Breedlove, Clarence Edgar, entered this world on June 21, 1928 being the son of the late, Lenzy Bell and Sadie May Tant Breedlove. Clarence lived an amazing 88 years and left us on November 5, 2016 surrounded by his children in the comfort of Alive Hospice in Nashville. Clarence retired from NES after 42 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his lifelong soul mate, Margaret Hutton Breedlove. They were married for 56 years.
Clarence placed his carbon footprint by adding many productive citizens in his life’s path. Clarence and Margaret brought into the world, eight children:
Bill (Phyllis) Breedlove, Mary (Kenny) Sisemore, Margie (Joe) Reese, Michael (Valarie) Breedlove, Marty Breedlove, Andy (Lyn) Breedlove, Ann (Todd) Frizzell, and Kathleen Breedlove. Clarence’s kids wasted no time sharing the love he taught them. He was adorned with 26 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his trusted furry companion, Sally.
His love was teaching his family the art of treating everyone with love, respect and laughter. He was a good man who raised more children than just his eight. He drew everyone to laughter, and even in his final whispers, wanted his family to smile. His children embraced him and paused their busy lives to be his small children again, in one love filled room, one last time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. They do amazing things.
Funeral service will be Private, however, friends may visit with the family from 12 noon – 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 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
Slate, Stacey Sutton, age 40, of Lebanon, TN, died November 7, 2016. Stacey attended Lifeway Church in Smyrna, TN. She was the daughter of the late, Stephan Fawley and Yvonne Iverson Sherwood. Stacey is also preceded in death by her sister, Laura Iverson.
She is survived by:
Husband of 20 years – Greg Slate
Children – Dylan Slate, Colton Slate, and Haleigh Slate
Brother – Victor Sutton, Sr.
Sister – Sonja
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel.
At Stacey’s request, she will be cremated and no other services are planned.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Sepsis Alliance, 1855 First Avenue, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92101.
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
Ray, Martha Goddard, age 91, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 9, 2016. Mrs. Ray was a member of Greenhill Church of Christ. She retired as head cashier of Castner Knott with 27 years of service. Mrs. Ray was an active member of the Mt. Juliet Senior Citizens Center for many years. She was the daughter of the late, Leroy and Lillian Newlin Goddard. Mrs. Ray was also preceded in death by her husband, Hesson C. Ray; brother, Johnny Goddard; grandchildren, Eddie and Ray and great-grandchild, Emily Nichol.
She is survived by:
Sons – Edward N. Parrish and Clifton Leroy (Linda Faye) Parrish
Daughter – Linda Parrish (Ray) Harris
Brother – Roy (Evelyn) Goddard
Sister – Reba Recor
Step-brothers – Billy (Sandra) Goddard and Ray Goddard
Grandchildren – Taya, Patrick, Jeff, Ida, Eric, Amber, and Lee
12 Great-grandchildren
Graveside services will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Hermitage Memorial Gardens with Bro. August Ruff officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Parrish, Preston Goddard, Michael Goddard, Ray Harris, Paul Brady and Paul Goddard.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday 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
Eakes, Smith H. age 101, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 12, 2016. Smith was a member of Bakers Grove Baptist Church. He was the son of the late, Luther and Myrtle Eakes. He is also preceded in death by daughter, Linda Friar, brothers and sisters, Mildred Harrison, Maxie Williams, Estel Eakes, Helen Tomlinson, Lavonia Tooker, Hoyte Eakes, and great-granddaughter, Amanda Fudge.
He is survived by:
Wife of 76 years - Edna Eakes
Daughter - Vivian Eakes Hull
Grandchildren - Boyd (Terrie) Fudge, Kile (Debbie) Fudge, Stanley (Valora) Hull, Michelle (Greg) Patton, Dena (Ricky) Cole, Darryl (Tabitha) Friar, Danielle (Robert) Graves, Deborah (Karrick) Rentfro
20 great-grandchildren
12 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Ricky Cole officiating.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as active pallbearers.
Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Bakers Grove Baptist Church, 3562 Earhart Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. until service time 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
Capers, Sherron Gale Duncan, age 72, of Hermitage, TN, died November 13, 2016. Mrs. Capers attended Mt. Juliet Church of Christ and Madison Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late, O.A. and Maud Ann Wilbanks Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, The Honorable Bobby Harold Capers, Sr. and her siblings, Sherry Dale Duncan, Thomas Duncan, Billy Duncan and Margaret Craft. Mrs. Capers was the mother of four children, but raised many more children than just her own.
She is survived by:
Children – Bobby Harold (Pamela Lynn) Capers, Jr.,
Christi Cara Capers, Kelli Dawn Capers (Ray Anthony “Tony”) Cook,
and Jeffre “Annie” (Chance, Sr.) Martin
Daughter-in-law – Brenda May Cleary Capers
Grandchildren – Brandon Chance (Callie Rose) Martin, John-Michael Cook,
Kristin Gale Cook, Chandler Harrison Solomon,
Madeline Claire Capers and Anderson Gray Capers
Great-grandchild – Troian Annalise Martin
Numerous nieces and nephews
Graveside services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Bobby “Bear” Capers, Jr., Brandon Martin, Chandler Solomon, Tony Cook, Ron Jenkins and Tony Zeind. Honorary pallbearers will be Mary Gail Porter, Cindy Osborne, Joe and Delores Fitzgerald, Marcus and Linda Cain, Joyce Spencer, Malcolm and Sylvia Goode, Juanita Hazelwood, John Capers, Luther Capers, Jim Ostner, Clyde Johnson, Chance Martin, Earl Ray, District Attorney General Tommy Thompson and Martha Van Hoven.
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
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Leon Russell, was born Claude Russell Bridges on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma and died November 13, 2016 at his home in Hermitage, TN. A birth injury to his vertebrae caused a slight paralysis on his right side that would shape his distinct musical style. His family moved upstate to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1953, where within a few years he began to play with various local bands and develop his musical skills that would eventually make him an in-demand session player in Hollywood and eventual rock and roll superstar.
In 1960, Russell made the trek from Oklahoma to Los Angeles to try and make it in the thriving music business. Too young to join the musician’s union which was required to play the union recording sessions, Russell worked the clubs up and down Los Angeles, along with Tulsa bandmates David Gates, who later formed the group Bread, and drummer Chuck Blackwell. On occasion the three would play live shows on the weekends with various recording artists, including an occasional gig with Country Music Hall of Famer George Morgan, father of country music singer Lorrie Morgan. Russell eventually got into the local musician’s union, where as a Hollywood session player Russell played on dozens of hit records, including “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett, “Mr. Tambourine Man” by The Byrds, “Surf City” by Jan & Dean, “Birds & The Bees” by Jewel Akens, “Day After Day” by Badfinger, “Help Me Rhonda” by The Beach Boys, “This Diamond Ring” by Gary Lewis & The Playboys, “Danke Schoen” by Wayne Newton, “A Taste of Honey” by Herb Alpert, and scores of others. Russell branched out in the mid-Sixties into other areas, and began to arrange and produce for other recording artists, accumulating several gold records for his work.
In 1969, Russell hooked up with British producer Denny Cordell to form Shelter Records and ventured out on his own as a solo artist, and has been actively touring and recording ever since.
In 1970, Russell captured the public’s attention as the top-hat wearing pianist and bandleader on Joe Cocker’s “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour. He earned the nickname “The Master of Space and Time” during this tour.
Russell went on to become a headliner throughout the Seventies, with his gospel-based good-timey piano style and unique singing voice. He wrote and performed hits like “Tightrope, “Delta Lady,” “Song For You” and “Superstar,” which have been covered by a host of artists, and are mainstays on singing shows like “American Idol” and “The Voice.”
With George Harrison and Bob Dylan, Russell was a prominent player in the 1971 “Concert For Bangladesh” at Madison Square Garden, which set the tone for future big charity concerts. The resulting recording won a Grammy for album of the year.
In 2011, Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work as a musician, songwriter and producer.
Russell is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jan Bridges; daughters
Tina Rose Bridges and her fiancé, Rod Schindler, Sugaree Taloa Noel Bridges and her fiancé, Gianny Muller, Honey Bridges, and Coco Bridges; son, Teddy Jack Bridges and grandchildren, Payton Goodner, China Rose Goodner and Tiger Lily Schindler.
Funeral services, open to the public, will be conducted 1 p.m. CST Friday, November 18, 2016 at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN. Visitation will be private. Mr. Russell will then be transported to Tulsa, OK for public services there on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. CST at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center. Doors open at 1 p.m. CST.
Active pallbearers will be Steve Ripley, Noland O'Boyle, Skip Graves, Gianny Muller, Brandon Holder, Beau Charron, Mark Lambert, Jack Wessel and Paul Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Elton John, John Cowan, Sam Bush, Jim Halsey, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Tommy Lipuma, Bruce Hornsby, Kenneth Constantine, Chad Goodner, Bob Britt, Tom Britt, Matt Harris, Taylor Hanson, Willie Nelson, Bill Austin, Johnny Barbis , Harrod Blank, Chuck Blackwell, Bob Stinson, Steve Todoroff, T. Graham Brown, Jerry Dolezar, Jon Howard , Michael Johnstone, Mike Lawler, Mike Graham, Gailard Sartain, Gary Busey, Junior Markham, Jimmy Karstein, David Teegarden, Tommy Tripplehorn, Bernie Taupin, and Cameron Crowe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PWNA (Partnership with Native Americans), Music Cares or ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals).
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
Bryant, Barbara Jean Parton, age 83, of Old Hickory, TN, died November 15, 2016. Mrs. Bryant formerly worked as a purchasing contractor at Langley Air Force Base. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Forest Park, GA. Mrs. Bryant was the daughter of the late, Fred Thomas and Bonnie Mae King Parton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis P. Bryant.
She is survived by:
Children – Bonnie (Jeffrey) Gentilello, Ellis F. (Pat) Bryant and Fred Bryant
Brother – Johnny Parton
Sister – Patricia Parton
Grandchildren – Martin (Casey) Bryant and Lauren Bryant
At Mrs. Bryant’s request she will be cremated and her cremated remains will be buried in the Parton family plot at Lauada Cemetery in Bryson City, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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
Ware, Robert Snedeker “Bob”, age 69, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 1, 2016. Bob was a member of Priest Lake Presbyterian Church. He was the son of the late, Robert Snedeker Ware, Sr. and Arnot Todd Ware.
He is survived by:
Wife of 27 years – Kathy Ware
Sons – Christian “Chris” (Deanna) Ware of Alaska and
Andrew “Andy” (Rachel) Ware of Vermont
Granddaughters – Virginia and Lilly Ware of Vermont and
Step-daughter - Alicia Liptscher of NJ group home
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Priest Lake Presbyterian Church, 2787 Smith Springs Road, Nashville, TN with Pastor Jimmie Lancaster officiating.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Bob Ware Sailing Scholarship Fund through Kathy Ware.
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
Walchek, William James “Bill”, age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 15, 2016. Mr. Walchek was an employed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, now known as Pzifer, for many years. He also enjoyed playing poker and bridge with his friends at Del Webb. Mr. Walchek was the son of the late, William James Walchek, Sr. and Anna Parker Walchek. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Walchek.
He is survived by:
Wife of 16 years – Meg Walchek
Son – Billy Walchek
Daughters – Susan (Brent) Nelson and Diane (Bob) Palmer
Step-sons – Phil Bollinger and Andy (Sheila) Bollinger
Grandchildren – Leslie, T.J., Jonathan and Kathleen
Step-grandchildren – Kristina Michael and Andrew
Faithful companion, his puppy - Jake
Family and friends will gather from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
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
Dobbs, C. A., age 86, of Hermitage, TN, died November 16, 2016. C. A. was a member of Donelson Fellowship Church. He was the son of the late, Ernest and Aggie Dobbs. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Ina Lee Meeks, Ethelene Cordell, Ernestine Dobbs.
He is survived by:
Wife – Verline Dobbs
Son – Ronnie Dobbs (James Cox)
Daughter – Rhonda (Van) Stewart
Brothers – Roy (Donna) Dobbs, Charles (Nadine) Dobbs
Sister – Julie Tomlinson
Grandchildren – Carrie (Corey) Hawkins, Katie (Ian) Hawkins
Great-grandchildren – Mayer Hawkins, Piper Hawkins, Joseph Hawkins,
Luke Hawkins
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2016 at Donelson Fellowship Church with Pastor Robert Morgan officiating.
Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be John Brummitt, Don Crosby, Joe Edwards, Corey Hawkins, Ian Hawkins, Tom Parshall, David Lalka, Earl Langley.
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Bond Memorial Chapel and Monday 12 noon until service time at the church.
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
Perkins, Joan Mae Shibley, age 87, lately of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 19, 2016. Mrs. Perkins was an artist who especially enjoyed painting in watercolor and oil, and drawing in pencil and ink. She was a golf enthusiast and had a passion for butterflies and birds. Mrs. Perkins was the daughter of the late Ralph Emerson and Maryamma Parker Shibley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal H. Perkins, son, Jeremy Louis Cole, brother, John L. Shibley and former husband, J.D. Cole.
She is survived by:
Son – James Ralph (Debbie) Cole of Chickamauga, GA
Nieces and nephew – Marianna (Randy) Drinkard of Marietta, GA,
Joe (Debbie) Shibley of Mt. Juliet, TN,
Rebecca (Ric) Turpin of Monroe, GA, and
Susan (Donald) Letteer of Norcross, GA
Beloved feline companions – Princess and Lady Pat
At Mrs. Perkins’ request, no services are planned. Condolences may be sent online to www.bondmemorial.com/econdolence, and memorials may be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203-4226.
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
Gannon, Robert “Bob” Wayne age 79, of Old Hickory, TN, died November 17, 2016. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by:
Devoted partner in life – Diane Egan
Daughter – Kristen (Hunter) Burney
Son – Patrick Egan (Laura Hernandez)
Brother – Pat (Diane) Gannon
Sister – Corrine (Ray) Flemm
Grandchild – Sutton Burney
And many nieces and nephews
Memorial services will be conducted 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Visitation will be 4-6 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
Harding, Judith age 62, of Castalian Springs, TN, died November 25, 2016. Judith was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. She is the daughter of the late, Eugene and Betty (Burnett) McEwen. She is also preceded in death by brother, Michael McEwen.
She is survived by:
Fiancé- William “Bill” Walker
Former Mother-in-law - Foy Harding
Brother- Don (Barbee) McEwen
and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Shannon officiating.
Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday 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
Hacker, Sharon M. age 63, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 24, 2016. Sharon is the daughter of the late Floyd and Lila (Brown) Long.
She is survived by:
Husband – David M. Hacker, Sr.
Sons – David Michael (Claire) Hacker, Jr., Brian (Tawyna) Hacker, Kevin
(Natasha) Hacker, Daniel (Felicia) Hacker
Brother – Lester Long
Sister – Cynthia Kirk
Grandchildren – David Michael Hacker III, Madilyn Hacker, Colton Hacker,
Jayce Tyree, Aiden Hacker, Bryson Hacker, Gray Hacker
Nieces – Rebecca (Kevin) Vance, Julie Ashley, Tracy Ashley, Michele Ashley,
Wayne Ashely, Jr.
Great nieces & nephews – Candice (Steven) Wardlaw, Kristina Thompson,
Ross Thompson
Great great-nephew – Levi Oakley Thompson
Private memorial services will be scheduled at a later time.
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
Middleton, Rosalie Row, age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep November 28, 2016. Mrs. Middleton taught 5th and 6th grade at Donelson Christian Academy for many years. She loved her role as a teacher and in recent years enjoyed keeping up with former students through Facebook. DCA recognized her as Teacher of the Year. She served as a volunteer in the local Mt. Juliet Meals-on-Wheels program. Mrs. Middleton was the daughter of the late Dr. William Hamilton Row and Hazel Ann Elizabeth Howell Row.
She is survived by:
Husband of 51 years - Whitwell N. Middleton
Sons - William Whitwell Middleton, John Richard (Sarah) Middleton and
James Fletcher (Stephanie) Middleton
Brother - Howell H. (Barbara) Row
Grandchildren - Sarah, Andrew, Laurel, Morgan and Amelia
Several nieces and nephews
Family and friends will gather from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Donelson Christian Academy, 300 Danyacrest Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
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
Powell, Charlotte Marie, age 59, of Mt. Juliet, TN and a native of Knoxville, died November 27, 2016. Charlotte was a member of Marbledale Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN. She was the daughter of the late, William Henderson and Mary Elizabeth Bowers Lowery. Charlotte was also preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Faye Miller.
She is survived by:
Daughter – Stephanie (Bryan) Cash
Brother – Wayne (Joyce Williams) Bowers
Grandchildren – Ashlynn Easterday and Brady Cash
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
At Charlotte’s request, she will be cremated and services will be private.
Contributions toward the funeral expenses will be greatly appreciated and can be made directly to the family or mailed to Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
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