Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Billy Baker
Jun 12, 2019
Age 77 of Nashville transitioned Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Proceded in death by father, Paul Edgar Baker; mother, Annie Laura Rush Dudley Baker; brother, Jimmie Savage Baker. Survived by daughter, Yolanda Baker McWilliams; grandchildren, Aria McWilliams and James McWilliams II; sisters, Barbara Ann Baker Wansley and Jacqueline Princess Baker Dennis. Public viewing Thursday, June 20th from 3:00-6:00 pm at Lewis...
Richard Ordway
Jun 10, 2019
Richard Nathaniel Ordway, affectionally called "Nick," was born on July 19, 1937 in Nashville, TN as the only child to Charlie and Evelyn Leath Ordway.He was one of the first African American to attend Father Ryan High School and was honored at one of their high school football games for this achievement last year. Richard continued his education at Tennessee...
Reverend Andrew Reynolds, Sr.
Jun 7, 2019
Age 58, transitioned June 7, 2019. Survived by wife, Candace Reynolds; sons, Christian and Nicholas Reynolds; brothers, Donny and Len Reynolds; sisters, Veronica and Jackie Reynolds; aunt Mildred Robinson. Family will receive friends Friday, June 14th from 2-6pm at Lewis and Wright. Family visitation Saturday, June 15th from 11 am-12 noon; Kappa Ceremony from 12 noon- 12:20 pm with funeral...
Minister Pauline Woods
Jun 5, 2019
Minster Pauline (Tish) Woods was called home to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep Wednesday June 5, 2019 in her home at approx 10:45pm at the age of 62.Tish was born on April 1, 1957 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Pauline Ferguson and the late Clarence Washington.At an early age Tish gave her life to the Lord,...
Mary Killerbrew
Jun 2, 2019
June 2, 2019. Survived by children, Michelle Cothron, Andrella Kenner, and Sharon Mendon; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be Friday, June 7, 2019 from 2:00-6:00 pm, with family visitation, 4:00-6:00 pm at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. Funeral will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 12:00 noon...
Michael Booker, Sr.
May 29, 2019
Mr. Michael Eugene Booker, Sr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 3, 1957 to the late John Thomas Booker and Lucille Frierson Booker. He departed this life May 29, 2019.Michael received his secondary education from Pearl High School. He also attended Cohn High School for a short time. This is where he met the love of his life, Charity...
Geraldine Ivy Everett
May 25, 2019
Geraldine Ivy Spriggs Everett departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Alvin Hinkle, with whom she lived with for five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Everett, Jr; her parents, Frank and Viola Johnson; brothers, Bobby and James Johnson and sister, Faye Couch. Geraldine...
Irene Dunkley
May 24, 2019
Age 80, a loving mother of six and grandmother, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal glory Friday, May 24, 2019. She was preceded by children, Gerald L. Smith and Christine L. Smith. Survived by children, Sheila Smith-Lowery, Reverend Henry K. Smith III (Trevonda), Eric D. Smith, and Carole D. Tyus (Reverend Dr. James E.); brother, Jim Avery Brown; host...
John Beach, Jr.
May 22, 2019
John D. Beach, Jr., age 56 was born June 15, 1953, to John D. Beach, Sr. & Olivia Taylor He confessed his faith in CHRIST with First Baptist West Nashville and later joined the Westwood Community Baptist Church, Franklin, Tennessee.He was a gratuate of McGavock High School where he played football.He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Loretha Beach; two...
Richard Johnson
May 18, 2019
Richard Johnson, Jr. was born February 27, 1940 in Williamson County to Richard Johnson, Sr. and Orielean (Shaw) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. He entered into rest on Saturday, May 18, 2019.Richard received his education in the Williamson County School systems. He was employed by Hyco Concrete for over 30 years.Richard...
Paulette Burris
May 14, 2019
Paulette Bailey Burris was born January 5, 1952 to Willie Thomas Bailey Sr. and Ozelia Jackson Bailey in Brownsville, Haywood County, Tennessee.Paulette was educated in Tennessee and Illinois. She attended Tennessee State University and Bryman Institute for Medical Assistant. She worked as a receptionist for Jenner and Block in Chicago, Illinois. Her most loved job was parenting Justin and Camellia...
Oscar Berry, Jr.
May 12, 2019
Oscar Thomas Berry, Jr., fondly known as Teddy, was born on September 20,1958 to the union of Princella and Oscar Berry, Sr. He entered into rest May 12, 2019.We called him Teddy or Big Bro. as he TRULY was a Big Brother. If we ever had any problems, needed assistance with anything or just someone to talk to, he was...
Baby Rodrick Anderson
May 7, 2019
We fell in love with you when you were forming in your mother’s womb. Now we carry you in our hearts instead of our arms.Roderick Donnell Anderson was born December 11, 2018 in Davidson County, Nashville Tennessee to Donnell Howse and Jessica Anderson. He was planted on earth to bloom in Heaven. On Tuesday morning May 7, 2019. God saw...
William Owens
May 7, 2019
We pause today to celebrate the life of William Miles Owens, also known by “Billy O,” who was born on December 24, 1940, to Dimple and Gordon Owens. He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.William was the second of three children born to this union. William, at an early age, chose Jesus as...
Betty Malone
May 3, 2019
Betty Jane Malone, daughter of the late Mrs. Bessie Darden and Mr. Jessie Darden, Sr., was born in Robertson County, Tennessee on September 13, 1924. She departed this life May 3, 2019. She grew up in Robertson County and was educated in the Robertson County Public School System.At an early age she professed her faith in Christ at the Antioch...
William Covington
Apr 28, 2019
William LaFisher Covington was born April 23, 1953 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the late Mildred Covington and the late Freeman Haddox, both of Williamson County. He departed his life to be in the presence of the Lord on April 28, 2019 after a long illness. William graduated, in the class of 1973, from Pearl High School in Nashville, TN....
Phillip Henry
Apr 27, 2019
Phillip Denard Henry was born February 18, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Cecil Henry who preceded him in death and Abbie Henry. Phillip Denard Henry departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019.The Henry’s relocated their family from Indianapolis, Indiana to Nashville, Tennessee where Phillip would enlist in the United States Army to serve our country as...
Malcom Price
Apr 27, 2019
Malcom Ray Price was born October 18, 1956 in Houston, Texas to the late Henry and Alice Price. On April 27, 2019. Malcom answered the Lords call. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan. Malcom was educated in the Pontiac School Systems.Malcom enlisted in the...
John Briggs
Apr 26, 2019
The angles in heaven rejoiced late Friday evening when John Byron Briggs stepped out of time and into eternity with the Lord. John was born September 14, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee to William and Carolyn C. Briggs. He was born eleven (11) minutes before his twin brother, Roy was born. John was a kindhearted person, humorous; and was gifted with...
Shawn Jackson
Apr 26, 2019
Shawn Leddell Jackson, (loving husband, father, and son) passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 47.Shawn was born on June 9, 1971 in Nashville, TN to James R. Jackson and Rose Jones.On May 28, 2006, he married Karen (Scott) Jackson and together they raised DeShaun M. Jackson—affectionally known as “Deedee.”Known for his amusing and easy-going demeanor,...
