Obituaries

Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Walter Lee Hunt, Sr.

Walter Lee Hunt, Sr.

Jan 26, 2026

Walter Lee Hunt, Sr., age 87 transitioned on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Walter Hunt never met a stranger. If you were in a room with Walter, he would greet you and engage you in a genuine conversation that came with a smile, a funny remark, and a positive word.

Born in Nashville, Tennessee, to Samuel and Clara (née Miles) Hunt, and fondly...

Eric Shermain Newbill, Sr.

Eric Shermain Newbill, Sr.

Mar 2, 2026

Eric Shermain Newbill, Sr. was born on June 1, 1975 in McKenzie, Tennessee to Minister Renna McKnight and the late Ricky McKnight and Pastor Donald (Janice) Bobbitt. He was raised with love by his grandparents, Alonzo and Bobby Sue Newbill, Willie D. McKnight, and William McKnight.

Eric was educated in the Davidson County School System and graduated from Hunters Lane High...

Dr. Sharon Denise Peters

Dr. Sharon Denise Peters

Mar 4, 2026

Sharon Denise Peters entered into this earthly life on September 24, 1954, in Atlanta, Georgia.She was the first born to her beloved parents, Anne and James Calvin Peters, Sr. She entered this world like a fireball and brought life to so many who loved and adored her including her sister, Sheila and her brother, Calvin. She matriculated at schools in...

Leroy Derrickson

Leroy Derrickson

Mar 5, 2026

Life and Legacy

Leroy Derrickson, the youngest of ten children born to Curry and Hattie Derrickson, passed away March 5, 2026. A lifelong learner, Leroy attended Pearl High School in Nashville and continued his studies at Tennessee State University. He built a long and respected career as a dietitian, retiring from St. Thomas hospital West after many years of dedicated service.

A...

Maurice Donaldson

Maurice Donaldson

Mar 3, 2026

Maurice Donaldson, affectionately known as “Reedy,” passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, at the age of 73, with close family by his side.

Born on August 12 in Nashville, Tennessee, Maurice lived a life defined by faith, family, and community. He accepted Christ at an early age at First Street Missionary Baptist Church on Montgomery. Maurice was preceded in death...

Fred Charles Fielder, Jr.

Fred Charles Fielder, Jr.

Mar 2, 2026

The Reflections

Fred Charles Fielder, Jr., affectionately known as “Freddie,” was born on June 5, 1961, in Nashville to Vivian J. Fielder and the late Dr. Fred C. Fielder, Sr.

Freddie received his early education at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and Father Ryan High School. He later graduated from Whites Creek Comprehensive High School. Upon graduating from high school, Freddie...

Gloria Viola Gentry

Gloria Viola Gentry

Feb 28, 2026

GLORIA VIOLA PRICE GENTRY WAS BORN JULY 27, 1940, IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE TO THE LATE REVERAND FELTON PRICE AND MRS. MATTIE PRICE. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, HER HUSBAND JOHN GENTRY JR. HER BROTHER JAMES WALKER JR AND HER SISTER GWENDOLYN PRICE GENTRY, GRANDAUGHTER DESIRAE GRANT.

SHE ACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE AND WAS BAPTIZED AT FOURTEEN...

Lonnie S. Chandler

Lonnie S. Chandler

Feb 26, 2026

Lonnie Samuel Chandler was born June 2, 1948 into the loving home of the late Samuel Chandler, Jr. and Anna Lou Chandler. He transitioned from a lifetime of labor to eternal reward on February 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Duke K. W. Booker, Jr.; and most recently in 2023, by his wife of almost 50...

Samuel McLain Ivery

Samuel McLain Ivery

Feb 23, 2026

Samuel McLain Ivery, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God, was born on February 18, 1935, to Collis Herman Ivery, Sr. and Mattie Sue Jenkins Ivery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His name, Samuel, meaning "God has heard," reflected the life he led—a life of dedication, leadership, and service.

Samuel graduated from Druid High School and went on to earn a...

Shawn Marqus Dromgoole, II

Shawn Marqus Dromgoole, II

Feb 19, 2026

Shawn Marqus Dromgoole II passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Centennial Medical Center in his hometown of Nashville, TN. Born on July 23, 1990 at Baptist Hospital, he was the oldest child of Shawn Marcus Dromgoole Sr. and Lynetra Lynne Savage.

Though he was christened as a baby at his grandmother’s church, St. Luke’s Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) in...

William Carter Smith

William Carter Smith

Feb 19, 2026

William Carter Smith was born on July 9, 1953, in Franklin, Tennessee, to the late John and Nora Smith. He was a beloved father and brother. William peacefully departed this life on February 19, 2026.

He was educated in the public school system of Williamson County, where he ran track and developed an early interest in politics. During his youth, he...

Sherman Frierson

Sherman Frierson

Feb 15, 2026

SHERMAN WALLACE FRIERSON was born in Nashville, TN on November 26, 1953. He departed this life on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Sherman was the fifth child born to the late Isaac Frierson and Thelma Shipp Frierson. He was preceded in death by parents and older brother, Harold James Frierson Sr.

Sherman gave his life to Christ early in life, being baptized...

Jacqueline Brenda Brown

Jacqueline Brenda Brown

Feb 15, 2026

Jacqueline Brown, lovingly known as “Nana,” was a woman whose life was a living testament to faith, strength, and unconditional love. She stood at the heart of her family steadfast, nurturing, and unwavering with a presence that made every person she touched feel valued, protected, and deeply cherished.

A proud graduate of Cameron High School in Nashville, Tennessee, Class of 1964,...

Mancefield Ray

Mancefield Ray

Feb 14, 2026

Mancefield Ray transitioned on Saturday, February 14, 2026.  Please keep the Ray family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Samuel Coleman

Samuel Coleman

Feb 14, 2026

Samuel Coleman transitioned on Saturday, February 14, 2026.  Please keep the Coleman family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Mrs. Nancy Mae Olds Moss

Mrs. Nancy Mae Olds Moss

Feb 11, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Mae Olds Moss, age 96 transitioned on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Nancy Mae “Jane” Olds Moss was born on January 27, 1930 to Lourean Olds in Aymett Town-Pulaski, Tennessee. Raised in Pulaski, TN, she attended Powell Chapel School. She began her faithful journey in Christ at Powell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Pulaski, TN, and at a young age was...

Glory Jubilee

Glory Jubilee

Feb 9, 2026

Glory Jean Taylor Scretchen Jubilee

“GT”

Glory was born to James Fox Taylor and Rebecca Hess on September 27, 1946. She was the seventh child born to this union on Hwy 54 North in Brownsville, Tennessee in Haywood County. At an early age, she accepted Christ and attended Taylor’s Chapel CME Church. She was the granddaughter of Pack Taylor and Fannie Huddleston....

Dr. George C. Hill

Dr. George C. Hill

Feb 3, 2026

Dr. George C. Hill, equity and inclusion trailblazer, passed away peacefully, on February 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by family. He was 86.

George was born on Sunday, February 19, 1939. He spent his life rooted in family, faith, research, education, and community—and moved through the world with resilience, curiosity, and deep conviction.

As an...

Eunice Faye Donaldson Campbell

Eunice Faye Donaldson Campbell

Jan 26, 2026

Eunice Faye Donaldson Campbell was born on October 18, 1935 to the late Marie Yette and Cecil Donaldson in Harriman, Tennessee. She spent her early childhood between Harriman, and Morristown with her grandparents Frank “Mack” and Cora Yette and in Johnson City, Tennessee, with Cecil and Willa Donaldson.

After her parents divorced, Marie married Ernest Reynolds in 1946 and Eunice and...

Joyce Annette Mayberry Shaw

Joyce Annette Mayberry Shaw

Jan 26, 2026

Joyce Annette Mayberry Shaw, age 77 transitioned on Monday, January 26,2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Pearl High School and St. Thomas School of Nursing.

She is proceeded in death by husband, Ronald Shaw; parents, Edward and Lurene Mayberry; and brother, Edward Nimrod Mayberry.

Joyce is survived by son, Keith (Shirley) Shaw; daughter, Rhonda Shaw; brother, Darryl Mayberry; sister-in-law,...

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