Nashville, TN Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Harold Leon Harold L Phelps Sr. was born March 20, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee.The years from July, 1930 until August 1942 he spent in Booneville, Tennessee. Duringtheseformativeyears heenteredandgraduatedfromBoonevilleElementary School.He received three other certificates or degrees from Meigs Junior High School, Nashville Christian Institute, and Agricultural and Industrial. He spent forty documented years teaching at the high school and college level.Harold...

Nov 15, 2020

Tera White Bass was born on March 19, 1937 in Pulaski, Tennessee. She was the second of three children born to Myrtle Mason White and Sidney White, Sr. She received her early education in the public schools of Pulaski. At 13 years of age, she moved to Nashville. On January 7, 1954, Tera married Richard E. Bass, Sr. To this...

Nov 15, 2020

Rasheed Walker transitioned on November 15, 2020. Please keep the Walker and Parks' families in your thoughts and prayers.

Nov 14, 2020

Andre Damont Perry our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend was born January 15, 1975 to Carolyn Johnson-Simmons and Donald Perry, he went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2020.Those who knew Andre, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.Andre was educated in the Davidson County School System and graduated from...

Nov 14, 2020

Thame was born in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand on August 6, 1937. She met Isaac Frierson, Jr. when he was stationed there while serving in the Air Force. They were married on June 15, 1970.She attended Bethesda Original Church of God with her husband until she was no longer able to attend. She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband,...

Nov 13, 2020

Gladys Louise Thomas Bender was born to the late Samuel and Cornelia Thomas on January 2, 1923. She went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2020.Gladys pledged her allegiance to the Savior in 1933 at the Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church under the pastorate of Reverend William A. Anderson. She was baptized in 1934. She was...

Nov 10, 2020

Mrs. Joyce P. Shannon, daughter of the late Homer and Cardia Rutherford Payton of New Albany, MS, was preceded in death by both parents; a sister, Mrs. Hamer Shannon; and two brothers, O’Neal Payton and Herman Payton.From an early age, Joyce expressed her belief and desire to trust in God and with that strong determination, she sat out to live...

Nov 6, 2020

Tucker T. Wills was born January 10, 1931 in Piney River, Virginia in Amherst County to Tralve Wills and Annie (Sparrow) Wills. Tucker was educated in the Amherst County school system.He was honorably discharged from the U. S. Army after serving proudly in the Korean War. Tucker moved to Washington, D.C. and went to work at the U. S. Soldiers'...

Nov 5, 2020

Sixty-Five years of friendships and kinships will document the legacy of Mrs. Minnie Louise Clay. For each year of her life a Book has been created. In each Book, there are chapters and specific pages where each of us entered her life. Minnie Louise Clay was born on August 27, 1955, to the union of the late John Oscar Wray...

Nov 5, 2020

Ella Lee Coleman Maiden name(Dawson) was born March 25, 1949 in Nashville, TN to the parents of Edward Lee Dawson, Sr and Charlene Dawson (Moore). She departed this earthly life November 5, 2020Ella, affectionately known as "Memaw" to her grand and great grand children and Memaw to anyone else she met. She didn't meet any strangers.She was educated in Davidson...

Nov 5, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

Oct 28, 2020

On March 16, 1959, Edward Jerome Warfield was born in Columbia, Tennessee to the late Robert and Ara Lucille Warfield. On October 28, 2020 God called him home to receive his final reward.He was preceded in death by his siblings, Brenda Warfield, Roberta Warfield, Barbara Warfield, Dorris Claude, Anthony Bellafant, Larry Doleson; and grandson, Rayshawn Adkerson.To always cherish the beautiful...

Oct 23, 2020

Ora Jean Caruthers Watts was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 17, 1942 to the late Mai Ella Kage Caruthers and Anthony Daniel Caruthers. She was educated in the public school system of Nashville. Ora Jean leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughters, Dawana Watts Boone and Kimberly Marquez Watts, her primary caretaker; grandsons, D B (Trey) Fuller III...

Oct 18, 2020

David Stephens was born March 21, 1980 and transitioned from this life Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born in Tuscan, Arizona to his loving parents, William and Robin Stephens.David enjoyed life and all it had to offer. He loved to cook and enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends laughing and telling stories. He loved to draw...

Oct 18, 2020

Dr. Ada Jean Jackson, an innovative, thought provoking and well known public school Educator, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday October 18, 2020, at age 84.Ada Jackson, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, attended the public schools of Nashville and graduated from Pearl High school. As she continued her education, she went on to obtain her B.S degree and...

Oct 17, 2020

Quencharious departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 and joined his father Charles F. Edmondson, Uncles: Kevin D. Carter, Rodney Edmondson, and David. Great Grandmother Dennis and Extended Brother: Samuel.He leaves his most precious memories: His Beloved Parents: Trina and Elder Zeek McPhee, A Beautiful Daughter: Jahari Quenai Edmondson(Charlie), Brothers: Quentin, Neil, Quotize(Vanessa), Charles Jr., and Reginald. Extended...

Oct 14, 2020

Margaret A. Williamson went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2020. Margaret was a retiree from Meharry Medical College of Dentistry where she served for numerous years.She leaves to cherish her memories children; Leonard (Carol), Jr., Donald, Randolph (Trina), Pamela, Darryl (Julie) Williamson; nine grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Oct 10, 2020

Dolores Janet Cooper Shockley, age 90, completed her work on earth on October 10, 2020. Dolores was born on April 21,1930, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Fredrick S. Cooper, Sr. and Cozetta G. Cooper.Dolores completed her early education at Booker T. Washington in Clarksdale, Mississippi until the tenth grade. She left home to attend Mary Holmes College, a private...

Oct 9, 2020

There will be a virtual memorial service for Helen V. McLean on October 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm (Central). The Zoom meeting address for the service is https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/9492825098. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice that seeks to make the world a better place for all.