Nashville, TN Obituaries

Apr 20, 2018

Age 89 of Nashville, TNTransitioned to eternal rest on April 20, 2018. Proceeded in death by his wife Harriette Eva Nettles. Survived by his children, Dr. Evelyn Nettles, Dr. Michael (Arie) Nettles, Francine (Darrell) Lane; five grandchildren, Ana, Sabin, and Aidan Nettles, Sydney and Kendall Lane; sister in-laws B. Janet Cooper (Atlanta, GA), Isabelle Howard (Moss Point, MS) and Laura...

Apr 15, 2018

Apr 7, 2018

Theodore A. Woodruff was born November 8, 1928 in Nashville, TN to the late Clarence and Mollie Woodruff. He confesses his faith to Christ at an early age and became a member of Gordon Memorial. Theodore attended Nashville Davidson County Schools. Later he was drafted into the Army. In 1956 he became a mason. He was married to the late...

Mar 24, 2018

Nashville – Paul W. Harper, age 79, passed away on March 24, 2018. Born on July 7th, 1938, he was the youngest & last surviving child of the late Willie Van and Nellie Lou Harper of Hartsville, TN. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Dylan W Harper; three sisters Anna L. Sullivan, Stella B. Wright & Beatrice...

Mar 18, 2018

On November 28, 1923 Beulah Jane McLay was born to Matthew and Jessie Hensley in Hopkinsville, KY.She was preceded in death by husband, Deacon Aaron McLay.She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Luke C.M.E. Church and later joined 14th Ave. Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Felton Price, where she served faithfully on the...

Mar 16, 2018

Mar 14, 2018

Lena Mai Morrow, the second child and daughter of the late Lawrence Madison Sr. and Katie Mae Hoggett was born January 17, 1947 in Hartsville, Tennessee.She received her early childhood education in the Public School of Trousdale County and was a graduate of Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee. She was an active and spirited Pearl High alumna. With much...

Mar 10, 2018

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

Life ReflectionsDeaconess Jeffie Delander Drake Allen was born on June 18, 1934 in Lynnville, Tennessee to the late Turner Brown Drake and Mary Will Phelps Drake. She is the oldest girl of 10 children. She received her formal education at Bridgeforth School in Giles County. She accepted Christ at an early age. She married Reverend Robert Gault Allen on March...

Mar 3, 2018

Ms. Jessie Mae Caldwell was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, on December 7, 1939 to the late Clara Bowers and the late Charlie Caldwell.She received her education in Davidson County Public Schools where she attended Meigs School.She confessed her love for Christ at an early age and joined Braden United Methodist Church. She later joined Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church,...

Feb 28, 2018

Mr. Johnny Hayes Young, Sr was born January 6, 1937 in Nashville, TN to the late Mr. Claude Young and Mecca Nora (Beard) Young, he was the last child of 11 children who proceeded him in death- 8 brothers Alfred, Thomas, Morris, Robert and Sammy Brooks, Howard C and Jim Claude (JC) Young; 2 sisters Alice Lauverta Watkins and Mae...

Feb 22, 2018

Jewell Harper was born October 1, 1946 in Fayetteville, TN (Lincoln County). She was the 1st child born to the union of the late LC and Lela Henderson- Harper.She peacefully departed from this life on Thursday morning February 22, 2018 at her residence in Fayetteville, TN.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal...

Feb 20, 2018

Roslyn (Roz) Sherrell Lipscomb was born, March 13, 1951, to the late Rossie and Yvonne Sherrell in Nashville, TN. She answered the call to rest from our Lord and Savior on February, 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her only brother, Rossie Sherrell, Jr. Roslyn was educated in the Davidson County School system, graduating from Cameron High School...

Feb 20, 2018

Affectionately “Butch” was a Former Pastor, Dean of Chapel, Teacher, Coach, NBC, USA, Inc. Board Member, SSPB Author/ Editor-In-Chief. Preceded by parents, Rev. Dr. Enoch Jones, Sr.; Ms. Rosabella Hogans Jones of Gulfport, MS. Beloved husband of 52 years to Lee Thelma; loving father of Sheila Lorene, Enoch III, Candyce Tomia, Yolanda Rose Mignon, (4) grandchildren, (1) great-grandson, Jones, Ward,...

Feb 7, 2018

James R. Bush (Bushham)Nashville - 62, Service Sunday Feb. 11, 2018 3:00 pm at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors on Clarksville Hwy.

Feb 5, 2018

Jennie Patience WilkinsNashville - Survived by daughter Jacqueline Ann Hardison (Henri') ; grandson Henri' Hardison Jr. and Stephon Hardison ( Tialana) and other family and friends. Visitation February 10, 2018 at 11 AM with funeral to follow at 12 Noon at First Baptist Church Capital Hill.Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371

Feb 1, 2018

Burnice E. WoodsonNashville - Survived by son, Dennis (Bettie) Woodson: brother, Thomas (Mildred) Woodson, other relatives & friends.Family Visitation February 8, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. funeral to follow at Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his memory to the Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church Men's Ministry.Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371

Jan 30, 2018

Rosetta B. TurnerNashville - Survived by daughters, Sandra (Eugene) Sewell, Belinda (EK) Patterson, Rhonda E. Turner, and Angela J. Bass, son, Michael Owens, grandchildren and great grand children. Public visitation TODAY 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. Family Visitation 11:00 am funeral to follow at 12 noon at Jackson Street MBC. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371

Jan 26, 2018

Burnece BrunsonNashville - Survived by relatives. Memorial service to be announced.Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors