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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Helen Shelton

Helen Shelton

Aug 28, 2024

Helen Louise Roberson Shelton, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully August 28, 2024, at the age of 77. Helen’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to caring for others. Helen embraced Christ as her personal savior during her youth and was baptized at Edenwold Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, TN. Her commitment...

Charles Madry

Charles Madry

Aug 27, 2024

Charles Madry transitioned on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born December 25, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee to Deacon J. P. Madry and Mrs. Lillie Brown Madry who precedes him in death. He was the third son of five children born to this union. 

Deacon Madry was raised in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Pearl High School...

Fredrine Booker

Fredrine Booker

Aug 24, 2024

Fredrine Booker transitioned on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  Please keep the Booker family in your thoughts and prayers.

Henri L. Hardison, Jr.

Henri L. Hardison, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

 Henri Levine Hardison, Jr. was born to Henri and Jacqueline Hardison on October 4, 1972. On Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, Henri Levine Hardison Jr. was called to his heavenly home.  

Henri professed hope in Christ at the age of thirteen and was baptized at the Mira Mesa Baptist Church. His early education began in the San Diego County School...

Tamika Rochelle Petway

Tamika Rochelle Petway

Aug 23, 2024

Tamika Rochelle Petway transitioned on Friday, August 23, 2024.  Please keep the Petway family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Felecia Ford - Ervin

Felecia Ford - Ervin

Aug 23, 2024

Felecia Blackmon was born on November 21, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana to loving parents, Alma Jean Boykin and Edward Roy Blackmon.

From a very young age she experienced health challenges, but that did not stop Felecia from being "cool" as one of her former high school classmates described her.

Since she was a lower class Junior, and he was an upper class...

Robbie Jean Childress

Robbie Jean Childress

Aug 21, 2024

Robbie Jean Childress, 84, was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 22, 1939 to the late Robert Burton and Hazel Willie Beatrice Jones Burton. She went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer.

She was educated in Metropolitan Davidson County Public Schools and graduated from Pearl High in1959.

Robbie professed her faith and...

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan

Aug 21, 2024

Lucious Tyrone Sullivan transitioned on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  Please keep the Sullivan family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Walter Edward Townsend

Walter Edward Townsend

Aug 20, 2024

Walter Edward Townsend was gifted to this world on September 23, 1928 in Hazel Green, Alabama to the late William John Thomas Townsend and Bessie Derrick Townsend . He departed this earthly life on August 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by four siblings: Sisters, Ms. Ora Townsend, Mrs. Minnie Hereford,...

Jonas Cloud

Jonas Cloud

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Jonas Cloud transitioned on Friday, August 16, 2024. Please keep the Cloud family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Robert Lee Alred, Jr.

Robert Lee Alred, Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

On October 30, 1949, Robert Lee Alred Jr. blessed the world with his presence. Born and raised in Nashville, TN he was the son of Esther Lee and Robert Lee Alred Sr.

Robert, affectionately known as “Red”, attended Pearl High School class of 1967 and Tennessee State University. Pursuing his music career, Red and his family along with fellow members of...

Juanita Jeanette Bean

Juanita Jeanette Bean

Aug 15, 2024

Juanita Jeanette Bean

“The Wind Beneath Our Wings”

Juanita “Jeanette” Boleyjack was born on December 21, 1929, to Edward and Rose Ella McCullough Boleyjack. She was called home to glory on August 15, 2024, in the home where she spent well over 60 years. The oldest of three girls, Jeanette and her two sisters, Augusta Dean and Virginia Hale were raised in...

Johnny E. Green

Johnny E. Green

Aug 12, 2024

Mr. Johnny Green transitioned on Monday, August 12, 2024. Please keep the Green family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete arrangements will be announced soon.

Lynette R. Edwards

Lynette R. Edwards

Aug 8, 2024

Lynette Rochelle Edwards was born on January 2, 1989, in Nashville, Tennessee to Elizabeth Edwards. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Lynette, better known as "Nettie", If you knew Nette, you knew she was going to say something funny to make you laugh and she always had a smile on her face. She received her education...

Doris Ann Sanderfer

Doris Ann Sanderfer

Aug 8, 2024

Doris Ann Sanderfer entered into a peaceful rest in the Lord on August 8th, 2024. She awaits the second coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves to cherish her legacy and life, two sons Ronald Sanderfer Sr. (Stephanie) and Sam Sanderfer Jr., a beloved and devoted daughter Selena Sanderfer Doss (Ronald), and many other family and friends. 

Please...

Dr. Joseph V. Turner

Dr. Joseph V. Turner

Aug 7, 2024

We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Dr. Joseph Turner on August 7, 2024. Dr. Turner was the beloved husband of Mrs. Mabel Turner of 49 years. He was born on December 26, 1954, in Gary, Indiana and was a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church beginning with his roots at First AME Church...

Natalie Lauren White

Natalie Lauren White

Aug 3, 2024

Natalie Lauren White transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Please keep the White family in your thoughts and prayers.

Holly Marie Wagner

Holly Marie Wagner

Aug 3, 2024

Holly Marie Wagner transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Please keep the Wagner family in your thoughts and prayers.

Renee Ewing Bowen

Renee Ewing Bowen

Aug 3, 2024

There’s no way to truly prepare for the loss of someone you love. Renee Ewing Bowen, JD, a remarkable woman of intellect and warmth, was born on August 30, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee. As the fourth of six children born to Thomas D. Ewing, Jr., and Martyna (Norris) Ewing, Renee was deeply rooted in family, community, and personal growth. On...

Herman Ensley

Herman Ensley

Aug 2, 2024

Herman Lee departed this life peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, at home with family. He will be missed by devoted daughter Oreva Keeling (Kenneth), granddaughter, Tameka Gibson (Charles), a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of devoted friends.

 Please keep the Ensley family in your thoughts and prayers.  

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