Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Henry Louis Smith
Jan 15, 2026
March 14, 1939 – January 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henry L. Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, partner, and community pillar, who departed this life on January 15, 2026 at the age of 86.
Born on March 14, 1939, to Lucy Leech Smith and Charles Hazel Smith. Henry was a proud native of...
Leonard D. Dunn
Jan 10, 2026
Leonard D. Dunn, age 93 transitioned on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born October 19, 1932, to Willie and Katie Mae Coleman Dunn in Nashville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter-in-law, Paula Marie Bailey Dunn; brother, Harold (Josephine) Dunn; sister-in-law, Lethelia (Sha Sha) Lee Dunn; sister-in- law, Rose Dunn; and brothers- in- law, John Turner,...
Antonio Lewhan Smith
Dec 30, 2025
“Living Life Full Throttle"
On December 30, 2025, Antonio Lewahn Smith—better known to his friends and family as "Bonio"—revved his final engine and rode off into glory to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Antonio had accepted Christ at Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church on May 19, 1996, under the guidance of Reverend James Alexander, setting the foundation for...
Cora Reid
Jan 18, 2026
Cora Reid, age 98 transitioned on January 18, 2026. Please keep the Reid family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Cassandra Christine McCottry
Jan 13, 2026
December 10, 1967 – January 13, 2026
Cassandra was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1967 to the late Alvin Leon McCottry, Sr. and Gloria Jean Owens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Descena Majors, her great-niece, VaNae’ Ivory Prescott, her maternal grandparents, Roberta & Collier Owens, and her paternal grandparents, Emmanuel and Leona McCottry.
Cassandra...
Annie (Ann) L. Barry
Jan 7, 2026
With heartfelt gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the legacy of Annie L. Barry affectionately known as “Ann,” who was surrounded by love as she peacefully transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home on January 7, 2026.
Ann was born on March 15, 1953, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Verna Williams. She was the eldest of...
Timothy Charles Anthony
Jan 3, 2026
Timothy Charles Anthony, transitioned on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Please keep the Anthony family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Nathaniel "Peter" Brown
Jan 1, 2026
Nathaniel Brown, affectionately known as “Peter,” was born on September 30, 1945, to the late Effie Early and Nathaniel Barnett. He peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternity on January 1, 2026.
Peter was the eldest of his siblings and a steadfast presence for his family. He was preceded in death by his wives, Princella Brown and Onnia (Gayle) Brown;...
Mitchel McClure
Dec 30, 2025
Mitchel McClure, age 58 transitioned on Friday, December 30, 2025. Please keep the McClure family in your thoughts and prayers. The complete obituary forthcoming.
Elteresa Harding
Dec 27, 2025
Elteresa Harding, age 62, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Born and raised in Nashville, Elteresa was a proud daughter of the city she loved and a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her.
Elteresa dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a phlebotomist, a role that reflected her natural compassion, patience, and...
Eugene Carnell Cannon
Dec 27, 2025
Eugene Cannon was born to the late Willie D. Cannon and Lou Dora Cannon on July 20, 1954 in Nashville, Tn. He departed his life on December 27, 2025.
He graduated from Hillsboro High School; He pursued his education at Nashville State Community College followed by Tennessee State University.
He had found joy in fishing trips, maintained a lifelong curiosity for technology...
Earlest Edward Armstrong, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Earlest Sr. was born June 18, 1940, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, to the union of Earlest Milton and Hattie Armstrong. This dedicated man of God transitioned on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
He accepted Christ into his life at an early age and served for many years as a Deacon at Little Zion Primitive Baptist Church, participating in the Room in the...
Jimmie M. Stevens
Dec 25, 2025
Jimmie M. Stevens, age 88 transitioned Thursday, December 25, 2025. Please keep the Stevens family in your thoughts and prayers. The complete obituary forthcoming.
She was preceded in death by devoted husband, Thurman R. Stevens Jr., both parents, brothers, James Gentry and Walter G. Smith, Jr., and great granddaughter, Sherryse Amauri Wilson.
Jimmie is survived by sons, Thurman R. III (Sharon) and...
Jean Stockard Lesley
Dec 23, 2025
Life Story of Mrs. Jean Vashti Stockard Lesley, 1930-2025
Arriving in birth a few minutes apart from her fraternal twin sister Jane Elizabeth on February 21, 1930, Jean Vashti Stockard became the sixth child of the seven children born to Bessie Mae Morgan Stockard, who was a teacher, church pianist and homemaker, and Andy Russell Stockard, who was a Pullman car...
Dr. Edwina Harris Hamby
Dec 20, 2025
Dr. Edwina Harris Hamby, age 79 transitioned on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Please keep the Hamby family in your thoughts and prayers. The complete obituary forthcoming.
Katherine Green
Dec 12, 2025
On the 13th of January 1935, she was born Katherine “Kaddie” Watkins, the sixth of eight kids of James “JC” Watkins and Alice Young-Watkins. Growing up on Brick Church Pike during the heart of the Great Depression, Katherine learned the value of education, hard work, and faith. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized into the...
Yolanda Roshelle Sutton
Dec 11, 2025
Yolanda Roshelle Sutton transitioned on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Survived by mother, Maxine Sutton; father, Larry Downing; children, Montarious Johnson and Marcellus Johnson; sister, Beverely Sutton; 6 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Steve Martin Crum
Dec 10, 2025
Steve Martin Crum transitioned on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Survived by family and friends in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee.
Flora Mae Rucker
Dec 9, 2025
Flora McKinley Rucker, born on December 23, 1929, in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, was the second child of Gene McKinley and Collie Lamberson. She took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on December 9, 2025. Her early life was marked by challenges, losing her older brother to polio at the age of three, followed by her...
Polly Buchanan
Dec 8, 2025
Polly Swanson-Buchanan was born on November 25, 1925, to the late Harry and Maria Swanson. She peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Polly accepted Christ at an early age and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and was known for her vibrant spirit, warm personality, and the very...
