Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Vernon Winfrey
Jul 8, 2022
Vernon Winfrey, age 89, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife Zelma Winfrey and survived by his daughter, Oprah Winfrey, and son, Thomas Walker.Vernon opened Winfrey’s Barber Shop, in East Nashville in 1965. Vernon was an active member in the community. From 1975-1991, he served on the Nashville Metropolitan...
Lewis Winter Mckissack, Jr.
Jul 7, 2022
Mr. Lewis Winter McKissack, affectionately known as Billy, departed this life on Thursday, July 7, 2022.A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Family Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Mai Olive Prather Shumake Lusk
Jul 7, 2022
Mai Olive Prather Shumake Lusk was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 12, 1923, and entered eternal rest on July 7, 2022. She was the sixth of nine children born to Toby Lee and Essie B. Spight Prather.Mai Olive had a long career as a highly-regarded educator and a mezzo soprano classical singer. She began displaying her dramatic gifts as...
Kayla A. Turner
Jul 4, 2022
Kayla A. Turner transitioned on July 4, 2022. Please keep the Turner family in your thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Malone
Jun 30, 2022
Patricia Malone transitioned on June 30, 2022. Please keep the Malone family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Bobbie J. Reed
Jun 30, 2022
On the early morning of June 30, 2022, our Dear Heavenly Father called Ms. Bobbie Jean Reed to come home. Bobbie J. Reed was born November 2, 1943, to Mattie Lee Booker and Horace Reed Sr in Nashville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mattie L. Booker and Horace Reed Sr; son Reginald Allen (Baldy) Reed; sisters,...
Nelle C. Hudson
Jun 29, 2022
Reflections of Life – Nelle Clardy HudsonA SEASON OF BIRTHNelle Margaret Clardy was born on June 6, 1934, in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was the fifth child and the third daughter of Tobe William Clardy and Theola Mae Clardy's seven children. The family moved to Tulsa when Nelle was quite young and she considers Tulsa, Oklahoma her hometown. Nelle was a...
Nancy Osborne Cannon
Jun 27, 2022
Nancy Osborne Cannon was born March 10, 1944 to the late Taylor and Catherine Osborne in Davidson County, Tennessee. She received her education in Davidson County public schools. She attended Trevecca Nazarene College and was a Metro Schools Retired Special Education & Reading teacher. She was preceded in death by her children, Wendell Bartee Osborne and Angela Osborne, her siblings,...
Lynn Paula Talley
Jun 26, 2022
Lynn passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Lynn is survived by her sisters, Audrey Talley, Marquinta Hunt and Marguerite (Howard) Finley, her brothers Lucius (Katherine) Talley and Larry Talley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucius and Marguerite Talley, and her brother Anthony Talley.Lynn is survived by her nieces and nephews, including Jamila Talley, Larry...
Mary Gentry Dameron
Jun 22, 2022
Mary (Gentry) Dameron, 103, of Springfield, died at 1:59 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at her home.Mary was born August 6, 1918, in Williamson County, TN, the daughter of James and Robbie Buford Gentry. She married John G. Dameron in 1952 in Baltimore, MD; he preceded her in death on April 27, 1988.Mary’s formative years were spent in Nashville,...
Kennedi Ellana Jewell Covington
Jun 17, 2022
Kennedi Ellana Jewell Covington was born in Nashville, Tennessee on January 3, 2005 to Lord Stanford Covington and Kathryn Ligon Covington. She graced the world with her beautiful presence until June 17, 2022 when the Lord whispered sweetly in her ear and called her home. Kennedi was a bright, passionate, and loving young lady. She was a student at Hunters...
Towanda Peppers
Jun 16, 2022
Towanda Peppers transitioned on June 16, 2022. Please keep the Peppers family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Delcina R. Smith Featherston
Jun 6, 2022
Delcina R. Smith Featherston transitioned on June 6, 2022. Please keep the Smith family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
William T. Branch
May 28, 2022
William “Bill” Thomas Branch was born on August 25, 1947, to the late Buford and Willie Ann Branch, in Nashville, Tennessee. He transitioned from labor to reward on Saturday, May 28, 2022, surrounded by his family.Bill was educated in Metro Nashville Public Schools. He attended Meigs High School and was a proud Maverick. Bill was active in the Civil Rights...
Willie B. Humphrey
May 17, 2022
Willie B. Humphrey age 81, transitioned on May 17, 2022. Please keep the Humphrey's in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Curtis Lee Gardner, Sr.
May 16, 2022
Retired Detective of the Metropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentCurtis Lee Gardner, Sr. was the son of the late Raymond Gardner, and Mrs. Hattie Gardner Terrell. He received his early education in Nashville Public Schools and graduated from Pearl Sr. High School in 1964 before continuing his education at Tennessee State University.Curtis proudly began his public service career with the Department of...
Eric Dewayne Bright
May 14, 2022
Eric Bright transitioned on May 14, 2022. Please keep the Bright family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Irene Mason Neal
May 13, 2022
Irene Mason Neal was born Wednesday, May 9, 1956 and she was called home on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Julia Marie Mason and Brother Walter Mason.Irene attended schools in Lebanon, Tennessee She was a Foster parent and also worked as a Home Health Aide for many years because of her love and...
