Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Diana Jane Leudenburg

Diana Jane Leudenburg

Oct 8, 2025

Diana Jane Leudenburg, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 10, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana to William Henry Smith and Margarette Louise Harris, Diana was a caretaker for Center Stone and a member of Memorial Baptist Church.

To those who knew her, she was not...

Lee Wilson Eastridge

Lee Wilson Eastridge

Oct 5, 2025

Lee Wilson Eastridge, age 86 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away at his home on October 5, 2025. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Lee Wilson Eastridge, Sr and Katherine Elizabeth Merritt.

Lee served in the United States Army for over 20 years serving in Korea and Germany and was a heavily decorated soldier with numerous medals, badges,...

Gradie Sue Griffin

Gradie Sue Griffin

Oct 3, 2025

Gradie Sue Griffin was born in Erin, TN on February 21, 1930, to the late Grady Griffin and Nolia Coleman Griffin, and passed peacefully Friday, October 3, 2025, at Dogwood Bend Senior Living, where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was an avid member of the Madison Street United Methodist Church in Clarksville, TN and...

Linda Marie Sund

Linda Marie Sund

Sep 26, 2025

Linda Marie Sund, born on August 5, 1963, in East Prairie, Missouri, passed away at her home on September 26, 2025.

She was the daughter of William Bane and Cecilia Logan Bane, who preceded her in death. Linda was a mother to her four sons, Cecil Becker, Paul Wayne Becker, Paul Anthony Bane (Amy), and Daniel Bane, as well as her...

James Homer Boring

James Homer Boring

Sep 22, 2025

James Homer Boring age 75 of Cumberland City, Tennessee passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Jim was a member of Scotts Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army and took great pride in his membership with the Patriot Guard Riders. Jim enjoyed going fishing, boating and hunting.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas...

Shirley C. Hughes

Shirley C. Hughes

Sep 10, 2025

Shirley Christine Hughes

September 10, 2025

Shirley C. Hughes, age 66, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born on December 21,1958 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Amalie Stagmann and Dewey Conrad. Survivors include her children: Chris VanDyke, Emily VanDyke, Carissa Mills and 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Siblings include: Leon Conrad,...

Jason Paul Lorigan

Jason Paul Lorigan

Sep 9, 2025

Jason Lorigan, 58, of Clarksville, passed away in the early morning of September 9, 2025, due to complications from an obstructive lung disease — a bitter twist of fate for a man whose voice was his most enduring instrument.

Jason was many things: a husband, a brother, a father, and a man with a talent for conversation. He had a sharp...

Linda Sue Kelsey

Linda Sue Kelsey

Sep 5, 2025

Linda Barton Kelsey, age 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 4, 2025.

Linda was preceded in death by devoted husband, Terry R. Merchant, of 42 years. Son Randy Merchant and brother Dick Barton.

Survivors include husband Ernest Kelsey, Sons Timothy Merchant of Russellville, KY and Travis Merchant (Lauren) of Ashland City, TN, Daughter...

Barbara Jean Blevins

Barbara Jean Blevins

Sep 3, 2025

Barbara Jean Blevins, age 84 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Martha Sue Scoggins

Martha Sue Scoggins

Aug 31, 2025

Martha Sue Scoggins, age 75 of Clarksville, Tennessee,passed away Sunday August 31, 2025. Martha enjoyed gardening, quilting and candle making. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Waymond Durwood and Edna Mae Stidham Hasley; sister, Vickie Lee Austin.

Martha is survived by her husband of 43 years, H. Keith Scoggins; sons,...

Hannelore Janie Rupe

Hannelore Janie Rupe

Aug 12, 2025

Hannelore “Janie” Rupe, age 82, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Rupe.

Janie is survived by her children: Daniela Hutt; Travis Rupe and his wife, Amber; and Kevin Rupe and his wife, Kayce. She is also lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren: Tehya Rupe, Arianna Rupe, Julia Hutt,...

David Reeves Wells

David Reeves Wells

Aug 9, 2025

David Reeves Wells age 74 of Cedar Hill, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. 

Patricia Ruth Burger

Patricia Ruth Burger

Aug 7, 2025

Patricia Ruth Burger, age 81 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025. Patty was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked for Snell and Wilmer Law Firm at Valley Bank Center in Phoenix for 12 years. When She moved to Tennessee, she worked as a door greeter for Sam’s Club until her retirement in 2006. Patty enjoyed...

Neva Kathryn Vaughan

Neva Kathryn Vaughan

Jul 10, 2025

Neva Kathryn Vaughan, age 80, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Neva was a native Clarksvillian born June 21, 1945 to the late Oscar T. and Molly Viola Cherry Vaughan. She was a cherished Mom & Grammy and was known for her sweet disposition and radiant smile....

Victor Manuel Rodriguez, Jr

Victor Manuel Rodriguez, Jr

Jul 9, 2025

Victor Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. age 68 of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  

Domingo David

Domingo David

Jul 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Domingo David

1965 – 2025

Domingo David, age 60, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Born in the Philippines, Domingo lived a life marked by humility, quiet strength, and deep love for his family. He was a hardworking man who found joy in the simple things — a fresh cup of coffee in the...

Shigeko Higa Fahrig

Shigeko Higa Fahrig

Jun 30, 2025

Shigeko Higa Fahrig age 93 of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at Tennessee State Veterans Home. Shigeko enjoyed sewing and loved dogs and children. She retired after 32 years from Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, TN.

Shigeko was preceded in death by her husband, David Fahrig; son, Daniel Fahrig.

Shigeko is survived by her granddaughter, Lauren Stewart of New York;...

Jackie Ray Holder

Jackie Ray Holder

Jun 26, 2025

Jackie Ray HolderAge 68, of Cunningham, Tennessee, born December 19, 1956, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.Known affectionately as J.R. by those close to him, he was a talented musician and entertainer, playing guitar, saxophone, and many other instruments. He had a deep love for music, singing, and dancing the Two Step. Passionate about history—particularly the Civil War—as well...

Timothy Wayne Heatherly

Timothy Wayne Heatherly

Jun 19, 2025

Timothy Wayne Heatherly age 49 of Adairsville, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Rita F. Cote

Rita F. Cote

Jun 11, 2025

Rita F. Cote age 90 of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Rita loved to play bingo, the thrill of gambling with her scratch off and lottery tickets. During her younger years, she was a part of a French Club. Her family best described her as strong willed, feisty, loving mother and grandmother.

Rita was preceded in death by her...