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Obituaries

Obituaries for the Nashville Metro area.

Phillip George Gordon

Phillip George Gordon

Oct 19, 2017

Mr. Phillip George Gordon was born on July 27, 1954 to Mr. James S. Gordon, Sr., and Mrs. Mary E. Shaw Gordon. He departed this life peacefully on October 19, 2017 at Alive Hospice. Phillip attended Hillsboro High School in Nashville, TN and later attended Tennessee State University. Phillip accepted Christ at an early age, he became a member of...

Lee Roy Burks

Lee Roy Burks

Oct 15, 2017

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: John 11:25 Hey everybody I know you thought you would not see me here at this time, but I’m glad you all came to say goodbye to me and I pray our souls will meet again....

Dorothy Nora Trammell

Dorothy Nora Trammell

Oct 13, 2017

Departed this life Friday October 13, 2017. Dorothy was born in Nashville TN, to Ida Mae and John Baber. Dorothy was united in holy matrimony in 1962. Her hobbies were sewing, gardening, shopping and traveling. Dorothy is a member of Cleveland Street Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board under the leadership of Pastor Donald Snead. She is...

Pastor Grant Stevenson, Iii

Pastor Grant Stevenson, Iii

Oct 10, 2017

Age 80, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. His life was the amplitude of God's goodness. He was a leader: chosen and made usable by God through brokenness, tragedies and triumphs. He was a man of commitment and positive influence. He has gone the distance, leading and instructing God's people with honor, uninhibited...

Donquarious Diamonte Barber

Donquarious Diamonte Barber

Oct 7, 2017

Departed this life Saturday October 7, 2017. Donquarious was soft spoken, kind and humble. Donquarious loved all sports basketball was his favorite. He played basketball , football and cross country. Donquarious attended Hunter’s Lane and Pearl Cohn High School. Preceded in death by Grandparents, Eddie Coffee and Robert Barber; Great Grandparents, Jay Van and Doris Stevens, Elijah Clyburn. Survived by...

Margie (Marge) Harmon

Margie (Marge) Harmon

Oct 7, 2017

Margie (Marge) Harmon passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A Colorado native, Margie was born and raised in Denver and was the youngest of 7 children. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Torres and her brothers, Arthur, Jimmy, Phillip and sisters, Camille and Frances and husband, Ed Harmon. She has 1 surviving...

Jo Essie Patterson

Jo Essie Patterson

Oct 6, 2017

Friday afternoon, October 6, 2017 Jo Essie Patterson made a quite and beautiful transition from this earthly life to her heavenly home. Jo Essie Patterson was born November 22, 1950 in Eads, Tennessee to the parents of Richard Patterson and Mary Frances (Redd) Patterson. Jo’s faith in the Lord was rooted in a strong Christian heritage. She professed a hope...

Pastor Elton Lee Waller

Pastor Elton Lee Waller

Oct 2, 2017

Elton Lee Waller fearlessly and quietly took his first flight ever when he went home to be with the lord on Monday, October 2, 2017. Elton Lee Andres Waller was born on September 20, 1933 to Homer Lee and Louise (Comer) Waller in Brentwood, Tennessee, both who preceded him in death along with his sister Ruby Waller Young. Elton received...

Carrie Mae Vaughns

Carrie Mae Vaughns

Sep 29, 2017

Age 62, Age 48, transitioned September 29, 2017 at Metro General Hospital. Survived by loving family and friends. Complete obituary forthcoming, 615-650-5555.

Maurice Eugene (Reese) Harrison

Maurice Eugene (Reese) Harrison

Sep 27, 2017

Age 48, of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Skyline Medical Center. Survived by children, Maurice Harrison Jr. & Mariesha Harrison; mother, Violet Offutt; sister, Darshell Myers; devoted aunt, Sarah Brown; other aunts, Burma (Clarence Sr.) Cobbins & Gloria (Richard) Holt; uncles, Donald E. Harrison & William C. Harrison; fiancée, Tamika...

Barbara Jean Fowler

Barbara Jean Fowler

Sep 24, 2017

Barbara (Bobbi) Jean Rainey Fowler passed September 24, 2017 @ 12:17 a.m., at her home, after a long battle with kidney disease. Preceded in death by her parents Betty Jean Copelin Rainey and Louis Raymond Rainey. She is survived by her daughter Sherri Glass Clifton (Danny) of Mt. Juliet and son Thomas McEwen (Michelle) of Arrington; Three sisters, Brenda Rainey...

James Leroy (Pete) Roper

James Leroy (Pete) Roper

Sep 24, 2017

James Leroy “Pete” Roper was born June 11, 1956, in Madison, TN, the eldest son of Ronella Roper and the late Leroy Roper. He transitioned to eternal life Sunday, September 24, 2017. Pete was educated in Davidson County Public Schools and graduated from Maplewood High School in 1974. During his high school years, he studied auto mechanics and later went...

John " Peanut " Bennett

John " Peanut " Bennett

Sep 20, 2017

Departed this life Wednesday September 20, 2017. Survived by his devoted wife Pamela Phillips- Bennett; Son, Kevin Michael Bennett; mother, Diane Robertson; brother, Robin Bennett; sister-in-law, Joy (Keith) Phillips; Brother- in- laws, John Muir and Roy ( Karen) Phillips; a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives.

Kerry Wayne Birdsong

Kerry Wayne Birdsong

Sep 19, 2017

Kerry Wayne (Bird) Birdsong was born June 3, 1959 to the late Lucylle Cockril-Birdsong and Luther Edward Birdsong. He departed this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. Kerry Wayne attended North High Alumni School where he studied Photography. He graduated with the class of 1977. Upon his graduation, he enlisted in the...

Tammy Michelle Kirby-Clark

Tammy Michelle Kirby-Clark

Sep 18, 2017

Tammy Michelle Kirby-Clark was born November 30, 1972 in Nashville, Tennessee to Cynthia Kirby. She departed this life on September 18, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Tammy was educated in Davidson County Public Schools wear she was a graduate of Pearl Cohn High School. Tammy was married in Holy matrimony to James K. Clark, Sr., in 1993. She was employed...

Eric Michael Rodriguez

Eric Michael Rodriguez

Sep 16, 2017

Eric Michael Rodriguez, age 28 father, husband, brother, son, and friend passed away September 16, 2017. He was a devoted member of the biker community and foundation. He loved music, haunted houses, Nashville Nightmare, his children and family. He is survived by his mother, Christian Suzanne Rodriguez; father, Michael Scott Rodriguez; sisters, Jenny Elaine Reyes and Sarah Paige Rodriguez; wife,...

Demetrice (Meme) Osborne

Demetrice (Meme) Osborne

Sep 16, 2017

Demetrice Arlene Osborne (MeMe) the daughter of the Henry Osborne and Laura Bell Johnson Osborne was born on August 18, 1961. She departed from this life on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. Demetrice received her education in the Public Schools of Nashville, Tennessee. She accepted Christ at a early age at Glenn Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church under...

Ruthie Mai Dennis

Ruthie Mai Dennis

Sep 14, 2017

Age 88,transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Mrs. Ruthie Mai Dennis was born on January 7, 1929 in Nashville, TN to Edward Edmondson and Bessie Shelton Edmondson. Ruthie attended Nashville Public Schools. At an early age, Ruthie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a faithful member of the Richland...

William Cyril Mckissack

William Cyril Mckissack

Sep 9, 2017

William Cyril McKissack was born February 8, 1962 in Nashville, Tennessee to the union of James William and Sarah Elizabeth McKissack. He departed from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at his residence. William was educated in the Davidson County public schools and he was a graduate of Maplewood High School in the class...

Elijah John Smith Jr.

Elijah John Smith Jr.

Sep 8, 2017

Elijah John Smith Jr. was born April 29, 2003 in Nashville TN He attended Harris Hillman Special Education School. Elijah enjoyed music and eating. He had a smile that would light up a room. Elijah is preceded in death by great grandmother, Dorothy Washington. Elijah leaves to cherish his memories his loving mother: Joshela Woodard; brothers: Kaden, and Joshua Woodard;...

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