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Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

David Wallace Morton

David Wallace Morton

Oct 27, 2023

David frequently read obituaries to make sure he wasn’t in them. Today he is. On October 27th, 2023, David died. He kept his wife, children and their spouses, and grandchildren laughing to the end. There will be no services per his request. The family would like to thank his Amedisys hospice team, April, Laura, Patrice, and Robin, for their compassionate...

Doris Blackburn

Doris Blackburn

Oct 24, 2023

A funeral service for Doris Mildred Blackburn, age 91, of St. Louis, MO will be Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Doris was born on September 21, 1932 to Oscar and Rillie...

Frank Arthur Smith

Frank Arthur Smith

Oct 23, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Frank Arthur Smith, age 83, of Cumberland Furnace, TN, will be Friday, October 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM and again Friday from 11:30 AM until the time of service. 

Frank was...

Dorothy Burt

Dorothy Burt

Oct 21, 2023

Dorothy Virginia Burt, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born on January 14, 1940, in Washington, D.C. to Earle and Ethel Swetland. Dorothy loved being with family, traveling, being at the mountains or the beach, gardening, her dog-Chloe, and eating crab legs. She will be missed and always remembered by her family. 

In...

Mae Jane Calico

Mae Jane Calico

Oct 16, 2023

A Memorial Service for Mae Jane Calico, age 68, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Pat Van Dyke will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. 

Mae was born on April 26, 1955 in Henderson, TX, to Robert and Vera Mae Brown. She...

Jimmy Charles Kanagy

Jimmy Charles Kanagy

Oct 15, 2023

Jimmy Charles Kanagy, age 54, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 while in the loving hands of Signature Healthcare of Monteagle, Tennessee. A memorial service will be held in 2024, where he will be buried at Greenwood Cemetery next to his parents.

Jimmy was born November 8, 1968 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Charles...

Richard Murray

Richard Murray

Oct 8, 2023

 

Richard Phillip Murray, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1959 in Cape Cod, MA to William and Lisa Murray who precede him in death. He was a senior programmer with the Clarksville Montgomery County School System. He also enjoyed reading. 

He is survived by his sisters, Deborah (Douglas) Gallahan and...

Erna Baggett

Erna Baggett

Oct 8, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Erna Wiesner Baggett, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:00PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, John W. Baggett. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until the time of service.

Erna was born...

Cheryl O'Brien

Cheryl O'Brien

Oct 6, 2023

Cheryl Emily O'Brien, age 78, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 6, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, to Emil and Mary Kupper. Cheryl loved life and spending time with her family. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, traveling, and reading.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jason O'Brien...

Lois "Buck" Strickland

Lois "Buck" Strickland

Oct 4, 2023

 

Lois "Buck" Strickland, age 74, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 4, 2023. He was born on April 4, 1949, in Florence, AL, to Floyd and Ruth Strickland. He enjoyed listening to music and watching old western movies and reality TV. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Kay Strickland; children:...

Deborah Sue Dawson

Deborah Sue Dawson

Oct 1, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Deborah Sue Dawson, age 68, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, October 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Bro. Derek Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. 

Deborah was born on September 12, 1955 in...

Lewis Metts, Jr.

Lewis Metts, Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

Lewis Belton Metts, Jr, age 84, died September 28, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN. Born on September 12, 1939 in Gaffney, SC and was the son of Lewis, Sr and Fannie Corry Metts, He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda O. Metts, his daughter Deborah J. McNiel and husband, Mark, of Clarksville, son Stephen D....

Robert "Bob" O'Leary

Robert "Bob" O'Leary

Sep 26, 2023

A Celebration of Life service for Robert "Bob" Frank O'Leary, age 79, will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. 

Bob was born on September 15, 1944 in Plymouth, England to Robert and Christine O'Leary. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States...

SFC Donald T. Lange, ARMY (Ret)

SFC Donald T. Lange, ARMY (Ret)

Sep 24, 2023

SFC Donald T. Lange, ARMY (Ret), age 81, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1942 in Doylestown, WI, to Rudolph and Anna Lange. Donald was one of 18 children. He was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church and enjoyed reading his Bible. Donald loved being with family, liked music, and playing...

Mary "Sue" Hinton

Mary "Sue" Hinton

Sep 21, 2023

Mary Sue (Batey) Hinton, 83, passed Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center in Clarksville, TN.

Visitation will be Monday, September 25, 2023  from 11:00 to 12:00 at Sykes Funeral Home. A graveside service and burial in DeLoach Cemetery, Maple Valley Road, Cumberland Furnace will follow at 1:00 with James Riekeman officiating.

Sue was born May 23,1940 in...

Barbara Ann Greene

Barbara Ann Greene

Sep 21, 2023

Barbara Ann Greene, age 75, of Clarksville, TN passed away on September 21, 2023 at Signature Healthcare of Erin. 

Barbara was born on February 15, 1948 in Lynchburg, VA to James and Marjorie Bailey. She enjoyed gardening and crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, of over 30 years, Howard Greene....

Gregory Clinard

Gregory Clinard

Sep 20, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the passing of Gregory Earl Clinard on September 20, 2023. 

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Gregory was born to Charles and Betty Clinard, on...

John Albert Brinson, III

John Albert Brinson, III

Sep 17, 2023

John Albert Brinson, III, age 59, of Oak Grove, KY, passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born on April 30, 1964 in Bronx, NY. John was always the life of any party, BBQ, or get-together. He loved his family and grandchildren, watching sports, and cheering on the Baltimore Ravens.

He is preceded in death by his father, John...

Jimmie Whisenant

Jimmie Whisenant

Sep 16, 2023

 A graveside service for Jimmie Russell Whisenant, age 73, of Hopkinsville, KY, will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

Jimmie was born on July 4, 1950, in Oakville, NC, to Carry and Helen Whisenant. He enjoyed fishing and loved his dog, Hope, more than anything.

In addition to his parents he is preceded...

Roberto Juan Navarro

Roberto Juan Navarro

Sep 15, 2023

Roberto Juan Navarro, age 88, of Clarksville, TN passed away on September 15, 2023 at Ahava Healthcare of Clarksville. 

Roberto was born on June 24, 1935 in Puerto Rico. Roberto, a veteran of the United States Army, enjoyed reading his Bible, watching the news, and talking politics. He loved eating sweets with a side of Diet Coke.

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