Obituaries

Elizabeth  Hawkins

Elizabeth Hawkins

Apr 18, 2014

Elizabeth Hawkins Nashville, TN Passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 in Omaha, NE. She had been there for about two months, living with family while recovering from an extended illness.  Preceded in death by her son, Jimmy L. Hawkins. She is survived by daughters, Ann Cartwright, Raynetta Marable and Mary Thompson, all of Nashville, TN, Nettie and husband, James W....

Eddie  Blair

Eddie Blair

Apr 17, 2014

Eddie Pearl Blair Nashville, TN Passed away April 17, 2014. Survived by siblings, Ostranda (Louise), James & Barbara Blair, Lois Purnell, Paula Hill & Juritha (Dante) Brent; a host of other relatives & friends.  Visitation Tuesday, 11-12 with funeral to follow at New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church, 3810 Gallatin Pk. with Pastor V.S. Sweeting, Eulogist. Viewing Monday, 12-6 p.m. at...

Girley  Wilks

Girley Wilks

Apr 15, 2014

Girley Wilks Nashville, TN Age 79, passed away April 15, 2014. Survived by loving family. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at Boyce St. Baptist Church, 1620 Rosa Parks Blvd. Funeral Wednesday, 12 Noon, at Crystal Fountain Church, 1003 Russell St. Rev. Michael Graves, Pastor. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Girley Wilks

Wilks  Girley

Wilks Girley

Apr 15, 2014

Wilks Girley Nashville, TN Age 79, passed away April 15, 2014. Complete obit later. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Wilks Girley

Barbara J.  Brown

Barbara J. Brown

Apr 14, 2014

Barbara J. Brown Nashville, TN Passed away on April 14, 2014 at the age of 75.  She is preceded in death by parents, Robert & Thelma Clark; daughter, Bridgett Brown; brother, Robert Clark III; sisters, Annie (Henry) Starnes, Delores Condrey & Susie Pierce.  She is survived by devoted husband, Lewis Brown, Sr.; loving children, Freda (Jack) Sanford, Lewis (Eureka) Brown,...

Johnny  Odom

Johnny Odom

Apr 11, 2014

Johnny Odom Nashville, TN Age 59, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2014.  Survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Jonica Odom and son, Calvin Winston; devoted sisters, Patricia Howard, Cassandra Bennett, Earline Holmes; devoted brothers, Clifford, David, Thaddeus, Joseph and Michael Odom; two aunts, Mary Childs and Lillie Stallworth; former wife, Mary Odom; grandchildren, Javion, Jaeda and...

Ruth  Spence

Ruth Spence

Apr 9, 2014

Ruth Joyce Spence Nashville, TN Age 87, passed away April 9, 2014 at St. Thomas West Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Frank Mason Spence; parents, Louise & Cornell Gray; son, Royce Cornelius Doak, Sr.; sisters, Janell Woodard, Martha Etta McCullough & Corella Caldwell. Survived by beloved daughter, Betty (Leslie) Hunter; stepdaughter, Hazel Webb; daughter-in-law,...

Beverly  Gleaves

Beverly Gleaves

Apr 6, 2014

Beverly Gleaves Nashville, TN Passed away April 6, 2014. Survived by children, Shermeas, Ira, & Antonio; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday 12-6 at funeral home. Visitation Friday 6-7 with funeral to follow at St. Luke P.B. Church, 135 Lewis St. Send flowers to the service of Beverly Gleaves

Vincent  Wilkerson

Vincent Wilkerson

Apr 6, 2014

Nashville, TN Age 50, passed away April 6, 2014. Preceded in death by father, James Wilkerson, Sr.  Survived by mother, Geraldine Mays Wilkerson; siblings, James Jr., Anthony (Marie), Richard (Linda), Randolph (Crystal) & Maurice Wilkerson; other relatives & friends.  Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Saturday, 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow at the funeral home. Pastor H. Bruce Maxwell, Eulogist....

Gladys O.  Jackson

Gladys O. Jackson

Apr 5, 2014

Gladys O. Jackson Nashville, TN Passed away April 5, 2014. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew Jackson.  Survived by nieces & nephews, Faith & Imani Walker, Laura 'Shelly' Taylor Hollerman (Ellis), Laventress Bullock (Donna), William English (Tina), Ulyesses Bullock, Freddie G. Bullock, Joyce Ann McGavock, Willie Mae Bullock & Kimberly Bullock; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday,...

Edward Lee  Gift

Edward Lee Gift

Apr 4, 2014

Edward Lee Gift Nashville, TN Age 53. Passed away April 4, 2014.  Survived by Robert (Elaine), Betty, Jerry, J.D. (Melissa), Jr., Danny (Minnie) & Emanuel Gift & Lena Hastings; a host of other relatives.  Viewing Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home.  Visitation Monday, 11-12 noon with funeral to follow at Universal Christian Holiness Church, 1815 Shelby Avenue, Bishop Fred...

Tenesia  Thorpe

Tenesia Thorpe

Apr 4, 2014

Tenesia Shantel Thorpe Nashville, TN Age 39, passed away April 4, 2014. Survived by three daughters, LaNeshia, LaNitra and RaQuesa; devoted companion, Dominique Washington; loving mother, Robbie Thorpe; sisters, Sharon, Karen and LaTonya; brothers, Daniel and James; grandmother, Birdie Ball; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation...

Herbert Lee  Bond

Herbert Lee Bond

Apr 3, 2014

Herbert Lee Bond Nashville, TN Age 60, passed away April 3, 2014.  Survived by siblings, Eva Huddleston (Elbert), Bertha Rogers, Mae (Tony) Cunningham, Reece Bond (Mary); a host of other relatives & friends.  Viewing Saturday, 12-3 p.m., at the funeral home. Funeral Sunday, 3 p.m., at Faith Church, 1208 Litton Ave. Pastor Cora Alston, Eulogist, Rev. Mary Marks, Officiant. Terrell...

Amos  Buford

Amos Buford

Mar 26, 2014

Amos Buford Nashville, TN Age 74. Passed away suddenly March 26, 2014.  Survived by wife, Mildred Buford; son, Michael (Tina) Buford; daughters, Tanya (Patrick) Peebles, Samantha Buford, Sabrina Buford, Katrina Buford & Tahnee (Robert) Bradley; sister, Frances Buford; brother, William Buford; sisters-in-law, Annie (Samual) White, Katie Sanders; brothers-in-law, Jese (Connie) Sanders & Percy Sanders; 16 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; a...

Mrs. Ella Christin  Gray

Mrs. Ella Christin Gray

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Ella Christine (Watson) Gray Nashville, TN Departed her earthly life on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 after 88 wonderful years.  Preceded in death by devoted husband of 65 years, Deacon Tyne Gray, Sr. and sons, Tyne Jr., James and Edward Gray.  Survived by loving family: Christine Delores (Herbert) Byars, Theresa Gray, Robert (Donna), Anzio (Jacqueline) of Macon, GA, Dwight and...

Rev. Albert  Davis, Sr.

Rev. Albert Davis, Sr.

Mar 24, 2014

Rev. Albert  Davis, Sr. Nashville, TN Age 88, passed away March 24, 2014. Survived by 4 children, 7 grand, 9 great-grand & 15 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives & friends.  Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Friday, 1-2 p.m., with funeral to follow at Greater Covenant Outreach Church, 613 Ewing Dr., Pastor Michael Harvey, Officiant. Terrell...

Frances  Johnson-Davis

Frances Johnson-Davis

Mar 23, 2014

Frances Johnson-Davis Nashville, TN Passed away March 23, 2014. Survived by children, sister a host of other relatives & friends.  Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m., at funeral home. Visitation Saturday, 11 a.m. -12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, 2128 11th Ave. N., Rev. E. Sanders, Pastor. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service...

Richard  Myers, Sr.

Richard Myers, Sr.

Mar 22, 2014

Richard  Myers, Sr. Clarksville, TN Passed away March 22, 2014. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Friday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at  Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Richard Myers, Sr.

Louiza  Green

Louiza Green

Mar 21, 2014

Louiza Burks Green Nashville, TN Age 97 of Nashville went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2014. Although she had no birth children, she is survived by daughters in Christ, Ramona(Rev. John) Perry, Annie Timberlake, granddaughter, Kimberly (Sean) Waller, grandson, Christopher(Alice) Woods, nephews, Sam(Christine) Green, Bernard Green, Mack Green, foster daughter, Linda Burkholder, foster sons, Frank Burkholder, John(Nell)...

Renestine  Wright

Renestine Wright

Mar 20, 2014

Renestine Wright Nashville, TN Passed away March 20, 2014.  Survived by children, Constance, Tammy, Ike Jr. & Sterling Wright; 8 grandchildren; a host of other relatives & friends.  Viewing Monday, 12-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at Meharry Blvd. Church of God, 1212 Meharry Blvd. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Send flowers to the...