Obituaries

Mar 3, 2019

Sorey, William Robert “Bill” , age 72, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died March 3, 2019.

Bill was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a 1964 graduate of Donelson High School and was retired from Yellow Freight. Bill was a member...

Mar 1, 2019

Wright, Bobby Lee , age 91, of Lebanon, TN, died March 1, 2019. Mr. Wright was a member of Green Hill Church. He was a former Lieutenant with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and an aide for Governor Frank G. Clement. Mr. Wright later went on to own several small businesses. He was one of the founders...

Feb 28, 2019

Rue, III, Nelson Bright “Skip” , age 62, of Mt. Juliet, TN, and formerly of Bowling Green, KY and Crestview Hills, KY died February 28, 2019. Mr. Rue was a member of The Presbyterian Church in Bowling Green, KY, Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Northern Kentucky, and attended Providence United Methodist Church in Mt. Juliet. He was...

Feb 26, 2019

Spears, Robert L. , age 82, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 26, 2019. Mr. Spears attended Hume Fogg High School. He was a Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor, having worked for the City of Nashville and J.R. Wauford & Co. before starting his business, R.L. Spears & Co. in 1973 in Mt. Juliet. Mr. Spears was...

Feb 26, 2019

Kuchinski, Richard Edward , age 77, of Hermitage, TN, died February 26, 2019. Mr. Kuchinski was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne. He was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Ravenwood Country Club. Mr. Kuchinski was the son of the late, Benjamin and Mary Leggin...

Feb 24, 2019

Cass, Gary , age 70, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away February 24, 2019. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Gary attended Central Michigan University where he met his beautiful bride, Josie. He graduated from CMU with three degrees in education and spent his entire life impacting students in the state of Michigan. Gary was a guidance...

Feb 22, 2019

Jernigan, Robert D. “Bob” , age 75, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 22, 2019. Mr. Jernigan was an avid golfer and fisherman. He is survived by: Loving wife of 57 years – Carolyn Singleton Jernigan Son – Keith (Ronda) Jernigan Siblings – Kay Ralph, Linda Graham, Glenn Jordan, Renee Page and Beth Vaden Grandchildren –...

Feb 18, 2019

Smith, Aaron James , age 42, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 18, 2019. Aaron was a 1994 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and owner of Insta-Clean, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. He was an avid fisherman, grew roses and enjoyed martial arts.

He is survived...

Feb 16, 2019

Kupski, Mary Ann , age 80, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 16, 2019. Mrs. Kupski was an avid bowler and enjoyed boating and fishing. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, traveling and game shows. Mrs. Kupski was a Detroit sports fan. She was the daughter of the late, Frank J. and Irene Lasecki Lada. Mrs....

Feb 13, 2019

Brewer, Bonnie Marie , age 79, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. A native of Lawrence County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Paulie and Bessie Ketchum Belew. She previously owned and operated a barbeque restaurant in Nashville, TN. She was of...

Feb 12, 2019

Goodall, Sr., John Michael “Mike” , age 77, of Old Hickory, TN, died February 12, 2019. Mr. Goodall was a member of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He Loved woodworking and traveling. Mr. Goodall was the son of the late, John Thomas and Thelma Ailene Crick Goodall. He was also...

Feb 11, 2019

Thornhill, Charlotte Ann Morrison , age 77, of Lebanon, TN, died February 11, 2019. Mrs. Thornhill was a member of Maple Hill Church of Christ and a former member of Northside Church of Christ. She was employed by Tennessee Farm Bureau for over 40 years. Mrs. Thornhill was the daughter of the late, Charles and Lucille...

Feb 10, 2019

Rubel, Frances Fulkerson , age 91, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 10, 2019. Mrs. Rubel was a member of Grace United Methodist church. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University. Mrs. Rubel was the daughter of the late, William and Sara Keller Fulkerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Feb 7, 2019

Ghee, Larry Wayne , age 66, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 7, 2019. Larry was a member of the Nashville Cowboy Church. He retired from Kroger with 45 years of service. Larry had a love for corvettes and enjoyed traveling. He was the son of the late, Grady Ghee and Margaret Louise Joines Ghee. He...

Feb 7, 2019

Bayliss, Darla Ann Petrick , age 56, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 7, 2019. Darla was a homemaker but was previously employed by Temple Inland Mortgage for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Taylor Petrick and her brother, Darryl Petrick. She is survived by: Husband – Brian Bayliss Father...

Feb 5, 2019

Farmer, Donna Lee , age 79, of Quebeck, TN and formerly of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 5, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mrs. Farmer was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late, LaVern and Vera McNew Reeds. She was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Farmer was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Feb 2, 2019

Hughes, Richard Lee “Rick” , age 70, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died February 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam era. He was retired from Willis America and enjoyed all sports. Some of his favorite teams were The Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University,...

Feb 1, 2019

Harding, Foy Dell , age 93, of Mt. Juliet , TN, died February 1, 2019. Mrs. Harding was a member of Mt. Juliet Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late, John E. and Maxie Hamblen Wright. Mrs. Harding was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Franklin Harding; son, George B. Harding...

Jan 30, 2019

Tanner, Roy Howard , age 77, of Nashville, TN, died January 30, 2019. Mr. Tanner was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam era. He was the son of the late, Ray Howard and Sally Brazzel Tanner. He was also preceded of 51 years, Sue Ferguson Tanner.

He...

Jan 24, 2019

Woodard, Mary Evelyn “Meme” , age 90, of Lebanon, TN, died January 24, 2019. Mrs. Woodard was a member of Tulip Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano. Mrs. Woodard was an excellent seamstress. She loved to play cards, especially bridge. Mrs. Woodard had a great sense of humor and...