Nashville, TN Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

George "Mike" Berry was born on November 15, 1940 at Meharry Hospital to the union of Sallie Louise Berry and Buford Jackson in Nashville, TN. He entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2020 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.He is survived by his sisters, Lucy Berry Johnson of Nashville, TN, Flora L. Berry of Trenton, TN, six children,...

Jun 23, 2020

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, James Madison Stone, Jr. “Bubba”, a loving brother and father of five children, passed away at the age of 69. James Jr. was born on February 26, 1951 in Somerville, TN to James Madison Stone, Sr. and Pearlie Mae (Puryear) Stone. He was educated in the Davidson County Public School system where he graduated from...

Jun 23, 2020

Labeebah N. Mateen passed on June 24, 2020. She leaves to cherish her loving memories children; Arabee, Teejan, Yasmeen Mateen, Zulaikha (Robert) Nelson,Khalimah (Corey) Jackson; two grand kids; siblings, Michael Brady, Daphne Brady-Pitts. Please keep the family of Labeebah Mateen in your thoughts and prayers.

Jun 20, 2020

Dr. George Russell Seay, Jr., was born on March 23, 1958 to George and Ida Seay in Memphis. He passed on June 20, 2020 in Nashville surrounded by his family. Russell was educated in Memphis City Schools where he graduated in 1976 from Northside High School. He accepted the call on his life to the ministry and graduated with a...

Jun 16, 2020

Jun 15, 2020

Shemika Trinette Perkins was born September 15, 1978 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Cheryl (Bell) Davis. Shemika graduated from Antioch High School and later received her cosmetology license. While Shemika enjoyed her family and friends, her life was greatly-enhanced on July 19, 2007 with the birth of her only child, Mr. Tajon Lamonte Gregory. The role of "Mother" was one Shemika...

Jun 12, 2020

Barbara J. Collier transitioned on June 12, 2020. Survived by son, DeWayne (Felicia) Collier; brother, Ernest Herman Collier, Jr.; sister, Theresa Perkins; and other relatives and friends. Please keep the family and friends in prayer.

Jun 11, 2020

Susie Lee Crutcher, was born in Huntsville, Alabama on April, 16, 1942 to the late Dorothy Moore and Herbert Crutcher. She was lifted from this world to a beautiful place that had been prepared for her on Thursday night, June 11, 2020.Susie leaves to cherish and reflect on her memories a devoted husband of 58 years, Elmer Leslie, Sr. son,...

Jun 4, 2020

MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST PRECIOUS DAUGHTER, WIFE AND MOTHER. God in his infinite wisdom reached down on earth and peacefully took to rest the soul of his beloved child, Mijha. Mijha was preceded in death by her loving and devoted grandparents, Emma-Mary Frances German, Mary Lou Cotton, and Henry Lee Cotton, Sr.; loving and devoted aunt, Verna Coleman; loving and devoted...

Jun 1, 2020

May 24, 2020

Jewel D. McCadden transitioned on May 24, 2020. Please keep the McCadden family in your thoughts and prayers.Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

May 24, 2020

John "Pencil" Charles A. Inman was born to Pearlie Clay & John Inman on March 2, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee.The memory of Mr. Inman will be cherished by his son Kevin Armstrong Sr.; grandchildren Ateshia Clemmons, Tynia Clemmons, Kevin Clemmons, Kevin Armstrong Jr, and Kaliyah Armstrong; great grandchildren, Rhyiyan Russell and Tayliah Clark; sisters Sandra Inman and Elexzine Batey; brothers...

May 23, 2020

James Edward Martin (Short-Dog) of Nashville – passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A public viewing will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Greater St John Missionary Baptist Church at 2200 26th Ave North. He was born in Nashville, TN to James Frierson and Clydine Martin Battle, who...

May 20, 2020

Harold W. Kendrick transitioned on May 20, 2020, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

May 18, 2020

Elaine Laverne Davis was born on October 15, 1949, passed suddenly on May 18, 2020.She is preceded in death by parents, James and Mary McEwen; siblings: James C. McEwen, Jewell D. Brown, and Allison E. McEwen.She attended public schools and Draughon’s Business College in Nashville, TN.During her work years she was employee to Aetna Insurance Company as a cider and...

May 18, 2020

Jesse James Rucker, Jr. was the third child born to the union of Jesse James Rucker, Sr. and Otha McKnight Rucker on March 18, 1946.He was baptized early in his life at Emery United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jesse expressed much pride when he talked about the day he and his cousins were baptized. As an adult he joined...

May 18, 2020

Moneta J. Sleet, III was born on February 3, 1987 at Christina hospital in Newark, DE. He was the oldest of two children born to Mary K. Grantham of Silver Spring, MD and Gregory M. Sleet of Wilmington, DE. His sister, Kelsi M. Sleet, is a resident of Northampton, MA.Moneta graduated Brandywine High School in Wilmington in 2005. His college...

May 17, 2020

James McKinley Hammonds, Jr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the first son ofJames McKinley Hammonds, Sr. and Margaret Hammonds. He was the grandson ofVacie and Clora Hammonds of Pulaski, TN and Jodie and Susie Jones of Franklin, TN.He was educated in the Davidson County Public School System and graduated fromHillsboro Comprehensive High School in 1973.After high school he turned a...

May 17, 2020

Jimmy Perry was born April 26, 1950 and he departed this life on May 17, 2020.Mr. Perry is survived by a loving and devoted wife, son, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and host of other family and friends. Public viewing will be held Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors. The cortege`...

May 12, 2020

Vinson " C - ME" Mason was born September 28, 1983 and departed this life May 12, 2020Vinson is survived by a host of devoted family and friends who loved him dearly. A public viewing will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 from 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. The cortege` will depart immediately following viewing for...