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October 2020

Buchanan, Douglas Bruce, age 78, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 2, 2020.

Doug was a member of Hermitage Church of the Nazarene and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a baker for 43 years and also worked in maintenance at Trevecca Towers. Doug was the son of the late, Norman and Gertrude Rench Buchanan.

He is survived by:

Wife – Sherry Buchanan

Children – Lara Denise Spencer, Jennifer Suzanne Buchanan,

Robert Sean Buchanan and Joshua Ryan Buchanan

Step-children – Phillip Dale Erickson and Peggy Sue Canner

Brother - Norman (Jacquelline) Buchanan

Grandchildren – Nathan Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Connor Spencer,

Keelin Buchanan, Colin Buchanan, Cole Buchanan,

Soren Buchanan, Telisha Morgan, Elektra Smith,

Lane Erickson and Victoria Erickson

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, 4151 Saundersville Road, Hermitage, TN with Pastor Howard Plummer officiating.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be to Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 111, Hermitage, TN 37076 or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

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

Turman, Bobby Leroy, age 77, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 8, 2020. Bobby served in the National Guard, Signal Battalion Corp, Sheffield, AL. He retired from Pascall Truck Lines. Bobby was an avid Alabama football fan. During his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and bowling. In his later years, he enjoyed playing computer games. Bobby was the son of the late, John Matthew and Maggie Kathleen Pitts Turman. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by:
Wife of 56 years – Brenda Turman
Son – Bobby Leroy Turman, Jr.
Daughter – Angela Lynn Turman
Sister – Beverly Jean Bulman
Grandchildren – Jonathan Logan Turman, Gabriel Fox Turman and
Tabitha Swade Rader
Great-grandson – Maxwell Alexander Turman
Several nieces and nephews
Faithful companion - Jake

At Bobby’s request, he will be cremated and services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Leash on Life, 507 Jim Draper Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087 or Mt. Juliet Animal Control Center, 115 Industrial Drive, 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

Belcher, Jane Camilla Neil, age 81, of Lebanon, TN, died October 11, 2020. Jane was a native of Moreland, GA and attended Howard High School. She was employed as an insurance estimator for Safeco for over 20 years. Jane enjoyed traveling, gardening and antiquing. She was the daughter of the late, John Travis Neil and Opal Edna Smith Neil Owen. Jane was also preceded in death by her son, Tyree Belcher and her brother, Ralph (Mary Ann) Neil.

She is survived by:

Husband of 64 years – Jerry Belcher

Sister – Ann (Jim) Ferrell

Many nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Kyle Tate officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Nephews and nieces will serve as pallbearers.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Masonic Widows’ and Orphans’ Home of Tennessee, 100 7th Avenue North, Suite 4, Nashville, TN 37203.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service time Wednesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

Murphy, Lori Ann Thurman, age 46, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 10, 2020. Lori was a graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and Cumberland University. She was known to make friends easily and enjoyed crocheting. Lori was preceded in death by her son, Jacob Murphy; brother, Jimmy Lee Thurman and grandmother, Ova Thurman.

She is survived by:

Parents – Ray and Elaine Thurman

Children – Zachary Murphy and Brooke Murphy

Grandmother – Gayle Murks

Auntie Annabelle Walker and many other aunts and uncles

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

The family requests no flowers, please.

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

Sowers, Timothy Joshua “Josh”, 36, of Antioch, Tennessee passed 9:20 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Josh was born May 11, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Ernest Edwin Sowers and Darlett Kay (Atkinson) Sowers.

Also surviving are a sister, Esther Ruth (Kyle) Cancasci, brother, Ernest Seth (Roxi) Sowers, grandmother, Ellen Atkinson, three uncles, Deven (Doris) Atkinson, Rick (Debbie) Congrove, and Tim (Lin) Sowers, two aunts, Cindy (John) Finley and Mel Chinn, cousins, Justin (Alex Johns) Atkinson, Chris (Pam) Atkinson, Derek (Bri) Atkinson, Shane Congrove, Tyler (Kendi) Congrove, Caleb Congrove, Shannon (Bob) Fletcher, Regan Sowers, Cheyenne (Kennedy) Sowers, Amy (Jeremy) Skaggs, Jodi (Shawn) Dillie, Andy (Brittany) Finley, Nathan (Rosey) Pettit, Justin (Teresa) Pettit, Brandon Chinn, niece and nephews, Luna Cancasci, Sean Cancasci, Alex Cancasci, Carsie Sowers and Gabe Sowers.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carl Sowers, Georgia Sowers and Henry Atkinson, two uncles, Lloyd V. Atkinson and David Chinn and cousin, Kristen Sowers.

Josh was a 2003 graduate of Nashville School of the Arts, and a member of West Meade Fellowship in Nashville. He was a loyal and dedicated employee at the same Taco Bell for 16 years. He was an avid connoisseur of superhero movies, comic books and action figures. Josh was a big supporter of the American Red Cross, donating 7.5 gallons of blood to the Nashville Red Cross. He was an organ donor of 8+ viable gifts, he left behind for those who needed them the most.

Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Mt. View Baptist Church, 12545 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, Tennessee 37013 with Dr. David Outlaw officiating. The family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15 2020 at the Mt. View Baptist Church, Antioch, Tennessee.

There will also be funeral service 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio with Dr. David Outlaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Seldom Scene Cemetery, Waverly, Ohio. The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.

You are welcome to wear your favorite superhero shirt to the visitations and services.

Flowers may be sent to either Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio or Mt. View Baptist Church in Antioch, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers you can send a donation to a charity of your choice in Josh’s honor or to his favorite charity, The American Red Cross.

The family requests all attendees properly wear masks and social distance.

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

Wood, Therese Montera, age 57, of LaVergne, TN, died October 14, 2020.

Therese was an LPN and enjoyed crocheting. She was the daughter of the late, Peter Paul and Therese Marie Gerraughty Montera.

She is survived by:

Husband of 32 years – Donald Wood

Children – Kevin (Jana) Lake, Kyle (Marefin) Evans-Wood,

Cheyenne (Jordan Wolfe) Wood, Desiree Wood and Damien Wood

Siblings – Annemarie Montera, David Montera and Antoinette “Toni” Montera

Grandchildren – Dylan, C. J., Will, David, Arial, Lilly, Kyle, Harmony, Lincoln

and Alexia

Sisters-in-law – Michelle Watts and Ruth (John) Hutman

Brother-in-law – Leonard (Jodi) Wood

Family and friends will gather to Celebrate the Life of Therese from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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

Coleman, Herman Mark, age 91, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 15, 2020.

Mr. Coleman was a member and former Elder at Center Chapel Church of Christ and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He had a career in playing country music, as a radio announcer and ultimately retired from Ford Glass Plant. Mr. Coleman was a gunsmith and enjoyed collecting antique guns and Civil War memorabilia. He was a member of the Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Historical Society. Mr. Coleman was the son of the late, Lee Alexander and Virgie Hayes Coleman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lee A. Coleman, Jr. and his half-sisters, Betty Shores and Margaret Petry.

He is survived by:

Wife of 69 years – Martha Stamps Coleman

Children – Pat (Rickey) Sparks, Mark Coleman and Jim (Angela) Coleman

Grandchildren – Richard (Karmen) Sparks, Adam Sparks,

Lindsay (Mark) Beasley, A.J. (Cassie) Coleman,

Jesse Coleman, Amanda (David) Stewart, Alex Coleman and

Chris Coleman

12 Great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Darrell Duncan, Jacob Strait and Adam Sparks officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Richard Sparks, Adam Sparks, A.J. Coleman, Jesse Coleman, Alex Coleman, Chris Coleman and Aaron Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders of Center Chapel Church of Christ, Dwight Spurlock, Steve Davis, Paul Gentry, Jerry Eakes, Jim McDaniel and Gary Sole.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Center Chapel Church of Christ Building Fund, 9500 Central Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

Banks, Anita Bell Glover, age 92, passed away on October 19, 2020 in the loving care of the staff of Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon, TN. She was born in Cowan, Tennessee on March 26, 1928 to the late Estill Allen Bell and Annie Finney Bell. Anita graduated from Knoxville High School, Knoxville, TN, in 1946 and from the University of Tennessee in 1950.

Anita was a longtime resident of Bristol, TN, moving there in 1960. Anita touched the lives of many students during her teaching career at Bluff City High, Junior High, and Middle Schools and Sullivan North High School. After retirement, she remained active through her volunteer work for Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels of Bristol and Sullivan County Retired Teachers. She loved her books, often reading a book a day, even in her later years. An avid sports fan, she especially enjoyed watching her beloved Tennessee Volunteers teams as they played football and basketball.

Anita is survived by two daughters: Ruth Glover Fuqua and her husband, Bill, of Mount Juliet, TN; Marty Glover Acevedo and her husband, Ace, and their children, Dallas and Malorie, and their grandson, Riley all of Oceanside, CA; and son, Jeff Glover and his wife, Malia, of Sparks, NV, and their children, Jeffrey Glover and Jamie Bartzi and her husband, Jacob, of Antioch, CA; and brother, William Bell and his wife, Ann of Carriere, Mississippi. Anita is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Banks of Bristol, TN; brother, Captain Gordon Bell of Albuquerque, NM; and former husband, George Glover of Knoxville, TN.

Private services are planned at later date. Condolences and memories may be sent to Bond Memorial Funeral Home, Mount Juliet, TN. www.bondmemorial.com In lieu of flowers, please honor Anita Banks by donating to a charity/organization of your choice.

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

Daniele, Gennaro Giovanni Andre, age 29, of Hermitage, TN, died October 17, 2020. Gennaro was a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law and friend. He was a producer in the music industry who had worked with several artists. Known as G-Stylez, he was a true musician, an entrepreneur and a well-respected businessman. He was self-motivated and talented. Gennaro loved working with his hands, continuously learning, boxing and playing basketball. He enjoyed playing video games with his children and loved hearing his daughter sing. Gennaro was a caregiver, a lover of people and would help anyone. He was fearless, lived life to the fullest and always went after what he wanted. Gennaro was a beautiful man with a heart of gold. He impacted everyone he knew. He had so much more to do and was tragically taken way too soon. Gennaro will always live on through his children and his music. Legends don’t die.

He is survived by:

Wife and childhood sweetheart- Kelly Daniele

Children – Jazmirlyn Marie Daniele, Gennaro Guisseppi Daniele and

Giovanni Andre Daniele

Father – Gennaro Thomas Daniele

Mother – Diosa Zayas King

Brothers – Tony McMahon and Giovanni Daniele

Sisters – Tiffany McMahon, Kristina Daniele, Gina Daniele, Mackensie King

and Alexandra King

Life –brothers – Careem Campbell, Daeton Altacho, and C.J. Marsalis

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel with David Shannon officiating. Private interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the service at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1980 Providence Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com

Cooper, Elizabeth List, age 78, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Chattanooga, TN died October 24, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was beloved by her family, friends and many former students. Elizabeth was born on August 12, 1942 in Knoxville, TN. She was the daughter of the late, Cornelius Hickman List and Martha Walker List. She grew up moving frequently due to her Father’s employment with TVA but ultimately settled in Chattanooga, TN during her junior year of high school. She was a 1960 graduate of Chattanooga City High School then attended the University of Chattanooga where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. In 1975, she earned her Masters of Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

She first met her late husband, George M. Cooper, Jr., in Chattanooga where both were members of Central Presbyterian Church. It would be a later, chance meeting in the college Register’s Office that started what would result in their 55 year-long marriage. Elizabeth was a long-term elementary educator for the Chattanooga City Schools. Her finest career accomplishment was establishing and running computer labs in several schools prior to her retirement. After, retirement she followed her passion and opened an antiques store, Cooper’s Antiques. Once she had grandchildren, her passion was for them and she and George relocated to Mt. Juliet, TN.

She is survived by:

Daughter - Claire (Steve) Slone of Mt. Juliet, TN

Son - George List Cooper of Nashville, TN

Grandchildren - Ashlyn Slone, Carson Slone and Landon Slone

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 3-5 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mark Youngman officiating. Private interment will follow at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street Nashville, TN 37203 or Providence United Methodist Church, 2293 S. Rutland Road 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.bondmemeirial.com

Sheppard, Charles Ray “Chuck”, age 50, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 23, 2020. Chuck was a graduate of McGavock High School and attended Tennessee State University. He was employed as a machinist at Cumberland Machine for 23 years. Chuck earned a Black Belt in karate and was a certified scuba and rescue diver. He enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, and deep sea fishing. Chuck was the son of the late, George Washington and Kathenia Mae Conner Sheppard. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Lee Sheppard and his brother, George William “Skipper” Conner.

He is survived by:

Wife of 27 years – Amie Lawrence Sheppard

Son – Trenton Sheppard

Daughter – Heather (Daniel) Johnson

Sisters – Ruth Ann Cook and Myra Jean (Reed) Tucker

Grandchildren – Jack Johnson, Emma Johnson, and Anabelle Johnson

Several nieces and nephews

Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet, TN.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1818 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

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

Long, Letty Belle Hayes, age 70, of Hermitage, TN, died October 26, 2020.

Letty worked for many years as a CNA for McKendree. She was an avid reader and enjoyed music and dancing. Letty was the daughter of the late, James Warren Harding and Callie Belle Schmittou Hayes. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Daniel Long, Jr. and her brother, Paul Schmittou.

She is survived by:

Husband of 52 ½ years – James Long

Children – Rhonda Long, Varonica (Bobby) Watts, Bryan (Michele) Long,

Jamie (Kevin) Chambliss, Percy Long and James Long

2 Sisters and 2 Brothers

12 Grandchildren

9 Great-grandchildren

Several nieces and nephews

No funeral services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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

Dyer, Ashley Gayle, age 36, of Lebanon, TN, died October 22, 2020. Ashley was a graduate of Watertown High School. She enjoyed horses, coloring, singing and being at the lake. Ashley was known for her big heart and warm smile. She was had an outgoing personality and was known to be very giving and a loyal friend. Ashley was preceded in death by her father, Corky Dyer.

She is survived by:

Mother – Tammie Willette

Son – Jordan Davis

Sisters – Candas Boatwright and Heather Dyer

Nieces and Nephews – Gary Boatwright, III, Kathryn Boatwright,

Damion Smotherman, Cody Dyer and Dixie Butler

Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in the Multi-purpose Room at the Jimmy Floyd Center, 511 N. Castle Heights Avenue, Lebanon, TN with Bro. Danny Sellars officiating. A reception will immediately follow the service. For those who plan to attend, please bring a covered dish.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bond Memorial Chapel for 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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