Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Alpheaus Lightford
Oct 12, 2013
Alpheaus Pruitt Lightford Nashville, TNAlpheaus Pruitt Lightford, passed away at age 86 on October 12, 2013. She is survived by husband, Melvin Lightford, Sr.; daughters, Pamela Simons, Karen Lightford Lee; sons, Dr. Melvin Lightford, Jr. & Darryl Lightford. Public viewing Thursday, October 17th at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home from 2-6 p.m. Family visitation Friday, October 18th from 10-11 a.m.,...
James Swygert
Oct 10, 2013
James E. Swygert Nashville, TNSurvived by children, Monique Goode, Maxx Holmon, Shanika Matthews, Jasmine Beck; other relatives and friends. Public viewing Tuesday, October 15th from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 11-12 Noon, Greater St. John M.B. Church, 2200 - 26th Ave. North. Reverend Raybon, Eulogist. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371.
Henry Pillow
Oct 10, 2013
Henry L. Pillow III Nashville, TNBeloved husband, father and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 with his adoring wife and family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Brown Pillow; children, Carmen P. Smith and Lisa (Tevester) Scott, Atlanta, GA; siblings, William Frank Pillow, Beverly (Samuel) McDonald, Phoenix, AZ, Deborah Searcy; grandchildren,...
Wilma Hyde
Oct 9, 2013
Wilma Marie Hyde Nashville, TNDeparted this life on October 9, 2013. Survived by daughter, Janet (Douglas) Gipson; son, Henry Davis; 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Public viewing today from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10-11 a.m., with funeral to follow, Lewis & Wright, Robert E. Lewis Memorial...
Anna Floyd
Oct 9, 2013
Anna Floyd Nashville, TNAge 103. Survived by daughter, Beverly Lockridge Woods; niece, Gayle (Sam) Houston; nephew, Walter (Anita) Jones; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Friday, October 18th from 2-6 p.m., Lewis & Wright Funeral Home. Family visitation on October 19th from 10-11a.m., with service to follow at St. Pius X, 2750 Tucker Rd.,...
Ruby Nussbaum
Oct 6, 2013
Survived by son, Micah Nussbaum; sisters, Madalyn Meadors & Katherine Harrell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation from 10:30 - 11 a.m., with funeral to follow at 11 a.m. today, in the Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel. Rev. LaVan Strickland officiating & Rev. Brenous Mitchell, Sr., eugolist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 2500 Clarksville Pike, (615)...
Sol Lowman
Oct 4, 2013
LOWMAN, Sol C. Graveside service 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10th at Middle TN Veterans Cemetery. LEWIS WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
Peggy Harris
Oct 4, 2013
Peggy J. Harris passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2013. Preceded in death by mother & father, Fannie & Lee Vonner; husband, Carzell Harris & daughter, Wanda Mathis.She was born and raised in Milan, TN. Graduated from Polk Clark High School. Later, she met and married Carzell Harris, moved to Nashville and had 3 children. Went to school...
Frankie Blakely
Oct 3, 2013
Frankie Mae Blakely Nashville, TNSurvived by two sons, Keith Blakely and Arnette (Sherry) Hayes; 9 siblings, numerous other relatives and friends. Public viewing today, at Lewis & Wright from 2-6 p.m. Visitation Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow, Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 Arthur Avenue. Interment Hills of Calvary Cemetery.
Sol Lowman
Oct 2, 2013
LOWMAN, Sr., Sol C. October 2, 2013. Survived by family and friends. Complete obituary later. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
James Seay
Oct 1, 2013
SEAY, JR., Rev. James Edward Of Nashville. October 1, 2013. Survived by wife, Rev. Janet L. Seay; daughters, Yolanda, LaTonya & Sharicka (Antonio) Seay-Gibson; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Brenda (Leonard) Teasley, Cherrell (Victor) Steele, Linda Seay; brothers, Darrell (Kay), Reginald (Nancy), Lovell Seay & Brandon Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public viewing Sunday, October...
Delores Perry
Sep 16, 2013
PERRY, Delores E. Of Nashville. September 16, 2013. Survived by children, Jiles Jr., Donald Lee, Sr., Cynthia Delores; sister,Viola; grandchildren, Jiles III (Christie), Andre, Swatara, Kenyatta, Anthony, Marcus; great-grandchildren, RaShawn, Tyson, Trinity and RaDesha; many other relatives and friends. Family visitation today, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 10-11 a.m., in the Robert E. Lewis Chapel, with funeral to follow. Interment...
Wilma Overton
Sep 9, 2013
OVERTON, Wilma Jean Age 65, September 9, 2013. Survived by daughters, Andrienna Montgomery, Tammarah Overton; grandchildren, Issac, Joshua, Jeremiah Montgomery; 10 siblings, other relatives and friends. Public viewing today from 2-6 p.m., Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. Family visitation Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow, Greater Grace Temple Church, 901 Dalebrook Lane. Pastor Breonus Mitchell,...
Horace Mann
Sep 7, 2013
MANN, JR., D.D.S, M. Div. Noah Horace Of Nashville. September 7, 2013. Dr. Mann was born March 15, 1929 in Annie Manie, AL. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Divinity degrees from Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended the School of Social Work at Yale University in 1956. In 1962, he received his D.D.S. degree...
Leonard Matthews
Sep 3, 2013
MATTHEWS, Leonard Of Nashville. September 3, 2013. Survived by daughter, Shavonda Fanning; granddaughter, Ariona Fanning; sisters, Shirley Atkins & Angela McClure; brothers, Cassius, Mack & L.A. Matthews; other relatives and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, with a family visitation Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon,...
Deborah Rugless
Sep 3, 2013
RUGLESS, Deborah A. September 3, 2013. Survived by family. Complete obituary later. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.H., 615-255-2371.
Daphne Dixon
Sep 3, 2013
DIXON, Daphne Jean Pratt Of Nashville. September 3, 2013. Survived by devoted sisters, Marvis King, Ritchey Moore; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. Visitation with family Monday, September 9, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at Lake Providence M.B. Church, 5891 Nolensville...
Inez Cain
Sep 1, 2013
CAIN, Inez N.Nashville. September 1, 2013 She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Valencia (Guy) Douglas of Nashville; son, Wayne Fletcher of Pamona, CA; four grandchildren, Christopher, Arisia, Kevin and Quinton Douglas; seven great-grandchildren, Deon, Deyonte, Kavant, Keveon, Daevion, Terron and Zoey Douglas. Three sisters in law, Vunny Mae Horton, Blanche Williams and Beatrice Cain; host of other relatives and...
Hinton Jones
Aug 29, 2013
JONES, JR., Dr. Hinton C. Of Nashville. August 29, 2013. Survived by children, Enrico (Carla) Jones, Stan (Cynthia) Hemphill, Michelle (Jeffery) Williams; two sisters, Theodosia Lemons, Marilavinia Jones; one brother, Manfred (LaVerne) Jones; 4 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 11 a.m. til 12 noon with service to follow at...
Hazel Thomas
Aug 21, 2013
THOMAS, Hazel Beatrice Age 87, August 20, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Charles Bradford Thomas, Jr. of Flint, Michigan. Family visitation Saturday from 1-2 p.m., with funeral to follow, First Baptist Church Capitol Hill, 625 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN. Reverend Kelly Miller Smith, Jr., Pastor, Reverend Arrold Martin, Officiant, Reverend Pam Kellar, Eulogist. Interment Harpeth...
