Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
John D. Utley
Jan 11, 2025
John D. L. Utley was born January 21, 1985, in Nashville, TN to Sharon E. Utley and David Holbert Sr., who also preceded their deaths. He transitioned from this life Saturday, January 11, 2025.
John was a member of Family Affair Ministries Inc. He attended Nashville Public Schools.
He enjoyed watching movies, dancing, music, working, and spending time with his family and...
Joan Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Joan Brown transitioned on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Please keep the family and friends of Joan Brown in your thoughs and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Christine E. Rivers
Jan 4, 2025
Life is filled with swift transitions. Such is the case with our loved one, Mother Christine B. Rivers. Born July 15, 1943, she was the 3rd child born to Rev. Levi Allen and Lady Christine Hodge Britt. God saw fit to call the roll and for her to board the flight to her eternal home on Jan 4, 2025. Preceding...
Ruth Mayes
Jan 3, 2025
Ruth Mayes transitioned on Friday, January 3, 2025. Please keep the Mayes family in your thoughts and prayers.
Frank C. Davis, Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Frank C Davis, Jr was born February 10, 1943 of very humble beginnings in Memphis, TN, to the parents of Frank C Davis Sr, and Charity Holmes Davis, to which he received his entrepreneurial spirit in sales.
As a young boy his ability to sell various items from ice cream, newspapers, pantyhose, flowers, Jet magazines, and more were evident of his...
Ilander Lipscomb
Jan 3, 2025
Ilander Lipscomb transitioned on Friday, January 3, 2025. Please keep the Lipscomb family in your thoughts and prayers.
Orin Clayton Odom, Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Orin Clayton Odom, Sr. passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Orin was a native of Monroeville, Alabama, where he was born to Ernestine H. and Walter C. Odom, Sr. on March 29, 1946. He joined Bethel Baptist Church in Monroeville at a young age and graduated from Union High School in 1964, earning academic honors throughout his attendance....
Melissa Johnson
Dec 30, 2024
Melissa Johnson transitioned on Monday, December 30,2024. Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Harold W. Jordan
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. Harold W. Jordan was born on May 24, 1937 in his beloved hometown of Newnan, Georgia to Edward P. and Dorothy W. Jordan. From the age of seven, he decided that he wanted to become a physician like his grandfather, Dr. John Henry Jordan, the first black physician in Coweta County, Georgia. Dr. Jordan grew up in the house...
Monica J. Shaw
Dec 23, 2024
Ms. Monica J. Shaw, a beloved native of Nashville, Tennessee, was born on May 8, 1962, to the late Mrs. Helen M. Shaw and Mr. Andrew E. Shaw, Sr. She was one of nine children in a close-knit family filled with love and unity. On December 23, 2024, Monica transitioned to her eternal home, free from pain, strife, and burdens,...
James Sublett
Dec 20, 2024
James Edward Sublett, also known as “Big James,” was born on April 8th 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee. He lived a full vibrant life, helping anyone he crossed paths, but his biggest attribute was giving a huge smile to anyone he encountered. James, better known to his immediate family as “PaPa” was called to his heavenly home by our Lord and...
Henry Anderson Atwater II
Dec 20, 2024
Henry Anderson Atwater II was a man whose life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and love. Born on October 28, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Celesta Atwater Franklin and Henry A. Atwater, Henry was the eldest of four siblings. His early years were marked by strong family ties and a relentless determination to achieve excellence. He entered eternal rest...
Alonza Walker
Dec 20, 2024
Alonza Walker transitioned on Friday, December 20, 2024. Please keep the Walker family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Jakayla Baughn
Dec 18, 2024
Jakayla Baughn transitioned on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please keep the Bauhgn family in your thoughts and prayers.
Emma Jewel Ewing Mitchem
Dec 17, 2024
Emma Jewel Ewing Mitchem was the only child born to the late Ruth and George Ewing on February 3, 1935, in Nashville, TN. She transitioned to her eternal rest on December 17, 2024. Emma graduated from Pearl High School in 1953 and continued her education at the Mason School of Business where she excelled in typing and shorthand. She began...
Rev. Marian E. Debro
Dec 17, 2024
Rev. Marian E. Debro transitioned on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Marian Elizabeth Douglas Debro, lovingly called “Velvet” by her family, was born in Nashville, TN January 24, 1943. She was the first child born to the late Alice Watkins Douglas and Scott Douglas, Jr. With her daughter at her side, she entered into a peaceful rest at her home, Tuesday...
Carra E. Barnes
Dec 16, 2024
Carra Elizabeth Sanders Barnes was born March 22, 1932 to the late Albert and Allie Sanders, Nashville, Tennessee. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 16, 2024 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Sister Carra Barnes was a lifelong member of the Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She served in the Senior and Mass Choirs for...
Bernice T. Johnson
Dec 15, 2024
Bernice T. Johnson transitioned on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Celebration of Life Service will be live-streamed on YouTube at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.
Norman Eugene Fitzpatrick
Dec 7, 2024
Norman Eugene Fitzpatrick transitioned on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Please keep the Fitzpatrick in your thoughts and prayers.
The Celebration of Life Service will be live streamed on YouTube at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.
Andrew Marks
Dec 6, 2024
Andrew Marks was born July 20, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the only child of Rosie Lee Marks who preceded him in death when he was only a baby. He was raised by his loving grandmother Callie Buchanan, who also preceded him in death.
Andrew accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Kayne Avenue Baptist Church. He...
