Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Diane May Lessing

Diane May Lessing

Sep 28, 2023

Diane May Lessing, 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born February 17, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Lyndell H. Foster and Helen Marble Foster.

Diane received her Bachelor of Art degree in Sociology from Gallaudet College; the world's only liberal arts college for the deaf. Her diploma...

Jakki Marie Metz

Jakki Marie Metz

Sep 23, 2023

Jakki Marie Metz passed on to her next adventure on September 23rd 2023 in Clarksville, TN. She blessed us by joining the party on April 9th 1985 to the late Debra Lynn Metz. From the time she was a child she would sing almost daily. Singing was her way of taking anything life would throw at her. She would light...

Kathleen J Parker

Kathleen J Parker

Sep 17, 2023

Kathleen J. Parker, 92, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 6, 1930 to the late Leslie Denton and Erie Daniels.

Kathleen loved all her children and most of all her grandchildren whom she wanted to spend the majority of her time with. She also thoroughly enjoyed solving puzzles, reading...

Donna Jean Roberge

Donna Jean Roberge

Sep 13, 2023

Donna Jean Roberge, 57, of Dover, TN passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Evelyn Steinbrecker Angelo and the late William Angelo. 

Donna loved hummingbirds, collecting jewelry, diamond dotting, arts & crafts, llamas, and anything with the moon and stars on it. She...

John Weldon Mysinger Sr

John Weldon Mysinger Sr

Sep 10, 2023

John Weldon Mysinger Sr, age 84, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Born December 24, 1938 in Harrison, AR to Frank and Nancy (Collins) Mysinger.

John grew up in Green Forest, AR before joining the US Army and marrying Brenda Buckle where they were married for 49 years before her passing. He would often joke...

Anthony Tyrone Richard Knight

Anthony Tyrone Richard Knight

Sep 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Luh Ant" Knight, a young soul taken from us far too soon at the age of 17. He was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. He will be remembered as a loving and caring young man, known for his vibrant spirit and zest...

Jade Ashley-Melissa Rothermel

Jade Ashley-Melissa Rothermel

Sep 4, 2023

Born in Providence, RI until the age of eight and raised in Clarksville, TN; Jade Ashley-Melissa Rothermel passed away unexpectedly on Labor Day in Stewart County, TN.

Jade was a pure hearted kind soul, who loved to smile and have fun with her friends. She was a lover of nature, animals and astrology. You could find her sitting outside looking...

Patsy Ruth Deen

Patsy Ruth Deen

Aug 31, 2023

Patsy Ruth Deen went to be with The Lord on August 31st 2023. She was born to Albert Cidney Simmons and Naomi (nee Bailey) Simmons in Buena Vista, Tennessee on October 18th 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Linda Ann Simmons, and Virginia Alizabeth Simmons.

She is survived by Granville Deen, her husband of...

Bobby Lee Quinton

Bobby Lee Quinton

Aug 29, 2023

Bobby Lee Quinton, age 51, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1972 in Clarksville, TN to the late Bobby Gene Quinton and Barbara Beck Quinton.

In his spare time, Bobby enjoyed shooting pool. 

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Hope Marie Quinton; his daughters,...

Ruben Dario Hernandez

Ruben Dario Hernandez

Aug 27, 2023

Ruben Dario Hernandez, age 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Ahava Healthcare surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1947 in Mercedes, TX to the late Rafael Hernandez Sr. and Manahen Sanchez Hernandez.

In his spare time, Ruben enjoyed an occasional margarita night with his friends.

Ruben proudly served his country in...

Chester Irving Staats

Chester Irving Staats

Aug 23, 2023

C. Irving Staats of Woodlawn, TN, known to most as Irv, went to his heavenly home on August 23, 2023.

Visitation will be held at New Providence United Methodist Church, Clarksville, TN on Sunday, September 3rd from 12:00 until 1:00 P.M., followed by a memorial service at 1:00 P.M.

Irv was born in Newport, RI on August 10, 1935...

Gregory Scott Martin

Gregory Scott Martin

Aug 22, 2023

Gregory Scott Martin, age 66, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born March 5, 1957 in Avon Lake, OH to the late Edwin Roy Martin and Phene Daughty. 

Gregory loved spending time with his precious dog and cats. He also enjoyed riding his bikes. 

Left to cherish his memory is his...

Hurley A. Dennis Jr

Hurley A. Dennis Jr

Aug 15, 2023

Hurley A. Dennis Jr, age 84, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born January 16, 1939 in Clarksville, TN to the late Hurley A. Dennis Sr. and Laura Garrett Dennis.

Hurley accepted Christ at an early age while a member of Woodlawn Elizabeth Baptist Church. Later on, he became an integral part of the...

Chuckles Ridiculous Mchaha

Chuckles Ridiculous Mchaha

Aug 13, 2023

Chuckles Ridiculous McHaha, age 40, of Clarksville, TN passed away Sunday August 13, 2023. Chuckles Ridiculous McHaha came into fruition on April 5, 2021. Before that many knew him as Brandon Nicasio Sloan born to Mary Ann Funkhouser on September 8th, 1982 in San Franciso, CA.   Chuckles was well known for the amazing art he created and...

Clifton Lee Potier Jr.

Clifton Lee Potier Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Clifton Lee Potier Jr. of Clarksville, Tennessee - The family and friends of Clifton, age 55, are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on August 12, 2023, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis, at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born September 19, 1967 in Reserve, Louisiana and married Paula Brooks, the mother of...

Wendell Scott Groves

Wendell Scott Groves

Aug 10, 2023

Wendell Scott Groves, 52, of Southside, TN passed away at his residence on August 10, 2023. He was born February 20, 1971 in Clarksville, TN to the late Paul Groves and Linda Faye Herrell Groves. Wendell was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed tinkering with cars in his spare time and loved fast cars. Wendell was a sincere person who...

Sterling Alexander Stafford-Guy

Sterling Alexander Stafford-Guy

Aug 8, 2023

Sterling Alexander Stafford-Guy, 23, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born September 29, 1999 in Yuma, AZ to Tifany Guy and Clayton Guy Jr.

Sterling loved cars, especially his VW Golf. He also loved animals, as shown by the many cats, dogs, snakes and other various reptiles he and his wife,...

1SG (Ret.) Terry Wayne Ellis

1SG (Ret.) Terry Wayne Ellis

Aug 6, 2023

Terry Wayne Ellis, 74, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday August 6, 2023 at Walking Horse Meadows. He was born March 18, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Jasper and Naomi Stephenson Ellis.

Terry proudly served his country in the United States Army and he took great pride in his time spent serving in Vietnam. In his free...

Jeannetta Lee Houston

Jeannetta Lee Houston

Aug 5, 2023

Jeannetta Lee Houston, 80, of Clarksville, TN, went to her heavenly home to be with Jesus on August 5, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late John L. Bartley and Helen Chappin Bartley.

Jeannetta was raised in Rossville, GA with her two younger siblings. She met and married her husband of 60 years,...

Harold Dean Herald

Harold Dean Herald

Aug 4, 2023

Harold Dean Herald, 74, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday August 4, 2023 at NHC Dickson. He was born May 26, 1949 to the late Jimmy Herald and Margaret Wall Herald.

In his spare time, Harold enjoyed tinkering with various objects and working on projects.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Jeffery (Victoria) Herald; grandson, Austin Tyler...

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