Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
George H. Coffin, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
George Harold Coffin, Jr. was born in Maryville, Tennessee on June 28, 1943 to the union of the late Myrtle Mae and George Harold Coffin, Sr. George was the eldest of four children. He transitioned on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee.George leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Leatrice Coffin; daughters, Wanielle...
James I. Bass
Jan 2, 2022
James I. Bass transitioned on January 2 2022. Please keep the Bass family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Yusef F. Harris
Jan 2, 2022
Joseph (“Yusef”) Fontaine Harris, III died peacefully after a fight with cancer on Monday, January 3, 2021 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Yusef was born on November 13, 1955 in Washington, DC to Joseph F. Harris, Jr. and Carol Mills Harris. He is survived by his son Jordan, brother, David C. Harris, Sr., (Kimberly), nephew David Harris, Jr., and...
Karan A. Howard
Jan 2, 2022
Nashville - Karan Anica Wilson, age 82 of Nashville, TN, died at her home on January 2, 2022. Born on December 23, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas, she was the only daughter of Charles Christopher and Wilmenta Mae (Reese) Wilson. She had three older brothers, each of whom have preceded her in death. Karan grew up in Ottawa, KS, and graduated...
Jerry Lee Faught
Dec 31, 2021
Jerry Lee Faught, 59, of Nashville, TN, passed away on December 31st after a long, hard battle with cancer.Jerry was the son of James Faught and Willodean (Flatt) Faught. He was survived by his brother James Faught (Francine Faught), and sister Sharon Jones.He left behind 3 sons Thomas Madison (Lisa Madison), Brian Madison (Teala Madison), and Keith Robinson. He had...
Cherieda Cooke
Dec 29, 2021
Cherieda D Cooke was born on April 4, 1970 to Marsha Bryant (Branaugh) and Joseph Cooke Jr in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cherieda died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the age of 51 years. Her battle with serious medical issues recently showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Cherieda stayed strong until the end....
Katie C. Harlan
Dec 28, 2021
Katie Catherine (Lytle) Harlan was born on March 2, 1937 to Walter And Birdie Mae Lytle In Nashville, Tennessee. She accepted Christ as her savior at a young age at Saint Johns and later United with Greater Grace Temple Community Church.Received her education through the Nashville Public School System.Katie was preceded in death by her husband Charles Harlan; mother, Birdie...
Gordon Stanley Williams, Jr.
Dec 28, 2021
Gordon Stanley Williams, Jr. transitioned on December 28, 2021. Please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
Pastor Russell J. Perkins
Dec 27, 2021
Pastor Russell J. “Rusty Perkins, entered into the joy of the Lord on December 27, 2021. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 28,1979, the first of four children born to his parents Renita J. and Russell T. (Pastor and Chancellor) Perkins. He was educated in the public schools of Nashville, and then completed his Bachelor of Business Administration...
Theodore C Mincey, Jr.
Dec 26, 2021
Theodore Chance Mincey Jr., affectionately known as “Teddy,” was born on December 28, 1963 in Toms River, New Jersey to the late Theodore C. Mincey, Sr. and Queenie L. G. Mincey. Teddy’s early education was spent in the Lakewood, and Jackson Township, New Jersey school systems. Teddy attended Sixth Street Baptist Church in Lakewood at an early age. Throughout his...
Patricia Ann Manning
Dec 24, 2021
Another precious link in our family chain has broken. Patricia (Pat) Ann Napoleon Manning was born September 3, 1396 in Davidson County, TN to the late Thompson and Mary C. Hayes Napoleon Hart. She departed this life on December 24, 2021.Pat was raised in “The Village”, Old Hickory, TN by her mother and grandparents.Pat loved her family tremendously, and they...
M. Marva Wade
Dec 18, 2021
M. Marva Keith Wade, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, transitioned from this life on Saturday, December 18, 2021. She is survived by her brother Samuel S Keith, Jr., nephew Todd B Keith (Christine), niece Kelly Danielle Marva Keith, and cousins Raymond and Claudette Mitchell. And a host of family and friends. Public Walk Through of Family and Friends will be held Thursday,...
Carolyn Louise Whittaker
Dec 14, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Louise Crutcher Whittaker was born April 30, 1947 in Nashville, TN to the late Frances Louise Crutcher and John Willie “Dubby” Turner. She departed this earthly life to go home with God on December 14, 2021.She was educated in Davidson County School System and graduated from Pearl High School, class of 1965. She furthered her education at Tennessee...
John M. Mallette, Jr.
Dec 11, 2021
Mr. John M. Mallette, Jr. peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. A private service celebrating the life of Mr. John M. Mallette, Jr. has been planned.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children, P.O. Box 1476, Hixson, TN, 423-843-5006.
Brenda Lee
Dec 10, 2021
Brenda Lee transitioned on December 10, 2021. Please keep the Lee family in your thoughts and prayers.
Roscoe Hollis Fanning
Dec 8, 2021
Roscoe H. Fanning transitioned on December 8, 2021. Please keep the Fanning and Carter families in your thoughts and prayers.
Pearlena L Patters
Dec 4, 2021
Ms. Pearlena Patters transitioned from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021.In the early hours of January 18, 1945, on a blizzard plagued morning, Lillie Pearlena Lewis Woolridge was welcomed into this world by her proud parents, Thomas Jerry Woolridge, Jr., and Pearlena Lewis Woolridge. She was the third and youngest child born to that union. Pearlena developed an interest...

