Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Margaret Earlene Drake Foster
Oct 10, 2025
Our beloved Margaret Earlene Drake Foster transitioned peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever keep Margaret in their hearts and cherish her deep love for them.
Margaret was born Earlene Drake on August 23, 1934, in Nashville Tennessee, to the Late Harry Drake Sr. and Annie Sue Drake. She was the fifth of...
Alvin Pugh
Nov 22, 2025
Alvin Pugh, age 59, of Nashville Tn, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 4th, 1966, in Benton Harbor Michigan to mother, Charlie Jean Pugh-Bailey and father, Robert Grandberry.
Alvin confessed a hope in christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of God In Christ by Reverend Willie...
Henry Corey Booker
Nov 24, 2025
Henry Corey Booker (affectionately called Corey) was born August 23,1979 to the late Henry Jr and Neller Faye Booker, in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on November 24, 2025.
Corey accepted Christ at an early age at the Saint James Missionary Church under the Pastorate of George Brooks, Sr. He later united with the Temple Church under Senior Pastor...
Lena Will Stanley
Nov 24, 2025
Lena Will Stanley was born August 30, 1934, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Inez Payne and Howard Kimbrough. She departed this earthly life on November 24, 2025. In addition to her mother and father, Lena was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Booker; stepfather, Reverend W.A. Pryor; brothers, William Pryor and James Pryor; and sister, Ann Davidson.
Lena was employed in...
Lois Jean Furman
Nov 21, 2025
The Rising of the Sun
On June 17, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the world was graced with the arrival of Lois Jean Hundley. Her proud parents, Frederick Douglas and Hattie Jewel Hundley, welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl who would grow to touch countless lives. Two years later, her sister Reita Helene joined the family, completing a loving home filled...
David Carr
Nov 15, 2025
David Carr transitioned on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Please keep the Carr family in your thoughts and prayers.
Samuel L Ervin
Nov 15, 2025
December 18, 1949 – November 15, 2025 Samuel Louis Ervin, age 75, peacefully transitioned on November 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a lengthy illness. Born on December 18, 1949, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Samuel grew into a man whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and a lifelong love of music. Samuel was the beloved son of Otis...
Harriette K. Perkins
Oct 29, 2025
Harriette Kennebrew Perkins, a woman of grace, laughter, and undeniable style, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2025, after 78 years joyfully lived. Born at Chicago's historic Provident Hospital, she carried her hometown pride wherever she went. In her trademark red St. John knit, Harriette loved to laugh, to dance a Chicago-style two-step, and to tell anyone who would listen...
Vanessa Hammonds
Oct 26, 2025
BUTTERFLY. That's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Vanessa. What closely follows is sweet, kind, understanding, and honest. These are the reasons she was loved.
You could tell her your deepest secrets and share your most embarrassing moments but leave every conversation feeling whole again. This is what big sisters are for. This iswhat she was...
Patricia Christman Clayton Bailey
Oct 24, 2025
Patricia Christman Bailey, fondly known as “Pat” or “Patsy,” transitioned to her heavenly residence on October 24, 2025. She lived an extraordinary life filled with joy, laughter and a boundless love for people.
Patricia Christman was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mr. & Mrs. John R. Christman. At St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, she received the sacraments of...
Dorothy Virginia Petway
Oct 24, 2025
Dorothy Virginia Petway transitioned on Friday, October 24, 2025. Please keep the Petway family in your thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie G. Dobbins
Oct 21, 2025
Born December 23, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Bonnie Grace Shaw was the first of seven children born to the late W. Russell Shaw and Annie Harrison Shaw.
Bonnie joined First Baptist Church, East Nashville in the late 1940s, and she remained an active member for the rest of her life.
Bonnie grew up surrounded by music as her father was a well-known...
Helen Moore Mays
Oct 19, 2025
Helen Moore Mays was born August 30, 1934 to Kathleen McCurdy Moore and Willie Moore in Bay Springs, Mississippi. She was one of four children, with two brothers and one sister, Mildred Moore Daugherty. Her parents and brothers preceded her in death.
Helen married Dr. Nebraska Mays in February 1953. They had three children: Curtis Bernard Mays, Mark Nebraska Mays, and...
Oghal Burrell
Oct 17, 2025
Oghal Burrell transitioned on Friday, October 17, 2025. Please keep the Burrell in your thoughts and prayers.
Robert Calvin Daniels
Oct 15, 2025
Robert Calvin Daniels, fondly known as” Bobbo”, passed away October 15, 2025, after a one-year battle with lung cancer. Bobbo was born on August 23, 1950, in Greenville, North Carolina to Charlie James “JD” Daniels and Mary Melissa Barnes.
A milestone in his life was when he and Michael Garrett, the first Black students, integrated Junius H. Rose High School in...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Lindsay
Oct 14, 2025
Charles (Charlie) Edward Lindsay was born, March 19, 1941, to the late Henry Louis and Nonie Mae Lindsay in Nashville, TN. He departed this life on October 14, 2025, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his brother Henry (Sonny)Eugene Louis Lindsay Jr. and sister Margurite Jewel Moore. Charles accepted Christ at an early age at...
Cathy Watts
Oct 13, 2025
Cathy Evon Watts entered this earthly life on January 4, 1964, to the late Robert Alan and Chyrle Anita Watts in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cathy was the oldest of ten children. She more like a mother to her younger brothers and sisters. On October 13, 2025, her earthly life ended, and she gained her wings.
Cathy accepted Christ at a young age...
Charles aka "Charlie" or "Charlie Poo Poo" E. Ward
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Edward Ward, better known as “Charlie” and “Charlie Poo Poo,” was born in Anniston, Alabama on June 12, 1944, to Annie Laura Ward and was reared by his grandmother, Rena Knox. He was raised in the church and remained devoted to his faith throughout his life. He was formerly a member of First Baptist Church South Inglewood and later...
Mary F. Townsend
Oct 1, 2025
Reflections of Life
Mary Florence Townsend was born on July 12, 1934 to the late Willie Davis and Florence Davis in Rutherford County, Tennessee. She departed this earthly life on October 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was proceeded in death by her husband Walter Edward Townsend and siblings Luther, Sam, Clarence, William, Robert, Thomas, Emma, Ellen, John L.,...
Billie W. White
Sep 27, 2025
Billie William White, was born to Pruttie Bramlett and Ernest Nelson White Sr. on February 23, 1931, in Giles County, Pulaski, TN. He was the youngest of twelve children. He often referred to himself with a smile as the seventh son of the seventh son.
Billie’s father passed away early in his life leaving him to quit school at the eighth-grade...
