of 2019. Meosha was...