Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Defonso Boyd Cooksey

Defonso Boyd Cooksey

Mar 6, 2023

Defonso Boyd Cooksey, age 50, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 19, 1973 in Erin, TN to Brenda Carter and the late Harold Cooksey. Defonso graduated from Houston County High School in 1991. He loved sports and was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan.

Left to cherish his...

James Clarence Elliott Sr.

James Clarence Elliott Sr.

Mar 5, 2023

James Clarence Elliott, Sr., age 67 of Hurricane Mills, TN passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. James was born on March 11, 1955, in Nashville, TN to the late Ada Eulene Ransom and William Henry Elliott. James enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, cigarettes, fried chicken and watching cop shows.

Left to cherish his memory is his...

John Henry Franklin

John Henry Franklin

Mar 5, 2023

John Henry Franklin, age 53, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born on December 31, 1969 in Knoxville, TN to the late Lloyd Franklin and Geraldine Taylor Franklin. John enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with anything he could get his hands on. He loved being outside and grilling, hunting, and fishing. He...

Michelle Andrea Oldham

Michelle Andrea Oldham

Mar 4, 2023

Michelle Andrea Oldham, age 53, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at AHC Clarksville. She was born on April 12, 1969 in Clarksville, TN to the late Roy Porter and Jean H. Boyd. Michelle adored children and enjoyed caring for them.

Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, LaDonna (Isabel) Hockoday, Tracie Bell, and Shearon...

Gary Martin

Gary Martin

Mar 1, 2023

Gary Martin, age 70, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on November 23, 1952, in Fort Campbell, KY to the late Glen Martin and Goldie J. Weaver Martin. Gary was an avid golfer in his spare time. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. 

Left to...

Matthew Jonathan Maher

Matthew Jonathan Maher

Feb 26, 2023

Matthew Jonathan Maher, age 20, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born on April 13, 2002, in Clarksville, TN to Holly Annette Bivins.

Matthew attended Rossview High School. He played football for the Hawks, and enjoyed rooting on the Georgia Bulldogs in a house full of Tennessee Vols. He was the eldest of five...

Shana Lee Tramill

Shana Lee Tramill

Feb 23, 2023

Shana Lee Tramill, age 50, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1972 in England to Danny Cota and the late Earthely Cota.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Richard Tramill; children, Shanika Tramill, Latisha Tramill, and Taneshia Tramill; grandchildren, Maleek Tramill, Kwaylen Tramill, Jayden Tramill,...

Douglas Lawrence Guentert Jr.

Douglas Lawrence Guentert Jr.

Feb 22, 2023

Douglas Lawrence Guentert Jr., age 70, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at AHC Clarksville. He was born on September 16, 1952 in Houston, TX to the late Douglas L. Guentert Sr., and Norma Viola Ulrich Guentert.

Douglas proudly worked as a Longshoreman in Long Beach, CA and was a lifetime member of the International...

Joseph P.N. Arel

Joseph P.N. Arel

Feb 12, 2023

Joseph P.N. Arel, age 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born on May 19, 1936 in Providence, RI to the late Gerard Pierre Arel and Alexcina Raymond Arel. Joseph cherished his family and was a devoted husband and father. 

He proudly served his country in the United States Army and...

Terry Dean Lumpkins

Terry Dean Lumpkins

Feb 12, 2023

Terry Dean Lumpkins, age 64, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1958 in Fort Knox, KY to the late Charles Estle Lumpkins and Correnia Louise Robinson Lumpkins. In his spare time, Terry enjoyed gardening and especially loved spending time with his two...

Deborah Elaine Robertson

Deborah Elaine Robertson

Feb 10, 2023

Deborah Elaine Robertson, age 60, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born on January 12, 1963 in Clarksville, TN to the late Luther and Hazel Williams Haddock.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, John Robertson; her sisters, Geneva (Daniel) Perry, Diann (Randy) Gamble, Wanda Sue (Dick) Johnson, Shelia...

Deborah Ann Mercado

Deborah Ann Mercado

Feb 10, 2023

Deborah Ann Mercado, age 65, of Adams, TN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Spring Meadows Nursing Home in Clarksville, TN. She was born May 29, 1957 in Pawtucket, RI to William Drezek and Theresa Sherry. Deborah was a caregiver to many people and enjoyed taking care of others. She also loved crafting, gardening, and collecting various types...

Barbara Ann Perry

Barbara Ann Perry

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara Ann Nicholson Perry, beloved Wife, Moma, and Moma B, age 81, of Clarksville, TN passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born June 25, 1941 in Clarksville, TN to the late Robert and Darlene (Watts) Nicholson. She was a 1959 graduate of Clarksville High School.

Barbara's greatest accomplishment and joy...

Arthur Robert Slate

Arthur Robert Slate

Jan 25, 2023

Arthur Robert Slate, age 81, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born on November 17, 1941, in Clarksville, TN to the late Arthur and Edna Grace Mitchell Slate. Arthur enjoyed selling antiques. He was also a huge fan of Tennessee sports. Arthur was a devout Christian who always...

Cynthia Marlene Davis

Cynthia Marlene Davis

Jan 24, 2023

Cynthia Marlene Davis (Farley) of Clarksville, TN passed away on January 24, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 30, 1976 to parents, George Farley and Barbara Monroe (Farley).

She changed her career later in life, and chose to take her loving and caring nature to its fullest...

Bertha Tufele

Bertha Tufele

Jan 21, 2023

Our beloved Princess-Bertha ‘Afioga Laulauga’ Tufele Li’amatua was born on June 24th, 1975 to our beloved parents the Late Tufele Li’amatua Sr., and our mother Tofiga Aulava-Muaau Tufele.

Bertha was the 6th child of 9 children of Tofiga and Tufele Li’amatua. She graduated from Fagaitua High School and continued her educational journey at ASCC. After graduating from our American...

Cynthia Harris Clevenger

Cynthia Harris Clevenger

Jan 15, 2023

Cynthia Harris Clevenger, age 75, of Nashville, TN passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home. She was born on March 27, 1947, in Clarksville, TN to the late Julian Burns Harris and Dorothy Louise Halliburton Harris.Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Jim Clevenger; children, Donovan (Christy) Riggins of Hendersonville, TN, and Gina (Michael) Sidney of...

Raymond Alan Birchard

Raymond Alan Birchard

Jan 14, 2023

Raymond Alan Birchard, age 60, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1962, in The Dalles, OR to George Birchard and Frances Ripplinger Birchard.Ray was devoted to his family. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing. His quiet wisdom will be greatly missed.Left to cherish his...

Jonathan Matthew Doke

Jonathan Matthew Doke

Jan 11, 2023

Jonathan Matthew Doke, age 45, of Clarksville, TN passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 11, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Jonathan was born on February 5, 1977, to John Doke and Vicki Moody in Georgia. Jonathan was a Master Craftsman in Industrial Maintenance and HVAC certification.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his...

Barry Keith Herrell

Barry Keith Herrell

Jan 8, 2023

Barry Keith Herrell, age 62, of Cumberland Furnace, TN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1960, in Dickson, TN to the late Edward Eugene Herrell and June Faye Stringfield Herrell.Left to cherish his memory are his siblings; Dennis (Sheilah) Herrell, Wayne (Janet) Herrell, Daryl (Sheila) Houston, Andy (Kerry) Houston, Greg (Leigh Ann) Houston,...