Obituaries

Clarksville, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area

MAJ Thomas "TJ" Bynum, ARMY (Ret)

MAJ Thomas "TJ" Bynum, ARMY (Ret)

Oct 15, 2024

 MAJ Thomas Jefferson Bynum, ARMY (Ret), age 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 15, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1942, in McAlester, OK. 

Thomas, affectionately known as TJ, retired from the United States Army. During his successful 20+ year career he served 6 campaign phases in Vietnam and rose to the ranks of Major. He earned several...

Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor

Oct 13, 2024

Zachary Jonathan Taylor, age 37, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on October 13, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1987, in La Jolla, CA. Zachary, affectionately known as Zach or Brother Bear, had a heart of gold and was a loyal son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was...

Dorothy Wilkerson

Dorothy Wilkerson

Oct 10, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Dorothy Wilkerson, 69, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service.

Dorothy passed away on October 10, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1955 in Mineola, TX to John and Annie Staples. She...

Gordon "Tony" Zunino

Gordon "Tony" Zunino

Oct 7, 2024

A graveside memorial service for Gordon Anthony Zunino, age 80, of Indian Mound, TN, will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.

Gordon, affectionately known as Tony, was born on August 9, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to Avald and June Zunino. He passed away on October 7, 2024. Tony served as...

Ronald "Ronnie" Travis

Ronald "Ronnie" Travis

Oct 6, 2024

A memorial service for Ronald "Ronnie" Travis, age 70, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Bro. James Black will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service. 

Ronnie was born on April 29, 1954 in Dickson, TN, to Woodrow and Doris Travis. He passed away...

Christopher Hollis

Christopher Hollis

Oct 3, 2024

Christopher Ronald Hollis, 40, of Clarksville, TN passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born on October 14, 1983 in San Diego, CA. Chris was a loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend. Chris and his father, Ron owned and operated GIT-r DUN Gutters and Exteriors, LLC where he will be missed by his crew. Chris never met a...

Linda Lou Smith

Linda Lou Smith

Oct 3, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Linda Lou Smith, age 69, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday. October 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Johnny Smith, Sr. The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00...

Hixie "Ginny" Virginia Wolard

Hixie "Ginny" Virginia Wolard

Sep 30, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Hixie Virginia "Ginny" Wolard, age 91, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, October 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Kail officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service. 

Ginny was born on January 28,...

Fredrick "Fred" Sykes

Fredrick "Fred" Sykes

Sep 30, 2024

 A Celebration of Life service for Fredrick "Fred" Sykes, age 75, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Darren Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service. 

Fred was born on June 21, 1949, in...

MAJ Edward "E.J." Gladding, ARMY (Ret)

MAJ Edward "E.J." Gladding, ARMY (Ret)

Sep 29, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Edward Justin Gladding, age 48, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, October 25, 2024 at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, NV. E.J. will be laid to rest in historic Silver Terrace Cemetery in Virginia City, NV.

E.J. was born January 31, 1976 in Sacramento, CA to Ed and Phyllis Gladding. E.J. passed away on September...

SSG Judy Pearl Brown, ARMY (Ret)

SSG Judy Pearl Brown, ARMY (Ret)

Sep 28, 2024

 SSG Judy Pearl Brown, ARMY (Ret), age 73, passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born on February 24, 1951, in Fitzgerald, GA, to Sam and Pearlie Mae Brown. 

Judy retired from the United States Army where she was an LPN for 20 years. After retirement, she continued her medical career in home health care. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and...

Christine Grady

Christine Grady

Sep 27, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Christine Grady, 87, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. 

Christine was born on June 29, 1937 in Franklin, KY to Nathan and Ruby Bratcher. She passed away on September 27,...

Fannie Sue Montoya

Fannie Sue Montoya

Sep 26, 2024

 Fannie Sue Montoya, age 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1942, in Logan County, KY. Sue enjoyed listening to music, walking in nature, dining out with friends and family, and attending church. She attended Stevenson's Chapel in Russellville, KY and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Oak Grove, KY. 

Sue...

LaVerne Batson Davis

LaVerne Batson Davis

Sep 26, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for LaVerne Batson Davis, age 100, of Clarksville, TN, will be Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Rev. Bill Graham will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, James O. Davis. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until...

Rosa Nell Hester

Rosa Nell Hester

Sep 24, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Rosa Nell Hester, age 89, of Clarksville, TN, will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband Wallace "Buddy" Hester. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM...

James Anthony Kinzer

James Anthony Kinzer

Sep 22, 2024

A private service for James Anthony Kinzer, 64, of Clarksville, TN will be held at Sykes Funeral Home with Father Julian officiating. 

 He was born on December 1, 1959 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Peter James and Pauline Kinzer who preceded him death. He passed away on September 22, 2024. James was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was...

Peggy L Weaver

Peggy L Weaver

Sep 22, 2024

A Graveside service for Peggy L. Weaver, 83, of Clarksville, TN will be Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

Peggy was born on December 23, 1940 in Montgomery Co. to Frank Tumm and Gladys (Frank) O'Brien who preceded her in death. Peggy was a Postmaster for St. Bethlehem and Cunningham. 

Peggy is survived by her sons, Scott...

Andre Young

Andre Young

Sep 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Andre Donald Young, age 52, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Sykes Funeral Home with son Donovan Young and Pastor Katherine Walker. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until the time of service.Andre was born on August 8, 1972 in Spartanburg, SC to Donald Ray...

Christine Powers Rose

Christine Powers Rose

Sep 21, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Christine Powers Rose, age 100, of Clarksville, TN, will be Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chigger Hill now known as Pleasant View Cemetery in Dickson, TN. Tim Ferrell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service.

Christine was...

Charles Vernon Hoskins, Jr.

Charles Vernon Hoskins, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

A Funeral Mass for Charles Vernon Hoskins, Jr., 94, of Clarksville, TN will be Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow in Blanton Hoskins Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. 

Charles was born on June 4, 1930 in Jeff,...