Nashville, TN Obituaries

May 25, 2019

Geraldine Ivy Spriggs Everett departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Alvin Hinkle, with whom she lived with for five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Everett, Jr; her parents, Frank and Viola Johnson; brothers, Bobby and James Johnson and sister, Faye Couch. Geraldine...

May 24, 2019

Age 80, a loving mother of six and grandmother, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal glory Friday, May 24, 2019. She was preceded by children, Gerald L. Smith and Christine L. Smith. Survived by children, Sheila Smith-Lowery, Reverend Henry K. Smith III (Trevonda), Eric D. Smith, and Carole D. Tyus (Reverend Dr. James E.); brother, Jim Avery Brown; host...

May 22, 2019

John D. Beach, Jr., age 56 was born June 15, 1953, to John D. Beach, Sr. & Olivia Taylor He confessed his faith in CHRIST with First Baptist West Nashville and later joined the Westwood Community Baptist Church, Franklin, Tennessee.He was a gratuate of McGavock High School where he played football.He leaves to cherish his memory: wife: Loretha Beach; two...

May 18, 2019

Richard Johnson, Jr. was born February 27, 1940 in Williamson County to Richard Johnson, Sr. and Orielean (Shaw) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. He entered into rest on Saturday, May 18, 2019.Richard received his education in the Williamson County School systems. He was employed by Hyco Concrete for over 30 years.Richard...

May 14, 2019

Paulette Bailey Burris was born January 5, 1952 to Willie Thomas Bailey Sr. and Ozelia Jackson Bailey in Brownsville, Haywood County, Tennessee.Paulette was educated in Tennessee and Illinois. She attended Tennessee State University and Bryman Institute for Medical Assistant. She worked as a receptionist for Jenner and Block in Chicago, Illinois. Her most loved job was parenting Justin and Camellia...

May 12, 2019

Oscar Thomas Berry, Jr., fondly known as Teddy, was born on September 20,1958 to the union of Princella and Oscar Berry, Sr. He entered into rest May 12, 2019.We called him Teddy or Big Bro. as he TRULY was a Big Brother. If we ever had any problems, needed assistance with anything or just someone to talk to, he was...

May 7, 2019

We fell in love with you when you were forming in your mother’s womb. Now we carry you in our hearts instead of our arms.Roderick Donnell Anderson was born December 11, 2018 in Davidson County, Nashville Tennessee to Donnell Howse and Jessica Anderson. He was planted on earth to bloom in Heaven. On Tuesday morning May 7, 2019. God saw...

May 7, 2019

We pause today to celebrate the life of William Miles Owens, also known by “Billy O,” who was born on December 24, 1940, to Dimple and Gordon Owens. He transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.William was the second of three children born to this union. William, at an early age, chose Jesus as...

May 3, 2019

Betty Jane Malone, daughter of the late Mrs. Bessie Darden and Mr. Jessie Darden, Sr., was born in Robertson County, Tennessee on September 13, 1924. She departed this life May 3, 2019. She grew up in Robertson County and was educated in the Robertson County Public School System.At an early age she professed her faith in Christ at the Antioch...

Apr 28, 2019

William LaFisher Covington was born April 23, 1953 in Williamson County, Tennessee to the late Mildred Covington and the late Freeman Haddox, both of Williamson County. He departed his life to be in the presence of the Lord on April 28, 2019 after a long illness. William graduated, in the class of 1973, from Pearl High School in Nashville, TN....

Apr 27, 2019

Phillip Denard Henry was born February 18, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Cecil Henry who preceded him in death and Abbie Henry. Phillip Denard Henry departed this life on Saturday, April 27, 2019.The Henry’s relocated their family from Indianapolis, Indiana to Nashville, Tennessee where Phillip would enlist in the United States Army to serve our country as...

Apr 27, 2019

Malcom Ray Price was born October 18, 1956 in Houston, Texas to the late Henry and Alice Price. On April 27, 2019. Malcom answered the Lords call. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of Messiah Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan. Malcom was educated in the Pontiac School Systems.Malcom enlisted in the...

Apr 26, 2019

The angles in heaven rejoiced late Friday evening when John Byron Briggs stepped out of time and into eternity with the Lord. John was born September 14, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee to William and Carolyn C. Briggs. He was born eleven (11) minutes before his twin brother, Roy was born. John was a kindhearted person, humorous; and was gifted with...

Apr 26, 2019

Shawn Leddell Jackson, (loving husband, father, and son) passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2019 at the age of 47.Shawn was born on June 9, 1971 in Nashville, TN to James R. Jackson and Rose Jones.On May 28, 2006, he married Karen (Scott) Jackson and together they raised DeShaun M. Jackson—affectionally known as “Deedee.”Known for his amusing and easy-going demeanor,...

Apr 24, 2019

Roy Russell Corlew passed away on April 24, 2019 after a long-term battle with colon cancer. Roy was born September 20, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Robert Loys Corlew and Ida Corlew Linsley. Roy received his early education in Nashville, Tennessee where he graduated from Pearl High School. He graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s Degree....

Apr 24, 2019

James Earl Hicks of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memories.The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the entire Hicks family in your prayers.

Apr 20, 2019

Granville Lyons, Jr., age 90, transitioned into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Trevecca Nazarene Rehabilitation Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Survived by sons, Granville III “Sonny” (Laurie), Hershel "Snooky" (Ravinia), Stephen (Sheryl), and Karl, Nine; grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Public viewing Monday, April 22nd from 2-7 pm at Lewis & Wright....

Apr 18, 2019

Jason leaves to cherish his memories: daughter, Zoe Wilson; son, Tylik Hardin; stepson, Tobias Towns Jr; sister, Jasmine Wilson; brother, Jajuan Stewart; father other children; devoted companion, Victoria Hardin; cousins, Cory Wilson, Thomas Shelton , Danae Wilson, Teia Wilson, Armanee Lymon, Ebonee Shelton- Lumpkin (Terrance Lumpkin) , Kenny Harris, Harold Harris Jr., Rockitta Wilson, Dunk Drake, Landrace & Lamontez Bradle...

Apr 16, 2019

Anna M. Lyons Age 87 of Nashville, TN transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. Survived by husband, Granville Lyons Jr; sons, Granville III "Sonny" (Laurie), Hershel "Snooky" (Ravinia), Stephen (Sheryl) and Karl Lyons; grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Public viewing Monday, April 22nd from 2-7 pm at Lewis...

Apr 11, 2019