Obituaries
Obituaries for the Nashville Metro area.
Dr. Richard Wesley Hatfield
Mar 12, 2021
Dr. Richard Wesley Hatfield was born on January 9, 1939 to Walter Hatfield and Elizabeth Pratt Hatfield in Nashville. He passed away on March 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; brothers Barney, Walter Jr., Morris, William, and Samuel; and sisters Virginia (Mrs. Jackson), Mildred and Jewel (Mrs. Phillips). Richard graduated from Pearl High School,...
Quiondre Charles Benson
Mar 11, 2021
Mr. Quiondre' Charles Benson, 23, of Nashville, TN, gained his wings on Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born in Nashville, TN on September 24, 1997. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Wilson Mays Ill; grandparents Willie Wilson Mays Jr, Norwood 3. Hutchinson; great grandparents Willie Wilson Mays Sr (Kathrine), Mary Lucille Devens, and Florence E. Lawrence....
William Earl Laster Sr.
Mar 9, 2021
Reflections "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day. 17 for our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory". Il Corinthians 4:16-17 William Earl Laster, Sr. was born in Nashville, TN...
Elder Edgar Rutledge Jr.
Mar 8, 2021
Today we pay tribute to Elder Edgar Rutledge, Jr., who departed this life on Monday, March 8, 2021. Elder Edgar Rutledge, Jr. was born in Belvidere, Tennessee, on October 28, 1935, to the late Edgar and Amy Marie Rutledge. He joins in union with his late sister Barbara (Tom) Peacock and brother Veteran Fredrick Rutledge. Elder Edgar Rutledge, Jr. attended...
Theresa Ernestine Polk
Mar 6, 2021
Age 75, departed March 6, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Edward Polk; daughters, Angela (Antonio) Lanier, and Pamela Polk; brothers, Harold (Jeane) Howse, Douglas Howse, and Charles (Sharonda) Howse; grandchildren, Solomon and Elijah Lanier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Monday, March 15th, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon with funeral to follow at...
Mrs. Annie C. Turner
Mar 5, 2021
Annie Turner of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Mar 5, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
David Lawrence Cheatham
Mar 5, 2021
David Lawrence Cheatham was born on August 4, 1949 to the union of the late Ernest Lee Cheatham, Sr and the late Flavel Marie Stovall. David served in the United States Air Force and graduated from McGavock High School. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a hard worker who enjoyed working...
Clara Corinna Kelly
Mar 4, 2021
Clara Corinna Kelly was born in Nashville Tennessee on August 7th 1935 to the late Will Mitchell and Lula Booker Mitchell Preceded in death by her children, Sheila Ann Kelly, Elroy Kelly Jr., and Jerome Kelly. Clara professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age, has been a faithful member of Jackson Street Church of Christ; until her...
Nathaniel Gaines
Mar 4, 2021
Nathaniel Earl Gaines, Age 55 of Nashville, Tennessee departed this life March 16, 2021. Nathaniel was born in Huntsville, Alabama to Robert Earl Gaines and Betty Jewel Mayfield. He was educated in the Lee High School in Huntsville, Alabama. Nathaniel was employed as a partial owner of a clothing company called Unique Styles and Gaines construction and remodeling company. Nathaniel...
George Thomas Moss
Mar 4, 2021
George Thomas Moss entered this life on December 9, 1945 and transitioned on March 4, 2021. He was born to the late Will Henry Moss and Ethel Beatrice Allen-Moss and was preceded in death by his brothers, Will Henry Jr, Jesse Moss, Robert “Snag” Moss, and Frank “Buck” Moss. George was the baby of six boys and was affectionally called...
Orletha Jamesette Harville
Mar 3, 2021
Ms Orletha Jamesette Harville was born on October 12, 1983 to Mary Lynk Harville and the Late, Oridell Russell Harville. Precious, You are our rainbow, our shining star and our sunshine!! Your love for listening to your musical keyboard, seeing and hearing you being happy and cheerful while enjoying it, brought love and joy to all of our hearts!! Thank...
Rowland Sheron Duke
Feb 26, 2021
Rowland Sherron Duke, departed his life on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born on April 16, 1962. He was preceded in death by his mother, the late Mrs. Myra Rena Duke and father, Rev. Bledsoe Wilson. He was educated in the Maury County school system, and he also attended the Nashville Technical School....
Karen Denise Lawrence
Feb 26, 2021
Life’s Reflections Karen Denise Lawrence was born February 10, 1960 to Reuben H. & Gertrude Coleman Lawrence in Nashville, Tennessee. Life’s span was exhausted and God’s Will was done Friday, February 26, 2021. Karen fought a good fight and she kept the faith. She was preceded in death by her long- time companion; Harry “Randy” Garrett; goddaughter, Mileah Quarles, her...
Eleanor Laprade Darts-Hart
Feb 25, 2021
Eleanor A. LaPrade Dartis-Hart was born on September 21, 1936 in Clarksville, Tennessee to loving parents Flora Bush LaPrade and Walter Esquire LaPrade. She was preceded in death by husbands James Alvin "Sunny" Dartis, Jr. and Charles Hart. Eleanor Dartis-Hart was educated in the public schools of Robertson County, Highland Institute Elementary School and Bransford High School. She graduated from...
Rena Patton Harris
Feb 24, 2021
Rena Patton Harris was born September 17, 1939 and departed this world on February 24, 2021. She was born in Nashville, TN to Will Patton and Serriner Southall. She was the 5th child born unto this union. William Patton, John Patton, Easter Patton, Cornelia Patton, and Frank James Patton and her first grandson, Jorron Pendleton, have preceded her in death....
Franklin Robert Bigsby Jr.
Feb 23, 2021
Franklin Robert Bigsby Jr. was born August 21, 1998 to April (Antonio) Tucker and Franklin Robert Bigsby. Jr. was born at Vanderbilt hospital, he is from South Nashville, Charles E. Davis. He went to Swab Elementary, attended Spectrum, where he later met Deztanee Sumrall and had a handsome young man Major Bigsby in 2017. Jr. Loves to eat, ride 4...
John Edward Newsom
Feb 22, 2021
John Edward Newsom His Story… John Edward Newsom, affectionately known as “Pookie” entered life on January 26, 1970 and began his Heavenly journey on February 22, 2021. John accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was baptized at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. Frank M. Spence. Later,...
Bernice Christian Brown
Feb 22, 2021
Ms. Bernice C. Brown was born June 3, 1927 to late Cordelia R. Pillow and Van & Annie Mae Davis. She accepted God as her Savior and was baptized at the age of 7 years old under the late Rev. Leon Roberts than later joined First John Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Carl Cross until she converted to...
Michael Kent Perkins
Feb 21, 2021
Deacon Michael Kent Perkins was born on September 1, 1964 in Nashville, TN to the late Edward Perkins Sr. and Mary Perkins. Michael attended McGavock High School and professed his love of Christ at a young age, when he became a member of Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church. He later served as a deacon at New Unity Church under the...
Joan Angela Armstrong
Feb 21, 2021
Who is Angela Armstrong? As the story is told, she is her mother’s answered prayer. After seven boys and one (tom-boy) girl, God answered her prayers and blessed Mary and James with a girl… I lived in Nashville for 13 years before moving to Washington, DC, but while I was here, I attended all of the great historical public schools...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
