Obituaries

Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

James E. Douglas

James E. Douglas

Feb 13, 2021

James Edward Douglas, was born March 10, 1944 and departed this life on February 6, 2021 in Nashville, TN.James was raised in a loving family with his adoptive parents, Mrs. Lucy and Mr. "Hawk" Dotson. James attended Ford Green Elementary, Washington Junior High and a he graduated from Pearl High School in 1962. James was a very proud member of...

Sharon E. Utley

Sharon E. Utley

Feb 12, 2021

Ms. Sharon Utley, departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Please keep the Utley Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Carl T. Harlan

Carl T. Harlan

Feb 9, 2021

Carl L. Harlan was born on June 18, 1944, to the late Henry Harlan, Jr. and Margaret Freeman Harlan. He was the second of three boys born to their union. His older and younger brothers, Harold and Phillip, preceded him in death.Carl was educated in the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. For more than 40 years, Carl was a faithful worker...

June Kellum

June Kellum

Feb 8, 2021

June Karen Kellum transitioned from this life Monday, Feburary 8, 2021.Public Walk Through of Friends will be held Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.

Peggy A. Fritts

Peggy A. Fritts

Feb 5, 2021

Peggy A. Fritts transitioned on February 5, 2021. Please keep the Fritts family in your thoughts and prayers.

Edgar J. Utley, V.

Edgar J. Utley, V.

Feb 4, 2021

Edgar James “EJ” Utley, V was born on January 12, 2006 in (Nashville, TN) to a devoted and loyal mother, Tracy Walls and father, Edgar James Utley, IV. He has one brother, Ethan Jordan. He was baptized and accepted Christ in his life while serving as a member of St. John A.M.E. Church. He took pride in serving as a...

Patricia Rudolph

Patricia Rudolph

Feb 1, 2021

Patricia Rudolph transitioned on February 1, 2021. Please keep the Rudolph family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later.

Marion Franklin

Marion Franklin

Jan 28, 2021

Marian Ann Williams-Franklin was born on September 20, 1942 to George Lewis Williams and Nannie Lee Williams in Nashville, Tennessee. She became a follower of Christ in her early teens while attending a local Methodist church.She attended Napier Elementary School and graduated from Cameron High School. She was also a life member of the Cameron High School Alumni Association. During...

Milton Lewis Nicholson

Milton Lewis Nicholson

Jan 28, 2021

On January 28, 2021 God was out admiring his roses and needed a special one for his bouquet and he selected Milton Lewis Nicholson” Showboat”. Milton was born on August 14, 1956 in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Kenny Nicholson and Gladys M. Johnson. Showboat attended Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) where he was a basketball standout at Hillsboro High...

Mary White

Mary White

Jan 27, 2021

Mary L. White went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memories sons, Maurice (Prince) White, Michael (Luberta) White of Knoxville, and Jeffrey (Fran) White; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Public Walk Through will be held Monday, February 1, 2021 from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.Celebration...

Jeremy D. Shivers

Jeremy D. Shivers

Jan 25, 2021

Jeremy D. Shivers transitioned on January 25, 2021. Please keep the Shivers family in your thoughts and prayers.

Shirley Stephens

Shirley Stephens

Jan 25, 2021

Shirley Marie Collier Stephens was born on March 10, 1942 and departed this life on January 25, 2021 at the age of 78. Preceded in death by parents, Milton Collier, Sr. and Daisy Casey Collier; and brothers, Norman L. Collier and Milton C. Collier, Jr. Born and raised in Little Rock, AR, Shirley received her early Christian education at Union...

Abe Ricky Mcknight

Abe Ricky Mcknight

Jan 25, 2021

Most knew him as “Big Mac” or Mr. McKnight, but he was born Abe Ricky McKnight in Nashville, Tennessee on January 18, 1956, to William F. and Willie D. (Hall) McKnight.Ricky attended Riverside Elementary School, Haynes School and graduated from East High School. Ricky furthered his education by attending Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Phillip Forte

Phillip Forte

Jan 24, 2021

Phillip Forte transitioned on January 24, 2021. Please keep the Forte family in your thoughts and prayers.

Marvelyn Yvette Thompson

Marvelyn Yvette Thompson

Jan 22, 2021

Marvelyn Yvette Thompson, 70, died peacefully at home on January 22, 2021 surrounded by her husband. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Bennie Mae Fuller, sister, Sherry Fryar. Educated in the public schools of Asheville, NC, Marvelyn received a B.S. degree from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, and graduate degree in Library Science from Indiana University –...

Britney Dozier Hereford

Britney Dozier Hereford

Jan 21, 2021

Britney Dozier transitioned on January 21, 2021. Please keep the Dozier and Hereford families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later.

Tony D. Barksdale

Tony D. Barksdale

Jan 21, 2021

Tony Deangelo Barksdale was born August 3, 1991 and returned to his heavenly home January 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Teressa, and brothers, Ricky and Robert.He was educated in the Metro Nashville Public School System. Tony accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Later he participated at St. Luke AME Church where his...

Walter L. Lewis

Walter L. Lewis

Jan 19, 2021

Walter L. Lewis transitioned on January 19, 2021. Please keep the Lewis family in your thoughts and prayers.

Marvis N. King

Marvis N. King

Jan 19, 2021

Marvis N. King transitioned on January 19, 2021. Please keep the King family in your thoughts and prayers.

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