Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

MAJ Jodie Chavez, ARMY, (Ret)

MAJ Jodie Chavez, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 21, 2025

MAJ Jodie Ann Chavez, ARMY, (Ret) January 1, 1962 – July 21, 2025, passed away peaceably on July 21, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Jodie was born in Ft. Campbell, KY on January 1, 1962. Jodie was the heart of her family and community known for her laughter and ability to make people feel special. Jodie was a proud graduate...

Brigitte Lisa Ballard

Brigitte Lisa Ballard

Jul 20, 2025

A graveside service for Brigitte Lisa Ballard, age 75, of Vero Beach, FL, will be Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

She was born in a small village in what was then known as East Germany.Her family first escaped to West Berlin and were then relocated to Amberg, West Germany. They were waiting on housing...

Babette "Betty" Craft

Babette "Betty" Craft

Jul 19, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Babette "Betty" Craft, age 84, will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Dailey officiating. Inurnment will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. She was born in Germany on February 15,...

Janet Elizabeth Sears

Janet Elizabeth Sears

Jul 18, 2025

Janet Elizabeth Sears of Clarksville TN passed away on July 18th 2025 at Tristar Centennial in Nashville, TN at the age of 50.

Janet was born on August 18th, 1974 in Stuttgart Germany to Joseph and Myra (deceased) Moorhouse and she was the 2nd child of 4. She grew up in Clarksville-Montgomery County, a Northwest High School Alum of 1992. She...

SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 16, 2025

Clarksville TN– SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret), 90, passed away on July 16, 2025. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM. 

Ed was born on November 3, 1934 in Hardin County, TN to the late Bennie and Berttia Lee Sagely McCain of Michie,...

Lawrence Carman

Lawrence Carman

Jul 16, 2025

Lawrence Richard Carman was born on August 15, 1948, in Pittsburg, California, the eldest son of Perry and Margaret Oman Carman. He grew up in the small farming town of Dinuba, California, where he often talked about his fond memories with his younger brother Arlie and their close-knit group of friends.

Larry was a proud veteran who devoted much of his...

Kenneth D. Ford, Sr.

Kenneth D. Ford, Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Kenneth Darnell Ford, Sr., age 66, of Clarksville, TN, will be Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with military honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the time of service.

Kenny was born on May 23, 1959 and passed away on July 15, 2025. He...

SFC Fredric Tucker, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Fredric Tucker, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 15, 2025

A graveside service for SFC Fredric David Tucker, ARMY, (Ret), 71 of Clarksville, TN will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until...

Betty Cherry

Betty Cherry

Jul 11, 2025

Betty Ann Cherry, 66, of Clarksville, TN passed away on July 11, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1959 to Clarence and Mary Ann Hensley in Clinton, TN. Betty enjoyed reading, listening to music, and doing Bible Study.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Ann Hensley. She is survived by her son Darrell McCoy and...

Joan Pollard

Joan Pollard

Jul 10, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Joan Pollard, who departed this life peacefully on July 10, 2025 at the age of 84.

Born on February 14, 1941 in Mississippi, Joan lived a life marked by grace, kindness, and quiet strength. Her home was always open, her...

William "Bill" Bayer

William "Bill" Bayer

Jul 9, 2025

William J. "Bill" Bayer of Cumberland City, formerly of Memphis, passed away July 9, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife Dora Elaine Bayer, and great-grand-daughter, Ansley Pilkington.

Bill graduated W.T. Thomas High School in 1952. He attended Sailor's Rest and other community churches in Cumberland City. Bill was a member of the Masons Lodge, Stewart Co. Amateur Radio...

Annie Greenwood

Annie Greenwood

Jul 8, 2025

A graveside service for Annie Lee Greenwood, 82, of Leesville, LA will be Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Leesville Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Annie was born on March 4, 1943 to Purvis Gassoway and Dollie Mae Fowlkes in Leesville, LA. Annie was known for her love of Bingo, she never missed a Bingo night. She was loved by all who knew...

Brandi Fielden

Brandi Fielden

Jul 7, 2025

Brandi Elizabeth Fielden, age 38, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on July 7, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1987.

Brandi had a beautiful heart with a gift for taking care of others. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and coloring. Mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her children and her cat, Hunter.

Brandi is preceded in death by her grandmother, Beverly Maggi...

Frances Angela Travis

Frances Angela Travis

Jul 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Frances Angela Travis, 78, of Cunningham, TN will be Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rye's Chapel Cemetery. Pastor Will Binkley will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM and again on Thursday from 10:30 AM until...

Bruce Meadows

Bruce Meadows

Jul 4, 2025

Bruce Meadows, age 75, of Southside, TN, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1950 in Southside to Ell and Catherine Meadows.

In addition to his parents, Bruce is preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Meadows; siblings: Ell Meadows Jr., William Meadows, Eva Brogdon, Charlie Meadows, Gertie Street, Edward Ferguson, Evelyn Sigears, James Meadows, Harold...

Sondra C. Harris

Sondra C. Harris

Jul 2, 2025

A graveside service for Sondra C. Harris, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Southside Cemetery.

Sondra was born on November 25, 1951, in Ashland City, TN to Woodrow and Doris Travis. She passed away on July 2, 2025. Sondra was a graduate of Austin Peay State University. She enjoyed spending time with...

Carl "Jace" Melton

Carl "Jace" Melton

Jul 1, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Carl Jace Melton, 67, of Clarksville, TN will be Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with military honors. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

Carl, affectionately known as Jace, was born on November 14,...

Elizabeth Wright Weaks

Elizabeth Wright Weaks

Jul 1, 2025

Elizabeth was born in the strawberry community of Plant City, Florida, on July 1, 1935, in her mother and father’s home, just across the street from her uncle’s orange grove. She was proud of her Florida roots, especially her family connections to Plant City, which is known as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.

Elizabeth’s mother taught in the country...

Carol Anne Jones

Carol Anne Jones

Jun 27, 2025

Carol Anne Jones was born March 10, 1968 in Daegu, South Korea. Carol is the daughter of Mr. Robert Anthony Runyan and Mrs. Kwang Cha Kim. On June 27, 2025 Carol Anne Jones was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.



Carol was the wife of Donald Earl Jones. They shared 20 years of marriage together. Carol was a...

William "Bill" Smith

William "Bill" Smith

Jun 25, 2025

William "Bill" Earl Smith, age 78, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on June 25, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1947, in Scottsbluff, NE, to William B. and Marguerite Smith who preceded him in death.

Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Patricia "Patty" Smith; children, Tricia (Dave) Buchan and Timothy Smith; grandchildren: Ashleigh Smith, Darian Smith, David...