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Nashville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas

Ronald A. Stewart

Ronald A. Stewart

Sep 20, 2024

Ronald Andre Stewart, age 59, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, TN. Born on September 3, 1965, at Columbus Air Force Base to Roosevelt Stewart and Connie H. (Stewart) Locke, Ron lived a life dedicated to his passions and loved ones.

From a young age, Ron aspired to become a lawyer. He graduated from Warner...

Carl A. Brown

Carl A. Brown

Sep 14, 2024

Carl Abraham Brown, Sr., “CB” he was affectionately called, transitioned quietly from this life to be with the LORD on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Carl was the sixth child born into a family of 2 girls and 5 boys. 

Carl's early years were on a farm, and he was always curious about the animals. At an early age he was not...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Sep 8, 2024

James Taylor transitioned on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  Please keep the Taylor family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rev. William R. Jennings

Rev. William R. Jennings

Sep 4, 2024

Rev. William Ray Jennings, Sr. was born on December 22, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Winnie Jennings. He has been married for 67 years to the love of his life, Evangelist Pearl Brown Jennings. Rev. Jennings was educated in the Nashville Public School System and studied at Tennessee State University. He worked for over 48 years...

Mary Rice

Mary Rice

Sep 4, 2024

Mary was born September 20, 1932, to the union of the late Alton and Maggie Davis. Mary’s twin sister Martha, and her eldest sister Rubye proceeded her in death.

Mary confessed hope in Christ early in life. She was a faithful servant at Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee serving as the Church Clerk, Homecoming/Anniversary Chair, and on other...

Dr. Curtis Johnson

Dr. Curtis Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Curtis Johnson transitioned on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.

Edna F. Overall

Edna F. Overall

Sep 2, 2024

Edna Flozell Overall was born on April 28th,1942 in Mason, Tennessee to Nathaniel Maclin, Sr. and Gustava Whitmore Maclin. She was one of twelve children. Edna transitioned from this earth on September 2, 2024. She professed her love of Christ at an early age and began her Christian journey at Greenleaf Presbyterian Church, now known as Greenleaf Community Church, which...

Helen Shelton

Helen Shelton

Aug 28, 2024

Helen Louise Roberson Shelton, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully August 28, 2024, at the age of 77. Helen’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to caring for others. Helen embraced Christ as her personal savior during her youth and was baptized at Edenwold Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, TN. Her commitment...

Charles Madry

Charles Madry

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Madry transitioned on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Deacon J. P. Madry and Mrs. Lillie Brown Madry who precedes him in death. He was the third son of five children born to this union. 

Deacon Madry was raised in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Pearl High School...

Fredrine Booker

Fredrine Booker

Aug 24, 2024

Fredrine Booker transitioned on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  Please keep the Booker family in your thoughts and prayers.

Henri L. Hardison, Jr.

Henri L. Hardison, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

 Henri Levine Hardison, Jr. was born to Henri and Jacqueline Hardison on October 4, 1972. On Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, Henri Levine Hardison Jr. was called to his heavenly home.  

Henri professed hope in Christ at the age of thirteen and was baptized at the Mira Mesa Baptist Church. His early education began in the San Diego County School...

Tamika Rochelle Petway

Tamika Rochelle Petway

Aug 23, 2024

Tamika Rochelle Petway transitioned on Friday, August 23, 2024.  Please keep the Petway family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Felecia Ford - Ervin

Felecia Ford - Ervin

Aug 23, 2024

Felecia Blackmon was born on November 21, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana to loving parents, Alma Jean Boykin and Edward Roy Blackmon.

From a very young age she experienced health challenges, but that did not stop Felecia from being "cool" as one of her former high school classmates described her.

Since she was a lower class Junior, and he was an upper class...

Robbie Jean Childress

Robbie Jean Childress

Aug 21, 2024

Robbie Jean Childress, 84, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 22, 1939 to the late Robert Burton and Hazel Willie Beatrice Jones Burton. She went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer.

She was educated in Metropolitan Davidson County Public Schools and graduated from Pearl High in1959.

Robbie professed her faith and...

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan

Aug 21, 2024

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan transitioned on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  Please keep the Sullivan family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Walter Edward Townsend

Walter Edward Townsend

Aug 20, 2024

Walter Edward Townsend was gifted to this world on September 23, 1928 in Hazel Green, Alabama to the late William John Thomas Townsend and Bessie Derrick Townsend . He departed this earthly life on August 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by four siblings: Sisters, Ms. Ora Townsend, Mrs. Minnie Hereford,...

Jonas Cloud

Jonas Cloud

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Jonas Cloud transitioned on Friday, August 16, 2024. Please keep the Cloud family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Robert Lee Alred, Jr.

Robert Lee Alred, Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

On October 30, 1949, Robert Lee Alred Jr. blessed the world with his presence. Born and raised in Nashville, TN he was the son of Esther Lee and Robert Lee Alred Sr.

Robert, affectionately known as “Red”, attended Pearl High School class of 1967 and Tennessee State University. Pursuing his music career, Red and his family along with fellow members of...

Juanita Jeanette Bean

Juanita Jeanette Bean

Aug 15, 2024

Juanita Jeanette Bean

“The Wind Beneath Our Wings”

Juanita “Jeanette” Boleyjack was born on December 21, 1929, to Edward and Rose Ella McCullough Boleyjack. She was called home to glory on August 15, 2024, in the home where she spent well over 60 years. The oldest of three girls, Jeanette and her two sisters, Augusta Dean and Virginia Hale were raised in...

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