COLEMAN, Sr., Thomas Olan

Thomas Olan Coleman, Sr., age 92, a resident at Rutland Place in Mt. Juliet, TN, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.  Mr. Coleman was a member of First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet and the Mt. Juliet Senior Citizens Center. He was retired from Beatrice Foods. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Coleman in 1997. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lisa Slocum. He is survived by: daughter – Elizabeth “Lib” (Elton) Yoshida of Honomu, HI; son – Thomas “Tom” O. (Freda) Coleman, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren – Dina Demichelis, Chara (William “Bud”) Branam, Jada (Johnny) Trail, and Bree Coleman; great-grandchildren – Sloan, Peyton and Rylee Branam and Matthew, Nathan and Noah Trail; sister-in-law – Juanita Johnson of Eatonton, GA. Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Bond Memorial Chapel with Bro. David Fallin officiating. Entombment will follow at Hermitage Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Eddie Ballou, Don Reneau, Doyle Bennett, Lester Hall, Bud Branam, Sloan Branam and Johnny Trail. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Greenwood, Dick Frye, Joe Carter, Corbitt Anderson and Marshall Foster and the retirees of Beatrice Foods. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

BOWEN, Lillian Walpole

Lillian Walpole Bowen, age 94 of Mt. Juliet passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, Hooper Bowen; daughter, Helen June Bowen; parents, Horace and Sophia Price Walpole; sisters, Ruby Dickens and Edna Lackey; brothers, Horace “Buster” Walpole and Tilghman “Buddy” Walpole. Survived by daughters, Loretta B. Lane of Gladeville and Deloise Smith (William) Woodall of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Eric and Michael Henry, Joe (Niki) Lane of Gladeville, Steve (Judi) Smith of Mt. Juliet, Julie (Scott) Terry of Essex Junction, VT; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Montgomery Campbell of Hermitage and Christine Clinton of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Pheleda Walpole of Mt. Juliet; brother, J. V. Walpole of Lebanon; and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Kenneth Bowen officiating. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens with Eric Henry, Michael Henry, Joe Lane, Steve Smith, Steven Henry and Jessie Henry serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 10, from 12 noon until time of service. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

CROLEY, Prince

Prince Croley, age 71, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Friday, March 5, 2010.  Mr. Croley was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church and was a former member of Green Hill Baptist and Dickerson Road Baptist Churches. He faithfully served God for many years as a deacon and as a Sunday School teacher. Mr. Croley was a graduate of Goodlettsville High School (Class of 1956) and Tennessee Technological University (Class of 1960) where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1960 to 1965. Mr. Croley was employed by SAFECO Insurance Company as a safety engineer for thirty years. As a Certified Safety Professional, he assisted for many years in his retirement with the State of Tennessee’s Driver Safety Program. Mr. Croley was a charter member of the Fiddlers Grove Woodcarvers Club, a Scout Master and an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by: Wife – Joyce Croley; Son – Grant (Cindy) Croley; Daughter – Jill (Andy) Wright; Sister – Shirley Briese; Sister-in-law – Joni (Jeff) Coleman; Grandchildren – Drew and Abby Wright. Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 8, at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN with Rev. Chuck Groover, Rev. W.D. Thomason and Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Jim Malone, Joe Hayes, Bill Karnuth, Tim Haller, Andy Eggleston and Mike Lawson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons at Victory Baptist Church and members of the Fiddlers Grove Woodcarvers Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1718 Patterson Drive, Nashville, TN 37203-9658 or to The Gideons International. Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

HURT, William L. “Buddy”

          William L. “Buddy” Hurt, age 72, of Mt. Juliet, passed away March 8, 2010. Buddy was a charter member of Victory Baptist Church and a former member of Green Hill Baptist Church. He retired form Dupont after 20 years of service. He served in the US Army from July 1957 to July 1960. Buddy loved camping, traveling and Mt. Juliet High School basketball. Preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Linda Duncan Hurt; parents Virgil and Naomi Hurt; brothers and sisters. Survived by daughters, Sharon (Kevin) Withrow, Susan (Greg) McRay; granddaughter, “Sweet” Caroling McRay, whom he adored; mother-in-law, Mary Ella Duncan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Delson and Barbara Jean Smith; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Ken Cates, Wayne Shull, Prince Croley (deceased). Special thanks to his caregiver Joan Murphree. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck Groover and Rev. W. D. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers: Wayne Shull, Frank Horne, Ken Cates, Orville Everett, Wayne Greene, Danny Vantrease, Donnie Lawrence. Honorary pallbearers: Senior Mens Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Victory Baptist Building Fund or Alive Hospice. Arrangements made be Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138, (615) 889-0361.

JONES, Donna

Donna Jones, of Mt. Juliet passed away March 4, 2010 at the age of 56. Preceded in death by parents, Billy and Elizabeth Moss Paschall. Survived by daughters, Laquilla Jones and Amanda Stilts; brothers, Murray Paschall and Larry Paschall; sisters, Opal (Charles) Tramel and Elesa (Randy) Frazier; and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Victoria, Carly, Jackson, and Samantha. Funeral service was Monday, March 8, at 1 p.m. at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Rev. James Rowlett officiating. Interment will follow the service at Wright Cemetery with Charles Tramel, Devon Anderson, Josh Tramel, Randy Frazier, James Dolan and Terry Harshaw serving as pallbearers. Arrangements by SELLARS FUNERAL HOME AT MT. JULIET, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

MCDONALD, Mary D.,

Mary D. McDonald of Mt. Juliet passed away March 3, 2010 at the age of 88. Ms McDonald was a member of Villages Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, John and Sally Scott; husband, Charlie McDonald; sons, Franklin McDonald and Joe Allen McDonald; and brothers, Joe Scott and Woodson Scott. Survived by sons, Jerry (Patsy) McDonald and Dale (Camilla) McDonald; sister, Jean Gannon; brother, Lewis (Mildred) Scott; grandchildren, Jason McDonald, Delania (David) Thompson, Chris McDonald, Bennie Joe (Emily) McDonald, Deana McDonald, Colton McDonald, and Cayce McDonald; and great-grandchildren, Dakota Scoby, Trey Scoby, Madison McDonald, Mackenzie McDonald, and David K. Thompson. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 5th at 2pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Bro. Glenn Pritchett officiating. Interment will follow the service at Wilson County Memorial Park with Jason McDonald, Colton McDonald, Chris McDonald, Bennie Joe McDonald, and David Thompson serving as pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 4th from 4-8 pm and Friday, March 5th from 12 noon until time of the service. Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2250 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, Obituary Line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com

McLEVAIN, Jenny Carol Hogan

Jenny Carol Hogan McLevain, age 66, of Mt. Juliet, TN, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. She is survived by: husband – Jesse Donald McLevain; daughters - Karie (David) McLevain-Wells, M.D.;,Cheryl McLevain (Stan) Wilson; sisters – Pollyanna (Sam) Mosley, Judy (Glen) Castleberry; grandchildren – Michael, Christopher, and Andrew Wells; several nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 at McLevain Family Cemetery with Jim C. Wilson officiating. Active pallbearers will be David Wells, Stan Wilson, Michael Wells, Glen Castleberry, Billy Coleman, David Rikard, Nathan Clariday, and Barry Bedwell.. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

MURPHY, T. Virginia Bennett

T. Virginia Bennett Murphy, age 79, of Hermitage, TN, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Murphy; son, Forrest Bennett; parents, Duke and Lillie Sheryl Dunlap and sisters, Kathleen Freeman and Elaine Reeves. She is survived by: daughters – Joyce (Arlie) Bragg of Mt. Juliet, TN, Linda Jones of NC; brothers- Norman Dunlap of Pensacola, FL, George Dunlap of Rock Island, TN; sisters – Evelyn Sparkman of Chattanooga, TN, Margaret Smith of Rock Island, TN; grandchildren – April Parrish of Hermitage, TN, Ryan Woodson of Joelton, TN, Angie and Brad Jones; granddaughter-in-law- Tammy Davis; great-grandson- Austin Woodson. Graveside services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Pine Bluff Cemetery in Rock Island, TN. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1718 Paterson Drive, Nashville, TN 37203-9658.  Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday at Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

TOBITT, Mary Nell

          Funeral services for Mary Nell Tobitt, age 69, of Madison, were held Friday, March 5. She passed away suddenly on March 2, 2010. She was preceded in death by brothers Leroy and Lelon Richards. Survived by loving husband of 53 years Harvey Tobitt, son Scotty (Michele) Tobitt, daughter Toni Sadler, five grandchildren: Jonathan, Josh, Stetson, Taylor and Preston; three great-grandchildren: Jordan, Jessica, and Logan; brothers Ronnie, Jim, and Sammy Richards; sisters Georgia Dell Smith, Joanne Clinard, Judy Smith, Freida Manning. Interment was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, at Briley Pkwy, 615-865-1101.

UCKERT, Charles Godford

Charles Godford Uckert, beloved son of Cia Cronin-Uckert and the late Charles Martin Uckert, passed away at the age of 21 on March 2, 2010, at his home in Mt. Juliet. He graduated from Wilson Central High School in 2007. Charles was born on October 22nd, 1988 in Florida and moved to Tennessee at the age of eleven. Survived by his mother, a son, three sisters, two brothers, three nephews, and six nieces. Visitation and funeral services will be held at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday, March 5, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 6, at 10 a.m.