Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Charlie E. Shelton
May 17, 2023
Charlie (Eugene) Shelton was born June 26, 1940. He was born to the late William Clifford Shelton and Louise Jane Shelton. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 16, 2023, and he was the fourth of five siblings.
Eugene graduated from Lincoln County High School in Fayetteville, Tennessee. He was very active in High School as he played in the...
Deshawn Talley
May 12, 2023
Deshawn Lamar Talley, 21, born to Carletta (Shay) Simmons and Christopher Talley. He was the most precious gift and his mother’s only child; his beautiful smile would instantly brighten up her day. Unexpectedly his life was tragically cut short and he was called to take his rest on May 12, 2023.
Deshawn attended and graduated from Hillsboro High School in May...
Joseph Anthony Barton
May 10, 2023
In Memory of Joseph Anthony Barton
Joseph Anthony (“Joe” or “Tony”) Barton, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on May 10, 2023 at the age of 73.
He was born August 19, 1949, in DeQueen, Arkansas, and grew up in Little Rock, where he was a member of the Arkansas Cadet Civil Air Patrol.
Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kay...
Thomas Spann
May 10, 2023
A Life Well-Lived
Thomas Edward “Bay” Spann transitioned home peacefully on May 10, 2023, in Nashville TN at the age of 79. He was the youngest(spoiled) son of late Arthur and Hattie Mae Spann.
Thomas was educated in Nashville. He attended and graduated from Haynes. While at Haynes he played the trumpet in the school band.
At an early age Thomas was...
Judith Ann Watkins
May 8, 2023
Judith Ann Watkins, loved and known by many as Judy, departed this life on Monday, May 8, 2023 after a long and full life. She was a compassionate spirit, that was the heart and soul of her family.
Judith leaves a lasting legacy to her children Shaun Akins, Keith (Tiffany) Watkins, Jessica (Aaron) Wynn, Scott (Kimberly) Watkins and Jennifer Talley;...
Gabrielle Akins
May 7, 2023
Gabrielle Shawane Akins was born June 27, 1980, and departed this life on May 7, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willard (Butch) and Margaret Ann Weatherford Akins.
Gabrielle professed her love for Christ at an early age, and united with Greater Bethel AME Church. “Gabby” as she was affectionately called, was an active participant in many ministries...
James E. Bostic, Jr.
May 5, 2023
James E. Bostic, Jr. transitioned on May 5, 2023. Please keep the Bostic family in your thoughts and prayers.
William Stevenson Strauss, Jr.
May 4, 2023
William Stevenson Strauss, Jr. transitioned on May 4, 2023. Please keep the Strauss family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Bailey
May 4, 2023
Ronald Wilbert Bailey was born to the union of Leona Smith and Clyde Bailey in Chicago, Il. He attended Hyde Park High School where he excelled in the classroom and on the basketball court.
At age 15, Ron moved to Milwaukee, WI where he experienced the loving arms of his aunt and uncle, Vivian and Richard Mynor. He finished his secondary...
Kendra Mitchell
May 2, 2023
Kendra Monique Mitchell was born on May 13, 1985 to Linda Stewart and Roy Curry. Kendra was born, raised, and matured in Memphis, Tn where she professed her love for Christ at an early age at Chelsea Ave Church of Christ. She attended Corning Elementary School, Snowden Middle School, and graduated from East High School in 2003. In high school...
Aneka Renee Womack
Apr 27, 2023
Aneka R. Womack was born in Nuremburg, Germany on December 4, 1980, to Willie T. Womack of Greenville, AL and the late Carolyn D. Womack of Prospect, TN.
She transitioned from this world during the early morning of Thursday, April 27, 2023. Aneka loved being involved with her church and it’s Sunday School Program.
Aneka professed her life to Christ and the...
Lurvey Preston-Montgomery Beazer, Sr.
Apr 25, 2023
Lurvey Beazer transitioned on April 25, 2023. Please keep the Beazer family in your thoughts and prayers.
Rita Faye Dorsey
Apr 25, 2023
Life Reflections
Rita Faye Lenox was born on October 15, 1959 to the late Henry C. Lenox and Delores O. Lenox in Nashville, TN. She was called home to eternal rest on April 25, 2023.
Rita’s memory will be forever cherished by her devoted mother, Delores O. Lenox; loving sisters, Sherron D. Frierson, Teresa L. (Kenneth) Fitzpatrick, and Trevis C. Lenox; nephew,...
Cedric Aaron Quinn, Sr.
Apr 24, 2023
Cedric Quinn was born October 6, 1979 to the late Emma Jean and Robert Paul Quinn of Liberty, Mississippi.
He met and married Corita Quinn and to this union 3 sons and 1 daughter were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Quinn, Sr. and Emma J. Quinn.
Cedric leaves to cherish his memories, children Cedric Quinn, Jr., Cameron Quinn,...
Kimberly J. Dent
Apr 23, 2023
Kimberly Dent transitioned on April 23, 2023. Please keep the Dent family in your thoughts and prayers.
Allister T. Mcwilliams
Apr 21, 2023
Our precious Allister Tyler-Trudo McWilliams got his wings on April 21, 2023. He has left behind a loving family including parents, siblings, grandparents, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss them greatly. Allister loved life and always brought a smile to everyone’s face. A memorial ceremony will be held to celebrate Allister’s life on May 6th...
Bena M. Harris
Apr 20, 2023
Bena M. Harris was the third of six children born to Henry G Murphy, Sr. and Mary Gertrude Hyder Murphy. She was born in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
Bena obeyed the gospel along with three of her brothers at the Mayberry Street Church of Christ there in Fayetteville; Bro. Nathaniel Brader was the minister. This was in October of 1948. She attended elementary...
Sylvainus Cole, Iii
Apr 3, 2023
Sylvainus Cole, III (Trey) arrived on Saturday, January 16, 1988, with those cute dimples on his cheeks for all to see. As Trey anxiously, excited and patiently waited for his return to his earthly home to be with his family and friends in Nashville, TN, our Father God instead saw it fit to put Trey on his heavenly journey to...
Otha Collins
Apr 2, 2023
Otha Collins transitioned on April 2, 2023. Please keep the Collins family in your thoughts and prayers.
Kevin M. Wheaton
Apr 1, 2023
Kevin Marchands Wheaton was born March 12, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the first born to Homer R. and Vesta (Rhodes) Wheaton. His paternal grandparents Calvin Wesley and Rosetta (Moore) Wheaton, maternal grandparents Solon R, and Katherine (Martin) Rhodes shared in the joy of their baby boy. The union was blessed with a second child, a baby girl. Rise...
