Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Ella Dozier
May 13, 2014
Ella DozierNashville, TNElla Mae Moreland Dozier, surrounded by family and friends, transitioned into eternal life at the age of 86, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. at Skyline Hospital. She is the second child born August 18, 1928 to the union of Bennie Thaxton and Zenobia Johns Moreland.She is survived by a son, Kenneth Wayne Dozier, Nashville, TN; sister,...
Stanley Hill
May 12, 2014
Stanley Bernard Hill was born August 15, 1953 to Christine Daniel Hill and the late Willie Moses Hill in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He received a heart transplant and now celebrates a second birthday on August 29, 2012 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this life on May 12, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Stanley was a 1971 graduate of...
Diane King
May 12, 2014
Diane King N. CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on May 12 2014, Diane King, the daughter of Cynthia Miller-King and Charles King, her siblings; Dorothy King, Oliver Spann, Ella Mae Clark, Diane L. Houston, Patrica and Princetta Furguson, Frank, James and Chris Liverston, other relatives and friends. Diane resided in North Chas, SC.The funeral notices will be announced at...
Mary Jennings
May 11, 2014
Mary E. JenningsNashville, TNMary Elizabeth Jennings, born December 9, 1932, departed this earth on May 11, 2014 after extended illness.She is survived by ten children.Public viewing Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright F.D., 2500 Clarksville Pk. Family visitation Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 12-1 p.m. with funeral to follow at Greater St. John Baptist, 2200...
Valerie Moseley
May 9, 2014
Valerie L. MoseleyNashville, TNMay 9, 2014. Leaves to cherish her memories: children, Kia, Stephanie, and Stephen Moseley, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Public viewing Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright F.D., 2500 Clarksville Pk. Family visitation Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 12 Noon - 1 p.m. with funeral to follow...
Willie Orgain
May 8, 2014
Willie Lee "Shake" OrgainClarksville, TNMay 8, 2014. Survived by children, Nanalee Orgain, Andre Weeks, Emery Orgain and David Bellamy; 5 grandchildren; brother, James Orgain; twin sisters, Marie (John) Purvis and Martha (James) Cline; other relatives and friends. Public viewing on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. at Martin Chapel AME Church, 870 Palmyra Road, Clarksville.Funeral to follow with Rev....
Marvin Brown
May 1, 2014
Marvin T. Brown, Sr.Nashville, TNMay 1, 2014. Retired District EMS Chief with Nashville Metropolitan Fire Dept. Leaves to cherish his memories: devoted daughter, Amanda (Frank Butler) Brown; sons, Aaron, Marvin, Jr., and Adam Brown; sisters, Priscilla (Calvin) Gaines, Marva Wynn, Marcia Collins, Jeanette (Robert) Johnson, Paula Y. Holmes, Karon Bolling, Cheryl Watson, and Paula Hood; brother, Lorenzo (Margie) New, Jr.;...
Joseph Cowan
Apr 28, 2014
Joseph CowanNashville, TNLeaves to cherish his memories many relatives and friends. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371
Jerome Pittman
Apr 25, 2014
Jerome A. Pittman, Sr.Nashville, TNApril 25, 2014. Preceded in death by mother and step-father, Jessie L. Carter, Sr. and Blanche Pittman Carter.Leaves to cherish his memories: son, Jerome A. (Lamour) Pittman, Jr., and Steven D. Pittman, Sr.; siblings, Minerva (Lorenzo Cohnes) Banks, Jessie (Jan) Carter, and Vivian Carter; 3 grandchildren; two aunts; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives...
Ira Baxter
Apr 21, 2014
Ira C. Baxter, Sr.Nashville, TNLeaves to cherish his memories; son, Ira Charles Baxter, Jr.; daughter, Dr. Rosalyn Baxter Jones; and five grandchildren. Public viewing Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.Family visitation Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10 a.m. with Connecting Links Ceremony at 11:10 a.m. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Ceremony at...
Leroy Roper
Apr 20, 2014
Leroy RoperNashville, TNApril, 20, 2014. Survived by wife, Ronella Roper; children, James Roper, Steven (Flournette) Roper, and Lynetta (Robert) Young; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lewis & Wright, 2500 Clarksville Pk. Family visitation Friday, April 25, 2014 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., funeral to...
Mattye Ewing
Apr 20, 2014
Mattye EwingNashville, TNApril 20, 2014. Survived by son, Philip (Juanita) Ewing, Decatur, GA; three grandchildren; sister, Anita (John) Haynes, Corpus Cove, TX; former spouse, Baxter Ewing; and other relatives and friends.Public viewing on Monday, April 28, 2014, 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright F.D. Visitation with the family Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11 a.m.-12 Noon at Schrader Lane Church of...
Florence Mathers
Apr 10, 2014
Florence MathersNashville, TNApril 11, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Rev. Jesse Lee Mathers, Jr.; daughter, Pastor Veronica Darlene Mathers (Dail) Jones; brothers, Jesse Hampton & Robert Peebles; grandson, Michael L. (Lawanda) Cannon; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow...
Maxine Walker-Gidding
Apr 5, 2014
Maxine June Walker GiddingsNashville, TNPassed away March 31, 2014, having been born on April 2, 1940, and is survived by her husband, three children, four grandchildren and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr.; her mother, Mrs. Alice Walker and her sister, Dr. Charlotte Walker. Mrs. Giddings, born and raised in Nashville, was...
Alma Holmes
Apr 4, 2014
Alma J. HolmesNashville, TNApril 4, 2014. Survived by daughter, Traci Holmes-Torres and other family and friends. Services will be held in Galveston, TX. Lewis & Wright F.D., (615) 255-2371.
Doris Donigan
Mar 26, 2014
Doris Bell DoniganNashville, TNAge 98. March 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Flora Bell; husband, Dennis Donigan, Sr. and son, Dennis Bell Donigan, Jr.; brothers, Wilson Bell, Arthur Bell, Jr., Carney Bell and sister, Carrie Magee. Survived by granddaughter, Annecia L. Donigan; sisters, Elsie Harding and Lillie Mai Spicer; sister-in-law, Jessie Bell and former daughter-in-law, Delores Donigan;...
Vickie Crowley-Betts
Mar 24, 2014
Vickie Crowley-BettsNashville, TNVickie Crowley-Betts, age 56 of Nashville, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada Belle and Thomas Parker, and William Thomas Crowley and sister, Marilyn Parker.She is survived by her husband, Alfonse Betts; son, Malachi Betts; sisters, Mamie Brice, Pamela M. Crowley, Susan (Elvis) Douglas and Cheryl (Charles) Johnson; father-in-law, Joe L....
Thelma Easley
Mar 24, 2014
Mr. Thelma Eugene Easley, Sr.Nashville, TNSurvived by family. Public viewing today from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lewis & Wright, 2500 Clarksville Pk.Graveside service Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11 a.m., at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCory Ln.
Barbara Mcafee
Mar 20, 2014
Barbara McAfeeNashville, TNMarch 20, 2014. Survived by family and friends. Lewis & Wright, (615) 255-2371.
Sylvester Roland
Mar 19, 2014
Sylvester Roland, Jr.Nashville, TNCherishing his memories and rejoicing in his life and works: wife, Ms. Lorraine Roland; sons, Sylvester R. Roland III, Michael (Angela) E. Roland; daughters, Jean M. (John) Phillips, Deborah A. Roland; sister, Louise (Rufus) Douglas; brother, James (Josephine) Roland; stepsons, W.K. Brown (Gwendolyn), James W. Brown (Calister); grandchildren, Reginia (Derek) Fleming, Yolanda Roland, Kimberly Batson, Michael I....
