Nashville, TN Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

Marvin D. Spears, beloved teacher, coach and public school administrator transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025 after a short illness in Nashville, TN. He attended public schools in Corpus Christi, Texas where he enjoyed sports and graduated from Roy Miller High School. He matriculated at the University of North Texas and received a BBA in 1972....

Dec 8, 2025

Polly Buchanan transitioned on Monday, December 8, 2025.  Please keep the Buchanan family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Dec 12, 2025

On the 13th of January 1935, she was born Katherine “Kaddie” Watkins, the sixth of eight kids of James “JC” Watkins and Alice Young-Watkins. Growing up on Brick Church Pike during the heart of the Great Depression, Katherine learned the value of education, hard work, and faith. She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized into the...

Dec 9, 2025

Flora McKinley Rucker, born on December 23, 1929, in Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, was the second child of Gene McKinley and Collie Lamberson. She took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on December 9, 2025. Her early life was marked by challenges, losing her older brother to polio at the age of three, followed by her...

Dec 11, 2025

Yolanda Roshelle Sutton transitioned on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Survived by mother, Maxine Sutton; other relatives and friends. 

Dec 10, 2025

Steve Crum transitioned on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.  Please keep the Crum family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Nov 24, 2025

Henry Corey Booker (affectionately called Corey) was born August 23,1979 to the late Henry Jr and Neller Faye Booker, in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on November 24, 2025.

Corey accepted Christ at an early age at the Saint James Missionary Church under the Pastorate of George Brooks, Sr. He later united with the Temple Church under Senior Pastor...

Nov 24, 2025

Lena Will Stanley was born August 30, 1934, in Pulaski, Tennessee, to Inez Payne and Howard Kimbrough. She departed this earthly life on November 24, 2025. In addition to her mother and father, Lena was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllis Booker; stepfather, Reverend W.A. Pryor; brothers, William Pryor and James Pryor; and sister, Ann Davidson.

Lena was employed in...

Nov 22, 2025

Alvin Pugh, age 59, of Nashville Tn, passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 4th, 1966, in Benton Harbor Michigan to mother, Charlie Jean Pugh-Bailey and father, Robert Grandberry.

Alvin confessed a hope in christ at an early age and was baptized at the Church of God In Christ by Reverend Willie...

Nov 21, 2025

The Rising of the Sun

On June 17, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the world was graced with the arrival of Lois Jean Hundley. Her proud parents, Frederick Douglas and Hattie Jewel Hundley, welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl who would grow to touch countless lives. Two years later, her sister Reita Helene joined the family, completing a loving home filled...

Nov 18, 2025

Nov 15, 2025

David Carr transitioned on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  Please keep the Carr family in your thoughts and prayers.

Nov 15, 2025

December 18, 1949 – November 15, 2025 Samuel Louis Ervin, age 75, peacefully transitioned on November 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, after a lengthy illness. Born on December 18, 1949, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Samuel grew into a man whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and a lifelong love of music. Samuel was the beloved son of Otis...

Oct 29, 2025

Harriette Kennebrew Perkins, a woman of grace, laughter, and undeniable style, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2025, after 78 years joyfully lived. Born at Chicago's historic Provident Hospital, she carried her hometown pride wherever she went. In her trademark red St. John knit, Harriette loved to laugh, to dance a Chicago-style two-step, and to tell anyone who would listen...

Oct 26, 2025

BUTTERFLY. That's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Vanessa. What closely follows is sweet, kind, understanding, and honest. These are the reasons she was loved.

You could tell her your deepest secrets and share your most embarrassing moments but leave every conversation feeling whole again. This is what big sisters are for. This iswhat she was...

Oct 24, 2025

Patricia Christman Bailey, fondly known as “Pat” or “Patsy,” transitioned to her heavenly residence on October 24, 2025. She lived an extraordinary life filled with joy, laughter and a boundless love for people.

Patricia Christman was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Mr. & Mrs. John R. Christman. At St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, she received the sacraments of...

Oct 24, 2025

Dorothy Virginia Petway transitioned on Friday, October 24, 2025.  Please keep the Petway family in your thoughts and prayers.

Oct 21, 2025

Born December 23, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, Bonnie Grace Shaw was the first of seven children born to the late W. Russell Shaw and Annie Harrison Shaw.

Bonnie joined First Baptist Church, East Nashville in the late 1940s, and she remained an active member for the rest of her life.

Bonnie grew up surrounded by music as her father was a well-known...

Oct 19, 2025

Helen Moore Mays was born August 30, 1934 to Kathleen McCurdy Moore and Willie Moore in Bay Springs, Mississippi. She was one of four children, with two brothers and one sister, Mildred Moore Daugherty. Her parents and brothers preceded her in death.

Helen married Dr. Nebraska Mays in February 1953. They had three children: Curtis Bernard Mays, Mark Nebraska Mays, and...

Oct 17, 2025

Oghal Burrell transitioned on Friday, October 17, 2025.  Please keep the Burrell in your thoughts and prayers.