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April 2020

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Hamilton, Judy A., age 99, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 3, 2020. Mrs. Hamilton was a charter member of Celebration Lutheran Church. She and her husband owned Hamilton Machine Shop and she was the bookkeeper there for many years. She loved flowers and baking and was affectionately known as the “Cookie Lady”. Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of the late, Sam J. and Ida M. Iverson Samuelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe P. Hamilton, Jr.; daughter, Diane Hamilton and grandson, Keith Hamilton.
She is survived by:
Children – John F. (Lisa) Hamilton, Joe P. (Maggie Rose) Hamilton, III
and Sandra A. (Tony) Van Atta
Sister – Shirley Pfluger of Bellingham, WA
8 Grandchildren, 11 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great Grandchildren

Graveside services will be private, however, a Celebration of Life service is planned for Mrs. Hamilton’s 100th birthday in August.

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

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Waldrop, Binnie Susan, age 74, of Lincoln, AL, died April 3, 2020. Mrs. Waldrop was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. She enjoyed quilting, was an avid reader, and loved spoiling her pet chihuahua, Lucy, and her “granddog,” Lily. Mrs. Waldrop was the daughter of the late Luther and Winnie Hays McCollum. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Joe Waldrop; son, Charles Andrew “Andy” McVey; stepsons, Randy Waldrop and Rodney Waldrop; and siblings, Dorothy, Harold, Doyle, and Shirley.

She is survived by:

Children – Michael Shane “Mike” (Shelley) Waldrop, Kennith Brian “Ken” (Janiece) Waldrop, and Katherine Loraine “Katie” Waldrop

Sister – Barbara (Tom) Upton

Grandchildren – Travis, Zachary, Broghan, Thomas, Philip, and Jennifer

Great-grandchildren – Mason and Theodore

Daughter-in-law – Mae Waldrop

Several nieces and nephews

 

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted in Alabama at a later date.

 

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

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Kittrell, James Wayne “Jimmy”, age 77, of Franklin, TN, died April 1, 2020. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Rockwell Automation. He was always known to be very kind and generous. Jimmy was the son of the late, Raymond and Margaret Murray Kittrell.

He is survived by:

Many nieces, nephews and friends

 

No funeral services are planned at this time.

 

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

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Jones, Rex, age 97, of Hermitage, TN, died April 6, 2020. Mr. Jones was a resident of Flint, MI before moving to Tennessee in 1995. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Jones was the son of the late, Lloyd E. and Hazel M. Roach Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna Jean Jones; grandson, Aaron Alles and sister, Audrey Dake.

He is survived by:

Son – Ron (Mary) Jones

Daughter - Theresa Alles

2 Grandchildren and 7 Great-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

 

At Mr. Jones’ request, his remains will be cremated and no services are planned.

 

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

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Duncan, Carolyn Malone “Carol”, age 76, of Madison, TN, died April 7, 2020. Carol was the owner of Carol Duncan Cleaning Service. Among her customers were Phillips Builders and Beazer Homes. She enjoyed baking, cooking and sewing. Carol was the daughter of the late, James Edward and Irene Taylor Malone. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Don Malone.

She is survived by:

Children – Deborah Aikins Propster, Angela Gail (Donald) Stubblefield

               and Jason Allen (Lori) Duncan

Siblings – Jerry Malone, Jimmy (Brenda) Malone and Tammy (Pat) Tune

Grandchildren – Sarah Propster, Bridgett Taylor, Austin Duncan

                       and Dylan Duncan

Great-grandchildren – Tage Rodriguez and Elaine Pope

Several nieces and nephews

 

Services will be private.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made toward the funeral expenses.

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

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Gatlin, Billy Joe, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Morton’s Gap, KY, died April 8, 2020. Mr. Gatlin was a member of First Baptist Church of Morton’s Gap, and First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet. He was very active in his church and community in Morton’s Gap before moving to Mt. Juliet. He worked most of his life as a coal miner at Peabody Coal Company’s, River Queen Mine. He was an accomplished carpenter, and he enjoyed coaching youth baseball. He was widely recognized for his compassion and tireless work for his Church, community, and others.  He led the effort to build the first youth baseball field in Mortons Gap. Mr. Gatlin was the son of the late, William Junior and Mary Rose Scott Gatlin. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother Marilou Gatlin and step-brother, Lairy Nofsinger.

He is survived by:

Wife of 66 years – Ann Gatlin

Children – Paula Gatlin, Greg (Paula) Gatlin, Alan (Stephanie) Gatlin

               and Steve Gatlin

Sister – Sylvia Moore

10 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

 

Private graveside services will be held in Madisonville, Kentucky with Bandy Funeral Home assisting, and Pastor Len Young officiating

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, Samaritjanspurse.org or PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

 

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

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Bass, Robert Lee “Bob”, age 95, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 11, 2020. Mr. Bass was a member of Green Hill Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. Mr. Bass raised and showed Tennessee Walking Horses. He was the former owner of Tri Oak Stables in Shelbyville, TN and was a past board member of the Tennessee Colt Show Association. Mr. Bass was a farmer and a banker. He was formerly employed by 1st Tennessee Bank, Mt. Juliet Bank, and Lebanon Bank. Mr. Bass retired from Wilson Bank and Trust. He was the son of the late, Charlie and Grace Litchford Bass. Mr. Bass was also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lou Bass and brothers, Walter Bass and David Bass.

He is survived by:

Daughter – Rebecca Lee “Becky” (Randy) Carter

Siblings – Jean Lecornu of Kingsport, TN and S.C. Bass of Lavergne, TN

Grandchildren – Samuel (Ashley) Carter and Dan Carter

Great-grandchildren – Reese Carter and Remy Carter

Nieces – Debra Winfree, Sherry Sadler and Glenda Hanks

Nephew – David Enoch

 

Funeral services will be private. Bro August Ruff will officiate. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Green Hill Church of Christ, 11706 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

 

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

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Risner, Janice Ann, age 66, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 12, 2020. Janice enjoyed collecting dolls, miniatures and fishing. She was a member of NAME Miniatures Group and The Doll Association. Janice was the daughter of the late, Billy and Virginia Irons Risner. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rosaline Risner.

She is survived by:

Children –Andy Brown and Jennifer (Pete) Pearson

Grandchildren – Alaina Pearson and Eliot Pearson

 

Private graveside services were held Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Hermitage memorial Gardens with Martha Lee officiating.

 

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

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Cain, Janet Kaye, age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 14, 2020. Mrs. Cain was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed flowers and cooking. Mrs. Cain was the daughter of the late, Florinda and Elena Vigorito Bartone. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Angie Bartone, Stephen Bartone, and Lucille Krafchak.

She is survived by:

Husband of 54 years – Marvin Wayne Cain

Children – Jeffrey David Cain and Rachel Ann Cain

Sister – Loretta Mirando

Several nieces and nephews

Granddog – Sofie

 

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church, 2905 N. Mt. Juliet Road with Pastor Jeff Streszoff officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

 

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

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Ashley, Lora Fathera, age 89, of Lebanon, TN, died April 19, 2020. Mrs. Ashley was baptized in the Jordan River. She was a cosmetologist and previously owned Lora’s Beauty Shop in Mt. Juliet. Mrs. Ashley was an Atlanta Brave’s fan and enjoyed the television shows, Gold Rush and Alaska, The Last Frontier. Her favorite thing to do was to spend holidays with her family. Mrs. Ashley was the daughter of the late, Joe and Minnie Belle Allen Fathera. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Ashley and her siblings, Ruth Powell, Lorene Bullock, Jewell West, Doris Davis and Bobby Fathera.

She is survived by:

Sons – Jack Hayes and Greg (Donna) Jennings

Daughter – Pat Jansen

Grandchildren – Jason Hayes, Ross Hayes, Parker Jennings and Cara Jennings

Great-grandchildren – Devan Hayes, Drew Hayes, Tyler Hayes, Nathan Hayes,

                               Evie Hayes and Spencer Hayes

Several nieces and nephews

 

Private graveside services will be Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

 

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

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Eakes, Marion Constance Lannom “Connie”, age 85, of Lebanon, TN, died April 17, 2020. Connie was a member of Rocky Valley Baptist Church. She was a member of the Phoebe’s and the Red Hat Society. Connie was the daughter of the late, Escoe and Ida Wade Lannom. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Eakes; granddaughter, Katie Jordan and siblings, Willard Lannom, Wayner Lannom, Morris Lannom, Evelyn Harvey, Kathleen Bishop and Cheryl Watson.

She is survived by:

Children – Connee (Steve) Bates and Michelle (Terry) Jordan, Paul Lee Eakes

Sisters – Gwendolyn Moore and Minnie Tomlinson

Grandchildren – Amber Taylor, Eli (Lili) Bates, Jessie Jordan,

                              Hannah (Tristan) Wheeler, Maegan (Jonah) Bond,

                              Rebekah (Jacob) Hearn, Brooke Eakes, Joshua Bates

                               and Logan Eakes

Great-grandchildren – Bryr, Josie Kate, Caleb, Hunter, Daniel, Lauren, Selah Grace,

                                        Avett, Ryder, Emma Ruth, Tatum, Ryleigh, Eastyn and Eleigh

 

Private graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Rev. Billie Friel officiating. Active pallbearers will be Eli Bates, Joshua Bates, Logan Eakes, Jacob Hearn, Tristan Wheeler and Jonah Bond. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Bates, Gary Taylor, Terry Jordan, Todd Anderson, Buck and Debbie Woodruff and Ben and Bertie Hurt.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Rocky Valley Baptist Church with a meal following service.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Wycliffe Associates, PO Box 620143, Orlando, FL 32862, online giving at www.wycliffeassociates.org/giving or by phone in honor of Connie Eakes at 1-800-843-9673.

 

To limit the spread of COVID-19 and to obey Executive Order No. 27 of the Governor of the State of TN, visitation will be limited to 10 persons at a time in the building, but there will be an opportunity to drive by and speak to the family if you do not want to get out of your car.

 

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. www.bondmemorial.com

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Doyal, Timothy Paul, age 49, of Millersville, TN, died April 24, 2020. God has taken a loving son home. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Frank Harrison Doyal and brother, Joel Michael Doyal.

He is survived by:

Mother – Diane Doyal

Several aunts, uncles and cousins

 

Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

 

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

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Pennington, Linda Lee, age 75, of Hermitage, TN, died April 27, 2020. Linda was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Herbert C. and Edith M. Hammar Pennington. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Herbert L. Pennington, nephews, Jerry Allen Pennington and Jeffrey Scott Kiley, and great-nephews, Jonathan Brady Pennington and  Joshua Kiley.

She is survived by:

Daughter – Kimberly Lynn Pennington

Sister – Eldoris Kiley

Uncle - Dean Hammar

Niece and nephews – Kenneth L. (Tina) Pennington,

                              Katherine Michelle (Chris) Dick, James L. (Tonya) Kiley

                              and Michael P. (Shawna) Kiley

Several cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews

 

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating. Nephews and great-nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church, Benevolence Fund, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

 

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

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Finney, Ashley Dion’, age 33, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 29, 2020.

She is survived by:

Mother – Kathy Finney

Father – Donald Ray (Sheryl Strickland) Finney

Children – Caden Drew Weston, Braxton Gage Bible and Lillian Grace Bible 

Sisters – Christie Michelle (Rod) Berger and Chasity Dawn (Casey) Brown

Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins

 

Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with David Holland officiating.

 

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made toward the funeral expenses.

 

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

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