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John Minor Richardson, age 98, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence. John was born July 31, 1922, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Henry Percy Richardson and Leone Julia Hille Richardson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, H.P. Richardson, Jr. and Sam Hille Richardson; and sister, Mary Francis Lusk. Mr. Richardson was a retired attorney and served two terms in the Tennessee State Legislature. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Hilldale...

L. Raymond Grimes, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born in Humboldt, TN, to the late Jack and Dorothy Grimes. Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Tipton Massey Grimes; children, Justin C. Grimes (Samantha), Alyson Grimes Chaney (Lon), Channing Grimes Wise, Morgan Massey Slack (Jake), and Rachael Massey; brother, Dr. Marlin Grimes (Patricia); grandchildren, Tyler Grimes, Alexandria Grimes, Canon...

Alex Whitefield Darnell, age 91, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Tennova Healthcare. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 5, at 2:00 PM, at Greenwood Cemetery, with Rev. John Casey officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.  

1SGT Robin J. Kennedy, age 51, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. Robin was born May 18, 1969, in Corry, PA, to Martha L. McDonald Willig and the late Edward A. Vettenburg. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Harvey and Elsie McDonald, John and Virginia Vettenburg, and Stephen and Betty Willig. Ms. Kennedy was a US Army veteran and a rural courier for the US Postal Service. During her 33 years of service, she...

Obituary by and for, Beverly Winters Martin, And now at the end of my road, my final good bye. As you read this, Beverly W. Martin, age 91, passed away November 20, 2020 at Fieldstone Place. Old age finally beat me down, and my new life has just begun. I was born 14 January 1929, in Detroit, MI to the late F.C. Burgett Sr. and Lois Monroe Burgett Harness. Also preceded in death by my step father, Milton Harness, and my grandparents W.T. Monroe and Hortense Watson Monroe, Silas and Ida...

John Coleman Padgett, age 66, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He loved his wife, daughter and son-in-law with all his heart. John was an avid golfer and fisherman, He loved traveling and he loved the lake.  John was born September 27, 1954 to the late Ewart Matthew Padgett and Elizabeth Nelle Coleman Padgett. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Ewart Matthew (Michele) Padgett Jr. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie...

Thomas Winfield Pressler, age 78, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at his residence. Thomas was born December 13, 1941, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Maurice W. Pressler and Helen Moore Pressler. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Pressler Nicholson. Mr. Pressler was a 1959 graduate of Clarksville High School and obtained a degree in Agriculture from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday,...

Edna L Karns, 100, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 with her sister and niece by her side. Edna was a strong, loyal woman who loved and cared for her family like no other. She maintained her amazing memory to the end. She will be forever remembered and loved by her family and friends. She was born on May 10, 1920 in Montgomery County, TN to the late Clyde J. Karns and Augalee Suiter Karns. She was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She...

Brent H. Austin, age 36 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Brent was born September 20, 1984 to Brett Austin and Caroline Austin. He is survived by his wife, Allison Austin; son, Colt Austin; daughter, Sutton Austin; brother, Rick (Mandi) Stark; sister, Tarralee Smith; grandmother, Liliane Williams; nephews, Christian Stark, Gabriel Smith and niece Ava Stark; father and mother-in-law John and Laura Towell; sister-in-law, Brandy Biggar and...

Nellie Mae Thorpe, age 74, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Tennova Healthcare. Nellie was born May 22, 1946, in Sedalia, KY, to the late Tommie and Mary Ellen Todd. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert "Billy" Todd. Nellie retired from the Army Airforce Exchange after 30 years of service. She loved the Lord and attended Community Chapel Church.  A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, November 24, at 12:00 PM, at the...