Obituaries
Obituaries for the Nashville Metro area.
Gleason Ramey Rogers
Feb 18, 2018
Gleason Ramey Rogers life consisted of being a joy to whomever he was around. He did not meet a stranger and when you were with Gleason you were definitely going to be in a good mood and laughing. Gleason was the eleventh of fifteen children, born on July 6, 1955, to Samuel Rogers Jr. and Eula Ramey Rogers who preceded...
Minnie L. Buchanan
Feb 17, 2018
Age 89, passed Feb. 17, 2018. Survived by her children, Inez Guthrie, Dorothy (Larry) Nelson, Charlie (Wilma) Buchanan & Melvin (India) Buchanan; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; sister, Della Covington. Public viewing Friday, Feb. 23rd from 1-5pm at Highland Hills Chapel, 2422 Brick Church Pike. Visitation Saturday, Feb. 24th from 11am-12noon with funeral to follow at Big Harpeth United Primitive Baptist...
Josie L. Wilson
Feb 16, 2018
A Tribute to a Virtuous Woman Josie Louise Wilson On Wednesday, April 27, 1932 in the small rural town of Pewee Valley in Oldham County, Kentucky a beautiful African Violet was born. She was the fifth child born to her loving parents, the late Andrew Lee and Lizetta Gales Porter. Seven of her siblings preceded her in death; Charles Porter,...
Leon Jennings
Feb 15, 2018
Age 85, departed this life February 15, 2018. Leon was the first Black African American to join the United States Air Force. He is survived by his totally devoted wife of 34 years, Dometra Jennings; daughter, Michelle Jennings; grandson, Previn Jennings; step children, Paulette Burney, Tanya Hardiman & Terrance Hardiman; 4 step grandchildren, 3 step great grandchildren and a host...
Joshua Edward Spurling
Feb 14, 2018
Joshua Edward Spurling, age 36, of Knoxville, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He loved and enjoyed doing tattoos, spending time on the lake, playing basketball and drawing. Joshua was proceeded in death by his father, Kenneth Spurling; mother, Kathy Spurling; sister, Cassie Spurling; grandfather, Edward Clark Spurling; and grandmother, Birtha Neoma Haynes. He is survived by his daughter Addilyn...
Bobbie Crutcher
Feb 14, 2018
Transitioned from this life on Wednesday February 14th, 2018. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice is forthcoming.
Bobbie Lee Crutcher
Feb 14, 2018
Departed this life Wednesday February 14, 2018. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice is forthcoming.
Iantha Vivian Martin Beard Jones
Feb 8, 2018
Iantha Vivian Martin Beard Jones was born November 30, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee to William and Amie Lucy Knight Martin. She made her heavenly transition on Thursday, February 08, 2018. Iantha accepted Christ at an early age and united with First Baptist Church, East Nashville; Bethel AME-Oxnard, CA; served on the Mother’s Board at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Antioch,...
Lillie Rose Manlove
Feb 6, 2018
Lillie Rose Hosley was born August 13, 1938, in Atlanta Georgia to the late John Hosley and Elizabeth Hosley Hope. She fell asleep in death on February 6, 2018, after a brief illness. Lillie was educated in the public-school system of Atlanta, Georgia, and after graduation, went to Spellman College, and later transferred to Tennessee State University when her mother...
Robert A. Harper Jr.
Feb 6, 2018
Robert A. Harper, Jr., (Lil Jr.) was born February 15, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee to the parents of Robert A. Harper, Sr. and Minnie Carr Harper. He departed this life February 6, 2018. Robert received his formal education in Nashville, TN in the Davidson County public schools system. Robert truly lived life to the fullest. He was a kind and...
Leon Hicks Sr.
Jan 31, 2018
Leon Hicks, Sr, graced this world with his essence on February 8, 1949 in Pine Bluff, AK to John Hicks and Corine (Lee) Hicks. Leon received his formal education in Milwaukee, Wisc public school system. He worked for manufactory Co’s Evinrude Motors, hefch originators manufacturer, and the animal hospital. November 9, 1969 Leon met the love of his life, Alice...
Minnie Lee Buchanan
Jan 23, 2018
Age 70, retired educator for Metro Public Schools departed this life January 23, 2018 at Saint Thomas - West Hospital. Minnie Lee Buchanan was born April 29th,1947 from the union of Charlie Buchanan, Sr. and Minnie Buchanan. She was the third child of seven children. Minnie graduated from Haynes High School in 1965. She finished at Tennessee State University in...
Welbert Hampton
Jan 22, 2018
Departed this life Monday January 22, 2018. Survived by family and friends. Complete notice is forthcoming.
Thea Ashley Flair
Jan 17, 2018
Age 29, of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at TriStar Summit Medical Center. Survived by Aaron Flair; loving children, Aniyah, Aaliyah, Alaina, Azaria and Breylen; mother, LaTonia Nolden; father, Sterling Persons; sisters, Monique, Tonia, Clothide and Shinique Persons; brother, Adonis Marshall; niece, Assimha Walls; mother-in-law, Beverly Flair; father-in-law, Andreal McLemore; brother-in-law,...
Dennis Wayne Moss Sr.
Jan 16, 2018
Dennis W. Moss (Wayne), Sr., Age 75, of Nashville went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2018. He was a faithful Christian and served as a deacon for many years at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church. His work history included 28 years at Bi-Rite Food Town, The State of TN for 10 years and Co-Owner of Middle Tennessee...
Joe Edward Jackson Sr.
Jan 15, 2018
Joe Edward Jackson Sr., age 69 of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born to Joseph and Mattie Lee Jackson on September 24, 1948. Joe attended Davison County Public Schools. He was a master concrete mason for over 50 years and a dedicated union member. Joe took great pride in his work and his expertise...
James Cephus Durrett
Jan 14, 2018
James “Cephus” Durrett was born January 10, 1945 in White House, Tennessee to Booker Durrett and Novella Durrett. He departed this life on January 14, 2018. James attended Bransford High School and Pearl High School, where he was a star basketball player. James was a master carpenter who dedicated his work to individuals in the Nashville and surrounding areas. He...
Flavel Marie Hughes Stovall
Jan 13, 2018
Home going celebration for Flavel Marie Hughes Stovall. She was the first born to Thomas Hughes Sr., and Ethel Goodman on September 20, 1924. She was followed by brother, Thomas Hughes, Jr. and sister, Kathryn Phillips; who preceded her in death. Flavel Marie attended Nashville Public Schools and graduated from Pearl High School in 1942. Her hobbies included: collecting indian...
Mildred Lee Patton
Jan 12, 2018
Age 90, departed this life January 12, 2018. Survived by devoted daughter, Marian Lawless; devoted granddaughter, Tacora Wright; devoted grandsons, Tony Wright and Ronnie Wright; devoted granddaughter, Aarian Willias; devoted great grandson, Jamarius Williams; other family and friends. Special thanks to the Alive Hospice/West Team. Visitation, Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 11:30-12:30pm with Graveside service at 1:00pm in the Nashville...
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