1098 WESTON DRIVE - MT. JULIET - TENNESSEE - 37122​​
615.773.2663
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Bond Memorial Chapel​
December 2022
Wilson,Gary Lynn, age 70, of Mt. Juliet, TN died October 19, 2022.
Gary was born in Owensboro,KY to the late Forrest and Dorothy Wilson. Gary had a love for family, music and sports. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. For much of his life, Gary worked as an accountant for HCA.
He is survived by:
Wife – Brenda Sue Wilson
Son – Justin (Damaris) Wilson
Daughter- Wendy (Mike) DeCant
Brothers – Paul and Phillip Wilson
Grandchildren – Brendan Davis Chandler, Bryson Mitchell Chandler, Briley Elise Chandler, Isabel Ivette Barrera, Josiah Jagger Wilson, and Alley Oceanna Wilson
A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Shiloh Baptist Building Fund, 1544 Pleasant Grove Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel., N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Jones, Jr., Larry Douglas “Doug”, age 51, of Old Hickory, TN died November 27, 2022. Doug was born in Nashville, TN. He attended The Belonging Church. His faith was very important to him and he enjoyed reading his devotionals every day. Doug was a 1989 graduate of Donelson Christian Academy. After graduation he attended Western Kentucky University, The University of Tennessee, and went on to graduate from David Lipscomb University. Doug had an extensive career as a pharmaceutical and medical sales representative. Doug was a great motivator and an incredibly charismatic person. His talents shined through his way of communicating with and mentoring others. He was an accomplished pianist and an avid reader. He also enjoyed watching football and working out at the gym. His number one joy in life was cheering on his children in sports, extracurricular, and celebrating their accomplishments. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Larry Douglas Jones, Sr.; his maternal grandmother, Yoshiko Honjo McWhirter and his paternal grandparents, Paul Kenneth and Margaret Jones.
He is survived by:
Children – Larry Douglas Jones, III and Bailey Michelle Jones and their
mother, Monica Jones
Mother – Nancy Jones
Brother – Michael Wayne Jones
Special friends – Renee Heizer Bruce, Preston “P.T.” Bailey, Paul Babb,
Chris Omer, Bob Harris, and others
Family and friends will gather at Bond Memorial Chapel from 4-7 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 to Celebrate the Life of Larry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Esslinger, John Michael, age 68, of Lebanon, TN died November 29, 2022. John was born in Chattanooga, TN and was the son of the late, Albert Roy Esslinger and Betty East Esslinger. He was a teacher in the Wilson County School System for 23 years. John taught 5th grade at West Elementary and Gladeville Elementary. He was an avid history buff. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lynda Dolbi.
He is survived by:
Wife of 33 years – Jane Esslinger
Children – Abby (Chad) Flatt and Daniel (Misti) Esslinger
Grandchildren – Everleigh Flatt, Anzleigh Flatt and Bella Esslinger
Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Friday, December 2, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Paul Casner and Kyle Clifton officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Pendergrass, Patric Yankura, Rodney Cathey, Chad Riggans, Matthew Bates and Brett Bochette.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 12 noon Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Harris, Mary Carolyn, of Hermitage, Tennessee, passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age of 90. Carolyn was born to the late Toy Vernon Williams and Mary Ellen Kitchings Williams and raised on a dairy farm in Wilson County, Tennessee. While attending Watertown High School she met the love of her life and husband of 54 years, Charles Harris. After graduation, the two married and left their familiar roots behind for the big city—Nashville. Upon moving to Nashville, she pursued a career at Life and Casualty Insurance and then a long tenure with an OB-GYN practice. Carolyn’s compassionate spirit and constant smile helped create a positive experience for all. Outside of work, Carolyn enjoyed regular bunko nights with her friends, cheering on the Duke Blue Devils and Vanderbilt Commodores during basketball season, the Atlanta Braves during baseball season and worshipping at Lebanon Road Church of Christ. After retirement, Carolyn and Charlie spent their time traveling; they ate lobster rolls in Maine, experienced Old Faithful’s eruption in Wyoming, eyed fall colors in the Northeast and watched the sun set in Hawaii.
Carolyn’s greatest joy was being a mother to her three children, LeEllen Harris Hibbs, Bryan Harris (Lynette) and John Harris (Lori). She extended that same love to her seven grandchildren, Mary Naylor (Jerry), Theresa Hibbs, Christina Hibbs, Chad Harris (Amy), Emily Harper (Al), Sarah Sauls (Daniel), and Andrew Harris (Cara). She is also survived by her eight great-grandchildren, Chloe and Charlotte Naylor, Jackson and Zachary Hibbs, Luke and Allie Harper, and Zoe and Charlie Harris, as well as her long time friend, Nita Johnston. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; her son-in-law, David Hibbs; and her grandson, John Hibbs.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate a life well lived on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Visitation will be from noon – 2 p.m. followed by a service officiated by J.D. Buckner. Active pallbearers will be Al Harper, Jerry Naylor, Chad Harris, Andrew Harris, Daniel Sauls and Alan Herald. Following the service, Carolyn will be laid to rest next to her husband at Fairview Cemetery.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Hillis, Sudie Cynthia Shaw, age 87, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 3, 2022. Sudie was born in Louisville, KY and was the daughter of the late, Silas Shaw and Edna Johnston Shaw. She was a devoted member of Center Chapel Church of Christ for over 50 years and a member of the Ladies Bible Study class. Sudie was a homemaker for most of her lifetime but she also was a substitute teacher in the Mt. Juliet schools. She enjoyed crocheting, loved her Dachshunds and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Sudie was faithful to send cards and visit the sick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rapheal Victor Hillis; son, Rickie Mason Hillis and sister, Jackie Winnett.
She is survived by:
Sons – Ray (Reina Guillen Garcia) Hillis and Ronnie (Debbie) Hillis
Daughter – Karen (Dewayne) Thompson
Daughter-in-law – Tammy Hillis
Grandchildren – Richelle (Lee), Eric (Brandy), Brandy, D.J. (Kim), Nathaniel, Loryn (Pat),
Ashley, Peter, Katherine (Brad) and Leslie
17 Great-grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Center Chapel Church of Christ, 9500 Central Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN with Darrell Duncan and Doug Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Lee Tramel, Eric Hillis, Peter Hillis, D.J. Thompson, Nathaniel Thompson and Chris O’Guin. Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies Bible Study Class at Center Chapel Church of Christ.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Center Chapel Church of Christ Building Fund, 9500 Central Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
The family encourages you to wear your favorite Braves attire.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Valentine, Margie Pollock, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 8, 2022. Margie was born in Hohenwald, TN and was the daughter of the late, James Wesley Pollock and Hattie Louise Reed Pollock. She was a member of the Full Gospel Mission Church. Margie worked as a cashier for All Out Parking, in the bakery at MegaMarket and as a cafeteria worker at Tusculum Elementary School. She was an excellent cook and sent her lifetime in service to others. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Valentine; son, Tony Valentine; grandson, Kyle Valentine; and siblings, Donnie Pollock and Virginia Sue Pollock.
She is survived by:
Children – Pam (Ray) Twyman, Lisa Coffman, John “PeeWee” (Teresa) Valentine,
Robert “Buddy” (Lynette) Valentine and Amy Valentine
Siblings – Danny (Nadra) Pollock, Mary Frances (Johnny) Olivares, Judy (Ronnie) Runnels
and Sudie Garland
Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews
Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mapleview Cemetery in Smyrna, TN. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37204.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Saturday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Whitman, Vicki Suzanne, age 55, of Brentwood, TN died December 7, 2022. Vicki was born in Nashville, TN. She was a devoted mother and loved her family dearly.
She is survived by:
Parents – Jerry and Patty Whitman
Children – Chaise (Sarah) Crosslin and Emily Burrer
Sister – Denise Whitman
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Mint Springs Farm, 7730 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, RA Research or Chronic Illness Awareness.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Grundy, Raymond George, age 74, of Lebanon, TN passed away December 9, 2022. Raymond was born in Winchester, Massachusetts and was the son of the late, Robert Arthur Grundy and Ethel Pearl Anderson Grundy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Raymond formerly resided in Reading, MA and Madrid, ME. He was also preceded in death by 6 siblings, Nancy Baxter, Kay Eisenhaur, Diane Grundy, Yvonne Adams, Bert Grundy and Richard Grundy.
He is survived by sons, Paul (Carrie) Grundy and Shamus (Sherri McDonald) Grundy and their mother, Charlene Grundy; siblings, Sally Mahar, Valerie Hobbs, Roberta Mills, Patricia Ward, Luanne Little and Robert Grundy, Jr. and grandchildren, Brendan Beninati, Conner Grundy, Charlotte Grundy, Cameron Grundy, Mia Catarino and Chase Esquivel. He was loved and will be missed by all his many nieces and nephews along with his many friends from Home Depot, Manheim and up north in Maine.
Family and friends will gather to Celebrate the Life of Raymond at Bond Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 2-7 p.m.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Young, Bertha Mae Underwood, age 103, of Hermitage, TN died December 15, 2022. Bertha was born in Kodak, TN and was the daughter of the late, Charlie Covington Underwood and Ida Belle Bailey Underwood. She was a member of Lebanon Road Church of Christ and a faithful member. It gave her great joy to help others. Bertha was a woman of many talents. She enjoyed gardening, working at the florist, and was an excellent seamstress. She was a partner in a funeral home in KY. Bertha was devoted to her immediate family and her extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland W. Young; son, Rolland W. Young, Jr.; great-grandson, Carston Rhett Hill and 8 siblings.
She is survived by:
Daughter – Brenda Young Hill
Daughter-in-law – Sharon Young
Grandchildren – Kevin Young, Kristi Young (Matthew) Brewer, Jason Hill and
David (Lindsey) Hill
Great-grandchildren – Kyle Brewer, Samantha Brewer, Finley Mae Hill and Winston Hill
Many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Russ King officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. EST Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Beech Springs Cemetery, 428 Beech Springs Rd, in Kodak, TN 37764.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 478 Craighead St #200, Nashville, TN 37204 or Beech Springs Cemetery Fund, c/o Gary G Cate, Treasurer, 3150 Douglas Dam Rd, Kodak, TN 37764 (865-607-4930).
Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Monday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Hunter, Tracey Leann, age 58, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away December 15, 2022. Tracey was born in Hermitage, TN and was the daughter of the late, Thurman Ewing Rose and Norma Katheryne Gipson Rose. Tracey devoted 15 years of service in the Nutrition Department of Wilson County Schools. She was the cafeteria manager at Stoner Creek Elementary for the last 6.5 years, where she took great pride in her career and the friendships she made along the way. She enjoyed boating, walking trails along the lake, and vacationing with her husband, children, and grandchildren. The greatest love of her life was her family.
She is survived by:
Husband of 38 years – Steven Hunter
Children – Steven Blake (Carmen) Hunter and
Haylee Hunter (Joseph) Walker
Siblings – Suzette (Jerry) Harris, Robin Maxwell, Anthony Rose, and
Timmy Rose
Grandchildren – Skye Hunter, Soul Hunter, Liam Walker, Tynslie Walker, and
Hunter Walker
Many nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Paul Gunn officiating.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center.
Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Thomas, Chance Robert Lewis, infant son of Marcus Thomas and Ashley Edwards passed away on December 12, 2022. Though his time on earth was short, he was deeply loved by his family. Chance was the namesake of his great-grandfather, Robert Edwards and his great-uncle, Henry Lewis Thomas. He has joined his cousin, Ezemiah Benton in Heaven.
Chance is also survived by brother, Kendall Edwards; grandparents, Varania Willaby, Marvin Branch, James Edwards and DeVitta Edwards; aunts, Bryanna Willaby, Chelsie Edwards and Regine Benton; uncles, Nick Benton and Dominic Scarangella, and a host of cousins.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Swoboda, John Christian, age 29, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 8, 2022. John was born in Phoenix, AZ but spent most of his life in Nashville, TN area. He was a graduate of Wilson Central High School Class of 2011. John was an avid basketball player and an exceptional drummer. He excelled at golf, winning multiple tournaments, and was working to become a professional golfer. John loved his family and friends but most importantly, he had a loving relationship with and a firm belief in Jesus Christ.
He is survived by:
Parents – John and Christy Swoboda
Siblings – Lindsay L’Huillier, Rush L’Huillier, Jennifer Swoboda, Michael Swoboda and
Joseph Swoboda
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Gladeville Baptist Church, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN. Visitation will be at the church from 12 noon until service time.
In lieu of flowers, please use the link below to donate to the family to help with funeral expenses, flights for out of state close family members and other expenses.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Brantley, Frank, age 92, passed away December 13, 2022. A native of Mississippi, Frank was able to travel the world, first while serving in the Army and later for leisure with his beloved wife, Patricia “Pat”. Their travels included several mission trips to Honduras where he helped construct a school and church. Frank’s career was devoted to the Mississippi Highway Department from which he retired. Frank was known by all he encountered as warm, friendly, giving, and always ready to share a smile, a story, and a laugh. He and his late wife Pat loved people. They easily made friends wherever they went and were greatly appreciated for the kindness they extended to neighbors, church members, extended family, and staff and residents at their home of the last several years, McKendree Village. Frank could always be counted on to gently tease his friends about this or that. Prior to moving to Tennessee, Frank and Pat spent many joyful years of their retirement n Maggie Valley, North Carolina, a place they always treasured for its beauty and its people. There, Frank used his skills to build his own home and renovate several others. He also single handedly collected and repaired hundreds of bicycles that were donated to school children identified by their teachers as being in need. In more recent years he enjoyed wood working projects and participating in outings at McKendree. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings, and his wife of 65 years who passed in 2020.
He is survived by many extended family members, including his nephew, Kenneth (Judy) Anderson of Mississippi; brother-in-law, James (Cynthia) Miles of Michigan, and cousins-in- law, Sylvia Russell of North Carolina and her daughter, Kim Russell (Scott) McFadden of Tennessee.
Graveside services with military honors will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Erickson, Jesi Leigh Story, age 39, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 18, 2022. Jesi was employed in the cafeteria at Green Hill High School. She had a great sense of humor and was always laughing. Jesi loved the sun, loved being in the water, loved being on the beach, loved being outdoors and loved hiking. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Reba Nell Case; aunts, Alice Lee Henry and Linda Givens and cousins, Andrew Duke, Chuck Case and Asa Ellithorpe.
She is survived by:
Mother – Judy Faye Sexton
Step-father - Daryl Sexton
Companion – Wendell Thompson
Children – Lane Erickson, Dalton Thompson and Faith Thompson
Siblings – Shannon (Ricky) Bonner, Caleb (Jennifer) Sexton, Danny (Angie) Sexton,
Tony (Angela) Sexton, David (Beverly) Sexton, Karla (Adam) Youngblood and
Candy (Michael) Crawley
Aunts and Uncles – Mary Columbo, John Wayne Case, Billy Case and Margaret Duke
Three nieces that she loved like her own – Brittany Webster, Brook Harris and
Taylor Anderson
Many other nieces, nephews and cousins
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Lane Erickson, Caleb Sexton, John W. Case, Will Knight, Billy Case, Dylan Webster, Anthony Duke and Mark Duke.
In lieu of flowers, please use the link below to donate to the family to help with funeral and burial expenses.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to service time Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Carel, Andrew Jordan, age 37, of Hermitage, TN died December 19, 2022. Andrew was born in Springfield, IL to Mark and Melody Carel. He was known for being an amazing cook and will be missed dearly by friends and family.
He is survived by:
Father- Mark Carel
Mother – Melody Carel
Wife – Shana Carel
Sisters- Annie Carel and Rhiannon (Blythe) Richards
Grandmother – Ann Marie Carel
Services for Andrew will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Tripp, Joseph Allen, age 78, of Hermitage, TN died December 16, 2022. Joe was born in Nashville, TN and was the son of the late, James Allen Tripp and Mary Elizabeth Thompkins Tripp. He was retired from Bell South. Joe enjoyed watching tv, playing video games and tinkering with the computer.
He is survived by:
Wife of 42 years – Lillian Tripp
Children – Jody (Amy) Tripp, Tammy (Steve) Wilson and Kenneth (Laura) Maynard
Grandchildren – Brandie (Chris) Stephenson, Nick Thomas, Christina Tripp, Mitchell Tripp,
Nathan Tripp, Patrick Holderby and Hannah Holderby
4 Great-grandchildren
Extended family – Patty and Paul Arnold, Amy and Travis Walker, Sarah Arnold,
Laura and Andy Small, Bennett and Cooper Small and Grace Constant
Family and friends will gather to Celebrate the Life of Joe from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hermitage United Methodist Church, 205 Belinda Drive, Hermitage, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10303.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Eakes, Murray Donald “Donnie”, age 85, of Lebanon, TN died December 29, 2022. Donnie was born in Suggs Creek, TN and was the son of the late, Murray Wilson Eakes and Robbie May Eakes.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Donnie was a 1955 graduate of Mt. Juliet High School where he was the captain of the football team. He served in the Air National Guard and retired from Ford Glass Plant with 45 years of service. Donnie was a horse trainer and he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved sports especially UT Vols and Titans football.
He is survived by:
Wife of 67 years – Linda McCorkle Eakes
Children – Mark (Robin) Eakes, Greg Eakes and Melinda (Kenneth) Mace
5 Grandchildren and 4 Great-grandchildren
Granddog – Harley
Caregiver – Debbie Smith
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN with Rev. Chuck Groover officiating.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday at the church.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Durbin, Bruce Weston, age 73, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 28, 2022. Bruce was born in Cairo, IL and was the son of the late, Fred Durbin and Isabel Glade Durbin. He was a member of Joy Church. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam and was a graduate of Murray State University. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Fred Durbin, Jr. and Steve Durbin.
He is survived by:
Wife of 46 years – Greta Durbin
Children – Victoria (Chris) Irwin and Whayne (Lauren) Durbin
Sister – Carol Edwards
Grandchildren – Joel Durbin, Oceana Irwin, Ananda Irwin, Arjuna Irwin, Eli Durbin, Landon Durbin,
Annabel Durbin and Lily Beth Durbin
Several nieces and nephews
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Mann, Louise Marie Johnson, age 87, of Old Hickory, TN died December 24, 2022. Louise was born in Eleva, WI and was the daughter of the late, Harry Johnson and Oleinna Gunderson Johnson. She was a member of Celebration Lutheran Church. Louise was an avid reader. She also started “The Widows Club” 20 years ago and it continued until COVID. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mann and siblings, Don Johnson, Vernon Johnson and Harriet Steffenson.
She is survived by:
Children – William Mann, Wendy Geiger, Barbara Mann and Vicki (Harold) Cunningham
Grandchildren – Nick Geiger, Andy Geiger, Cassie Pewitt, Rick Palmer, Angel Liu, Alli Newsom and
Taylor Cunningham
Great-grandchildren – Avery Palmer, Leah Geiger, Ellie Pewitt, Rose Liu and Jade Liu
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Celebration Lutheran Church, 3425 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Celebration Lutheran Church, the Mt. Juliet Help Center or TeamGleason.org
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
Manspeaker, George Stephen, age 86, of Mt. Juliet, TN died December 26, 2022. George was born in Nyack, NY and was the son of the late William Manspeaker and Rosalee Long Manspeaker. George served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Colonel on January 1, 1986. He then worked for the Hughes Aircraft Company until he officially retired in 2000. He was preceded in death by his siblings, William and Virginia.
He is survived by:
Wife of 62 years – Shelby Jean (Meeks) Manspeaker
Children – Stephen (Trish) Manspeaker, Robyn (Brad) Snyder and Scott (Kim) Manspeaker
Grandchildren – Tyler Manspeaker, Gracey Manspeaker, Megan Manspeaker, Morgan Manspeaker
and Gavin Manspeaker
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Bond Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663. www.bondmemorial.com
