Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Ruth R. Handy
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...
Robert Lee Coleman
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.
Tuderrel Benjamin
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...
Mr. Leonard H. Morton, Sr.
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...
Samuel H. Howard
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...
Mischelaina R. Hatchett
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.
John Claybon
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.
Priscilla Gaines
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.
Eric T. Kinzer
Jul 1, 2020
Eric Kinzer transitioned on July 1, 2020. Please keep the Kiinzer family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Ladye Frances Butler
Jun 28, 2020
Ladye Frances Armstrong-Butler was born on October 19, 1943 to Willie Evans Armstrong and Minnie Pointer in Mt. Pleasant, TN. She transitioned peacefully from this earthly home to eternal rewards on June 28, 2020 at Opal Living Assistance in Hermitage, Tn. She dedicated her life as a devoted Christian, loving mother (grand and great-grand), joyful & comforting family mentor, and...
Betty Owens
Jun 26, 2020
Betty Owens, was born November 25, 1953 to Rosie Mae Owens and Robert Lee Sublett in Nashville, TN. She transitioned this life suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Vanderbilt Hospital. Betty was educated in the Davidson County Public School Systems, alumni of North High School Class of 1971. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Pisgah Methodist...
George "Mike" Berry
Jun 25, 2020
George "Mike" Berry was born on November 15, 1940 at Meharry Hospital to the union of Sallie Louise Berry and Buford Jackson in Nashville, TN. He entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2020 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.He is survived by his sisters, Lucy Berry Johnson of Nashville, TN, Flora L. Berry of Trenton, TN, six children,...
James Madison Stone
Jun 23, 2020
On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, James Madison Stone, Jr. “Bubba”, a loving brother and father of five children, passed away at the age of 69. James Jr. was born on February 26, 1951 in Somerville, TN to James Madison Stone, Sr. and Pearlie Mae (Puryear) Stone. He was educated in the Davidson County Public School system where he graduated from...
Labeebah Mateen
Jun 23, 2020
Labeebah N. Mateen passed on June 24, 2020. She leaves to cherish her loving memories children; Arabee, Teejan, Yasmeen Mateen, Zulaikha (Robert) Nelson,Khalimah (Corey) Jackson; two grand kids; siblings, Michael Brady, Daphne Brady-Pitts. Please keep the family of Labeebah Mateen in your thoughts and prayers.
Dr. George Russell Seay, Jr.
Jun 20, 2020
Dr. George Russell Seay, Jr., was born on March 23, 1958 to George and Ida Seay in Memphis. He passed on June 20, 2020 in Nashville surrounded by his family. Russell was educated in Memphis City Schools where he graduated in 1976 from Northside High School. He accepted the call on his life to the ministry and graduated with a...
Shemika Perkins
Jun 15, 2020
Shemika Trinette Perkins was born September 15, 1978 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Cheryl (Bell) Davis. Shemika graduated from Antioch High School and later received her cosmetology license. While Shemika enjoyed her family and friends, her life was greatly-enhanced on July 19, 2007 with the birth of her only child, Mr. Tajon Lamonte Gregory. The role of "Mother" was one Shemika...
