Nashville, TN Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Piphus, Age 68 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, two sisters, Carolyn Piphus and Carol Piphus (Nashville, TN); two brothers, Charles (Rosa) Piphus (Halls, TN), James (Kristal) Reed (College Grove, TN); one aunt, Gutheria Sanders (Washington, D.C.) and...

Sep 8, 2019

Mrs. Vivian Louise Williams Age 71 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She leaves to mourn her passing devoted husband, Woodrow Allen Williams, Jr; devoted daughters, Dorothea Williams and Josette Williams; sisters, Regina Richardson, LaVergne, Tennessee and Vanessa Williams, Nolensville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Dawan (Timmara), and Deshawn (Porche) Williams; sisters in-law, Frances Lucille Batey,...

Sep 4, 2019

Age 84, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Samuel Knox and Mamie Bernice Haynes; husband of 59 years, Reverend Paul Calloway Sr., brother, David Pettigrew, and son, Byron Keith Calloway. She is survived by her children, Deirtra (John) Coleman and Paul Jr.(Sheila) Calloway; grandchildren, Ashley (Norlan), Celeste, Ken, Gentry, Kensi, Quinester,...

Sep 2, 2019

Age 52 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, September 2, 2019. Florence Louise Rivers was born the 3rd child to the union of Christine B. and the late John E. Rivers. She began her journey in life on June 20, 1967. Her transition to her eternal home came September 2, 2019. “Pinky”, as she...

Aug 29, 2019

Age 67, of Nashville, TN, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Faith leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband of 29 years, Leslie Whitfield; daughter, LaKeisha (Dedrick) Hayes; son, Raymond (Stephanie ) Hayes; stepchildren, Areatha Richard and Roderick Whitfield; granddaughters, Keisha Clark (Don), Rayona (Donovan) Campbell and JaRaye Hayes; grandsons, Raymond Hayes Jr,...

Aug 29, 2019

Age 70, transitioned August 29, 2019. Survived by wife, Freda; children, Nichelle (Rufus Jr.) Johnson, Jacquelynn (Kerry Jr.) Donaldson, Fon III; grandchildren, Lauryn, Austin and Landon Johnson; goddaughter, Linay Verge; six sisters; seven brothers; twelve sisters-in-law; eight brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 4-7pm at Lewis & Wright...

Aug 27, 2019

Age 84 of Nashville TN, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Margaret Marie Winters will forever be loved and cherished by her very devoted children, Dorothy (Andre) Vaughn, Janice (Melvin) Bell, Michael Winters, Karen Winters (Marion), and Edwina Bell; sisters, Emma Lewis, Lillie Myers, and Sandra (Aaron) Joyner; brother, Readus Westmoreland; sister-in-law, Carolyn...

Aug 24, 2019

Napoleon Glass was born on July 13, 1942 in Grand Junction, TN to Sevokel Glass and Vera Matthews. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, August 24, 2019.Napoleon received his formal education through the Metro Nashville Davidson County School system, receiving his diploma from Cameron High School. He went on to further his education at Santa Ana Junior College. Napoleon...

Aug 23, 2019

Aug 21, 2019

Age 40, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. 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. Julian Marshell Ewing in your thoughts and prayers.

Aug 20, 2019

Age 64, departed this life on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Quenton (Ykela) Stewart and Demeikia Stewart; step son, Leonard Jr. (Keosha) Hayes; grandchildren, Quinisha, Adonte Jr., D’Shon, Pacha, Oshae, Ladonta, Keishonna, Andre, and Andrenee; great grandchildren, Myia, Marquise, Jakhala, Ferrionte, Trae Jemon and Zayden; siblings, Charles, Maxine, Geraldine, Gloria,...

Aug 19, 2019

Kenny Rodgers of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, August 19, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory. The arrangements are incomplete at this time and the completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Kenneth Rodgers in your thoughts and prayers.

Aug 16, 2019

Age 63, passed Aug. 16, 2019. Survived by his devoted mother, Katherine Ezell; brother, Michael (Pauline) Ezell; sister, Patricia (Dan) Lane; nieces, Tosha Bridgewater and Laquisha Ezell; nephew, Gary Cornell Rowe; a devoted friend, Wynn Flaming; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public Viewing, Thurs, Aug. 22nd, 3-6pm at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Fri, Aug....

Aug 11, 2019

Born on November 13, 1917, McDonald Williams, Ph.D. was a lifelong educator with more than 45 years of teaching on the university level until his retirement in 1988. Additionally, he served as an editorial consultant on numerous literary works. He was also an instrumental figure in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Williams died on August 11, 2019, in Atlanta,...

Aug 8, 2019

Emma Lee Stephenson age 75 of Antioch transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, August 8, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories, loving and devoted husband, Harvey Stephenson, Jr; children, Faronda Banks (Carl), Reginald Stephenson (Rose Smith), Carolyn Crenshaw (Danny Horsley), and Tammy Lowery (Leroy Gayle); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Jewel Woods; and a host...

Aug 6, 2019

Dr. Sammy L. Jones Jr., was born on July 3, 1964 in Oakland, California to Sammy (LaZena) L. Jones Sr., and his beloved mother the late Billie Grace.Sammy received several degrees. He attended Southern Christian University in Montgomery AL where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in 2004, and a Masters of Divinity in Organizational in 2007 at the Amridge...

Aug 5, 2019

Billy Dee Clark (Williams) was born July 6, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois to Gaylen Clark and Bennie Williams, Jr. Billy was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.Billy attended Job Corp in 1990 where he completed and received his high school diploma in 1993.Billy accepted Christ at an early age and united...

Aug 1, 2019

Charles Edward Robinson, Sr., transitioned from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, the late Reverend Isiah Robinson, Sr. and Catherine Deliah Rogers Robinson, also he joins his brothers Isiah Jr., Leslie, Joe Louis, and Willie Leroy; and his sons Charles Edward, Jr. and Johnathan Robinson. He will be remembered most by his patient,...

Jul 28, 2019

Melanie Victoria Crouch “Vicki” departed this life on July 28, 2019 at the age of 57. She will be remembered for her uplifting spirit and a caring friend to everyone she met. Vicki taught at St. Vincent De Paul School and the Metropolitan Nashville Public School system for over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert...

Jul 25, 2019

Age 81, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband Russell West and son, Ronnie West. Bessie leaves to cherish her sweet memories, son, Robert West, devoted nieces and nephew, Deborah Rogers, Earlene Scruggs, Phillip King, Amelia Northington, Cheryl Smith, and Cynthia Barley; devoted neighbors, Peggy &...