There are 2 article(s) tagged Metropolitan Baptist Church:

• December 2024

  • Porter’s life spent devoted to people of Metropolitan Baptist, Memphis

    The Rev. Dr. Reginald Porter Sr., who was devoted to his faith and the South Memphis community he served, died on Christmas Eve at age 76.

    By Jane Roberts December 31, 2024

• June 2019

  • Four Way owner Jo Ellen Bates’ influence evident in South Memphis

    Retired teacher and restaurant owner Jo Ellen Bates left a lasting impact on students and community members with her investment in South Memphis. Mrs. Bates died Sunday at age 74.

    By Elle Perry, Jared Boyd June 12, 2019