Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

Margaret Lorene Nesbitt

Margaret Lorene Nesbitt

Feb 2, 2026

Margaret Lorene Nesbitt, age 83, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma, where she was raised before attending college in Edmond, Oklahoma where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She later earned her Master’s Degree from Eastern New Mexico University, in Portales, NM.

After graduating, Margaret moved to Clovis, New Mexico, to begin her...

Roger Lafreniere

Roger Lafreniere

Feb 1, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Roger Lee Lafreniere, 74, of Clarksville, TN will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026 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 Tuesday from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Roger, also known as Rick,...

Jennifer Suzanne Newberry

Jennifer Suzanne Newberry

Jan 31, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Jennifer Suzanne Newberry, age 52, of Cunningham, TN, will be Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Herndon officiating. A private burial will follow at Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Thursday from...

Jude Jagers

Jude Jagers

Jan 29, 2026

Jude Heath Jagers 20, of Chipley, Florida, passed from this life on January 29, 2026.

Jude was born June 14, 2005 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Joshua and Vanessa (Nealon) Jagers.

Jude left behind his parents, two brothers Jordan Jagers, Jebediah (Madi) Jagers, two sisters, Hannah Jagers , Violet Jagers and two nieces, Harmony Clark and Marlee Holderfield.

Jude leaves behind many aunts, uncles,...

Alan Burgett

Alan Burgett

Jan 29, 2026

Alan L. Burgett 70, of Clarksville, TN (formerly of Hanna City, IL) passed away on January 29, 2026.

Alan, the beloved son of Dorothy Burgett Jepson and Olen and Dorotha DeRenzy Burgett, Jr., was born on October 17, 1955. They preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Vickie Manus, Clarksville; stepbrother Steven DeRenzy (Debby), Canton, IL; stepsister Christine...

Betty Sue Devers

Betty Sue Devers

Jan 27, 2026

Betty Sue Devers, 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1946 in Cedar Hill, TN to William and Mattie Price. Betty loved playing cards and games, enjoyed quilting, and cherished time spent with her family. She was also an exceptional cook who took great pride in sharing her meals with others.

In...

Herbert Eugene Allen

Herbert Eugene Allen

Jan 26, 2026

Herbert Eugene Allen, age 74, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1951, to John and Minerva Allen. Herbert, affectionately known as Herbie, was an electrician and retired from Delta Industries in Atlanta, GA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being in nature.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Walter Stratton

Walter Stratton

Jan 23, 2026

Walter Phillip Stratton, age 84, of Dot KY passed away on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at his home. Phillip was born on June 17th, 1941 to the late Morgan and Marie (Tinch) Stratton. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger and Bobby Stratton.

He was a longtime tobacco farmer, fisherman, and could be found in the garden many...

Bobby Combs

Bobby Combs

Jan 21, 2026

Bobby Hershel Combs, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville, Tennessee.

He was born on July 27, 1945, in Washington, Georgia, Bobby lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and an unmistakable sense of humor. A retired United States Army Veteran, Bobby proudly served his country during the Vietnam...

Nola Joyce Cottrell

Nola Joyce Cottrell

Jan 20, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Nola "Joyce" Cottrell, age 65, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Hargrove officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Joyce was born on February 15, 1960, in Clarksville, TN, to Othel and Wanda Wallace. Joyce...

Roy McDaniel

Roy McDaniel

Jan 19, 2026

Roy Lee McDaniel, 76, of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away on January 19, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1949 in Guthrie, KY to Chesterfield and Margie Ann McDaniel. Roy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. For him, he found joy in working on his farm and a good nap.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...

Timothy Morris Dunn

Timothy Morris Dunn

Jan 17, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Timothy Morris Dunn, age 60, of Clarksville, TN will be Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY, where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Timothy, affectionately known...

Susan Wilkins

Susan Wilkins

Jan 15, 2026

Susan was born on March 13, 1948 in New York, NY and passed away on January 15, 2026. She had a deep love for dogs, who were her constant companions and greatest joy. Susan especially enjoyed barn hunting with her dogs and enjoyed watching dog herding. Susan’s love for dogs was a defining part of her life

In lieu of flowers...

Frederick P Ludwikowski

Frederick P Ludwikowski

Jan 14, 2026

Frederick “Fred” P. Ludwikowski, born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Celia Laskiewicz and Bernard Ludwikowski, lived a life defined by resilience, service, and a gentle, giving heart. He passed away on January 14th, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and quiet courage that will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him.

Fred was preceded in death by...

LCDR Edward Earl West, NAVY (Ret)

LCDR Edward Earl West, NAVY (Ret)

Jan 11, 2026

Edward Earl “Papa” West passed away on January 11, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 91. Born on June 27, 1934, Anderson County, Kentucky, Ed lived a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and a deep love for the outdoors and his family.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Ed served with distinction as a submariner. Over the...

Susan R. Brown

Susan R. Brown

Jan 11, 2026

Susan Romaine Brown, 71, of Woodlawn, passed away on January 11th, 2026, in Clarksville, TN.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm, until the time of service. The family will host a Celebration of Life following the funeral service at VFW Post...

Robert Myrick

Robert Myrick

Jan 7, 2026

Robert Eugene Myrick, age 84, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1941, in Memphis, TN. Robert was a jack-of-all-trades and would tinker with anything until it was fixed. He enjoyed days spent going to the river and finding a spot to fish or just watching an old western movie. Most of...

Arvil "Ray" Deason

Arvil "Ray" Deason

Jan 6, 2026

A graveside service for Arvil "Ray" Deason, age 84, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, February 6, 2026 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West at 10:00 AM with military honors.

Ray, one of 14 children, was born on October 26, 1941, in Clifty, KY. He passed away on January 6, 2026. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army, owned his...

Renate Denney

Renate Denney

Jan 5, 2026

A funeral mass for Renate Heim Denney, age 84, of Clarksville, Tn, will be Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in the chapel. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Billie Denney, who passed in 2019. The family will receive friends at the...

Kyong McDonald

Kyong McDonald

Jan 5, 2026

A Celebration of Life service for Kyong Son “Gloria”McDonald, age 66, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Joshua Ma officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until the time of service.

Gloria was born on November 18, 1959, in Korea. She...