Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Tyvonya Battle
Sep 1, 2021
Tyvonya Clarice Battle was born June 17,1972 and departed this world to be with her Saviour September 1, 2021.Tyvonya was preceded in death by her father Tyus Foster, and sister Mary Battle.Tyvonya was an advocate of education she attended college as an English major after receiving her GED. Tyvonya attended college until her health failed. Tyvonya was a dialysis patient...
Lexis V. Hall
Aug 30, 2021
Lexis Hall transitioned on August 30, 2021. Please keep the Fletcher and Hall families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
Sorena Street
Aug 29, 2021
Sorena Street transitioned on August 29, 2021. Please keep the Street family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
Bobby Lane Adkisson
Aug 29, 2021
Mr. Bobby Lane Adkisson was born on August 2, 1953 to Ms. Eleanor Adkisson in Trezevant, Tennessee. He leaves to cherish his memory, dear and greatly loved God son, Mr. Derrick (Brittany) Radney; sister Mrs. Betty (Emmanuel) Howard of Trezevant, Tennessee; brothers, Johnny (Joe Ann) Adkisson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Jerry Adkisson of Madison, Tennessee; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...
Susan Senter Isaac
Aug 29, 2021
Susan Senter Isaac transitioned on August 29, 2021. Please keep the Isaac family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
Dr. Starlene Anita Johnson Taylor
Aug 27, 2021
Starlene Anita Johnson Taylor, born November 2, 1944, was lovingly called to eternal rest by our Sovereign Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 27, 2021. She was the eldest daughter of the late William H. Johnson, Sr., and Annie E. Hyde Johnson. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, she received her education in the Davidson County Public School System...
Rev. Charles Ronald Hudson
Aug 25, 2021
Reflections of LifeA SEASON OF BIRTHCharles Ronald Hudson was born on January 4, 1935 in Nashville, TN. He was proud to be the youngest of nine children of Benjamin Franklin and Rachel Tarrant Hudson. Charles was an energetic and talkative child known for roller skating (mostly backwards) through the hills and streets of South Nashville neighborhoods. Charles was a devout...
Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr.
Aug 24, 2021
Ernest “Rip” Patton, a member of the Nashville Freedom Riders and civil rights leader, has died, the Freedom Rides Museum announced. He was 81.Patton participated in the downtown Nashville civil rights sit-ins in 1960, a movement that eventually led to the desegregation of the city’s lunch counters and other public spaces. A year later, he was among the first wave...
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...
