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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Christina A. Britt

Christina A. Britt

May 10, 2021

Christina Britt transitioned on May 10, 2021. Please keep the Britt family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Dorothy E. Vassall

Dorothy E. Vassall

May 4, 2021

Dorothy Eletia Vassall (nee Wollaston), deceased May 4, 2021. Born in Christiana, Manchester to Daisy Lillian Campbell and Fitzgerald Emmanuel Wollaston, a corporal of the police at the time. She was an only child to this couple.She spent her childhood in Mile Gully, Chapleton, among other places, and some time at Ellis Avenue in Kingston, Jamaica. While living in the...

Ozzie James Boyd, Sr.

Ozzie James Boyd, Sr.

May 2, 2021

Ozzie James Boyd Sr., (affectionately known as Oz) was born in Prosperity, South Carolina on November 28, 1953 to Charles A Golson and Arzelle E. Golson. At a young age Ozzie and his Family moved to Norristown PA.Ozzie was the oldest of eleven children. He graduated Norristown Area High School in 1973. In the following year he attended Ohio State...

Joe Louis Holder

Joe Louis Holder

May 2, 2021

Joe Louis Holder was born May 25, 1936 to the union of Alberta Shaw and Preston Holder. He graduated from Union High School in 1956. He excepted Christ at an early age. He worked in masonry and was later employed by Western Electric now known as AT&T until he retired. Joe departed this life on May 2, 2021.Joe loved spending...

Caura C. Mctorry

Caura C. Mctorry

May 2, 2021

Caura C. McTorry age 40, transitioned on May 2, 2021. Caura is predeceased by her father, Charles McTorry. She leaves to cherish her memories children, D'Cauria Isabella & Caiden Almon McTorry; mother, Cleatrice Campbell McTorry; siblings, Charles (Lisa) and Chase (Kimberly) McTorry; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Please keep the McTorry family in your thoughts and prayers. In lieu...

Lee P. Petty

Lee P. Petty

May 1, 2021

Lee P. Petty transitioned on May 1, 2021. Please keep the Petty family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Mr. Willard Davenport

Mr. Willard Davenport

Apr 30, 2021

Our beloved grandfather, Willard Davenport, left his earthly life at the blessed age of 105 on April 30, 2021. He was born May 24, 1915 in Valley, Mississippi to Hattie Britton and Monroe Davenport. Willard served the Church from a young age, even meeting his wife of 70 years during a church conference. His life led his to live in...

Danny Lamarr Young

Danny Lamarr Young

Apr 30, 2021

Danny Lamarr Young departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Nashville, TN. Danny was born October 6, 1962 in Nashville to he late William Alexander Young and Pauline Nelson Young. He was a graduate of Whites Creek High School and Nashville Vocational Technical College (Brick Masonry). He was a lifelong member of Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church...

Tabare' Quantavius Domanique Hatcher

Tabare' Quantavius Domanique Hatcher

Apr 24, 2021

Tabare’ Quantavius Domanique Hatcher, departed this life Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Murfreesboro, TN. Tabare’ was born December 15, 1991 in Franklin, TN to LeSheryl Hardemon and Marcus Hatcher, Sr. He received his education in the Williamson County and Rutherford County School system.Tabare’ was a loving father and friend, who’s smile would radiate a room. Tabare’ was proceeded in death...

Almena L. Myers

Almena L. Myers

Apr 24, 2021

Almena Myers transitioned on April 24, 2021. Please keep the Myers family in your thoughts and prayers.

Clarence Barnes, Jr.

Clarence Barnes, Jr.

Apr 24, 2021

Clarence Barnes Jr. departed this life on April 24, 2021 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee. He was born on December 13, 1957 to Clarence Barnes Sr. and the late Mary Bradley Barnes in Nashville, Tennessee. At an early age, Clarence became a member of Watson Grove Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.He is survived by a devoted wife, Sheila...

William T. Briggs

William T. Briggs

Apr 23, 2021

William Briggs transitioned on April 23, 2021. Please keep the Briggs family in your thoughts and prayers. Public Walk Through will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors.A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Lewis and Wright Funeral...

Hewrie Haswell

Hewrie Haswell

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Hewrie Esther Smithson Haswell, age 97, survived by three daughters, Rita Haswell, Cheryl Hill (Nathaniel) and Marilyn Goodwin; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Hill, Jr. (Kelly), Maje Goodwin Phillips, M.D. (Michael), James Hill (Lanita), and Phillip Hill (Marquita); five great-grandchildren, Christopher Hill, Maya Hill, Camryn Phillips, JHames hull, Jr. and Luke Hill; two siblings, Sr. Sandra Smithson, OSF, Oliver Smithson; devoted...

Ethna C. Nicholls

Ethna C. Nicholls

Apr 19, 2021

Ethna C. Nicholls departed this life on April 19, 2021 at age 91. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Hubert of 65 years less than one year ago, and her parents and many siblings. Ethna is sadly missed by Berkeley (Sherrol), Berchaun (Terri-ann), Harrison, Kerryn (Linnie), Sherwyn, Kendrick, Victor, Colin, IraFrancine, Gregston (Coreleen), Monica, Sheron, Makeen, Herbert...

Preston E. Bronaugh

Preston E. Bronaugh

Apr 18, 2021

Preston Eugene Bronaugh was born in Stanton, Tennessee on January 21, 1953. His parents were Gilmore Bronaugh, Jr. and Maurine Jarmon Bronaugh. Preston was a smart and privileged little boy, and he was fortunate to have advantage of loving grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins, all of whom willingly shared their talents with him, because he was both playful and competent....

Crystal Dawn Jones

Crystal Dawn Jones

Apr 14, 2021

Crystal D. Jones transitioned on April 14, 2021. Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers. Burial on April 28, 2021 at Hills of Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph Antonio Davis

Joseph Antonio Davis

Apr 12, 2021

Joseph Davis age 65, transitioned from this life on April 12, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Jarrell Campbell; daughter, Miranda Wilmot; grandson, Jarrell Campbell, Jr.; sister, Valerie Davis; brother, Steven Davis; nephews, Christopher, Deon, Robert Jr., Steven Jr., Stephan, Jaykn and Landan; great-nephews, Christopher, Keseau, Cameron and Caleb; nieces, Lanesha, Sharell, Charlisha, Journie, Jada, Miracle, Mechelau, Kamyra,...

Bobbie Jean Watson

Bobbie Jean Watson

Apr 11, 2021

Bobbie Jean Watson transitioned on April 11, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memories son, Rodney Brown; grandchildren, Rodney Beal, Ramone Beal, Reonte BealScarlet Beal, Siarra Beal, Shania Beal; daughter-in-law, Tira Beal; great grandchildren, Amariya Beal, Amiya Kelly, Kaizen Beal, Dequan Gray, Genesis GrayDejuan Beal, Geahni Beal and Calaysia Smith. Please keep the Watson family in your thoughts and prayers....

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