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Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas

Mrs. Thelma L. Horton

Mrs. Thelma L. Horton

Mar 6, 2025

THELMA LOUISE HORTON, a beloved native of Nashville, TN, was born on August 30, 1934, to the late Mr. Clarence Fisher and Mrs. Louvenia Fisher. She was one of eighteen (18) siblings in a close-knit family filled with love and unity.

Thelma met the love of her life, the late Bobbie Lee Horton, Jr. from Athens, Alabama. They were married for...

Michael E. Prather

Michael E. Prather

Mar 4, 2025

Michael E. Prather transitioned on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.  Please keep the Prather family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Evelyn Bernice Thompson Frierson

Evelyn Bernice Thompson Frierson

Mar 2, 2025

Evelyn Bernice Thompson Frierson, born on June 19, 1938, to Andrew Thompson and Letha Ann Nation Thompson, was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister.

Evelyn received her education in the Metro Nashville Public Schools. She dedicated her professional life to Matthew Walker Health Center and later to Metro Nashville Public Schools until her retirement.

A devout Christian, Evelyn accepted Christ at an...

Mrs. E. Luvert Glanton

Mrs. E. Luvert Glanton

Feb 28, 2025

Mrs. Luvert Glanton, the mother of five boys, was born on November 7, 1927, to the late Willie Peterson and Bertha Peterson. She was one of six children. Her life began in Crenshaw County, Alabama, where she worked hard to assist her parents in providing the necessities of life.

Her family moved to Foley, Alabama where she worked in the fields...

Weldon B. Kidd

Weldon B. Kidd

Feb 27, 2025

Weldon Boyd Kidd, was born, June 11, 1939 in Nashville and grew up in town of Antioch, Tennessee. Weldon was the youngest child of four siblings.

Weldon attended public schools and graduated from Haynes High School in 1952. He matriculated to Tennessee State University and completed college with a B.S. Degree from the School of Engineering.

After Weldon's first year in college,...

Ralph N. Moore

Ralph N. Moore

Feb 24, 2025

Ralph N. Moore transitioned on Monday, February 24, 2025.  Please keep the Moore family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Edgar L. Covington

Edgar L. Covington

Feb 22, 2025

Edgar L Covington was born January 26, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents of John and Martha Covington. He has three brothers: John (deceased), Aaron (deceased), and Charles Covington. Edgar is the grandson of the late Reverend Frank L. Sanders, pastor of Spruce Street Baptist Church from 1921 to 1926.

Edgar graduated from Pearl High School and attended Tennessee State...

Marcus Lamont Hatcher, II

Marcus Lamont Hatcher, II

Feb 18, 2025

Marcus Lamont Hatcher, II transitioned on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.  Please keep the Hatcher family in your thoughts and prayers.  Complete service arrangements will be announced soon.

David J. Wells

David J. Wells

Feb 12, 2025

David James Wells, 39, of Nashville, TN, said his final yay yay, from the comfort of his home on February 12, 2025.

 David, aka Scooby or Mr. YayYay, was born March 17, 1985, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Damita Wells-Hairston and James L. Smith Sr. 

 As a lifetime resident of Nashville, Tennessee, he graduated from McGavock High School in 2003, attended Fisk University,...

Sarah Francis Culp

Sarah Francis Culp

Feb 6, 2025

Sarah Francis Culp transitioned on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Please keep the Culp family in your thoughts and prayers. 

Edward Ray Hargrove, Sr.

Edward Ray Hargrove, Sr.

Feb 3, 2025

Edward Ray Hargrove, Sr. departed this life February 3, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. 

 He was born June 30, 1951 in Athens, Alabama to the late Alice Pearl Daly-Hargrove. Edward received his education in Giles County then in Rose Park Middle School and Cameron High School.

 He professed his life to God and was baptized at an early age at...

Tamika Renee Mitchell

Tamika Renee Mitchell

Jan 30, 2025

Tamika R. Mitchell, transitioned on January 30,2925. Please keep Tamika's family and friends in your thoughts and prayer.

Hayden E. Ballard, Jr.

Hayden E. Ballard, Jr.

Jan 30, 2025

Hayden Eugene Ballard, Jr., affectionately known as "Hank," passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 82. Born on September 25, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Merrelene Ballard Dickerson and Hayden Eugene Ballard, Sr., he was the eldest grandchild, showered with love by his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He was also a...

Annette V. Chunn

Annette V. Chunn

Jan 24, 2025

Annette Chunn, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on April 1, 1935, in Flat Creek, Tennessee, to the late Herbert and Artilee Davis Campbell. She peacefully departed this life on January 24, 2025, surrounded by love and cherished memories.In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William (Billy) Chunn; her...

Helen Delores Duncan Fisher

Helen Delores Duncan Fisher

Jan 23, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the homegoing of Helen Duncan Fisher, our beloved matriarch, who peacefully transitioned to her eternal heavenly home on January 23, 2025, at the age of 85. 

Born on April 5, 1939, in Nashville, Tennessee, Helen was a beacon of strength, warmth, and unwavering love. She attended Pearl Cohn High School and later...

Dr. Judy D. Holmes

Dr. Judy D. Holmes

Jan 21, 2025

Dr. Judy Douglas Holmes was born in September 1952 and passed away peacefully on January 21, at the age of 72. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend, and highly respected member of her community. 

Dr. Holmes was preceded in her transition from this life by her parents, Julia and Andrew Douglas. She is survived and will be...

Douglas Antoine Fowler

Douglas Antoine Fowler

Jan 18, 2025

Douglas Antoine Fowler aka “Toine/Doug” was surrounded by family when he was called home to be with his father on January 18, 2025, after a courageous health battle.

 Antoine was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 21, 1967, to Joyce Fowler Joseph and the late Robert Douglas Fowler. 

 He was educated in the Nashville Metro Public School system and graduated with honors...

Alvin Rogers Featherston "Slim"

Alvin Rogers Featherston "Slim"

Jan 12, 2025

Alvin Rogers Featherston affectionately known as “Slim” was born December 18, 1939, to the late George Featherston and Pauline Fitzpatrick Featherston in Nashville, TN. He transitioned on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

 Alvin received his education from Metro Nashville, Davidson County School attending Pearl High. 

 Alvin enlisted in the United States Army in 1957 under the buddy program where he served as a...

Ernestine Ross Foster

Ernestine Ross Foster

Jan 12, 2025

Ernestine Ross Foster entered this earthly life on Tuesday, March 19, 1940, to the late Ernest and Cannara Foster in Nashville, TN. She departed this life on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Ernestine accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of New Covenant Christian Church. She received her education in...

Yvonne Decarlos Bostic

Yvonne Decarlos Bostic

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Yvonne D. Bostic passed away, January 11,2025. Please keep the Bostic family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

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