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Website Last Updated on April 9, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.
Roberts, Carol J. Miller, age 83, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Willimantic, CT died peacefully on March 31, 2024. Carol was born January 6, 1941, in Willimantic, CT and was the daughter of the late, Robert E. Miller and Evangeline J. Hansen. She lived her early life with her grandparents, Raymond H. and Lillian A. Dodd. Carol was a graduate of Windham High School and Hartford Airline Personnel School. She worked for the Mathematics Department of the University of Connecticut in Grants and Contracts, retiring in 2001. Carol was a member of the First United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for many years at the Old Stone Church in Willimantic, CT. She loved to travel, enjoying the beauty and tranquility of downhill skiing in Vermont and Colorado, and bicycling on Cape Cod. Her active life changed after a stroke in 2001, but she never let her physical impairments hold her back. Carol counted her many blessings and never gave up. She loved being with her grandchildren; their youth made her feel young and happy. In 2009, Carol moved to the Del Webb community in Mt. Juliet, TN where she enjoyed playing Bocce ball, going paddle boating, Bible study, learning Canasta, going on bus trips and traveling with family. Carol was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn J. Easton.
She is survived by:
Daughters - Judy (Thomas) Chase and Donna (David) Hickman
Grandchildren – Mary Hickman, Mark Hickman, Holly Chase (Eddie Eseppi),
and Jacquelyn Chase
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Providence Church, 2293 S. Rutland Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Pastor Jacob Armstrong officiating. Visitation will be at the church at 12:00 p.m.
Interment will be in East Cemetery in Tolland, CT at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 29 Puddin Lane, Mansfield Center, CT 06250.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com
Drennon, Gary Ragsdale “Rooster”, age 81, of Old Hickory, TN, died April 7, 2024. Gary was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Ragsdale Drennon and Mary Frances Williams Drennon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Gary was a member of American Legion Post #88 and former Post Commander of American Legion Post #82. He was also past State Commander of the American Legion for the State of Tennessee, 2009-2014 Chairman of the Nashville-Davidson County Coordinating Council and Coordinator for the Music City Honor Flight. Gary was a member of Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge #271 F&AM. He was also a member of Al Menah Shrine and past Captain of the Drum and Bugle Corp. In addition to his parents, Gary is also preceded in death by his brother, William Lynn “Slim” Drennon, nephew, Terry Drennon and daughter-in-law, Andrea Drennon.
He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years – Barbara Talley Drennon
Sons – Gary Dale (fiancée, Larci Byrd), Christopher Lee (Michelle) Drennon and
Chad William (Raiza) Drennon
Grandchildren – Jessica (Michael) Hamilton, Julie (Douglas) Harp, Briana Drennon,
Rebecca Drennon, Gage Drennon, Adam Drennon, Makayla Drennon and
Noah Drennon
Great-grandchildren – Laila Hamilton, Brantley Hamilton, Weston Hamilton, Emma Drennon,
Olivia Harp and Mila Hamilton
Mother-in-law – Carrine Talley
Many other extended family members and lifelong friends
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gary Dale Drennon, Chris Drennon, Chad Drennon, Michael Hamilton, Douglas Harp and Gage Drennon.
Flowers accepted or memorials made be made to American Legion Post #88 or the veteran’s charitable organization of your choice.
Visitation will be 10 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Thursday with a Masonic service to follow at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com
Weist, Harold Wayne, age 88, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 7, 2024. Harold was born in Findlay, OH and was the son of the late Paul and Helen Weist. He retired from the United States Marine Corps. after 30 years of service. After his retirement, he proudly served as a district commander for the VFW and as a commander for the Vietnam Veterans Association. He was also a self-published author, writing and publishing 4 books. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Weist, grandson, Corey Tonge, and brother Paul Weist, Jr.
He is survived by:
Son – Dustin Weist
Daughter – Leilani (Roshan Beekhoo) Weist
Step-daughter – Denise Payne
Grandsons – Richard Kanagie, Raymond Weist, Daniel Tonge, Michael Tonge, and Jeremy Tonge
Great Grandchildren – Madison Kanagie and Corey Kanagie
Brother – Gene Weist
Nephews – Roger Weist and Dave Weist
Niece – Cindy Weist Blough
A visitation will be conducted from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Bond Memorial Chapel with Military Honors taking place at 1:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com
