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Clarksville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area
Geraldine Fay Purser Blemker
Apr 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Geraldine Fay Purser Blemker, she went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2025, surrounded by family and the warmth of cherished memories. She lived a life full of love, kindness and unwavering strength, touching the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing...
Linda Richards
Apr 1, 2025
Linda Suggs Richards, age 79, of Smiths Station, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Linda was born in Clarksville, Tennessee; daughter of the late Carney L. Suggs and Lelia Irene Welker Suggs.
She was retired after many years with Civil Service at Fort Benning, GA.
Survivors include her son, Mike Richards and wife, Jodee, two grandchildren, Kimberlee Cooper and husband,...
SFC Michael Baldwin Duncan, ARMY, (Ret)
Mar 30, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for SFC Michael Baldwin Duncan, ARMY (Ret), 71, of Clarksville, TN will be Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.
Mike was...
Mary Emma Bentley
Mar 29, 2025
Mary Emma Bentley, age 86, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 29, 2025.
Mary was born on July 16, 1938, in Fleming-Neon, KY, to Theodore and Anne-Elise Anderson. She enjoyed spending time with her family and talking politics.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bentley and siblings: Mable "Louise", Franklin, and Jan Allen....
Bruce Lamar Ashley
Mar 28, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Bruce Lamar Ashley, 64, of Oak Grove, KY will be Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Elder Sherman Nettles officiating.
Bruce was born on October 6, 1960 to James Henry Ashley and Carole Elizabeth Porter in Los Angeles, CA. Bruce loved music and took pride in the fact that...
Gay Blanton
Mar 27, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Gay Frances Blanton, 81, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:30 AM until the hour of service. Gay passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1943 to...
Betty Jane Tomaw
Mar 20, 2025
Betty Jane Tomaw, age 98, of Pahrump, NV, passed away on March 20, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, to Harry and Emma Strobl. In her younger years, Betty enjoyed hiking and camping. She also loved sunflowers and volunteering her time with Meals on Wheels.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
SSG Edward Gill, ARMY, (Ret)
Mar 19, 2025
A graveside service for SSG Edward James Gill, ARMY, (Ret), 66, of Clarksville, TN will be Monday, April 21st, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, where full military honors will be rendered. passed away on March 19, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1958 in Titusville, Florida to Robert "Bob" Gill and Paulene Carver. Ed loved...
Karla Marie Tucker
Mar 18, 2025
Karla Marie Tucker, age 71, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 18, 2025, leaving behind a trail of love, laughter, and inspiration. Born on December 19, 1953, in Cocoa Beach, FL, to Jesse and Margreta Kimbrough, Karla was a true matriarch, loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a fearless and free-spirited woman who lived life...
MSG James "Jim" Louis Phillips, ARMY (Ret)
Mar 17, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for MSG James "Jim" Louis Phillips, ARMY (Ret), age 72, of Clarksville, TN, will be Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 10:30AM until the time of service.
Jim...
Judy Mackens
Mar 14, 2025
Beloved by all, Judy K Mackens of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 28, 1951, to Herbert Mackens and Lola (Conatser) Mackens in Detroit, Michigan. She loved everyone she met.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Lola (Conatser) Mackens; brothers: Herbert O. Mackens, David Mackens,...
Cynthia Lou Kinney Corner
Mar 14, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Cynthia Lou Kinney Corner, 64, of Woodlawn, TN will be Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. J.D. Justice officiating. The family will receive friends from on Monday from 1:30 PM until the hour of service.
Cynthia was born on August 8, 1960 in Jamestown, NY to Shirley Rose...
Suzanne Locke
Mar 12, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Suzanne Lee Locke, age 46, of Palmyra, TN, will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until the time of service.
Suzanne was born on January 8, 1979, in Clarksville, TN. She passed away on March 12, 2025. Suzanne enjoyed...
James Edwin Shepherd
Mar 12, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for James Edwin Shepherd, age 65, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday, March 14, 2025 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM and again on Saturday from 4:00PM until the time of service.
James, affectionately known as Jimmy, was born on August 25,...
Edgar Ronald Woodall
Mar 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edgar Ronald Woodall, age 79, of Clarksville, TN. A funeral service will be Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Pastors Haley Robinson and Johnny Peach will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time...
SSG Ladislao Santamaria, ARMY (Ret)
Mar 6, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for SSG Ladislao Santamaria, ARMY (Ret), age 76, of Clarksville, TN, will be Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:00PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until the time of service.
Ladislao, affectionately known as Leo, was...
SSG Charles Louis Roiz, ARMY (Ret)
Mar 5, 2025
Charles Louis Roiz, ARMY (Ret), age 66, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on March 5, 2025.
Charles, affectionately known as Chuck, was born on February 12, 1959, in Oakland, CA, to Ernest and Hattie Roiz who preceded him in death. He retired from the United States Army and again from the United States Postal Service in 2023. Chuck loved his family,...
Joyce Welker Sheppard
Mar 4, 2025
Joyce Welker Sheppard, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at her home in New Bern, NC. She was born November 11, 1932 in Dickson County, TN to the late J.W. and Gertie Shelton Welker. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George Sheppard; and Thomas Harper, whom she married later in life. Also...
Gail Leigh Gahring
Feb 27, 2025
Gail Leigh Gahring, age 86, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on February 27, 2025.
Gail was a loving daughter, sister, mother, wife and friend. Gail was born on January 25, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN to Ralph and LaVon Tiley.
Gail spent the better part of three decades in her chosen career teaching grades K-4 at various elementary schools as her...
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