Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Valerie Moseley
May 9, 2014
Valerie L. MoseleyNashville, TNMay 9, 2014. Leaves to cherish her memories: children, Kia, Stephanie, and Stephen Moseley, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Public viewing Friday, May 16, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright F.D., 2500 Clarksville Pk. Family visitation Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 12 Noon - 1 p.m. with funeral to follow...
Willie Orgain
May 8, 2014
Willie Lee "Shake" OrgainClarksville, TNMay 8, 2014. Survived by children, Nanalee Orgain, Andre Weeks, Emery Orgain and David Bellamy; 5 grandchildren; brother, James Orgain; twin sisters, Marie (John) Purvis and Martha (James) Cline; other relatives and friends. Public viewing on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. at Martin Chapel AME Church, 870 Palmyra Road, Clarksville.Funeral to follow with Rev....
Marvin Brown
May 1, 2014
Marvin T. Brown, Sr.Nashville, TNMay 1, 2014. Retired District EMS Chief with Nashville Metropolitan Fire Dept. Leaves to cherish his memories: devoted daughter, Amanda (Frank Butler) Brown; sons, Aaron, Marvin, Jr., and Adam Brown; sisters, Priscilla (Calvin) Gaines, Marva Wynn, Marcia Collins, Jeanette (Robert) Johnson, Paula Y. Holmes, Karon Bolling, Cheryl Watson, and Paula Hood; brother, Lorenzo (Margie) New, Jr.;...
Joseph Cowan
Apr 28, 2014
Joseph CowanNashville, TNLeaves to cherish his memories many relatives and friends. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371
Jerome Pittman
Apr 25, 2014
Jerome A. Pittman, Sr.Nashville, TNApril 25, 2014. Preceded in death by mother and step-father, Jessie L. Carter, Sr. and Blanche Pittman Carter.Leaves to cherish his memories: son, Jerome A. (Lamour) Pittman, Jr., and Steven D. Pittman, Sr.; siblings, Minerva (Lorenzo Cohnes) Banks, Jessie (Jan) Carter, and Vivian Carter; 3 grandchildren; two aunts; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives...
Ira Baxter
Apr 21, 2014
Ira C. Baxter, Sr.Nashville, TNLeaves to cherish his memories; son, Ira Charles Baxter, Jr.; daughter, Dr. Rosalyn Baxter Jones; and five grandchildren. Public viewing Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors.Family visitation Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10 a.m. with Connecting Links Ceremony at 11:10 a.m. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Ceremony at...
Leroy Roper
Apr 20, 2014
Leroy RoperNashville, TNApril, 20, 2014. Survived by wife, Ronella Roper; children, James Roper, Steven (Flournette) Roper, and Lynetta (Robert) Young; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lewis & Wright, 2500 Clarksville Pk. Family visitation Friday, April 25, 2014 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., funeral to...
Mattye Ewing
Apr 20, 2014
Mattye EwingNashville, TNApril 20, 2014. Survived by son, Philip (Juanita) Ewing, Decatur, GA; three grandchildren; sister, Anita (John) Haynes, Corpus Cove, TX; former spouse, Baxter Ewing; and other relatives and friends.Public viewing on Monday, April 28, 2014, 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright F.D. Visitation with the family Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11 a.m.-12 Noon at Schrader Lane Church of...
Florence Mathers
Apr 10, 2014
Florence MathersNashville, TNApril 11, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Rev. Jesse Lee Mathers, Jr.; daughter, Pastor Veronica Darlene Mathers (Dail) Jones; brothers, Jesse Hampton & Robert Peebles; grandson, Michael L. (Lawanda) Cannon; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, April 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow...
Maxine Walker-Gidding
Apr 5, 2014
Maxine June Walker GiddingsNashville, TNPassed away March 31, 2014, having been born on April 2, 1940, and is survived by her husband, three children, four grandchildren and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr.; her mother, Mrs. Alice Walker and her sister, Dr. Charlotte Walker. Mrs. Giddings, born and raised in Nashville, was...
Alma Holmes
Apr 4, 2014
Alma J. HolmesNashville, TNApril 4, 2014. Survived by daughter, Traci Holmes-Torres and other family and friends. Services will be held in Galveston, TX. Lewis & Wright F.D., (615) 255-2371.
Doris Donigan
Mar 26, 2014
Doris Bell DoniganNashville, TNAge 98. March 26, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur & Flora Bell; husband, Dennis Donigan, Sr. and son, Dennis Bell Donigan, Jr.; brothers, Wilson Bell, Arthur Bell, Jr., Carney Bell and sister, Carrie Magee. Survived by granddaughter, Annecia L. Donigan; sisters, Elsie Harding and Lillie Mai Spicer; sister-in-law, Jessie Bell and former daughter-in-law, Delores Donigan;...
Vickie Crowley-Betts
Mar 24, 2014
Vickie Crowley-BettsNashville, TNVickie Crowley-Betts, age 56 of Nashville, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ada Belle and Thomas Parker, and William Thomas Crowley and sister, Marilyn Parker.She is survived by her husband, Alfonse Betts; son, Malachi Betts; sisters, Mamie Brice, Pamela M. Crowley, Susan (Elvis) Douglas and Cheryl (Charles) Johnson; father-in-law, Joe L....
Thelma Easley
Mar 24, 2014
Mr. Thelma Eugene Easley, Sr.Nashville, TNSurvived by family. Public viewing today from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Lewis & Wright, 2500 Clarksville Pk.Graveside service Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11 a.m., at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCory Ln.
Barbara Mcafee
Mar 20, 2014
Barbara McAfeeNashville, TNMarch 20, 2014. Survived by family and friends. Lewis & Wright, (615) 255-2371.
Sylvester Roland
Mar 19, 2014
Sylvester Roland, Jr.Nashville, TNCherishing his memories and rejoicing in his life and works: wife, Ms. Lorraine Roland; sons, Sylvester R. Roland III, Michael (Angela) E. Roland; daughters, Jean M. (John) Phillips, Deborah A. Roland; sister, Louise (Rufus) Douglas; brother, James (Josephine) Roland; stepsons, W.K. Brown (Gwendolyn), James W. Brown (Calister); grandchildren, Reginia (Derek) Fleming, Yolanda Roland, Kimberly Batson, Michael I....
Kenzie Daniel
Mar 19, 2014
Kenzie E. DanielNashville, TNMarch 19, 2014. Preceded in death by parents, Ray Daniel and Evelyn Duncan Daniel Carney; sisters, Ranelle Brooks, and Nancy Daniel.Survived by nephews, Jay and Jamont Brooks.Visitation Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. Memorial service at 12 Noon, Westwood Baptist, 2510 Albion St. The Rev. Edward L. Thompson officiating. Interment Hill of Calvary
John Jenkins
Mar 16, 2014
John L. Jenkins, Sr.Nashville, TNPassed peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home. He is survived by son, John "Knocky" L. (Melodye) Jenkins, Jr.; daughter, Phyllis (Eric) Bagley; sister, Mozel Spriggs of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, John L. Jenkins, III, Adrianne Jenkins, Ross and Carmen Bagley; many other caring relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...
Vera Chandler
Mar 13, 2014
Vera Short ChandlerNashville, TNAge 84, departed this earthly home on March 13, 2014. Preceded in death by son, Robert Chandler. Survived by son, Sidney (Mary) Chandler III; daughters, Gloria D. Berry and Carolyn (James) Robertson; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Friday, March 21, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright, 2500...
Joyce Sweeney
Mar 13, 2014
Joyce H. SweeneyNashville, TNMarch 12, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Rev Thomas E Sweeney, Sr. Survived by children, Eugenia A. Crump, Thomas E. Sweeney, Jr, and Renée S Robinson; and other relatives and friends.Visitation with family on Sunday, March 16, 2014, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel and Monday, March 17, 2014, 12 Noon...
