Obituaries

Clarksville & Erin, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Clarksville, Erin, Montgomery and Houston county, TN.

Taylor Nicole Searfass

Taylor Nicole Searfass

Aug 16, 2025

Taylor Nicole Searfass, age 23, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Rye will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Guthrie, KY.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour...

Charles Staton Black

Charles Staton Black

Aug 16, 2025

Charles Staton Black, a beloved figure of the Cunningham community, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 16, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.

Charles Staton entered this life on April 10, 1936, one of four children to the late Houston and Tennie Black. Following his years growing up in Cunningham and graduating from Montgomery Central High School,...

Joseph Bridges II

Joseph Bridges II

Aug 15, 2025

Joseph Hobson Bridges II, born August 24, 1946, in Pineville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, August 15 ,2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Lillian Kathleen (Wear) Bridges, Joseph Hobson Bridges, and sister Donna Bridges.

A proud veteran, Joseph served his country with honor for 23 years in the United States Army, including tours in...

Dorothy Jean Perry

Dorothy Jean Perry

Aug 15, 2025

Dorothy Jean Perry, a beloved figure to her family and community, peacefully passed away at her home on her 77th birthday, August 15, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 15, 1948, in Paris, Tennessee, Dorothy dedicated her life to both her family and her work, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment.

As co-owner of Perry's...

Martha Griffin Knight

Martha Griffin Knight

Aug 14, 2025

Martha Griffin Knight, age 87, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, just two days after her husband, William “Bill” Knight.

Along with her husband, she will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. Dr. Roger Freeman will officiate. Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Judish, David Griffin, Mark Griffin, Joel...

William T. "Bill" Knight

William T. "Bill" Knight

Aug 12, 2025

William T. (Bill) Knight, age 90, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, just two days before his wife, Martha Griffin Knight.

Along with his wife, he will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10 a.m. Dr. Roger Freeman will officiate. Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Judish, David Griffin, Mark Griffin,...

Ret. CW4 Russell VanCamp

Ret. CW4 Russell VanCamp

Aug 12, 2025

Ret. CW4 Russell VanCamp, age 80, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Glen Glen officiating. Burial and Full Military Honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. on...

Michael McKay

Michael McKay

Aug 12, 2025

Michael McKay, a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and a respected member of his community, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Clarksville, Tennessee, at the age of 78. Born on December 29, 1946, in Maine, Michael's life was characterized by his dedication to family, his career, and his service to his country.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Michael...

Tommy Lee Stuard, Sr.

Tommy Lee Stuard, Sr.

Aug 11, 2025

Tommy Lee Stuard, Sr., age 73, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his home.

Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Tommy entered this life on...

Mary Alice Bolon

Mary Alice Bolon

Aug 10, 2025

Mary Alice Bolon, age 95, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

She entered this life on March 12, 1930, in Idaho to the late Joseph and Crystal Cannon McKinnon. She was a Montana housewife, who found great joy in hunting, fishing, and being outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Melvin Bolon; son,...

John Meredith

John Meredith

Aug 9, 2025

Ret. SMSgt John Wayne Meredith, 95 of Ashland City, TN passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

A Graveside service with AirForce Honors will be held at a later date at Bruneau Cemetery, Mountain Home, ID.

John was born on May 24, 1930, in Wynne, AR, son to the late John Edward Meredith and Lona Holt Meredith. In addition to his parents,...

Theodore Sebastian Rooding

Theodore Sebastian Rooding

Aug 8, 2025

Theodore Sebastian Rooding, age 78 of Stewart, TN, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Tennova Healthcare.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating.

Family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service Friday afternoon.

Theodore entered this life...

Oscar Franklin Caggiano

Oscar Franklin Caggiano

Aug 8, 2025

Oscar Franklin Caggiano, age 87 of Dover, TN, passed away August 8, 2025 at his residence.

Frank entered this life on April 22, 1938 in Port Jefferson, NY, son to the late Nicholas and Ellen Long Caggiano. In his youth, Frank attended Hun Prep School, then attended Columbia University where he received a business degree. He faithfully served his country in...

David Lee Johnson

David Lee Johnson

Aug 7, 2025

David Lee Johnson, age 50, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.

David entered this life on October 17, 1974 in Clarksville, TN. He was a cashier at Wal Mart and attended the Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Judith Ann Heaton Johnson.

Survivors...

Tracy Lynn Soule

Tracy Lynn Soule

Aug 6, 2025

Tracy Lynn Soule, 51 of Dover, TN passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

She was born on July 20, 1974, in Trenton, MI., daughter of Robert and Sharon Soule.

Tracy was predeceased by her mother, Sharon Soule.

In addition to her father, left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Victoria Soule and Nathan...

Thomas O'Hara Presler

Thomas O'Hara Presler

Aug 5, 2025

Thomas O’Hara Presler, age 77, of Clarksville, TN died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

He was born in Princeton, KY to the late John and Dorothy Presler on July 22, 1948. As a young man he was an avid outdoorsman and could often be found fly fishing, deer hunting, or practicing for his next archery competition. Tom was...

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith

Aug 5, 2025

Barbara Ann Smith, age 68 of Stewart, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Bush Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and...

Wilbur Carr

Wilbur Carr

Aug 4, 2025

Wilbur Gene Carr departed this life peacefully on August 4, 2025 at the age of 77 at Signature Healthcare of Erin.

Wilbur was born on September 16, 1947 in Erin, TN, son to the late Beatrice Carr and Watson Thomas Sr.

Wilbur accepted Christ at an early age at Steels Chapel CME Church, Erin, TN. He attended churches in both Houston County...

Larry Etheridge

Larry Etheridge

Aug 4, 2025

Larry Dale Etheridge, age 75 of Stewart, TN, and formerly of Troy, TN, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 at Crossroads Cemetery with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating.

Larry entered this life on December 1, 1949 in Troy, TN, son to the late Wiley Rusten and...

Fulton Rye

Fulton Rye

Aug 4, 2025

Joseph Fulton Rye, age 82 of Cumberland City, TN died Monday, August 4, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born August 15, 1942 to the late Emery “Peewee” Rye and Odell Rye. In addition to his parents, Fulton is also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Batson Rye.

Fulton attended Montgomery Central High School where...