Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

Doris Lucille Richardson

Doris Lucille Richardson

Mar 13, 2026

A funeral service for Doris Lucille Richardson, age 94, of Cunningham, TN, will be Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Bro. Ted Denny will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Harvey Cemetery alongside her husband, L.G. Richardson. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM and again...

Pamela Jean Daniels

Pamela Jean Daniels

Mar 12, 2026

Pamela Jean Daniels, age 72, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 12, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1953, in Hampton, VA, to Elijah and Margaret Rawls.

Pamela retired from Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach, and shopping.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-son,...

Diane Elizabeth Kinsland

Diane Elizabeth Kinsland

Mar 11, 2026

Diane Elizabeth Kinsland, 78, of Clarksville, TN passed away March 11, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to James and Marjorie Brower. Diane enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing, and she took great pride in caring for others through both her work and her hobbies. She worked at Rolling Hills, where she spent many years...

Barry Culver

Barry Culver

Mar 7, 2026

Barry Scott Culver, 55, of Clarksville, TN passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1970 in Shartlesville, PA.

Barry was an entrepreneur who enjoyed collecting coins and cooking. He liked spending time in the kitchen and sharing meals with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Culver and step children, Michael James Major, Kaylen...

SSG Gene Caudill, ARMY, (Ret)

SSG Gene Caudill, ARMY, (Ret)

Mar 7, 2026

Gene Caudill, 79, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 18, 1947, in Marlow, Kentucky.

Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years, completing many tours throughout the world. During his military career he earned numerous awards and honors in recognition of his dedication,...

James Edward Nance

James Edward Nance

Mar 4, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for James Edward Nance, age 76, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Cumberland Heights at 3:00 PM with Bro. David Mackens officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the church from 1:00 PM until the hour of service.

He was born on March 9, 1949...

Marilyn Jenkins Griffy

Marilyn Jenkins Griffy

Mar 4, 2026

Marilyn Marie (Jenkins) Griffy of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 at the age of 67. She was born on December 20, 1958, to Porter and Janell Jenkins in Clarksville.

Born and raised in Clarksville, Marilyn graduated from Northwest High School in 1976 and from Austin Peay State University 1980. After graduating with a degree in Business, she...

Raymond Rausch

Raymond Rausch

Mar 2, 2026

Raymond Albert Rausch, 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on March 2, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1949 in Ashland, KY to Edward and Gladys Rausch. Raymond loved cars, college sports and was a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He also cared deeply for animals and opened his home to many rescues over the years.

In addition to his...

Joseph Michael Whitler

Joseph Michael Whitler

Feb 26, 2026

Full military honors for Joseph Michael Whitler, 41, of Palmyra, TN will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home, with visitation following until 7:00 PM. He passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2026 after a sudden medical emergency.

He was born on November 16, 1984 in Fairview, OH to Michael and Kimberly Whitler, Joe graduated...

John Cahill

John Cahill

Feb 24, 2026

A visitation for John Cahill, 35, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday, March 16, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.

John was born on November 13, 1990, in Worcester, MA, to Patrick John Cahill and Lesley Moreno. He passed away...

John R. Browning

John R. Browning

Feb 23, 2026

There is no obituary posted at this time. 

Marie P. Austin

Marie P. Austin

Feb 23, 2026

Marie Paulette Austin, age 79, of Clarksville, Tennessee, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on February 23, 2026, her birthday, completing a beautiful life that began on February 23, 1947.

Born in Slayden, Tennessee, Marie was the cherished daughter of the late John Henry Mixon and Katie Mae Hutchison-Mixon. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, treasured sister, proud...

Neoma Ruth Johnson

Neoma Ruth Johnson

Feb 23, 2026

A graveside service for Neoma Ruth Johnson, of Clarksville, TN, will be Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. She passed away on her birthday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Neoma was born in Stewart County, TN to Norman and Eula Phillips.

Neoma loved having people over at her house for get-together's, square-dancing, and...

Philip Wilson

Philip Wilson

Feb 22, 2026

Philip Lee Wilson, 51, of Mt. Nebo, WV passed away at his home on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 13, 1974 at Summersville. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Rose, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Lee and Betty Drennen; paternal grandparents, Harold and Aileen Wilson; mother-in-law, Linda Haley; and by...

Sarah M. Shepherd

Sarah M. Shepherd

Feb 22, 2026

Sarah Mai Byrd Shepherd, age 83, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Sarah was born on December 25, 1942 in Clarksville, TN to the late Luther Lee and Louise Byrd.On January 22, 1960, she married Henry Ledbetter Shepherd. They were together for 61 years until Led’s death in 2021.Sarah, the youngest of three children, was a graduate of Clarksville...

Rosemary Salerno

Rosemary Salerno

Feb 21, 2026

Rosemary Gaisser Salerno, age 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away on February 21, 2026.

She was born on June 22, 1939 in Montgomery County, TN to the late John Henry Gaisser and Etha Shelby Gaisser. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Sam Salerno and her foster sister, Jean Edinborough Williams.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday,...

Terri Sue Ezell

Terri Sue Ezell

Feb 19, 2026

Terri Sue Ezell, 59, of Clarksville, TN passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1966 to Gery and Dorothy Ezell. She loved writing and spent much of her time doing it. It was something Terri enjoyed and found comfort in throughout her life.

In addition to her father, Gery, she is preceded in death by her...

Christopher Alan Booth

Christopher Alan Booth

Feb 18, 2026

A funeral service for Christopher Alan Booth, age 51, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Christopher, known to most as Chris, was born on May 6,...

Wilbur Jellison, Jr

Wilbur Jellison, Jr

Feb 18, 2026

Clarksville, TN — Wilbur B. Jellison, a Vietnam veteran who served in the US Army, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026.

He is survived by his wife, Thao Jellison; daughter, Kimberly Patrick; beloved sister, Karen; and four grandchildren, Andrew, Rebecca, Matthew, and Nathanael.

Wilbur served his country with honor and dedication. He was an avid golfer in his younger years and...

Christopher Oxendine

Christopher Oxendine

Feb 17, 2026

A Celebration of life service for Christopher Neal Oxendine, 40, of Hopkinsville, KY will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.

Christopher was born on August 12, 1985 in Citrus, FL to Kelly Oxendine and Denise Schwebach. He enjoyed fishing and...