Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
William Raymond Johnson, Jr.
Jan 9, 2021
William Raymond Johnson, affectionately known as "Snooky" transitioned from this life Saturday, January 9, 2021. Survived by wife Roxie Johnson, daughter Jennifer Johnson, son Jason (Avita) Johnson and beloved mother Lorraine Johnson; sister Carol Johnson, brothers David Johnson and Rawn Johnson.Public Walk Through will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral...
Timothy J. Hatfield
Jan 7, 2021
Timothy Hatfield transitioned on January 7, 2021. Please keep the Hatfield family in your thoughts and prayers.
Maceo C. Coleman
Jan 5, 2021
Maceo C. Coleman transitioned on January 5, 2021. Please keep the Coleman family in your thoughts and prayers.
In Loving Memory Of Boyce E. Wilkins, Sr. "Rooster"
Jan 4, 2021
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Boyce E. Wilkins, Sr. 1943 - 2021You will forever live in our hearts, we love and miss you.In Love,Richard A. Lewis, Sr. and Staff of Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors
Boyce E. "Rooster" Wilkins, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Boyce Edward Wilkins, Sr., affectionately known as “Rooster,” was the second of eight children born to Boyce Bentley Kinnard and Pearlie Louise Ferguson. He transitioned to his celestial home on Monday, January 4, 2021.He was educated in the Nashville Davidson County public school system and graduated from Pearl High School in 1961. While at Pearl High, he displayed a plethora...
Sandra J. Hayden
Jan 3, 2021
Sandra J. Hayden transitioned on January 3, 2021. Please keep the Hayden family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later.
Bessie Dismukes
Jan 2, 2021
The end came for our mother, Bessie Dismukes ( Sister) on January 2, 2021 at Stonecrest Medical Center, Smyrna,TN. She was 70 years old.She was born in Fayetteville, TN (Lincoln County) to the late Waymon and Mary Dismukes on April 25, 1950. She received her education in Nashville, TN also, she was a CNA and Caregiver for the majority of...
Dominique A. Lester
Jan 1, 2021
Dominique A. Lester transitioned on January 1, 2021. Please keep the Lester and Hammonds families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced later.
Percy Smith, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Percy Smith Jr. was born to the late Percy Smith Sr. and Rebecca Smith on September 5, 1942 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He peacefully transitioned on December 30, 2020 at home surrounded by family.He received Christ at an early age and continued serving God at Berean Baptist Church until his passing. Percy always demonstrated Christian leadership through his many years...
Claude Wilbur Mann
Dec 28, 2020
On December 28, 2020 at 3:31 p.m., Brother Claude Mann stepped out of the fellowship of this life and enter the glorious fellowship of Christ. He is at peace now and rejoicing in his happy heavenly home.Claude Mann was born on November 18, 1956 in Brownsville, TN to the late James Wilbur Mann and Lollie Mann. He was the third...
Paulette Wharton
Dec 27, 2020
On December 27, 2020, Paulette departed this life for the most wonderful life with Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Willie Wharton, sons Marcus Jackson and Michael Jackson. Brother Charlie Parker and parents Clara Harris and Charlie Parker Sr. Survived by son Kenneth Jackson, sisters Ruth Price(Edward-deceased) Olivette Parker, Barbara Parker Mays(Bruce), Patricia Corley(Clark Harris), Cathy Barnhill, Tawana Coley,...
Joyce P. Collins
Dec 25, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Ann Powell Collins was born on June 12, 1948 in Memphis Tennessee to Ed Powell and Lelia Strickland. She was raised by her mother (Lelia Strickland Armstrong) and stepfather (Joe Armstrong). She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at an early age at Union Valley Baptist Church (Memphis, TN) and never wavered from that faith. She also fellowshipped...
Harold J. (Duck) Derrickson
Dec 24, 2020
Harold J. “Duck” Derrickson age 86, passed December 24, 2020.Survived by his brother, Leroy Derrickson, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, and great nephews. He also leaves to cherish a host of cousins, fraternity brothers, and friends.
Larry Wayne Criswell
Dec 23, 2020
Larry Criswell transitioned on December 23, 2020. Please keep the Criswell family in your thoughts and prayers.
Leroy Walker
Dec 20, 2020
Leroy Walker, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, fought a great and noble fight until the end. He was born to the late Sidney Walker and the late Daisy Harris Walker in Blythe, Georgia, in the outskirt of Augusta, in 1927. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Hattie Ann Walker, his son Leroy Walker, Jr. (at...
William Arnold, Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
William Arnold fell asleep in death on December 18th 2020. Please keep the Arnold family in your thoughts and prayers.The Memorial service for William Arnold will be held via Zoom (video and/or telephone) on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 12:00 pm CST.A Lifetime Video Presentation will begin at 11:30am CST.The Memorial Service will begin at 12:00pm CST.If you would like...
Patricia Ann Jones
Dec 16, 2020
Patricia Ann Jones was born October 12, 1943 to Mary Irene Nix Deaderick. She departed this life suddenly on December 16, 2020. Patricia was educated in Metro Public Schools and was a 1961 graduate of Pearl High School. She pursued a career as a Medical Technologist after receiving an Associate Degree at Allied Health Institute. She really enjoyed working in...
Annie Ruth Merritt
Dec 13, 2020
Annie Ruth (Jackson) Merritt was born February 9, 1938 in Charlotte, TN and transitioned to be with the Lord, December 14, 2020. Her parents, Pastor Idessa Driver and Kelly Driver, Sr., raised her and her eight younger siblings. Sister Merritt married J B Jackson on May 29, 1957 and remained married until he passed away in 1986. They were married...
Dasiree T. Mckissack
Dec 11, 2020
Dasiree Taylor McKissack, the oldest of ten children of the late Oscar Taylor, Sr. and Rosa Brookins Taylor, was born in Butler, Alabama on April 22, 1927. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Butler. On December 11, 2020, she departed this life at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, to her...
Marie C. Jordan
Dec 10, 2020
Marie C. Jordan transitioned on December 10, 2020. Please keep the Jordan family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements to be announced later.
