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Bond Memorial Chapel​
February 2023
Bridge, Vanessa Ann Stewart, age 51, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 5, 2023. Vanessa was born in Landstuhl, Germany. She was a graduate of Farragut High School, earned her undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and her Master’s degree from Cumberland University. Vanessa worked as an analysist for the IRS. She was a dog lover and enjoyed cross stitching. Vanessa was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Ann Bates; son, Zane Bridge; maternal grandparents, Herbert N. and Betty Bates and paternal grandparents, Harold E. “Jack” and Virginia Stewart.
She is survived by:
Son – Zach (Cassidy Moheng) Bridge
Father – Larry D. (Harriet) Stewart
Sisters – Marie Stewart, Amanda Rybinski, Laura Hall, Emily Aucoin and Claire Stewart
Grandchildren – Madelyn Bridge and Emery Moore
Aunt and Uncle – Janice Summar and Herbie (Tonya) Bates
Cousins – Michael, Kevin and Andy Summar
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, 765 Nonaville Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service time Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Hamilton, Sr. John Francis “Big John”, age 73, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 5, 2023. John was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Joe P. Hamilton, Jr. and Judy A. Samuelson Hamilton. He was an awesome husband, father, son, brother, Pop, uncle, great-uncle, son-in-law and best friend. John was a graduate of Stratford High School and Vanderbilt University. He was a professional mechanical engineer and owner/president of Hamilton Machine Company, Inc. John was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was a musician and loved music and also loved traveling and being on the lake, especially Center Hill Lake. John loved nature and enjoyed sitting in the front porch swing watching God’s creation. From that front porch swing he watched deer, skunks, coyotes, turkeys, fox, birds, hawks, squirrels and groundhogs. He designed and had the house built fully handicapped accessible for the in-laws so his wife, Lisa could take care of her mom and dad. John had an amazing warped sense of humor. He was a story teller and could make you believe anything. He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Hamilton; sister, Diane Hamilton and mother-in-law, Louise Smith.
He is survived by:
Wife of 55 years and 9 days – Lisa Smith Hamilton
Son – John (Christy) Hamilton, Jr.
Daughter – Sherri Hamilton (Michael Balstad) Young
Brother – Joe P. (Maggie Rose) Hamilton, III
Sister – Sandra A. (Tony) VanAtta
Grandchildren – Camryn and Evan Young, John, III, ”Trey” and Jacob Hamilton and
Wyatt and Grant Hamilton
Special niece – Lindsay (Andrew) Bryant
Special great-nephew – David Bryant
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Providence United Methodist Church, 2293 S. Rutland Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Pastor Jacob Armstrong and Pastor Mark Youngman officiating. Active pallbearers will be Trey Hamilton, Jacob Hamilton, Wyatt Hamilton, Grant Hamilton, Evan Young, Keith Fly, Stephen Hamilton, Mike Borchardt, Tant Dowell and Gary Barrington. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Hamilton Machine Company, Inc. The service will be livestreamed at http://live.prov.church
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 12 noon Saturday at the church.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Gay, Cathy Matheny, age 72, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 7, 2023. Cathy was born in Smithville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Charlie and Easter Sue Matheny. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Jerry Matheny and Tommy Matheny.
She is survived by:
Son – David (Angie) Gay Jr.
Granddaughter- Michelle Gay
Services will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be made to:
Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
765 Nonaville Road
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
Beck, Karen Ann McClure, age 68, of Nashville, TN died February 8, 2023 peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family. Karen was the proud owner of L’K’S Boutique. After retirement Karen and her husband Jim loved to travel. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Helen McClure and nephews Chris and Robert Huttinger.
She is survived by:
Husband– James H. (Jim) Beck
Sisters – Carolyn Huttinger, Kayla (Rob) Crigger, and Karla Ferryman
Nieces – Jennifer Carmley, Erica Ferryman, Ashley Ferryman, Jessie Crigger
Nephews – Justin (Lauren) May and Dustin May
Sister-in laws – Trudy (Rick) Abaya and Terrye Blystone
Funeral services will be conducted 12 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2023 at Grace Place Church, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 12 noon Monday at the church
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morning Star Sanctuary (615-860-0188) or
The Lupus Foundation of America
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Eakes, Hermene, age 93, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 6, 2023. Hermene was born in Wilson County, TN and was the daughter of the late, Bedford W. Eakes and Karleen Lester Eakes. She was raised on a Grade A Dairy Farm on Central Pike. Hermene was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ. She was a 1947 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School. Hermene was elected Miss Mt. Juliet High and Miss FFA Queen and was also co-captain of the basketball team. She enjoyed square dancing, flower gardening, attending her class reunions and cooking for her large family; which always included her delicious cornbread and peach cobbler. She was preceded in death by her sons, Terry Peek (infant), Tony Peek and Tommy Peek.
She is survived by:
Children – Tena Allison, Tammy (Larry) Pratt and Timmy (Joyce) Peek
15 Grandchildren; 15 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great grandchildren
Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Tim Peek, Scott Peek, BW Allison, Peyton Pratt, Cason Pratt, and Larry Pratt.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Smartt, Donald Oakley, age 77, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 17, 2023. Don was born in Oak Ridge, TN and was the son of the late, Milton Oakley Smartt and Nona Cox Hibbett Smartt. He was a member of Belinda Parkway Church of Christ and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Don was a 1963 graduate of DuPont High School and attended the University of Tennessee. He was the owner of Smartt Software Systems and held distinctions of Certified Data Processor and Certified Computing Professional. Don served on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals and was the International Director for the Chattanooga Chapter of the Data Processing Management Association. He enjoyed music and was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band, Silver Notes Band, Jazz Alliance Band and Music City Swing Band.
He is survived by:
Wife of 43 years – Austelle Baird Smartt
Son – Joshua Oakley Smartt
Grandson – Keller Oakley Smartt
Brothers – Stanley F. (Marcia) Smartt and Steven H. (Susan) Smartt
Many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with John Vaughan officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Jack Simms, John Simms, Matthew Swallows, Jeff Ware, Keller Smartt, Kyle Heckman, Ken Sisk and Scott Chandler. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Belinda Parkway Church of Christ, members of the DuPont High School Class of 1963, members of the Silver Notes Band, Phil Smartt, Paul Gentry, Gilbert Davis, Stant Eakes, Cheryl Fuqua, Florence Fulgham, Dorothy Carter, Horton Monroe, Harold Richards, Jim Davis, Jim Lay, Karl Wingruber, Barry Graves, Chris Graves and Stuart Smartt.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Florence Fulgham, Dorothy Carter and Alive Hospice nurse, Peyton Suchomel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Belinda Parkway Church of Christ for India Missions, 436A Belinda Parkway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service time Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Rodgers, Joseph Deloy, age 88, of Hermitage, TN died February 18, 2023. Joe was born in Old Hickory, TN and was the son of the late, Dornal Lee Rodgers and Annie Pearl Uselton Rodgers. He served in the Air National Guard and was a metal fabricator, retiring from AVCO. Joe loved cars, woodworking, camping, being outdoors and his dog, Ollie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Ellis Rodgers; daughter, Sharon Hamm and 5 siblings.
He is survived by:
Wife of 39 years – Sandra Rodgers
Children – Joel (Dean) Rodgers and Lisa (Phillip) Raines
Bonus children – Lisa (David) Stafford, Tambralyn (David) Lantz, Kenny Lively,
Scott (Holly) Lively and Jackie McCain
Sister – Dean Read
Grandchildren – Jonathan Rodgers, Jennifer Chunn, Chris Raines, Brian Raines and
many bonus grandchildren
Many great-grandchildren and bonus great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jonathan Rodgers, Chris Raines, Brian Raines, Dylan Robinson, Blake Robinson and Kellen Lively. Honorary pallbearers will be Jordan, Canaan, Aaron, Cade, Carter, Alex, Micah and Caleb.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Visitation will be 5-7 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
Eaton, Geneva, age 88, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 8, 2023. Geneva was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Edward Jordan and Daisy Stokes Jordan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet and was retired from Bell South. Geneva was preceded in death by her husband G.C. McDonald and Bobby Eaton.
She is survived by:
Daughter – Cathy (Bill) Carraway
Also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with David Fallin officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Zimmerman, Donald G., age 93, passed away February 7, 2023, peacefully at his farm in the Suggs Creek community of Mt. Juliet surrounded by family. A long-time Mt. Juliet resident, he was the co-founder of Textile Converters, Inc. (TCI), The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet newspaper, and the designer/builder of the Mt. Juliet Prayer Garden. The son of Leon and Esther Zimmerman of Lancaster County, PA, Zimmerman and his family moved to their Mt. Juliet farm in 1978. He was married 54 years to Jetta Marie Elam of Rockford, IL, who passed away in 2006. They had four children, all who survive him. Zimmerman was married to Kat-Marie Gamel, who survives, since 2007.
Zimmerman was an avid sailor and active member of the Harbor Island Yacht Club, serving as Commodore in 1990. He and Jetta and friends often sailed the Caribbean. He was one of the few surviving members of the Williamson College of Mechanical Trades (Media, PA), Class of 1948. He and his family resided in Illinois and Wisconsin in 1949-70, before moving to Tennessee. His career included stints as a steam plant operator and owner of a hardware store. In 1972, Zimmerman co-founded Textile Converters, a successful company based in Hermitage, processing textile materials for the Old Hickory Dupont plant. He was an active member of Celebration Lutheran Church, where the prayer garden is located. He and his wife Kat-Marie were also active members of the Men of Valor prison ministry and received the MOV Volunteers of the Year Award in 2011. He was also instrumental in the creation of the Mt. Juliet Help Center. He earned a private pilot’s license. He raised horses and livestock on his farm. Semi-retiring in 1985, he worked and tinkered in a variety of activities, including house building, carpet and oil-spill reclamation, rescuing a concrete plant in receivership, building model boats and a full-size rowing skiff, erecting a working windmill, and producing handmade “water windows” and “toaster tongs” among many other pursuits.
In addition to his wife, survivors include children, Mark Zimmerman, Heidi (Fred Dies) Zimmerman, Karen (Steve) Morrow, Brian (Amy) Zimmerman, Janette (Karl) Lehtola, and Ronnie Gamel, Jr.; grandchildren, Walker (Cara) Dorris, Carson Dorris, Ansleigh (James) Wallace, Caitlin (Max) Trueheart, Sarah (Daniel) Sanders, Mary Kate Morrow, and Matt Sagraves and great-grandchildren, Merryn Dorris, Foster Dorris, Gavin Sagraves, Brenden Sanders, and Elliot Wallace.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Celebration Lutheran Church, 3425 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN. Interment will be at the Mt. Juliet Prayer Garden.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, etc., donations be made to Celebration Lutheran Church or Alive Hospice.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Baker, Vera Ann Blackstone, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, died February 11, 2023. Vera was born in Augusta, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late, Freddie Lee and Goldie Mae Blackstone. She was baptized on December 25, 1971, as an active member of the Mt. Juliet Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where she devoted much time to sharing God’s message in the door-to-door ministry. She was a true wordsmith, writing many songs, poems, and letters throughout her life. She loved crocheting, crafting, and home decorating. She was preceded in death by her son, Alan Mitchell; grandson, Justin Mitchell; and brothers, Edward (Gene) Blackstone and Donald Blackstone.
She is survived by:
Husband of 64 years – Bill Baker
Children – Dana (Sharon) Mitchell, Gina Baker and Tami Baker (Sean) Duggan
Brother – Virgil (Sandra Kay) Blackstone
Grandchildren – Jonathan (Jennifer) Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell, Alan (Brooke) Mitchell, Avery Green and Sydney Green
Great-grandchildren – Dustin (Savannah) Mitchell, Christopher (Laquinea) Mitchell, and McKenna Mitchell
Great-great-grandchildren – Kennedy Mitchell and Stevie Mitchell
And innumerable nieces and nephews
A memorial service will be conducted at the Mt. Juliet Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1006 Woodridge Place, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, and on Zoom (contact family members for more information) on February 26, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Slide presentation will begin at 3:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses at jw.org.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Fitzgerald, Paul Larry, age 75, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 22, 2023. Paul was born in Knox County, TN and was the son of the late, Fred Dennis Fitzgerald and Dossie Taylor Fitzgerald. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed working on vehicles and lawnmowers. Paul was often referred to as “Mr. Goodwrench”. He also enjoyed fishing and UT sports. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Cairllon Moore Fitzgerald; son, Craig Fitzgerald; siblings, Kat Greer and Dennis Fitzgerald and brother-in-law, Thurston Moore.
He is survived by:
Son – Scott (Dawn) Fitzgerald
Sister – Gerrie Knight
Beloved Dog - Odie
Family and friends will gather to Celebrate Paul’s Life from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the TWRA or Old Friend Senior Dog Sanctuary.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Leach, Patsy Ruth, age 87, of Mt. Juliet, TN died February 26, 2023. Patsy was born in Milan, TN and was the daughter of the late, Columbus Franklin Phillips and Ora Alice Milford Phillips. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church. Patsy was also preceded in death by her husband, Byron O’Neal Leach and son, Anthony Byron Leach.
She is survived by:
Children – Jeffrey (Soha) Leach and Lesa Eden
8 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will be 1 p.m. EST Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Visitation will be 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
Monohan, Jr., Michael Thomas “Tommy,” age 55, of Nashville, TN passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2023.
He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends who were always entertained by his stories, wit, and hilarious sense of humor. His infectious smile and laugh will live on forever.
Tommy was born on November 6th, 1967, in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Father Ryan High School, Class of 1986, and attended Middle TN State University, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1992. He continued his education, earning a Degree in Mechatronics Technology A.A.S. Tommy joined Samuel, Son & Co. in Columbia, TN as a Controls Technician in 2018, where he was employed until his death.
Tommy was a fan of music, riding motorcycles and was talented with home remodeling. He was knowledgeable in so many fields and tinkered with anything that was of interest to him. Most of all, Tommy loved and cherished being a father.
Tommy is survived by his son, Asa Michael Monohan; parents, Mike and Anita Monohan, and sister, Jenny Monohan. As well as many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Ethel Monohan; maternal grandparents, Pat and Betty Corsini and sister, Lisa Maureen Monohan.
Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:00 pm Friday, March 10, 2023 at St. Stephen Catholic Community, 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN. Services followed by a reception at 3 p.m. in the St. Stephen’s Holy Family Center Lower Hall.
Flowers accepted or memorial donation may be made to the Nashville Humane Society.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
