Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
John Wesley Flowers, Jr.
May 11, 2020
John W. Flowers, Jr. passed on May 11, 2020. John leaves to cherish his memories: son; Antonio Avant, sisters; Bonita (George) Whitehead, Michelle Denise, and Manya Renee Flowers; nephew; Damion Whitehead, a host cousins, and other family and friends. Family visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors from 2-5pm. Graveside service on...
Charles Anthony Booth
May 10, 2020
Charles Anthony “Tony” Booth was born in Nashville, Tn. on February 6, 1962 to the late Fred Andrew Booth, Sr. and Gloria Chandler Booth. Tony attended private and public schools in Nashville and graduated from Maplewood High School in 1981. He was a faithful employee at the Davidson County Sheriffs Office until his health failed. Tony is survived by sisters,...
Richard Wayne Penniman
May 9, 2020
RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN, age 87, passed away at his home, Saturday, May 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on May 20th, at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Penniman is survived by a host of relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be sent to the Charles and Etta Dudley...
Demetria Ann Robinson
May 8, 2020
Demetria Ann Robinson was born March 21, 1972 in Jackson, Tennessee to Albert Robinson and Bobbie Kearney-Robinson and departed this life May 8, 2020.She attended Pearl-Cohn Comprehensive High School. She enjoyed reading, shopping for the latest fashion, home decorating, cooking and spending time with her family.Demetria leaves to cherish her memory, loving daughters: Astasia Robinson, Raven (Charles) Robinson-Thom, and Taneisha...
Freeman Frierson, Jr.
May 7, 2020
Sun Rise March 24, 1942 to Sun Set May 7, 2020Freeman Frierson, Jr. was born to the parents of Freeman Frierson, Sr. and Mary Webster Moore. Freeman received his education in Columbia, Tennessee and Dayton, Ohio.He enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country for 16 years. He retired from State Industry in Ashland City, Tennessee. He...
Fred Buie
May 4, 2020
Fred Buie Jr. age 76 went home to glory Monday, May 4, 2020, with his niece Carrie Wright by his side. He was born January 30, 1944, in Woodville, Mississippi, and was the second child born to Fred Buie Sr. and Carrie Buie. He attended Sadie V. Thompson High School in Natchez, Mississippi. He was a member of the Church...
Martha Prather Rucker
May 2, 2020
Martha P. Rucker of Nashville, TN, age 91 departed May 2, 2020 to be with her heavenly Father. She leaves to cherish her memories: Philip M. Rucker, Maxine Rucker Anderson, daughter-inlaw, Maria Rucker, sisters, Princess Saavedra and Mai Olive Lusk; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, May...
Gladys Roberta Halsey
Apr 30, 2020
Gladys Roberta Allen Halsey was born in Iron City, TN on January 30, 1936 to the late Robert and Veola Allen. Her family later moved to Nashville, TN where she resided until her death on April 30, 2020. She matriculated through the Nashville Public school system and was a proud graduated of Pearl High School.She married the late James Roy...
Mrs. Emma O. Gunn
Apr 29, 2020
Emma Mae Owens Gunn was born September 8, 1922 in Nashville, Tennessee to Sam and Zena Owens. She was a graduate of Pearl High School class of 1940. She attended Fisk University and was a graduate of Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Masters in Reading. In 1945 Emma married Leonard...
Dorothy Annette Harris
Apr 18, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Annette Harris, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Annette leaves to cherish her memory three children, Shannon (Katherine) Brandon, Justin (Kasey) Brandon and Dominique (Brandon Vaughn) Brandon; eight grandchildren, Kamryn Brandon, Kalvin Brandon, Alyssa Brandon, Jackson Brandon, Addyson Brandon, Dakarai Vaughn, Dakotah Vaughn and Brandi Vaughn; three sisters, Claudia Smith, Sylvia...
Ruth Mai Tate
Apr 18, 2020
Mrs. Ruth Mai Tate, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Trevecca Healthcare & Rehab Center. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Paulette Woodard, Carl Tate Sr., Joseph Tate Sr., Ruth (Michael) Corder, Angela P. Colter, and Sandra (Stanley) Smith; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; A devoted niece, Delores...
Debra A. Love
Apr 10, 2020
Mrs. Debra A. Love, Age 59, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, April 10, 2020. Debra Love was born in October 10, 1960 in Nashville Tennessee to the parents of Helen Gleaves and James Lavender Sr. Debra attended Litton Middle School. Although Debra was not a faithful member to a church ,she accepted Christ into her...
Natha B. Okafor
Apr 8, 2020
Natha B. Okaioa, age 63 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Natha was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Nathan Bond and Bernice Day Bond; and brother, Melvin Bond.Natha leaves to honor and cherish her legacy, loving daughters, Nneka Okafor and Nnena Okafor both of Nashville, TN; grandson, Elijah M. Okafor, of...
Johnnie Delores Turner Butler
Apr 8, 2020
Mrs. Johnnie Delores Turner Butler, age 78 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Ann Watkins, Jesse Johnson, and Portia (Turner) Johnson.Johnnie leaves to cherish her memories, her loving children, Arlene Starks, Frances Smith, Michael Butler and Cordell Butler, Jr; grandchildren, Li Ricky, Li Cordell, Rafeale, Lakenya,...
Caroline Reynolds
Apr 7, 2020
Caroline Reynolds, Age 103 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 at AHC Cumberland Nursing Home/Long Term Care. Survived by daughter, Annie Johnson; other relatives and friends.
Robert O. Lanier
Apr 3, 2020
Age 78, transitioned April 3, 2020. Bob was a native of Columbus, MS and a graduate of Mississippi Valley State College '65. He loved providing for his family while displaying much intergrity in his management career at DuPont/Reemay, Inc., for 40 years. He is survived by his beloved & devoted wife, Cecelia; children, Racal, Renita & Robert II (Jessica); 5...
Freddie John Willis
Apr 1, 2020
Freddie John Willis, age 82 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Freddie John Willis was born on August 13, 1937 in Houma Louisiana. He was the youngest of 7 siblings born to Kervin Willis and Olevia Williams-Willis.Freddie is preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and former spouse to whom his daughter,...
Jason Leo Middlebrooks
Mar 29, 2020
Age 42, passed March 29, 2020. Survived by parents, Wendell (Barbara) Middlebrooks; sister, Wendy Mobley; nephew, Judge Parker Mobley IV; devoted aunt, Charlie (James) Traylor; other aunts, cousins & friends. Graveside service Friday, April 3rd at 10am in Greenwood North Cemetery.
Barbara Ann Smith
Mar 29, 2020
Barbara Ann Smith age 76, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Barbara was preceded in death by brother, Lewis (Dorothy) Smith of Las Vegas, NV. She leaves to cherish precious memories her son, Damon (Beverly) Smith of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Gail L. Smith, Karen Ann Smith and Lisa (David) Swett; devoted granddaughter, Calaudre’...
Tekoa Boyd
Mar 23, 2020
Tekoa Boyd, affectionately called “Boo” peacefully entered into eternal rest as she slept, on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the age of 47, in Nashville, Tennessee. Tekoa was born on September 7, 1972 to the late (Thomas Boyd) and Mary Hicks (Boyd) Wynn. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Boyd; grandparents, Ruth and John Hicks. Tekoa was...
