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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Winston Wilson

Winston Wilson

Dec 6, 2019

Age 78. The owner of Cahal Market in East Nashville transitioned Friday December 6, 2019. Public Viewing Friday, December 13th, from 3:00pm -6:00pm at Lewis & Wright. Family Visitation Saturday, December 14th from 11am-12noon with funeral to follow at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 949 T. S. Jackson Avenue. Interment Greenwood West Cemetery.

Barbara Askew

Barbara Askew

Dec 2, 2019

Barbara Ann Askew, age 74 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Tri Star Skyline Medical Center. She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memory.The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Barbara Ann Askew in your thoughts and prayers.

Vivian Ray

Vivian Ray

Nov 30, 2019

Age 78, transitioned November 30, 2019. Survived by husband of 54 years, Thomas N. Ray; sister, Theresa (Wilkes) London; brother, Arthur Jr. (Barbara) Eaton; devoted sister in law, Lois Jean Mitchell; devoted nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends, Thursday, December 5th from 3:00pm -6:00 pm at Lewis & Wright. Family Visitation Friday, December 6th from...

Reinhard Schwarzer

Reinhard Schwarzer

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. Reinhard Schwarzer, age 68 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, November 29, 2019.He is survived by family & friends. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Earl Webster

Earl Webster

Nov 28, 2019

Mr. Earl Thomas Webster was born on May 31, 1935 to the late William and LulaWebster in Campbellsville Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, November 28, 2019, surrounded by family at Skyline Medical Center, Nashville Tennessee.He was a member of the Pleasant Union Baptist Church. He served as a member of the armed forces U. S. Army and U....

Pearline Witherspoon

Pearline Witherspoon

Nov 27, 2019

Pearline Herron Witherspoon, age 86 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Thomas Midtown. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, two loving daughters, Patricia Branum (Willie) and Rita (Steig) McDonald, Nashville, TN; brother, Anderson (Sherid) Smith Jr., Napierville, IL; sisters, Merl Silveira, Carol A. Rogers, and Jacqueline Robinson, Mobile...

Sylvester Roland, Iii

Sylvester Roland, Iii

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. Sylvester Robert Roland, III Age 70 of LaVergne transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester Roland, Jr and Tamar Roland.He leaves to cherish his memories, beloved companion, Diane Batson Roland; daughters, Yolanda and Shenelle; son, Sedale; granddaughter, Yasmine; sisters, Jean (John) Phillips and Deborah Roland;...

John Woods

John Woods

Nov 21, 2019

John Edward Woods-Age 76, passed November 21, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Sonya Smith and Tracey Smith; son, Shaun (Demetria) Woods, all of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Kendra Thompson, La’nya Woods, Sarai Woods and Nicholas Smith; great grandchild, Michael Burton. Family and Friends Gathering on Monday, December 2nd from 5:00-7:00 pm at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home, 2500...

Yvonne Johnson

Yvonne Johnson

Nov 20, 2019

Yvonnee Thompson Johnson, Age 80, transitioned November 20, 2019. Survived by son, Philip Sylvester Booth, III; daughter, Tempest Yvonne (Scott) Hamilton; granddaughter, Courtney Yvonne Johnson; devoted niece, Deltina Braden; sisters, Evelyn Frierson, Paulette Cobbins, Deborah Alderson, Brenda Watts & Louise Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends and the Pearl High Alumni. Public viewing, Tuesday, Nov. 26th from 3-6pm...

Reverend Dr. Edward Bufford

Reverend Dr. Edward Bufford

Nov 18, 2019

Reverend Dr. Edward Eugene Bufford, Age 84, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019. Survived by daughter, Gwenoy B. Wood; other relatives & friends. Complete obituary forthcoming.It was Monday, November 18, 2019 when the Lord called his faithful servant home. Edward, (aka)-Mickey was born the first son to the late James Lawrence and Sallie...

Walter Cork, Jr.

Walter Cork, Jr.

Nov 12, 2019

Walter S. Cork, Jr., age 66 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Preceded in death by wife, Sherry Lynn Cork. Survived by children, Walter S. Cork III (Anthony) and LaCorya Baldon; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Valda Crosby and Zelphia Cobble. All Masonic Last Rites will be held Friday, November 15th begining at 7pm, Beech...

Shirley Bohannon

Shirley Bohannon

Nov 11, 2019

Shirley Ann Bohannon, age 58 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, November 11,. 2019. Survived by husband and daughter; other relatives and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming later. Please keep the entire Bohannon family in your thoughts and prayers.

Richard Smothers

Richard Smothers

Nov 8, 2019

Richard W. Smother, Age 63 passed Friday, November 8, 2019. Survived by wife, Lolita Smothers; other relatives and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming.

Anthony Love

Anthony Love

Nov 7, 2019

Anthony (Tony) Love, age 50 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, November 7, 2019 after an extended illness. Preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Baker Huff and step father, Eddy Huff Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory father, James B Love III and step mother, Linda Love; devoted sisters, Yvette (John) Cater, Yolanda Gill,...

Helen Alexander

Helen Alexander

Nov 6, 2019

Helen leaves to cherish her rich legacy of love, children, Robert (Evangelist Shirley) Jackson, Jr., Carlton Stewart, Tanya Hayes, and Alan Alexander; grandchildren, Dawn (Freddie) Rucker, Vince Witherspoon, Sr., Terrence (Lee) Harrison, Marcelius Pitts, Carl (Ebony) Robertson, Tiffany Norfleet, Jasmine (Christopher) Dobbins, and Akiaya and Aniaya Alexander; great grandchildren, Nicholas and Brandon Jones, Taylor and Vince Witherspoon, Jr., Shonterria Rutledge,...

Clinton Stevenson

Clinton Stevenson

Oct 30, 2019

Mr. Clinton Lee Stevenson transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memories. The arrangements are incomplete at this time and the completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Mr. Clinton Lee. Stevenson in your thoughts and prayers.

Janet Mcguire

Janet Mcguire

Oct 29, 2019

Departet this life October 29, 2019. Survived by children, Patricia Heard, Cynthia Ferguson, Anita Freeman and Pamela Bobo; grandchildren & great grandchildren. Graveside Service Saturday, November 2nd at 1pm in Greenwood Main Cemetery.

David Terrell, Ph.D., Abpp

David Terrell, Ph.D., Abpp

Oct 26, 2019

David L. Terrell, Ph.D., ABPP David Lawrence Terrell-transitioned from this life on Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Dr. David L. Terrell, Sr., DDS and Mrs. Romania Terrell, Griffin, Agnew. Dr. Terrell had a broad range of experiences within the fields of psychology and behavioral health, including work as a clinician, teacher,...

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