Obituaries

Ethel B.  Cole

Ethel B. Cole

Sep 22, 2013

COLE, Ethel B. Age 78. September 22, 2013. Survived by son, Leroy Brown; devoted companion, Raymond Whitson; a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation Monday, 10-11 a.m. with funeral to follow at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Ethel B. Cole

Charlene Jones  McCroskey

Charlene Jones McCroskey

Sep 22, 2013

McCROSKEY, Charlene Jones Age 74. September 22, 2013. Memories will be cherished by her children, Donna, Aretha, Kelly, Nathaniel, Rodriquez & Andrew; several other relatives & friends too numerous to name. Visitation Friday, 3-7 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation Saturday, 11-12 Noon with funeral to follow at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, 1022 New Providence Pass, Madison, TN; Bishop Willie...

Linda  Gardner

Linda Gardner

Sep 22, 2013

GARDNER, Linda Age 55. September 22, 2013. Survived by daughter, Iona Rice; twin sister, Cynthia Edwards; other siblings, relatives & friends. Viewing Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Monday, 11-1 p.m., with funeral to follow at Western Oak Grove Baptist Church, Buchanan, TN. Burial in Church Cemetery. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the...

Blanche  Warfield

Blanche Warfield

Sep 22, 2013

WARFIELD, Blanche Age 98. September 22, 2013. Survived by children, John (Ruth), Robert (Doris), & Clarence Warfield, Carolyn (Eddie) Fletcher & Frances Cade; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Saturday, 10-11 a.m. with funeral to follow at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Blanche Warfield

Benjamin Lee  Thorne

Benjamin Lee Thorne

Sep 21, 2013

THORNE, Benjamin Lee Age 68. September 21, 2013. Survived by son, Benjamin Thorne; sister, Deloris Thorne; step-daughter, Sharon Rencher; grandchildren; other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Friday, 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, 615-244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Benjamin Lee Thorne

Rev. Willie B.  Melson

Rev. Willie B. Melson

Sep 17, 2013

MELSON, Rev. Willie B. Age 100. September 17, 2013. Survived by grandchildren, Kevin (Yolanda) Kidd & Xandria Kidd; great-grandchildren, Trenae Thomas, Elijah Brittiney Turner, Kaylin, Alicia, Lauren & Carmyn Kidd; a host of relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m., at funeral home. Visitation Friday, 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow at St. Luke C.M.E. Church, Dr. Ronald Powe, Eulogist....

Rev. George H. 'Uncle George'  Gordon

Rev. George H. 'Uncle George' Gordon

Sep 16, 2013

GORDON, Rev. George H. "Uncle George" Age 75 of Nashville. September 16, 2013. Survived by son, Victor (Dorothy) Gordon; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Finney; brothers, Thomas Gordon & devoted, Lewis Gordon; devoted niece, Brenda (Grover) Scales; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from...

Deford  Bailey, Jr,

Deford Bailey, Jr,

Sep 15, 2013

BAILEY, JR., DeFord Age 81 of Nashville. Called home to rest September 15, 2013. He was the son of Country Music Hall of Famer, DeFord Bailey, Sr. He leaves behind 2 caring sisters, 10 devoted children, 26 loving grandchildren & 29 great-grandchildren. He was a musician & dedicated member at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. Bailey was a true legend in...

Tammy  Siharat

Tammy Siharat

Sep 15, 2013

SIHARAT, Tammy R. Age 45. September 15, 2013. Survived by children, Bruce & Diana; other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday, 1-5 p.m. Funeral service Friday, 2 p.m. at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Tammy Siharat

James Wilson 'B.J. Big Daddy'  Buchanan III

James Wilson 'B.J. Big Daddy' Buchanan III

Sep 11, 2013

BUCHANAN III, James Wilson "B.J. Big Daddy" Age 19. Departed this earth a hero on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 when he saved his big brother's life by jumping in front of an oncoming vehicle. His loving personality & vibrant smile will forever be remembered. Survived by parents, James & Barbara Buchanan; brother, William; sister, Santana; brother, Jeremy; sister, Jessica; twin...

Floretta  Wade

Floretta Wade

Sep 9, 2013

WADE, Floretta Settles Age 69 of Nashville. September 9, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Henry Crockett Wade; father, Joseph Settles & daughter, Jewell Brown. Survived by mother, Bishop Flora Knox; son, James (Teresa) Elliott; daughter, Rosary Elliott; brothers, Fred (Joyce) Settles, Kent (Brenda) Walker, Kelvin (April) Walker; 7 grand & 11 great-grandchildren. Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m. at funeral home....

Loretta 'L.B.'  Phillips

Loretta 'L.B.' Phillips

Sep 9, 2013

PHILLIPS, Loretta "L.B." Of Nashville. Went to be with the King on Monday, September 9, 2013. Preceded in death by brothers, Darryl and Micheal Appleton. Left to cherish her memory devoted son, Romonte K. Phillips; loving daughter, Shamar V. Dillard; lifelong companion, Calvin Little; mother, Margaret Appleton; grandmother, Lenora Pettus; sisters, Mellnee Ransom, Sharon Gant, Allysa Spinks, Anita (Tim) Eason,...

Robert  Wynn

Robert Wynn

Sep 8, 2013

WYNN, Robert Age 40. September 8, 2013. Funeral service 6 p.m. Friday, at The Lord's Friendly Mission Church, 506 S. 14th St. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Robert Wynn

Allie  Petty

Allie Petty

Sep 6, 2013

PETTY, Allie M. Age 65 of Nashville. September 6, 2013. Survived by children, Tracey Falls & Charles Petty, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; other relatives & friends. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Allie Petty

Jetra Marvella  Copeland

Jetra Marvella Copeland

Sep 3, 2013

COPELAND, Jetra Marvella Age 70 of Nashville. September 3, 2013. Survived by devoted children, Anthony Copeland, Doris Copeland & Carla Copeland; sisters, Barbara (Harry) Cooper, Pauline (JW) Webb, & Louise (Jackie) Haynes; several other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, 11-12 Noon with funeral to follow at Greater Enon Baptist Church, 313 East Walnut Ave., McKenzie, TN. Rev. Chris Johnson Eulogist....

Eric Lovell  Martin

Eric Lovell Martin

Sep 1, 2013

MARTIN, Eric Lovell Age 58 of Nashville. September 1, 2013.Visitation Thursday, September 5th, 12 Noon - 6 p.m.; Friday, September 6, 2013 visitation 11-12 p.m. with funeral to follow at Terrell Broady Funeral Home.Survived by parents, John and Lee Ella Martin; sisters, Willia Fitzgerald, Othelia Taylor, Felicia Walker and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.In lieu of...

Clara  Hill-Gross

Clara Hill-Gross

Aug 31, 2013

Clara Hill-Gross Nashville, TN October 31, 2013. Survived by loving family. Obit later. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Clara Hill-Gross

Allie M.  Blanche

Allie M. Blanche

Aug 30, 2013

BLANCHE, Allie M. Age 65, Nashville. August 30, 2013. Survived by loving family. Viewing Friday 12-6 at funeral home. Visitation Saturday 11-12 with funeral to follow at New Faith Baptist Church Hummingbird Dr., Pastor Robert Beard, Eulogist. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, INC., (615)244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Allie M. Blanche

Sandra E.  Kelley

Sandra E. Kelley

Aug 29, 2013

KELLEY, Sandra E. Age 60 of Nashville. August 29, 2013. Survived by children, Lamonica (Tracy) Davidson, Sid (Teka) Odom; grandchildren, Justin & Jordan Bell, Brittany & Sydney Odom, Morgan Davidson; mother, Lillie Mae Bean; siblings, Barbara Hill, Debrah Means, Janice Gordon, Millard Lee, Victor (Margaret) Lee, Jerry (Angela) Bean, Stanley Bean, Lindsey Bean; a host of other relatives; devoted friend,...

Helen F.  Douglas

Helen F. Douglas

Aug 29, 2013

DOUGLAS, Helen F. Age 68. August 29, 2013. Survived by loving children, Bobby (Shonte) Douglas and Tonya (Kerry) Frazier; companion, John Baynjum; devoted grandchildren, Shatika & Darrell; 10 other grand children; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Emma Cotter; a host of relatives & friends. Visitation Wednesday from 11 a.m. til 12 noon with funeral to follow at Mt. Calvary M.B. Church,...