April 3, 2000 MINNIE BECHTEL OBITUARY. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Both of them worked, and neither picked up their last paychecks. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. And none of their personal belongings are missing, except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. "I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest," Jeremy's mother Rhonda Ledbetter said in a 2012 interview with the Knox News-Sentinel. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Gerald Bechtel Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald Bechtel (New Albin, Iowa), who passed away on January 15, 2023, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Humor, Satire, Parody and Writing from Emily Morehead, White County Sheriff's Office Just a few months back, we dug up another well, Isom said. It was the last anyone ever saw either of them. Through a family member, Foster's parents declined to be interviewed for this story. #searchlist {width:100%; border-bottom: 2px #e5e5e5 solid; margin: 3% 0 5% 0;} The investigator said there are other persons of interest. "How many young blond girls do you think there are in Florida?" She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Search above to list available cemeteries. Erin Foster, 18, and her friend Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared on April 3, 2000. We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2000, at the age of 17, Jeremy Lee Bechtel (Sparta, Tennessee), born in Smithville, Tennessee passed away. The friends were last seen in Foster's car at about 10pm on April 3, 2000, but investigators were never able to crack the case. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Those searches were sparked by a tip that came in several years ago, reporting the pair had been murdered and their bodies dumped in a well or an abandoned well site somewhere in White County. By most accounts, Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, were childhood friends. Neither families have heard from them, there has been no activity on either of their Social Security numbers, and Erin's driver's license has never been renewed. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? There is a problem with your email/password. Learn more about merges. Failed to remove flower. [8], Both Foster and Bechtel were buried in 2022. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The investigator said there are other persons of interest. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disappearance_of_Erin_Foster_and_Jeremy_Bechtel&oldid=1140306445, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Remains discovered after missing for 21 years, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 13:31. When Foster didn't return home the following morning, her mother Leigh Anne reportedly called her husband, Cecil, who reassured her that their daughter would probably be back in a few days. [2][3] The remains were later confirmed to be Foster and Bechtel, found in the vehicle after missing for 21 years. The jealousy theory hangs on the culpability of Erin's ex-boyfriend. Erin went to a party at a friend's house where she saw Jeremy. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains a person of interest. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Obituary Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jeremy Lee Bechtel memorial. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer, Isom said. Sides didn't inform anyone when he visited Sparta in late November and although he was unsuccessful, he posted a video to his YouTube channel that he would return to try again. They visited a mutual friend that day, then left the friend's house in Erin's black two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. [3][4], On November 24, 2021, scuba diver Jeremy Sides searched a lake near the location of the party attended by the teenagers. Middle Tennessee Mysteries is dedicated to shining a light on cold cases, unsolved murders and missing people in Tennessee. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. "I need that closure.". Since then, there has been no trace of Bechtel, some unproven sightings of Foster, and no sign of her car. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Bay City, MI Jerome (Jerry) Joyce Bechtel was born in Unionville, MI on December 19, 1936 to the late Thomas J. and Elverna E. (Gall) Bechtel. In the beginning, investigators thought the pair ran away together but the years since have made this theory less likely. "This is a case with two victims and many possibilities, but no crime scene and no forensic evidence," said White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom. Missing from Sparta, Tn since 4/3/2000 Erin Foster & Jeremy Bechtel. Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. We do run into this from time to time. Survivors include: Parents- Ronnie and Karen Bechtel of McMinnville, TN Step-Father- Hunter Ledbetter of Sparta, TN Brothers- Rickey Fox of McMinnville, TN and Dusty Fox of McMinnville, TN Nieces- Cloe Fox and Lillian Fox Several cousins and other family members also survive. He was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt or a plaid shirt, baggy blue jeans, white Fila sneakers and a blue baseball cap or a green Army cap. After 21 years, 7 months and 27 days, Jeremy's remains, along with those of Erin Foster (Find A Grave memorial #234635476) were recovered from a submerged vehicle and identified on December 1, 2021. When asked by the News Sentinel, Isom confirmed that Foster's ex-boyfriend, Gareth Bradley, remains "a person of interest." Write your message of sympathy today. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Anyone with information on the case can contact Isom at 931-836-2700; or by email at chris_isom@hotmail.com. [1] Bechtel spoke to his father Ronnie Bechtel by telephone on the evening of April 3, 2000. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Stephen D. Bechtel Jr., who took over his family's global engineering and construction company, elevating its already formidable reputation and transforming what had been a . based on information from your browser. ul.searchbrowse li a:hover {color:#676767; border-bottom: 1px dotted #676767}, Photos: 37th Tennessee Homecoming brings history to life, Photos: Hurricane Matthew evacuees find shelter in Knoxville, Photos: Church Street United Methodist celebrates bicentennial, Photos: school coupon book kick off celebration, Photos: Bristol in anticipation for Battle at Bristol, Photos: Olive Garden provides meal for West Hills Fire Station No. Who are Tennessee's unidentified juvenile victims? He reviewed the case again and realized signs pointed to the teenagers traveling down Highway 84. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand Am . White County teenagers Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel should have come home the night of April 3, 2000, but they disappeared, along with Erin's prized two-door 1998 Pontiac Grand Am. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. The two teens, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, went missing without a trace in the small town of Sparta in 2000. cemeteries found in Quebeck, White County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Jeremy Bechtel's passing on Monday, April 3, 2000 has been publicly announced by Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery in Sparta, TN. Please reset your password. She was born in Corning, to the late Roy Mckinney and Helen (Hinkle) Mckinney. [2], Foster and Bechtel attended a party that night but returned to Foster's parents' home before leaving again. You need money to go on the run, she said. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. The newly discovered vehicle - which The New York Times reported had. I don't believe they got out of White County that night, she said. They also did not follow a recommendation by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to provide DNA samples that could help identify their daughter, Isom confirmed. YouTuber Jeremy Beau Sides, who creates videos where he uses sonar technology and dives underwater to track down evidence in missing persons cases, shot a video on Nov. 24 showing his discovery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235383836/jeremy-lee-bechtel. If anybody knows anything at all, please, please call, said Leigh Ann Foster said in a 2002 interview with SpartaLive.com. There was a problem getting your location. Foster's parents said they held off holding a funeral for her when she went missing in the hopes that she may have still been alive. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. I cant explain it.. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Details of Disappearance Jeremy disappeared with his childhood friend Erin Foster. #searchlist h2 {font-family:'Myriad W01 SmBd', sans-serif; color: #616161; font-size: 0.81255em; /* 13/16 */ line-height: 1.1em; text-transform: uppercase;} We have gone in wells, dug up areas, we have used ground-penetrating equipment looking for bodies, Page told The Washington Post. February 28th, 2019 would have been Erin's 37th birthday. In the same article, Isom said it's odd for missing people, especially teens, to be gone nearly 20 years with no contact with their friends and family. Try again later. Bob Lowery, executive director for NCMEC's missing children's division, said some parents "are reluctant to give DNA because they do not want to face the reality that their children could be dead. Editor's note: This story, pulled from our archives, was originally published onJan 15, 2012. globalnews.ca comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment [deleted] . March 15, 2021. You can always change this later in your Account settings. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. So its a different hurt theres something different about it. Add a photo or a video There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 7, 1982 - We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Mr. Bechtel, 57, said his son was a well-mannered teenager who loved rap music and "had a kind soul and a big heart." Jeremy's mother, Rhonda Ledbetter, died three years ago from cancer. ", "It is a very baffling case," said Knoxville lawyer Tom Snapp, who helped Ledbetter review information and some records in an effort to look for leads to pursue. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Janet Barsch (Bechtel) nee SidoffJanet A. Barsch (Bechtel) nee Sidoff, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Waukesha, WI. Foster was seen by her brother Will the same evening. They also did not follow a recommendation by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to provide DNA samples that could help identify their daughter, Isom confirmed. But we are not giving up on this case. Twenty-one years ago in 2000, Erin Foster (18) and Jeremy Bechtel (17) were last seen in Erin's 1998 black Pontiac Grand Am. Erin and Jeremy left the party and were last seen around 10 p.m. April 3, 2000, driving Erin's car outside of Sparta. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Closer to home, authorities have periodically dug up wells in White County. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. she asked. It just shattered my heart again. [4] The license plate was confirmed to be that of Foster's Grand Am. There was an error deleting this problem. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. In Memory of Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster | Sparta TN Legacy invites you to. But we are not giving up on this case.". Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery. To name a few: robbery gone wrong; their car plunged into a body of water; drug deal gone wrong; someone killed them out of jealousy; they stumbled onto something criminal and were silenced; killed by local "chop shop" thugs for Foster's sporty car; one was the target, the other killed just for being present; they simply ran off together. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? GREAT NEWS! Try again. For over 20 years, no one knew what happened to Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel. A system error has occurred. Jeremy's mother, for one, doesn't believe the teens ran away. Try again later. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, Dances with Wolves actor pleads not guilty in 'sex cult' case, Star singer La Tigresa dies from a heart attack at 89 after storied career, TikTok star, 28, is charged with child abuse after 'attack on boyfriend', Rape survivor slams Gabby Petito Utah cop over handling of her case, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster may have been found after two decades, Credit: Facebook/Justice for Jeremy Bechtel and Erin Foster, Jeremy Sides discovered the teens' car with scan-sonar technology. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. No specific tip has led to them, but investigators followed a reported sighting of Erin in 2005 and 2006 in Pensacola, Florida. I hope that someday we can find them both and bring them home to rest, she said. Later that night, around 10 p.m., they were seen together in her car, a sporty black Pontiac Grand. All rights reserved. There is also no evidence of the car. Oops, something didn't work. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. They went missing on April 3, 2000 in Sparta, Tennessee, and were last seen in Foster's 1998 Pontiac Grand Am.. ul.searchbrowse {font-family:'Myriad W01 Regular', sans-serif; color: #676767; margin:0; text-transform: capitalize;} [4] Sides found a submerged vehicle, but it was not Foster's Grand Am. Bob Lowery, executive director for NCMEC's missing children's division, said some parents are reluctant to give DNA because they do not want to face the reality that their children could be dead. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters including whether Bechtel and Foster were a romantic couple, casually dating, or just close friends as they had been for several years. Some theories include robbery or drug deal gone wrong, silenced by local criminals, accidentally drove into a body of water, killed out of jealousy, or simply ran away. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Sorry! Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. "Just a few months back, we dug up another well," Isom said in 2012. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, disappeared without a trace on April 3, 2000, in White County, Tennessee. After Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel vanished in 2000, there had been no new evidence until YouTube diver Jeremy Beau Sides discovered a car belonging to one of the teens underwater in. Janet was born February 21, 1935 in West Allis, WI, He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter.Jeremy loved music and he enjoyed playing sports in school.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clifford and Betty Bechtel and Paul and Vera England.Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Isom said there is a lot of conflicting information about several matters ? He would not say who, how many or how they are connected to the case. White County Sheriff Steve Page said he saw the video and realized that Sides was using a scan-sonar technology their department didn't have access to. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Ledbetter said that while she no longer believes her son is alive she thinks about him and the case every day. When she got home, she asked her mother if she could go out on a school night. Jeremy is also white with dark hair and light eyes. "You need money to go on the run," she said. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There is no photo or video of Jeremy Lee Bechtel.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. And the families of both teenagers are left grappling with more questions than answers. "We had several people ID her photo, and one of them was a retired police officer," Isom said. Anyone with information is asked to call the White County Sheriff's Office at 931-836-2700 orthe Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "It all depends on who you talk to," Isom said. Weve updated the security on the site. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? But we are not giving up on this case.". The police reportedly followed leads that did not have a connection to Bechtel or Foster, leading to multiple dead ends. It didn't take long for him to detect a car and make a dive to see for himself. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Erin Foster, 18, and Jeremy Bechtel, 17, disappeared in April of 2000, in White County. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. [3], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}355555N 852743W / 35.93205N 85.46196W / 35.93205; -85.46196. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. And none of their personal belongings are missing," except what they had with them, Ledbetter said. To name a few: robbery gone wrong; their car plunged into a body of water; drug deal gone wrong; someone killed them out of jealousy; they stumbled onto something criminal and were silenced; killed by local chop shop thugs for Foster's sporty car; one was the target, the other killed just for being present; they simply ran off together. Mary Eleanor "Ellie" Sedwick Bechtel, 95, a longtime Emlenton resident and former business owner, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the comfort of her home she. #searchlist h2 a {color:#222; text-decoration:none; } The theories were finally silenced earlier this month when Jeremy Sides, a scuba-diving YouTuber who solves cold cases, called White County Sheriff Steve Page to report that, after diving in a. Their bodies were found in Foster's vehicle in 2021 by Jeremy Sides, a volunteer civilian cold-case investigator and YouTuber. Jeremy Sides is a crime-solving YouTuber from Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in solving cold cases using advanced sonar technology. Sep 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm by He is described as standing 5'8", weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. He has cooperated with us every time and in every way. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. (17 years old). This browser does not support getting your location. "We've explored all the well avenues that we know of unless some more information is developed. [2] Searches were undertaken locally, and also in Pensacola, Florida, during 2005 and 2006 following reports that Foster was living and working there. 7 talking about this. [1] Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The medical examiner has not officially confirmed the remains belong to Bechtel and Foster, but Page is confident they are the teens. We always kind of thought through the years that something happened, but I just didnt know what.. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Rhonda (Ledbetter) does not feel like she has received the full level of cooperation from the authorities that she should have. We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2000, at the age of 17, Jeremy Lee Bechtel (Sparta, Tennessee), born in Smithville, Tennessee passed away. Please try again later. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. [5][3], Jeremy Sides, from Acworth, Georgia, broadcasts his efforts to solve missing people cold cases on a YouTube channel. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jeremy Lee Bechtel please visit our. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It was the last time he talked to his son. [1][2][6][7], Police have theorized that Foster lost control of her vehicle while driving on Highway 84, which did not have a guardrail along that section in 2000. On April 3, 2000, Jeremy Bechtel, 17, and Erin Foster, 18, both of Sparta, attended a party. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. One person disappearing without a trace is mystery enough. Jeremy Lee Bechtel RESOLVED Jeremy, circa 2000 Missing Since 04/03/2000 Missing From Sparta, Tennessee Classification Endangered Missing Sex Male Race White Age 17 years old Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. 20, Photos: ET Farmers Markets celebrate 40 years. In 2005 and again in 2006, investigators actively searched for Foster in Pensacola, Fla., following reports that she was living and working there. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. Its heart-wrenching to know it was that simple, and it was made that hard because of all the rumors and horror stories through the years.. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. After Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel vanished in 2000, there had been no new evidence until YouTube diver Jeremy Beau Sides discovered a car belonging to one of the teens underwater in. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Oak Lawn Funeral H-Cremation Cntr-Meml Cemetery website. For kids like that to stay gone this long and not contact any of their family or friends, that's enough to make you think something is wrong, he said. She does not believe either her son or Foster ran away. Burial will follow in Skurlock Cemetery. Some reports call them more than friends. Isom said a routine review of the case with the 13th District Attorney General's office is scheduled for this month, but that there are no suspects and no solution in sight. Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. The families were heartbroken when they received the news, and Bechtel's father, Ronnie, told the Post that it was like losing his son all over again. Resend Activation Email. Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com. Add to your scrapbook. I am just now getting around to wishing you a happy birthday but it's not because I didn't think about you that day. Ledbetter believes the girl in Florida was someone else who resembled Foster. Isom said that even if Foster and Bechtel meant to leave, something has since happened to them. Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were two American teenagers from Sparta, Tennessee, who disappeared in April 2000. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Isom said there is one witness who said she is certain she saw Foster without Bechtel late on the night they disappeared. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. When he came upon the Bechtel and Foster case, he determined it was worth a trip to the small Tennessee town to see if he would have more success than previous efforts. Witnesses saw Jeremy and Erin in the car outside of Sparta, Tennessee at approximately 10:00 p.m. on April 3, 2000. This is a case with two victims and many possibilities, but no crime scene and no forensic evidence, said White County Sheriff's Office Detective Chris Isom. Numerous theories and speculations have arisen among law enforcement and the community as to what happened to Foster and Bechtel. Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. A DECADES-OLD cold case may have come to a close earlier this month after a YouTuber discovered the car of two missing teens. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Ways to honor Jeremy Bechtel's life and legacy. This account has been disabled. "For kids like that to stay gone this long and not contact any of their family or friends, that's enough to make you think something is wrong," he said. ul.searchbrowse li {margin:0 0 5%; font-size:0.75em; /* 12/16 */ } Disappearance [ edit] Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel were residents of Sparta, Tennessee. Jeremy loved music, and he enjoyed playing sports in school. I need that closure. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. It was the last time she saw her daughter. Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA. He was born November 7, 1982 in Smithville, Tennessee to Ronnie Lee Bechtel and to the late Rhonda England Bechtel Ledbetter. Recommend Jeremy's obituary to your friends. He. Obituary Jeremy Lee Bechtel, age 17 at the time he went missing on April 3, 2000, was found on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Sparta, Tennessee. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Survivors include: Parents- Ronnie and Karen Bechtel of McMinnville, TN Step-Father- Hunter Ledbetter of Sparta, TN Brothers- Rickey Fox of McMinnville, TN and Dusty Fox of McMinnville, TN Nieces- Cloe Fox and Lillian Fox Several cousins and other family members also survive. Who resembled Foster `` how many or how they are buried said she certain. 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