Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Dr. Mcdonald Williams
Aug 11, 2019
Born on November 13, 1917, McDonald Williams, Ph.D. was a lifelong educator with more than 45 years of teaching on the university level until his retirement in 1988. Additionally, he served as an editorial consultant on numerous literary works. He was also an instrumental figure in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Williams died on August 11, 2019, in Atlanta,...
Emma Stephenson
Aug 8, 2019
Emma Lee Stephenson age 75 of Antioch transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories, loving and devoted husband, Harvey Stephenson, Jr; children, Faronda Banks (Carl), Reginald Stephenson (Rose Smith), Carolyn Crenshaw (Danny Horsley), and Tammy Lowery (Leroy Gayle); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jewel Woods; and a host...
Minister Sammy Jones, Jr.
Aug 6, 2019
Dr. Sammy L. Jones Jr., was born on July 3, 1964 in Oakland, California to Sammy (LaZena) L. Jones Sr., and his beloved mother the late Billie Grace.Sammy received several degrees. He attended Southern Christian University in Montgomery AL where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in 2004, and a Masters of Divinity in Organizational in 2007 at the Amridge...
Billy Clark
Aug 5, 2019
Billy Dee Clark (Williams) was born July 6, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois to Gaylen Clark and Bennie Williams, Jr. Billy was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.Billy attended Job Corp in 1990 where he completed and received his high school diploma in 1993.Billy accepted Christ at an early age and united...
Charles Robinson
Aug 1, 2019
Charles Edward Robinson, Sr., transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Reverend Isiah Robinson, Sr. and Catherine Deliah Rogers Robinson, also he joins his brothers Isiah Jr., Leslie, Joe Louis, and Willie Leroy; and his sons Charles Edward, Jr. and Johnathan Robinson. He will be remembered most by his patient,...
Melanie Crouch
Jul 28, 2019
Melanie Victoria Crouch “Vicki” departed this life on July 28, 2019 at the age of 57. She will be remembered for her uplifting spirit and a caring friend to everyone she met. Vicki taught at St. Vincent De Paul School and the Metropolitan Nashville Public School system for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert...
Bessie West
Jul 25, 2019
Age 81, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Russell West and son, Ronnie West. Bessie leaves to cherish her sweet memories, son, Robert West, devoted nieces and nephew, Deborah Rogers, Earlene Scruggs, Phillip King, Amelia Northington, Cheryl Smith, and Cynthia Barley; devoted neighbors, Peggy &...
Katherine Brown
Jul 25, 2019
Age 79, transitioned July 25, 2019. Survived by children, Mary Ann (Keith) Johnson, Carmen Davis, Cassandra Brown and Jenease DePriest; eleven grandchildren; siblings, Doris King, Harold Bush, Anthony (Sandra) Bush, Yvette Syes and Joyce (Steve) Shepard; play children, Betty (Mickey) White and Johnette Graves. Public viewing Friday, August 2nd, 3pm-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Saturday, August 3rd, 10am-11am...
Deago Blackman
Jul 23, 2019
Age 22, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memories a wife, Rachel Blackman; two daughters, Santiana and Ly’Ahna Blackman; sons, Deago Blackman Jr., and Nichlos Tull; devoted mother, Leticia Blackman; and father, John Wayne Davis Jr.; sisters, Sherry (Lorenzo) Davis; and LeRhondra Blackman; brothers, Anthony Davis Jr., and...
Muhammad Ali
Jul 20, 2019
Age 70 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, July 20, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory. There will be a Graveside service Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 9:45 A. M. in the Hills of Calvary Cemetery, 4411 Ashland City Hwy., Nashville, TN.
Mary Bowling
Jul 19, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Bowling affectionally known as “Mary B” was born September 11, 1953 to the late Ray Lee Bowling and Robbie Lee Bowling. She was the tenth of twelve children born to this beloved union. Mary departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2019 after suffering a terminal illness.Mary was born in Brentwood, TN and lived her life in the...
Marguerite Elizabeth Scott
Jul 19, 2019
Marguerite Elizabeth Monroe Scott was born April 22, 1925 to Joseph and Bessie Monroe, in Akron, Ohio. Her father Joseph was the senior pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church, then the largest black church in Northern Ohio. From a young age Marguerite was involved in the church ministry through music and choir and continued this throughout her life. As a...
Leroy Talley
Jul 17, 2019
Age 56 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory. There will be a Graveside Service Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:00 A. M. in the Hills of Calvary Cemetery, 4411 Ashland City Hwy., Nashville, TN.
Donald Reid, Sr.
Jul 11, 2019
Age 67, transitioned July 11, 2019. Survived by wife, Theresa Yvette Howse Reid; sons, Donald Curtis Reid Sr., Van Darryl (Kizzy) Reid and Derrick Lamont (Chrystalyn) Reid; siblings, Cecil (Anna) Reid and Elberta Faye Wright; 10 grandchildren; and a host of relatives & friends. Family will receive friends Thursday, July 18th, 3-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Friday, July...
Ernest Carpenter, Jr.
Jul 2, 2019
Age 66 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ethel Carpenter Sr. He is survived by his wife, Shirley A. Carpenter; daughter, Myria Emma Dawn Carpenter; step-son, John E. Sanders Jr.; five step-grandchildren, Jontarious Sanders, Janeisha Sanders, John Sanders III, James Sanders and Jakari...
Eric Johnson
Jun 23, 2019
Eric Maurice Johnson, known by family and dear friends as “Bubba”, was the second son and sixth child of the late William Henry and Annie Hyde Johnson. He transitioned Sunday, June 23, 2019.Eric was an excellent student, attending Wharton, Hume Fogg, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from Tennessee State University. He met Janice Marie Talley,...
Shirley Mcclendon
Jun 21, 2019
Shirley Ann McClendon was born on October 29, 1947, Nashville, TN; to the late Thomas L. Robinson and Winifred Robinson. She fell in love and married the love of her life Fred L. McClendon Sr, December 17, 1966.Shirley attended and was a proud graduated from Pearl High School in 1965. She decided to pursue her love and personal anointing from...
John Smith
Jun 17, 2019
Age 54 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, June 17, 2019. Survived by daughter, Tratika Barbee; grandchildren, Nayla Barbee & Nicholas Rucker; mother, Margaret Smith (Reverend John Sr.) Beach; step brother, Michel (Kim) Beach. Viewing Friday, June 21st, 2-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Saturday, June 22nd, 12:00-1pm with funeral to follow at...
Kara Thompson
Jun 15, 2019
Kara Lynn Thompson, Esq. was born on March 6, 1968 at Meharry Hubbard Hospital in Nashville, TN to Dr. Ira and LaVera Husbands Thompson. She was baptized as an infant at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church and was confirmed at the age of 12.Kara received her primary and secondary education in the metro Nashville, TN public school system having attended...
Christine Jennings
Jun 13, 2019
Christine L. Jennings, age 79 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Survived by daughter, Monica M. Jennings; grandchildren, Deanjalowe Jennings, Daniel Jennings, Roger L. Bostic Jr., Rogena L. Bostic & Trenton J. Jennings-Bostic; brothers, Charles (Edda) Laster of Venezia, Italy & Joseph Laster; numerous nieces & nephews. Public viewing Tuesday, June...
