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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Michelle Scott

Michelle Scott

Jan 24, 2020

Ms. Michelle Evon Scott age 29 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, January 24, 2020. She is survived by mother, Ruby Santiago; father, Charles F. Wilson; other family members and friends to cherish her memories. Please keep the family of Ms. Michelle Evon Scott in your thoughts and prayers.Many of you knew Michelle through personal relationships...

Thomas Huggins, Jr.

Thomas Huggins, Jr.

Jan 19, 2020

Thomas L. Huggins,Jr., Age 88, of Nashville, TN. went peacefully to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020. He is survived by sons, Thomas III, LaDoverick Sr. (Janá); Glenn; and Ricardo Huggins; daughter, Kawanis; three grandchildren, L. Bryard, Ricara, and Jaran Huggins; two great grandchildren, Carter and Charlee Henderson-Grice. Public Viewing Thursday, January 30th from 3-6 pm at Lewis...

Darryl Bailey

Darryl Bailey

Jan 18, 2020

Mr. Darryl Leon Bailey, age 39 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memories. The completed obituary will be forthcoming.Please keep the family of Mr. Darryl Leon Bailey in your thoughts and prayers.

Melvina Stevens

Melvina Stevens

Jan 16, 2020

Age 70 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, January 17, 2020. She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memories. The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Melvina Stevens in your thoughts and prayers.

Jacquelyn Mckinley

Jacquelyn Mckinley

Jan 15, 2020

Jacquelyn Clark McKinley age 65 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Jackie leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters, Kristie McKinley (Jonathan) of Chattanooga, TN and Renae Osorio (Ted) of Brooklyn Park, MN; grandchildren, Langston, Logan and Laila Osorio; godson, Bryon Moore; loving sisters, Veronica Clark Terrell (Clifford), Rita Ann Harrison...

Dr. Richard Frimpong

Dr. Richard Frimpong

Jan 12, 2020

Dr. Richard Osei Frimpong, age 31 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, January 12, 2020.He leaves a host of devoted family members, friends and Meharry Medical Colleagues to cherish his memories. The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Dr. Richard Osei Frimpong in your thoughts and prayers.

Reverend Richard Oyaro

Reverend Richard Oyaro

Jan 11, 2020

Reverend Richard Oyaro age 74 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, January 11, 2020.He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memories. The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Reverend Richard Oyaro in your thoughts and prayers.

Kathleen Mccord

Kathleen Mccord

Jan 6, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” Delores Collier McCord, age 72, died on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born January 31, 1947, in Nashville, TN to William A. Collier, Sr. and Grace Mae Young Collier, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved husband of 48 years, Jerry McCord, III. A Christian at an early age, she taught Sunday School at her...

Van Holcomb

Van Holcomb

Jan 3, 2020

Survived by loving wife, Fay Ree Holcomb; daughter, Tinesha J. Holcomb, (J-Al Young) son, James Lee Mensah (Rebecca Johnson), step-daughters, Bria Baugh and Goddess Henderson; 2 grandchildren, sister; Julia (Rodney) Edmondson, brothers; Roy Lee Parks, James (Shirley) Terry, Lonnie (Ada) Terry, Alex (Jackie Webb) Holcomb. Nathaniel (Shaun) Holcomb, and Calvin (Kim) Holcomb. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m...

Lamont Bender

Lamont Bender

Jan 1, 2020

Age 47 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memories. The arrangements are incomplete at this time and the completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Lamont Stewart Bender in your thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Woodard

Brenda Woodard

Dec 29, 2019

Brenda Woodard, age 69 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Brenda J. Woodard, affectionately known as “Nana, NanaMoo, Nannie or plain old Mama,” was born to William Dudley and Mattie Mae Johnson, on June 9, 1950 in Chapel Hill, TN. Brenda was educated at Hillgrove Elementary, and one of the first...

William Dobson

William Dobson

Dec 19, 2019

Age 94, of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, December 19, 2019. His survivors include, wife of 27 years, Katherine Dobson; children, Pamela Marie Byrd, Beverly Ann, Mattie Teresa Byrd, Jacqueline Ann Byrd, Barbara Ann Byrd, ZaLacie Brown, William Byrd, Maurice Byrd, Michael Byrd, and Terrence (Sheila) Jackson; stepsons, Ellis, Reginald, and Eric Kinzer; a...

Ladonna Blair

Ladonna Blair

Dec 18, 2019

Ms. LaDonna Brown Blair, age 53 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted father, Offutte Brown; devoted children, Sheree Brown (Taurus Booker), Tommy "Rico" Braden and Tomika Blair; devoted sister, Angela (Ronald) Markham; grandchildren, Markhel, Maurice, Mauriah, and Malachi; nieces, Tiffanie Calloway and Malika Armstrong;...

Sally Derosia

Sally Derosia

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. Sally J. Derosia, age 52 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, December 15, 2019.She is survived by family & friends. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Dr. Hoyt King

Dr. Hoyt King

Dec 15, 2019

Lifelong Leader, Teacher, World-Traveler, Beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend!On December 15, 2019, in the year of Our Lord, 2019, Dr. Hoyt Alexander King, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and faithful disciple of Our Savior, passed in his Nashville, Tennessee home. As the second-born son, of the union of Mr. Sam Jored King of Racourcci Island...

Carrie Gentry

Carrie Gentry

Dec 14, 2019

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Carrie McLaughlin Gentry, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Howard Cornelius Gentry Sr. She is survived by her devoted children, Carol Gentry (Alfonso) Johnson and Howard C. Gentry Jr., both of Nashville; six grandchildren, Tracey Johnson...

Andy Culp

Andy Culp

Dec 9, 2019

Mr. Andy Eugene Culp, age 61 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, December 9, 2019. He is survived by mother, Sarah Culp; other relatives & friends. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Brandford Giddings, Sr.

Brandford Giddings, Sr.

Dec 9, 2019

Dr. Brandford Giddings, Sr.,Age 90, transitioned December 8, 2019 in New Port Richey, FL. Survived by sons, Brandford Giddings, Jr. and Randolph Giddings, Esq.; daughters, Candace Giddings Koney-Laryea, M.D. and Anette MacShine; son-in-law, Daniyal Koney-Laryea, M.D.; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Esdelle, Melba Spencer, Agnes Giddings and Vera (J'Arthur) Agostini; other relatives & friends. Family Visitation Saturday, December 21st from...

Gilbert Smith

Gilbert Smith

Dec 8, 2019

Age 87, departed this life Sunday, December 8, 2019 at University Hospital in Cleveland, OH with his wife by his side. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Doris Smith, who cared for him and was a devoted loving wife until the end. Daughter, Pamelia King, Nashville, TN; sons, Jeffrey Smith, Brooksville, Fl., Donald Smith, Nashville TN; stepchildren, Rufus...

Marjorie Weaver

Marjorie Weaver

Dec 8, 2019

Age 82, transitioned December 8, 2019. Survived by four daughters, Ruth (Neicy)Hobbs, Carol Spann, Darleene (Dwight) Beard and Tonya Fizer; eight grandchildren; sister, Nadine McCaulley; other relatives & friends Family will receive friends Sunday, December 15th from 2-5pm at Lewis & Wright. Family Visitation Monday, December 16th from 11am-12noon with funeral to follow at theTemple Church, 3810 Kings Lane with...

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