Harris, Robert Roy “Bob”, age 75, of Mt. Juliet, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Mr. Harris was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a Gideon, a member of the Promise Keepers and a member of the Mt. Juliet Masonic Lodge #642, F&AM. Mr. Harris was the son of the late, Roy Solomon and Emily Moore Kasey Harris. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly fifty years, Jimmie Hayes Harris and son, Bobby Harris.
He is survived by:
Daughters - Cindy (David) Pittman, Gay Harris and Tracy (Chuck) Johnson
Brother - Bill (Sharon) Harris
Grandchildren - Mike Martin, Courtney Martin, Chase Pittman,
Katie Johnson and Evan Johnson
Great-granddaughter - Brianna Martin
Aunt - Lurline McHarg

Funeral services with military honors will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the Sr. Men's Sunday School Class at Victory Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN or The Nashville Rescue Mission, 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203-4226.

Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday and end with a Masonic Service at 6 p.m.

Drayton, Rev. Leoncia, age 78, of Hermitage, TN, died Monday, February 6, 2012. Rev. Drayton was a member of Hamilton United Methodist Church. She earned her Master's of Divinity degree and was ordained as a United Methodist minister in 1982. Prior to her ordination she served as a Children's Educational Director and Diagonal Minister in Michigan, St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois, spending all of her adult life in ministry to the United Methodist Church. Rev. Drayton was the daughter of the late, Clarence Boudreaux and Gaither Bethey Boudreaux Hebert. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Keith Drayton.
She is survived by:
Daughter - Laurie Adams
Granddaughters - Annika and Julia Adams

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Hermitage United Methodist Church, 205 Belinda Drive, Hermitage, TN with Rev. Allen Black officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Children's Ministry at Hermitage United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service.

Mull, Richard Lynwood, age 75, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Mr. Mull retired from the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service and from civil service after 20 years with the FAA. During his military career he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Army Commendation Medal w/”V” Device & 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal w/21st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, 4 Overseas Service Bars, the Vietnam Service Medal w/5 Campaign Stars, the National Defense Service Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster, the Senior Parachutist Badge, the Army Aviator Badge and the Senior Army Aviator Badge. Mr. Mull was the son of the late, Otis and Mary Stacey Mull. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sister, O.H., Jr., Graham, Emile and Elizabeth.
He is survived by:
Wife of 51 years - Jean Joiner Mull
Children - Joseph F. (Lisa) Low, Annetta K. (Mark) Cagle,
Cynthia L. (Brian) Thomason and Henry K. Joiner
Grandchildren - Whitney N. Low, Christopher Thomason,
Elizabeth Thomason and Daniel Cagle

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor Terry Hancock officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, KY.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 8345 Old Palmyra Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.

Moore, Brent Edward, age 28, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Sunday, February 12, 2012. Brent was a member of Joy Church and was a 2002 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School. He was an artist and an avid basketball fan. He especially like THE Boston Celtics. Brent was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Keith Chaffin.
He is survived by:
Mother - Amanda (Tony) Bunce
Father - Bruce Moore
Step-father - John Swanson
Sister - Courtney Swanson
Grandparents - Erma Chaffin, Joyce Chaffin, Janet Coffey and
                     Ed and Audrey Moore
Several aunts, uncles and cousins
His beloved dog - Meagan

Memorial services will be conducted 4 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with pastors from Joy Church officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Smith, Jim Hatcher, Joe and Christy Hall, Lesley Smith, Brandon Mathis and Stephanie Warrick.

Chyla, Caroline, age 96, of Mt. Juliet, TN, formerly Michigan, died Sunday, February 12, 2012. Mrs. Chyla was a member of Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church. Mrs. Chyla was the daughter of the late, Frank and Lucy Blaszkiewicz Krysztof. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester W. Chyla; son, Chester Henry Chyla and brother, Chester Valentine Krysztof.
She is survived by:
Son - Raymond (Barbara) Chyla
Granddaughter - Renee' (Derrick) Drinnon
Great-grandchildren - Ashley and Cari Dinnon

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 24, 2012 in Hamtramck, MI.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, 2311 Pulaski Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212.

Davis, Merrill Kent, “Mickey”, age 66, of Old Hickory, TN, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Mr. Davis was retired from DuPont after 41 years of service. He was the son of the late, Henry Horace and Mattie Phillips Davis.
He is survived by:
Wife - Kay Chance Davis
Children - Russell (Terri) Davis
              Dena Merrill Davis (Jerry)
              Bryan K. (Teresa) Davis
Brother - William T. (Mary Lou) Davis
Sister - Elizabeth Ford
Grandchildren - Reed, Ryan, Jackson, Brady, Alivia, Joshua, 
                      Jacob, Taylor, Lexi and Jarrod

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 with Harry Jester as the officiating minister. Entombment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Jonathon Davis, Wayne Chance, Timmy Chance, Reed Davis, Brady Dixon and Ryan Davis.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203 as a special thank you to the staff who cared for Mickey.

Fathera, Patricia Ann “Pat”, age 74, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Pat was a member of Green Hill Church of Christ. She graduated from Cosmetology school, was very artistic and loved painting and quilting. Pat was the daughter of the late, Richard and Florence Peach Mills. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Mills.
She is survived by:
Husband of 58 years - Bobby D. Fathera
Son - Daniel R. “Danny” (Valerie) Fathera
Grandchildren - Patrick, Ryan and Dana Fathera
Great-grandchildren - Amber, Gracie and Maci Fathera and Brenna Taylor

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. August Ruff officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Patrick Fathera, Ryan Fathera, Ray Martin, Jackie Hayes, Jason Hayes and Ross Hayes. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Ester, Randy Haley, Raymond Undland, Jerry Everett, Jimmy Skulley and Josh Stemph.

Mercer, Allen Maurice, age 55, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Monday, February 20, 2012. Allen was a member of Center Chapel Church of Christ and a former elder at Karns Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, Oneida Ponce Mercer.
He is survived by:
Wife of 25 years - Corinne Mercer of Mt. Juliet, TN
Father - Marvern Mercer of Pinehurst, NC
Daughters - Sarah Mercer of Knoxville, TN and
Brooke Mercer of Chattanooga, TN
Brother - Jeff Mercer of Georgia

Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. Andy Connelly and Bro. Darrell Duncan officiating. A memorial service will also be conducted 7 p.m. Saturday at Karns Church of Christ in Knoxville, TN. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Graves, John Hiter, Jimmy Tomlin, George Goodfriend, Carl Dixon, Edwin Jones, Jody Apple, Gary Hampton, Don Wagner, Don Denton, Gregg Woodall, Tony Williams, Bill Mulligan, Tracey Worley, Kade Mellons, Conrade Slate, Jeff Mercer, David Mercer, Ricky Amat, David Amat, John Amat, Dave Wensley, John Murphy, Jr. and Doug Dohre.

Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Center Chapel Church of Christ Building Fund, Karns Church of Christ, East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions or Alive Hospice of Nashville.

Cook, Sr., William Michael, “Bill” age 58, died Thursday, February 23, 2012. Mr. Cook was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and outdoors man. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his father, William E. Cook.
He is survived by:
Wife - Connie Cook
Mother - Lou Cook
Children - Michelle (David) Simms and Michael (Lindsey) Cook
Brother - Bo Cook
Sister - Sherrie Cook
Grandchildren - Alexis Lyles, David Simms, III, Blake and Breanna Cook and Sawyer Bell
Niece - Kellie Potts
Nephews - Steve Potts and Stacey Boyd
Great-nieces - Kierstin and Amber Potts
Great-nephew - Justin Potts
Great-Niece - Julia Boyd

Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Pastor Bob Curtis officiating. Entombment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Michael Cook, William Blake, Cook, David Simms, Bo Cook, Steve Potts, Stacey Boyd, James Butler, Curt Bryant and Dale Biggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Hammonds, Cliff Wooden and Jerry Webster.

Smeykal, Robert S., age 80, went to be with Jesus on Friday, February 24, 2012. Bob was born in Orange, CA on October 8, 1931 to the late, Joseph William and Lela Elizabeth Bates Smeykal. He graduated from Long Beach State College in 1958 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bob was previously an Elder at the Lord's Chapel & Christ Church of Nashville but most recently was a member of Life Assembly of Mt. Juliet, TN. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Smeykal.

He is survived by:
Loving Wife of 57 years - Mary Nan Eason Smeykal
Children - Steve (Kathy) Smeykal of Brentwood, TN
Karen (Kent) Smith of Cleveland, TN
Connie (Faron) Kelsh of Lebanon, TN
Sister - Marilyn (Brad) Sears
Brother - Louie Smeykal
Grandchildren - Amie and Zach Smeykal, Megan and Jordan Smith
and Kendal Kelsh

Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Monday, February 27, 2012 at Life Assembly, 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Pastor Andrew Wharton officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Pulaski, TN. Active pallbearers will be Mike Eason, Ronnie Eason, Zach Smeykal, David Mitchell, David Cannon and Jeff Eason.

Blessings to all of his many family and friends for their love and prayers. The family also wishes to extend its grateful appreciation to the dedicated and caring staff at Mt. Juliet Health Care.

Edwards, Jr., Manuel Delk, “M.D.”, age 78, of Hermitage, TN, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. Mr. Edwards was a member of Hermitage Hills Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the son of the late, Manuel Delk Edwards, Sr. and Clara Getrude Neshit Edwards.
He is survived by:
Wife - Peggy Putt Edwards
Daughters - Kimberly Edwards Burton and Tammy Edwards (William) Harlin
Step-children - Charles and Sonya Perry, Steve and Cindy Mooney and
Kerry and Mechelle Putt
Sister - Elaine Stroud
Grandchildren - Holly Wadel, Lindsey Matlock, Sarah Burton and
Parker Burton
Great-grandchildren - Taylor Matlock, Baleigh Wadel and Gage Matlock
8 Step-grandchildren and 10 Step-great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Keith Smyser officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Parker Burton, Seth Matlock, Josh Wadel, Bryce Perry, Charles Perry and Kerry Putt.

Stewart, Virginia Ellen Igleheart, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 in Summerville, SC. She was born February 28, 1922 in Panther, KY to the late, Columbus Edgar and Amanda Frances Igleheart. Virginia was a long-time resident of Mt. Juliet and Hermitage, TN prior to moving to Summerville, SC in 2011. She was a member of Tulip Grove Baptist Church and was previously a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet, where she taught Sunday School and was a G.A. leader. Virginia was a Cub Scout Den Mother, school Room-Mother and Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls. For fifty years she was a member of Harvey Freeman Chapter #181, O.E.S., serving as a Grand Officer in 1971. She worked with her husband in their real estate business. Reading, gardening, traveling, fishing and golf were her interests, but, most of all, being “Mema” to granddaughters was her love. Virginia was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold Elton “Jack” Stewart and her siblings, Malvenia, Richard, Chester and Ernest Igleheart.
She is survived by:
Son - Larry (Harriet) Stewart of Mt. Juliet, TN
Daughter - Shirley (Alan) Scully of Summerville, SC
Sister - Emogene Nation
Granddaughters - Vanessa Bridge, Marie, Amanda, Laura, Emily and
Claire Stewart, Keri (Jason) Goodfriend and
Erin (Andrew) Holm
8 Great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Dearth officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. Granddaughters will serve as pallbearers.

Virginia's family would like to thank the staffs of McKendree Village and Odyssey Hospice for their loving care.

Adams, Hollis Donald, “Doc”, age 84, died Saturday, February 25, 2012.
Doc was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Top of the Mark Sunday School Class. He was a 1945 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School and a veteran of the Army Air Corps. Doc and his brother, Vale Adams opened Adams Gulf Service Station on Lebanon Road in 1949. They had a lot of nationwide, repeat customers. He worked alongside his wife, Betty from 1954 until the service station closed in 1993. His sons went to work at the service station when they were 10 years old and worked there until they were 18. Doc always had a good work ethic. He was the son of the late, Roscoe Lewis and Lura Daisy Craddock Adams. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Vale and John Caswell Adams: sister, Veda Mae Loveless and two infant siblings.

He is survived by:
Wife of 58 years - Betty J. Adams
Sons - Ray Lewis (Vicki) Adams and Robert Vale (Anita) Adams
Sister - Bessie Harvey
Grandchildren - Jon Adams, Jason (Jaime) Adams, Amy Adams,
Aaron Adams, Jessica Adams and Amanda Adams
Great-grandchildren - Jack Adams and Lucy Elise Adams
Several nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Paul Etheridge, Mackie McCluskey, Ralph Martin, Wally Gray, Kent Beard, Scooter Burton, Chris Simpson, Mark Zumbro and Jerry Eatherly. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Thompson, Runt Thompson, Mark Thompson, Thomas Hines, Bobby Meadows, Nathan Malone, Larry Jones and members of the Top of the Mark Sunday School Class.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church Building Fund or Alive Hospice.

Glasscock, Beverly Rose, age 77, of Mt. Juliet, TN and formerly of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1934 in Troy, New York. Beverly retired from Helena Chemical Company in Memphis in 2002 after twenty three years of employment. After relocating to Mt, Juliet, TN in 2002, she joined the Mt. Juliet Senior Center and also enjoyed activities at the Lebanon Senior Center. She treasured her friends at both Centers and those in the Music City Singles square dance group as well. She was also actively involved as a proud member of the Mt. Juliet Red Hatters. She loved life, had an incredible sense of humor and leaves a legacy of love, faith and laughter which will remain in the hearts of her family and friends forever. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Darvin “Don” Glasscock; mother, Rose Mary Bigman and sister, Jean Pero.
She is survived by:
Son - Dan (Vicki) Glasscock of Cleveland, TN
Daughters - Judy (Jim) Philpot and Darlene (Tommy) White both
                 of Mt. Juliet, TN
Nephew - Richard (Lita) Pero
Grandchildren - Lara Crishelle (Blair) McCullough, James Vance 
                       Philpot, II, Jennifer Lynn Philpot, Shanah Rae 
                       White (Jeremy) Randolph, Bronson Timothy  
                       Alexander (Renee) White, and Fabron Thomas 
                       (Ashley) White
Great-nephew - Richard Pero, Jr.
Great-niece - Debbie (Dan) McGlaughlin
Great-grandchildren - William Ray Philpot, Tyler Christian Philpot,
                               Brittany Alexis Gavlik, Lauren Taylor
                               McCullough, Jackson Pierce McCullough,
                               Lilly Shanah White, Fabron White, Jr.,
                               Joshua McGlaughlin, Matthew McGlaughlin,
                               Rachel McGlaughlin, Adam-Michael 
                               McGlaughlin and Alissa Pero

Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Bond Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. A Celebration of Life will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at High Point Funeral Home, 3788 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN with Rev. Walter Bateman and Rev. William Winters officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill South Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at High Point Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

White, Richard Carroll, age 66, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Mr. White was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Wyatt and Virginia Barden White and his brother, Vernon Wyatt White, Jr.
He is survived by:
Wife of 30 years - Cheryl White
Son - Michael Jay (Jenna) White
Daughters - Dena (Michael Bolmida) White and Dana (Chris) Bennett
Brothers - Thomas White and Dale White
Grandchildren - Kaleigh and Kyle Bennett, Chase and Caylan White, Cole Jones and Lauren and Juliana Bolmida

Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 7463 Hickory Ridge Road, Mt. Juliet, TN with Bro. Gary McCaleb officiating.

Visitation will be at the church from 1-3 p.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Mid South Chapter, 4825 Trousdale Drive, Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37220.