December 2016

Obituary Information Line 615.641.2663

 

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Weston, Betty Nell Petty, age 83, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died December 2, 2016. Mrs. Weston was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. Mrs. Weston was the daughter of the late, Floyd M. and Era Moss Petty. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Freddie M. Weston, Sr. and four siblings.

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She is survived by:

Sons – Freddie M. (Trudie) Weston, Jr. and Ricky (Randi) Weston

Daughters – Beverly (Billy) Young and Lynn W. (Charlie) Cooperider

Brothers – Joe (Martha Jo) Petty and Paul (Pat) Petty

Sisters – Doris Brannum, Shirley Young and Joyce Johnson

Aunt – Robbie Gass

Grandchildren – Kenny (Amanda) Dunnavant, Brooke W. (Jonathan) Hines,

                       Brett Terry, Ian Terry, Wesley Dunnavant,

                       Ben (Ivona) Dunnavant, Ethan (Jessica) Weston,

                       Billy Young, III, Bobby (Julie) Young, Kelli Lacy,

                       Tyler (Christine) Cooperider and Kayla Cooperider

Great-grandchildren – Weston Hines, Pressley Hines, Wyatt Terry,

                               Jacob Dunnavant, Savannah Dunnavant,

                               Lilly Cooperider, Brayden Lacy, Lucas Lacy,

                               Haley Cooperider and Lexi Weston

Several nieces and nephews

 

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor Alan Herd officiating.

 

Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society for Multiple Myeloma Research, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

 

The family would also like to thank the doctors and staff of Tennessee Oncology for the care they provided to Mrs. Weston.

 

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Hagar, Mary Elizabeth, age 84, of Hermitage, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2016. Mary was born on February 1, 1932 in Nashville, TN to the late, Andrew Miller and Margaret Louise Huffman Roberson. She attended Central High School and was retired from Gibson Guitar. Mary was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Donelson for over 50 years. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jesse Lucille, Emma Lois and Martha Louise and brothers, James William, Andrew Eugene and Floyd Wesley. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as, a tremendous cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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She is survived by:

Husband of 64 years – John Hagar

Children – Michael (Cindy) Hagar, Pat (Russell) Hajek and

               Melvin (Debbie) Hagar

Grandchildren – Nathan, Jessica, Emily (Eric) and Claire (Kris)

Great-grandchildren – Brandon, Camden, Christopher, and

                               baby girl Russell due April 2017

Several nieces and nephews

The family wishes to especially thank niece, Wanda Kemp, for the care she provided to Mary in her last days.

 

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jim Cross and Rev. Jack Barron officiating.

 

Interment will follow at Binkley-Steele-Hagar Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Hagar, Melvin Hagar, Nathan Hagar, Russell Hajek, Kris Russell, Eric Gunderson, Brandon Garrison and Chris Crutchfield. Honorary pallbearers will be the “Joy Class” at First Baptist Church of Donelson.

 

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Hedgepath, Karlea Alyn, age 24, of Smyrna, TN, died December 10, 2016.

Karlea was a 2011 graduate of Smyrna High School, where she was a cheerleader. She was also a graduate of the Paul Mitchell Academy and an employee of Signature Salon in Tullahoma, TN. Karlea was preceded in death by her grandfather, Claude Everett and uncle, Kenny Everett.

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She is survived by:

Parents – Freddie and Tiffany Hedgepath

Twin sister – Kaitlyn Hedgepath

Nephew – Grayson Hedgepath

Grandparents – Anita Everett and Sherry and Ben Arehart

Great-grandparents – Joyce and David Raynor

Aunts and uncles – Jennifer Stewart and Randy Parker, Kelly Everett,

                            Cindy Guess, Sunshine and Chris Roberson, Steven Cootes

                           and Kelly Guess

Cousins – Quenton and Jessica Everett, Kyle Guess,

               Kaila Guess and Taylor Edwards, Kara Guess, Kyndall Stewart,

               Keeley Stewart, Sarah Roberson, Calleigh Everett, Brantley Everett

               and Samantha Parker

Special love – Zac Killburn and his parents, Russ and Tabitha Killburn

Many, many friends

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A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 7 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at Life Point Church, 506 Legacy Drive, Smyrna, TN. Visitation will be from 5:30 until service time Friday at the church.

 

Donations may be made to Karlea’s Go Fund Me Account https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-4-Karlea-hedgepath

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Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Duke, Terry C., age 64, of Clarksville, TN, died December 15, 2016.

Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Huxoll.

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He is survived by:

Parents – Billy and Maxine Duke

Daughter – Jennifer Duke

Brothers – Danny Duke and David Duke

Granddaughter – Jocelyn Duke

Several nieces and nephews

 

At his request, Terry will be cremated. No services are planned.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Mullins, Gary LaDale, age 67, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died December 14, 2016. Mr. Mullins was retired from the U.S. Navy and from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and he enjoyed hunting and cooking. Mr. Mullins was the son of the late, Kyle and Marie Privett Mullins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Kacy Dutton Mullins.

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He is survived by:

Sons – Gary L. (Tonya) Mullins, II and Shane Jeffrey (April) Mullins

Several brothers and sisters

Grandchildren – Zoe Marie Mullins, Lily Marie Mullins and Zane Gray Mullins

 

At Mr. Mullin’s request, he will be cremated. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

 

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Short, Benny Ralph, age 62, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died December 21, 2016. Benny was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a merchandising manager for Walmart. He loved history, music and most of all his family and friends. Benny was the son of the late, Calvin Quinton Short and Drusilla Edwards Schuffert. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Short.

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He is survived by:

Wife of 30 years – Lee Ann Short

Daughters – Mary Short and Katie (Randy) Johnson

Brother – Ron (Lynn) Short

Sister – Annie (Randall) Lamb

Grandchildren – Benjamin Gauge Short and Adam Johnson

Several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews

 

Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment with military honors will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter, 1115 Industrial Dr., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

 

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Bryant, Jr., Ellis Felix, age 58, of Lebanon, TN, died December 19, 2016.

Ellis was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver with Denny Trucking but had been a driver with many other trucking companies. Ellis was the son of the late, Ellis F. Bryant, Sr. and Barbara Jean Parton Bryant.

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He is survived by:

Wife – Pat Bryant

Step-son – Ronnie Ross

Brother – Fred Bryant

Sister – Bonnie (Jeffrey) Gentilello

Niece and Nephew – Lauren Bryant and Martin Bryant

 

Graveside services with military honors will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Middle Tennessee Veteran Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1818 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

 

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Shields, Rev. Paul Rees, age 85, of Nashville, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016 surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Erlanger, KY on April 20, 1931, to the late, Rev. C.F. and Almeta Shields. Paul was also preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Shields and brother, Gene Shields. Paul was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany. He was a proud member and trombonist of the 7th Army Headquarters Band. Paul received his undergraduate degree in Religion and Music from Trevecca Nazarene University and his M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from MTSU. He taught elementary and high school band for several years in Nashville area schools. His ministry included churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa. After retirement from full-time ministry, he made 17 mission trips to Haiti. For the past ten years, “Pastor Paul” has volunteered as visitation pastor at The Grace Place. His ministry exuded the love of Christ. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know him soon found out what it was like to be loved. That truly became his mission for life.

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He is survived by:

Wife – Nelda Shields

Children – Rebecca Gamble and her husband, Ben Carmona and

               Ronnie (Cindy) Shields

Step-children – Jeff (Leigh) Meadows and Tim (Sandra) Meadows

10 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren

 

A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be conducted 5 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at The Grace Place, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN with Pastor Tommy Dove officiating. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment with military honors will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Albany, KY.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Grace Place Honduras Mission Project, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076.

 

Arrangements by  Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

Spurlock, Aline Forkum, age 90, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died December 31, 2016. Aline was born on May 16, 1926 in Gainesboro, TN and was the daughter of the late, Hubert and Clara Settles Forkum. She was a member of the Church of Christ, having attended the Mt. Juliet congregation for many years. Aline was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Buford Spurlock; oldest grandson, Darren Spurlock and brothers, Freeman, Garland, Goldman and Raymond Forkum. She will be missed!

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She is survived by:

Son and daughter-in-law – Dwight and Linda Spurlock

Grandchildren – Kristi (Wayne) Upchurch, David Spurlock, Philip Spurlock and

Kelly (Grant) Messner

Step-grandson – Scott Bauer

Great-grandchildren – Dylan, Samantha, Ben, James and Hayley

Brother – Hubert (Betty) Forkum, Jr

Brother-in-law – Amos (Belle) Spurlock

Sisters-in-law – Vivian Smith and Ruby Carter

Several nieces and nephews

 

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. David Shannon officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.

 

The family wishes to thank all of her caregivers, especially those at Lakeshore Heartland during the last 3 years and Guardian Hospice in her last days.

 

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com