Obituaries
Obituaries for the Nashville Metro area.
Thelma Teresa Adams
Aug 23, 2018
Thelma Teresa Adams was born January 16, 1960 to the late Neal Adams and late Mary Thomas She was preceeded in death by sons, Percy(Boo) and Andrew (Pac man ) Adams; brother, Willie Thomas; sisters, Dollie Hudgins and Serita Gail Hills; niece, Sheila Miles; nephew, Thomas Anderson; great nephew, Marquice Miles. Thelma gave her life to Christ earlier in life....
Henry Albert Cotton
Aug 21, 2018
Henry Albert Cotton, Age 78 fondly known as (Buddy/Duck). At an early age he accepted Christ and was a member First Baptist Church West Nashville. Henry was a devoted TSU (A&I) fan and one of the founding member of the TSU Van Masters. Henry served in the US Air force until 1961 and after active duty he worked for NES...
Vincent Bernard Collier Sr.
Aug 20, 2018
Vincent B. Collier Sr., was born June 22, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Pastor Phillip D. and Nancy Collier. He attended Metro Nashville Public Schools. Vincent professed his faith in Jesus Christ, he became a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. As a young boy he sung in the Sunshine Band Choir at Shiloh. As a man he...
John Eugene Overton
Aug 19, 2018
On Sunday morning, August 19, 2018, John Eugene Overton passed away peacefully and swiftly at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. John was the oldest of 10 children born to the Pirly, Sr., and Roberta Brown Overton on September 19, 1935. He was educated in the Giles County Public School system and graduated from Bridgeforth High School in Pulaski,...
Hazel Durrett
Aug 16, 2018
Hazel Durrett was born December 20, 1945 in Greenbrier, Tennessee to Booker Durrett and Novella Durrett. She departed this life on August 16, 2018. Hazel attended Pearl High School were she graduated from. She was a very out going person who she never met a stranger. Hazel worked as a Wares Grader at Goodwill Industries in Nashville, Tennessee where she...
Alexander Jelleh
Aug 15, 2018
Alexander Jelleh, beloved member of the Liberian community in Nashville, passed away on July 24, 2018. He was known for his generous spirit, and for exuding hope, enthusiasm, and optimism, no matter what barriers he encountered. He was wise and patient, and never took for granted the opportunities he was given by his employers, friends, and loved ones. He was...
Cynthia Lynette Gardner
Aug 15, 2018
Cynthia Lynette Gardner graced this world with her essence on March 23, 1969 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the beautiful daughter of Carolyn Shakir (Nial Shakir) and Clifton Claybrooks. Cynthia was educated in the Metro Nashville public school system. Where she attended Maplewood High School in 1986. She loved to enjoy life and lived it one day at a time....
Melanie Nichole Whitaker
Aug 14, 2018
Melanie Nichole Whitaker was born on June 26, 1981 in Nashville, Tennessee to Clifford and Debbie Whitaker. She entered int sweet eternal rest on August 14, 2018. Melanie was a member of Faith Is The Victory in Nashville, TN and she continued her faith in the Lord throughout her life. Melanie was a graduate of Hunters Lane High School in...
Terrence Wesley Little
Aug 13, 2018
Age 35. Terrence “Wes Wes” Little was born May 16, 1983 to William Lyttle and Martha (Glass) Little in Battle Creek, MI. Terrence transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday August 13, 2018. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in Richland, MI and held an associates degree from Grand Rapids Community College. Friends and family will...
Carol Sue Green
Aug 10, 2018
Carol Sue Green age 60, passed away August 10, 2018. Preceded in death by husband, Tony Green; son, Tony Green, Jr; grandson, James Faulk; mother and father, Gladys Williamson & Claud Williamson; sisters, Ruby Carrol and Claudean Cobb. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Brandie Green; son, Ryan Rapheal; grandsons, Brandon Dement, Chase Adams and Anthony Green; granddaughters, Marissa...
Mary "Lousie" Edwards
Aug 9, 2018
Mary Louise Abernathy Edwards, known to many as “Louise”, was born February 19, 1936 to Queen Esther Abernathy in Nashville, Tennessee. Her husband, Lee Andrew Edwards, Jr. preceded her in death. Louise departed this life on August 9, 2018. Louise was educated in Nashville Public Schools. She was a proud graduate of Pearl High School. She later met and married...
Gary Raymard Sweatt
Aug 9, 2018
Gary Raynard Sweatt peacefully entered rest on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Gary was the oldest of five children and born December 9, 1952, in Nashville Tennessee, to the late Emerson & Joyce Sweatt. Gary was educated in the Nashville Davidson county school system and graduated with the class of 1970 from Meigs High School. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United...
Bobby “Boddie” Joe Jordan
Aug 7, 2018
Suddenly and far to soon. Bobby Joe Jordan passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018. Bobby was the son of Annie Mae Jordan and George Sales, both parents have preceded him in death. He was born on November 27, 1947 in Nashville, Tennessee and attended Metro Public Schools. Boddie was 70 years young at the time of his passing. Boddie...
Mansfield D. Neely Jr.
Aug 6, 2018
Mansfield Douglas Neely, Jr. was the eldest child, born March 21, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee to Mansfield Sr. and Allie Mae Tunstall Neely. Both parents preceded him in death as well as his beloved wife, Evelyn Joyce Murray Neely; sister, Beverly Gail Neely; brother, Robert Allen Neely; and son-in-law, Arthur Lee Dunn. Mansfield was educated in Nashville Catholic Schools and...
Doreen "Debbie" Johnson
Aug 5, 2018
Doreen D. Johnson affectionately known as “Debbie” age 62, of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer on August 5, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Doreen was born March 28, 1956 in San Francisco, California. She was the 4th of 9 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and Hershel Mills; two...
Mandrell Newsom
Aug 4, 2018
Mandrell Newsome was born August 30, 1980 to Helen Terrell and Sylvester Kelly of on Nashville, TN. He departed this earthly life to live with his heavenly father Saturday, August 4, 2018. Mandrell received most of his education in the Metropolitan Public Schools, but obtained his High School Diploma at Peabody High School, in Memphis, Tennessee. Mandrell accepted Christ into...
Theotis Michael Sanders Sr.
Aug 4, 2018
Theotis Michael Sanders, Sr. was born on July 24, 1957 to Carol Marlene White Sanders and Theotis Sanders in Warren Ohio. Theotis was educated in Warren, Ohio, attending Lakeview High School. He graduated in 1975. He married on January 28, 2005 to Katherine Elizabeth Jones. Theotis was employed with the In Group. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, cards...
Retired District Chief Henry Booker Jr.
Jul 27, 2018
Henry Booker Jr., was born August 7,1953 to Pastor Henry Booker, Sr and Louise Booker -Oliver in Nashville, Tennessee. He departed this earthly life on July 27, 2018. Henry accepted Christ as Savior at an early age at the Saint James M. B. Church under the pastorate of the late Morgan Frierson where he served as a Deacon and Sunday...
Shontay Spears
Jul 25, 2018
Shontay Nicole Spears was born July 14, 1978 in Nashville, TN to the parents of L. T. Brown and Annie Spears. She departed this life Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN. Shontay accepted Christ at an early age. Shontay was educated in the Nashville Davidson County schools, she was employed with Seniors Helpers until her health...
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