Nashville, TN Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Rubye was born August 27, 1929, to the union of the late Alton and Maggie Davis. One sister, Martha also proceeded her in death.She united in Holy Matrimony to the late Jimmie Lee Langdon. To this union their daughter, Albertina was born.Rubye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher and great friend to many. She taught for over 40...

Jul 30, 2020

Walter C. Odom, III transitioned into eternal life Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born at Andrews Air Force Base Hospital in Clinton, Maryland to Walter C. Odom, Jr. and Gertrude B. Odom on October 18, 1970. He grew up in Ft. Washington, Maryland, attended community public schools and graduated with high honors from Oxon Hill High School in Oxon...

Jul 28, 2020

Dahlia Batson Parker was born to the late Repps Batson and Lena Carney Batson on February 4, 1927 in Clarksville Tennessee. She was the youngest of four daughters. Three sisters have preceded her in death, Errnestine Denkins, Permatis Jones and Folia Harris. She transitioned into Glory Tuesday July 28, 2020. Her late husband of 63 years Leslie Mitchell Parker preceded...

Jul 27, 2020

Donnell Hanyard transitioned on July 27, 2020.Donnell grew up in Gary Indiana and went to Rosevelt High School. He lived in Nashville, Tennessee where he was a Pharmaceutical Tech. He enjoyed allsports and coached his, son in baseball and basketball. He always made sure Levi knew his roots of Black history, and always instilled life skills to him. He loved...

Jul 25, 2020

She leaves to forever cherish memory, sons, Thomas Lamont Johnson and Carl Craig, Jr. of Nashville, TN; daughter, Danielle Nicole Craig of Shelbyville, TN; sisters, Wanda Eubanks of Clarksville, TN and Jackie Richardson of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Clarence Johnson of Nashville, TN; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jul 24, 2020

Elizabeth Willis Hester (Ibby), born to Leonard Willis and Miriam Holden Willis on April 13, 1923 and departed July 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Tommie Hester and survived by devoted daughters Roxie (William) Johnson and Paula Smith Lavender. Loving grandchildren, Jennifer Johnson, Jason (Avita) Johnson, Alison Davis, and Christopher Smith and great granddaughter Kaymi Butler....

Jul 23, 2020

Hubert S Nicholls departed this life on July 23, 2020 at age 96. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ethna of 65 years. He is sadly missed by Berkeley (Sherrol), Berchaun (Terriann), Harrison, Kerryn (Linnie), Sherwyn, Kendrick,; Herbert, (Monica) Hamil, Branton, Sienna, Jerel (Jodie) Maverick, Shane(Terriann), Monica, Sheron, Makeen, Derrick (Margaret), Derricka, Lucille, Sylvia, Colleen, Bert,Nixie, Michael (Beverley),Errol(Esmin).He will...

Jul 22, 2020

Sarah Marshall transitioned on July 22, 2020. Please keep the Marshall family in your thoughts an prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jul 21, 2020

We celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Shayla A. Overton who transitioned into eternal life, Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Flint, Michigan to Melody Ramsey and Martin Beard on February 17, 1979, Shayla had a childhood filled with travel and transition. Before the age of 6 years, she had lived in Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. While in...

Jul 20, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Thomas was born on September 4, 1929 in Nashville TN to Lillard and Mary Webb. She was united in marriage to Harvey Thomas on April 5, 1976 and they raised 3 kids Harvey Webb, Alberta Webb and Veatrice (Thomas) Taylor. She departed her earthly life on Monday July 20, 2020 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Mary...

Jul 20, 2020

Today we celebrate the well-lived life of Ruth R. Handy. She quietly transitioned to join her husband of close to 50 years, Bishop William Talbot Handy, Jr., (W.T.) in the early hours of July 20, 2020. Ruth was born in New Orleans. Her father, Rev. Arthur Robinson, Sr. and her mother, Odessa Noel Robinson raised 8 children (including Ruth); Hazel...

Jul 19, 2020

Robert L. Coleman transitioned on July 19, 2020. Please keep the family of Robert L. Coleman in your thoughts and prayers. The complete service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jul 18, 2020

Tuderrel Benjamin died Saturday morning, on July 18, 2020, in Nashville, TN. He was 45 years old. He was born August 24, 1974, in Shreveport LA and grew up in the village of Mount Olive – a part of Grambling, LA. Tuderrel lived in Nashville, TN, and worked at Vanderbilt Health Systems. He was known for his singing and he...

Jul 12, 2020

We celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Leonard H. Morton, Sr. who peacefully transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his close family, July 12, 2020. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Benjamin and Geneva Morton on September 10, 1927. Married to Mrs. Willa G. Morton, and father to Leonard H. (Michele R.) Morton Jr. and Shauneille Elaine (Sharifa) Morton; grandfather...

Jul 10, 2020

Nashville – Samuel Houston Howard, age 81 of Nashville, Tennessee died on July 10, 2020. Howard himself always knew what he was and whose he was. He was a man; a man who did not allow words to define him; a brilliant businessman, who used his natural abilities, his extensive formal education, his Christian faith, and his business experiences to...

Jul 10, 2020

Mischelaina R. Hatchett, age 57, transitioned on July 10, 2020. Mischelaina leaves to cherish her memories children; Elaina Hatchett, Kristin (Donsarae) Waller,Miasha McMorris, seven grandchildren; mother, Beverly Hatchett; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jul 9, 2020

Jul 6, 2020

John Claybon, age 73 transitioned on July 6, 2020. Please keep the Claybon family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Jul 6, 2020

Jul 3, 2020

Priscilla Gaines transitioned on July 3, 2020. Please keep the Gaines family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced at a later date.