Liam Thomas Raines was born on March 2, 2021 at 12:04 p.m., weighing 7lbs, 14oz and measuring 20in long. Welcome to the world, Liam! Sarahbeth and Corey Raines are the happy parents. Congratulations!
Eric Hutton's dad
Eric Hutton’s dad, Frank Hutton, died in the early morning hours of February 23. Eric and Sarah, along with other family members, had traveled to Jefferson City to be with him in his final hours and say their good-byes. Thank you for keeping all who mourn Frank’s death in your prayers.
Eric Hutton, 6612 Fleetwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37209
Linda Parker
Linda Parker spent most of Saturday in the Emergency Room and was diagnosed with COVID. She shared on Facebook, “I’m home. Have to quarantine for 10 days. I’m frustrated and weary. Say some prayers and know how much I appreciate them and you.” Thank you for your prayers.
Becky Adames
Becky Adames had a stroke over the weekend, thankfully it was a comparatively mild one. She is recuperating at home. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers. We hope for a full and speedy recovery!
Marsha McNatt
Lester McNatt asks for prayers for sister in law, Marsha McNatt. She is a nurse and is hospitalized in Marietta, GA with COVID. “They are aggressively treating her and she is much improved but likely will be in the hospital for a couple more days.”
Linda Parker
Thank you for continuing to remember Linda Parker in your prayers. Recent tests showed that her cancer is growing, so her medical team is researching other treatment options. On Monday, she will have a stent in her kidney replaced - a procedure she undergoes every three months.
Erica Hayden
Erica Hayden is scheduled to have gallbladder surgery on Monday, February 1. “I'm not really worried about the surgery - more about the recovery and lifting restrictions with a baby/toddler at home!” Please remember Erica in your prayers. We will let you know if we can assist the family in other ways during Erica’s recovery.
Jack Wallace
Jack Wallace will have a procedure this afternoon to remove a stuck kidney stone. Jack was recovering from another surgical procedure when this stone made its presence painfully known. With Jack and Joanne, we hope that the less invasive procedure, using ultra sound waves, will be successful
Moseley family
Please keep the Moseleys in your prayers. Stephen has tested positive for COVID and has been quite ill, including a trip to the ER yesterday. Fortunately, he didn’t need to be hospitalized. Malinda received a negative test result today, but suspects it may be a false negative. The whole family will be in quarantine for a few days. Katie will set up a mealtrain, and we will share that information via e-news and facebook.
Wednesday prayers and updates
Judi Sachs is facing one more minor surgery. She also learned that immunotherapy has just become available for her type of cancer. She is very grateful for that development, and so are we! Lifting up prayers of gratitude.
Joe Keith’s obituary is now available online.
Hildred Martin’s daughter, Beverly Sanders lives in Nashville. We are sharing her address for those who wish to express their sympathy by mail:
Beverly Sanders, 319 Allen Place, Nashville, TN 37205
Hildred Martin
Hildred Martin passed away at The Meadows on December 24 at age 100.
Her daughter Beverly wrote, “Two weeks ago she became COVID-19 positive and steadily went down from there. She was beautifully cared for and much loved by residents and staff. … We are thankful she suffers no more and are comforted by the wonderful memories of her long life we will hold dearly. … She had many happy memories of being a part of the Vine Street Church community. We also are so appreciative to her friends at Vine Street who came to visit and bring her communion when she could no longer be with you on Sundays. ”
The funeral was on Monday, December 28, in Madisonville, Ky. Read obituary
Ed Cole
Ed Cole has been hospitalized for observation and tests after fainting at home on Saturday morning. He is expected to go home on Monday. Tests so far have shown encouraging results by ruling out a number of potential causes. Ed and Pat appreciate your prayers.
Debbie Biter
Please remember the family of Debbie Biter in your prayers. Debbie, the wife of Lynn Biter and Charlie’s sister-in-law, died yesterday in Marietta, GA. Charlie said, “She put the sister in sister-in-law for me.”
Joe Keith
Joe Keith died at home last night, Monday, December 21. We mourn his death with Julia, Johanna (Christian) and Jude (Gibson), as well as Joe’s brothers, Lehman, Lawson, and Gerry, and we surround them with our love and prayers. Please consider using mealtrain to show your love with food. Joe’s body will be cremated, and we will keep you posted about funeral arrangements.
Lyn Dorris's dad
Thank you for your prayers of Lyn’s dad, John Dorris. He was moved from ICU to a regular room yesterday. The road to healing will be long, but he and his family are encouraged by these small steps in the right direction.
Friday prayers
Betsy and David Von Dohlen are receiving treatment for COVID, and they are grateful for the skill and care of their doctors and nurses, as well as the prayers and support of their family and friends.
Bob Goidel asks for prayers for his good friend, Charlie, who is starting treatment for cancer.
And thank you for continuing to surround Joe Keith and his family with your love and prayers.
Monday prayers
Joe Keith is back at home after a few days in hospital. He is now receiving hospice care due to complications from cancer. If you would like to see him, please talk to Julia about scheduling a visit. She will continue to write updates at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joekeith. Thank you for surrounding Joe and his family with your prayers.
Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann died on Friday evening, December 11. Thank you for your prayers for her family and all who love her.
Mary Ann Johnson
Mary Ann Johnson is believed to be nearing the end of her life. Please surround her and her family with your prayers. Her son, David, is keeping vigil at her bedside, and her daughter, Colleen, is on her way to Nashville from Colorado. Her son, Paul, who lives in New York, is not able to come and visit due to pandemic restrictions.
Virginia Fielder
Virginia Dodge Fielder, frequent visitor to Vine Street prior to the pandemic, asks for prayers for her native Wayne County and, in particular, for Waynesboro First Christian Church. To date, 12 Wayne Countians have passed away from COVID-19, including a prominent physician (whose death led to one of only a few mask mandates in rural Tennessee counties) and, at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, a man whose family membership at First Christian dates from the 1920s. Virginia also has lost a second cousin and Wayne Countians with whom she attended school to COVID-19. Thank you for remembering them in your prayers.