Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Felix Grimes, Jr.
Jul 18, 2023
Felix Grimes Jr, known to his family as Dad, Pops, Granddaddy Felix, Uncle Jr. and Jr., was born in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28, 1939, to the late Mr. Felix Grimes Sr. and Mrs. Jessie Elizabeth Hughes Grimes, both who preceded him in death. Felix departed this life suddenly on July 18, 2023.
Felix was educated in the Davidson County School...
Robert L. Pryor, Jr.
Jul 16, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Lee Pryor, Jr. made his transition on July 16, 2023, surrounded by his family in a room full of love. He was born May 31, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Harriet Louise Bryant, bonus father Woody Bryant and father Robert Lee, Sr. and bonus mother, Helen Pryor.
Bobby attended public school in...
Frederic G. Furman
Jul 16, 2023
Frederic Geoffrey Furman, was born on February 10, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to Benjamin Franklin and Lois Jean Furman, he was their only child. His cousins, Vincent, Viki, Valerie and Vernice, would say differently, he was their brother.
The first years of Fred's academic life, started in Baroda, Michigan, where he scholared, in grades 1-4, living with his grandparents and cousins....
Mrs. Willie Cartwright
Jul 16, 2023
Willie Lee (PUCK) was born August 30, 1927 in Brighton, TN. Number seven of twelve children born to Will and Ida Lee Boddie Dye. The first girl in a family of six boys; her father called her his little “Puckaluck” an endearing nickname that everyone called her to this day. Raised in the Methodist Church, she sang in the choir...
Geneva Jackson-Boston
Jul 13, 2023
Geneva Jackson-Boston, affectionately known as Tweekie was born the eldest child of five children to Ozia Jackson and Elizabeth Chunn-Jackson on Februray 21, 1941 in Newnan, GA. Tweekie departed this life July 13, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.
She was Baptized at an early age where she attended New Monumental Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN prior to relocating to Nashville,...
Rochelle C Perkins
Jul 10, 2023
Rochelle C. Perkins, devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, born November 21, 1961 to the union of Charles O. and Barbara S. Perry. She departed this life Monday, July 10, 2023.
Ms. Perkins attended MNPS and she deadicated 40 yrs in service to others at the State of Tennessee.
Rochelle was cherished and survived by her daughter, Latoya; grandchildren Porshia, Quinton,...
Ronald C. Crawford
Jul 8, 2023
Ronald Columbus Crawford was born December 31, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Reverend Columbus Crawford and Margaret Adams Crawford. He was the eldest of eight children.He attended West Charlotte High School, played in the marching band and was voted “Most
Dependable” by his senior classmates. Upon graduation from high school, he worked in the insurance industry and traveled...
Shaun T Quinn - Eggleston
Jul 5, 2023
Shaun T Quinn- Eggleston was born to Nekita & Michael Eggleston on May 20, 2002 in Fort Polk Louisiana. Shaun (Boo) went to Glencliff High School and continued his education at volunteer State Community College. Boo enjoyed relaxing at the lake, trying out new restaurants, and helping those in need. Shaun was a "go getter" that loved being able to...
Etabo Malanda
Jul 4, 2023
Etabo Malanda transitioned from this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Please keep the Malanda and Luzingia families in your thoughts and prayers.
Dorothy Jean Miller
Jun 30, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Miller was born to the union of Robert Lee and Rosie Mae Simmons on December 19, 1948, in Watertown, TN.
Dorothy put her faith in Christ at a very young age and attended Columbia Avenue Church of Christ in Centerville, TN. She was member of Buena Vista Church of Christ in Nashville, TN at the time of her...
Hazel M. Pierce
Jun 30, 2023
Hazel M. Pierce completed her earthly journey on Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1942, in Waverly, Virginia to the late Avis L. Bailey and John W. Bailey. Hazel was the eleventh of fifteen children and graduated from L.P. Jackson High School in 1962. Hazel married James H. Pierce who remained her best friend and partner...
Lamont K. Murray
Jun 25, 2023
Lamont Kennard Murray Sr. was born May 1, 1992, In Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, to Eddie Lamont Murray & Thea Jones. He Departed this life on June 24, 2023. Lamont was born with lots of energy. He turned to Football to release some of it. Despite having Asthma, he was an excellent Defensive Lineman. Lamont played for John Trotwood Moore...
Lillie Brenda Pope
Jun 23, 2023
Lillie Brenda Pope transitioned on June 23, 2023. Please keep the Pope family in your thoughts and prayers.
She was the sixth child born to Hammond and Eva Mai Pope. At an early age she became a member of Corinthian Missionary Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend Stockard.
She was educated at Moses McKissak Elementary, Washington Junior High, Pearl High...
Marshall Kelsey Franklin
Jun 20, 2023
Marshall Kelsey Franklin was born on June 16, 1934, in Michigan City, Mississippi. The first-born son to the late Kelsey and Elizabeth Dorse Franklin of Moscow, Tennessee. He spent his formative years educated in a one-room schoolhouse. He completed high school and graduated from Fayette County Training School. He continued his education by receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tennessee...
David Reid
Jun 19, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Reid Sr., who was born on April 20, 1977, and left this world too soon. A beloved man, David will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
David is survived by his wife of 11 years, Avaleen Morris Reid, son, David Reid, Jr. (6),...
James Hunter
Jun 18, 2023
James (PeeWee) Hunter was born on August 5, 1940 in Fayette County, Tennessee to the late Fon and Fannie Hunter. He departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at West Meade Place, Nashville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Aubrey (Patricia) Hunter and Fon (Freda) Hunter, Jr. and sisters Margaret Wade and Ada Moorman.
James leaves to cherish...
Hillary Ballard
Jun 17, 2023
On Thursday June 15, 2023, heaven opened to receive another angel. Affectionately known by her family as “Hill Ler Ree”.
Hillary Nicole Ballard was born on August 15, 1972, at Meharry/ Hubbard Hospital in Nashville Tennessee to Hayden E. and Carlotta L. Dennis Ballard. Their second bundle of joy, beloved by her “big” sister Angela Lynn Ballard.
Hillary was educated in the...
Shirley J Talley
Jun 15, 2023
Shirley Jean Talley was born on April 29, 1942, in Miami, Florida to Roston and Lucia (Allen)Bullard. Shirley was raised in Winter Park, Florida and graduated from Hungerford High School in Eatonville, Florida in 1960. She received a Bachelor of arts degree from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and a Master’s degree from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tn.
She met...
Lorenzy Snell, Jr.
Jun 15, 2023
Lorenzy Snell, Jr., Age 88, transitioned on June 15, 2023.
Preceded in death by wife, Gloria Williams Snell; son, Wesley Snell Sr.; parents, Lorenzy Snell Sr. and Rosie Lee Dalton Snell; stepmother, Nannie Collier Snell; siblings, Ernestine Snell Fite, Barbara Snell Morrow, and Gilbert Snell. Survived by devoted daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dr. Roderick J. Glatt; grandchildren, Jaimie N. Glatt,...
Demon Floyd, Jr.
Jun 8, 2023
Demon Floyd Jr. was born to Demon Floyd Sr. and Sharita Dunn on February 7, 2005. He was a loving son who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandmother Emma Lee, with whom he shared a special bond. Demon played football, baseball and basketball. He was a very athletic young man. He played basketball for East...
