Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

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...

Feb 26, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Melinda Richardson , age 68, of Mt. Juliet, TN, who left this world on February 26th surrounded by loving family.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Marjorie (Knock) Green, Melinda graduated from the University of Cincinnati and built a...

Feb 22, 2023

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...

Feb 18, 2023

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...

Feb 17, 2023

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...

Feb 11, 2023

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...

Feb 8, 2023

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...

Feb 8, 2023

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...

Feb 7, 2023

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...

Feb 7, 2023

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.

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Feb 6, 2023

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....

Feb 5, 2023

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...

Feb 5, 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...

Jan 25, 2023

Thomas, Stephen Davis , age 74, of Old Hickory, TN died January 25, 2023. Steve was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Cordell Hull Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Davis Thomas. He was formerly a Codes Enforcement Officer for the City of Mt. Juliet. Steve enjoyed fishing, boating, firearms and training Schutzhund...

Jan 22, 2023

Summers, Jeanie Carol , age 69, of Mt. Juliet, TN died January 22, 2023. Jeanie was formerly employed by CIC Credit Union. She enjoyed bird watching, candles and feeding the ducks.  Jeanie was preceded in death by her son, Charles Christopher Ryan.

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Jan 21, 2023

Jan Annette Hollier , at age 68, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on October 15, 1954 in Port Arthur, Texas, she was the fifth of seven children of the late Fred and June Hollier. She attended DeQueen Elementary School, Robert E. Lee Elementary School, Thomas Edison Junior High School, graduated...

Jan 18, 2023

Victory, Gloria Jeanette , age 78, of Mt. Juliet, TN died January 18, 2023. Jeanette was born in Mt. Juliet, TN and was the daughter of the late, Rufus McPeak, Sr. and Mildred Keele McPeak. She was a member of Christ Servants Baptist Church. Jeanette spent much of her career as a hairdresser. She was an...

Jan 17, 2023

Easley, Mary Cheryl (Cher) , age 77 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in St. Petersburg, FL. She was born on April 11, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA. The family soon returned to Nashville, TN, where she resided for the next 50 plus years before retiring in Madeira Beach, FL.

Jan 16, 2023

David Michael Rawson , age 62, of Lebanon, TN, passed on to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family, after a struggle against lymphoma, on January 16, 2023. David was born in Harvey, Il, and was the son of the late, J. Michael Rawson and Neeltje VanEs Rawson.

David spent...

Jan 15, 2023

Gregory, James Ligon , age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN died January 15, 2023. Jim was born in Giles County, TN and was the son of the late, Ligon Green Gregory and Julia Burgess Gregory. He was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. Jim served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a...