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Clarksville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area
Lt Co Peter Balzli, AIR FORCE, (Ret)
Sep 20, 2026
Peter John Balzli, 78, of Adams, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1948, to Herman and Clara Balzli and grew up in California. His father was a pastry chef, and he carried a love of good food with him all his life.
Peter proudly dedicated 20 years of his life serving his...
CSM Samuel Corey, ARMY, (Ret)
Sep 20, 2026
Command Sergeant Major Samuel T. Corey, ARMY, (Ret.), a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, soldier, neighbor, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born on July 20, 1931, to Panzyclon Corey and Ella Mae Houston, brother to Elaine Murdock. Sam dedicated 25 years of his life to serving his country...
Hetem “AJ” Hassan
Sep 19, 2026
A Celebration of Life service for Hetem "A.J." Hassan, 38, of Miramar, FL will be Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.
A.J. was born on April 4, 1988 to Mike and Anna Hassan. He passed away on September...
Eula Franklin
Sep 19, 2026
Eula Franklin, born April 19, 1932, passed away at the age of 94 on September 19, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family whose lives were forever shaped by hers.
Eula was preceded in death by her first husband, Famous Colbert Choate; her current husband, James W. Franklin; her parents, Roscoe and Mamie Brooks; and...
Maren Verkler
Sep 19, 2026
A Celebration of Life service for Maren Verkler, 77, of Clarksville, TN will be on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Graves officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Maren Anneliese...
Axel Dario Gonzalez Cañas
Sep 19, 2026
El martes 22 de septiembre de 2026 se llevará a cabo un servicio de Celebración de Vida para Axel Dario Gonzalez Cañas, de Clarksville, Tennessee, a las 6:00 p. m. en Sykes Funeral Home. La familia recibirá a los familiares y amigos desde las 4:00 p. m. hasta la hora del servicio.
Axel Dario Gonzalez Cañas nació el 15 de mayo...
Ronnie Sutton
Sep 16, 2026
Ronnie Dell Sutton, 76, of Southside, TN passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1949 in Clarksville, TN to Ray and Susie Sutton. Ronnie enjoyed collecting cars, especially Corvettes, and spending time working on old tractors.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Sutton and sister, Carolyn Devers. Ronnie...
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
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
Sep 13, 2026
Lidwina (Lidia) Dameron, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on 13 September 2026, at the age of 93.
Born in Peissenberg, Germany, in 1933, Lidia married her beloved husband, David Dameron, in 1957. Together, they relocated to the United States, eventually becoming long-time residents of Clarksville, Tennessee, in 1966. Lidia will be remembered for her strength,...
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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