Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Christopher David Lee Bell, Jr.
Jan 14, 2021
Christopher Bell, Jr. transitioned on January 15, 2021. Please keep the Bell family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced later.
Pastor Emeritus Henry K. Smith
Jan 13, 2021
It is with immense feelings of ambivalence that we announce the ecclesiastical transition of our beloved visionary and family patriarch. We are saddened with heavy hearts, yet rejoicing that on January 13, 2021, God granted Pastor Emeritus Henry K. Smith, Jr. (82) eternal rest.He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Henry K. Smith Sr. and Lizzettar Blackwell,...
Earl Wayne Garner
Jan 11, 2021
On Monday evening, January 11, 2021, the Angel of mercy called our loved one, Earl Wayne Garner, an anointed encourager, to his heavenly home. God’s finger touched him, and he slept. He was immediately ushered by the angels into the presence of God to enter into his eternal rest. He was born to the late Gladys Garner and John Walter...
Denise Creamer
Jan 11, 2021
Denise Creamer transitioned on January 11, 2021. Please keep the Creamer family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced later.
William Raymond Johnson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
William Raymond Johnson, affectionately known as "Snooky" transitioned from this life Saturday, January 9, 2021. Survived by wife Roxie Johnson, daughter Jennifer Johnson, son Jason (Avita) Johnson and beloved mother Lorraine Johnson; sister Carol Johnson, brothers David Johnson and Rawn Johnson.Public Walk Through will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral...
Timothy J. Hatfield
Jan 7, 2021
Timothy Hatfield transitioned on January 7, 2021. Please keep the Hatfield family in your thoughts and prayers.
Maceo C. Coleman
Jan 5, 2021
Maceo C. Coleman transitioned on January 5, 2021. Please keep the Coleman family in your thoughts and prayers.
In Loving Memory Of Boyce E. Wilkins, Sr. "Rooster"
Jan 4, 2021
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Boyce E. Wilkins, Sr. 1943 - 2021You will forever live in our hearts, we love and miss you.In Love,Richard A. Lewis, Sr. and Staff of Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors
Boyce E. "Rooster" Wilkins, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Boyce Edward Wilkins, Sr., affectionately known as “Rooster,” was the second of eight children born to Boyce Bentley Kinnard and Pearlie Louise Ferguson. He transitioned to his celestial home on Monday, January 4, 2021.He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County public school system and graduated from Pearl High School in 1961. While at Pearl High, he displayed a plethora...
Sandra J. Hayden
Jan 3, 2021
Sandra J. Hayden transitioned on January 3, 2021. Please keep the Hayden family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later.
Bessie Dismukes
Jan 2, 2021
The end came for our mother, Bessie Dismukes ( Sister) on January 2, 2021 at Stonecrest Medical Center, Smyrna,TN. She was 70 years old.She was born in Fayetteville, TN (Lincoln County) to the late Waymon and Mary Dismukes on April 25, 1950. She received her education in Nashville, TN also, she was a CNA and Caregiver for the majority of...
Dominique A. Lester
Jan 1, 2021
Dominique A. Lester transitioned on January 1, 2021. Please keep the Lester and Hammonds families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced later.
Percy Smith, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Percy Smith Jr. was born to the late Percy Smith Sr. and Rebecca Smith on September 5, 1942 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He peacefully transitioned on December 30, 2020 at home surrounded by family.He received Christ at an early age and continued serving God at Berean Baptist Church until his passing. Percy always demonstrated Christian leadership through his many years...
Claude Wilbur Mann
Dec 28, 2020
On December 28, 2020 at 3:31 p.m., Brother Claude Mann stepped out of the fellowship of this life and enter the glorious fellowship of Christ. He is at peace now and rejoicing in his happy heavenly home.Claude Mann was born on November 18, 1956 in Brownsville, TN to the late James Wilbur Mann and Lollie Mann. He was the third...
Paulette Wharton
Dec 27, 2020
On December 27, 2020, Paulette departed this life for the most wonderful life with Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Willie Wharton, sons Marcus Jackson and Michael Jackson. Brother Charlie Parker and parents Clara Harris and Charlie Parker Sr. Survived by son Kenneth Jackson, sisters Ruth Price(Edward-deceased) Olivette Parker, Barbara Parker Mays(Bruce), Patricia Corley(Clark Harris), Cathy Barnhill, Tawana Coley,...
Joyce P. Collins
Dec 25, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Ann Powell Collins was born on June 12, 1948 in Memphis Tennessee to Ed Powell and Lelia Strickland. She was raised by her mother (Lelia Strickland Armstrong) and stepfather (Joe Armstrong). She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age at Union Valley Baptist Church (Memphis, TN) and never wavered from that faith. She also fellowshipped...
Harold J. (Duck) Derrickson
Dec 24, 2020
Harold J. “Duck” Derrickson age 86, passed December 24, 2020.Survived by his brother, Leroy Derrickson, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great nephews. He also leaves to cherish a host of cousins, fraternity brothers, and friends.
Larry Wayne Criswell
Dec 23, 2020
Larry Criswell transitioned on December 23, 2020. Please keep the Criswell family in your thoughts and prayers.
Leroy Walker
Dec 20, 2020
Leroy Walker, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, fought a great and noble fight until the end. He was born to the late Sidney Walker and the late Daisy Harris Walker in Blythe, Georgia, in the outskirt of Augusta, in 1927. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Hattie Ann Walker, his son Leroy Walker, Jr. (at...
