Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

Charles "Charlie" Robert Wharton IV

Charles “Charlie” Robert Wharton IV, age 60 of Sunbury Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sunbury Ohio on March 11, 2026. Born September 30, 1965 in Columbus Ohio, to the late Charles Robert Wharton III and Donna Wharton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Charles and Helen Wharton Jr. and John and Mary Hammond.

Survived by his loving wife of thirty four years, Teresa Hagan Wharton; children: Kyle, Mary & Ryan Wharton; sister, Brenda Wharton (Brenda Gardner), brother, Don Wharton; uncle, Dave Wharton (Marianne Wharton), many cousins, best friend, Bart Orcutt; sisters-in-law Michelle Hagan (Steve Hub) and Melessa Hagan Norcross (Donald Norcross); nieces and nephews: Phillip (Sarah) Norcross, Angela Norcross, Ben (Kaitlyn) Norcross and Kay Norcross Worden (Khristopher); great nephew Everett Norcross and great nieces Haley Worden and Penelope Norcross.

Charlie grew up in North Columbus, graduating from Brookhaven High School and East Career Center in 1985. He was a car enthusiast and mechanic from a young age, even building a dune buggy in High School. He was always tinkering with engines. He loved riding his Harley with his wife and many friends, having done many charity rides over the years. He was an avid NASCAR Racing fan and a big fan of OSU football. He loved heavy metal, classic rock and country music, always listening and singing along. He took ball room dancing with his wife. He always took the love of his life, Teresa, whom he loved for forty three years to “the Castle” every year for Valentine’s Day, a tradition for so many years. He enjoyed camping and fishing and the outdoors. Charlie worked for AC Delco for nineteen years, Koosen Fire & Security for five years, and most recently Car Supply for 10 years. He always worked hard to provide for his family, and had a big heart and loved to laugh. He loved his family more than anything. He will always be remembered for his loving, caring heart by those that knew him best.

Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 20, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, with Bro. Russ Stephens officiating. Interment Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation Thursday 4-6 PM and Friday after 10 AM at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.

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03/15/2026

Sherry O'Neal

Funeral service for Sherry O’Neal will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Medlin officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery at Norene. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM and Wednesday after 11 AM at Ligon & Bobo.

Sherry, age 67 of Lebanon, passed away March 13, 2026, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.

Born February 20, 1959, in Wilson County, she is the daughter of the late Paul Douglas O’Neal and Nancy Lowery O’Neal Raines. She was a 1977 graduate of Lebanon High School. Sherry worked for P.P. G. in the payroll department. She accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized as a teenager, and was a member of Lebanon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Raines.

She loved her family, especially her son, Paul. She enjoyed nature, hiking, working in the garden, and taking road trips. In her younger years, she was actively involved in the Lebanon Jaycees. She enjoyed dancing with the two-step being her favorite. She served on the Wilson County Fair Board for thirty five years and enjoyed working the Coke wagon in Fiddlers Grove with her friends.

She is survived by her son, Paul O’Neal; brother, Steve (Kimberly) O’Neal; sister, Kelly (Russ) Hendricks; nephews, Stephen O’Neal, Kevin (Erika) O’Neal, John Hendricks; niece, Marcie (Clayton) Mosley; great niece, Charlotte O’Neal; great nephew, Nolan O’Neal; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Honorary pallbearers: LHS Class of 1977

Memorials may be made to Sherry’s Hope, P.O. Box 8, Lebanon, TN 37088.

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03/14/2026

Sue Ray Morgan

Mrs. Sue Ray Morgan age 83 of Lebanon passed away March 13, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Born in Smith County, TN, November 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William Nelson Ray and Eva Lena Croslin Ray. She worked as a waitress for many years before becoming a caregiver for the elderly. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Bobby Greer Jr.; three brothers: James “Jim” Ray, Paul and Robert Ray; seven sisters: Janie Warren, Betty Jo Wilson, Fay Bowman, Evelyn Dies, Thelma Bane, Edith Lee Mofield, and Sylvia Crutcher.

She leaves behind two children: Stephen Bryan Morgan, Tonya Daniels; sister, Judy Fisher; brother, George (Kathy) Ray; five grandchildren: Stephanie Stewart, Tiffany Mezo, Audi (Gary) Smith, Shalena Daniels (Michael Castleberry), Heather (Salvador) DeJesus; ten great-grandchildren: Lily Hardison, Alexia Stewart, Landen Castleberry, Samuel Daniels, Lacey Mezo, Shyla Castleberry, Ali Mezo, Micah Smith, Louie and Elias DeJesus.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Lebanon, with Bro. Glenn Denton officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-7 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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03/14/2026

Nola Wilson Garrett

Mrs. Nolan Wilson Garrett , age 76, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 14, 1949, in Wilson County, daughter of the late Roy David Wilson and Gladys Ester Key Wilson. She was a 1968 graduate of Lebanon High School and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. During her working career, she worked at several Lebanon factories including Lebanon Garment, Tennessee Woolen Mills, Texas Boot, and finally retiring from Rock Tenn. She loved to Laugh and have fun. She had a wonderful personality and will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Payne.

Mrs. Garrett leaves behind her husband of twenty-three years, Clovis Garrett, Jr.; two children: Angela Machelle Reece and James Michael (Misty) Westmoreland; step-daughter, Melissa Garrett (Bob Felix); two brothers: Charles Thomas (Reva) Wilson and Larry Junior Wilson; three sisters: Linda Sue Martin, Ruby (Ron) Langwell, and Betty Jean (Reid) Smith; eleven grandchildren: Tyler Willard, Heath Willard, Colin (Brittany) Watson, Gavin (Alyssa) Westmoreland, Lillie Westmoreland, Jordan, Aiden, Rilee, Dean, Molly, and John Lewis Reece; several great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 1PM, at the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Tramel and Pastor Jeff Pratt officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11AM - 12:45PM, on Monday, at Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home.

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03/14/2026

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03/11/2026

Mildred Conatser Tomlinson

Graveside service for Mrs. Mildred Conatser Tomlinson will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Conatser Cemetery, with Bro. Kevin White officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.

Mrs. Tomlinson, age 93 of Lebanon passed away March 11, 2026, at the Pavilion in Lebanon.

Born March 21, 1932, in Wilson County, she is the daughter of the late J. D. and Nannie Suddarth Conatser. She was a homemaker and a member of Berea Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Rhea Tomlinson; grandson, Matthew Floyd; sisters, Ruth Phillips, Mattie Conatser, and Helen Conaster; and a brother, Don Conatser.

She is survived by two children: Gerald Tomlinson and Angel Tomlinson; grandchildren: Brian Scott (Brandy) Tomlinson and Justin (Danielle) Floyd; great grandchildren: Caleb & Caylee Tomlinson, Adeline & Amelia Floyd; and a sister, Virginia Ann Taylor.

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03/11/2026

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