Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Morris Cunningham
Dec 31, 2015
Morris Cunningham, age 71, of Nashville, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, December 31st. Morris was preceded in death by parents, Lexie Sr. and Vivian M. Cunningham, brother Lexie Jr, and sister, Vivian C. Shamlin. Survivors include very special friend, Delcinia Costa, his sisters, Sally Parks of Laurel, MD; Maxine (Lurried) Vinson, Ann Cox, and brothers Ronald (Janice) Cunningham...
Elizabeth Lowe
Dec 30, 2015
ELIZABETH POLK PETWAY LOWENASHVILLE, TNWent to the Lord December,30, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories, children, Dr.Joseph K.(Alva) Petway, Jr.; Meredith Polk Petway & stepson, James U. Lowe, III; grandchildren, Rev. Mark Thompson and Brandi Petway; two great grandchildren, Iftin Thompson & Menra Mapfumo; and other relatives and friends.Public viewing, January 5,2016, 2-6pm at Lewis & Wright F.D. Visitation,...
Alma Boyd
Dec 30, 2015
Alma F. BoydNashville, TNShe was survived by 8 children, 19 Grand-children, 15 Great-grandchildren, 4 sisters and 1 uncle.Funeral Services Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at 10:00-11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, Tn. 37208 Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 2500 Clarksville Pk. (615) 255-2371Alma F. Boyd was born April 27, 1936...
Fred Allen
Dec 23, 2015
Fred Allen Jr.Castalian Springs, TNdeparted this life 12/23/2015. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife,Vickie Allen; one daughter, Shaneka Allen Grigsby and three grandchildren.Public viewing, 12/30/2015 at Lewis & Wright F.H.Visitation,12/31/2015 at 10AM with services to follow in the Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel,2500 Clarksville Hwy.Lewis& Wright F.D.(615)255-2371.
Deborah Holman
Dec 19, 2015
Deborah Lynn Sherrod HolmanNashville, TNDeparted this life 12/19/15. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Robert; 2 sons, Brandon and Thomas; grandson, Jayvian and other family and friends.Visitation 9 AM, 12/26/15 with services to follow at St. Edward Church, Nashville,TN. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations @ Stedward.org.Services entrusted to Lewis & Wright F.D(615)255-2371.
William Council
Dec 16, 2015
William Henry Council Sr.Nashville, TNDeparted this life Dec.16, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Mrs. Letha H. Council; three children, Jeffrey(Pam) Council, Carolyn(Joe) Ravenell and Jackie Council; one brother, James (Deborah) M. Council and a host of family and friends. Public viewing Monday, Dec.21 from 2-6 pm at L&W funeral home. Visitation,Tues.,Dec.22, 2015 from 11-12noon at...
Dennis Bryant
Dec 14, 2015
Dennis Ray BryantGoodlettsville, TNdeparted this life Monday, Dec.14,2015. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Ramona L. Bryant; three children, Lachaka F. Bryant, Tavarius R. Holt, and Dennis D. Bryant; three step children, Earl Waters, Srgt. Ricardo D. Waters, and Jarrett A. Morris; six siblings, five grandchildren, one great- grandchild and five step grand children. Public viewing, Friday,...
Annye Brown
Dec 13, 2015
Annye Ruth Naomi McAlister BrownGreenbrier, TNAge 95, passed Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015. She is survived by three daughters- Dr. Julie Cassandra Williams, Mrs. Abigail (Col. Curtis, retired) Taylor and Dr. Richardene (Retired Admiral David) Brewer; one sister, Mrs. Lilla McIntyre; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Visitation - Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, from 5-7PM at Lewis...
Gary Prewitt
Dec 4, 2015
Gary PrewittNashville, TNSurvived by family and friends. Complete arrangements later.Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371
Annie Hall
Dec 3, 2015
Annie Lee HallNashville, TNDeparted this life December 3,2015.She leaves to cherish her memories eight loving children; Christine Hicks, Earnestine (J. LeCount) Butler, Evelyn Hall, James Hall, Frances (Charles) Ballard, Claranell (Herbon) Fleming, Carolyn (Floyd) Doss, and Eric (Angelia) Hall.Public viewing will be Thursday, Dec.10, (2-6 PM) at Lewis & Wright FH. Visitation, Friday, Dec. 11, 11AM-12 Noon with services to...
Pearl Parker
Dec 3, 2015
Pearl T. ParkerNashville, TNDeparted this life Thursday, Dec. 3,2015. She leaves to cherish her memories a loving mother, Ms. Louise Robinson; one sister Patsy (Lawrence) Parker - Williams; two brothers, William(Cheryl) Parker and Steven Parker and a host of nieces and nephews.Public viewing, Wed.,Dec.9, 2-6 pm at Lewis and Wright. Visitation, Thurs., Dec.10,11:30 - 12:10, 12:10- 12:25, Phi Delta Kappa...
Alice Thomas Mayhew
Dec 3, 2015
Loving Family Memories Alice Esther Thomas Mayhew made her Heavely Flight on December 3, 2015. Alice was born to the late Joseph and Alice Waters Thomas in Gordonsburg, Tennessee. Affectionately known as Little Alice, she was uniquely Alice - she always did it her way. At the age of 14, she entered the University of Chicago, and earned a Bachelor's...
Willie Marable
Dec 2, 2015
Willie F. MarableNashville, TNDecember 5, 2015. Survived by wife of 53 years, Frances; sons, Terry, Garry "Pee Wee" (Patricia), Phyllis (Michael) Teasley, Willie Jr (Sonja), Addie, and Eric (Telisa); special granddaughter, KeToya "Tonya" Powell; other relatives and friends.Public viewing on Thursday, December 10, 2-6pm at the funeral home.Family visitation on Friday, December 11, 10-10:45 am at Friendship MB Church, 2800...
Bobby Orr
Dec 2, 2015
Bobby Joe Orr, Sr.Nashville, TNVisitation today from 10-11 AM with Chapel Services to follow at Lewis & Wright Funeral Director, 2500 Clarksville Hwy(615) 255-2371.
Lois Nixon
Dec 1, 2015
Mrs. Lois Savage NixonNashville, TNdeparted this life Dec. 1, 2015.She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Dr. John A. Nixon, M.D.; four children, Joan Alesia Nixon, John (Jana)Alexander Nixon, Jr., Jeffery (Kelli) Carl Nixon, and Jason Byron Nixon(deceased); four grand-children; four siblings, Emmett Alexander Savage, Art Savage, Arnold (Veassa Johnson) Savage, and Lester Savage, Sr.Visitation with family Friday,...
Reverend Buchanan
Nov 26, 2015
Reverend Oliver Buchanan Sr.Hermitage, TNDeparted this life Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Carolyn McGee- Buchanan; four children, Oliver Buchanan. Jr., Dredrick, Jene' and Dontrai Bucchanan; five siblings, grandchildren and a host of family and friends.Public viewing Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 from 2 - 6 pm at L&W Funeral Home.Visitation Thursday, Dec.3, 11am...
Baby Crutcher
Nov 24, 2015
Baby Boy CrutcherNashville, TNDied Nov. 24, 2015. Survived by family, caregivers. Arrangements incomplete.Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors 615-255-2371.
Mederia Deberry
Nov 22, 2015
Mederia DeBerryNashville, TNNovember 25, 2015. Survived by daughter, Sheila; granddaughter, Mederia (Sean) Patterson; and brother, Charles Spann, Kingsport, TN. Public visitation on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, 2-6pm at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors and Thursday, December 3, 2015, 4-6pm at Payne Chapel AME Churchl, 212 Neil Ave.Visitation with the family, 6-7pm with funeral to follow, Rev. W. Antoni Sinkfield, pastor....
George Buford
Nov 20, 2015
George BufordNashville, TNAge 82,departed this life on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memories three children; Yolanda (Michael,Sr.) Pointer, Brenda Buford, Christopher (Shawn) Buford; three siblings, Ella B. Leggs, James (Johnnie) Buford, Christine Buford; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Public viewing, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, 2-6 pm at Lewis and Wright.Visitation, Saturday Nov. 28, at 10...
John Degraphenreed
Nov 18, 2015
John Wilson DeGraphenreedNashville, TNwife, Addie Beatrice Logan DeGraphenreed; their children, Sherri, Melissa, David, and Daniel; grandchildren, Brianna, Michael, Khamyla, Kayla, David, Jr., and Emmanuel; siblings, Thomas J. (Shirley), Judith A. (Louis) Harrison, Deborah J. (Harvey) Kirkpatrick, Vetrel E. Smith and Phyllis E. DeGraphenreed, and a host of nieces and nephews, and several devoted cousins.Visitation with family TODAY Friday, November 27,...
