We got word that Tom Hubbard died September 10, 2023 at age 96. He and his wife Linda had been members of our congregation before they moved to Florida several years ago.
Angie Washington's aunt
Angie Washington asks for prayers for her Uncle Bobby.
“Aunt Peggy Upton from Anderson, SC passed away this week from pancreatic cancer. Please keep my Uncle Bobby Upton in your thoughts and prayers.”
Alice Cannon's friend
Alice asks for prayers for her friend Janet and her family.
“Janet came home and found her husband dead in his chair, which they think is due to a heart attack. Please pray for Janet and her family including her young daughter Gracie. Janet's mother passed away 4 months ago.”
Kathy Zamata's friend
Kathy writes, “I have a prayer request for my good friend Tabitha Satterfield who is undergoing aggressive treatment for HER2 positive breast cancer. Please pray for Tabitha’s strength and healing. Please pray that Tabitha, her husband, and her teenagers are held in God’s loving care.”
Thursday prayers
Judi Sachs invites us to join her in offering prayers of gratitude. “The biopsy revealed granuloma and NO new cancer. I am so thankful for all the prayers and support from Vine Street.”
Betsy Von Dohlen is having surgery on her arm Thursday afternoon to repair a fracture. Thank you for your prayers.
Gina Tek
Ted Parks asks for prayers for his friend, Gina Tek. Gina is a member at Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ, and part of PLAN, their homeless outreach ministry (she will be in worship at Vine Street in March to tell us about it; PLAN was one of this year’s mini grant recipients).
Tragically, Gina's son, Garrison, 44 years old, suddenly died from heart blockage last week. Click the link to read his obiituary. Thank you for your prayers for Gina and her family.
Your prayers
Mike Jones, the husband of Sandra Jones, died on December 25. Sandra is the daughter of Ruth Skinner.
A Celebration of Life for Ollie Thompson is planned for Sunday, January 7, at 2:30 p.m. at The Meadows. Ollie died on December 8; she was 101 years old. Her obituary is available online at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/ollie-keith-thompson-obituary?id=53843619
Jim Carls's mother
Jim Carls’s mother, Joey Carls, died on Sunday afternoon. She was 90 and passed away peacefully at the hospital with several family members there. Jim will be in Memphis to be with family for the next few days. Thank you for remembering them in your prayers.
Ollie Thompson
Ollie Thompson died on Friday, December 8. She was the mother of the late Joe Keith. Please keep the family in your prayers. We will share funeral plans once they have been confirmed.
Gayle Sanders
Gayle Sanders has been hospitalized since Thursday and is receiving treatment for necrotizing fasciitis. Thankfully, she received this diagnosis early. She has had two rounds of surgery already to remove necrotic and infected tissue in her arm, and so far her prognosis is quite good. If all goes well, she will have surgery again tomorrow to close up all incisions. Thank you for continuing to remember her in your prayers.
Amanda Dixon's family
Francis Lewis died yesterday in Oakland, California. He was Amanda Dixon’s father and Liam and Luke’s grandfather. Please pray for them.
Barbara Snell and Collin Dabbieri
Barbara Snell and Collin Dabbieri are recuperating at home after surgery on Friday. Barbara had her knee joint replaced, and Collin had a torn ACL repaired. We are grateful that all went well and pray with them for a swift and full recovery.
Allison Hutton's mother
Services for Allison Hutton’s mother, Marie Heath, will be held at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home on October 28, 2023, at 1:30pm with visitation before from 11:30am until the hour of service. Read obituary
Meda's friend
Meda Miller worked as a counselor at a Young Life camp this summer, A boy she worked with died by suicide two weeks ago, and his funeral was last week in Tuscaloosa. His death has been devastating for his family and friends, including their very close camp team. Thank you for remembering all of them in your prayers.
Married!
Congratulations to Kara Reed and Alex “Rico” Carls! They got married on Saturday at one of their favorite places: Christmount, the Disciples camp just outside Black Mountain, NC. Congratulations!
Allison Hutton's mother
Thank you for continuing to remember Allison Hutton’s mother, Marie Heath, in your prayers. A resident at The Meadows, she is believed to be near the end of her earthly life. Marie is the mother of Allison and Tiffany, and the grandmother of Sarah.
Shelton Pilkinton funeral
Shelton Pilkinton’s funeral will be on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 11 AM at Vine Street Christian Church, followed by interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Visitation will be at 10 AM at the church as well.
There will also be a visitation on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park on Thompson Lane.
Thank you for your prayers
Ollie Thompson, the mother-in-law of Julia Keith, and grandmother of Johanna and Jude, is in surgery after breaking her femur on Wednesday. We pray for a successful procedure and quick recovery.
Shelton Pilkinton died at home on Thursday night. Thanks be to God for the life of this kind man. We continue to hold his family close in prayer, and we will share funeral plans once they have been confirmed.
Erica Hayden got word that her grandmother, Evelyn McKee, died early Friday morning in Pennsylvania. “She had been in decline for awhile, so while this isn't a surprise, the finality is tough. I ask for prayers for my family, particularly my mother and grandfather (they had been married for 65 years!).”
Shelton Pilkinton
Shelton Pilkinton is nearing the end of his earthly life. We are grateful that he is at home, surrounded by family, and well cared for by his hospice team. Thank you for keeping him and all who love him in your prayers.
Allison Hutton's family
Allison Hutton is celebrating that her sister, Tiffany Heath has completed all her cancer treatments. They will participate in the Booby Bolt walk for breast cancer on Oct. 8th in Pleasant View. She asks that we continue to remember her mother, Marie Heath in our prayers. She is a resident at The Meadows.