Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Perdue, Helen Hodges , age 87, a resident of Southern Manor/Wilson Manor in Lebanon, TN, died December 5, 2019. Mrs. Perdue was a member of Stanleytown Amazing Grace Baptist Church and attended Bakers Grove Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet, TN. She was employed by Bassett-Walker Knitting/VF for over 20 years and at Ridgeway Elementary School in...

Dec 3, 2019

Westfelt, Dortha Fannie Beaty , age 90, of Nashville, TN, died December 3, 2019. Fannie was a member of Donelson Height Methodist Church. She was also a member of Buchanan Chapter #286, Order of the Eastern Star. Fannie was the daughter of the late, Dewey M. and Ora Evans Beaty. She was also preceded in death...

Nov 26, 2019

Songer, Elizabeth Miller Grayson , age 96, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 26, 2019. Mrs. Songer enjoyed sewing, knitting and crafting. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas. Mrs. Songer was the daughter of the late, John Tate Grayson, Sr. and Nannie Lou Altice Grayson. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Charles...

Nov 23, 2019

Cargile, Curtis Wayne , age 80, was born in Bower, Oklahoma on August 11, 1939 and passed away on November 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Curtis Wayne was many things, but above all he was a devoted, caring man and he loved his family and music more than anything in this world. His life’s...

Nov 21, 2019

Clark, Elizabeth Ann Travis “Betty” , age 76, of Gladeville, TN, died November 21, 2019. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her father, George Hamilton Travis; mother, Rita Talbert; step-father, Edward Talbert; son, James Douglas Clark; son-in-law, Perry Langford and sisters, Carol, Kathy and Barbara.

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Nov 17, 2019

Lee, Fredda Myra , age 74, of Lebanon, TN, died November 17, 2019. Fredda was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She moved to New York at age 17 to work with the Jerry Ford and Wilhelmina modeling agencies. Fredda appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, the Mike Douglas Show, Girl Talk and What’s...

Nov 16, 2019

Heckmann, Lora Lynn Bishop , age 51, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 16, 2019. Lora was born in Middletown Ohio to Fred and Anne Bishop on May 16th, 1968.  She graduated from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, class of 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  She later passed the CPA exam in 1992. ...

Nov 9, 2019

Bilbrey, Linda “Lynn” Ann Supeck , age 71, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died November 9, 2019. Lynn was an auditor for Old Republic Title for 13 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James Michael “Mike” Bilbrey; her parents Carl Joseph and Dallas Supeck and her siblings, Barbara Morano and Gerald...

Oct 29, 2019

Scott, Kimberly Denise Mitchell , age 49, of Old Hickory, TN, died October 29, 2019. Kim was a teacher at Roy Waldron Elementary School in Rutherford County and formerly taught at Rutland Elementary School in Wilson County. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Arizona and a Master’s degree in Marriage and...

Oct 26, 2019

Bishop, Jr., Charles E. , age 73, died October 26, 2019. Charles was a native of Nashville, TN where he attended West End High School and Middle Tennessee State University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Charles always had a love for flying and had his private pilot’s license. He was a histologist...

Oct 22, 2019

Howell, Eleanor Elizabeth , died unexpectedly in her sleep at her home in Raleigh, NC on October 22, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Barbara Spetnagel Howell and David Floyd Howell of Mt. Juliet, TN, and sisters, Virginia Howell of Smyrna, GA, and Rebecca Crew of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by brother-in-law Darin...

Oct 22, 2019

Hager, Thomas Earl “Ya Ya” , age 72, of Hermitage, TN, died October 22, 2019. Tom was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a retired employee of KGS Steel. He was a 1965 graduate of Dupont High School. Tom was a 33rd Scottish Rite Mason and Past Master of Old Hickory Lodge #598. In...

Oct 20, 2019

Taylor, Myrtle Louise , age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 20, 2019. Mrs.

Taylor was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She retired from E&Y with 44 years of service. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of the late, Malcomb and Pauline McMillian Davidson. She was also preceded in death...

Oct 18, 2019

Mullins, Randal Clinton “Randy” , age 72, of Old Hickory, TN, died October 18, 2019. Mr. Mullins was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a CB operator and enjoyed playing his guitar and making videos with his grandchildren. Mr. Mullins was the son of the...

Oct 17, 2019

Brooks, Jill Colleen , age 56, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 17, 2019. Colleen attended the Cowboy Church. She was the daughter of the late, Howard and Carole Sue LaFosse Hargroder. Colleen was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Skylar Aguillard and sister, Debbi Hargroder.

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Oct 17, 2019

Eakes, III, Larry Gardner , age 74, of Lebanon, TN, died October 17, 2019.

Larry was a member of the Baptist faith and attended Fairview Church. As a Mt. Juliet native, he was the owner of L&C Auto Parts in Mt. Juliet and Auto Bearings in Nashville. He was also the...

Oct 13, 2019

Clymer, Lawrence Franklin , age 79, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 13, 2019. Mr. Clymer was a member of Greenhill Church of Christ. He was a 1957 graduate of East High School and was a contractor and former owner of Nashville Siding Products and Mt. Juliet Dog Grooming. Mr. Clymer was the son of the...

Oct 11, 2019

Curry, Gloria Jean , age 66 of Lebanon, TN, our earthly angel known as Gloria Jean Curry went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 11, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was joyfully met at Heaven’s Gate by her grandmother Irene Taylor, her mother, her fathers, and many aunts...

Oct 4, 2019

Hedwall, Shelley Kay Buckner , age 64, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died October 4, 2019. Mrs. Hedwall was a homemaker and enjoyed decorating and coloring. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Buckner and Joyce (Victor) Francisco. Mrs. Hedwall was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Hedwall and brother, William Buckner, III....

Sep 27, 2019

Melvin, Nancy Elizabeth Wolff , age 77, of Hermitage, TN, died September 27, 2019. Mrs. Melvin enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting and sewing. She was the daughter of the late, Ivan "Pete" Wolff and Emma Morgan DeMoss. Mrs. Melvin was also preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Melvin and grandson, Joshua Baker.