June 2006

Cook, Blanche Mabry, age 101, of Mt. Juliet, TN died June 2, 2006. Mrs. Cook has been a member of Gladeville Baptist Church since 1979 and was formerly a member of Baker’s Grove Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Mt. Juliet Senor Citizens Center. Mrs. Cook was the daughter of the late, Robert "Bob" and Cora Clark Mabry. She was married November 6, 1927 to John Eddie Cook who preceded her in death. Mrs. Cook was also preceded in death by an infant son; a grandson, Jeff Mires; 5 brothers, Harvey, Alvie, George, Roy and Paul Mabry and 3 sisters, Pearl Butler, Irene Newman, and Belle Carrell.

She is survived by:
Children – Robert William "Billy" (Jane) Cook of Mt. Juliet, TN
                Jerry Norman (Katie) Cook of Hendersonville, TN
                Peggy Cook (Lon) Mires of Mt. Juliet, TN
Brother – Ernest (Blanche) Mabry of Lebanon, TN
Grandchildren – Robert, Tony, Michael, and Steve Cook, Vicky Mires
                        Hulsey, and Meleah Cook Wheeler
Great-grandchildren – Luke Mires, Lauren and Allison Hulsey, Caleb, Danny
                                 Kristen, John Michael, Heather, Brandon, Baylor, and
                                 Elizabeth Grace Cook
Great-great-grandchild – Kaylee Lynn Cook

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2006 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bruce Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be Robert Cook, Tony Cook, Michael Cook, Steve Cook, Luke Mires, Caleb Cook, Danny Cook and Brandon Cook.

Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday and 4-8 p.m. Sunday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.

Stilts, Jeffrey Alan, age 43, of Lebanon, TN died June 6, 2006. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy, a volunteer firefighter for Mt. Juliet for several years, and a volunteer at Mt. Juliet Senior Citizen Center. He was secretary/treasurer of Double J Enterprises. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Jean Stilts; paternal grandparents, John Horace and Delia Stilts and maternal grandparents, Roy and Gladys Butner.

He is survived by:
Wife – Sheila Stilts of Lebanon, TN
Father – Jerry Stilts of Mt. Juliet, TN
Children – Shane (Angela) Barrett of Cookeville, TN
                Trevor Barrett of Houston, TX
                Brandi (Doug) Ashburn of Cookeville, TN
Brothers – Doug (Kathy) Stilts and Robert (Karen) Stilts, both of Mt. Juliet,
Sister – Libby (Pat) Owens of Mt. Juliet, TN
Grandchildren – Ashlee Baker, Kristin Barrett, Haleigh Barrett, and Ethan
                        Andrew Barrett
Several nieces, nephew, aunts and uncles

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Bart Gibbs officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Active pallbearers will be Leonard Jones, Chuck Bishop, Shane Barrett, Trevor Barrett, Doug Ashburn, and Will Stilts. Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Vaughn, Daniel Eldridge, Ben Flannigan, Christopher Gregory, and Joshua Morgan.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Visitation with the family will be 2-9 p.m. Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.

Hale, Helen Dorothy, age 71, of Hermitage, TN died June 7, 2006. Mrs. Hale was the daughter of the late, Carl and Helen Kircher. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte L. Kircher.

She is survived by:
Daughter – Corie (John M.) Wilson
Brother – Carl "Buddy" Kircher
Grandchildren – John A. (Kelley) Wilson, Jennifer (Mark) Bilbro, Stephanie
Wilson, Leesa Hancock, and Travis Wilson
Great-grandchildren – Chase Holmes, Lane Bilbro, and Kaylee Wilson

At Mrs. Hale’s request, her body will be cremated.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Alive Hospice.Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.

St. John, Louis Dale "Pomer", age 77, of Woodbury, TN died June 11, 2006. Mr. St. John was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ in Mt. Juliet, but was recently attending Leoni Church of Christ in Woodbury. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. St. John was the son of the late, Lytle and Ailien Logan St. John. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Adcock St. John; his son, David St. John ; brothers, Kenneth, Paul and Junior St. John and sister, Mable Luke.

He is survived by:
Daughter – Brenda Thompson of Smyrna, TN
Sons – Gerald (Diane) St. John and Ricky (Stacey) St. John, both of Mt. Juliet, TN
12 Grandchildren
2 Great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. John Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be Monday from 2-8 p.m. at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.

Hays, Jackie Carter , age75 of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away June 12, 2006 at his home. Mr. Hays was a member of Green Hill Church of Christ. Jackie was born in Mt. Juliet on October 1, 1930. He married his beloved wife Helen in 1952. He was employed with West Wilson Utility District for 42 ½ years and spent 26 years as General Manager until he retired in December 2001. Mr. Hays was a 20 year member of the Board of Directors at the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, a member of the American Water Works Association, a lifetime member of the National Rural Water Works Association, a member of the Kentucky/Tennessee American Water Works, a member of the University of Tennessee Foothills Club, was inducted into the T.A.U. D. Wall of Fame, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Ilene’s Bunch. He was an avid UT football fan for over 30 years. He was the son of the late, Jack and Ellen Carter Hays. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Noel and Charles Walker Hays and his nephews, Jack and Noel Hays.

He is survived by:
Wife – Helen Johnson Hays of Mt. Juliet, TN
Children – Michael (Janet) Hays of Mt. Juliet, TN
Michelle (Bill) Fisher of Lebanon, TN
Medina (Lance) Vail of Mt. Juliet, TN
Sister-in-law – Patsy Hays of Mt. Juliet, TN
Grandchildren – Nickolas (Brandy) Hays, Patrick Hays, Molli Hays, Nicole
Fisher, Ashle Fisher, Maggi Fisher, Brooke Vail
and Channing Vail
Great-grandchild – Brody Hays
Nephew – Jim (Michelle) Hays
Nieces – Tammy (John) Steiger and Terry (Dusty) Gorman

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Mt. Juliet Church of Christ with Bro. August Ruff officiating. Mr. Hays' remains will lie in state Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens.

Active pallbearers will be Charles Willoughby, Robert Basse, Brent Hurd, Johnny Moss, Robert Bass, Odis Swallows, Freddie Weston, and Stant Eakes. Honorary pallbearers will be the former Board of Directors of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, employees of West Wilson Utility District, Commissioners of the West Wilson Utility District, Stanton Sunday School Class of Green Hill Church of Christ, Jim Sensabaugh, Cecil Branstetter, Harold Williams, Charles Lynville, Thomas Nixon, W.W. Brown, Harry Snodgrass, Glen Jordan, Randy Johnson, Jim Hays, Steve Pavlik, Dr. Andre Churchwell and the Mt. Juliet High School Class of 1949.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Visitation with the family will be all day Wednesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.

Roney, Charles Allen, Sr. “Sonny”, age 62 of Lebanon, TN passed away June 14, 2006 at his home. Sonny is the son of the late, Charles Roney, Jr. and Maxine Bentley Roney.

He is survived by:
Wife – Eileen Roney
Children – Allen (Juniel) Roney, Tony Roney, Mack (Jill) Roney,
                Chip (Elsa) Roney
               Tara (Nathan) Salamy
Brothers – Jerry, Joe, Jimmy, Frank, and Johnny Roney
Sisters – Sue Gill, Frances Duncan, Jenny Tucker, Barbara Wingo
              and Charlene Ary
Grandchildren – Clint, Brittany, Alexis, Kayla, and Tryston Roney;
                        Alena and Luke Roney; Justin and Kayla Roney; Jack and
                        Hunter Roney and Camden, Ryken, and Gage Salamy

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Bond Memorial Chapel with the eulogy by Tony McCall and Jack Wilkes. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Garden.

Active pallbearers will be Ty Conley, Randall Tanley, Randy Tanley, Tim Wilkes, Mike Williamson, and Neil Dever.

Visitation with the family will be 1-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. 773-2663. Obit Line 641-2663.