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Nashville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas

Darlene Laresa Moses

Darlene Laresa Moses

Oct 17, 2026

Darlene Laresa Moses was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 4, 1959, and departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Lee Moses and Carrie Beatrice Bryant Moses. She was the middle child of five children.

Darlene attended John Early Elementary, Wharton Jr High, and Maplewood High School where she was always...

Jacquelyn D. Council

Jacquelyn D. Council

Oct 27, 2026

Jacquelyn D. Council, age 63, transitioned on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Please keep the Council family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete obituary forthcoming.

Nettie Chandler Cain

Nettie Chandler Cain

Oct 25, 2026

Nettie Chandler Cain (Nettie B), age 90, transitioned on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Please keep the Cain family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete obituary forthcoming.

Geraldine T. White

Geraldine T. White

Oct 9, 2026

Geraldine Yvonne Thomas – White was born to Julia A. Odom – Thomas and Andrew J. Thomas on February 27, 1932, in Davidson County, Nashville Tenn. She was the only child conceived from this union.

At the age of 10 Geraldine joined the Greater St. John Christian Church family and soon thereafter was baptized by Pastor Samuel Simpson. She served our...

William Henry Ivery

William Henry Ivery

Oct 15, 2026

William Henry Ivery, age 59 transitioned on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

William Henry Ivery, son of William H. Reece and Barbara A. (Lewis) Reece, was born December 31, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was later lovingly raised by Barbara and Samuel Ivery.

William graduated from Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He continued his education by attending Florida State...

John Charles Jackson

John Charles Jackson

Oct 27, 2028

John Charles Jackson, age 89, transitioned on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Please keep the Jackson family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete obituary forthcoming.

Theresa Lynn Jones

Theresa Lynn Jones

Oct 25, 2026

Theresa L. Jones transitioned on Sunday, October 25, 2026.  Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Nettie Chandler Cain

Nettie Chandler Cain

Oct 25, 2026

Nettie Chandler Cain, age 90, transitioned on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Please keep the Cain family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete obituary forthcoming. 

Sonja Dixon

Sonja Dixon

Oct 15, 2026

Sonja Dixon, age 47, transitioned on Thursday, October 15, 2026.  Please keep the Dixon family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Anthony Richard Jolly

Anthony Richard Jolly

Oct 11, 2026

Anthony Jolly was born on April 7, 1967, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charlie Jolly and Patricia Jolly (Brandon). He departed this life on Sunday, October 11, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories in the hearts of his beloved family and friends.

Anthony received his education through the Wilson County public school system, where he developed an early interest in working...

Grover C. Thompson

Grover C. Thompson

Oct 9, 2026

Grover C. Thompson was born on January 19, 1942, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Grover C. Thompson, Sr. and Juanita Thompson, and was welcomed into eternity on October 9, 2026.

Grover attended elementary and high school in the Tuscaloosa School System and graduated from Druid High School in 1959. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State...

Reverend William C. Dobbins, II

Reverend William C. Dobbins, II

Oct 5, 2026

Reverend William C. Dobbins, II, affectionately known as “Bill,” was born on April 25, 1961, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late Reverend William C. Dobbins and the late Gwendolyn E. Dobbins. He departed this earthly life peacefully on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, compassion, and commitment to others.

Bill was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public...

Alvin Ensley

Alvin Ensley

Oct 4, 2026

Alvin Ensley transitioned on Sunday, October 4, 2026.  Please keep  the Ensley family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Betty Eriamiatoe

Betty Eriamiatoe

Oct 3, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Eriamiatoe, a wife, an amazing mother, daughter, sister, and friend.

Betty was a beautiful soul whose life was defined by love, kindness, compassion, and the genuine care she showed to everyone around her. She carried a heart full of love and had a special way of...

Earline Beard

Earline Beard

Sep 21, 2026

Earline Beard was born, April 9, 1948, to the late Henry and Sallie Jackson in Nashville, TN. She went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2026. Mother Earline Beard gave her life to Christ at an early age at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the late Reverend Levi Britt, later leadership under Reverend Dr. William R. Harris...

Dr. Michael Anthony Whitmon

Dr. Michael Anthony Whitmon

Sep 20, 2026

Dr. Michael Anthony Whitmon transitioned from this life on September 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. Born on September 3, 1951, he was the cherished son of the late Dorothy Mae “Dot” Mallory Whitmon and Samuel Raymond “Coach Whit” Whitmon. He was also preceded in death by Katherine T. Whitmon and Francine Rose Whitmon. Michael received...

Dr. Patricia Mitchell

Dr. Patricia Mitchell

Sep 15, 2026

Dr. Patricia Mitchell, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, psychologist, and devoted community servant, completed her earthly journey on September 15, 2026.

A proud native of Nashville, Tennessee, Patricia was born to the late Archie and Fannie Mae Walker. She attended Meigs Middle Magnet School and Pearl High School, where she met the young man who would become the love...

Charles Herman Black

Charles Herman Black

Sep 14, 2026

Charles Herman Black, age 94 transitioned on Monday, September 14, 2026. Survived by family and friends. 

Roger “Rock” Williams

Roger “Rock” Williams

Sep 13, 2026

Roger “Rock” Williams, left earth for his eternal home on September 13, 2026. He was born on May 26,1946 to Theodore H., Sr. and Mary C. Williams,who proceeded him in death. He is also proceeded in death by his five brothers: Theodore H. Jr., James, Charles, Shearon, Paul and their only sister, Gloria.

Roger was educated in Nashville schools and started...

Pamela Y. Mays Smith

Pamela Y. Mays Smith

Aug 29, 2026

Pamela Yolanda Mays Smith was born on May 25, 1956, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Nebraska and Helen Moore Mays.

Pam spent her early years in Tallahassee, Florida, and Carbondale, Illinois. Her formative years were spent in Nashville, Tennessee, where she attended McKissack Elementary School in North Nashville, a historically significant school in the education of African American children.

Pam later attended Father...

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