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Nashville, TN Obituaries

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

Megan Nash Conklin

Megan Nash Conklin

Jun 22, 2024

Megan Nash Conklin transitioned on June 22, 2024.  Please keep the Conklin family in your thoughts and prayers.

James "Jake" Sherrell

James "Jake" Sherrell

Jun 22, 2024

James H. Sherrell, born August 12, 1926, affectionately known as “Jake”, began his life in Pulaski, Tennessee. Born to parents Emanual and Elementary Sherrell. Jake was a graduate of Pearl High School class of 1948. He then continued his academic journey at Lane College before ultimately obtaining a mathematics degree from Tennessee State University in 1977. Jake embarked on his...

Dr. Elisha Roscoe Richardson

Dr. Elisha Roscoe Richardson

Jun 11, 2024

Elisha Roscoe Richardson, age 92, of Nashville, TN, passed away on June 11, 2024 at his beloved home peacefully. Born August 15, 1931, in Monroe, Louisiana, he was the last-born child to the late Warren Carter and Hannah (Goins) Richardson. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years Pattye Sue Whyte Richardson and his siblings: William (Sadie)...

Larisa Jones

Larisa Jones

Jun 9, 2024

Larisa Jones transitioned on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  Please keep the Jones family in your thoughts and prayers.

Stephanie Jackson-Page

Stephanie Jackson-Page

Jun 9, 2024

Stephanie Rochelle Jackson Page was born in Nashville (Davidson County) Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Dixie & Sam Henry Graham; mother, Lucile G. Jackson; brother, Thomas Moore Love, III; aunt, Dorothy Bodenhamer Adams; sisters-in-law, Audrey and Nancy Love; nieces, Darla and Rhonda Love.

Stephanie developed a love for Christ and followed the teachings of the Gospel, devoting...

Travis Green, Jr.

Travis Green, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Travis Green was a native of Nashville, TN, and a resident of Antioch, TN. He gained his wings on June 7, 2024. 

Cherishing his memory are his five children Cohen Jamerson, Khloe Green, Khonnie Green, Tru Green, Titian Green - all of Nashville. 

His mother Joy Shull, father Travis Green, sibling Jaques Ellison, grandmother Barbara Ellison, and grandfather Edward Donelson - also...

William Douglas

William Douglas

Jun 4, 2024

William Bernard Douglas, affectionately known as FUZZ, was called home to be with our Lord on June 4, 2024, at Alive Hospice here in Nashville, Tennessee.

William, the fourth child of five siblings was born on June 22, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Shellie Martin and Mansfield Douglas, II.  He is preceded in death by three siblings: Sisters, Jewel...

Juanita Johnson

Juanita Johnson

May 26, 2024

Juanita Johnson transitioned on May 26, 2024.  Please keep the Johnson family in your thoughts and prayers.

Elsa O. Villatoro de Reyes

Elsa O. Villatoro de Reyes

May 22, 2024

Ms. Elsa Villatoro de Reyes transitioned Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Please keep the Reyes and Huezo families in your thoughts and prayers. 

Azia McKinleigh Rucker

Azia McKinleigh Rucker

May 12, 2024

Azia Rucker transitioned Sunday, May 12, 2024. Please keep the Rucker family in thoughts and prayers. 

Kenneth C. "Cheyenne" Joyce

Kenneth C. "Cheyenne" Joyce

May 8, 2024

Kenneth Carmichael Cheyenne Joyce was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 12, 1957, to the late Earnest Sr. and Fannie Mae (Sneed) Joyce. “Chey” as he was affectionately known by family members and friends transitioned on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  Family members who preceded him in death are his father and mother; brothers: George, Ronald, Donald, Earnest Jr., Travis; and...

Ross "Rocky" Fleming, III

Ross "Rocky" Fleming, III

May 7, 2024

Ross Fleming III, known for his generous spirit, kind heart and unwavering commitment to making his community a better place, was born in Toledo, Ohio October 13, 1960, to the late Dr. Ross Fleming Jr. and Dr. Bernardeen Olive Bennett Fleming at Flower Hospital. Ross's spiritual journey began at an early age with his baptism at Mt. Olive Baptist Church....

Elmer Freeman

Elmer Freeman

May 7, 2024

The blueprint for Elmer’s life was designed by the Master Architect. “Before you were born I knew you, before you were formed in the womb I consecrated you.” Jeremiah 1:5.

Elmer Lynn Freeman, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Elmer Lynn”, was born on September 14, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was the second of eight children born to...

Erica White

Erica White

May 5, 2024

Erica White transitioned on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  Please keep the White family in your thoughts and prayers.

Aaron Sloss

Aaron Sloss

May 5, 2024

Aaron E. Sloss, Jr.  was born September 23, 1944, to Deacon Aaron and Susie Sloss, who preceded him to a new life. Aaron transitioned from mortal life to eternal life Sunday, May 05, 2024. 

We the members of his family remain here to celebrate his new life in Christ Jesus; sister, Shirley A. Sloss-Tyus; brother, Reginald E. Sloss; niece, Tanya A....

Jim Ford

Jim Ford

May 3, 2024

Mr. James Oliver Ford transitioned Friday, May 3, 2024. Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 33 years, Lauranette Sweeney Ford, Son, James Eric (Toni) Ford, Louisville, KY, Daughter, Shonna Ford, Florence, AL, Granddaughter, Gabrielle A. Ford, St. Augustine, FL. In-Loves, Ulysses (Laura) Sweeney, III, Brothers-in-Love: Ulysses (Anita) Sweeney, IV, Clarence Sweeney, and Craig (Marla) Sweeney.   Additionally,...

Deaconess Clevetta Lott-Evans

Deaconess Clevetta Lott-Evans

Apr 28, 2024

Clevetta Leonia Lott-Evans, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, loyal friend, and counselor to many, passed away on April 28, 2024.

She was born in Memphis, TN, the youngest child of the late Levi and Delores Lott.  She took charge of many of her family affairs and took the leadership role of being and feeling like the oldest child.  

Christ became...

Lenora Lynn Vanatta

Lenora Lynn Vanatta

Apr 27, 2024

Lenora Lynn Vanatta transitioned on April 27, 2024.  Please keep the Vanatta family in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

Lynn Craighead Allen

Lynn Craighead Allen

Apr 19, 2024

Lynn Ardelle Craighead Allen was born on July 27, 1961 to the late Robert L Sr. and Mary Smithson Craighead.  She was the sixth of six children: Sandra Marie Craighead, Ann Carol Craighead, Robert Lincoln Craighead Jr., Carlton Bertram Craighead, and Don Elliot Craighead, with Carlton and Ann preceding her in death.

Lynn graduated from Father Ryan High School where she...

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