Obituaries

Clarksville & Erin, TN Obituaries

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

Jo Ann Forest-Green

Jo Ann Forest-Green

Aug 2, 2025

Jo Ann Forest-Green, age 88, of Woodlawn, TN passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Woodlawn Community Church of the Nazarene.

The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the hour of service at the church.

She will be laid to rest at...

Joseph W. Kindle

Joseph W. Kindle

Sep 3, 2025

Joseph Wilhelm Kindle, age 61, of Woodlawn, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

Interment and Military Honors will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. and again...

Luther Smith

Luther Smith

Sep 2, 2025



Luther Smith, age 54, of Clarksville, Tn, passed on September 2, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on September 27, 2025 180 Church, 3400 Trenton Rd, Clarksville, Tn at 1:00 pm.

He was born to Roscoe Ellis and Janie Mae Smith in Lexington Mississippi on May 6, 1971.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...

Richard I. Watrous

Richard I. Watrous

Sep 1, 2025

SSG (Ret) Richard I. Watrous, a steadfast servant to his country and loving family man, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born on May 20, 1933, in Buffalo, New York, to Ira Clare Watrous and Louise Shoemaker Watrous, who preceded him in death.

Richard dedicated a remarkable career to...

David Richard Farris, Sr.

David Richard Farris, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

David Richard Farris, Sr., age 87, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

David entered this life on November 12, 1937 in Fennimore, Wisconsin to the late Kyle and Genevieve Brainard Farris. He was a retired Vice President and Plant Manager of Trane. David was also a former President...

Timmy Fain

Timmy Fain

Aug 30, 2025

Jefferson Timothy Fain, age 63, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was lovingly known to many as “Timmy”.

He entered this life on October 10, 1961, in Clarksville, TN to the late Thomas Jefferson Fain, Jr. and Rebecca McGee Fain. He was a talented laborer and construction worker. Timmy was a member of Grays Chapel Church...

Frank Lewis Pine

Frank Lewis Pine

Aug 30, 2025

Frank Lewis Pine, age 90, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

He will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Riverview Cemetery.

Frank entered this life on July 4, 1935, in Martinez, California to the late John Frank Pine and Anna Lewis Pine. He was retired from The United States Army and...

Mary Jane Clark

Mary Jane Clark

Aug 29, 2025

Mary Jane Clark, age 89, of Erin, TN, passed away August 29, 2025 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Hagler Cemetery with Bro. Stewart Salyer officiating.

Mary entered this life on October 17, 1935 in Whitesburg, KY, daughter to the late Arthur and Maxeline Sturgill. After moving to Tennessee, Mary...

Christine Ellen Layman

Christine Ellen Layman

Aug 28, 2025

Christine Ellen Smith Layman, born to Wendal Lennox Smith and Olive Margaret Quimby, on December 30, 1940, in Pownal, Vermont.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Frank J. Layman Jr. and her son Thomas Lenox Layman.

On April 5, 2014, Christine married her surviving husband, Floyd Russell Cooper. She was married in her home by their adoptive tribe The...

Imogene Adams Rye

Imogene Adams Rye

Aug 27, 2025

Imogene Adams Rye, 93, of Clarksville, Tennessee, died August 27, 2025, at Fieldstone Place senior living community in Clarksville. She was born April 1, 1932, in Houston County, Erin, Tennessee. She was the youngest of six children born to Arthur Emery and Lola (Breeden) Adams.

Imogene was educated at Yellow Creek School and Erin High School, graduating in 1950. She attended...

Leo Charles Brewer

Leo Charles Brewer

Aug 26, 2025

Leo Brewer, age 69, of Cumberland Furnace, TN passed away on Tuesday, August 26 ,2025.

Leo will be laid to rest next to his wife at Marion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Leo entered this life on February 2, 1956 in Prattsburg, NY to the late Leo and Irene Brewer. He was a Veteran of The United States Army and a member of...

Patty Jean Thomas Foster

Patty Jean Thomas Foster

Aug 25, 2025

Patty Jean Thomas Foster, age 68, passed away Monday evening, August 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 11, 1957, in Montgomery County, to Fred and Sarah Jean Thomas.

Patty is preceded in death by her husband, David Wayne Foster, her father, Fred Thomas, her maternal grandparents, Jake and Becky McWhorter, and her paternal grandparents, Lela and C.T....

John Gibson

John Gibson

Aug 25, 2025

John Gibson, age 79, of Vanleer, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Just like he wanted.

Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. James Green, Bro. David Mackens, and Bro. Ty Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Mathis Cemetery.

The family...

Margot Highfill

Margot Highfill

Aug 25, 2025

Margot Margarita Highfill, age 91, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Margot was born August 18, 1934 in Karlsruhe, Germany to the late Jakob and Paula Lieb Kilian.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Highfill, and brother, Herman Kilian.

Margot is survived by her loving daughter, Linda Diane Highfill, and her...

Carol Lynn Coleman

Carol Lynn Coleman

Aug 24, 2025

Carol Lynn Coleman, age 70, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. Born on June 1, 1955, in Montgomery County, Carol was a cherished member of her family and community, known for her loving, kind, and warm spirit.

Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m., September 2, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Pastor Billy...

Karen Ann Surber

Karen Ann Surber

Aug 20, 2025

Karen Ann Surber, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 78. Born on August 4, 1947, Karen dedicated much of her life to serving others, especially during her remarkable 35-year career with American Airlines as a flight attendant, where she brought smiles and comfort to countless passengers...

SSG Nathan Perez

SSG Nathan Perez

Aug 17, 2025

SSG Nathan Perez, a beloved son, dedicated soldier, and adventurous spirit, passed away on August 17, 2025, at the young age of 26. Born on May 4, 1999, Nathan displayed an exuberance for life that touched everyone who knew him.

Memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 9 am to 11am at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

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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...