Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

Young, Ruth Reilly It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Reilly Young announces her passing after a courageous battle with cancer on August 25, 2021, at the age of 62. She was a faithful Christian. She was a very caring wife, mother, sister and dear friend. She loved spending time with her friends...

Aug 24, 2021

Ortengren, Roy Geoffrey “Jeff” , age 79, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed quietly surrounded by family on August 24, 2021. Jeff was born in Culver City, CA and was the son of the late, Roy Hessler and Mary Jane Parker Ortengren. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Brian Ortengren. Jeff worked for American...

Aug 20, 2021

Bond, Kevin Lee , age 61, of Mt. Juliet, TN died August 20, 2021. Kevin was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Dayton and Nancy Wright Bond. He was a 1978 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and was an employee of Nashville Auto Auction/Manheim. Kevin was a long time cattle...

Aug 10, 2021

Graves, Beverly Joyce Sutton , age 68, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 10, 2021. Beverly was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, John Ben Sutton and Grace Reed Sutton. She was a graduate of Mt. Juliet High School. Beverly was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ where she...

Aug 8, 2021

Burkeen, Sr., John Laymon , age 80, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 8, 2021. John was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, John Thomas Burkeen and Modene Masterson Burkeen. He was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ. John was employed by Dupont, Aladdin Industries, and Dillingham and Smith....

Aug 5, 2021

Harris, Rhonda Louise , age 47, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 5, 2021. Rhonda was born in Miami, Florida. She was a registered nurse at Summit Medical Center. Rhonda enjoyed the beach, the sun, music and dancing.

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Daughter – Alison Elmore...

Aug 5, 2021

Vickers, Kathy Lynn , age 57, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 5, 2021. Kathy was born in Smithville, TN. She attended Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. Kathy was a graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and was a former employee of the United Methodist Publishing House. She enjoyed music and collecting albums. Kathy was preceded...

Aug 4, 2021

Hicks, Judy Marie Morris , age 79, of Mt. Juliet, TN, met her Savior face-to-face on August 4, 2021. A lifelong Texan, Judy was born in Paris, TX and was the only child of the late, Clifford Morris and Liza Ellen Dollins Morris. Having lived the last several decades of her life in Kilgore, TX, Judy...

Aug 3, 2021

Pinkelton, Michael Wayne , age 72, of Mt. Juliet, TN died August 3, 2021. Mike was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, Gerald Pinkelton and Betty Lane Pinkelton. He was a graduate of Litton High School, a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mike...

Jul 31, 2021

DiChiara, Bob , age 78, of Lebanon, TN died July 31, 2021. Bob was born in Stamford, CT and was the son of late, Dominick and Julie Stopa DiChiara. He served in the National Guard and was retired from Ricoh. Bob enjoyed woodworking and building.

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Jul 30, 2021

Maynard, Ruth Ann Baker , age 88, of Mt. Juliet, TN died July 30, 2021. Ruth was born in Cookeville, TN and was the daughter of the late, John S. and Alta Katherine Helton Baker. She was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ. Ruth was a teacher for over 30 years in the Fayette...

Jul 25, 2021

Moss, Martha Dale , age 92, of Mt. Juliet, TN died July 25, 2021. Martha was born in Goodlettsville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Andrew Cecil and Mattie Collins Dale. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Martha majored in Home Economics at UT Knoxville and was employed by TVA. She was...

Jul 24, 2021

Sensenig, Pearl W. , age 96, of Mt. Juliet, TN and a former resident of Lancaster, PA, died peacefully July 24, 2021. Pearl was born in Ephrata, PA and was the daughter of the late, Clayton M. and Caroline Weaver Steely. She was a retired Registered Nurse. Pearl was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 23, 2021

Hagar-Marsalis, Mary Inita Hornberger , age 90, of Hermitage, TN was received by the Lord on July 23, 2021. Inita was born on June 28, 1931 in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, Jerry and Mary Cartwright Hornberger. She graduated from North High School in 1949. Inita married the love of her life,...

Jul 19, 2021

Cain, Gregory Allen , age 50, of Mt. Juliet, TN died July 19, 2021. Greg was born in Memphis, TN and served in the Air National Guard for six years. He was employed as the Finance Director for Cook Children’s Hospital in Ft. Worth, TX. Greg enjoyed Elvis, reading, music and exercising.

Jul 19, 2021

Lynn, Jim , age 77, of Mt. Juliet, TN died July 19, 2021. Jim was born in Dyersburg, TN and was the son of the late, Edward and Pearlie Watt Lynn. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Jim was a teacher and a band director for many years and later worked in music sales....

Jul 18, 2021

Farrell, Carol Jean Blackford , age 70, of Mt. Juliet, TN died July 18, 2021. Carol was born in Nashville, TN and was the daughter of the late, J.C. and Marion Ayers Blackford. She was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was an avid Titans fan.

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Jul 15, 2021

Marty, Antonio Maniago , age 86, died July 15, 2021. Mr. Marty was born in Olongapo City, Philippines. He was a dedicated member of St. Stephen Catholic Community and a retired veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed gardening, being a handyman, bread baking and caring for his grandsons. Mr. Marty was the son of the...

Jul 15, 2021

Ingram, Steven Michael , age 45, of Murfreesboro, TN, died July 15, 2021. Mike was born in Germany.  He was a graduate of McGavock High School and would go on to play football for MTSU. He was a lover of animals, especially horses. Mike is preceded in death by his father, Steven Lewis Ingram; grandfather, Orvie...

Jul 12, 2021

Butcher, Jr., Hillard Franklin , age 75, passed away July 12, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted and faithful husband and father, who could make a whole room laugh. Frank was born in Ft. Wayne, IN and was the son of the late, Hillard Franklin Butcher, Sr. and Hilda Louise Butcher. He was...