Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Zakari Elijah Parker

Zakari Elijah Parker

Mar 21, 2023

Heaven gained a beautiful angel on March 21, 2023. Zakari Elijah Parker, born February 23, 2023 to Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Natalia Head and Jactavious Parker; siblings, Zantrell Head and Za’riyah Head; grandparents, LaCretta Head, Terry McCullen, Chassidi Parker and Jackie Davis; aunts, Osbriah Head, Kyoko Ogburn, Jackiya Parker, and Janaveunsha...

Bobby Dean Petties

Bobby Dean Petties

Mar 20, 2023

Bobby Dean Petties, age 82, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. Bobby was born May 29, 1940, in Montgomery County, TN. A well-known and respected educator, Bobby served the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System from 1977-2002. Noted for his dedication to establishing the automotive program at Northwest High School, he served as an auto shop vocational teacher,...

Nathaniel William Sheppard

Nathaniel William Sheppard

Mar 20, 2023

Nathaniel William Sheppard, age 24, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born March 30, 1998 in Mount Pleasant, MI to Gabrial Cordell and Beverly Sheppard. In his spare time, Nathaniel enjoyed working on cars. Most of all, he loved spending time with his children.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Michael and...

Terry Lee Donovan

Terry Lee Donovan

Mar 18, 2023

Terry Lee Donovan was called home March 18, 2023 under the care of Hospice. He was living in Clarksville, TN with his daughter Sarah and son-in-law Travis.

Terry was born December 9, 1943 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Clarence and Donna (Clark) Donovan. He is preceded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles, brother Wendell, sister Jodene, and...

Christopher Lamar Williamson

Christopher Lamar Williamson

Mar 17, 2023

Christopher Lamar Williamson, age 51, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his home. He was born March 14, 1972 in Blytheville, AR to the late Edward Williamson and Larie Riffey Parson.

Christopher adored Jesus and enjoyed listening to Christian music. His faith was extremely important to him. He also enjoyed playing video games, traveling, and...

Eula Mai Kendall

Eula Mai Kendall

Mar 11, 2023

Eula Mai Kendall, age 87, of Cunningham, TN passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Dickson Health and Rehab. She was born July 14, 1935 in Southside, TN to the late James Robert Herald and Margaret Mai Wall Herald. In her spare time, Eula Mai loved to quilt.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Howard (Elaine) Baggett;...

Vivian Adelaide Pugarelli

Vivian Adelaide Pugarelli

Mar 11, 2023

Vivian Adelaide Pugarelli, age 93, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Ahava Healthcare. She was born September 26, 1929 in Rahway, NJ to the late Austin Sully and Alberta Pierre Sully. Vivian later lived in New York City, Chicago, Florida, and Tennessee.

Vivian had been a member of the Pentecostal Church since 1983. She worked...

Virginia Sue Bowers-Ogburn

Virginia Sue Bowers-Ogburn

Mar 10, 2023

Virginia Sue Bowers-Ogburn, age 86, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born May 9, 1936 in Adams, TN to the late Rabon Bowers and Catherine Northington.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, located at 945...

JoAnn Ruth Bickle

JoAnn Ruth Bickle

Mar 10, 2023

JoAnn Ruth Bickle, age 87, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born November 25, 1935 in Hancock, WI to the late Lloyd Brown and Edna Bates. JoAnn was an animal lover who enjoyed watching her birds and squirrels in her spare time. She also enjoyed embroidering and playing cards.

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Tonya Renee Seay

Tonya Renee Seay

Mar 9, 2023

Tonya Renee Seay, age 54, of Antioch, TN passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born February 23, 1969 in Nashville, TN to the late William McClure and Joyce Hesson.

Tonya received her Bachelor's degree from Austin Peay State University in 2005. She also obtained certification to become a Massage Therapist. Tonya was an antique enthusiast who loved...

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. 

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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...

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