Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

Trona Denny

Trona Denny

Jan 26, 2025

Trona Lee Denny, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, proceeded to the glories of heaven on the 26th of January 2025. Trona was well known for her strong-willed nature, generosity towards others, and her undeniable loving spirit she brought into the world.

Born in Cortez, CO on July 23, 1956, Trona later moved to Utah with her family where she...

Roger Dale Green

Roger Dale Green

Jan 25, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Roger Dale Green, age 76, of Clarksville, TN, will be Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Appleton's Harley Davidson, 2501 Highway 41A Bypass

Clarksville, TN 37043. Family and friends will gather for fellowship at Appleton's Harley Davidson from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery where military...

Dannie Ray Holt

Dannie Ray Holt

Jan 23, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Dannie Ray Holt of Clarksville, TN, will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Fredonia Community Schoolhouse, with Brother Henry Hopson and Pastor Rick Cantrell officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Saturday,...

Bonita Alley

Bonita Alley

Jan 23, 2025

 Bonita Wallace Alley, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 23, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1951, in Franklin, TN, to Joe Wallace and Randi Wallace. Bonita will be remembered most for the immeasurable love and devotion that she had for her family. She was also voted favorite aunt and sister by her family. 

In addition to...

Justin Paul Lyle

Justin Paul Lyle

Jan 22, 2025

 A Celebration of Life service for Justin Paul Lyle, age 36, of Clarksville, TN, will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00AM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday, January 27, 2025 from 4:00PM-7:00PM and again on Tuesday from 9:30AM until the time of service. 

Justin was born on March 29, 1988, in Clarksville. He passed away on...

Robert Burger

Robert Burger

Jan 22, 2025

Robert Nevin Burger, 94, formally of Maryland passed away on January 22, 2025. Robert was born on October 23, 1930 in Davis, West Virginia to Guy and Nina Burger. He served in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Robert enjoyed playing sports as much as he did coaching them leaving a lasting impact on his players....

Linda Winford

Linda Winford

Jan 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda S. Winford announces her passing on January 21, 2025, at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on February 18, 1947, in Liverworth, Tennessee, to Lois Perry and R.B. Winford. She was known for her selflessness and tremendous sense of humor. 

Linda enjoyed a 37-year career with...

Vera Elizabeth Wiltshire

Vera Elizabeth Wiltshire

Jan 20, 2025

Vera Elizabeth Wiltshire, age 95, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 20, 2025. One of eight children, Vera was born on December 2, 1929 in Silver Spring, FL, to Charles and Maggie Turner. She was a member of Bordeaux Seventh Day Adventist Church. Vera loved traveling, cooking, and reading. 

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

Harold Harris

Harold Harris

Jan 18, 2025

E. Harold Harris departed this earthly habitat surrounded by loving family at his home on January 18, 2025. Harold was born April 15, 1928, in the community of Southside in Montgomery County, Tennessee, the eleventh child of Edgar H. Harris and Rosa Hagewood Harris. He attended and graduated from Southside Elementary School and Montgomery Central High School. Harold served a...

Willie Ashford

Willie Ashford

Jan 17, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Willie Robert Ashford, 86, of Trenton, KY will be Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM and again on Friday from 9:30 AM until the hour of service. 

Willie was born...

Dianne Sundstrom

Dianne Sundstrom

Jan 17, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Etha "Dianne" Davidson Sundstrom, age 74, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 1:00 PM until the hour of service. 

Dianne was born on January 6, 1951 in Clarksville, TN to Ernest and Mildred...

Robert Wayne Blanton

Robert Wayne Blanton

Jan 12, 2025

Robert Wayne Blanton, age 51, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 12, 2025. The family will have a graveside service at Blanton Cemetery on Britton Springs Road on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00 NOON. He was born on September 13, 1973 to Robert and Gay Blanton. Robert was a great artist and loved music. 

Robert is preceded in death...

Minako H Gilliam

Minako H Gilliam

Jan 12, 2025

 Minako Hashimoto Gilliam, age 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1942, in Japan to Tomoshige and Fukae Hashimoto. She loved talking and spending time with loved ones, watching movies, reading, and trying new foods. Minako was loved and will be deeply missed.

Minako is preceded in death by her parents. She...

Monte Kevin Foreman

Monte Kevin Foreman

Jan 10, 2025

A visitation for Monte Kevin Foreman, age 52, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Monte passed away on January 10, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1972, in Clarksville, TN. Monte enjoyed watching football and being with friends and family. 

Monte is preceded in death by his brother, Bobby...

Clemia "Jannell" Bowers

Clemia "Jannell" Bowers

Jan 8, 2025

 A graveside service for Clemia "Jannell" Bowers, age 76, of Indian Mound, TN, will be Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00AM at Resthaven Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband Donald Bowers.

Jannell was born on August 2, 1948, in Clarksville, to Pete and Agnes Broadbent. She passed away on January 8, 2025. Jannell enjoyed spending...

SSG James Harris, ARMY (Ret)

SSG James Harris, ARMY (Ret)

Jan 8, 2025

 A Celebration of Life service for SSG James Harris, ARMY (Ret), age 79, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Castrova officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service. 

James...

Edward Charles Delfay

Edward Charles Delfay

Jan 7, 2025

Edward Charles Delfay, age 59, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 7, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1965 in Olympia, WA to Edward and Susan Delfay who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, camping, NASCAR, and the Seattle Seahawks. 

Edward is survived by his...

Yousif Lazar

Yousif Lazar

Jan 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Yousif Lazar, 77, of Clarksville, TN will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. 

Yousif was born on May 28, 1947 in Mosul, Iraq to Lazar Khamo and Reswainah Eshaia who preceded him in death. He joined what is now the Kurdish Military...

Danny Lee

Danny Lee

Jan 4, 2025

 A memorial service for Danny Eugene Lee, age 65, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service. 

Danny was born on April 18, 1959, in Germany to Billy and Peggy Lee. He passed away on January 4, 2025. Danny enjoyed...

Elaine Carol Presson

Elaine Carol Presson

Jan 4, 2025

Elaine Carol Presson, age 70, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 4, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, to Forest and Sally Oakley.

Elaine was an advocate for animal rescue and adoption, enjoyed reading and puzzles, and crocheting. She was also very crafty and made the best Halloween costumes.

In addition to her parents, she...