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April 2023
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Ramage, Eldon Edgar, age 89, of Gallatin, TN died April 2, 2023. Eldon was born in Lyons, KS and was the son of the late, Hubert Ramage and Lela McFarland Ramage. He also preceded in death by 4 siblings. Eldon was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1956-1958 and was a retired inspector for the Federal Department of Labor. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Eldon enjoyed flying and had his private pilot license. He also enjoyed target shooting and woodworking.
He is survived by:
Children – Carolyn (Dave) Nicol and Ronald (Cindy) Ramage
Grandchildren – Krista (Jacob) Brady, Kyle Ramage, Jeremy Nicol, Joshua (Dessy) Nicol,
and Jordan Nicol
Great-grandchildren – Annebelle Brady, Gabbrielle Brady, Jeremia Nicol, Gabriel Nicol,
Dallas Nicol and Shaelynn Nicol
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children.
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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Armstrong, Connie Ann LaMure, age 64, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died April 3, 2023. Connie was born in Oceanside, CA, and was the daughter of the late John Dale LaMure and Peggy Ann Eisenbeis LaMure. She was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Community. She graduated from Southern Indiana University with a design degree and enjoyed a long career as a graphic designer. Connie retired from Big Visual Group, where she was as impassioned about her co-workers as her customers. Connie loved art, especially stained glass, but flowers became her favorite medium. She painted the landscape around her home with colorful flowers and hostas. Connie was passionate about gardening and was a Tennessee Master Gardener who loved to share plants and her plant knowledge. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the beach. However, Connie's biggest passion was family and being Cici to her two granddaughters. Connie was very proud of her participation in trial studies at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in the hope of benefiting others. Her infant son, John Zachary Armstrong, her nephew, Michael LaMure, and her parents preceded her in death.
She is survived by:
Husband of 37 years – Steve Armstrong
Son – Adam (Shannon) Armstrong
Brothers – Mark (Cindi) LaMure, Mike (Kelly) LaMure, and Johnny (Cindy) LaMure
Sister – Karen (Tom) Carter
Grandchildren – June Armstrong and Violet Armstrong
Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. Funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Stephen Catholic Community, 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN., with visitation at 10 a.m.
Flowers accepted, or memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. In addition, the family wishes to thank Peyton and Sandra from Alive Hospice for caring for Connie.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Donaldson, Fred, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 5, 2023. Fred was born in Franklin County, TN and was the son of the late, Clayton Donaldson and Alma Neal Donaldson. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the owner of Fred’s Vending. In his younger years, Fred was active with the Mt. Juliet Little League and served on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed fishing and golfing.
He is survived by:
Wife of 64 years – Sarah Donaldson
Children – Johnny (Carla) Donaldson, Sylvia Adams and Rebecca Brakefield
Siblings – Gilbert (Brenda) Donaldson, Benton (Josie) Donaldson and Geraldine Crabtree
Grandchildren – Erik Adams, Dylan Brakefield, Jon Mikel Donaldson, Nikki Collins,
Peyton Brakefield and Zachary Donaldson
Great-grandchildren – Oliver Adams, Liam Adams and Baby Girl Collins expected in June
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Billie Friel and Bro. Chuck Groover officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Erik Adams, Dylan Brakefield, Peyton Brakefield, Chris Collins, Darrin Rutledge and Steve Jefferson.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church Missions Fund, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 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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DeLong, Kevin Christopher, age 54 (and 235 lbs. of solid muscle), of Mt. Juliet, TN was called home by his Heavenly Father on April 8, 2023. Kevin was born on August 8, 1968 in Streator, IL and was a 1986 graduate of Streator Township High School. He earned his Associate degree in Criminal Justice from IVCC, but was most proud of the “common sense” he developed early on as a student of life.
Kevin proudly retired in 2018 as a Major with the Illinois Department of Corrections after serving justice and serving Illinois for 30 years. He quickly un-retired by accepting a job with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department in Pontiac, IL and started an LLC with his Iron Pig Brother, Tony. The corruption of the State of Illinois, in combination with the warmer riding weather of the South, led him to pursue his lifelong retirement dream of becoming a Tennessean. In 2021, Kevin moved to Mt. Juliet, TN with his wife, Stephanie, to open CP Between The Lakes while simultaneously owning DeLong’s Casual Dining & Spirits in Pontiac, IL. In retirement, Kevin spent his mornings working various “quitting jobs”, as he liked to call them, serving his community as a Wilson County Judicial Commissioner and was currently employed at Christian Brothers Automotive.
Kevin, “Hollywood”, “Big Kev”, or “KD”, will be remembered most for the passion he poured into his numerous hobbies and the commanding presence he maintained over the course of his life. From the time he was young, there was nothing Kevin enjoyed more than riding his motorcycles. He rode cross-country with his sons and since November of 2009, with his Brotherhood, the Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club. When he wasn’t riding, Kevin was hiking, boating, shooting, working out (boasting a bench press max of 405 lbs!), traveling, disdainfully (yet loyally) rooting for the Chicago Bears as a Season Ticket Holder, or working on his relationship with God as a member of the Bridge Fellowship Church. Kevin will be deeply missed by his family who, without a doubt, were the light of his life. Before his passing, Kevin shared one simple request of us all - don’t go “boo-hooing” on his behalf - live your lives and never let the bastards wear you down.
Kevin is survived in life by:
His parents – Alvin and Judy DeLong of Streator, Illinois
His wife of 30 years – Stephanie Kruger DeLong
His 5 Children – Tessa DeLong (Eldon “Sam”) Mackinson, Stephanie “Jr.” DeLong,
Kalee DeLong (Jamie Ray) Adams, Kyle DeLong, and Keegan DeLong
His Brothers – Todd DeLong and Matthew (Kristin) DeLong nephew AJ DeLong
And his 4 Grandchildren – Charlotte Adams, age 3, Noah Mackinson, age 2, Harlee Adams, age 1 and Baby Boy Adams, due in October 2023.
Kevin is preceded in death by:
His brother - Eric DeLong
His beloved four-legged best friend - Payton
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at The Bridge Fellowship Church, 5066 Lebanon Road, Lebanon, TN with Pastor Jim Johnston officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Small World Adoption Programs, a non-profit organization that pairs orphaned children with Christian families in the Tennessee area, or Branches Counseling Center of Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Donations can be made at smallworldadoption.com/donate or branches.org/donate, respectively.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Roberts, Debra Diane, age 65, of Lebanon, TN died April 8, 2023. Diane was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Douglas Roy Gleaves and Dorothy Little Gleaves. Diane was a kind and loving person, always caring for others in her family and neighborhood. She loved to shop and dress nice and she had a large collection of sunglasses. Diane was very creative. She was an artist and wrote poetry. Diane was an avid gardener and a great cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister.
She is survived by:
Husband – George Roberts
Step-son – David Lee Roberts
Brothers – Danny (Sherry) Gleaves, Doug (Lisa) Gleaves and Donnie (Donna) Gleaves
Grandchildren – Dominic James Roberts, Ericka Breeze Roberts, Anthony Isiah Roberts and
Emery Joelle Ferguson
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with William Wiley officiating.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Tabor, Billy Ray, age 84, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Brentwood, TN died April 13, 2023. Billy was born in Bowling Green, KY and was the son of the late, Willie Frank Tabor and Flossie Mae Davis Tabor. He was a member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ and was retired from AT&T. Billy enjoyed playing his guitar, traveling, watching movies, working on electronic, getting together with family and friends and chocolate milkshakes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Royce Tabor; son, Brian Tabor; step-son, John Russell and sister-in-law, Marion Tabor.
He is survived by:
Children – Steve (Karen) Tabor and Brenda Tabor
Step-son – David Russell
Brother – Jim Tabor
Grandchildren – Kurt Tabor, Kristen (Daniel) Connell, Matt (Kelsey) Tabor, Robert Russell
and Michael (Stephanie) Russell
Great-grandchildren – Everett, Walker and Ryker
Niece – Tia Tabor
Mother of his children – Judy Clark
Funeral services will be conducted 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Crieve Hall Church of Christ, 4806 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Jones, Timothy Charles “Tim”, age 63, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 21, 2023. Tim was born in New Castle. PA and was the son of the late, Robert W. Jones and Margaret Lou “Peg” McKinley Jones. He was a graduate of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia, NC and attended Gaston College. Tim spent over 30 years as an employee of Peterson Tool Company and has been employed by Guhring, Inc. for the past 8 years. He enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, woodworking and golfing.
He is survived by:
Wife of 36 years – Rachel Jones
Children – Katharine “Katie” Jones (Matthew) Elfrink and Benjamin “Ben” R. Jones
Father-in-law and mother-in-law – Stanley and Loretta Baird
Sister-in-law and brother-in-law – Becky and Larry Dison
1 Sister
Many nieces, nephews and special friends
Puppies – Lola and Stella
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Program.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Midgett, Harold Lynn, age 81, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 21, 2023. Lynn was born in Temperance Hall, TN and was the son of the late, Robert Wilson Midgett and Rebecca Leona Putty Midgett. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Lynn was a Christian and a member of the Baptist church. He retired for the Corp of Engineers and was a member of Mt. Juliet Masonic Lodge #642 F&AM. Lynn was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny Midgett.
He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years – Sandra Midgett
Daughters – Lisa (Larry) Stanley and Denise (Nick) Scalf
Grandchildren – Adam Stanley, Allie (James) Crissey, Amanda Stanley and Neve Scalf
Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Hermitage Memorial Gardens with Bro. Doyle Slager officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Monday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Enoch, Terrance Edward “Terry”, age 66, of Old Hickory, TN died April 24, 2023. Terry was born in Lebanon, TN. He was a member of Green Hill Church of Christ and a truck driver for Ozark Motor Line. Terry always dreamed of being a truck driver, as he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. He loved riding motorcycles with his friends, the open road and companionship of his bike family. Terry had the most infectious laugh and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed cookouts and watching his grandsons play baseball. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Edward Eudell Enoch.
He is survived by:
Wife of over 20 years – Micki Enoch
Mother – Joann Sullivan
Step-children – Beth Davis and Chris (Stacey) Davis
Brother – James (Renee) Enoch
Sister – Suzanne (Lee) Solis
Step-grandchildren – Katelyn Kane and Tucker Davis
Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Mike Baker and Bro. Darrell Blankenship officiating.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Gentry, Sherri Paulette, age 69, of Mt. Juliet, TN died suddenly April 8, 2023. Sherri was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Morris Franklin Gentry and Edna Earle Hughes Gentry. She was a member of Unity Church of Music City and Nashville in Harmony. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene College with a Bachelor’s Degree. She was retired from the State of Tennessee. Sherri held a 4th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and was the former owner of Mid-American Tae Kwon Do in Lebanon, TN. She loved nature, kayaking, fishing and animals, especially her Chocolate Lab, Lyric. In addition to her parents, Sherri was preceded in death by her sister, Anne Gentry Schurman.
She is survived by:
Brother – Bill (Linda) Gentry
Nieces and nephew – Ginger Berger, Vicki Theile, Marci Schurman, Sherri Godsby and
Paul “Gordy” Schurman
Her friends and support community are too numerous to mention, specifically, but of special consideration the family acknowledges and appreciates the love of Lisa Lewis, Carolyn Bauer and Linda Wanamaker.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 1:00 PM, Saturday May 6th at Unity of Nashville, 5125 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. The family and friends will receive friends 1 hour before the service. Additionally, a short reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Unity Church of Music City or Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Carroll, Timothy Mark “Crybaby”, age 66, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 14, 2023. Mark was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Patrick Joseph Carroll, Jr and Jane Adlynn Flanary Carroll. He moved to McEwen, TN at age 10. Mark graduated from Waverly Central High School and attended the University of Florida. He was employed by Green Enterprises and free-lanced all over the country, working at award shows, sporting events, at the New Year’s Eve event in downtown Nashville and for Family Feud. Mark was also preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Martin; and infant sister; daughter-in-law, Kristi Oakley and grandson, Carter Oakley.
He is survived by:
Wife of 31 years – Jena Carroll
Children – Dustin (Jaimie) Oakley, Kyle (Renee) Oakley, Cody (Amber) Carroll and
Cole (Caroline) Carroll
Siblings – Gayle (Bill) Rutledge, Patty (Bill) Farmer, Pete (Susan) Carroll, Susan (Joe) Ellen
and Phil (Jackie) Carroll
Grandchildren – Bailey (Felicity), Aidan, Taylor and Sloan
Great-grandchild – Peyton
Many nieces and nephews
Many great friends and co-workers from across the country
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Christ The King Catholic Church, 3001 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to service time.
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
Meals, Gordon Daniel “Dan”, age 66, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 26, 2023. Dan was born in Cleveland, OH. He was the owner of Lakeside Marine for over 20 years, enjoying his passion and expertise of boat mechanics and restorations. He loved to fish and spend time on the lake with his family and friends. He had the biggest heart. His grandson, Luke, was the joy of his life.
Dan was the son of the late, Gordon and Jean Meals. He was a devoted, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Meals; daughter, Ashley Meals; sisters, Kristin Sutherland, and Kimberly Meals McDougal; grandson, Luke Satterfield; several in-laws; many nieces and nephews; and his dog, Yogi.
A Celebration of Life
In loving memory of Dan Meals
Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at 2 pm
Cedar Creek Marina: 9120 Saundersville Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Please join us to gather and share some of our favorite memories.
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
Hoida, Steven Frank, age 67, of Old Hickory, TN died April 29, 2023. Steven was born in Two Rivers, WI and was the son of the late, Robert Hoida and Dolores Kopetsky Hoida. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Community. Steven served as a General Manager hotel industry and lastly as the General Manager with Valor Hospitality/Embassy Suites. He loved sports including golf, baseball, football and hockey. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Nashville Predators. Most of all, he loved being around his family, friends and colleagues.
He is survived by:
Children – Caitlin Hoida and Steven Hoida, Jr. and their mother, Rhonda Hoida
Sisters – Therese (Les) Ettlinger and Jenny (Jay) Loppnow
Several nieces
Funeral mass will be conducted 3 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at St. Stephen Catholic Community, 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church and a reception will immediately follow the Mass.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Community, 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Binkley, Edward Warfield, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN died April 30, 2023 from congestive heart failure. Ed was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late Melvin Binkley and Mary Napier Binkley. Ed attended Tarbox Elementary and Richland Elementary School. He quit high school to work full time at a supermarket chain. In 1955, he joined the Navy and served on the carriers, USS Bennington in the Pacific, USS Lake Champlain in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean and the USS Independence in the North Atlantic. By the time he left active duty status in 1959, Ed had earned his GED and was qualified to run the entire electrical system on the ship. Returning home, he used his talents to acquire a job working for Executone Speaker Systems. After working for several electronic companies, he opened his own electronic sales company, D&H Electronic Systems, named after his daughters, Dora and Heather. Along with operating a successful business, Ed found time to serve on the Mt. Juliet and Wilson County Planning Commission, serve as the Commissioner over the Mt. Juliet Police and Fire Department and serve as a Judicial Magistrate. Ed was elected Mayor of Mt. Juliet in 1989 and became the first Mayor of the City of Mt. Juliet to serve two complete terms. Among his accomplishments under his administration was the widening of Mt. Juliet Road, expansion of City Sewers, the addition of many policemen and police cars, institution of the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the adoption of the City Flag. Ed also worked hard with developers to bring new restaurants, apartments, subdivisions and several other commercial businesses to Mt. Juliet and Wilson County. Ed has served as National Director of the Tennessee Jaycees, President of the Mt. Juliet and Goodlettsville Chambers of Commerce, a Charter member of the Sherriff’s Youth Ranch, a Charter member of the Mt. Juliet Lion’s Club, a Trustee on the Vol State College Foundation and a supporter of many non-profit and civic organizations. He has been awarded the Mt. Juliet Kiwanian of the Year, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, the first City Pioneer Award and the Chronicle of Mt. Juliet’s Person of the Year. With all of his accomplishments and awards, he was most proud of being a husband, father and Poppa. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his siblings, Willie Binkley, Al Binkley, Louise Worrell, Dixie Zerbe, Bessie Holton, Ruth Turner, Daisy Worrell and Ann Miles.
He is survived by:
Wife- Glenda Carver Binkley
Daughters – Dora (Mike) Posey and Heather (Patrick) Kingcaid
Grandchildren – Chloe Kingcaid, Jackson Martin, Chase Kingcaid and Hannah Kingcaid
The family wishes to thank Ed’s caregivers, Kim Thompson, Maggie Thompson, Lana Lohman and the team at Alive Hospice, especially Olivia and Sandra.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel with James Hambrick officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be current and former employees of D&H Electronic Systems.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
