Grant MacIver was laid to rest at Hills of Calvary Cemetery on December 20, 2023. Hi, I’m Max, Grant’s older brother. Please accept my apologies for not being present for my brother's burial due to logistical reasons. I want to thank Pastor Jay, Ms. Allen, and those who gave Grant the dignified burial he so … Continue reading Grant MacIver
Blackie Skinner
Blackie Skinner was laid to rest at Hills of Calvary Cemetery on December 14, 2023. I met Blackie around 2014 on the streets of East Nashville. Despite his name, he was a white guy with Carhartt overalls, a squirrelly brown-gray beard, and kind eyes. When I asked him where he stayed, he was hesitant to … Continue reading Blackie Skinner
Chris Alford
Chris Alford was laid to rest at Hills of Calvary Cemetery on Dec. 13, 2023. I worked with Chris Alford for the better part of two years. He was one of the most resilient, sad and beautiful humans I have ever known. He was deeply loyal to the people around him; funny and flawed and … Continue reading Chris Alford
Denyce Gagnon
Denyce was laid to rest at the Hills of Calvary Cemetery on December 13, 2023. Denyce, who also went by "Gypsy" to some of her friends, was a gentle spirit. She was soft spoken, loved nature, had multiple crushes and loves, and often felt misunderstood. She moved around to different parts of the city and … Continue reading Denyce Gagnon
Requiem for Whitney
Yesterday morning we called the name of Whitney Jeffries as she was laid to rest at Hills of Calvary cemetery. Most of the time we know very little about those who we pray over as they are interred, but I knew Whitney. Whitney was a regular at our Showers of Blessing program (our homeless services … Continue reading Requiem for Whitney