Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Paul Johnson
Feb 6, 2012
JOHNSON, Paul Z. Of Nashville, February 6, 2012. Survived by daughter, Helene M. Johnson; devoted nephew, Mark Bennett; sisters-in-law, Helen M. Gilliam, Marjorie S. Peebles; brother-in-law, James W. Peebles, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11a.m.-12Noon, Temple Church, 3810 Kings Lane, funeral to follow with Pastor Darrell Drumwright, Officiating....
Deacon Johnson
Feb 6, 2012
JOHNSON, Deacon Paul Feb. 6, 2012. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice later. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
Charles Mitchell
Feb 5, 2012
MITCHELL, JR., Charles James Age 82 of Nashville. February 5, 2012. Preceded in death by father, Charles J. Mitchell, Sr.; mother, Marguerite Mitchell; an infant sister. Survived by devoted wife, Julia Cheatham Mitchell; three sons, Charles (Mary), Rev. Ronnie (Beverly), Kenneth (Cecilia) Mitchell; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Jonathan; one great-granddaughter, Parker Nicole Stevenson; one sister-in- law, Dorothy W. Starnes; one...
Larry Powers
Feb 1, 2012
POWERS, Larry Paul Dec. 6, 2011. Burial Wed. Feb. 8, 2012, 9 a.m., Hills of Calvary. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.D. (615) 255-2371.
William Johnson
Jan 31, 2012
JOHNSON, SR., William A. "Bill"Of Nashville, passed away January 31, 2012. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew O. and Emma M. Johnson. Survived by wife, Sheila D. Johnson; daughters, Taneha L. (Ronald) Bell and Tiffany C. Johnson; son, William "B.J." Johnson, Jr.; sisters, Dr. Gloria C. Johnson and Valerie F. Johnson; one grandson; beloved aunts, Myrtle Jobe, Jean (William)...
Marie Mccormick
Jan 28, 2012
McCormick, Marie (ReeRee) Dodson – Age 70 of Nashville, transitioned on January 28, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 20, 1941 in Memphis, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel Dodson, Ethel Whiting Dodson; son, Stephen B. McCormick; sister, Isabelle Stephens. Survived by siblings, Clarence T. Walton, Velma J. Dodson Woods; grandson, Stephen Ryan McCormick;...
Mary Watson
Jan 27, 2012
Mary “Lucille” Hampton Watson, 82 of Nashville entered Heavenly rest on January 27, 2012. She was predeceased by her spouse, Freddie J. Watson, and parents, Edward Hampton Byrd and Lucinda Comer Smith. She is survived by daughters, Deborah and Diane Hampton, sisters, Helen King of Jackson, TN, Doris (Joe) Webb, Betty Cain, Alberta Black of Nashville, TN and brother, James...
Curtis Jordan
Jan 26, 2012
JORDAN, JR., Curtis Jan. 15, 2012. Burial Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 9 a.m., Hills of Calvary. LEWIS & WRIGHT (615) 255-2371.
William Alexander
Jan 24, 2012
ALEXANDER, William S. Jan. 24, 2012. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice later. Lewis & Wright F. D., (615) 255-2371.
Gloria Ivy
Jan 22, 2012
IVY, Gloria Jean Of Nashville, January 22, 2012. Survived by son, Zuberi (Tasneem) Tewogbola (Ivy); daughter, Courtney Ivy; sister, Drina (Micheal) Lewis; brother, Freddie Marshall; five grandchildren; a host of relatives. Family visitation Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church, 2334 Herman St., funeral to follow. Interment Hills of Calvary Cemetery. LEWIS...
Corinne Garrett
Jan 22, 2012
GARRETT, Corrine Shelton Age 82, January 22, 2012. Corrine was a former educator for twenty-six years in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Delta Omega Chapter. She is preceded in death by parents, Seth W. Mitchell, Sr. and Louise Kennedy Mitchell; brother, Seth W. Mitchell, Jr. Survived by loving children, Reneta S. Adams,...
Oscar Jobe
Jan 21, 2012
JOBE, JR., Oscar T. Formerly of Nashville, TN. Died on Sunday, October 15, 2011 in Mitchellville, MD. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1958 and Tennessee State University in 1962. Local survivors; mother, Mrs. Myrtle Jobe; sister, Delores Jobe Williams; brother, Kenneth Jobe of Memphis, TN; niece, Kimberly (Jesse) Henry; aunt, Jean (Bill) Haston; cousins, Gloria, Valerie and Bill...
George Henning
Jan 19, 2012
HENNING, George Miller January 19, 2012. Survived by wife, Rita Claiborne Henning; children, Kris and Kyle Henning; brother, Bishop C. Garnett (Supervisor Ernestine) Henning, Presiding Prelate, Third Episcopal District AMEC. Family visitation Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 10 a.m. til 11 a.m. at St. Mark AME Church, 1150 Tarboro Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Funeral to follow with Rev. Melvin...
Marcellus Brooks
Jan 19, 2012
BROOKS, MarcellusOf Nashville. January 19, 2012. Survived by wife of 38 years, Lula Vaughn Brooks; son, Marcellus Vaughn Brooks; two sisters; other relatives and friends. Family visitation Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 1 p.m., Fisk Memorial Chapel, 1000 17th Avenue No., Alpha Phi Alpha Omega service at 1:45 p.m. A Celebration of Life service at 2 p.m. In lieu of...
Mary Jemison
Jan 16, 2012
JEMISON, Mary Elizabeth Smith "Mitchie"Of Nashville. January 16, 2012. She leaves to cherish a devoted husband, George Jemison, Jr.; loving sister, Priscilla (William) McNairy; Mitchie "Chie Chie", her namesake, Linda Burrows and family; sisters-in-law, Doris J. Dobbins, Willie J. Smith, Druecilla Johnson, Deliah Lockridge, Merri Louise White, Mattie P. Dickerson; brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Jemison, M. Allen Dickerson; numerous nieces, nephews; a...
Att. Robberts
Jan 15, 2012
ROBERTS, Esq., Earl W. Of Nashville. January 15, 2012. Survived by wife, Dr. Gazetta Roberts; one son, Tyler; daughters, Fawn, Tammie and Angela; grandchildren; other family and friends. Memorial service Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 3:45 p.m., Riverside Chapel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 800 Youngs Lane, with Pastor Furman Fordham officiating. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500 Clarksville Pk., (615)...
Glenda Stevenson
Jan 9, 2012
STEVENSON, Glenda Of Nashville. January 9, 2012. Survived by parents, Lorenza and Linda S. Bledsoe; her loving children, Howard, Sasha and Travis; other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 11 a.m. til 12 noon at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 2704 Torbett Street. Funeral to follow. Interment Greenwood "West" Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 2500...
Hamer Shannon
Jan 4, 2012
SHANNON, Hamer Jan. 4, 2012. Survived by family & friends. Complete notice later. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIR., 255-2371
Willie Smith
Jan 3, 2012
SMITH, Willie J. January 3, 2012. Burial 9 a.m., Tues. at Hills of Calvary Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371
Wanda Mathis
Jan 3, 2012
MATHIS, Wanda JoOf Nashville. February 3, 2012. Survived by husband, John C. Mathis, Sr.; sons, John C. (Jamilla Santiague) Mathis, Jr., James C. Mathis; mother, Peggy Harris; sister, Faye Parks; brothers, Carlos Harris, Deon Siner; nieces, Ayesha Harris, Carlecia Waller; nephew, Terez Hunter; devoted friends, Ollie Jackson, Christopher Church; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral...
