Obituaries

Oct 8, 2025

Willie Mae (Brooks) Cook, age 82, of Clarksville, Tennessee was born January 23, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee. After enduring medical complications, Willie Mae passed peacefully at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee on October 8, 2025.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at her family church, Little John Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Following her marriage to...

Oct 7, 2025

Arrangements and Obituary Forthcoming.

Oct 3, 2025

Our beloved Willie E. Jenkins was born on November 22, 1936 in Erin, Tennessee. On Friday, October 3, 2025, she closed her eyes here on earth and opened them in the presence of The Lord. We are thankful that she is at eternal rest and basking in the light of her Savior.

“Billie” as she affectionately called by family and friends,...

Sep 23, 2025

Private Burial was held Monday, September 29, 2025, at Locust Ridge Cemetery in Cottage Grove, Tn.

Sep 21, 2025

Carol E. Shanklin Turney, 76 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Carol’s life began on September 8, 1949, in Clarksville, TN, daughter of the late Samuel C. Collins, Sr. and Barbara M. Shanklin.

Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ray Gilmore Jr., sisters, Sarah Hurst, Patricia Collins...

Sep 15, 2025

Remona Conyers was born November 18, 1963 in Erin, Tennessee to the union of Buster Conyers, Jr., and Joan Slayden Conyers. She departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Tennova Medical Center in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was educated in the Houston County Schools. She was employed by TVA for many years and was a longtime member of Little...

Sep 6, 2025

Tina Morrow, a beloved member of her community, passed away on September 6, 2025, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was born on September 12, 1965, in Russell, where she spent her formative years and undoubtedly laid the foundation for the remarkable life she would lead.

Tina was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering kindness, qualities that...

Sep 4, 2025

William Earl McElrath was born on May 14, 1937, in Morris Chapel, Tennessee, to the union of Rellie Hardin and Willie Mae Burge. He departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Educated at Dunbar High School in Savannah, Tn., William was a dedicated member of Saint Paul AME Church. On November 12,...

Aug 26, 2025

Katherine was born September 26, 1931, in Tiptonville, Tn to the late Lum Ellison and Betty Mae Johnson Ellison. Katherine transitioned from this life on August 26, 2025.

She accepted Christ at an early age and remained faithful her entire life and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Paris, Tennessee.

Katherine attended public school and graduated from Central High School...

Aug 12, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

Aug 10, 2025

Angela Maria Moore was born March 22, 1966, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the union of James and Bessie Floyd Moore. This vibrant life came to an end too soon on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at her residence in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Angela was educated in the Clarksville Montgomery County Public School System and was a proud graduate of Clarksville High Class of...

Aug 6, 2025

Fletcher, Mrs. Deloris Christmon, 85, of Clarksville, Tennessee, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

She was born and raised in North Nashville on historic Jefferson Street and attended Pearl High School before going to work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Deloris was preceded in death by her three daughters, Sherron Christmon-Jerkins, Dercelia Seitter and Janice Hanserd, son in...

Aug 1, 2025

Robert Lee Pearson, III, affectionately known as "Baby Brother," passed away on August 1, 2025, at his residence in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born on September 13, 1956, to the proud parents Robert Pearson II and Juanita Pearson in Clarksville, where he spent his formative years.

Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age, joining the...

Jul 15, 2025

James Willis “Chuck” Merriweather began his life journey on June 22, 1942, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was the beloved son of Mr. Dennis and Emma Thomas Merriweather and accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life, he became a member of First Baptist Church in Elkton, Kentucky.

Chuck's early education took place...

Jul 5, 2025

Obituary Forthcoming.

Jun 19, 2025

Sherry Katherine Northington transitioned to peace at home with her Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 19, 2025. She accepted Jesus as her Savior at 10 years of age at Springhill Baptist Church, Clarksville, TN. She later rededicated her life to Jesus along with her two sons at Westgate Christian Center under Pastor Kenneth Smith.

Sherry attended Clarksville, Montgomery County schools...

Jun 19, 2025

 Obituary Forthcoming.

Jun 17, 2025

Freda M. Colon, 83, of Lebanon, TN died on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Quality Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Lebanon, TN.

Freda was born on May 20, 1942, in Laporte, IN and was raised by her parents Fred and Leona Sutton. As a young girl, Freda along with her siblings picked cotton on her parent’s small farm in Missouri’s...

Jun 15, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

Jackie Collins, 74, of Clarksville, TN, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. He was a graduate of the Historic Burt High School, class of 1969.

Born and raised in Clarksville, Jackie wore many hats over the course of his life- mechanic, insurance salesman, computer expert, and a successful business owner for over 10 years where he programmed and repaired computers.

Jackie...