Obituaries

Obituaries for the Clarksville and surrounding areas

Mark Ingraham

Mark Ingraham

Dec 1, 2016

Mark Roger Ingraham age 50 of Clarksville, formerly of Endicott, NY, passed away on Thursday December 1, 2016 in Clarksville. He was born October 2, 1966 in Endicott, NY the son of Roberta Horton Ingraham of Endicott and the late Roger Leon Ingraham. He had been a business owner in New York and since coming to Clarksville he was self...

Joseph Evans DeCanto

Joseph Evans DeCanto

Nov 29, 2016

Joseph Evans DeCanto, age 24 of Naperville, IL found peace on Tuesday, November 29th, 2016. He was born on June 19th, 1992 in Nashville, TN to Deborah Griffey DeCanto and the late Joseph Francis DeCanto. Evans graduated from UIC- Chicago with a business and marketing degree. He enjoyed golfing, lawn care, numerous outdoor activities, and was skilled in repair of...

Pamela Payne

Pamela Payne

Nov 25, 2016

Pamela Ann Payne age 52 of Clarksville, passed away at her home on Friday November 25, 2016. She was born June 28, 1964 in Springfield, TN the daughter of David Beardsley of Arizona and the late Josephine Stuard Beardsley. Pamela was a giving person who was dedicated to helping others. She was a devoted Mother, Sister and Grandmother. She is...

Gerald C. "Jerry" Custer

Gerald C. "Jerry" Custer

Nov 23, 2016

SFC Retired Gerald (Jerry) C. Custer Sr., 82, of Clarksville, TN, entered into eternal peace November 23, 2016 surrounded by his family at Tennova Hospital. He was born March 10, 1934, Tulls Hill, Napier Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952 during which he went to Japan, Korea (twice), Cu Chi Vietnam, Germany and was stationed...

John Byron Reeves

John Byron Reeves

Nov 19, 2016

Major John Byron Reeves (Ret.) age 76, of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2016 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1940 in Cook County, IL, the son of the late Edward O. Reeves and Joan Lipka Reeves.John proudly served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1981 with the rank...

Helen Renea "Sista Head" Alfano

Helen Renea "Sista Head" Alfano

Nov 14, 2016

Helen Renea "Sista Head" Alfano, age 53, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at her residence in Clarksville. She was born on February 5th, 1963 in Clarksville to the late Elizabeth Jean Trice. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Gadson and 3 brothers Robert Gadson, Chuck Trice, and Cleveland Trice.She...

Anthony D. "Tony" Seay

Anthony D. "Tony" Seay

Nov 14, 2016

Anthony D. "Tony" Seay, age 48 passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born on November 29th, 1967 in Clarksville to Edward Seay and the late Tennie Byrad Seay. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by a grandchild, McKenzie Seay and his grandmother, Mary Francis Seay.He...

Bobby Long

Bobby Long

Nov 14, 2016

Bobby F. Long age 84 of Clarksville, passed away at his residence on Monday November 14, 2016. He was born May 30, 1932 in Crisfield, MD, the son of the late Clarence F. Long and Aldeen M Wharton Long. Bobby served his country in the Army from 1953 through 1955. He served during the Korean War and spent time in...

Paula K. Phillips

Paula K. Phillips

Nov 8, 2016

Paula K. Phillips age 41 of Clarksville, passed away at her residence on Tuesday November 8, 2016. She was born January 16, 1975 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Ronnie Phillips and Marlene K. Lambert Phillips of Clarksville. Paula is a graduate of University of Tennessee Martin with a degree in history and a graduate of Dyersburg State Community...

Reyna Isabel Arias

Reyna Isabel Arias

Nov 6, 2016

Reyna Isabel Arias, age 39 of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday November 6th, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare. She was born November 17, 1976 in Alto Seco, Honduras, the daughter of the late Etelvina Trejo and Romulo Arias of Honduras. She has been employed at Dos Margueritas.In addition to her father, Reyna is survived by two sons Melvin Acosta and Nelson...

David Paul Keeton

David Paul Keeton

Nov 6, 2016

David Paul Keeton of Clarksville, TN passed away at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. David is survived by his wife, Rita, their three children, Joseph, Douglas, and Carolyn; sister-in law, Elizabeth Keeton, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Paul Keeton, and his brother, Dan...

Arthur Burkes

Arthur Burkes

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. Arthur Burkes age 84 of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at his home in Clarksville. He was born February 10th, 1932 in Laurel, MS, born the late Ellis and Effie Burkes.Arthur was a veteran and a loving husband, father and grandfather.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy C. Burkes of Clarksville; sons, Theodore Burkes of...

Teresa Castelli Leik

Teresa Castelli Leik

Oct 30, 2016

Teresa Castelli Leik, age 47 passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2016 at St.Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. She was born on July 4th, 1969 in Temple, TX to Joseph and Artie Spiers Castelli. She served her country in the United States Navy and was employed as a CNA for a hospice facility. She was patient, kind, and had a...

Vic Hayden Jones

Vic Hayden Jones

Oct 19, 2016

Vic Hayden Jones died at his home on October 19, 2016 at the age of 14 months. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Vicki Jones. He is survived by his parents Ashley Jones and Robert Dowlen, as well as other loving family members. Funeral arrangements have been made at Gateway Funeral Home for Tuesday October 25 th from...

Dotson Jerry Newberry

Dotson Jerry Newberry

Oct 14, 2016

Dotson Jerry NewberryThe stars in Heaven shine brighter as Jerry Newberry joined family and friends in the great afterlife.Jerry was born October 22, 1955 in Decatur, IL and died October 14, 2016.He was preceded in death by his Parents - B.G. and Becky Newberry, Grandparents - Paul and Lois Johnston; Cassius and Tona NewberryJerry is survived by his sister, Margery...

Lillian L. Grenier

Lillian L. Grenier

Oct 11, 2016

Lillian L. Grenier age 83, passed away on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center in Clarksville. She was born September 15, 1933 in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Wilfred Bernard and Yvonne Gouin Bernard. Lillian was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. She is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She...

Bobby Lee Holmes

Bobby Lee Holmes

Oct 6, 2016

Bobby Lee Holmes age 61 of Clarksville passed away on Thursday October 6, 2016 at Spring Meadows Healthcare Center in Clarksville. He was born May 14, 1955 in Clarksville, the son of the late Jesse Marshall and Margie Wilson Holmes. Bobby worked for many years as a Car Detailer. He is survived by his son Bobby L. Holmes Jr. of...

Frank Vernon Haire Jr.

Frank Vernon Haire Jr.

Oct 4, 2016

Frank Vernon Haire Jr. age 88 of Clarksville, passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at the Veteran Administration Hospital in Nashville. Gateway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 9:15 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. Graveside services will follow at 11:00 A.M. in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with military...

Allen F. Downs

Allen F. Downs

Oct 3, 2016

Allen F. Downs age 48 a lifelong Clarksville resident, passed away on Monday October 3, 2016 at Tennova Healthcare following a sudden illness. He was born April 26, 1968 in Clarksville, the son of the late Alfred Frank Downs and Sarah Coppedge Downs of Clarksville. Allen is a graduate of Northeast High School and recently graduated from Austin Peay State...

Matthew S. Emerson

Matthew S. Emerson

Sep 29, 2016

Colonel Matthew Schuch Emerson (Ret) age 82 of Clarksville passed away at his residence on Thursday Sept 29, 2016. He was born April 10, 1934 in Angola, IN the son of the late Douglas and Mary Schuch Emerson. Col. Emerson received his MA degree in Geology from the University of Tennessee. He worked several years as a geologist until returning...

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