Obituaries

Aug 17, 2019

Miller, Catherine , age 54, of Murfreesboro, TN, died August 17, 2019. Catherine was an employee of Genesco. She enjoyed crafting, reading, hiking, vacationing and was very adventurous. Catherine was preceded in death by her sister, Valerie Escobido.

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Aug 17, 2019

Hodges, Rachel Ann , age 29, of Mt. Juliet, TN, gained her wings on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Her death was a result of an accidental overdose following a long struggle with addiction. Rachel was a granddaughter, daughter, stepdaughter, sister,  step-sister, sister-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, and, most importantly, a person of worth...

Aug 4, 2019

Manning, David Lee , age 69, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 4, 2019. Mr. Manning was a member of Brentwood Hills Church of Christ. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and was an avid Alabama sports fan. Mr. Manning began his...

Aug 1, 2019

Hayes, Gladys Anita , age 80, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died August 1, 2019. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Grace Place Church and was the Sunday School Secretary for many years. She was a nurse at Metro General Hospital for 27 years. Mrs. Hayes enjoyed sending notes and cards of encouragement. She also enjoyed spending...

Jul 31, 2019

Duncan, Ralph Douglas , age 66, of Antioch, TN, made a peaceful transition from this life on July 31, 2019. Ralph was retired from the State of Tennessee, Department of Correction. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, Kentucky basketball and Titans football. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Thelbert Duncan; wife, Cheryl K. Brown and brother,...

Jul 30, 2019

Greene, Dorothy Ann Clendening , age 84, of Mt. Juliet, TN, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  Mrs. Greene was born February 1, 1935 to the late, Oscar Tibbs and Myrtle Lee Conyer Clendening. She was a founding member of Victory Baptist Church and a member of the Denton/Oliver...

Jul 26, 2019

Barr, Edith Evelyn King , age 86, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 26, 2019. Mrs. Barr was a member of the Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late, Gayland and Margaret Kegean King. Mrs. Barr was also preceded in death by her husband, Zane Barr and her siblings, Shirley Smith and Glen...

Jul 23, 2019

Spradling, Rita Marie Hosek , age 92, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 23, 2019. Mrs. Spradling was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Lydia Mulhearn Hosek. Mrs. Spradling was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Jul 15, 2019

Addison, John Randall “Johnny” , age 65, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 15, 2019.  Johnny was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, long drives and football, especially the Oakland Raiders and the Titans. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, John L. Addison; mother, Betty Jean Smiley Cunningham and step-father, John Bell...

Jul 11, 2019

Troupe, Jr., Fred William , age 90, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 11, 2019. Mr. Troupe attended church in Fairfield Glade. He was an avid golfer and member of the Fairfield Glade Community. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and also worked for Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation. Mr. Troupe was president of...

Jul 10, 2019

Kerr, Wade Barrett , age 89, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 10, 2019. Mr. Kerr was a member of Green Hill Church and the Care Bear Class. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a 60 year member of the Mt. Juliet Masonic Lodge #642, F&AM. Mr. Kerr retired from Buford Brothers....

Jul 5, 2019

Fluhart, Barbara Ann , age 82, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 5, 2019.  Mrs. Fluhart was a member of Providence United Methodist Church. She had served in many capacities over her lifetime including, a x-ray technician, a homemaker, a kindergarten teacher’s aide at Jacksontown Elementary School, a dental assistant and church secretary at St. John’s...

Jul 4, 2019

Wright, Jr., Dayton Albert “Red” , age 72, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died July 4, 2019.  Red was a member of Gladeville Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was in IT and recently retired from 1st Bank of Tennessee. While working in the telecommunications industry, he installed phone systems at Vanderbilt, Opryland...

Jun 30, 2019

Strong, Sr., Guilford John , age 89, died June 30, 2019. Mr. Strong was born November 3, 1929 in Knoxboro, N.Y. He was the son of the late Herbert and Adelaide Van Evra Strong. Mr. Strong was a graduate of Madison High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War....

Jun 26, 2019

Brooks, Jr., Hardie McKinley , age 81, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died June 26, 2019. Mr. Brooks was a member of Cornerstone Church in Nashville and attended Bill and Patricia Wolfenbarger’s Bible Study Class at Courtney’s in Mt. Juliet. He was a Christian man and witnessed to everyone he met. Mr. Brooks was a veteran of...

Jun 25, 2019

Gillespie, Samuel Robert , age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN died June 25, 2019. Mr. Gillespie was born January 3, 1945 in Birmingham, AL. He was a 1964 graduate of West High School and was a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburg. Mr. Gillespie attended First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet and Cookeville Freewill Baptist...

Jun 25, 2019

Stevenson, Jimmy Russell , age 70, of Old Hickory, TN, died June 25, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Jimmy was an active member of Green Hill Church, where he was a member of the Security Team and was a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He was retired from UPS after 36...

Jun 23, 2019

Fuller, Betty Jean , age 83, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died June 23, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Fuller was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ and the Ladies Bible Class. She was a 1954 graduate of Donelson High School. Before retiring, Mrs. Fuller was employed by National Life/American General...

Jun 22, 2019

Bailey, Lydia Ann Rychecky “Cookie” , age 76, of Mt. Juliet, TN died June 22, 2019. Cookie was a member of the 50 Forward Club and the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center. She loved camping and playing games like Skipbo, Bingo and Dominos. Cookie was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Rowena Shaw Rychecky. She was...

Jun 20, 2019

Haapala, Michael Wayne “Mike” , age 48, of Lebanon, TN, died June 20, 2019. Mike was a 1989 graduate of Hunters Lane High School. He received his Associate degree in Physical Therapy at Vol State and his Bachelor’s degree at Trevecca University. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Suncrest...