Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
Margo Cain
Apr 17, 2024
Gabriel blew his horn and the Angel of Death peacefully carried Margo Julianna Harland Cain in her Father’s arms on April 17, 2024.
Margo Julianna (Harland) Cain was born on November 7, 1938, to the late Andrew Harland Sr. and Elizabeth Hutchinson Harland in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was the eldest of three children. Margo is preceded in death by her Aunt Hazel...
Torey Nicole Brown
Apr 12, 2024
Torey Nicole Brown was born March 6, 1977, to Mr. Arthur D. Brown Jr. and Jean Wallace Brown. At a young age, Torey gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. During her Christian journey she served at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Temple Baptist Church, and Bethel. Torey was currently serving at Believers Faith...
Chester Godwin
Apr 12, 2024
The life journey of Chester Godwin began on January 26, 1933, in Madison, TN, to the late, Willie Chester and Grace Williams Godwin. He departed his earthly life on April 12, 2024. Chester graduated in 1951 from Montgomery High School in Lexington, TN. He served honorably in the United States Army and graduated from Tennessee A and I State College...
AlCapone R. Branch
Apr 11, 2024
AlCapone R. Branch transitioned on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Survived by mother, Yolanda Michelle (Norman) Pointer; father, Bobby Whitehead; siblings, Camanika (James), Roderek, Devonta (Maree), and Norchelle Branch, Xzavier and Diamond Whitehead, Janae Owens, Montesha Howse, and La’Unique Bigsby; and other relatives and friends. Please keep the Branch family in your thoughts and prayers.
Paul Steven Joseph
Apr 7, 2024
Paul Steven aka “Steve” Joseph was surrounded by family when he was called home to be with His Father on April 7, 2024, after a period of illness. Steve was born on March 12, 1941, to the late Avie and Wash Joseph in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Oakwood Academy in Huntsville, AL and attended Oakwood College majoring in Theology...
Dr. James Evans Chatman
Apr 6, 2024
Dr. James Evans Chatman, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 2, 1950 to his late parents, George Evans Chatman and Jemima Jenkins Chatman. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Juanita Chatman and Jacqueline Perry.
James Evans, as he was affectionally called, accepted Christ as his personal savior when he...
Ida K. Martin
Apr 5, 2024
Ida Kathryn Martin was born on May 24, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee as the only child to Princella Hall and Paul C Jones. She joined her heavenly family on April 5, 2024.
Ida K. had a sweet spirit throughout her life. She loved her family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. A precocious child, she attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School where...
Sharon Denise Batey
Apr 5, 2024
Sharon Denise Barnes Batey was born on March 14th, 1962, in Nashville, TN to the union of the late Clarence & Mary (Bradley) Barnes St. She departed this life on April 5th, 2024.
Sharon accepted Christ at an early age and truly lobe the Lord. She always gives THANKS to God for her life every day. Especially her battles with her...
Mary L. Hill
Apr 1, 2024
Mary L. Hill transitioned on Monday, April 1, 2024. Please keep the Overton and Hill families in your thoughts and prayers. Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.
Hural Johnson, Jr.
Mar 28, 2024
Hural L. Johnson, Jr. was born on November 6,1953 to the Late Hural Johnson, Sr. and Late Ruth Evelyn Johnson, in Nashville, Tennessee. He transitioned from labor to reward on March 28, 2024, with his beloved wife by his side.
Hural graduated from Cohn High School, class of 1973. He later received certification in welding from Yates Vocational Center. He utilized...
Vera McCord
Mar 26, 2024
Reflections of Life
Mrs. Vera McCord was born September 21, 1946 in the lovely family with 4 brothers, 1 sister and a loving mother, Mrs. Vera Mathews.
Mrs. Vera McCord attended Cameron High School. After graduation, she worked for a Endodontic Dentist as a Endodontic dental assistant. She was the first black Endodontic dental assistant in Nashville. She was hired by Dr....
Camron McGlothen
Mar 23, 2024
Camron Zyaire McGlothen was born February 24, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was the first born to Erica Collier.
Camron, also known as Cam, was a vibrant child with a smile that would melt your heart. Anywhere he went, people gravitated toward him.
He decided at the age of 10 that he wanted to know more about the...
Donnie Miles
Mar 21, 2024
Donnie Miles transitioned on March 21, 2024. Please keep the Miles family in your thoughts and prayers.
Shelia McKissack
Mar 18, 2024
On March 18, 2024, Shelia Wilkes McKissack, of Nashville, TN, was peacefully called to her Heavenly Home.
Shelia Wilkes McKissack was born March 6, 1957, in Nashville, TN, to the late James Wilkes, Sr. and the late Margie Woodard. Shelia attended Metro Davidson County Schools, where she graduated from Maplewood High School. She majored in Accounting at Tennessee State University. She...
Mrs. Doris E. Allison Gandy
Mar 16, 2024
The history books have recorded that behind every strong woman is a story that gave her no other choice. And, with that choice, there was an arch in her back, there was sun in her smile, grace in her style - she was a phenomenal woman. And, that was Doris Evelyn Allison Gandy. Born on May 17, 1922, in Selma,...
Valerie M. Beard
Mar 12, 2024
Valerie M. Beard transitioned on Tuesday, March 12. 2024. Please keep the Bead family in your thoughts and prayers. She leaves to cherish her memories spouse, Quentin Beard; mother, Gwendolyn Gentry; father, Theodore Gentry. sisters, Gloria Reid and Rosalyn Gentry-Norris; and others relatives and friends.
Georgia Elizabeth Crosby
Mar 12, 2024
Georgia Elizabeth Crosby, 91, was born on November 13, 1932 to the late George and Everline Crosby in Nashville, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 12, 2024.
Georgia was a wonderful and loving mother to her 3 children and family. She was a longtime member of Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and played the piano for many years. Her musical...
Tupreme Murphy
Mar 8, 2024
A Time of Birth
On October the 29th 1949 Tupreme “Betty” Boone was born to the parents of the late Elder Roy and Deaconess Willie Boone. She was the 11th child of 15 children.
A Time to Grow
Tupreme graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida. After graduating from high school, she attended Miami Dade College. She decided to relocate...
Mary Ann Johnson
Mar 5, 2024
Mary Ann Johnson was born on December 25, 1956, to the late Harry Crook and Katherine Bush-Brown in Nashville, Tennessee. She transitioned from this earthly to eternal life on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at Legacy Village of Hendersonville Memory Care in Hendersonville, Tennessee.Mary Ann was a widower to the late Raymond Johnson. She was blessed with three daughters. Mary Ann was preceded...
Deborah Martin
Mar 5, 2024
Deborah Martin was considered as the mother and nurturer of her siblings, nieces and nephews. She departed this earth on March 5, 2024 and was received into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The family appreciates each and every one of you for all of your thoughts and prayers during our time of bereavement.
