Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Barney Lee Reed

Barney Lee Reed

May 12, 2024

Barney Lee Reed, age 65, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born July 2, 1958 in IL to the late Ronald Reed and Perna Lowe Reed. Survivors include his children, Autumn (Claudio Molina) Reed, and Nathan Reed; grandchild, Claudio Molina; brother, Lonnie (Elizabeth) Reed, and 1 niece,...

Christopher Michael Martin Maleski

Christopher Michael Martin Maleski

May 9, 2024

Christopher 'Buu' Maleski was born in Jesup, GA on October 20, 1988 and left his earthly body on May 9, 2024 to be with our Creator. He was a charitable and warm-hearted son, brother, cousin, and friend who loved his family fiercely. Christopher is survived by his mother, Carol Maleski; father, Michael Maleski (who affectionately referred to him as "My Goku"),...

Mercedes Adele Kelcourse

Mercedes Adele Kelcourse

May 7, 2024

Merced "Mercedes" Adele Kelcourse, age 95, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Spring Meadows Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1928 in Frazee, MN to the late Roy Harvey and Alma Bishop. 

Mercedes was free spirited, enjoyed playing her piano, and loved her many feline friends throughout life. Mercedes spent...

1SG Robert Cameron Smith III (Ret.)

1SG Robert Cameron Smith III (Ret.)

May 7, 2024

Robert C. Smith III, 83, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born October 29, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. Robert (Bob) was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He served in the US Army for 30 years. He was stationed in Mannheim, Germany, Korea, and finished his military career at Ft. Campbell,...

Mary Agnes Roache

Mary Agnes Roache

May 2, 2024

Mary A. Roache, age 95, of Clarksville, TN departed from her earthly life on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 8, 1928 in Clarksville, TN to the late Rufus and Cora Majors.Mary was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was educated and raised in the Montgomery County School...

Robert Joseph Briggs Jr

Robert Joseph Briggs Jr

Apr 27, 2024

Robert "Rob" Joseph Briggs Jr., age 55, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home. He was born April 5, 1969 in West Branch, MI to the late Robert J. Briggs Sr. and Carol Ann Dimond.Robert owned and operated "All Decked Out" and was awarded Best Deck Builder in Clarksville, TN. He also worked for...

Margie Ruth Flake

Margie Ruth Flake

Apr 26, 2024

Margie Ruth Flake, age 77, of Trenton, KY passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Please visit Margie's guestbook to share a memory. Final arrangements are entrusted to Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 335 Franklin St. Clarksville, TN 37040; phone: 931-919-2600. Online condolences may be made by visiting gatewayfh.com.

Juanita Lucille Garrett

Juanita Lucille Garrett

Apr 8, 2024

Juanita Lucille Garrett, age 71, of Antioch, TN transitioned from this life on Monday, April 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1952 in Ft. Campbell, KY to the late Louis and Pauline Hildreth. She was the oldest of her 6 siblings.  Juanita attended Cobb Elementary School and graduated as part of the class...

MSG Harold Francis Stewart, Jr (Ret.)

MSG Harold Francis Stewart, Jr (Ret.)

Apr 8, 2024

Harold F. Stewart, loving Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on April 8th, 2024 at Tennova Hospital after a brave fight with Lymphoma.

Harold was born on January 30, 1948, to Harold and Robbie (Crowe) Stewart. He was the oldest of 6 siblings; brothers: Orville Stewart (Bobby), Garry Stewart (Kathrine), Rick Stewart (Marylin), Dennis Stewart (Charlene), and one sister, Sharon Nachman.

Harold...

Donna Lee Rolwes

Donna Lee Rolwes

Apr 5, 2024

Donna Lee Rolwes, age 62, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born on June 22, 1961 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO to Elfriede Becker and Antone Rolwes.In her spare time, she liked to relax outdoors soaking up the sun, painting, attending concerts, and playing trivia with friends. Survivors include her daughter, Savannah...

MSG Bobby Redden Bland, (Ret.)

MSG Bobby Redden Bland, (Ret.)

Apr 3, 2024

Bobby Redden Bland, age 73, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home. He was born September 27, 1950 in Greenville, NC to the late Joseph Bland and Shirley Jean Moore.Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army for 22 years and 10 months before retiring. Aside from working, he had many hobbies...

Elmer "Moe" Maurice Keatts

Elmer "Moe" Maurice Keatts

Apr 3, 2024

Elmer “Moe” Maurice Keatts, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born in Clarksville, TN to the late Anna Milliken and Jim Keatts on February 16, 1954.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jessica and Jennifer Keatts; proud papaw to 6 grandchildren; and his hound dog, Doobie.

Along with his parents, Moe is preceded in death...

Elizabeth Mary Watson

Elizabeth Mary Watson

Apr 1, 2024

Elizabeth Mary Watson, age 92, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at her home. She was born November 5, 1931 in St. Anthony, MO to the late Henry Engelmeyer and Catherine Holtmeyer. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoyed simply being out in nature. She loved gardening, fishing, and camping. On August 31, 1948 Elizabeth married the late...

Ruby Joyce Boyd

Ruby Joyce Boyd

Mar 26, 2024

Joyce, "Granny B", was born on September 22, 1937, to Henry Lurton Durham and Lillie Katherine Durham of McEwen, TN. She grew up on Hurricane Creek Rd and was one of 9 children.Joyce worked various jobs throughout her life including ACME Boot for 6 years where she met Jimmy Robert Boyd "Pepaw". Joyce and Jim were married for 45 years....

Betty Free Nolen

Betty Free Nolen

Mar 19, 2024

Betty Free Nolen, age 86, of Clarksville , TN, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, TN.

Betty was born on September 8, 1937 to the late Leslie Free and Alma Baker Free.

Betty graduated from Clarksville High School in 1955 and retired from Kroger after 32 years as a deli manager. Betty was loved by everyone that...

Hattie Lee Moore

Hattie Lee Moore

Mar 17, 2024

Hattie Lee Moore, age 90, of Southside, TN transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home. She was born May 22, 1933 in Montgomery County, TN to the late Rushin Baynham and Lillie Trice Baynham. Hattie graduated from Historical Burt High School. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life and was a...

Bettie Louise Conley

Bettie Louise Conley

Mar 11, 2024

Bettie Louise Conley, age 83 of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.  She was born December 31, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to the late Austin Smith Sr and Erma Smith. 

She was the proud wife of Dr. John Conley, Neurosurgeon.  She loved traveling, sunbathing on the beautiful Southern California Beaches, reading her gossip magazines, and playing the...

Alberta Rogers

Alberta Rogers

Mar 7, 2024

Alberta Rogers, born January 12, 1935, in Clarksville, Tennessee was the daughter of the late Sallie B. Bourne and Lawrence Powers.  

She received her early education from Cobb Elementary School and graduated from Historic Burt High School. She later attended Cosmetology School where she received her Beautician License. She retired as an Army Air Force Exchange Food Service Manager, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.  

Alberta...

John Lynn Byrd

John Lynn Byrd

Mar 6, 2024

John Lynn Byrd, age 67, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1957 in Clarksville, TN to the late L.G. Byrd and Frances Smith.John was immensely proud of what he had accomplished during his life. He worked tirelessly and he reached all of the milestones needed to...

Larry Thomas Perez

Larry Thomas Perez

Mar 1, 2024

Larry Thomas Perez, age 63, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Tennova Healthcare. He was born on April 15, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Gloria Vandyke and Madaleno Perez.Larry loved fishing, camping, and doing lawn work. He was also very proud of his Indian heritage. Survivors include his wife, Connie Perez; children; Larry Perez II, Angela...

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