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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Shaun T Quinn - Eggleston

Shaun T Quinn - Eggleston

Jul 5, 2023

Shaun T Quinn- Eggleston was born to Nekita & Michael Eggleston on May 20, 2002 in Fort Polk Louisiana. Shaun (Boo) went to Glencliff High School and continued his education at volunteer State Community College. Boo enjoyed relaxing at the lake, trying out new restaurants, and helping those in need. Shaun was a "go getter" that loved being able to...

Etabo Malanda

Etabo Malanda

Jul 4, 2023

Etabo Malanda transitioned from this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Please keep the Malanda and Luzingia families in your thoughts and prayers.

Dorothy Jean Miller

Dorothy Jean Miller

Jun 30, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Miller was born to the union of Robert Lee and Rosie Mae Simmons on December 19, 1948, in Watertown, TN.

Dorothy put her faith in Christ at a very young age and attended Columbia Avenue Church of Christ in Centerville, TN. She was member of Buena Vista Church of Christ in Nashville, TN at the time of her...

Hazel M. Pierce

Hazel M. Pierce

Jun 30, 2023

Hazel M. Pierce completed her earthly journey on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1942, in Waverly, Virginia to the late Avis L. Bailey and John W. Bailey. Hazel was the eleventh of fifteen children and graduated from L.P. Jackson High School in 1962. Hazel married James H. Pierce who remained her best friend and partner...

Lamont K. Murray

Lamont K. Murray

Jun 25, 2023

Lamont Kennard Murray Sr. was born May 1, 1992, In Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, to Eddie Lamont Murray & Thea Jones. He Departed this life on June 24, 2023. Lamont was born with lots of energy. He turned to Football to release some of it. Despite having Asthma, he was an excellent Defensive Lineman. Lamont played for John Trotwood Moore...

Lillie Brenda Pope

Lillie Brenda Pope

Jun 23, 2023

Lillie Brenda Pope transitioned on June 23, 2023. Please keep the Pope family in your thoughts and prayers.

She was the sixth child born to Hammond and Eva Mai Pope. At an early age she became a member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend Stockard.

She was educated at Moses McKissak Elementary, Washington Junior High, Pearl High...

Marshall Kelsey Franklin

Marshall Kelsey Franklin

Jun 20, 2023

Marshall Kelsey Franklin was born on June 16, 1934, in Michigan City, Mississippi. The first-born son to the late Kelsey and Elizabeth Dorse Franklin of Moscow, Tennessee. He spent his formative years educated in a one-room schoolhouse. He completed high school and graduated from Fayette County Training School. He continued his education by receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tennessee...

David Reid

David Reid

Jun 19, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Reid Sr., who was born on April 20, 1977, and left this world too soon. A beloved man, David will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

David is survived by his wife of 11 years, Avaleen Morris Reid, son, David Reid, Jr. (6),...

James Hunter

James Hunter

Jun 18, 2023

James (PeeWee) Hunter was born on August 5, 1940 in Fayette County, Tennessee to the late Fon and Fannie Hunter. He departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at West Meade Place, Nashville, TN.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Aubrey (Patricia) Hunter and Fon (Freda) Hunter, Jr. and sisters Margaret Wade and Ada Moorman.

James leaves to cherish...

Hillary Ballard

Hillary Ballard

Jun 17, 2023

On Thursday June 15, 2023, heaven opened to receive another angel. Affectionately known by her family as “Hill Ler Ree”.

Hillary Nicole Ballard was born on August 15, 1972, at Meharry/ Hubbard Hospital in Nashville Tennessee to Hayden E. and Carlotta L. Dennis Ballard. Their second bundle of joy, beloved by her “big” sister Angela Lynn Ballard.

Hillary was educated in the...

Shirley J Talley

Shirley J Talley

Jun 15, 2023

Shirley Jean Talley was born on April 29, 1942, in Miami, Florida to Roston and Lucia (Allen)Bullard. Shirley was raised in Winter Park, Florida and graduated from Hungerford High School in Eatonville, Florida in 1960. She received a Bachelor of arts degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a Master’s degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tn.

She met...

Lorenzy Snell, Jr.

Lorenzy Snell, Jr.

Jun 15, 2023

Lorenzy Snell, Jr., Age 88, transitioned on June 15, 2023.

Preceded in death by wife, Gloria Williams Snell; son, Wesley Snell Sr.; parents, Lorenzy Snell Sr. and Rosie Lee Dalton Snell; stepmother, Nannie Collier Snell; siblings, Ernestine Snell Fite, Barbara Snell Morrow, and Gilbert Snell. Survived by devoted daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dr. Roderick J. Glatt; grandchildren, Jaimie N. Glatt,...

Demon Floyd, Jr.

Demon Floyd, Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

Demon Floyd Jr. was born to Demon Floyd Sr. and Sharita Dunn on February 7, 2005. He was a loving son who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandmother Emma Lee, with whom he shared a special bond. Demon played football, baseball and basketball. He was a very athletic young man. He played basketball for East...

David Todd, Iv

David Todd, Iv

Jun 8, 2023

David Bernard Todd, IV, affectionately known as "Little David" was born June 6, 1993 and departed this life June 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yolanda White Todd; maternal grandparents, Drs. James and Jeanette Armstrong and paternal grandparents, David B. Todd, Jr. MD. and Loraine C. Todd. His energetic personality, bright beautiful smile, and witty sense...

Dwynel M. Warden

Dwynel M. Warden

Jun 7, 2023

Dwynel Marcel Warden was born on December 29, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to the Late Dorthy Tillman and Marcel Warden. God decided he needed him too and on June 7, 2023, he graced heaven with his one of a kind superman swag!

Dwynel accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. Continuing to walk with Christ throughout his life, in...

James Gordon Franklin

James Gordon Franklin

Jun 1, 2023

James Gordon Franklin was born on October 4, 1964, to Celesta M. Franklin and James (“Brit”) Franklin in Nashville, Tennessee. On June 1, 2023, James quietly uttered “I Love You” to his devoted wife, mother-in law, and niece (Ingrid) before closing his eyes and entering eternal rest.

Being the fourth child and “the baby,” James was instantly loved by his...

Barbara Jean Gordon

Barbara Jean Gordon

May 31, 2023

Barbara Jean Gordon was born in Nashville, TN on November 11, 1937 to Hannah Mae Whatley Gross. She was the youngest of three children. Her mom, Hannah, brothers, Leonard E Gross and John Gross and her daughter, Diane Louise Gordon, preceded her in death.

Barbara grew up and attended school in Nashville, TN which she was so fond of. As...

Ann Davidson

Ann Davidson

May 25, 2023

Ann Davidson transitioned on May 25, 2023. Please keep the Davidson family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Verlene A. Robinson

Verlene A. Robinson

May 24, 2023

Remembering a Beautiful Soul...

Verlene Francis Abston Robinson was born to J.B. and Mable Abston of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, on March 8, 1934, the oldest of four from this union. Upon the passing of her mother when Verlene was age seven, she and her siblings were reared by her maternal grandparents. Thus, she developed a love for family that is unmatched.

Early...

Freddie Lytle

Freddie Lytle

May 17, 2023

On May 17, 2023 Freddie Lytle ascended onto a new path at the age of 71. Freddie Lytle was born on August 25, 1951. To Walter and Birdie Mae Lytle in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his education through the Davidson County Public School system. Where he then went on to work for US Tobacco Company 35 years then retired in...

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