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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Beverly Woodland

Beverly Woodland

Feb 27, 2021

Beverly was born on February 1, 1956 in Nashville, TN to James and Iris Woodland. She was educated in the Nashville Public Schools system and graduated from North High School. She also attended Fisk University where she received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in English. She worked as a GED instructor and then, later as a Disabilities Examiner for the...

Lethia Swett Jordan

Lethia Swett Jordan

Feb 22, 2021

Lethia Jordan transitioned on February 22, 2021. Please keep the Jordan and Swett families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced soon.

Ruby Earline Moore

Ruby Earline Moore

Feb 18, 2021

Ruby Earline Moore transitioned on February 18, 2021. Please keep the Moore family in your thoughts and prayers.

Melvin James

Melvin James

Feb 18, 2021

Melvin James transitioned on February 18, 2021. Please keep the Melvin family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced soon.

Velma H. Readus

Velma H. Readus

Feb 18, 2021

Velma Readus was born on March 8, 1943 to the late Earl and Mahalie Hampton in Huntsville, AL. She departed this earthly life on February 18, 2021.Velma was educated in the Madison County School System. She was united with Binford Readus in 1961 and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage.Velma accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age....

Sylvia J. Odum

Sylvia J. Odum

Feb 17, 2021

Sylvia Jean Odum was born on August 17, 1948 to the late Thomas (Rock) and Dewitt (DeeDee) Odum in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated Honors in the Top 10 of her class at Haynes High School in 1966. Sylvia was a graduate of Tennessee State University for undergrad and received her Masters degree from Cumberland University in May of 2004.Sylvia's professional...

Rose Mary Nation

Rose Mary Nation

Feb 17, 2021

Mrs. Rose Mary (Henry) Nation departed this life on February 17, 2021. Suddenly, she closed her eyes and peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Rose Mary will be remembered as an outgoing, charismatic woman who loved God and never met a stranger. Rose Mary was born on September 17, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Mr. &...

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...

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