Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
James Seay
Oct 1, 2013
SEAY, JR., Rev. James Edward Of Nashville. October 1, 2013. Survived by wife, Rev. Janet L. Seay; daughters, Yolanda, LaTonya & Sharicka (Antonio) Seay-Gibson; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Brenda (Leonard) Teasley, Cherrell (Victor) Steele, Linda Seay; brothers, Darrell (Kay), Reginald (Nancy), Lovell Seay & Brandon Wilson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public viewing Sunday, October...
Delores Perry
Sep 16, 2013
PERRY, Delores E. Of Nashville. September 16, 2013. Survived by children, Jiles Jr., Donald Lee, Sr., Cynthia Delores; sister,Viola; grandchildren, Jiles III (Christie), Andre, Swatara, Kenyatta, Anthony, Marcus; great-grandchildren, RaShawn, Tyson, Trinity and RaDesha; many other relatives and friends. Family visitation today, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 from 10-11 a.m., in the Robert E. Lewis Chapel, with funeral to follow. Interment...
Wilma Overton
Sep 9, 2013
OVERTON, Wilma Jean Age 65, September 9, 2013. Survived by daughters, Andrienna Montgomery, Tammarah Overton; grandchildren, Issac, Joshua, Jeremiah Montgomery; 10 siblings, other relatives and friends. Public viewing today from 2-6 p.m., Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. Family visitation Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow, Greater Grace Temple Church, 901 Dalebrook Lane. Pastor Breonus Mitchell,...
Horace Mann
Sep 7, 2013
MANN, JR., D.D.S, M. Div. Noah Horace Of Nashville. September 7, 2013. Dr. Mann was born March 15, 1929 in Annie Manie, AL. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Divinity degrees from Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended the School of Social Work at Yale University in 1956. In 1962, he received his D.D.S. degree...
Deborah Rugless
Sep 3, 2013
RUGLESS, Deborah A. September 3, 2013. Survived by family. Complete obituary later. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.H., 615-255-2371.
Daphne Dixon
Sep 3, 2013
DIXON, Daphne Jean Pratt Of Nashville. September 3, 2013. Survived by devoted sisters, Marvis King, Ritchey Moore; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors. Visitation with family Monday, September 9, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at Lake Providence M.B. Church, 5891 Nolensville...
Leonard Matthews
Sep 3, 2013
MATTHEWS, Leonard Of Nashville. September 3, 2013. Survived by daughter, Shavonda Fanning; granddaughter, Ariona Fanning; sisters, Shirley Atkins & Angela McClure; brothers, Cassius, Mack & L.A. Matthews; other relatives and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, September 11, 2013 from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, with a family visitation Thursday, September 12, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon,...
Inez Cain
Sep 1, 2013
CAIN, Inez N.Nashville. September 1, 2013 She leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Valencia (Guy) Douglas of Nashville; son, Wayne Fletcher of Pamona, CA; four grandchildren, Christopher, Arisia, Kevin and Quinton Douglas; seven great-grandchildren, Deon, Deyonte, Kavant, Keveon, Daevion, Terron and Zoey Douglas. Three sisters in law, Vunny Mae Horton, Blanche Williams and Beatrice Cain; host of other relatives and...
Hinton Jones
Aug 29, 2013
JONES, JR., Dr. Hinton C. Of Nashville. August 29, 2013. Survived by children, Enrico (Carla) Jones, Stan (Cynthia) Hemphill, Michelle (Jeffery) Williams; two sisters, Theodosia Lemons, Marilavinia Jones; one brother, Manfred (LaVerne) Jones; 4 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 11 a.m. til 12 noon with service to follow at...
Hazel Thomas
Aug 21, 2013
THOMAS, Hazel Beatrice Age 87, August 20, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Charles Bradford Thomas, Jr. of Flint, Michigan. Family visitation Saturday from 1-2 p.m., with funeral to follow, First Baptist Church Capitol Hill, 625 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN. Reverend Kelly Miller Smith, Jr., Pastor, Reverend Arrold Martin, Officiant, Reverend Pam Kellar, Eulogist. Interment Harpeth...
Vinella Smith
Aug 20, 2013
SMITH, Vinella Mae Age 78 of Nashville. August 20, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Alvin Smith. Survived by daughter, Shelia Talley; 3 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, other relatives and friends. Public viewing Friday, August 23rd from 2-6 p.m., at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home Chapel. Family visitation Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 12 Noon,...
Kalesha Jones
Aug 19, 2013
JONES, Kalesha Nashville. August 19, 2013. Survived by her daughter, Micah Jones; parents, Marilyn and Michael Jones; sister, Kenya Jones; god-sisters, Paula Roberts and Kesha (Elliott) Rushing; grandmother, Lorene Goggins; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family visitation Saturday, August 24th, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1112 Jefferson Street at 12 noon with funeral to follows at 1 p.m....
Brenda Rippy
Aug 16, 2013
RIPPY, Brenda Interment Friday, August 16, 2013 at 10 a.m., Hills of Calvary Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.D., (615) 255-2371.
William Lee
Aug 15, 2013
LEE Sr, William Lawrence "Bill" Age 58, of Nashville. August 15, 2013. Survived by children, Staff Sgt. William Lawrence Jr. (Leah) Master Chief James Michael and Bryan Joseph Lee; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Lee- Pierson and Marissa Harris, brother Rodney A. Cobb and 3 nieces and 2 nephews; devoted friend Brenda Sadler-Lee. Public viewing, Friday, August 23rd, 2013 from 2-6...
Levonia Ayers
Aug 10, 2013
AYERS, Levonia Of Nashville. August 10, 2013. Survived by family & friends. Complete obit later. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371
Olive Mayberry
Jul 31, 2013
MAYBERRY, Olive Riche Age 85 of Nashville. July 31, 2013. She is survived by her children, Thomas Henry (Bernida) Riche, Tamera E. (Pastor Frank S.) Gordon, and Terrence Lee Riche; six grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, cousins and other relatives and friends. Family visitation 11 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2013, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 2416 Clifton Road. Funeral...
Caleb Cowans Sanders
Jul 31, 2013
SANDERS, Caleb Dane Cowans Of Nashville. July 31, 2013. Survived by parents, Kenneth & Mary Sanders; brother, Sean Kirby Sanders; grandparents; other relatives & friends. Visitation with family Monday, August 5, 2013 from 4-5 p.m., with l Mass follow at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1700 Heiman St. Inurnment at Nashville National Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please...
Aretta Davis-White
Jul 31, 2013
DAVIS-WHITE, Aretta Of Nashville. July 31, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Alonzo (Jamecia), Venciel (Kim) & Marchiel Davis; husband, David White; step-children, Adrienne (John) Greer & Davita Johnson. Public viewing Sunday, August 4, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. Visitation with family Monday, August 5, 2013 from 6-7 p.m., with funeral to follow at Greater Grace Temple Church, 901...
Fannie Gaiter
Jul 30, 2013
GAITER, Fannie Mai Of Nashville. July 30, 2013. Survived by children, Lucille Reffegee, Burford E. (Kim), Cora B. (Freddie) Gaiter-Jackson, Dr. Thomas E. (Perpetua), Roy E. (Janice), & Rosie L. Gaiter (Thompson); numous grandchildren; host of other relatives and friends. Visitation with family Sunday, August 4, 2013, from 12-1 p.m. at Riverside Chapel SDA Church, 800 Youngs Lane, with funeral...
Beverly Thomas
Jul 29, 2013
THOMAS, Beverly Rosida July 29, 2013. Departed this life peacefully after a long battle with cancer. Survived by mother, Susie W. Thomas; sister, D. Johniene Thomas; brother, John Thomas III; step mother, Harriett G. Thomas; play sister, Wanda Faye Jordan; God child, Brittany Taylor; special friend, Melvin Brown; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life on Thursday, August 1, 2013...
