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...
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...
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...
Andrew Earl Marks
Jul 3, 2026
Andrew Earl Marks, age 54 transitioned on Friday, July 3, 2026. Survived by family and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming. Please keep the Marks family in your thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Hezekiah L. Foreman
Jun 27, 2026
Dr. Hezekiah L. Foreman transitioned on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Please keep the Foreman family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
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...
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. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
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...
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...
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...
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.
Bettye G. Otey
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Bettye Stewart Otey was born on April 19, 1934, in Greenville, South Carolina, to Preston Elliott Stewart and Blondel W. Stewart. She was blessed with one brother, Preston E. Stewart, Jr.
Bettye began her educational journey in Greenville, attending Sterling High School before relocating with her family to Nashville, Tennessee. There, she continued her studies at Pearl High School, from...
Entwyn Burns
Jun 4, 2026
Mr. Entwyn “Tony” “Dread” Burns, age 52, departed this life suddenly on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Entwyn was born on November 10, 1973, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to Helen Marie Burns and Robert Charles Hardin. He attended public schools in his community and later pursued training in welding, establishing a career in...
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. She transitioned into eternal life on May 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Emma Woodard Johnson. Patricia was...
Elaine Vaughn Poole
May 25, 2026
Elaine Vaughn Poole was born to Elizabeth Odom and Clarence Vaughn on September 15, 1952, in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Pearl High School, class of 1970. Elaine worked for many years and retired from the Lentz Metropolitan Public Health Department.
After retirement, Elaine worked for several more years as a Sitter for Vanderbilt Home Health. Elaine was a long-serving member...
