Liz Ligon Papapietro

On Wednesday evening, a dear soul and former member of Vine Street, Liz Ligon Papapietro, passed away from pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Claudio Papapietro, and their five-year-old daughter, Violeta. Liz was the daughter of Bob and Caroline Ligon, and the sister of Michael Ligon and his wife, Sarah Ligon.

Please hold Liz’s family in your prayers during this heartbreaking time. If you would like to contribute to help offset healthcare costs for the family, you may do so here.

Julia Callaway

Julia Callaway is hospitalized. She is undergoing some tests and she’s being monitored during a transition in heart medications. We hope with her that she’ll be able to return home after the weekend. Thank you for your prayers.

Suzanne Rainwater

Please remember Betsy Von Dohlen’s sister, Suzanne Rainwater in your prayers. She will undergo some medical tests this week.

Elliston Bryce Kavoosifar

Elliston Bryce Kavoosifar was born on April 2, 2025. Elliston is the brother of Eva and Lily, and Caitlin and Cameron are their happy parents. Congratulations!

A note from Linda Brandau

Tarpley family

Sara and David Tarpley ask for prayers for their eleven-year-old granddaughter Drew Tarpley; she is at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital having surgery for an infected shoulder joint.

Sara Harwell memorial service

The memorial service for Sara Harwell will be on Sunday, March 30, at 3pm, at Vine Street Christian Church. Visitation will begin at 2pm, and following the service, there will be a reception in Fellowship Hall.

Sara Harwell

Sara Harwell died in her sleep in the early hours of February 27, likely from complications from Parkinson’s. Sara is the sister of Julia Shipp and sister-in-law of Mike Shipp. Please pray for them and Sara’s brother Joey as they mourn her sudden death. Sara, a long-time friend of Vine Street Christian Church, was 70 years old.

Two concerns

Lester McNatt’s brother Wayne had a surgical procedure this morning to improve circulation in his right foot. He had to have his left foot amputated a few years back due to complications from diabetes. We join him and his family in the hope that this surgery will lead to promising results.

Alex Brandau’s funeral will be on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation and reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. The family will gather earlier that morning for the burial in Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Thank you for continuing to surround Linda and the family with your care and prayers.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau died this morning at Richland Place. Linda was with him. Thank you for continuing to surround her and all who love Alex with your prayers. Once funeral arrangements have been confirmed, we will share the details.

Wednesday prayers

David Goin’s sister, Emily Quarles, has been hospitalized in Kentucky. She is undergoing testing to determine if she suffered a stroke. Thank you for keeping her and her family in your prayers.

Friday prayers

Ruth Skinner died on Thursday, January 30; she was 103 years old. Her funeral will be on Tuesday, February 4, at 11am at Vine Street Christian Church, with visitation beginning at 10am. Thank you for your prayers for Ruth’s daughter Sandra and all who love Ruth.

Erica Hayden’s grandfather, Stanley McKee, died this morning in Pennsylvania. Tank you for your prayers for the family.

Tuesday prayers

Ruth Skinner is nearing the end of her earthly life. Thank you for keeping her and all who love her, especially her daughter, Sandra Jones, in your prayers.

Eric Hutton’s friend, Matt, asks for prayers. Matt is very concerned about the mental health of his brother Mark, who is isolating himself after the death of his wife. Thank you for your prayers for them.

Judi Sachs

Judi Sachs received bad news. The immunotherapy drug she has been taking no longer works, and there are new tumors. She will have additional scans in three months to determine how fast they are growing. At this time there are no additional treatment options. Thank you for your prayers.

Thursday prayers

Joanne Jewett’s surgery was successful, and she’s expected to go home today or tomorrow. She may start physical therapy as early as tomorrow, or on Monday.

Alex Brandau has made a remarkable recovery over the past few days, and he is expected to return home tomorrow.

We remember those who died in yesterday’s school shooting at Antioch High School, and all who are wounded in body and soul. May God’s mercy bring healing and inspire courage.

Thank you for your prayers.

Tuesday prayers

Joanne Jewett is scheduled for surgery tomorrow, Wednesday, to repair a torn tendon in her knee.

Sherry Blair will begin 6 weeks of radiation treatments on Monday. She’ll find out this week, if and when she might also have to undergo chemo therapy.

Thank you for keeping them and the teams that care for them in your prayers.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau is back in the hospital after his recent stay due to COVID. He is dehydrated and needs nutritional assistance. Thank you for continuing to hold him, Linda, and all who love and care for him in your prayers.

Tuesday prayers

Erica Hayden’s grandfather, Stanley is receiving palliative care after metastatic cancer was detected in various parts of his body. He is 88 years old and lives in Pennsylvania. Thank you for your prayers for Stanley and all who love him.

Lester McNatt’s friend, Ruth Burleson is grateful for your prayers, well wishes and cards as she continues to recover from her hip fracture. She’s making plans for some out patient physical therapy to help things along as much as she can.

Alex Brandau

Alex Brandau has COVID and is hospitalized. Alex already had significant breathing issues, and we hope he will be able to heal swiftly from this infection. Thank you for remembering him and those who care for him in your prayers.

Mike Shipp

On Thursday, Mike Shipp will have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. Thank you for remembering him in your prayers.