Nashville, TN Obituaries

Oct 27, 2015

Mr. Wardell DavisNashville, TNBurial on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Hills of Calvary. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, 615-255-2371

Oct 23, 2015

Tracy L. UkadikeNashville, TNSurvived by family and friends. Complete notice to follow. Lewis & Wright Funeral Dir., 2500 Clarksville Pike, (615) 255-2371.

Oct 20, 2015

Thomas L. HarrisNashville, TNAge 65, departed this life October 20, 2015.Survived by a loving wife, Emogene Harris; son, Thomas Harris, Jr.; step-children, Geneva Pearson, Sylvia Sanders and Robert Lewis. Public viewing Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 10-11 a.m., with services to follow...

Oct 10, 2015

Juanita G. MooreNashville, TNAge 85, transitioned on October 11, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband, Willie A. Moore; one son, Reginald A. Moore and a loving cousin, Daisy (Steven) Gordon Dailey. Public viewing will be Thurday, October 15, 2015 from 2-6 p.m., @ Lewis & Wright. Visitation Friday, October 16, 2015 from 10-10:40 a.m., with services...

Oct 4, 2015

Clara B. McClendonNashville, TNDeparted this life on October 4, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Jessie Caldwell and son, Earnest (Linda) McClendon; brother, Jesse Bowers; six grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in the Robert E. Lewis Chapel, 2-6 p.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from...

Oct 2, 2015

Morris C. LockertNashville, TNAge 80 of Nashville, TN, a local long-time grocer/buyer, transitioned Friday, October 2, 2015. He is survived by a loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Juanita D. Lockert; sons, Vachall Lockert, Cordell Lockert and DeManuel (Kristen) Lockert; daughters, Anya E. Lockert and Nina C. Lockert-Kirk; brothers, Dr. A.E. Lockert, Jr. and Arvell B. Lockert of Nashville,...

Oct 1, 2015

Loraine C. ToddNashville, TNLoraine Todd departed this life October 1, 2015. Acknowledgement Services are as follows: Friday, October 9, 2015 from 5-8 p.m., Chi Eta Phi Sorority (5-5:30 p.m.), Links, Inc. (5:30 - 6 p.m.), and Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Service (6 p.m.), followed by reflections from family and friends. Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, October 10, 2015. Family visitation11...

Sep 23, 2015

Sep 11, 2015

Mrs. Risikat Moji Oyelami departed this life on September 11, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Mr. Ladele Fatah Oyelami; children, Hafiz Fola Oyelami, Matin Niran Oyelami, Fatima Yemi Oyelami, and Adeoye Enitan Oyelami; grandchildren, Shaun Killian Oyelami and Bentley Oyeniran Oyelami.

Services are as follows: Memorial Service, Friday, October 2, 2015 @ 5:30 pm at Resurrected...

Sep 5, 2015

Harold "Papa" Adams, Sr.Nashville, TNAge 74, transitioned to his heavenly home on September 5, 2015. Survived by sons, Harold Jr. and Lawrence Adams; daughter, Stephanie (Wendell) Fuqua; seven siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Public viewing Friday, September11th from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home. Visitation Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon,...

Aug 31, 2015

Dovie Baker 94, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of her Master on August 31, 2015.Mrs. Baker was very active and a pillar in the Dixie Heights Community. She served faithfully and held positions in many auxiliaries at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she served as church Mother.She leaves a legacy with her daughters Peggi (James) Brown, Pamela (Sherman) Helton,...

Aug 30, 2015

Chandra Greer Banks 57,retired Memphis City School teacher passed on August 30, 2015.Visitation will be Thursday September 3, from 4-6 at R. S. Lewis Funeral home.Service of Celebration will be Friday September 4, at 11 am at Metropolitan Baptist Church 767 Walker Ave.Interment to follow in the West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery.

Aug 27, 2015

James Arthur Hefner, Ph.D., was born June 20, 1939, in Brevard, N.C., the first child of Arthur and Cordie Hefner. He had one sibling, a younger sister, Janet Hefner, who passed away in 2014. Dr. Hefner’s father was a professional baseball player in the Negro Baseball League, playing with such greats as Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson. His mother was...

Aug 20, 2015

Clyde Ashford 58, of Memphis, passed August 20, 2015.

Aug 9, 2015

Annie Marie Morris 85, of Memphis, passed Sunday August 9, 2015 at Methodist Hospital North.Visitation will be Saturday August 15, from 9 am until service of celebration at 11 am at Hunter Ave. Baptist Church 2241 Hunter Ave.She leaves a legacy of love with her husband Rev. Zilmon Morris. Two sons Johnnie (Edith) Williams, and Mack A. (Sharlene) Williams. Five...

Aug 5, 2015

                                                                                                   Reflections                                                                                                    Rev. Menjou Crosby Miller, SrOur beloved Rev. Menjou Crosby Miller was born April 9, 1938 to the late James and Grace Biggers in Nashville, TN. He departed this life August 5, 2015. Preceding him in death are sisters; Eddie Bell Morton, Lane Cunningham, Dollie Miller, Jewell Woods; brothers, Allen, Armond, James and Charles Miller. Stepson, Broderick Crawford.Menjou received his...

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