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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Quencharious F. Edmondson

Quencharious F. Edmondson

Oct 17, 2020

Quencharious departed his earthly life on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 and joined his father Charles F. Edmondson, Uncles: Kevin D. Carter, Rodney Edmondson, and David. Great Grandmother Dennis and Extended Brother: Samuel.He leaves his most precious memories: His Beloved Parents: Trina and Elder Zeek McPhee, A Beautiful Daughter: Jahari Quenai Edmondson(Charlie), Brothers: Quentin, Neil, Quotize(Vanessa), Charles Jr., and Reginald. Extended...

Margaret Ann Williamson

Margaret Ann Williamson

Oct 14, 2020

Margaret A. Williamson went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2020. Margaret was a retiree from Meharry Medical College of Dentistry where she served for numerous years.She leaves to cherish her memories children; Leonard (Carol), Jr., Donald, Randolph (Trina), Pamela, Darryl (Julie) Williamson; nine grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Dr. Dolores Cooper Shockley

Dr. Dolores Cooper Shockley

Oct 10, 2020

Dolores Janet Cooper Shockley, age 90, completed her work on earth on October 10, 2020. Dolores was born on April 21,1930, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Fredrick S. Cooper, Sr. and Cozetta G. Cooper.Dolores completed her early education at Booker T. Washington in Clarksdale, Mississippi until the tenth grade. She left home to attend Mary Holmes College, a private...

Dr. Helen V. Mclean

Dr. Helen V. Mclean

Oct 9, 2020

There will be a virtual memorial service for Helen V. McLean on October 31, 2020 at 1:00 pm (Central). The Zoom meeting address for the service is https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/j/9492825098. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice that seeks to make the world a better place for all.

Dr. Charles B. Fancher

Dr. Charles B. Fancher

Oct 5, 2020

Influential Higher Education Leader, Dr. Charles B. Fancher, Sr., age 99, was born October 19, 1920 and transitioned peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020, two weeks before his 100th birthday.Dr. Fancher, a native of Brighton, Alabama, was deeply involved in his adopted city. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill and was ordained as a Deacon...

Charles W. Spence

Charles W. Spence

Sep 30, 2020

Charles W. Spence was born on April 19, 1963 to Burma Jean Spence and Charles Conn in Nashville, Tennessee. Charlie Chan, as he was affectionely called, loved to joke and he loved to laugh; most all, he loved spending time with family and friends and was most definitely “the life of the party.”He was preceded in death by his father,...

Daniel Battle Griffin, Jr.

Daniel Battle Griffin, Jr.

Sep 30, 2020

Daniel Battle Griffin, Jr. transitioned on September 30, 2020. Please keep the Battle Griffin family in your thoughts and prayer.

Michael Winters

Michael Winters

Sep 24, 2020

Michael was the fourth child born to the late Robert, Sr. and Margaret Winters. He was preceded in death by his loving parents and his brother, Robert, Jr.Michael was born April 1, 1962, in London, England. He was a beautiful baby with a joyous smile that lasted a lifetime. Growing up in the military, he developed a sense of duty,...

Evangelist Christine Jones Everett

Evangelist Christine Jones Everett

Sep 23, 2020

Evangelist Christine Everett transitioned on September 23, 2020. Please keep the Everett family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later this week.

Mother Lottie Jane Davis

Mother Lottie Jane Davis

Sep 20, 2020

MOTHER LOTTIE J. DAVIS was born April 9, 1929 to Mr. Richard and Mary Ransom. She was married to Willie “Brut” Davis for many years until he passed in 1994. She left this side of the Jordan River to be with the Lord on September 20, 2020. MOTHER DAVIS professed her faith in Christ at a very early age. She...

Margaret Mae Phillips

Margaret Mae Phillips

Sep 18, 2020

Margaret M. Phillips transitioned on September 18, 2020. Please keep the Phillips family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced later.

Charles Andrew Crosby, Ii

Charles Andrew Crosby, Ii

Sep 17, 2020

Nashville - age 37, was born on July 18, 1983 to Cheryl Beach and Charles Crosby, Sr. On Thursday, September 17, 2020 Saint Peter opened up the gates of heavens to receive back the gift that was lent to us. He leaves to cherish his memory loving devoted parents; Cheryl Beach and Charles Crosby; sisters, Valarie (Robert) Smith, Chakisha (Edgar...

Lamont Cole

Lamont Cole

Sep 15, 2020

Lamont Cole was born September 10, 1947. His life ended suddenly September 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence C. and Mabel Cole and his brother Bobby Douglas.Lamont was educated in The Public Schools of Nashville, Tennessee graduating from Cameron High School in 1966. He received a degree in Drafting from Nashville Technical College. He retired...

Stefvon D'Wayne Murphy, Sr.

Stefvon D'Wayne Murphy, Sr.

Sep 10, 2020

On May 26, 1979 God blessed Sable and Paul Murphy with their son, Stefvon D’Wayne Murphy in Nashville, Tennessee.Stefvon better known as “Big Step” accepted Christ as his savior at Unity Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized on February 11, 1990. Stefvon attended Nashville Public School. Stefvon was preceded in death by his sister Cydrisse Pearsall Marshall. Stefvon leaves...

Gritta Dasilva

Gritta Dasilva

Sep 10, 2020

Gritta DaSilva, surrounded by her loved ones, went home to the Lord on September 10, 2020 at the age of 75.Gritta was born November 19, 1945 in Catherine Mahaicony, Guyana to James and Welimina Lindo. After Marrying Esric DaSilva in 1962 they started their family and migrated to The United States on a mission trip in the winter of 1978....

Roy E. Turner

Roy E. Turner

Sep 10, 2020

Roy E. Turner age 83 transitioned on September 10, 2020. He is the fourth of five children born to Clarence E. and Audrey M. Simmons Turner, was born on November 27, 1936. Roy E. Turner leaves behind to cherish his legacy, his daughter , “Sand” Cassandra Hayes-Branch; sons, Terry Turner Sr., and Jeffery Turner (Tammie); siblings; Leon Turner and Annie...

Ronella Roper

Ronella Roper

Sep 6, 2020

Ronella Roper transitioned on September 6, 2020. Please keep the Roper family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced later this week.

Dr. Catana Starks

Dr. Catana Starks

Sep 6, 2020

Dr. Catana Starks transitioned on September 6, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories; spouse, Madllanese K. Wells-Starks; grandchildren, Devon Jr., Antony, Alyssa and Alfred Starks, IV; sister, Amy Johnsona host of other relatives and friends.

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