Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

RM1 Brent "Rusty" Cartharius, NAVY, (Ret)

RM1 Brent "Rusty" Cartharius, NAVY, (Ret)

Sep 14, 2026

RM1 Brent "Rusty" Wayne Cartharius, NAVY, (Ret) 61, of Clarksville, TN passed away on September 14, 2026. 

Rusty was born on December 8, 1964 in Munich, Germany. Rusty proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy, including serving during Operation Desert Storm. His military career allowed him to travel the world, and he visited more places than he could count....

Elizabeth Rachel Buffum

Elizabeth Rachel Buffum

Sep 14, 2026

Elizabeth Rachel Buffum, age 52, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on September 14, 2026. She was born in Massachusetts on August 2, 1974, to Philip and Ruth Buffum. Elizabeth enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like going for drives, swinging on her swing set, and swimming.

In addition to her parents, Elizabeth is preceded in death by her brother, Philip Buffum,...

Lidwina Dameron

Lidwina Dameron

Sep 13, 2026

There is no obituary at this time. In the meantime, please visit Lidwina's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with her family. 

Helene Grebosz Behlke

Helene Grebosz Behlke

Sep 13, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Helene Grebosz Behlke, 94, of Clarksville, TN will be Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the hour of service.

Helene passed away on September 13, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1932 to Thomasz and Sophie Grebosz. Helene was a...

Philip Drew

Philip Drew

Sep 10, 2026

Philip Theodore Drew, age 86, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1939 in Dover, NH, to Theodore and Beatrice Drew.

Phillip dedicated twenty-three years of his life to serving his country, spending eight years in the United States Air Force and fifteen years in the United States Navy .He was also a...

Audy Steven Bishop

Audy Steven Bishop

Sep 8, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Audy Steven Bishop, age 82, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM at which time a Masonic service will take place.

Audy was born August 7, 1944, passed away on September 8, 206. He leaves...

Troy Martoccia

Troy Martoccia

Sep 4, 2026

Troy was born on December 13, 1967, to Jeffrey Stetson and Dawne Zacharias in Framingham, Massachusetts.Troy had a genuine love for life and had many things that brought him joy. Music was always a part of him, whether he was singing or dancing. He enjoyed reading and creating art; camping, and snow skiing. He loved being on the water, especially...

Larry Kenneth Kentner

Larry Kenneth Kentner

Sep 3, 2026

Larry Kenneth Kentner, age 85, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on April 15, 1941, in Clarksville, TN to Alex and Hazel Kentner who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from McDougall Metal Company. Larry was a loving husband, father, and...

Thomas Wayne Arms

Thomas Wayne Arms

Sep 3, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Thomas Wayne Arms, age 63, of Cunningham, TN, will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Rev. Jamie Mandrell and Bro. David Mackens will officiate. Burial will follow at Martha's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Thomas, known to most as...

SFC Donald David Peavey, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Donald David Peavey, ARMY, (Ret)

Sep 2, 2026

A graveside service for SFC Donald David Peavey, ARMY, (Ret), 74, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors.

Don was born on February 11, 1952 in Avon Park, FL to Carlton and Willie Mae Peavey. He passed away on September 2, 2026. Don enjoyed the outdoors and...

Joseph Morris

Joseph Morris

Sep 2, 2026

The high points of his life were short lived illusions followed by disappointment and betrayal. And yet, he was loved.

Please visit Joseph's online guestbook and share a memory with his family. 

Larry Powell Head

Larry Powell Head

Sep 1, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Larry Powell Head, age 70, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, September 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Mandrell officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until the time of service.

He was born on January 16, 1956, in Springfield, TN, to Billy and Ollie Ruth Head...

SFC George Schroer, Jr., ARMY, (Ret)

SFC George Schroer, Jr., ARMY, (Ret)

Aug 31, 2026

There is no obituary posted at this time. 

Please visit George's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with his family. 

Bonnie Gail Richardson

Bonnie Gail Richardson

Aug 30, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Bonnie Gail Richardson, 86, of Clarksville, TN will be Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM with Bro. Charles Wayne Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Sango Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

Bonnie was born on April 22, 1940 to Ida and Guy Evans in Pickett...

Joanne Louise Koziol

Joanne Louise Koziol

Aug 28, 2026

Joanne "Joni" Koziol was a devoted military wife of 58 years to her husband, Phil, and their love, devotion, and life together were a beautiful example of what it means to stand beside the person you love through all seasons of life. But she was also so much more than that. She was a strong, independent, intelligent, and remarkable woman...

CW2 Ronnie Cash, ARMY, (Ret)

CW2 Ronnie Cash, ARMY, (Ret)

Aug 23, 2026

A Celebration of life service for CW2 Ronnie Joe Cash, ARMY, (Ret), 84, will be Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

Ron was born on February 5, 1942, to Henry and Artie Cash in Blue Ridge, GA. He passed away on...

Kara Anne Bearden

Kara Anne Bearden

Aug 22, 2026

Kara Anne Bearden (Shoemaker), age 37, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1989, in Schweinfurt, Germany.

After graduating from Austin Peay State University, Kara pursued a career in laboratory science. She had a deep love for animals and enjoyed spending time with her family and making everyone laugh....

SSG Bobby Joe Davidson, ARMY, (Ret)

SSG Bobby Joe Davidson, ARMY, (Ret)

Aug 22, 2026

A visitation for Bobby Joe Davidson, 79, of Woodlawn, TN will be September 3, 2026 from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with full military honors following. He passed away August 22, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1947 to Merritt and Annie Davidson in Columbia, TN.Bobby enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and gardening....

SFC Michael Hein, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Michael Hein, ARMY, (Ret)

Aug 20, 2026

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Michael, a beloved husband, father, friend, soldier, a larger-than-life personality whose presence could light up any room, and a truly unforgettable man.

Michael was born September 17, 1971, in Connecticut and departed this life on August 20, 2026, in Clarksville, TN, surrounded by love. He proudly served 26 years in...

Willis Mack

Willis Mack

Aug 17, 2026

Willis Leroy Mack, 70, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1955, in Winslow, Arizona, to Willis and Arlene Mack.

Willis proudly served in the United States Navy before retiring. Following his military service, he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing, listening to rock and roll, and watching racing. He was also...