Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

William Doyle Russell

William Doyle Russell

Aug 8, 2018

William Doyle Russell age 87 of Louisville, KY, formerly of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday August 8, 2018 at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born June 29, 1931 in Hollis, OK the son of the late C.W. Russell and Narvis Nelms Russell. Doyle served his country in the U.S. Army for over 20 years ....

Stetson Levi Edmond

Stetson Levi Edmond

Aug 8, 2018

Stetson Levi Edmond age 17 of Clarksville, passed away at his residence on August 8, 2018. He was born August 27, 2000 in Clarksville, the son of Richard Edmond II and Carol Chapman. Stetson is a graduate of West Creek High School. He enjoyed Skateboarding, video games and being with friends and family. Survivors include his parents, his grandfather Richard...

Archie Neal Ford

Archie Neal Ford

Aug 5, 2018

Archie Neal Ford age 84 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday August 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1934 in Clarksville. He is the son of the late Archie Lee Ford and Emma Bell Clinard. Archie had worked for many years in Chicago. He was a union lineman and was proud of his work on the...

Martha "Marty" Tompkins

Martha "Marty" Tompkins

Aug 1, 2018

Martha "Marty" Frost Tompkins, age 71, of Clarksville passed away at Tri Star Skyline Medical Center on August 1, 2018. Mrs. Tompkins was born on January 1, 1947 in Clarksville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank V. Frost, Maggie Jewel Black Frost, and Earlene Frost Meade. She was also preceded in death by her husband Colonel...

Warren Doyle Evans

Warren Doyle Evans

Jul 29, 2018

Warren Doyle Evans age 86 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday July 29, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville. He was born August 17, 1931 in Richland County, Arkansas, the son of the late Hubert Doyle Evans and Thelma Lawson Evans. Warren served in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War from 1951-1953 where he received the...

William G. Lord

William G. Lord

Jul 27, 2018

William G. Lord age 77 of Clarksville, passed away at his residence on Friday July 27, 2018. He was born June 24, 1941 in Plattsburgh, NY, the son of the late Robert Ernest Lord and Ida Ladd Lord. William served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following his time in the military he worked for many years as an...

Michael Rose Sr.

Michael Rose Sr.

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Michael Rose Sr. of Clarksville, TN passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Rose was born in Germantown, PA on December 13, 1941 to Mary Goodman Rose and the late Arthur Rose. Mr. Rose served honorably with the United States Merchant Marines. Along with his companion Sue Jeannette, he is survived by sons; Michael Rose Jr.,...

Marjorie Jeanette Mayo

Marjorie Jeanette Mayo

Jul 25, 2018

Marjorie Jeanette Mayo age 73 of Clarksville, passed away at her residence on Wednesday July 25, 2018. She was born January 12, 1945 in Nashville, the daughter of the late Luther Martin Mullins and Marjorie Belle Mullins. Marjorie had been the owner and operator of a dog grooming and boarding business in Dickson, TN. She was an animal lover and...

James Thornton Fowler Sr.

James Thornton Fowler Sr.

Jul 24, 2018

James Thornton Fowler Sr. age 87, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was under the care of AseraCare Hospice of Clarksville. The informal celebration of his life will be at Salem United Methodist Church 2269 Seven Mile Ferry Road, Clarksville, TN on Friday July 27, 2018 at 11:00...

Rex Foster Needham

Rex Foster Needham

Jul 24, 2018

Rex Foster Needham age 79 of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday July 24, 2018 at his residence in Oak Grove, KY. He was born October 20, 1938 in Pilot Mountain, NC, the son of the late Fraudie Needham and Beuna Cox Needham. Rex had worked in manufacturing in the textile industry. He was devoted to...

Edith Dorene Williams

Edith Dorene Williams

Jul 23, 2018

Edith Dorene Williams age 61 of Clarksville, passed away on Monday July 23, 2018 at St. Thomas Hospital-Midtown in Nashville. She was born April 17, 1957 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of the late Guy Russell Davis and Columbia Butcher Davis. Dorene served her country in the U.S. Army for 8 years. She was among the last to serve...

Harvey LeRoy Haxton

Harvey LeRoy Haxton

Jul 21, 2018

Harvey LeRoy Haxton age 79 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday July 21, 2018 at Ahava Healthcare in Clarksville. He was born May 10, 1939 in Milford, IL the son of the late LeRoy Haxton and Lillian Kincade Haxton Buhrmester. Harvey served his country in the U.S. Army for 6 years during Vietnam. He was awarded several citations including the...

Phyllis L. Finchum

Phyllis L. Finchum

Jul 21, 2018

Phyllis L. Finchum age 57 of Cottontown, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 21, 2018. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 21, 1961. She had been employed with the Sumner County School System as an elementary school nutrition manager. She is survived by her husband Terry Finchum, her mother Shirley Pulley Wheatley,...

George G Rhodes

George G Rhodes

Jul 21, 2018

George G. Rhodes age 88 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday July 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 6, 1929 in Piedmont, Alabama, the son of the late James Rhodes and Eldis Hart Remington. George served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He served over 20 years and was active during the Vietnam War. Following his...

Ruth A. Gant

Ruth A. Gant

Jul 21, 2018

Ruth A. Gant age 59 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday July 21, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 5, 1959 in Indian Mound, TN. Ruth was devoted to her family and was known to be kindhearted. She had waged a courageous battle for her health for many years. She enjoyed family activities, shopping and...

Darrin Davis

Darrin Davis

Jul 20, 2018

Darrin Davis age 48 has completed his journey here on earth. Now he joins among the stars of souls forever. Darrin was an amazing loving husband and father. His absence will leave a large void in all of our hearts. Darrin was a comic book enthusiast. He had a wonderful spirit that allowed him to never meet a stranger. He...

George Edward Dooley

George Edward Dooley

Jul 19, 2018

George Edward Dooley age 77 of Adams, TN, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 in Clarksville, TN. He was born January 10, 1941 in Chicago, IL. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years. He served two tours in Vietnam in the Special Forces. He was a paratrooper. He received numerous citations including the Bronze...

Christopher A. Roberts

Christopher A. Roberts

Jul 19, 2018

Christopher A. Roberts age 36 of Clarksville, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. He was born September 27, 1981 in Miami, FL the son of Michael Burns and Lula Mae Roberts Harris. Christopher had earned a MA degree in Pastoral Counseling. He was an Elder with the Greater Comission Church. He had...

Murray C. Johnson Sr.

Murray C. Johnson Sr.

Jul 19, 2018

Murray C. Johnson Sr. age 79 of Gallatin, TN, passed away on Thursday July 19, 2018 at the Palmyra Nursing Home in Palmyra, TN. He was born November 26, 1938 in Dickson, TN, the son of the late John M. Johnson and Clara Carl Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Murray worked in the...

Jack Edward Bowers

Jack Edward Bowers

Jul 17, 2018

Jack Edward Bowers age 76 of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1941 in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late Frank Bowers and Margie Dukes Bowers. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He served in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star and the Silver...