Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
John Edward Brooks
Sep 5, 2023
John Eward Brooks, Sr., affectional known to some as Mule Train, Teddy Bear & Papa John, was born on September 4, 1950 to Albert and Sarah Brooks.
John transitioned from this earthly life on September 5, 2023.
John is preceded in death by parents Albert and Sarah Brooks, brothers, Albert Brooks, Jr., Melvin Brooks; sister Virgina Ann Brooks and son John Brooks,...
Estella L. Clements
Aug 31, 2023
Estella L. Rucker Clements was the first child born into the union of the late Jesse J. Rucker Sr. and Otha H. McKnight Rucker. Estella was baptized at an early age and was a member of Emerey United Methodist Church Rutherford County (Murfreesboro, TN).
She received her primary and secondary education from the Rutherford County School System and attended Bradley Academy...
Larry Bernell Clopton
Aug 31, 2023
Larry Bernell Clopton was born on March 23, 1954, to the late Grady Edward Clopton Sr. and Dorcas Lynn Smithson Clopton Alley, in Nashville, Tennessee; where he was born and raised. He entered into eternal life suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
He received his early elementary and middle school education at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School, and high...
Johnnie Darrell Taylor
Aug 28, 2023
Johnny Darrell Taylor transitioned on August 28, 2023. Please keep the Taylor and Perry families in your thougths and prayers.
James Mcknight, Jr.
Aug 27, 2023
James McKnight, Jr. transitioned on August 27, 2023 in Clarksville, TN. He was born to the union of Charlene & James McKnight, Sr. on June 16, 1962. James was educated in the Metro Public Schools and graduated from Pearl High School in 1980. James loved to sing and listen to music. He was employed by several nursing home facilities in...
Julian Reed
Aug 27, 2023
Julian Buckley Reed was born on September 21, 1991 in Bethlehem, PA to Kelly and Joy Reed. He was the grandson of Bill and Evelyn Buckley and Robert and Marjorie Reed. He was a graduate of Parkland High School and Tennessee State University where he earned a Bachelors in Business Administration and Management. Julian was employed by Color Burst Landscapes...
Mrs. Barbara Jean Westmoreland
Aug 23, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Jean Westmoreland, 89, made her transition on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home with her loving and caring family alongside her. She is preceded in death by husband, Wilson Howard Westmoreland; sons, Andre Westmoreland and Wilson Westmoreland, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, five loving children, Quanstella (Eddie) Henry, Cedric Westmoreland, Lillian Pope-Braden, and Beverly McKissack; daughter-in-love...
Mrs. Earline Hudson
Aug 21, 2023
Mrs. Earline Mondell Hundley Hudson entered this world on May 2, 1919 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was the first child born to Thomas Earle and Nellie Donegan Hundley. Sharing in this joy was her paternal grandparents, Oscar and Mary Hundley. She was the first grandchild!
When Earline was five years old, the family which now included a sister, Nellie Mae Hundley...
Nathan S. Hiner
Aug 14, 2023
Nathan S. Hiner transitioned on August 14, 2023. Please keep the Hiner family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Reginia Marie Fleming
Aug 14, 2023
Gina Marie was born on Monday, September 30th,1974 at memorial hospital Nashville, Tennessee to James E King and Jean Marie Phillips. She received Christ at the age of 12 and was baptized at Immanuel Missionary Baptist church by Rev. James D. Cooke, Sr.
Her life has been in constant association with God, and she was involved in His work for its...
Ricky T. Starks, Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Ricky Thomas Starks, Jr, was born on July 31, 1981 to Ricky Thomas Starks, Sr. and Arlene Turner Starks. He departed this life on August 13, 2023.
Ricky affectionally known as “Spook” was educated in the Metro Nashville Public School System, where he attended Whites Creek High School. Ricky professed his faith earlier I life and was baptized at Scott’s Chapel...
Carl Martin
Aug 11, 2023
Carl Martin departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2023. He leaves a host of loving family members and friends to forever cherish his memory. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time. Please keep the Martin family in your thoughts and prayers.
Addie Mae Jones
Aug 11, 2023
Addie Mae Jones, graced the world with her loving presence on August 9, 1940 she was born in Memphis ,Tennessee to proud and loving parents Lounceford Henderson, and Mercedes Brown Sauls.
Addie received her formal education from Memphis school system. After graduating from Manassas high school she attended Tennessee A and I State University in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated, receiving...
Dorothy Ann Nelson
Aug 9, 2023
Dorothy Ann Akins Nelson, affectionately called "Dot" and "Mama Dot", transitioned from this life to Eternal Rest on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the age of 88.
Dorothy leaves a lasting legacy to her family: daughters Clarabel Akins, Dorothy Annette Nelson, Melinda Nelson and Kathyrn Bass; son-in-law Dewayne Parker; sister Carolyn Peebles; brother-in-law Deacon Byrd Haynes; 30 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren...
Jerry Dement
Aug 6, 2023
Jerry Dement transitioned on August 6.2023. Please keep the family in your Thoughts and Prayers. Complete service arrangments will be announced soon.
Walretta "Jerri" Chandler
Aug 5, 2023
Walretta “Jerri” Harlan Chandler was born on August 14, 1953, to Walter Carl and Annie (Reynolds) Harlan, in Nashville, Tennessee. She transitioned from labor to eternal reward nine days shy of her 70th birthday on August 5, 2023, at Franklin Wellness Rehabilitation Center. Both parents and her grandson, Duke K. W. Booker, Jr., preceded her in death.
“Walretta,” as she was...
Bishop Melvin G. Talbert
Aug 4, 2023
Bishop Melvin Talbert transitioned from this life on Friday, August 4, 2023. Please keep the Talbert family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Antonio Lamont Booker
Aug 3, 2023
Antonio "Lamont" Booker left us on August 3, 2023. Antonio was born October 11, 1976, in Nashville, TN to Sharon Denise Booker and Ralph Moore. He attended Pearl Cohn High School. Antonio was a Sketch Artist for Day Break Arts Nashville and worked at Publix. Antonio enjoyed drawing and loved to carry on a conversation. Preceded in death by his...
Antoino Lamont Booker
Aug 3, 2023
Antonio Lamont Booker transitioned on August 3, 2023. Plaese keep the Family in your Thoughts and Prayers. Complete service arrangments to be announced soon.
Clarence A. Barnes
Aug 2, 2023
Deacon Clarence A. Barnes was born on February 28, 1937 to the late Deacon Hattie D. Barnes, & Mother Mary Mabry Barnes. Clarence was married to Mary Lee Bradly who preceded him in death. He also had a son, Clarence A. Barnes, Jr. who preceded him in death. He went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on August...

