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Straun Buford

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

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

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

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

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.

Roy Holt

Roy Holt

Aug 31, 2011

HOLT, JR., RoyAugust 31, 2011. Burial Friday, Middle TN Veterans Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIR., (615) 255-2371.

Henrietta Lewis

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,...

Robert Bell

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

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

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...

Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris

Aug 21, 2011

HARRIS, Andrew William "Still Waters" Of Nashville. August 21, 2011. Survived by devoted wife, Mai Sue Harris, Antioch, TN; two daughters, Tonya Harris, Antioch, TN, Anitra Leonard, Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren; three sisters; 5 brothers; a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, August 27, 2011, 11a.m.-12Noon, Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 5891 Nolensville Pk., funeral to follow...

Doris Graves Buck

Doris Graves Buck

Aug 20, 2011

BUCK, Doris Jean Graves August 20, 2011. Formerly of Batavia, IL. She was a member of Logan Street Baptist Church, Batavia, IL. Preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Buck; children, Bishop Michael Lee Graves, Carol Graves Drew, Robert E. Graves; sister, Wilma Williamson. Survived by children, Dennis (JoAnn) Graves, Donna Graves, Sylvester (Lillian) Buck; grandchildren, Michael Lee (Erika) Graves...

Heaven Yoseph

Heaven Yoseph

Sep 26, 2004

 Heaven Yoseph transitioned on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  Please keep the Yoseph family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Jerry Vanderpool

Jerry Vanderpool

May 20, 0005

Jerry Vanderpool transitioned on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.  Please keep the Vanderpool family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

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