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

Clarice Butler

Clarice Butler

Oct 3, 2019

Age 106, Passed away 10/03/19. Survived by son, Benjamin (Dr. Mary) Butler of Missouri City, TX; daughter, Dr. Carol (Dr. Robert) Boone of Goodlettsville, TN; step-daughter, Laurastein Wilson of Pensacola, FL; host of family and friends. Funeral Services to be held in Pensacola, FL.

Sherry Cork

Sherry Cork

Oct 1, 2019

Transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Walter Cork, Jr.; mother, Cynthia Gooch; sister, Charlotte Gooch-Alexander (Thomas) of Lebanon, TN and Alexandria Adare of Burlington, VT; aunt, Barbara McGill of Louisville, KY; step son, Walter Cork, III (Anthony) of Atlanta, GA; step daughters, LaCorya Baldon...

Clara Lynch

Clara Lynch

Sep 28, 2019

Clara will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ronald Lynch of Kingsport TN, Jonathan (Lula) Lynch of Kingsport TN, Donald Lynch of Goodlettsville TN, Karen Wolfe of Kingsport TN, Connie Hicks of Orlando FL, Jackie (Terry) Shields, of Nashville TN, and Randy (Linda) Lynch of Atlanta GA; grandchildren, Carmela Hicks, Phadrae Hicks, Justin Lynch, Corey Wolfe, Eric Wolfe, Brandon Lynch,...

Mamie Johnson

Mamie Johnson

Sep 28, 2019

Mamie Lee Johnson was born on February 1, 1928 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Galie and Mattie Brown. Mamie was educated in the Montgomery, Alabama public schools where is graduated from. Mamie transitioned on September 28, 2019. Mamie accepted Christ as her Savior at a very early age, and she loved the Lord. Mamie was predeceased by her entire...

Frances Kirby

Frances Kirby

Sep 22, 2019

Frances Ann, leaves to cherish her everlasting memories to, devoted daughter, Cynthia Kirby; devoted grandchildren, Michael (LaQuinta) Kirby, Tamela (Leonardo) Holmes, Robert (Jamie) Kirby, Meagan McPhail, and Michelle Wiggins; loving brother, Samuel (Aretha) Buchanan; loving sister, Betty Edmondson of Oakland California; twenty four great grandchildren; twelve great great grandchildren; loving cousin, Delois (Richard) Beasley; and a host of other devoted...

Deontez Marlowe

Deontez Marlowe

Sep 20, 2019

Mr. Deontez Marlowe, Age 29 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Houston, TX. Deontez will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, KaTonia Dortch and devoted step father, Jeffrey Dortch; grandmother, Christine Mosley; devoted brothers, Timothy Jr. (Shalarrium) Fields and...

Gerald Waller

Gerald Waller

Sep 19, 2019

Mr. Gerald Lee (Jay) Waller, Age 59 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Centennial Medical Center. Jay will be sadly missed by many but especially his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sheila Y. Waller; children, Gerald M. (Jazmin) Waller and Sylvia W. (Edward, Jr.) Phillips; Grand-daughter,...

Dorothy Piphus

Dorothy Piphus

Sep 14, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Piphus, Age 68 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Carolyn Piphus and Carol Piphus (Nashville, TN); two brothers, Charles (Rosa) Piphus (Halls, TN), James (Kristal) Reed (College Grove, TN); one aunt, Gutheria Sanders (Washington, D.C.) and...

Vivian Williams

Vivian Williams

Sep 8, 2019

Mrs. Vivian Louise Williams Age 71 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She leaves to mourn her passing devoted husband, Woodrow Allen Williams, Jr; devoted daughters, Dorothea Williams and Josette Williams; sisters, Regina Richardson, LaVergne, Tennessee and Vanessa Williams, Nolensville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Dawan (Timmara), and Deshawn (Porche) Williams; sisters in-law, Frances Lucille Batey,...

Quinester Calloway

Quinester Calloway

Sep 4, 2019

Age 84, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Samuel Knox and Mamie Bernice Haynes; husband of 59 years, Reverend Paul Calloway Sr., brother, David Pettigrew, and son, Byron Keith Calloway. She is survived by her children, Deirtra (John) Coleman and Paul Jr.(Sheila) Calloway; grandchildren, Ashley (Norlan), Celeste, Ken, Gentry, Kensi, Quinester,...

Florence Maddle

Florence Maddle

Sep 2, 2019

Age 52 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, September 2, 2019. Florence Louise Rivers was born the 3rd child to the union of Christine B. and the late John E. Rivers. She began her journey in life on June 20, 1967. Her transition to her eternal home came September 2, 2019. “Pinky”, as she...

Faith Whitfield

Faith Whitfield

Aug 29, 2019

Age 67, of Nashville, TN, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Faith leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband of 29 years, Leslie Whitfield; daughter, LaKeisha (Dedrick) Hayes; son, Raymond (Stephanie ) Hayes; stepchildren, Areatha Richard and Roderick Whitfield; granddaughters, Keisha Clark (Don), Rayona (Donovan) Campbell and JaRaye Hayes; grandsons, Raymond Hayes Jr,...

Fon Hunter, Jr.

Fon Hunter, Jr.

Aug 29, 2019

Age 70, transitioned August 29, 2019. Survived by wife, Freda; children, Nichelle (Rufus Jr.) Johnson, Jacquelynn (Kerry Jr.) Donaldson, Fon III; grandchildren, Lauryn, Austin and Landon Johnson; goddaughter, Linay Verge; six sisters; seven brothers; twelve sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 4-7pm at Lewis & Wright...

Margaret Winters

Margaret Winters

Aug 27, 2019

Age 84 of Nashville TN, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Margaret Marie Winters will forever be loved and cherished by her very devoted children, Dorothy (Andre) Vaughn, Janice (Melvin) Bell, Michael Winters, Karen Winters (Marion), and Edwina Bell; sisters, Emma Lewis, Lillie Myers, and Sandra (Aaron) Joyner; brother, Readus Westmoreland; sister-in-law, Carolyn...

Napoleon Glass

Napoleon Glass

Aug 24, 2019

Napoleon Glass was born on July 13, 1942 in Grand Junction, TN to Sevokel Glass and Vera Matthews. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 24, 2019.Napoleon received his formal education through the Metro Nashville Davidson County School system, receiving his diploma from Cameron High School. He went on to further his education at Santa Ana Junior College. Napoleon...

Julian Ewing

Julian Ewing

Aug 21, 2019

Age 40, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memories. The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Mr. Julian Marshell Ewing in your thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Hayes

Deborah Hayes

Aug 20, 2019

Age 64, departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Quenton (Ykela) Stewart and Demeikia Stewart; step son, Leonard Jr. (Keosha) Hayes; grandchildren, Quinisha, Adonte Jr., D’Shon, Pacha, Oshae, Ladonta, Keishonna, Andre, and Andrenee; great grandchildren, Myia, Marquise, Jakhala, Ferrionte, Trae Jemon and Zayden; siblings, Charles, Maxine, Geraldine, Gloria,...

Kenneth Rodgers

Kenneth Rodgers

Aug 19, 2019

Kenny Rodgers of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, August 19, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory. The arrangements are incomplete at this time and the completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Kenneth Rodgers in your thoughts and prayers.

Fred Ezell

Fred Ezell

Aug 16, 2019

Age 63, passed Aug. 16, 2019. Survived by his devoted mother, Katherine Ezell; brother, Michael (Pauline) Ezell; sister, Patricia (Dan) Lane; nieces, Tosha Bridgewater and Laquisha Ezell; nephew, Gary Cornell Rowe; a devoted friend, Wynn Flaming; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public Viewing, Thurs, Aug. 22nd, 3-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Fri, Aug....

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