Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Emma Jewel Ewing Mitchem
Dec 17, 2024
Emma Jewel Ewing Mitchem was the only child born to the late Ruth and George Ewing on February 3, 1935, in Nashville, TN. She transitioned to her eternal rest on December 17, 2024. Emma graduated from Pearl High School in 1953 and continued her education at the Mason School of Business where she excelled in typing and shorthand. She began...
Rev. Marian E. Debro
Dec 17, 2024
Rev. Marian E. Debro transitioned on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Marian Elizabeth Douglas Debro, lovingly called “Velvet” by her family, was born in Nashville, TN January 24, 1943. She was the first child born to the late Alice Watkins Douglas and Scott Douglas, Jr. With her daughter at her side, she entered into a peaceful rest at her home, Tuesday...
Carra E. Barnes
Dec 16, 2024
Carra Elizabeth Sanders Barnes was born March 22, 1932 to the late Albert and Allie Sanders, Nashville, Tennessee. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2024 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Sister Carra Barnes was a lifelong member of the Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She served in the Senior and Mass Choirs for...
Bernice T. Johnson
Dec 15, 2024
Bernice T. Johnson transitioned on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Celebration of Life Service will be live-streamed on YouTube at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.
Norman Eugene Fitzpatrick
Dec 7, 2024
Norman Eugene Fitzpatrick transitioned on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Please keep the Fitzpatrick in your thoughts and prayers.
The Celebration of Life Service will be live streamed on YouTube at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.
Andrew Marks
Dec 6, 2024
Andrew Marks was born July 20, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the only child of Rosie Lee Marks who preceded him in death when he was only a baby. He was raised by his loving grandmother Callie Buchanan, who also preceded him in death.
Andrew accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Kayne Avenue Baptist Church. He...
Hosia Jones
Dec 6, 2024
Hosia Jones transitioned on Friday, December 6, 2024. Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Geraldine H. Watkins
Dec 4, 2024
Geraldine H. Watkins transitioned on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Geraldine H. Watkins “Deannie” was born on October 14,1949 to the late Della E. Bryson and Joe Haley Sr. She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She completed her journey on December 4, 2024.
“Deannie” received her education at Cameron High School, she then attended a nursing program where...
Vivian Ann Jiles
Dec 3, 2024
Vivian Jiles, 76 formerly of 3833 Andrew Jackson Way, Hermitage, TN. Departed this life on December 3, 2024 at AHC Cumberland Senior Living in Nashville. She was born in Springfield, MA on July 7, 1948 the daughter of the late Haskell Jiles Jr. and Catherine Wiggins Jiles . She was a member of Dickerson Road Baptist Church, In TN and...
William F. Crawford
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. William Crawford transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Please keep the Crawford family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ford Ronald Otey
Nov 26, 2024
Ford Ronald Otey, affectionately known as “Ron,” was the son of Ford Essex Otey and Elnora Eugenia Charles James Otey. He was born December 15, 1943, in Nashville, TN and was the oldest of three children. Raised in North Nashville where the Otey family has a deeply rooted history in the business community, Ron’s early education included attending St. Vincent...
Natasha Dawn Jones
Nov 20, 2024
Natasha Dawn Jones transitioned on November 3,2024. Please keep the Jones family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Carter Johnson
Nov 20, 2024
Michelle Johnson transitioned on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Curtis E. Riley
Nov 18, 2024
Crutis E, Riley transitioned on November 18,2024. Please keep the Riley family in your thoughts and prayers.
Danny L. Stephens
Nov 14, 2024
Danny “Redbone” Stephens was born May 17, 1958, to the late Ruth Stephens and William Lyle in Shelbyville, TN. He departed this life on November 14, 2024.
Danny leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved children Korelle Stephens and Phillip Stephens; His devoted brothers James “Moody” Stephens, William “Flea” (Robin) Stephens, Sister Demetra ‘Molly’ (Randy) Tillman, and 4 grandchildren; nephews Jeremy...
Michael Frimenko
Nov 12, 2024
Michael Frimenko transitioned on November 12, 2024. Please keep the Frimenko family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Robert J. Harris
Nov 9, 2024
Robert J. Harris transitioned on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Please keep the Harris family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mattie G. Dixon
Nov 8, 2024
Mattie G. Dixon, affectionately known as Gwen, transitioned on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Gwen leaves to forever cherish her memory, daughter, Yvette Tisdale, sons Allen Dixon and Gerald Dixon and numerous other relatives, church members and friends.
Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors. Family visitation on Friday, November 22,...
Jonathan M. Kellar
Nov 7, 2024
On November 7, 2024, Almighty God called our dearly beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, Jonathan Marcel Kellar, home.
Jonathan Marcel Kellar was born on February 14, 1987, in Nashville, Tennessee to Mary Elizabeth Watts Kellar and Gary Marcel Kellar. Because of the adoring love of our first born he was named Jonathan, which means “beloved”.
Jonathan actually “began” his education...
Madelon Frances Wynn Donalson
Nov 7, 2024
Madelon Frances Wynn Donalson entered into sweet peaceful rest, on November 7, 2024. She was the twelfth of twelve children born to Pleasant and Lucinda Wynn, who preceded her in death. Madelon accepted Christ at an early age at Saint James Baptist Church, Cedar Hill, TN., and later united with the First Baptist Church East Nashville, where she was a...
