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Clarksville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Clarksville & Montgomery County, TN area
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...
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
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
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
Jan 6, 2026
A graveside service for Arvil "Ray" Deason, age 84, of Clarksville, TN, will be Friday, January 30, 2026 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West at 2:00 PM 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
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
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...
Steve Owens
Jan 5, 2026
A memorial service for Steve Owens, age 87, of Clarksville, TN, will be Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home where military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the time of service.
Steve was born on April 25, 1938 and claimed his place with the God he served on Monday....
Ronnie Presley
Jan 3, 2026
A funeral service for Ronnie Presley, 77, of Cumberland Furnace, TN will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Gum Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Stephen Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home and again on Saturday...
Anthony Planes
Jan 2, 2026
Anthony G. Planes, 93, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1932 to Gene and Mary Planes in Tampa, FL.
Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Army as part of a medic unit during the Korean War, a role that reflected his lifelong commitment to caring for others. After...
Nancy J. Seymour
Jan 2, 2026
Please visit Nancy's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
Danny Mills Yarbrough
Dec 31, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Danny Mills Yarbrough, age 77, of Clarksville, TN, will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Clarksville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 AM until the time of service.
Danny was born on June 3, 1948, in Montgomery County, to...
SFC Benjamin "Jerry" Matthews, ARMY (Ret)
Dec 30, 2025
A graveside service for SFC Benjamin "Jerry" Matthews, ARMY (Ret), will be Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West where full military honors will be rendered.
Jerry was born on March 21, 1937, in Moorehead, MS, to Luther and Katherine Matthews. He passed away on December 30, 2025. Jerry retired from the United States Army after 21...
John P. Bishop, Jr.
Dec 28, 2025
SFC John P. Bishop, Jr., ARMY (Ret), 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1949 in Wheeling, WV to John and Roberta Bishop. John found joy in visiting casinos, spending time hunting and fishing, and, most of all, helping others whenever he could.
IN addition to his parents, John is preceded in...
Karen Heflin
Dec 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Karen J. Heflin, age 83, of Clarksville, TN will be Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home with Pastor Derek Simonis officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Karen was born on August 12, 1942 in Portsmouth,...
Eva "Jeanie" Traylor
Dec 25, 2025
A Celebration of life service for Eva "Jeanie" Traylor will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Sykes Funeral with Bro. James Anthony Traylor officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:00 PM until the hour of service.
Jeanie was born on August 9, 1951 in E. St. Louis, IL to Jim Byrd and Bennie...
Parker Ann Parker
Dec 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Parker Ann Parker, 76, of Clarksville, TN will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Sykes Funeral Home with Bro. Will Binkley will officiate. Burial will follow in Gupton Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Tuesday from 10:00...
Frederick Joseph Sullivan
Dec 24, 2025
Frederick Joseph Sullivan, age 79, passed away on December 24, 2005, at St. Thomas West Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Frederick was born on September 20, 1946, in Washington, D.C. He lived a life marked by service, resilience, and devotion to his family. Throughout his working years, he held many jobs, including work in security and as a truck driver. His...
Ova Jean Denton
Dec 21, 2025
Ova Jean Denton, age 92, passed away December 21, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1933 in Dover,Tennessee. Ova loved fishing and puzzle books. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Leroy Gray and Leonard Denton. Ova is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Please visit Ova's online guest book at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a...
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