Obituaries

Clarksville & Erin, TN Obituaries

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

Larry Ray Ellis

Larry Ray Ellis

Sep 13, 2026

Larry Ray Ellis, Palmyra, won one for the reaper on September 13, 2026.

Mr. Ellis will now need a step ladder to pick turnip greens.

He was the patriarch of the Ellis family.

Larry entered this world to the best parents a person could hope for, the late Carroll R and Imogene P Ellis.

He leaves behind his beloved niece Sonya (Gary) DeSilva; beloved...

Larry Monroe Adkins

Larry Monroe Adkins

Oct 18, 2026

Larry Monroe Adkins, age 84 of Erin, TN, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the hour of service Sunday afternoon.

Larry entered...

Marie Brack Mobley

Marie Brack Mobley

Oct 16, 2026

   Marie Brack Mobley, 96, of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. Born February 4, 1930, Marie devoted her life to her family, faith, and community.

   She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Ray Mobley and her son, Tony Mobley. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Mobley Carter, five grandchildren: Danny Mobley,...

Cecil Dempsey Radford

Cecil Dempsey Radford

Oct 16, 2026

Cecil Dempsey Radford, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Clarksville TN on October 16, 2026.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 12:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Clarksville with Rev. Pat Van Dyke officiating. The Radford family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the hour of the service at the...

Michelle Lockhart

Michelle Lockhart

Oct 15, 2026

Michelle Diane Lockhart, age 55, passed away on October 15, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1970 in Catawba, NC; daughter of the late Keith Todd Lynch and Judy Diane Wyatt.

Michelle enjoyed life, she loved to watch football and listen to music. She found joy in reading, swimming and traveling. Michelle expressed her talent through painting and crocheting.

Left to...

Melinda Bowen

Melinda Bowen

Oct 14, 2026

Melinda Bowen, age 69 of Waverly, TN, passed away October 14, 2026 at Tri-Star Horizon Medical Center of Dickson, TN.

Melinda entered this life on January 7, 1957 in Kokomo, IN, daughter to the late Robert Henry Buttermore and Ingrid Thompsen Buttermore.

Melinda was a special lady and spent over 30 years as a nurse to all the surrounding counties; she loved...

Jennifer Sterling

Jennifer Sterling

Oct 12, 2026

Jennifer Jeanne Sterling, age 66, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was born in Bordeaux, France, on July 28, 1960, and passed away on October 12, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend whose life was defined by her unwavering faith in Christ Jesus, her generous heart, and her deep devotion to family.

Jennifer was the daughter of the late...

Jack Randolph Allen Sr.

Jack Randolph Allen Sr.

Oct 12, 2026

Jack Randolph Allen, Sr., age 74 of Erin, TN, passed away October 12, 2026 at his home.

Jack entered this life on November 3, 1951 in Detroit, MI, son to the late Thomas and Joan Allen.

Jack will be remembered as a very generous and kind man. He always would jump in and help with whatever was needed. He retired a laborer...

Marvin Edward Herald

Marvin Edward Herald

Oct 11, 2026

Marvin Edward Herald, of Clarksville TN, passed away peacefully at Signature Healthcare with his caring family at his side, on October 11, 2026, at the age of 84.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in his honor on Thursday October 15, 2026, at 2:30 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The Herald family will have visitation prior to the service...

Steve Williams

Steve Williams

Oct 11, 2026

John Stephen “Steve” Williams, age 72, passed away at his home in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Born on March 6, 1954, Steve will be remembered with love by those who knew him. His passing brings sorrow to all who shared in his life, and his memory will be cherished. Steve enjoyed time spent in the outdoors, especially fishin’....

Otis Charles Johns II

Otis Charles Johns II

Oct 10, 2026

Otis Charles Johns II, age 50 of Clarksville TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Private services will be held by the family at a later date.

Otis, or “Chucky” as he was affectionately known by his friends, was born on March 19, 1976, in Fort Campbell, KY to the Otis Charles Johns and the late Karen Alderson.

He was known to...

David Alan Dowell

David Alan Dowell

Oct 10, 2026

David Alan Dowell, age 55 of Erin, TN, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Houston County Community Hospital. 

David entered this life on October 21, 1970 in Toledo, OH, son to the late John and Audrey Dowell. 

David leaves behind his brother, Billy Dowell, and cousin, Terry Brooks. 

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.  

Denny Kelton Parker

Denny Kelton Parker

Oct 10, 2026

Denny Kelton Parker, age 71, of Cumberland City, TN, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Reynolds and Bro. Tory Dillard officiating. Burial will follow in Fletcher Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of...

Jennifer Susan Barnes

Jennifer Susan Barnes

Oct 9, 2026

Jennifer Susan Barnes, age 81 of Nashville, TN, passed away October 9, 2026 at Mulberry Health and Rehab Center in Franklin, TN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Tennessee Ridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Dycus officiating. Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Jennifer entered this life on...

Pok Ok Baker

Pok Ok Baker

Oct 9, 2026

Pok Ok Baker, of Clarksville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2026. She was comforted in her final moments with a host of loving family and friends at her side.

Born on December 8, 1947, Mrs. Baker will be remembered as a devoted Army wife to the late David Carl Baker (U.S. Army, Ret), and...

George "Monroe" Odom

George "Monroe" Odom

Oct 8, 2026

George Monroe Odom, age 87 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away October 8, 2026.

Monroe entered this life on October 18, 1938 in Stewart County, TN, son to the late Charlie Monroe Odom and Orlean Armstrong. Monroe retired after a 40-year fruitful career with Southern Gage and was an avid bass fisherman. He was the founder of the Houston County Bass...

Joe Johnson

Joe Johnson

Oct 8, 2026

Joseph Andrew Johnson, 72 of Clarksville, TN passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was a loving father, brother and friend. Joe was born on July 9, 1954; son to the late Frances Johnson.

Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2026 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until...

SSG (Ret) Ozell Spates, Jr.

SSG (Ret) Ozell Spates, Jr.

Oct 7, 2026

SSG (Ret) Ozell Spates, Jr., age 71, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Clarksville. He was born on October 5, 1955, in Bay County, Florida.

Mr. Spates was retired from a distinguished career in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant before retiring from active duty. He served his country with...

Christopher Earl Batson

Christopher Earl Batson

Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Earl Batson, of Clarksville TN, passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 50.

Visitation will be held in his honor from 4-6 PM on Monday October 12, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.

Christopher was born on October 29, 1975, in Clarksville TN to loving parents, Jack C. and Marilyn Batson. He was a proud and dedicated...

Burrel James "Jim" Green

Burrel James "Jim" Green

Oct 6, 2026

Burrel James “Jim” Green, age 78, of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Houston County Community Hospital.

Jim entered this life on March 7, 1948 in Mountainview, Arkansas, son to the late Joseph Green and Else Dean Jenkins. Jim faithfully served his county in the United States Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He was a...