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Clarksville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area
SFC Craig Mark Berry, ARMY (Ret)
2026
A Memorial Service for SFC Craig Mark Berry, ARMY (Ret), age 53, was held privately on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Sykes Funeral Home.
Craig was born on February 21, 1973, in Fullerton, CA, to Mark and Denise Berry. After a successful 24-year career in the United States Army, Craig retired and devoted much of his time to the people and...
Katherine Ann Blackburn
May 12, 2026
Katherine (Kathy) Ann Blackburn, 61, beloved mother, teacher, writer, and wandering spirit, flew away from Clarksville, Tennessee on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Kathy was a migrating bird, a lifelong autodidact, an educator, authority-questioner, and rebel who occasionally liked to get into trouble. An earthy mama, she soaked up nature—birds, bees, herbs, trees, rocks, and seeds. She had a gift for thrifting...
Luz Maria Wood
May 12, 2026
Marianne Wood, 76, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Luz Maria Cruz on February 12, 1950 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Marcelina Beltran and Fermin Cruz. Affectionally known as Lua, Marianne was the middle child and was raised by her father alongside her sisters, Lina, Gloria “Sissy” and Geri in California.
Marianne loved...
June Anne Ruggieri
May 11, 2026
June Anne Ruggieri, 63, of Clarksville, TN passed away on April 10, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY to Nunzio and Joan Ruggieri who preceded her in death. She was deeply passionate about protecting the environment and cared greatly about nature and the world around her. June also loved the New York Mets and adored...
Maureen Blair
May 10, 2026
A Celebration of Life service for Maureen Rose Blair, 50, of Indian Mound, TN will be Friday, May 29, 2026 at Sykes Funeral Home at 3:00 PM. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2026 from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.
Maureen was born on July 2, 1975 in New Jersey to James and Deborah Dooley. Maureen...
Frank Mireles
May 9, 2026
Frank Arthur Mireles, Jr., age 74, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Born on October 12, 1951, in Austria, Frank grew up as an Army brat, moving frequently and living all over the map before spending the majority of his life making memories in California and Colorado. He has lived in Tennessee for the last seven years.Frank...
Ellen G. O'Dell
May 9, 2026
Ellen Gaston O'Dell, 84, of Clarksville, TN passed away on May 9, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Dick and Mary Frances Gaston.
Ellen moved to Lake Wales, FL when she was 4 years old. She graduated from Lake Wales High School with the Class of 1959, where she was an active member of the...
Donna Ann Perkins- Henry
May 8, 2026
A Celebration of life service for Donna Ann Perkins- Henry, 88, of White House, TN will be Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM at McFerrin Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, TN with Bro. Johnny Carver officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 8, 2026 from 12:00 PM until the hour of service.
Donna was born on August 15,...
Sherry Carter
May 7, 2026
Sherry Carter, age 55, of Springfield, passed away May 7, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 6, 1971 to Joe Rippy and Diane Tanner.
She is survived by her two sons, Evin Carter and Charles William Carter; cherished grandson, Exxon Carter, whom she loved spending time with; siblings: Tina Sloan, Joe Rippy Jr., William Rippy, and Joann...
Michael Johnson
May 6, 2026
There is no obituary at this time. Please visit Michael's online guestbook and share a memory with the family.
Connie Cousan
May 2, 2026
Sunrise: November 6, 1969 Sunset: May 2, 2026
John 3:16
Connie Marie Cousan was born in Camp Lejeune, NC to Willie Mae Cousan and Larry F. Cousan. Connie was a member of Boiling Springs Missionary Baptist Church on Tiny Town Rd, Clarksville, TN where she served as a choir member a few years after joining up until she gained her wings. She...
CW3 Danny Floyd Hite, Sr.
Apr 30, 2026
A Celebration of Life service for CW3 Danny Floyd Hite, Sr., ARMY, (Ret) will be Friday, May 8, 2026 at Sykes Funeral Home at 3:00 PM with full Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service.
Danny was born on October 19, 1954 in Hampton, VA at the Langley Air Force Base to Jessie...
Lee Sterling Collins, Sr.
Apr 27, 2026
Lee Sterling Collins, Sr., 72, of Clarksville, TN passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1953 in Murphy, NC to John Sr.and Norma Collins. Lee enjoyed being outdoors and spending time on computers. He liked working with his hands and figuring things out. He served in the U.S. Army. After that, Lee worked as an...
Deana Coppedge
Apr 22, 2026
Deana Coppedge, 66,of Clarksville, TN passed away on April 22, 2026 at Park Meadows Nursing Home. She was born on March 8, 1960 in Atlanta, GA to Virginia and Milton Brown.
Deana was a member of Northeast Baptist Church and a familiar, friendly face to many. She had an easy way with people and always left as a friend. She graduated...
SGT Randy Kirkham
Apr 19, 2026
A Celebration of life service for SGT Randy Lee Kirkham, 57, of Clarksville, TN will be Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.
Randy was born on August 1, 1968 in Pocatello, Idaho to Gary Kirkham and Janice Newsom. He passed away...
SSG Harold Thomas Thornton, ARMY, (Ret)
Apr 18, 2026
A Celebration of lIfe service for SSG Harold Thomas Thornton, ARMY, (Ret), 90, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. Cho officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the hour of service.
Harold was born on December...
Betty Thacker
Apr 15, 2026
Betty Joyce Parsons Thacker, 84, passed on April 15, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1941 the daughter of the late Cleo W. Parsons and Anise L. Parsons. She retired from Western State Hospital. She was a member Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. She’s preceded in death by her husband, Elvis L. Thacker, daughter, Betty Joyce Crum Garland, brother, Bronnie...
Steven Reiman
Apr 13, 2026
Steven Denis Reiman, 71, of Clarksville, TN passed away on April 13. 2026. He was born on October 24, 1954 to William and Mildred Reiman. Steven loved spending time with his family. He was a wonderful baker who loved to share what he made. Steven enjoyed traveling, especially going on cruises, telling jokes, and watching game shows.
In addition to his...
CW4 David Andrew Elliott, ARMY (Ret)
Apr 12, 2026
A Celebration of Life service for CW4 David Andrew Elliott, ARMY (Ret), age 59, of Cunningham, TN, will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Gum Springs Baptist Church in the Family Life Center. Bro. Stephen Ramsey will officiate, and burial will follow at the church cemetery, where full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive...
Carmen Berrios
Apr 12, 2026
Carmen Iris Berrios, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee.
She was born on May 3, 1933, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2007, she moved to Clarksville to be closer to her family, where she spent her later years surrounded by loved ones.
Carmen, lovingly known as “Abuela/Doña Iris” to her grandchildren and family, and as Carmen...
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