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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Beverly S. Ewing

Beverly S. Ewing

Aug 22, 2020

Beverly was 81 years old when he passed away in his home in Nashville,TN. He was born to parents, now deceased, Scott Ewing and Anne Fitzgerald Ewing and he passed into eternal life on August 22, 2020. He precedes his only daughter Pamela Ewing King from deceased wife Alberta Ewing. He served in Spruce Street Baptist Church, in Nashville, TN...

Oletha Dawn Phillips

Oletha Dawn Phillips

Aug 21, 2020

Oletha Dawn Phillips affectionately known as “Baby Doll” was born April 9th, 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee. On Friday August 21st, 2020, she entered into eternal rest.Oletha Dawn leaves to cherish her memory, mother Odessa Settles, Father John (Jean) Phillips, Sr., devoted brother John (Danielle)Phillips, Jr., stepsister Regina (Derrick) Fleming; devoted aunt Eleanor Reece; Uncles Michael (Yvonne) Phillips, Robert (Helen) Settles,...

Gregory Mitchell Reeves

Gregory Mitchell Reeves

Aug 20, 2020

Gregory M. Reeves (affectionately known as Greg) was born on January 29, 1960 to Ruth Vonner and Mitchell Reeves in Indianapolis, Indiana. He departed for his heavenly home on August 20, 2020. Greg was preceded in death by his, father, Mitchell Reeves, son, Antonio Reeves, and stepfather, Fred Langford.Greg was raised in a loving Christian home. Upon moving to Nashville,...

Ricky B. Davidson

Ricky B. Davidson

Aug 18, 2020

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Ricky Davidson was beckoned from this earth to joyfully transition into the arms of Jesus, his Savior and Lord. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Beula Mai (Jones) Davidson, and son Robert Derrick Davidson.Rick, as he was affectionately called, was born on November 6, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee and was the younger...

Hattie Louise Burns

Hattie Louise Burns

Aug 15, 2020

Hattie Louise Burns, made her transition Saturday, August 15, 2020. Hattie was born to Johnnie Barthell Burns and Mattie Cornelius.Hattie was a proud and devout member of the Schrader Lane Church of Christ. She was a well-known cosmetologist and procured a strong city-wide clientele which authenticated her skill and abilities.Hattie was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Paul D....

Ronald Wayne Norfleet

Ronald Wayne Norfleet

Aug 14, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Norfleet, Sr., age 72, was granted his Angel Wings late on the morning of August 14th, 2020. Ronnie was born on August 16th, 1947, in Hopkinsville, KY, as the youngest of 5 children to Clyde and Dora Norfleet. His family later moved to Nashville, TN, where, in 1965, Ronnie graduated from Pearl High School as an outstanding...

Robert Lee Pillow, Jr.

Robert Lee Pillow, Jr.

Aug 13, 2020

Robert (Bobby) Lee Pillow Jr. was born in Nashville, TN on June 11, 1945 to Robert and Louise Pillow Sr.After graduating from Pearl High School, he joined the U.S. Army and later served many years helping others as a General Contractor. He had a passion for carpentry, automotive and most of all he loved the Lord. One of his favorite...

Glorideen E. Mccullough Turner

Glorideen E. Mccullough Turner

Aug 12, 2020

Glorideen “Gloria” Elizabeth McCullough Turner was born April 12, 1935 in Nashville, TN to the late Thomas A. McCullough and Elizabeth McCullough Eldridge. She entered into eternal life August 12, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Orlando Turner, Sr. and brother, Thomas R. McCullough. Glorideen married the love of her life Orlando Turner, Sr., July 25,...

Macie Elaine Pope Pryor

Macie Elaine Pope Pryor

Aug 11, 2020

Macie Elaine Pope Pryor was born December 24, 1951, in Nashville Tennessee. She was the seventh of eight children born to the union of Hammond Eugene and Eva Mai Kellum Pope. She entered into rest on August 11, 2020 at Alive Hospice.Macie accepted Christ at an early age and united with Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church. She is a graduate of...

George Thomas Hardy

George Thomas Hardy

Aug 8, 2020

George was born in Marshall County, Tennessee to the late Pearl and Hubert Hardy. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee with his family at a young age. He attended Nashville Public Schools and retired from the Metro Water Department after 43 years of service. He professed his faith in Christ as a young man and joined with Joywood Church of Christ.He...

Rubye Virgina Langdon

Rubye Virgina Langdon

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...

Walter Clyde Odom, Iii

Walter Clyde Odom, Iii

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...

Dahlia B. Parker

Dahlia B. Parker

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...

Donnell Maurice Hanyard

Donnell Maurice Hanyard

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...

Janice Marie Craig

Janice Marie Craig

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.

Elizabeth Willis Hester

Elizabeth Willis Hester

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....

Hubert S. Nicholls

Hubert S. Nicholls

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...

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall

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.

Shayla A. Overton

Shayla A. Overton

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...

Mary E. Thomas

Mary E. Thomas

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...

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