Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Beatrice Qualls
Oct 23, 2011
QUALLS, Miss Beatrice R. Age 100 of Monticello, MS. September 23, 2011. She celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, 2011. Survived in Nashville, TN by grandchildren: Dr. Phyllis (Lindsey) Qualls-Brooks, Mrs. Elceria (Matthew) Smith-Skipper, Mr. Errol (Carina) Qualls, Ms. Dalya Qualls, Mrs. Sabrina (Oswald) Ossé; great-grandchildren, Lovette (Daren) Curry, Aysia Smith, Jalen, Quincy and Lorre Qualls, Kevin, Olivia and...
Andrew Bogle
Oct 22, 2011
BOGLE, Andrew Marcase "KC"Of Nashville. October 22, 2011. Survived by sisters, Carol R. Beene and Toney A. Boleyjack; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 4-5 p.m. at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2200 26th Avenue, North. Funeral to follow with Pastor Herbert T. Brown officiating. Interment 10 a.m., Monday, October 31,...
Jesse James
Oct 19, 2011
JAMES, Jesse Charles Went from labor to reward on October 19, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Jennifer; sons, Jason (Michelle), Jared James and Curtis Ewing; daughters, Michelle James and Jahvelle Kenney; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; a host of other relatives and many friends. Family visitation Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 11 a.m. til...
Preston Pendergrass
Oct 15, 2011
PENDERGRASS, Preston Undre' "P"Of Nashville. October 15, 2011. Survived by wife, Teresa Pendergrass; children, Pierre Pendergrass, Tina (Kurtis Word) Hatcher, Ralph Garner, Jr., Tremayne Garner, Charles Hutton; parents, Virgil (Mildred) Pendergrass; 8 grandchildren; brothers, Selwyn "Dane" (Angelic) Pendergrass, Brian Pendergrass; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family Friday, October 21, 2011,...
Oscar Kelly
Oct 5, 2011
KELLY, Oscar Age 88 of Nashville. Departed this life on October 5, 2011. Born June 12, 1923 in Huntsville, AL. Preceded in death by mother, Georgia Kelly; wife, Lois Kelly; and mother of his children, Inez Kelly Bramley. He is survived by devoted daughter, Gloria (Roger) Williams, Nashville; son, Rev. William (Carol) Kelly, Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Kimberly and Danielle Williams,...
Ruby Brown
Oct 2, 2011
BROWN, Ruby A.Of Nashville, October 2, 2011. Survived by husband, Johnny L. Brown, Sr.; son, Johnny L. "John Lee" (Sarah) Brown; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 6 - 7 p.m., Foster Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 342 Ewing Dr., funeral to follow with Bishop Alonzo D. Hatchett, Jr.,...
Leonard Orr
Sep 29, 2011
ORR, Leonard Age 84, Nashville. Departed this earthly home on September 29, 2011. Leonard leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved and devoted wife, Eva Earlene Marshall Orr; daughter, Sandra Spring; stepsons, Lester Leysath, Michael Veazey; sister, Lois Winston; niece, Stephanie Juste; sister, Mother Mary Joseph, O.P. of the Dominician Monastery of St. Jude; a host of relatives and friends...
Torshia Crawford
Sep 20, 2011
CRAWFORD, Torshia Sept. 20, 2011. Survived by family & friends. Complete notice later. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
Torshia Crawford Martin
Sep 20, 2011
MARTIN, Torshia Yvonne Crawford Of Nashville. September 20, 2011. Survived by children, Timothy and Tiffany Crawford; father, William (Jacqulyn) Crawford; mother, Ernestjean Crawford Jones; brother, William (Regina) Crawford; two nephews; nine uncles; nine aunts; a host of cousins, extended family, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., St. John Missionary Baptist...
Paulette Garrett
Sep 17, 2011
GARRETT, Paulette Henderson A tenth generation Mobile, Alabamian and a resident of Nashville, TN for forty-five years, passed on Saturday, September 17, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Carter Garrett; a son, James "Jimmy" Carter Garrett III; and a daughter, Stacey Arlene Garrett. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Henderson, Sr. and Artherine...
Straun Buford
Sep 17, 2011
BUFORD, Straun R. Age 53 of Nashville. September 17, 2011. Survived by children, Shekia (Javaree) Groves, Straunesha; three grandchildren, Markaya, Precise and Davion; mother, Dorothy Bean Burford; four brothers; three sisters; very devoted friend, Camille Horton; other relatives and friends. Family visitation Friday, September 23, 2011 from 12 Noon - 1 p.m., Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, 2500 Clarksville Hwy.,...
Mckinley Martin
Sep 14, 2011
MARTIN III, McKinley "Country Kenny" Of Nashville, TN. September 14, 2011. Survived by mother, Linda Odem; father, McKinley Martin, Jr.; sisters, Shanta (Steve), Tiffany, Kionda; brothers, Abdul (Tracee), Timothy; devoted companion, Rena Knight; a host of other family and friends. Family visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 11-12Noon at Gordon Memorial U.M. Church, 2334 Herman St., with funeral to follow,...
Theresa Wood
Sep 13, 2011
WOOD, Theresa Bell Of Nashville. September 13, 2011. Survived by children, Rosailia (James) Tucker, Sandra Wood, Beverly (Ridley) Usherwood, Dwight (Priscilla) Wood; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Wood; nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and dear friends. Family visitation Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., St. John AME Church, 1822 Formosa St., funeral to...
Dorothy Sharp Crippens
Sep 12, 2011
CRIPPENS, Dorothy Leola Sharp Of Nashville. September 12, 2011. Survived by sons, David L. (Eloise Brown) Crippens, Vaughn Anthony Crippens; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; goddaughter, Florence Duncan Woods; close friends, Thelma and Ira Baxter, Tim and Dorothy Clark; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., Alpha Kappa...
Joyce Johnson
Sep 1, 2011
JOHNSON, Joyce September 1, 2011. Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Hills of Calvary. Lewis & Wright F. D., 615-255-2371.
Henrietta Lewis
Aug 31, 2011
LEWIS, Henrietta R.Of Nashville. Passed away peacefully on the evening of August 31, 2011. Survived by her loving and devoted nephew, James W. Upton, Sr.; great nieces, Regina (Mark) Hadley, Patricia Upton, Marion Upton (David) Parks; great nephew, James W. Upton, Jr.; one great great niece; four great great nephews; a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside service Tuesday,...
Roy Holt
Aug 31, 2011
HOLT, JR., RoyAugust 31, 2011. Burial Friday, Middle TN Veterans Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIR., (615) 255-2371.
Robert Bell
Aug 26, 2011
BELL, Robert Eugene Of Nashville. August 26, 2011. Memorial service Saturday, September 24, 2011, 12Noon, Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (615) 255-2371.
Justice A. Birch
Aug 25, 2011
BIRCH, JR., Justice Adolpho A. Of Nashville. August 25, 2011. Survived by three children, Andrea Birch, Angela Birch Cox, Adolpho A. Birch III; brother, Kennard Birch; four grandchildren, Michael, Erin, Elena and John; other relatives and friends. Justice Birch will lie in repose Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 2p.m.-5p.m., at The Metropolitan Nashville/Davidson County Courthouse. A Memorial Service will be held...
Mattie Horton
Aug 22, 2011
HORTON, Mattie Bell Age 91 of Nashville, August 22, 2011. Survived by two devoted daughters, Larnice (Rev. Ronnie, Sr.) Whitney, Valeria Horton; grandchildren, Alicia (Fe'Loy) Gibbs, Ronnie Whitney, Jr.; great- grandchildren, Sequoyah Whitney, Alexandria Gibbs; a host of relatives and friends. Public viewing Friday, August 26, 2011 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lewis & Wright Funeral Home. Family visitation...
