Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
William Thorpe
Dec 22, 2011
THORPE, William Henry (Lt. Col. Ret) Passed away on December 22, 2011 at the age of 79. Born on March 24, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Tarboro, North Carolina. Bill Thorpe is a graduate of Tuskegee University, the University of North Dakota, and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. A highly decorated Air Force officer, he received...
Gwendolyn Beasley
Dec 20, 2011
BEASLEY, Gwendolyn December 20, 2011. Survived by family & friends. Complete notice later. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.D.,(615) 255-2371
W. Cammon
Dec 15, 2011
CAMMON, W.L.Of Nashville. December 15, 2011. We celebrate the well spent life of W.L. Cammon, entrepreneur, family person, and community leader. Born December 4, 1918, he was the only son of Luther Cammon and Annie M. Meadors Winters. He was a native of Clarksdale, AR and spent his formative years in Louisiana and Nashville, TN. After completing his post secondary...
Gertrude Wells
Dec 11, 2011
WELLS, Gertrude C. Departed this life on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Centennial Medical Center. Gertrude is preceded in death by her parents, Bertha W. Carter and Everheart Carter; two sisters, Ann Leno and Hattie M. Hill; one brother, Bob Carter. She leaves to cherish her memories; children, Janette Carter and Deatrice Wells of Nashville, TN, Vivian (George) Mack of...
Evon Broadnax
Dec 10, 2011
BROADNAX, Evon Glenn Was born on November 16, 1932 in Rockingham County, NC. She finished her earthly journey on December 10, 2011. She was the wife of the late Rev. John T. Broadnax, and the mother of Rev. Michael D. Broadnax, Sr. (Charlotte) and Min. Timothy M. Broadnax (Carren); grandchildren, Min. Yolanda Headen, Min. Michelle Broadnax, Min. Michael D. Broadnax...
Larry Cole
Dec 7, 2011
COLE, SR., Larry Neal Of Nashville. December 7, 2011. Survived by wife, Deborah Cole; children, Larry Jr., Keenyattrice, Nicole; grandchildren, Kiara NaCole, Anna; brothers, Bobby Cole, Finis (Leah) Cole; sisters, Georgia Taylor, Marie Merritt, Dorothy Cole (Calvin Perkins), Eula Haynes; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 11 a.m. -...
Mrytle Tillman
Dec 6, 2011
TILLMAN, Myrtle Hayes Of Nashville, December 6, 2011. Survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation (Today) Saturday, December 10, 2011, 11 a.m.-12 Noon, New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 3010 Hummingbird Dr., funeral to follow with Pastor Robert L. Beard, Officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Pk., (615) 255-2371.
Bobby Scruggs
Dec 6, 2011
SCRUGGS, Bobby "Red" Of Nashville. December 6, 2011. Preceded in death by mother, Annie Mai Davis Scruggs, father, Kemp Ezell Scruggs, Sr. Survived by daughter, Katherine Newsom; sons, Derrick and Bobby Taylor; three grandchildren; sisters, Annie Marie Scruggs, Henrietta (Robert) Gibson, Lenora Bush, Regina Claybrooks; brothers, Kemp ?Pok Cha? Scruggs, Jr., Eugene (Margaret Ann) Scruggs, Allen Wayne, Alvin and Calvin...
Willie Beach
Dec 5, 2011
BEACH, Willie C. of Nashville, passed away on December 5, 2011 and will sadly be missed by family and friends. He was the first black Inn Keeper for Holiday Inn at Vanderbilt and also worked for Robert Orr Sysco in Nashville, TN. He is survived by children, Angelia (Darcy) Bass, Nathaniel (Sandra) Beach and Catherine Beach; grandchildren, Darnell Beach, Stephen...
Willie Beach
Dec 5, 2011
BEACH, Willie C.Dec. 5, 2011. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice later. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIR., 255-2371.
Doris Frierson
Dec 1, 2011
FRIERSON, Doris Ann of Nashville. December 1, 2011. Survived by children, Vincent (Cleshett) Weir, Densila (Toliver) Majors, Dawanna (Marion) Trueheart; stepchildren, Cheryl Frierson, William Frierson, Jr.; brother, Raymond (Joyce) Weir; sisters, Annie Weir, Deloise Weir, Linda (Kenneth) Seay; twenty six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Family visitation Sunday, December 4, 2011, 6p.m.-7p.m., Lee...
Olaseni Kasunmu
Dec 1, 2011
KASUNMU, Olaseni O.Of Nashville, November 30, 2011. Survived by wife, Maria Kasunmu; one son, Olaoluwa Kasunmu; two daughters, Olanrewaju and Olayinka Kasunmu; their mother, Josephine Kasunmu; his mother, Tinuade Odedina; four brothers, Jide Kasunmu, Olayinka Kasunmu, Olakunie Olatunbosum, Babatunde Alabi; two sisters, Folashade Lawal, Bewaji Alabi; a host of nephews, nieces, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends....
Pamela Williams
Nov 21, 2011
WILLIAMS, M.D., Pamela C.Age 57 of Nashville, passed on November 21, 2011 following a long and courageous illness. Dr. Williams was born in Savannah, GA and was educated in the public schools of that city. She completed three years of medical undergraduate studies at Fisk University before entering Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine. Dr. Williams earned her medical degree...
Frank French
Nov 18, 2011
FRENCH, Frank Burial Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 9 a.m., Hills of Calvary. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.D., (615)255-2371.
Timothy Wade
Nov 16, 2011
WADE, Timothy L. Nov. 16, 2011. Burial Monday, November 21, 2011, 10a.m., Hills of Calvary. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.D., (615)255-2371
Frances Dobbins
Nov 16, 2011
DOBBINS, Frances Catherine November 16, 2011. Family visitation Monday, November 21, 2011, 11a.m.-12Noon, Temple Church, 3810 Kings Lane, funeral to follow with Pastor Darrell A. Drumwright, Officiating.Interment Greenwood "Main" Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Hwy., (615) 255-2371
James Watson
Nov 13, 2011
WATSON, James William Of Nashville, November 13, 2011. Survived by devoted wife, Barbara Watson; children, Kasandra (James) Miles, Carolyn (David) Bean, Arnita Watson, Kena Watson, Sarah Watson, Eric Watson, James (Diane) Watson, Jr., Stephanie (James) Toussaint; stepchildren, Tammie, Teresa, Twanna, Charles; mother-in-law, Rosetta Pruitt; twenty seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, November 19, 2011, 11 a.m.-12 Noon,...
Gracie Jones
Nov 8, 2011
JONES, Gracie M.Age 73 of Nashville, November 8, 2011. Survived by son, Charles (Brenda) Madry; daughter, Diane (Richard) Coe; sister, Ruby (Samuel) Fanroy; nine grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Public viewing Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 3 p.m. -5:30 p.m., Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. Visitation with family present Monday, November 14, 2011 from 10 a.m. -...
Marguerite Lewis
Nov 4, 2011
LEWIS, Marguerite Anita Of Nashville, entered into eternal rest on November 4, 2011, at the age of 64 from complications of multiple sclerosis. A native of Oklahoma City, OK, Marguerite was preceded in death by her father, Clarence E. Bell, Sr. She retired in the fall of 2009 after serving 38 years as an administrator with the Tennessee Department of...
Don Overton
Nov 1, 2011
OVERTON, Rev. Don E. Of Nashville, November 4, 2011. Survived by wife, Wilma J. Overton; four daughters; ten grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 12 Noon - 1 p.m., Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 4029 Cedar Circle, funeral to follow with Pastor Alton Hayes officiating. Interment Greenwood "North" Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT...
