Obituaries

Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Clifford Mann

Clifford Mann

Oct 12, 2024

Clifford Mann transitioned on Saturday, October 12, 2024.  Please keep the Mann family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Keith Thompson

Keith Thompson

Oct 8, 2024

Keith Thompson transitioned on Wednesday, October 8, 2024.  Please keep the Thompson family in your thoughts and prayers.   Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.                                                                    ...

Jimmy "Tank" Robins, Jr.

Jimmy "Tank" Robins, Jr.

Oct 7, 2024

Jimmy Frank Robins Jr. "Tank", born on January 4, 1969, in Nashville, TN, entered eternal rest October 7, 2024 leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. He was the beloved son of of the late Tommie Lee Robins and Jimmy Frank Robins Sr.

Tank graduated from Glencliff High School and furthered his education at Nashville State. Tank accepted Christ as a...

James E. Johnson, Sr.

James E. Johnson, Sr.

Oct 6, 2024

Reverend James Edward Johnson Sr. passed away on October 6th, 2024 at Hendersonville Hospital, Hendersonville, Tennessee.

James Edward Johnson Sr. was born and reared in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. He is the sixth child of Reverend Ira Bryant Johnson, Sr and Martha Christine Johnson. Both parents have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Lamar...

Bishop Elizabeth Anne Henning Byfield

Bishop Elizabeth Anne Henning Byfield

Oct 3, 2024

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our former (now retired) Bishop Elizabeth Anne Henning Byfield.  Please keep Supervisor Ainsley and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Condolences and Expressions of Sympathy may be shared to:

Supervisor Ainsley Byfield, 3182 Emily Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208, email:ainsleymbyfield@gmail.com

Supervisor Yvonne Henning Parks, 4408 Marriott Drive No. 227, Raleigh,...

Lavander E. Manier

Lavander E. Manier

Sep 28, 2024

Lavander Eugene Manier (BROTHER) was born Friday, October 24, 1941 to the late Mary Gladys Burris- Manier and Edgar Eugene Manier. 

He was preceded in depth by his sister Barbara Louise Manier - Johnson. (SISTER) 

BROTHER, leaves his best friend and brother, Edgar Carney Manier (SHAWTY) and sister Gwendolyn J. Manier and sister-like cousin, Virginia Burris-Adams and devoted nephew Mark André Manier...

Heaven Yoseph

Heaven Yoseph

Sep 26, 2024

Heaven Yoseph transitioned on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  Please keep the Yoseph family in your thoughts and prayers.

Robert "Mr. E." Green, Sr.

Robert "Mr. E." Green, Sr.

Sep 26, 2024

Robert McDonnel Green, Sr. was born August 4, 1943 in Nashville, TN to the parents of the late Ernest Jr. & Grace Green. He stepped into eternity on Thursday evening, September 26, 2024.

Robert is preceded in death by his sister, Mary E. Reedy, Ernestine G. Foster, one brother, Theodore Green, one nephew, Edward Howard, and sisters-in-law, Sancia Blivens, Vanessa Blivens.

Robert...

Paul E. Carver

Paul E. Carver

Sep 25, 2024

Paul Every Carver was born on July 8, 1949, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Peggy Carver and the late Jerry Jackson. He peacefully departed this life at the age of 75 on September 25, 2024, at his home.  Paul was passionate about tennis and golf. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida and had a fondness for traveling and...

Dorothy Vonner

Dorothy Vonner

Sep 24, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Vonner transitioned on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Please keep the Vonner family in your thoughts and prayers.

Alonza Robinson

Alonza Robinson

Sep 24, 2024

Alonza Robinson, “Zo” he was affectionately called, transitioned quietly from this life on Tuesday evening September 24, 2024, at Nashville center for Rehabilitation and healing. Alonza was born February 23, 1943, in Nashville, TN to Mable Perkins. Alonza was the eldest child of 3. Alonza was educated in the Metro Nashville school system but later obtained his G.E.D. in Springfield,...

Ronald A. Stewart

Ronald A. Stewart

Sep 20, 2024

Ronald Andre Stewart, age 59, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, TN. Born on September 3, 1965, at Columbus Air Force Base to Roosevelt Stewart and Connie H. (Stewart) Locke, Ron lived a life dedicated to his passions and loved ones.

From a young age, Ron aspired to become a lawyer. He graduated from Warner...

Carl A. Brown

Carl A. Brown

Sep 14, 2024

Carl Abraham Brown, Sr., “CB” he was affectionately called, transitioned quietly from this life to be with the LORD on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Carl was the sixth child born into a family of 2 girls and 5 boys. 

Carl's early years were on a farm, and he was always curious about the animals. At an early age he was not...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Sep 8, 2024

James Taylor transitioned on Sunday, September 8, 2024.  Please keep the Taylor family in your thoughts and prayers.

Rev. William R. Jennings

Rev. William R. Jennings

Sep 4, 2024

Rev. William Ray Jennings, Sr. was born on December 22, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Winnie Jennings. He has been married for 67 years to the love of his life, Evangelist Pearl Brown Jennings. Rev. Jennings was educated in the Nashville Public School System and studied at Tennessee State University. He worked for over 48 years...

Mary Rice

Mary Rice

Sep 4, 2024

Mary was born September 20, 1932, to the union of the late Alton and Maggie Davis. Mary’s twin sister Martha, and her eldest sister Rubye proceeded her in death.

Mary confessed hope in Christ early in life. She was a faithful servant at Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee serving as the Church Clerk, Homecoming/Anniversary Chair, and on other...

Dr. Curtis Johnson

Dr. Curtis Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Curtis Johnson transitioned on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.

Edna F. Overall

Edna F. Overall

Sep 2, 2024

Edna Flozell Overall was born on April 28th,1942 in Mason, Tennessee to Nathaniel Maclin, Sr. and Gustava Whitmore Maclin. She was one of twelve children. Edna transitioned from this earth on September 2, 2024. She professed her love of Christ at an early age and began her Christian journey at Greenleaf Presbyterian Church, now known as Greenleaf Community Church, which...

Baby Girl Habashy

Baby Girl Habashy

Aug 29, 2024

Baby Girl Habashy transitioned on Thursday,  August 29, 2024. Please keep the Habashy family in your thoughts and prayers. 

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