Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Morris Lockert
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,...
Loraine Todd
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...
Risikat Oyelami
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...
Harold Adams
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,...
Dovie Baker
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,...
Chandra Banks
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.
James Hefner
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...
Annie Morris
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...
Menjou Miller
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...
Francis Guess
Jul 22, 2015
Public Servant, Businessman, Civic Leader and HumanitarianFrancis S. Guess has DiedFrancis Guess, 69, dedicated his life to worthy causes from economic development to the preservation of musical heritage to equality for allNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Francis Guess, community trailblazer and civil rights champion, has died at his home. Mr. Guess was an influential leader, who devoted his distinguished 45-year career to...
