Obituaries

Luverta  Alexander

Luverta Alexander

May 18, 2013

ALEXANDER, Luverta A. Age 76. May 18, 2013. Survived by daughters, Jan Blackmon & Corliss Alexander; granddaughters, Nakia & Meko Davis; great-grandchildren, Ceraya Liggett & Richard Bigsby; niece, Nichole Scott Banks; nephew, Terrence Alexander, Sr.; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Friday, 12-6 p.m. Visitation Saturday, 11-12 Noon, with funeral to follow at TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615)...

Marvenia  Mallory

Marvenia Mallory

May 15, 2013

MALLORY, Marvenia E. Age 86 of Nashville. May 15, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Supt. Dennis Mallory. Survived by sons, Samuel Scott, Jr., Ronald (Jacqueline) Scott, Michael (Anna) Scott and Isaac Mallory; daughters, Vivian Washington, Raynell Mallory and Anise Tisdale; sisters, Marvetta Haynes, Denise (Howard) Haynes and Jacqueline Coffee; brother, Albert (Jacqueline) Blakey; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews,...

Mary Ann  Williamson

Mary Ann Williamson

May 14, 2013

WILLIAMSON, Mary Ann "May-May" Age 57 born in Nashville, TN on February 25, 1956. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, James O. Williamson, Jr.; brother, Maurice A. Williamson and grandmother, Vinnie Moss. Mary "May-May" Williamson leaves to cherish her memory her devoted and loving mother, Mattie Williamson; four beautiful...

Rose  French

Rose French

May 14, 2013

FRENCH, Rose Marie Age 69 of Nashville. May 14, 2013. She was born June 5, 1943 in Ft. Dix, NJ. to the parents, Morris & Dorithy Thieman. She was a graduate of T.S.U. where she received her Nursing Degree. She was a retired RN from the V. A. Hospital. Rose is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Clarence...

John  Sevier, Jr.

John Sevier, Jr.

May 13, 2013

SEVIER, JR., John Otis Age 83 of Nashville. Entered into his eternal home on Monday, May 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents of Savannah, TN, John Otis, Sr. and Elizabeth Shelby; first wife, Cora Mae Porter; brothers, Charles Douglas & Melton Sevier; sister, Mamie Hardiman & wife of 42 years, Dorothy Alice Washington-Sevier. Survived by children,...

Vera  Talley

Vera Talley

May 13, 2013

TALLEY, Vera L. Age 82 of Nashville. May 13, 2013. Survived by son, Dennis (Bertha) Talley, Sr.; grandchildren, Tara, Erica & Dennis, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Eric, Dennis, III., & Denesha; sister, Rev. Marilyn Ramsey; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation Friday, 11-12 Noon with funeral to follow at Greater Bethel AME Church...

Jesse  Hancock

Jesse Hancock

May 11, 2013

HANCOCK, Jesse J. Age 68. May 11, 2013. Survived by wife, Robin; children, Troy (Lynn), Curtis (Shermica), Bryan, Cynthia, Tawanna, Tina, Brittany, Doneisha & Lexis; a host of other relatives & friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation Friday, 6-7 p.m. with funeral to follow at St. Luke P.B. Church, 135 Lewis St.; Pastor Frank Stevenson, Sr., Eulogist....

Laura  Holt

Laura Holt

May 9, 2013

HOLT, Laura Henrietta Age 94 of Nashville. May 9, 2013. Survived by children, Katie Huddleston, Inez Hopwood, James (Flora) Huddleston, Anthony Holt, Wilma (Richard) Davis and Myrtle Daniels; cousins, Frankie Pratt & Mary Page; 19 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Wednesday, 5-6...

Ret. Staff Sgt. Dennis  Donigan

Ret. Staff Sgt. Dennis Donigan

May 9, 2013

DONIGAN, JR., Ret. Staff Sgt. Dennis A devoted son, father and faithful friend, departed this earthly life Thursday, May 9, 2013. Dennis was born March 7, 1938 in Nashville, TN to Dennis Sr. and Doris Bell Donigan. He later made his career with the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County General Sessions Court as a Court Officer for Judge Donald Washburn....

Charles  Huddleston

Charles Huddleston

May 9, 2013

HUDDLESTON, Charles S. Age 64 of Whites Creek. May 9, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Janice; parents, Elder James & Maude Huddleston, & brother, James. Survived by daughter, Jennifer (James) Grigsby; sons, Charles II (Monique), George (Talisha), Joshua and Timothy of Nashville, Matthew (Kiara), Lexington, KY; 18 grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Huddleston; sisters, Jeanette Williams, Ruth Leggs, Mary Stewart &...

Joyce  Johnson

Joyce Johnson

May 5, 2013

JOHNSON, Joyce Age 69. Joyce Johnson made a peaceful transition from human existence to spiritual life on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was born August 12, 1943 in Nashville to the late Mary Montgomery and William Roscoe Robinson. Joyce received her early education in Davidson County Schools, including Cameron High School. Her belief in education and service was lifelong. She...

Sharon  Crockett

Sharon Crockett

May 4, 2013

CROCKETT, Sharon "Sha" Age 32. May 4, 2013. Survived by sons, Joterrious & Jotavious; mother Elaine (Walter); father George; other relatives. Viewing Wednesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Thursday, 6-7 p.m., funeral to follow at St. Luke PB Church. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send flowers to the service of Sharon Crockett

Fannie  Brown

Fannie Brown

Apr 29, 2013

BROWN, Fannie Age 79. April 29, 2013. Survived by children, Diane Bolden, Veronica Thomas & Calvin Brown, Jr.; daughters-in-law, Glenda Bowers and Barbara Johnson; sister, Ora (Harold) Sowell; other relatives & friends. Viewing Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Sunday, 5-6 p.m., with funeral to follow at Friendship Baptist Church, 1109 32nd Ave. N., Rev....

Margaret  Gordon-Ash

Margaret Gordon-Ash

Apr 25, 2013

GORDON-ASH, Margaret Age 65 of Nashville. April 25, 2013. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, John, Chris & Scott; siblings, Shelia, Quinta, Connie, Jerry, Don & Vent; a host of other relatives. Viewing Wednesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Thursday, 6-7 p.m., with funeral to follow at Meharry Blvd. Church of God. TERRELL BROADY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 244-4755. Send...

Martha E.  Gardner

Martha E. Gardner

Apr 20, 2013

GARDNER, Martha E. Age 85 of Nashville. April 20, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Travis Gardner. Survived by devoted daughter, Martha N. Gardner; brother, Albert Thompson; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Friday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Spruce St. M.B. Church, 504 Spruce...

Reginald  McBride

Reginald McBride

Apr 16, 2013

MCBRIDE, Reginald L. Age 56 of Nashville. April 16, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Archie & Catherine McBride; sister, Phyllis Davidson. Survived by daughter Tawnjai Hunt; brothers, Archie, Jr., Donovan & Demeritus McBride; love of his life, Ann Hunt-Little; devoted friend, caregiver, Willie Bender; several other relatives and friends. Viewing today, 12 noon til 5 p.m. Visitation Tuesday, 11...

Jorge I.  Insignares

Jorge I. Insignares

Apr 16, 2013

INSIGNARES, Jorge I. Age 63 of Nashville. April 16, 2013. Survived by wife, Dr. Harriette Bias-Insignares; children, Jorge Eric (Danielle) Insignares, Juan Carlos Antonio Insignares, Tracy Marcette Allen and Heather Lenae Allen; a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m. at funeral home. Visitation Friday, 12-1 p.m. with funeral to follow at John Wesley U.M. Church, 901...

Loistine Elizabeth 'Tina'  Young

Loistine Elizabeth 'Tina' Young

Apr 15, 2013

YOUNG, Loistine Elizabeth "Tina" Age 67 of Nashville. Entered on January 8, 1946 and departed on April 15, 2013, 9:48 a.m., at Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Young and her mother, Irene Manning; sisters, Brenda Joyce Young, Edna Annette Young. Survived by her children, Robert Young, Michael Taylor, David (Kim) Taylor, Ervina Griffin, Cantrell...

Deacon Ernest Hall 'Pa Pa'  Jennings

Deacon Ernest Hall 'Pa Pa' Jennings

Apr 15, 2013

JENNINGS, Deacon Ernest Hall "Pa Pa" Age 71 of Nashville. April 15, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Albert & Lucille Jennings; daughters, Nina & Tina Jennings; grandson, Terrance Jennings. Survived by devoted wife, Carolyn; daughter, Tonya Jennings; son, Ernest Anderson; grandchildren, Donishia (Sirgelo), Montez (Lakenya) Jennings, Brian, Maurice & Shannell Rhodes; devoted great-granddaughter, Taniya Jennings; brothers, James (Ollie) Jennings,...

Luther  Waters

Luther Waters

Apr 12, 2013

WATERS, JR., Luther Age 88 of Nashville. April 12, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Jamie Mai Waters. Survived by his children, Alivin (Ann) Waters, Jacqueline (Ronald) King, Jerry C. Waters and Sandra (Dennis) Derrick. Viewing Thursday, 12-6 p.m., with family present 4-6 p.m., at Terrell Broady Funeral Home. Visitation Friday, April 19, 2013 from 10-11 a.m., with funeral to...