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...
Adrianne Latrice Austin
May 23, 2026
Adrianne Latrice Austin was born on January 19, 1985, in Nashville, Tennessee, at Baptist Hospital (now Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown), to her loving parents, Linda Boyd Austin of Nashville, Tennessee, and Steven Austin of Memphis, Tennessee. Adrianne departed this life unexpectedly on May 26, 2026, at the age of 41, leaving behind a legacy of intellect, compassion, generosity, and unwavering...
Edward Louis Jones
May 16, 2026
Edward Louis Jones, age 86 transitioned on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Survived family and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming. Please keep the entire Jones family in your prayers.
Patricia Anne Bell
May 26, 2026
Patricia Anne Bell, affectionately known to many as ‘Grandmama’, was born on May 11, 1946 to the late Perry Travis and Ida Woodard. She was the only child and was loved immensely by her family members.
Patricia was married to Ray Leon Bell on January 23, 1961; and this union they shared three children.
Patricia was educated in the Public School System...
Ola Gertrude Hudson
May 25, 2026
A Life of Purpose, Education, and Grace
Ola Gertrude Hudson, a pillar of the Nashville community, a dedicated educator, and a woman of profound faith and service, peacefully entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2026.
Early Life and Foundation
Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Ola was the seventh of nine children born to Benjamin and Rachael Tarrant Hudson. All eight siblings...
Darrian Elijah Talley
May 22, 2026
Darrian Elijiah Talley was born on November 20, 2007 to Crissianna Brooks and Darryl Talley in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Parker and grandfathers, Karlos Reynolds and Lee “Papa Lee” Anthony.
He was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools. He graduated from Academy Hickory Hollow High School. He was accepted to numerous colleges to attend...
Mary E. Jernigan
May 19, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Jernigan, was born April 28, 1950 in Cross Plains, Tn. She departed this life on May 19, 2026 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Nashville, Tn. Mary was preceded in death by her parents John Russell Jernigan and Eva Nell Scharklet- Jernigan. Also preceding her in death: sister Mattie V Jernigan-Hutchens and brother Oscar L. Jernigan. Mary accepted Jesus...
Regina Faye Fuller Hawkins
May 18, 2026
On May 18, 2026, Regina Faye Fuller Hawkins transitioned from this earthly existence back to the Eternal Essence. She passed peacefully from preexistences and was pronounced by physicians at 8:16 a.m. central. She is survived by Pompey LeCardo Hawkins (only Child), whom she shared with Pompeii LeCardo Hawkins (former Husband). She is also survived by Demica Darná Hawkins (Daughter-in-Law) and...
Dr. Nebraska Mays
May 18, 2026
Greatness is an abstract noun. Nebraska B. Mays was an exemplar of this attribute in terms of his actions, his deeds and his contributions to humanity. It was his theory that one must “dream”…and make “thoughts”…his “aim”.
Nebraska was born on September 10, 1930 in Laurel, Mississippi to Willie and Lillie Lancaster Mays, who provided a nurturing environment. He spent his...
Timothy Clark
May 16, 2026
Timothy Clark was born on December 29, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Mildred and James Clark. He peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday morning, May 16, 2026. The youngest of Mildred’s two children, Tim spent much of his early childhood in Franklin County with his beloved grandparents, Nelson and Clara Simmons, where he was affectionately known by the...
Mary B. Lanier
May 13, 2026
Mary B. Lanier age 90, transitioned on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Preceded in death by husband, William R. Lanier; parents, Thomas and Mary Braden; brother, Lonnie Braden; and sister, Frances Lanier.
Survived by son, Joel Lanier, daughter, Lynn Odom and grandchildren, Kevin and Erika Bond.,
Mary Ann McKissack
May 13, 2026
Mary Ann McKissack was the 11th child born to the late John Thomas Rhodes and Margaret Hester Rhodes on December 27, 1927. On the peaceful morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Mary transitioned from this earthly life into her new life in Glory.
Mary was a lovely, kind, and gentle woman whose love for God and people was evident in her...
Anthony Dewayne Forster
May 8, 2026
Anthony Dewayne Forster affectionately known as “Tony” was born to the union of Lucy Rucker Forster and John Forster, Sr. on July 26, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this life May 8, 2026.
Anthony was baptized upon profession of faith at a very early age at First Baptist Church, South Inglewood. He was educated in the Metro Nashville Public Schools....
Tonya F. Bosley
May 8, 2026
Tonya Bosley age 59, transitioned on May 8, 2026. Please keep the Bosley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Hattie Rose Allen
May 4, 2026
Hattie “Puddin” “Granny Puddin” Allen, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 2, 1950, she was the cherished daughter of Pearlie and Leonard Allen, Sr., who instilled in her the values of kindness, resilience, and faith that...
Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry
May 2, 2026
Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, age 85 transitioned on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Survived by son, Lamont Henry; other relatives and friends. Please keep the entire Henry family in your prayers. Please click on the link below for the funeral program.
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Jordan Winbush
May 2, 2026
Jordan Alexander Winbush was born on March 8, 2003, at 1:38 a.m., and from the very start, he knew his own mind. His strong will and quiet determination ran deep, and those who loved him understood that Jordan didn't need the world to agree with him he just needed it to be fair.
He was a wonderful son, and his brother...
Charlie Denise Law Traylor
May 2, 2026
In loving memory of Charlie Denise Law Traylor (Debe) who entered into eternal rest May 2, 2026. Charlie was born May 14, 1956 to Leo and Emma B. Mitchell Law in Hartsville, Tennessee (Trousdale County).
She professed Christ at an early age and was a member ofPilgrim Emmanuel Baptist Church (Tabernacle of GloryChurch) serving as a Sunday School teacher and Faith...
Lena Truett
May 1, 2026
On May 1, 2026 the productive life of Lena Katherine Truett came to a close. She was born on January 22, 1950 to the late Frances Louise Crutcher and the late John W. “Dubby” Turner. She is preceded in death by her late husband Charles William Truett.
She attended North Nashville High School where she became a ColorGuard (Flag Girl), She...
Mary Elizabeth Pettus
May 1, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Pettus, age 74 of Nashville, TN, completed her earthly race on Friday, May 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy stitched from courage, conviction, and a love that moved as muscle through the generations she raised. Though dementia had begun to blur the edges of her days, her departure arrived with a suddenness that left her family reaching for...
