Obituaries

Mar 18, 2019

On the morning of March 18, 2019, Morgan Cantrell, of Watertown, TN passed away at the age of 83. Morgan was born in Kingston, West Virginia to John and Bessie Cantrell in 1935, the youngest of seven children. Following graduation, Morgan enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Dover,...

Mar 16, 2019

Zumbro, Jackson O. “Jack” , age 87, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died March 16, 2019. Mr. Zumbro was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was retired from Kroger. Mr. Zumbro was a long-time farmer and beekeeper. He was the son of the late, Charles and Bertha Zumbro. Mr. Zumbro was also preceded in death...

Mar 15, 2019

Rynders, Betty Ruth Albertson , age 79, of Old Hickory, TN, died March 15, 2019. Mrs. Ryders was a former employee of Ingram Book Company and Bass Pro Shop. She was the daughter of the late, Gilbert G. and Sue West Albertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Peter Nelson...

Mar 12, 2019

Johnny Lee Byrd , age 88, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Donelson, TN, passed away March 12, 2019. Mr. Byrd was the son of the late, Dewey and Elma Rector Byrd and was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Patricia Ann Newport Byrd. He is survived by his sister, Leela Cross;...

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...