Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Mijha - Janisha Joy Hester
Jun 4, 2020
MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST PRECIOUS DAUGHTER, WIFE AND MOTHER. God in his infinite wisdom reached down on earth and peacefully took to rest the soul of his beloved child, Mijha. Mijha was preceded in death by her loving and devoted grandparents, Emma-Mary Frances German, Mary Lou Cotton, and Henry Lee Cotton, Sr.; loving and devoted aunt, Verna Coleman; loving and devoted...
Jewel D. Mccadden
May 24, 2020
Jewel D. McCadden transitioned on May 24, 2020. Please keep the McCadden family in your thoughts and prayers.Complete arrangements will be announced soon.
John Charles A. Inman
May 24, 2020
John "Pencil" Charles A. Inman was born to Pearlie Clay & John Inman on March 2, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee.The memory of Mr. Inman will be cherished by his son Kevin Armstrong Sr.; grandchildren Ateshia Clemmons, Tynia Clemmons, Kevin Clemmons, Kevin Armstrong Jr, and Kaliyah Armstrong; great grandchildren, Rhyiyan Russell and Tayliah Clark; sisters Sandra Inman and Elexzine Batey; brothers...
James Edward Martin
May 23, 2020
James Edward Martin (Short-Dog) of Nashville – passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A public viewing will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at Greater St John Missionary Baptist Church at 2200 26th Ave North. He was born in Nashville, TN to James Frierson and Clydine Martin Battle, who...
Harold William Kendrick
May 20, 2020
Harold W. Kendrick transitioned on May 20, 2020, please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Laverne Davis
May 18, 2020
Elaine Laverne Davis was born on October 15, 1949, passed suddenly on May 18, 2020.She is preceded in death by parents, James and Mary McEwen; siblings: James C. McEwen, Jewell D. Brown, and Allison E. McEwen.She attended public schools and Draughon’s Business College in Nashville, TN.During her work years she was employee to Aetna Insurance Company as a cider and...
Jesse James Rucker, Jr.
May 18, 2020
Jesse James Rucker, Jr. was the third child born to the union of Jesse James Rucker, Sr. and Otha McKnight Rucker on March 18, 1946.He was baptized early in his life at Emery United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Jesse expressed much pride when he talked about the day he and his cousins were baptized. As an adult he joined...
Moneta John Sleet, Iii
May 18, 2020
Moneta J. Sleet, III was born on February 3, 1987 at Christina hospital in Newark, DE. He was the oldest of two children born to Mary K. Grantham of Silver Spring, MD and Gregory M. Sleet of Wilmington, DE. His sister, Kelsi M. Sleet, is a resident of Northampton, MA.Moneta graduated Brandywine High School in Wilmington in 2005. His college...
James Mckinley Hammonds, Jr.
May 17, 2020
James McKinley Hammonds, Jr. was born in Nashville, Tennessee, the first son ofJames McKinley Hammonds, Sr. and Margaret Hammonds. He was the grandson ofVacie and Clora Hammonds of Pulaski, TN and Jodie and Susie Jones of Franklin, TN.He was educated in the Davidson County Public School System and graduated fromHillsboro Comprehensive High School in 1973.After high school he turned a...
Jimmy Leon Perry
May 17, 2020
Jimmy Perry was born April 26, 1950 and he departed this life on May 17, 2020.Mr. Perry is survived by a loving and devoted wife, son, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and host of other family and friends. Public viewing will be held Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon at Lewis and Wright Funeral Directors. The cortege`...
Vinson Dewaun Mason
May 12, 2020
Vinson " C - ME" Mason was born September 28, 1983 and departed this life May 12, 2020Vinson is survived by a host of devoted family and friends who loved him dearly. A public viewing will be held Friday, May 22, 2020 from 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. The cortege` will depart immediately following viewing for...
John Wesley Flowers, Jr.
May 11, 2020
John W. Flowers, Jr. passed on May 11, 2020. John leaves to cherish his memories: son; Antonio Avant, sisters; Bonita (George) Whitehead, Michelle Denise, and Manya Renee Flowers; nephew; Damion Whitehead, a host cousins, and other family and friends. Family visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors from 2-5pm. Graveside service on...
Charles Anthony Booth
May 10, 2020
Charles Anthony “Tony” Booth was born in Nashville, Tn. on February 6, 1962 to the late Fred Andrew Booth, Sr. and Gloria Chandler Booth. Tony attended private and public schools in Nashville and graduated from Maplewood High School in 1981. He was a faithful employee at the Davidson County Sheriffs Office until his health failed. Tony is survived by sisters,...
Richard Wayne Penniman
May 9, 2020
RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN, age 87, passed away at his home, Saturday, May 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on May 20th, at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Huntsville, Alabama. Mr. Penniman is survived by a host of relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be sent to the Charles and Etta Dudley...
Demetria Ann Robinson
May 8, 2020
Demetria Ann Robinson was born March 21, 1972 in Jackson, Tennessee to Albert Robinson and Bobbie Kearney-Robinson and departed this life May 8, 2020.She attended Pearl-Cohn Comprehensive High School. She enjoyed reading, shopping for the latest fashion, home decorating, cooking and spending time with her family.Demetria leaves to cherish her memory, loving daughters: Astasia Robinson, Raven (Charles) Robinson-Thom, and Taneisha...
Freeman Frierson, Jr.
May 7, 2020
Sun Rise March 24, 1942 to Sun Set May 7, 2020Freeman Frierson, Jr. was born to the parents of Freeman Frierson, Sr. and Mary Webster Moore. Freeman received his education in Columbia, Tennessee and Dayton, Ohio.He enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country for 16 years. He retired from State Industry in Ashland City, Tennessee. He...
Fred Buie
May 4, 2020
Fred Buie Jr. age 76 went home to glory Monday, May 4, 2020, with his niece Carrie Wright by his side. He was born January 30, 1944, in Woodville, Mississippi, and was the second child born to Fred Buie Sr. and Carrie Buie. He attended Sadie V. Thompson High School in Natchez, Mississippi. He was a member of the Church...
Martha Prather Rucker
May 2, 2020
Martha P. Rucker of Nashville, TN, age 91 departed May 2, 2020 to be with her heavenly Father. She leaves to cherish her memories: Philip M. Rucker, Maxine Rucker Anderson, daughter-inlaw, Maria Rucker, sisters, Princess Saavedra and Mai Olive Lusk; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, May...
Gladys Roberta Halsey
Apr 30, 2020
Gladys Roberta Allen Halsey was born in Iron City, TN on January 30, 1936 to the late Robert and Veola Allen. Her family later moved to Nashville, TN where she resided until her death on April 30, 2020. She matriculated through the Nashville Public school system and was a proud graduated of Pearl High School.She married the late James Roy...
