Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

Christa Trusty

Christa Trusty

Oct 28, 2026

Christa Annemarie Trusty, 88, of Clarksville, TN passed away on October 28, 2026. She was born on May 2, 1938 in Mittweida, East Germany to Alfred and Marianne Voigtlander.Christa was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading her Bible. She loved traveling, gardening, and tending to her flowers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and...

Mell Kermit James

Mell Kermit James

Oct 25, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Mell Kermit James, age 71, of Clarksville, TN, will be November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service.

Mell was born in Clarksville, TN, on December 9, 1954, to Melvin and Elizabeth James who preceded him in death. He passed...

Marie Albright

Marie Albright

Oct 24, 2026

A graveside service for Marie Albright, 100, will be Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Mallory’s Cemetery, with Bro. Jon Justice officiating.

Marie was born on October 26, 1925 in Chapmansboro, TN to Isaac and Minnie Evans. Marie enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, reading mystery novels, and tending to her flower gardens. She attended...

SSG Jerry Murray, ARMY, (Ret)

SSG Jerry Murray, ARMY, (Ret)

Oct 23, 2026

Staff Sergeant Jerry Wayne Murray, U.S. Army (Ret.), 74, of Clarksville, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2026. Jerry was born December 14,1951 in Lafollette, TN to Reverend Virgil Murray and Beulah Mary Kelly Murray.Jerry met the love of his life in Daegu, South Korea while stationed at Camp Henry working as a Chaplin’s Assistant...

Erma Jean Garst

Erma Jean Garst

Oct 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Erma Jean Garst

October 21, 2026

With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Erma Jean Garst, who departed this life on October 21, 2026.

Erma Jean was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her life was woven into the lives of many generations, leaving behind a family that will forever carry her...

Patsy Oliver

Patsy Oliver

Oct 20, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Patsy Oliver, 74, will be Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.

Patsy was born on January 3, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to Lynn H. Ellis Sr and Mary Frances Ellis.

In addition to her parents, she...

Susan L Anthony

Susan L Anthony

Oct 16, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Susan Luanne Anthony, age 57, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Sykes Funeral Home. Bro. Stephen Ramsey will officiate and burial will follow at Gum Springs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the time of service.

Susan passed away on October 16, 2026...

Chester Horace Albright

Chester Horace Albright

Oct 15, 2026

Chester Horace Albright, 90, went to his heavenly home on October 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Clarksville, TN, on April 16, 1936, to Robert Dorris Albright and Margaret Morrison Davis. Chester attended Clarksville High School and graduated in 1954, where he was a member of FFA and lettered in baseball. Upon graduation,...

Larry Homer Williams

Larry Homer Williams

Oct 14, 2026

Larry Homer Williams, age 76, of Loganville, GA, passed away on October 14, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1949, in Live Oak, FL, to Homer and Mary Williams who preceded him in death.

Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed golfing and cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Florida Gators.

In addition to his...

Amber Dunbar

Amber Dunbar

Oct 13, 2026

Amber Marie Dunbar, a long time resident of Clarksville, TN, passed away peacefully in her home October 12, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Darlene Dunbar, her niece Kalyn Sophia (wormy) Fairres, and “adopted” dad, Derwin Fairres Sr.

She has left behind, her fur-children, Pandora and Bellatrix Dunbar, her sisters; Christine (Michael) Greenwood, Tonya (Richard) Wacker, and...

Shirley Ross

Shirley Ross

Oct 12, 2026

Shirley Ann Ross, 21, left this world far too soon on October 12, 2026.

She was born in Warrensburg, Missouri, on August 2, 2005, to Adam and Jamie Ross. The fourth of six children, Shirley brought laughter and spunk to everyone around her from the time she could speak.

She loved her family fiercely and found joy in nature, her dogs and...

Wilton Lee Pridgen

Wilton Lee Pridgen

Oct 10, 2026

Wilton Lee Pridgen, age 48, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 10, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1978, in Whiteville, NC.

Wilton was a kind man with a pure, gentle spirit and willing to help anyone in need. He was a truck driver for over 25 years and was proud of the fact that after all those years,...

Cheryl Yarbrough

Cheryl Yarbrough

Oct 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Cheryl Ann YarbroughCheryl Ann Yarbrough, née Karns, age 70, was called home to the Lord on October 9, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the town where she was born, raised, lived her life, and called home.Cheryl dedicated much of her life to caring for children. Her love for children was a defining part of who she was,...

Steve Edward Crawford

Steve Edward Crawford

Oct 5, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Steve Edward Crawford, age 74, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where military honors will be rendered. Pastor Bart Pemberton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Steve was...

Emmanuel "Mikey" Gerogianis

Emmanuel "Mikey" Gerogianis

Oct 3, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Emmanuel "Mikey" Gerogianis, age 61, of Clarksville, TN will be Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Hopkinsville, KY, where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the...

Gregory Thornton

Gregory Thornton

Oct 1, 2026

Gregory Neal Thornton, 69, of Clarksville, TN will be Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the...

Linda Frances Harvey

Linda Frances Harvey

Sep 27, 2026

Linda Frances Harvey was born July 13, 1945 in Clarksville, TN to Chesterfield and Artie Mae McDaniel. She passed away on September 27, 2026.

Linda worked in food service and spent several years as a cook in Montgomery County schools. She later moved to Michigan, where she helped manage a restaurant until she retired. She also enjoyed cooking for her family.

Linda...

Herbert Dominy

Herbert Dominy

Sep 25, 2026

Herbert Irvin Dominy, 79, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on September 25, 2026.

Herbert was born on June 13, 1947, in Irwinton, Georgia, to Alton and Rosa Lee Dominy. He earned his undergraduate degree from North Georgia, where he formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. He then served in the United States Army before earning his master’s degree from Mercer University....

Elizabeth Ann Lavell

Elizabeth Ann Lavell

Sep 23, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Elizabeth Ann Lavell, 85, of Clarksville, TN will be Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:00pm at Sykes Funeral Home with Deacon James Stuart officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Sunday from 12:00 NOON until the hour...

Doris Jeanette Floyd

Doris Jeanette Floyd

Sep 22, 2026

Doris J. Floyd went home to be with the Lord at age 87 on September 22, 2026. She was born in Quitman, MS and has been a resident of Clarksville, TN for the last 40 years. Doris worked as an administrative assistant for Opryland Hotel for 15 years, then retired and returned to school to pursue a career in the...