Obituaries

Nashville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas

Calvin White

Calvin White

Oct 5, 2021

Mr. Calvin White departed this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.Calvin leaves to cherish his memories with a host of family and friends who loved him dearly. Public Walk Through of Family and Friends will be held Friday, October 15, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.A Celebration of Life service will be held...

John W. Ford

John W. Ford

Oct 4, 2021

John W. Ford departed this life on Monday, October 4, 2021. He will be lovingly remembered by by his wife, Valerie Regina Ford, and numerous family and friends who loved him dearly.Public Walk Through will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday,...

Eric L. Simmons, Jr.

Eric L. Simmons, Jr.

Oct 1, 2021

Eric L. Simmons Jr. affectionately known as “EJ” was born October 26, 1993 in Memphis Tennessee to Eric Simmons Sr. and Kimberly Goodman. EJ went on to join and play for the New Hope Baptist Church in Nashville, TN under the leadership of the late Pastor James C. Turner Sr. and later joined the Pleasant Green MBC where Dr. Christopher...

Jean Woodberry Howard

Jean Woodberry Howard

Oct 1, 2021

Jean Howard transitioned on October 1, 2021. Please keep the Howard family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Richard Cooley

Richard Cooley

Sep 27, 2021

Richard Cooley transitioned on September 27, 2021. Please keep the Cooley and Jackson families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Germont A. Wade

Germont A. Wade

Sep 25, 2021

Germont Antionne Wade was born on January 29th 1973 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born to the parents of Jack and Ramona Wade, his father Jack Wade, preceded him in death. He was one of 5 siblings, and also 3 step sisters, all of whom he loved dearly. He departed this life suddenly on Saturday, September 25, 2021, earning his...

Norma J. Cooper

Norma J. Cooper

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Norma J. Cooper transitioned from this life and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 25, 2021.She leaves to lovingly cherish her memory, children Valerie Brown-McCants; Michael (June) Brown, Yolonda (Dennis) Howard William M. Cooper; siblings, Brenda (Ernest) Jordan, Alvin (Dorothy) Ward and Bernita (Gary) Porter; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, church members and friends....

Martha Ruth Blackman

Martha Ruth Blackman

Sep 21, 2021

Martha Ruth Blackman, affectionately called “Cissy” peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. Martha was born on January 19, 1950. She attended private and public schools, St. Vincent DePaul, Rose Park, and Cameron High School. Cissy is preceded in death by her Mother, Ruth Hicks; Father, John Henry Hicks; Birth Mother, Clara Nesbitt; Daughter,...

Charlie W. "Bodee" Pope, Jr

Charlie W. "Bodee" Pope, Jr

Sep 21, 2021

Charlie W. Pope transitioned on September 21, 2021. Please keep the Pope family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dr. A. P. Johnson, Jr.

Dr. A. P. Johnson, Jr.

Sep 21, 2021

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Dr. A.P. Johnson, Jr. announces his passing on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded byfamily and friends. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to The AP Johnson Sr., MD and Paul A. Johnson, MD Memorial Scholarship Fund payable to: Meharry Medical College Gift Management Services, Hulda Lyttle Hall, 1005 Dr....

Jessica Ashton Graham

Jessica Ashton Graham

Sep 21, 2021

Jessica Ashton Graham age 27, transitioned on September 21. 2021. Please keep the Graham family in your thoughts and prayers.

Elijah T. Horton

Elijah T. Horton

Sep 20, 2021

Elijah Terrell Horton whose name was given to him in honor of his late grandfather, Elijah James Washington Jr., was born on Thursday, October 14, 1999 to loving parents, Kanika Washington and Reginald Horton in Nashville, Tennessee. Elijah brought much joy to both families. Elijah began his learning experience in the home of Mrs. Barbara Vaughn who cared for Elijah...

Amber Morne'A Williams

Amber Morne'A Williams

Sep 17, 2021

Amber Williams transitioned on September 17, 2021. Please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Mikhael Anthony Utley

Mikhael Anthony Utley

Sep 16, 2021

Mikhael Utley transitioned on September 16, 2021. Please keep the Utley family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Mrs. Lena P. Farrell

Mrs. Lena P. Farrell

Sep 12, 2021

Mrs. Lena P. Farrell transitioned on September 12, 2021. Please keep the Farrell family in your thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Craig

Carolyn Craig

Sep 10, 2021

Carolyn Craig transitioned on September 10, 2021. Please keep the Craig and Williams families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced soon.

Grace S. Payne

Grace S. Payne

Sep 8, 2021

Grace S. Payne transitioned on September 8, 2021. Please keep the Payne family in your thoughts and prayers.She is lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

John Ashworth

John Ashworth

Sep 5, 2021

John Ashworth transitioned on September 5, 2021. Please keep the Ashworth family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Doylkethia Faye Everson - Batey

Doylkethia Faye Everson - Batey

Sep 3, 2021

Doylkethia F. Everson Batey transitioned from this life on Friday, September 3, 2021. Please remember the Everson and Batey families in your thoughts and prayers. Public Walk Through will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at...

Nneka Michelle Okafor

Nneka Michelle Okafor

Sep 3, 2021

Nneka Michelle Okafor transitioned from this life on Friday, September 3, 2021. Please remember the Okafor family in your thoughts and prayers. Public Walk Through will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors. Visitation with the family will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00...

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