Obituaries
Nashville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Nashville, Davidson County TN. and the surrounding areas
James Harris
Jun 11, 2013
HARRIS, James Lawrence "Porkey" Born March 19, 1944, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory a very devoted wife, Carolyn W. Harris; son, James L. (Ruth) Harris, Jr.; daughter, Nejuana Tenita Harris; four grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; three brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Family visitation Saturday,...
George Bulter
Jun 10, 2013
BUTLER, JR., George Everett Age 49 of Augusta, GA, formerly of Nashville, TN, died suddenly on June 10, 2013. Mr. Butler was born on February 6, 1964. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Milton and Louella Junnell Strayhorn. Survived by his wife, Joann Harrison Butler; parents Dr. George and Mrs. Donnetta Butler; brother, Stephen Sean (Lamona) Butler; stepdaughter, Cheriece...
Cecil Johnson
Jun 8, 2013
JOHNSON, SR., Cecil C. Of Nashville. June 8, 2013. Survived by wife, Darlene Johnson; children, David (Tonia) Johnson, Cecil T. Johnson, Timothy (Lili) Johnson, Linda (Richard) Miller, Helen Cocanougher, Lydia Joyce Thomas Shirley White, Angela (Kevin) Bins, Shontell Williams, Stephanie Johnson Monroe, Tabitha (Freeman) Bass, Darlene (Billy Ray) Yarbro; sister, Minnie Haywood; a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends....
Marie Ferguson
May 26, 2013
FERGUSON, Marie Howard Formerly of Nashville, passed away on May 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Memorial service Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. Church of Holy Trinity, 615 Sixth Ave. South. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (615) 255-2371.
Joyce Simpson
May 24, 2013
SIMPSON, Joyce R. Hill Age 55 of Nashville, passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2013. Survived by husband, Wendell P. Simpson; four children, Mycah J. Hill, Adam M.J. Hill, Erin M. Bell and David A.S. Hill; 2 stepchildren, Monet Jeffries and Philip J. Simpson; 2 grandchildren, Rienne J. Hill and Jonah N. Nolen; her parents, Elizabeth and William Sims; her...
Annie Collier
May 23, 2013
COLLIER, Annie May 23, 2013. Survived by husband, Fredie Collier; devoted son, Tony L. McCarrol; step children; grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Public viewing Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright. Family visitation Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 11 a.m. til 12 noon at Olivet Baptist Church, 144 Ewing Drive with funeral to follow. Pastor Michael...
Eugene Cabknor
May 22, 2013
CABKNOR, Eugene He leaves to cherish his memories sister, Mary Buford of Cleveland, OH; children, Erma (Isaiah) Toran of Lompoc, CA, Mary (John) Dowell of Milwaukee, WI, Eugene (Wanda) Cabknor Jr., Helena (Charles) Nightingale, Bobby (Georgia) Cabknor, Jackie (Jerry, Sr.) Benson. His legacy lives on through sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. His smile will be remembered by a host of...
Teresa Scott
May 21, 2013
SCOTT, Teresa M. Age 72, May 21, 2013. Survived by daughters, Euphemia and Adrienne Jolly, Danita "Lynn" Scott; sons, Keith R. Jolly and Anthony Barnes; lifelong companion, Emanuel Scott Jr.; grandchildren, LaKeitha McGee, Emmanuel Scott and Davarie Gilmore; great-grandchildren, Porsche, Talya, Trinity, Terry and Dominique. Service will be held on May 28, 2013 at Cathedral of the Incarnation, 2015 West...
Julia Miller
May 17, 2013
MILLER, Julia Marie Age 94. May 17, 2013. Survived by a loving and devoted sister, Mary Cannon; devoted nieces, Vandolyn Smith, Deborah Donaldson, Shelia (Herman) Hastings, Gloyra Maryland, Sandra (William) Griffey; devoted nephew, Jeffrey Maryland; sister-in-law, Juanita Miller; several great nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 11 a.m. - 12 Nnoon, Greater Revelations M.B. Church, 1027 12th...
Darryl Morton
May 13, 2013
MORTON, Darryl Keith Age 52 of Nashville. May 13, 2013. Survived by sisters, Mattie Morton, Devah J. Talley and Giberta Hazelitt; brothers, Gary F. and Ronald Morton. Public viewing today from 2-6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright. Visitation Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 2448 Herman Street. Interment 10 a.m.,...
Mary Hendricks
May 9, 2013
HENDRICKS HARRIS, Mary Jane Atkins Age 67 of Nashville. May 9, 2013. Survived by husband, Paul Hendricks; children, Cresa (Bobby) Jackson, Freda (Paul) Brownlow, Fphlonda (Bruce) Pinkerton, and Mario Harris; stepchildren, Paula (Victor) Dotson, Reba (Melvin) Drennan; numerous grand and great grandchildren; sisters, Dessie Foster and Frankie Tucker; brothers, Guy and William Atkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and...
Michaela Gordon
May 7, 2013
GORDON, Michaela J. Infant, May 7, 2013. Survived by family. Complete obituary later. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
Mary Covington
May 6, 2013
COVINGTON, Mary "Cat" Dunn Age 87 of Nashville. May 6, 2013. Survived by daughters, Grace (Charles) Johnson and Mary Fizer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; uncle, Mack Dunn; niece, Charlene Swinger; other relatives and friends. Public viewing today from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 11 a.m-12 p.m....
Sharon Easley
May 5, 2013
EASLEY, Sharon Ward May 5, 2013. Survived by sons, Billy and Brandon Ward; brothers, Charles Jr., Michael and Gregory Ward; grandchildren, Jamaal De'Shon Ward, Alkeitra Dawkins, Jeremy Alan Ward; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service May 10, 2013 at 12 Noon, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1026 Monroe Street, Nashville, TN 37208. Pastor Marcus Campbell officiating. LEWIS...
William Gideon
May 1, 2013
GIDEON, William Roy Age 93 of Nashville, May 1, 2013. Survived by daughter, Quintella G. (Matthew) Smith; grandchildren, Holly M. Smith and Matthew W. Smith of White House, TN. Memorial service is pending. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Heart Walk 2013 and Alzheimer's Association . LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS, (615) 255-2371.
William Cross
Apr 29, 2013
CROSS, SR., William A. Age 73 of Nashville, April 29, 2013. Survived by wife, Mildred A. Cross; sons, Keith and William A. (Paula) Cross, Jr.; daughter, Lois (Wally) Adefala; grandsons, Khalief Harris, William A. Cross III, Jabaur (Shana) Jones; granddaughter, Garlenda Harris; great- granddaughter, Chasiti Jones; sisters, Martha Jane Jones, Ruby Jean Sherrell and Jane Ray; brother, Robert Cross; other...
Patrick Thompson
Apr 27, 2013
THOMPSON, Patrick Age 59. April 27, 2013. Burial May 15, 2013 at 9 a.m., Hills of Calvary Cemetery. LEWIS & WRIGHT, (615) 255-2371.
Margaret Lyons
Apr 25, 2013
LYONS, Margaret Of Nashville. April 25, 2013. Survived by family and friends. Complete obit later. LEWIS & WRIGHT F.H., 615-255-2371
Harriet Hutton
Apr 17, 2013
HUTTON, Harriet June April 17, 2013. Survived by family and friends. LEWIS & WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME, (615) 255-2371.
Thomas Askins
Apr 17, 2013
ASKINS, Thomas M. Survived by his wife, Alice Askins; children, Regina Parham, Terri Askins, & Brian (Tammy) Trice; sisters, Peggy Askins and Delorse (Richard) Lewis; host of other relatives. A public viewing Friday, April 19, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at Gallant Riverview Funeral Home. Family visitation Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. with funeral to follow at Gallant Riverside...
