Obituaries
Micheal Norman Ewing
Aug 7, 2021
Age 57. Passed away August 7, 2021. Survived by very devoted mother Ann Christine Ewing; loving brother Donald Wayne Ewing; devoted children Connell Ezell Ewing, Tianna Marie Ewing and Mikayla Ann Ewing; five grandchildren: Connell Ezell, Jr, Taylor Isabel Northington, Caleigha Ezell, MaKhi Ewing, and Micah Ewing; devoted friend, Tambra Womack, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and...
Harry Lloyd Vaughan
Aug 6, 2021
Age 78, passed away August 6, 2021. Survived by loving family. Don’t count the days. Make the days count” – Muhammed Ali
Harry L. Vaughan truly lived these words uttered by his favorite boxer, Muhammed Ali. His full life of grit, glory, dedication and service began August 5, 1943 when born in Memphis, Tennessee to the loving union of Troy...
Ella Mae Benford
Aug 6, 2021
Ella Mae Benford was born April 13, 1937 to Isabell and Charlie Benford in Selma, Alabama. She transitioned on Friday, August 6, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ella accepted Christ at an early age at Phillips Grove Baptist Church. She received her formal education in Selma, Alabama, graduating from R.B. Hudson High School. She continued her education by attending Nashville Business...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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"
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
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.
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...
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