Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Walter Lee Hunt, Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
Walter Lee Hunt, Sr., age 87 transitioned on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Walter Hunt never met a stranger. If you were in a room with Walter, he would greet you and engage you in a genuine conversation that came with a smile, a funny remark, and a positive word.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Samuel and Clara (née Miles) Hunt, and fondly...
Leatrice B. McKissack
Jul 3, 2026
Leatrice B. McKissack transitioned on Friday, July 3, 2026. Please keep the McKissack family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ella Bee Pittman
Jul 13, 2026
Ella Bee Pittman was born October 10, 1936, in Dickson County. She was the oldest of seven children born to James Boyd and Altha Elizabeth Collier Boyd. She departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville Tennessee.
Ella Bee was raised in North Nashville and proudly attended the illustrious Pearl High School. To countless children in...
Ronald L. Corbin
Jul 12, 2026
Some people are remembered for the positions they held. Others are remembered for the lives they changed.Ronald Lee Corbin will be remembered for both.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, business executive, mentor, and community leader, Ron lived a life defined by purpose, integrity, and service. He believed that success was never measured solely by personal achievement, but by the opportunities...
Seth Porter
Jul 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Seth Porter, who peacefully departed this life on July 10, 2026 at the age of 94.
Mr. Seth “Bud” Porter was born May 21, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee to the proud parents of the late Mr. John Henry and Mrs. Rosie Porter.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. Seth was...
Antonio Lee Gant
Jul 10, 2026
Antonio (Tony) Lee Gant, age 70 transitioned on Friday, July 10, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi Gant and Mary Ann Black Gant; and his loving wife, Ella Louise Gant.
Antonio (Tony) leaves to cherish his memory: his two daughters, Jenica L. Gant and Andrea N. Gant; four grandchildren, Alvin L. Gant, Yorec L. Gant, Alviyon L. Gant, and...
Joann (Sumayya) Coleman
Jul 4, 2026
Joann (Sumayya) Coleman transitioned on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Preceded in death by mother, Lorene Dial Fenton; father, Ronald Dial. Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Sir & Alonda McCutcheon; daughter, Precious Creavalle; grandchildren, Mazi McCutcheon, Brainn Creavalle, and Serenity McCutcheon; siblings, Victoria Hall, Rhonda Dial, Corrice Dial, Roland Dial Jr., and Michael Dial; other relatives and friends. At the request...
Andrew Earl Marks
Jul 3, 2026
Andrew Earl Marks, age 54 transitioned on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Andrew Earl Marks was born January 11, 1972 to Ruth Marks and the late Andrew Marks. He grew up in Nashville and attended Hattie Cotton Elementary, Temple Academy and Litton Middle School. He was a 1990 graduate of Maplewood High School.
He accepted Christ at an early age under the pastorate...
James Garrett
Jul 2, 2026
Dr. James Carter Garrett, age 85, passed away on July 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Annie Pearl Garrett and James Luther Garrett, James was a proud son of the city he lived in throughout his life. He graduated from Fisk University, where he became a member of the Eta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi...
Romeo Armstrong
Jun 30, 2026
Romeo Tychun Armstrong was born on February 8, 1997 to Shariff Johnson and Brenda Armstrong in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on June 30, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Keon Hawkins; and brother, Kemontanez (“KD”) Armstrong.
Romeo attended Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. He played basketball, football, and ran track.
Romeo professed a saving faith in...
Vonda McDaniel
Jun 30, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee mourns the loss of Vonda Adair McDaniel, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, servant leader, labor advocate, woman of faith, and tireless champion for working people.
Vonda was the daughter of William and Carole McDaniel and the beloved sister of Valinda Burks. She was also a cherished aunt to her niece Jewel Burks Solomon(Zekarias), and her nephew Myles Sidney.
A proud...
Valerie Darlyn Waters-Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Valerie Darlyn Waters-Smith was born on April 22, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Elder Fred and Fannie Waters. She was the fifth of eight children and the third daughter in a loving family. On June 29, 2026, Valerie peacefully exchanged time for eternity as she entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death...
Dr. Hezekiah L. Foreman
Jun 27, 2026
Dr. Hezekiah L. Foreman, transitioned on Saturday, June 27, 2026. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 60 years, Gladys Foreman; children, other relatives and friends.
Rosetta Miller Perry
Jun 26, 2026
A QUEEN MOTHER'S JOURNEY HOME
In Loving Memory of Rosetta Miller-Perry
On June 26, 2026, God looked down from his Heavenly garden and picked a rose. On this day, God did not simply pick a rose – He summoned a matriarch, a warrior and a queen mother home. The rose he picked on this day was Rosetta (Irvin) Miller-Perry. A rose that...
Dr. Ira D. Thompson, Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson
Dr. Ira D. Thompson, Jr. knew this truth in his bones — and he lived it.
To the patients whose hearts and lungs he repaired, he was a gifted surgeon whose steady hands gave them more years with the people they loved. To his students...
Frederick Robertson
Jun 25, 2026
Remembering Frederick L Robertson The Author of All, records that Frederick Leonard Robertson (known as F.L. to some), was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born on September 16, 1938 and was the eldest of three children born to Edwyna and Frederick Robertson, Sr. Frederick and his brothers grew up in South Nashville. They were...
Thad Manning, III
Jun 23, 2026
Thad Manning III affectionately known to many as "Pee Wee" or "Thaddeus J Whoopie," departed this life at home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 69. Thad III is the eldest son of Thad Manning Jr., and Daisy Rambus Manning. Throughout his life, Thad III was a man of few words, but his actions spoke volumes about his...
Robert (Tyrone) Ezell, Sr.
Jun 23, 2026
Robert (Tyrone) Ezell, Sr., age 66 transitioned on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful loving mother, Betty R. Dean and father, Sammie Lee Ezell.
Survived by loving, devoted and compassionate soulmate, the former Carmela Renee Douglas; heavy hearts three truly devoted and loving children: son, Robert Tyrone “Bubba” Ezell, Jr.; loving and devoted daughters, Kimberly Nicole...
Jacqueline Michelle Johnson
Jun 20, 2026
Jacqueline Michelle Roddy Johnson was born on April 26, 1971, to her loving parents, Jacqueline and Albert Charles Roddy.
She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Montoya Natalie Moore, whose memory she carried in her heart always.
Michelle's love for travel began early in life, inspired by her father's military career. At just eight months old, she embarked on her...
Judith Johnson
Jun 15, 2026
Judith Johnson transitioned on Monday, June 15, 2026. Please keep the Johnson and Frierson families in your thoughts and prayers.
