Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

Barbara Couch

Barbara Couch

Aug 11, 2025

Barbara Ann Couch, 67, of Clarksville, TN passed away on August 11, 2025. She was born in Massachusetts to Takako Matsuo Burnette who preceded her in death.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Gina Couch and siblings, Donald Burnette and Suzie Burnette.Please visit www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.

Johnny Corns

Johnny Corns

Aug 11, 2025

Johnny Friedrich Corns, 66, of Guthrie, KY passed away on August 11, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1958 to James and Emma Corns in Germany who preceded him in death. Johnny enjoyed riding his Harley.

Johnny is survived by his sisters, Judy (Louie) Hancock and Charlain "Charli" Hall, brother, Ernie (Pat) Corns, and his beloved dog, BooBoo.

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William Tarlton Harp

William Tarlton Harp

Aug 11, 2025

A Celebration of Life Service for William Tarlton Harp, 84, of Indian Mound, TN will be Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Bro. Joe Shannon will officiate. Burial will follow in Smith-Austin Cemetery alongside his wife, Brenda Joyce Harp. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM and again on...

Cecil Hilary Evelyn Persen

Cecil Hilary Evelyn Persen

Aug 11, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Cecil Hilary Evelyn Persen, age 63, of Clarksville, TN, will be Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until the time of service.

Cecil was born on April 18, 1962 in Panama. He passed away on August 11, 2025. Cecil lived in Puerto...

SFC Delbert Lee Puckett, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Delbert Lee Puckett, ARMY, (Ret)

Aug 8, 2025

SFC Delbert Lee Puckett, ARMY, (Ret), 71 of Clarksville, TN passed away on August 8, 2025. Delbert was born on April 24, 1954 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Katherine Puckett.

Delbert dedicated his life serving our country in the United States Army. In his free time he enjoyed working with his hands, building things, and playing pool.

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Michael Pana

Michael Pana

Aug 4, 2025

Michael Pana, age 79, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on August 4, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1946, in Romania to Dumitru and Maria Pana who preceded him in death.

Michael was an engineer and specialized in designing HVAC systems. He was a talented videographer, turning home videos into beautiful memories that will always be cherished. Michael also enjoyed...

Roy Allan Crutchfield

Roy Allan Crutchfield

Aug 3, 2025

Roy Allan Crutchfield, 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on August 3, 2025. Roy was born on August 14, 1948 in Lodi, CA to Maurse and Berniece Crutchfield who preceded him in death.

Roy was a United States Navy Veteran. He was very passionate about creating and working with his hands. His best work was displayed with his front/backyard; the many...

Franklin D. Warrick

Franklin D. Warrick

Aug 2, 2025

A Celebration of life service for Franklin D. Warrick, 83, of Clarksville, TN will be Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. Lanny Graves officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

Frank was born on February 1, 1942, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee....

James Louis Broome, Jr.

James Louis Broome, Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for James Louis Broome, Jr., 77, of Clarksville, TN will be Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:30 AM until the hour of service.

James was born on June 23, 1948 to James "Louis", Sr., and Beulah Broome in Highland Park,...

Sarah Jane Grant

Sarah Jane Grant

Jul 31, 2025

Clarksville TN - Sarah Jane Grant, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family on July 31, 2025. Sarah Jane was born on June 10, 1940 in Clarksville, TN to the late Mac and Sarah Lisenbee as the second of three children. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished time with family.

She grew up in Clarksville,...

Suzanne "Susan" Fanning

Suzanne "Susan" Fanning

Jul 29, 2025

Suzanne "Susan" Elizabeth Fanning, age 70, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on July 29, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1954.

Susan enjoyed traveling, especially if it was to see Barry Manilow; going to the movies, local shows and out to eat.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Susan is survived by a sister and her best...

SSG Rhonda Mae White, ARMY, (Ret)

SSG Rhonda Mae White, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 21, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for SSG Rhonda Mae White, ARMY (Ret), age 54, will be Friday, August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.

Rhonda was born on September 30, 1970 in Fairbanks, AK to George and Delois Luttrell Anderson. She passed away...

MAJ Jodie Chavez, ARMY, (Ret)

MAJ Jodie Chavez, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 21, 2025

MAJ Jodie Ann Chavez, ARMY, (Ret) January 1, 1962 – July 21, 2025, passed away peaceably on July 21, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Jodie was born in Ft. Campbell, KY on January 1, 1962. Jodie was the heart of her family and community known for her laughter and ability to make people feel special. Jodie was a proud graduate...

Brigitte Lisa Ballard

Brigitte Lisa Ballard

Jul 20, 2025

A graveside service for Brigitte Lisa Ballard, age 75, of Vero Beach, FL, will be Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

She was born in a small village in what was then known as East Germany.Her family first escaped to West Berlin and were then relocated to Amberg, West Germany. They were waiting on housing...

Babette "Betty" Craft

Babette "Betty" Craft

Jul 19, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Babette "Betty" Craft, age 84, will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Anthony Dailey officiating. Inurnment will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. She was born in Germany on February 15,...

Janet Elizabeth Sears

Janet Elizabeth Sears

Jul 18, 2025

Janet Elizabeth Sears of Clarksville TN passed away on July 18th 2025 at Tristar Centennial in Nashville, TN at the age of 50.

Janet was born on August 18th, 1974 in Stuttgart Germany to Joseph and Myra (deceased) Moorhouse and she was the 2nd child of 4. She grew up in Clarksville-Montgomery County, a Northwest High School Alum of 1992. She...

SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 16, 2025

Clarksville TN– SFC Edward J. McCain, ARMY, (Ret), 90, passed away on July 16, 2025. A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM. 

Ed was born on November 3, 1934 in Hardin County, TN to the late Bennie and Berttia Lee Sagely McCain of Michie,...

Lawrence Carman

Lawrence Carman

Jul 16, 2025

Lawrence Richard Carman was born on August 15, 1948, in Pittsburg, California, the eldest son of Perry and Margaret Oman Carman. He grew up in the small farming town of Dinuba, California, where he often talked about his fond memories with his younger brother Arlie and their close-knit group of friends.

Larry was a proud veteran who devoted much of his...

Kenneth D. Ford, Sr.

Kenneth D. Ford, Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

A Celebration of Life service for Kenneth Darnell Ford, Sr., age 66, of Clarksville, TN, will be Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with military honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until the time of service.

Kenny was born on May 23, 1959 and passed away on July 15, 2025. He...

SFC Fredric Tucker, ARMY, (Ret)

SFC Fredric Tucker, ARMY, (Ret)

Jul 15, 2025

A graveside service for SFC Fredric David Tucker, ARMY, (Ret), 71 of Clarksville, TN will be Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 21, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until...