Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
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...
Mrs. Emma O. Gunn
Apr 29, 2020
Emma Mae Owens Gunn was born September 8, 1922 in Nashville, Tennessee to Sam and Zena Owens. She was a graduate of Pearl High School class of 1940. She attended Fisk University and was a graduate of Tennessee State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Masters in Reading. In 1945 Emma married Leonard...
Dorothy Annette Harris
Apr 18, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Annette Harris, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Annette leaves to cherish her memory three children, Shannon (Katherine) Brandon, Justin (Kasey) Brandon and Dominique (Brandon Vaughn) Brandon; eight grandchildren, Kamryn Brandon, Kalvin Brandon, Alyssa Brandon, Jackson Brandon, Addyson Brandon, Dakarai Vaughn, Dakotah Vaughn and Brandi Vaughn; three sisters, Claudia Smith, Sylvia...
Ruth Mai Tate
Apr 18, 2020
Mrs. Ruth Mai Tate, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Trevecca Healthcare & Rehab Center. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Paulette Woodard, Carl Tate Sr., Joseph Tate Sr., Ruth (Michael) Corder, Angela P. Colter, and Sandra (Stanley) Smith; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; A devoted niece, Delores...
Debra A. Love
Apr 10, 2020
Mrs. Debra A. Love, Age 59, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, April 10, 2020. Debra Love was born in October 10, 1960 in Nashville Tennessee to the parents of Helen Gleaves and James Lavender Sr. Debra attended Litton Middle School. Although Debra was not a faithful member to a church ,she accepted Christ into her...
Natha B. Okafor
Apr 8, 2020
Natha B. Okaioa, age 63 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Natha was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Nathan Bond and Bernice Day Bond; and brother, Melvin Bond.Natha leaves to honor and cherish her legacy, loving daughters, Nneka Okafor and Nnena Okafor both of Nashville, TN; grandson, Elijah M. Okafor, of...
Johnnie Delores Turner Butler
Apr 8, 2020
Mrs. Johnnie Delores Turner Butler, age 78 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Ann Watkins, Jesse Johnson, and Portia (Turner) Johnson.Johnnie leaves to cherish her memories, her loving children, Arlene Starks, Frances Smith, Michael Butler and Cordell Butler, Jr; grandchildren, Li Ricky, Li Cordell, Rafeale, Lakenya,...
Caroline Reynolds
Apr 7, 2020
Caroline Reynolds, Age 103 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 07, 2020 at AHC Cumberland Nursing Home/Long Term Care. Survived by daughter, Annie Johnson; other relatives and friends.
Robert O. Lanier
Apr 3, 2020
Age 78, transitioned April 3, 2020. Bob was a native of Columbus, MS and a graduate of Mississippi Valley State College '65. He loved providing for his family while displaying much intergrity in his management career at DuPont/Reemay, Inc., for 40 years. He is survived by his beloved & devoted wife, Cecelia; children, Racal, Renita & Robert II (Jessica); 5...
Freddie John Willis
Apr 1, 2020
Freddie John Willis, age 82 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Freddie John Willis was born on August 13, 1937 in Houma Louisiana. He was the youngest of 7 siblings born to Kervin Willis and Olevia Williams-Willis.Freddie is preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings, and former spouse to whom his daughter,...
Jason Leo Middlebrooks
Mar 29, 2020
Age 42, passed March 29, 2020. Survived by parents, Wendell (Barbara) Middlebrooks; sister, Wendy Mobley; nephew, Judge Parker Mobley IV; devoted aunt, Charlie (James) Traylor; other aunts, cousins & friends. Graveside service Friday, April 3rd at 10am in Greenwood North Cemetery.
Barbara Ann Smith
Mar 29, 2020
Barbara Ann Smith age 76, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Barbara was preceded in death by brother, Lewis (Dorothy) Smith of Las Vegas, NV. She leaves to cherish precious memories her son, Damon (Beverly) Smith of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Gail L. Smith, Karen Ann Smith and Lisa (David) Swett; devoted granddaughter, Calaudre’...
Tekoa Boyd
Mar 23, 2020
Tekoa Boyd, affectionately called “Boo” peacefully entered into eternal rest as she slept, on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the age of 47, in Nashville, Tennessee. Tekoa was born on September 7, 1972 to the late (Thomas Boyd) and Mary Hicks (Boyd) Wynn. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Boyd; grandparents, Ruth and John Hicks. Tekoa was...
Linda Fay Fykes
Mar 17, 2020
Linda Fay Fykes departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Gallatin Center for the Rehab & Health Care. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Jerrilene Adkisson; husband, William F. Fykes; brothers, Wilson Adkisson and James Clyde Adkisson; sister, Brenda Jackson; daughter, Veronica Fykes; son-In-law, Barry Dominick. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters, Doretha Fykes,...
Wayne Lyrone Hicks
Mar 16, 2020
Private Graveside Service for Elder Wayne Lyrone Hicks will be conducted 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Road, Effingham, South Carolina, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Friday, April 10, 2020 – Private family viewing; thus following orders of Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC -...
Joseph Lee, Jr.
Mar 15, 2020
Joseph Lee, Jr.,(Joe) age 92 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Peggy Lee Wiseman; son, Joseph Lee, III; sister, Naomi Sessions; brother, Abraham Lee. Joe leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted and loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn Clarinetta (Clara) Lee; one daughter; Arnetta...
Margaret Nance Mason
Mar 12, 2020
Passed March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter,Mia Mason Davis. Survived by daughter, Yolanda Mason (Marcus Sr.) Henderson; son, William “Bug”(Dawn) Mason Jr; former spouse and father of her children, William D. Mason, Sr.; sister, Yvonne L. Holt; eleven adoring grandchildren; three loving sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces and nephews. Public visitation Friday, March 20,...
Aller Porter Davis
Mar 7, 2020
Aller Porter Davis, age 89 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory six children, Sylvia Ann Hendricks, James Larry (Ann) Howse, Gwendolyn Darlene (Wayne) Murphy-Garner, Dorothy Annette Harris, Gary Eugene (Margaret) Howse, Rayburn Jerome (Wanda) Davis. Aller will also be forever remembered by her 22 grandchildren, and...
Samuel Stephen Sims Iii
Mar 6, 2020
Mr. Samuel Stephen Sims III, age 71 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, March 6, 2020. Sam Stephen Sims III was born on May 7, 1948 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Sam Sims Jr. and Jane Ann Freeman Sims. His mother was a devout St. Vincent parishioner, and his father was baptized before he passed...
