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Obituaries

Obituaries for the Nashville Metro area.

Milford Robert Stratton

Milford Robert Stratton

Nov 26, 2023

Milford R. Stratton, (76), of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on November 26, 2023. Milford, fondly know by many as Stratton, was born to Johnny Campbell and Ida Mae Stratton, on September 24, 1947. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, and dear friend. He was an alumni of Pearl High School. After more than 20 years of dedicated service, he...

Tracey M. Hall

Tracey M. Hall

Nov 25, 2023

Tracey M. Hall, age 43 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memory. The completed obituary will be forthcoming.

Overton Merritt, Jr.

Overton Merritt, Jr.

Nov 24, 2023

Overton Merritt Jr., age 78 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Overton Merritt Jr. was the second child to the late Overton Merritt Sr. and the late Beatrice (Hendricks), born on September 5, 1945.  He was preceded in death by Mrs. Gayle Merritt, and daughter Kimberly Michelle; 2 brothers and 2 sisters,...

Marguerite Betty

Marguerite Betty

Nov 23, 2023

Marguerite Betty, age 73 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Rita leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Tressa Everett (Calvin); two sons, Jeffrey Rucker and Shaun Betty (Amy); two sisters, Frances Williams and Delores Rucker; nine grandchildren, Travis Rucker, Shontoria Stem (John), Shonte Shack, Shawn Betty, Shaunia Betty, Tyhara Betty, Andea...

Don Munsel Foster

Don Munsel Foster

Nov 21, 2023

In Loving MemoryDon Munsel FosterNov 2, 1957 - Nov 21, 2023

Don was born on November 2, 1957 in Nashville, Tennessee to Dessie and Clifford Foster. He was the youngest of five siblings. Don passed peacefully from this life on the morning of November 21, 2023 after a gradual decline in health.  He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last...

David Donnell Cartwright

David Donnell Cartwright

Nov 20, 2023

David Donnell Cartwright, Age 62 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Nov. 20, 2023.

Preceded in death by parents Mary Tom and Van Cartwright; and siblings Joe Cartwright, Willie Cooper, and Bessie Hanserd.

Survived by wife Denice; sons, MichaelMichael (Rachel) and Jonas Cartwright; grandchildren Ebony, Angel, Adrian, Samuel, Caleb, and Christian; siblings, Helen Pardue, Nancy  Muhammad, Abdur (Cassandra)...

James Ferman Pride

James Ferman Pride

Nov 19, 2023

 

James Ferman Pride was born to Joe Frank Pride and Oma Lee Manning Pride in New Middleton, TN on November 2, 1938.  He departed this life on November 19, 2023.  He is preceded in death by both parents, four brothers, and one sister.  He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of 58 years Sarah Ann Pride, devoted children Angela...

Joyce Elizabeth Morton

Joyce Elizabeth Morton

Nov 18, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Morton, age 77 of Nolensville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, father: Samuel Waters; mother: Sallie Morton; sisters: Margaret Jobe; Edna Bradley and Mary Davis.

Joyce leaves to celebrate this life and memory her beloved and devoted daughters: Valerie Anderson; Monica...

Wilamenia Elizabeth Thomas

Wilamenia Elizabeth Thomas

Nov 17, 2023

Wilamenia Elizabeth Thomas, age 64 of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Tuesday, November 17, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her life partner of 25 years, Ray Sanders. Remembering the life that she led are her daughters, Donzalay Thomas, and Ebony Sanders and Goddaughter Ackema Walker, all of Nashville, TN; siblings, William Thomas, Michael...

David Monroe Coleman

David Monroe Coleman

Nov 14, 2023

David Monroe Coleman was born March 10, 1962 to the parents of Jessie Thomas and Katie Coleman.  He attended Nashville Metropolitan Public School. Upon leaving school, he started work at Jim Coursey Bar-B-Que and  Ferguson Restaurant Equipment Company and Vanderbilt Medical Center in the Dietary Department.  Dave also worked at the original Doll’s Cafe with his sister Eddie "Doll" Harris. He eventually...

Robert L. Butler

Robert L. Butler

Nov 13, 2023

Robert L. Butler, age 66 transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Monday, November 13, 2023.

He is survived by the mother of his children, Delores J. Jolly, and his five beloved children: Trina Jolly Kershaw, Lamont (Tye) Jolly, Michael M. Jolly, Crystal S. Jolly, and Christopher J. Jolly. His brother Marshel Butler (Stacey) and sister Barbara...

Myrtle L. A. Jones

Myrtle L. A. Jones

Nov 12, 2023

Ms. Myrtle L. A. Jones of Nashville transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, November 12, 2023. She leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish her memory. The completed obituary will be forthcoming.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Jones Jr., Joseph Jones and Kelly Jones; and one sister, Mary...

Sandra Jacqueline Gordon

Sandra Jacqueline Gordon

Nov 12, 2023

 

Sandra Jacqueline Gordon (“Sweet Pea”) was born June 19, 1945, to Lawrence and Mary MildredTeasley both parents preceded her in death, also her sister Linda Rucker, and her son Ronnie Teasleyand nephews Michael Teasley and Dwight Menifee. Sandra was educated in Nashville Public Schools agraduate from Pearl High School. “Sweet Pea” as she fondly called accepted Christ at an...

James Earl Kent, Jr.

James Earl Kent, Jr.

Nov 6, 2023

James leaves to cherish his memories two beautiful and loving daughters, Kathy Kent of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Kimberly Tounsel (Tommie Tounsel) of Shelby Township, Michigan two amazing and devoted sons, Tyrone Gates Kent of Detroit, Michigan, and Ervin Kent (Amber Kent) of Clarksville, Tennessee.

 

James was preceded in death by his brother, Willie M. Turner Sr. (Billy) (deceased) Linda Coe of West Palm Beach, Florida....

Archie Lee Gupton

Archie Lee Gupton

Nov 5, 2023

Archie Lee Gupton, age 55, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory. The completed obituary will be forthcoming. Please keep the family of Mr. Archie Lee Gupton in your thoughts and prayers

Tylec Zitwan Mullins

Tylec Zitwan Mullins

Nov 4, 2023

Tylec Zitwan Mullins age 24, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Yvonne Holt-Allen; great grandmothers, Nannie Holt, Hazel Vaughn, and Lucille Reffegee (adopted), and uncle, Demarlo Williams. 

 

Tylec leaves to cherish his memory parents, Sheldon Williams (father), LaDarius “Toejoe” Reffegee (adopted father) Lynndottoues Mullins...

Sandra M. Harvell

Sandra M. Harvell

Nov 3, 2023

Sandra Marie Harvell, a beloved educator and cherished member of the Nashville community, passed away on November 3, 2023, in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on February 27, 1951, to the proud parents James Davis and Mary Katherine Cohen Davis.Sandra's passion for education was evident throughout her life. She embarked on a fulfilling career that spanned various...

Bettie Sharpe Easley

Bettie Sharpe Easley

Nov 1, 2023

 

“The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord”

Mrs. Bettie Sharpe Easley, was born October 14, 1924, to late Mr. Alfred Sharpe Sr. and the late Mrs. Mattie Sharp Willis. She departed from this life on November 1, 2023.

She was one of eight children born in which six preceded her in death....

William Nathaniel Woodmore, Sr.

William Nathaniel Woodmore, Sr.

Nov 1, 2023

William Nathaniel “Woody” Woodmore Sr. was born in Lebanon, Tennessee, on August 26, 1946, and transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Lee Woodmore, and brother, Curtis Woodmore.

He leaves a host of devoted family members and friends to cherish his memory, including his wife...

Sherryse Amauri Wilson

Sherryse Amauri Wilson

Oct 24, 2023

Passed October 24, 2023 .  

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