Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Abraham H. Teklu
Aug 23, 2021
Abraham Teklu transitioned on August 23, 2021. Please keep the Teklu family in your thoughts and prayers.
Mother Geraldine Greer
Aug 21, 2021
Mother Geraldine Greer (Blackman), affectionately called “Gelene” by her three sons, and “Mother Greer” by all others. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee at Centennial Medical Center.Mother Greer has been a faithful member of Rose of Sharon Primitive Baptist Church for over 40 years. She served on the Mothers Board, and attended...
Xavier E. Peoples, Sr.
Aug 18, 2021
Xavier E. Peoples, Sr. transitioned from this Life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.Public Walk Through will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Big Harpeth Primitive Baptist Association. Visitation with the family will be held from...
Alton Virgil Green
Aug 17, 2021
Alton Virgil Green was born August 21, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the second of six children born to Charles W. Green and Charlene (Crismon) Green. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents and brothers, Wadie Laral Green and Howard J. Green. Alton married the love his life, Valerie Strange...
Michelle L. Fuqua Bryant
Aug 12, 2021
Michelle L. Fuqua Bryant transitioned on August 12, 2021. Please keep her son, Cameron Bryant and the entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Ronnie Lee Whitney, Sr.
Aug 7, 2021
On Friday night, August 6,2021, Ronnie Lee Whitney, Sr, transitioned peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his beloved “Beth,” Larnice Beth Whitney by his side. He was the oldest son born to Carrie Whitney Pillow on June 29, 1948Reverend Whitney’s ministry stretched beyond the walls of the church. He would help anybody. His tenacious skill in...
Charles Edward Cooper
Aug 4, 2021
Charles Cooper transitioned on August 4, 2021. Please remember the Cooper family in your thoughts and prayers.
Joseph Edward Fugh
Aug 4, 2021
We are saddened by the passing of Joseph Edward Fugh, son of Bishop and Mrs. Clement W. Fugh, and brother of Marcia Fugh-Joseph (Paul). He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.The “Celebration of Life” will be held at Greater Bethel AME Church, 1300 South Street, Nashville, TN, Live streamed viewing of the service will be made...
Gwendolyn E. Jones
Jul 30, 2021
Gwendolyn E. Jones transitioned on July 30, 2021. Please keep the Jones and Kidd families in your thoughts and prayers.
Dock Drummond, Jr.
Jul 27, 2021
Mr. Dock Drummond, Jr. was born May 19, 1933, in Newton, Mississippi, to the late Mr. Dock Drummond, Sr. and Mrs. Viola Drummond. Dock transitioned peacefully into his eternal resting place on the afternoon of July 26, 2021.Dock married the love of his life, Geraldine Drummond, on July 19, 1986. Dock and Geraldine were the model husband and wife. The...
Carl Carter
Jul 26, 2021
Carl Carter transitioned on July 26, 2021. Please keep the Carter family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
Shirley D. Cody
Jul 25, 2021
Shirley’s song began as she was born August 29, 1950, in Buffalo, New York to loving parents Savannah (Taylor) and Leon Cody Sr. She soon became the eldest of her siblings Diane, Leon Jr., and Valerie. In her formative years, Shirley flourished as a tenacious and exceptional student of music. Her family reminisces that while other children played outdoors and...
Ms. Audette Jadotte
Jul 11, 2021
Ms. Audette Jadotte Invocation: May 18th, 1943 – Benediction: July 11th, 2021 "The Lord giveth, The Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of The Lord!”Not, how did she die, but how did she live?Not, what did she gain, but what did she give?These are the units to measure the worthOf a woman as a woman, regardless of her...
Delmar Mitchell
Jul 10, 2021
Delmar Kermit Mitchell was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 12, 1945. He was the eldest son of Delmar Leroy Mitchell and Lillian Singleton Dove. Delmar attended grade school at Sacred Heart Academy in Winnetka, Illinois and later New Trier High School where he excelled in athletics. As captain of Cross Country, he led the team to the Illinois State...
Sakina J. Kinga
Jun 24, 2021
Sakina J. Kinga transitioned from this Life on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Please keep the Kinga family in your thoughts and prayers. Public Walk Through will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesday July 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.
Margaret E. White
Jun 22, 2021
Mother Margaret White peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Please keep the White family in your thoughts and prayers.
Anita Hughes
Jun 21, 2021
Anita Hughes transitioned on June 21, 2021. Please keep the Hughes and Davis families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangementswill be announced soon.
Lucille Blackman
Jun 20, 2021
Lucille Blackman transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 20. 2021 at age 98. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Christopher, her parents Charles and Irene, all her sisters and brothers and nephew Winzel. Lucille leaves to cherish her memories Sherrol( Berkeley), Margaret(Derrick),Derricka, Berchaun(Terri-Ann), Harrison, Kerryn(Linnie), Sherwyn, Kendrick and many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and...
