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Duard Duane Wright, age 81 of Clarksville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Tennova Healthcare. Duard was born on August 24, 1940 to the late Arnel Emery Wright and Evelyn Maxine Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Ernest (Sue) Wright, Clifford Dale (Karen) Wright; sisters, Doris Wright (Burl) Wolfe and Wanda Jean Wright (Gilbert) Trollinger. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Margaret Lewis Wright of 62 years; daughter, Joyce Wright...

Joseph "Joe" Shiro Smith, age 89, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living. Joe was born August 17, 1932, in Washington, DC, to the late Harry Smith and Josephine Smith. He was also preceded in death by his spouses, Shirley Smith, Patricia Smith, and Jan Smith; one son, Joseph Shiro Smith, Jr.; and one grandchild. He is survived by four children, William Smith, Michael (Shari) Smith, Elizabeth (David) Carr, and Kevin Smith; three...

Robert Stephen Gilray, Sr., age 77, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Tennessee State Veterans Home.  Robert was born August 20, 1944, in Olean, NY. He retired from the US Army and later worked as a 911 dispatcher and a volunteer for Montgomery County Rescue Squad. Mr. Gilray was also a sports referee.  He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Robert is survived by his wife, Judith Dunbar Gilray; three sons, Robert S. Gilray, Jr.,...

Homer  L. Hodges, age 89 of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at The Waters of Robertson in Springfield, TN.  Homer was born on February 18, 1932 in Clarksville, TN to the late Homer M. Hodges and Nancy Lewis Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Evelyn H. Wright and brother, Billy N. Hodges.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Mills Hodges; daughter, Patti Hodges Tankersley; sister, Mary Nell Rankin and...

Turkieh Ibrahim, age 94, of Clarksville, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Turkieh was born January 1, 1928, in Jordan, to the late Ageil and Subhah. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Salameh Alkfouf. She is survived by four sons, Maher, Issa, Mousa, and Amer; five daughters, Raeda, Najah, Deya, Wedad, and Laila; brother, Yousef; sister, Fandieh; and 28 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the Chapel...

Peggy Fay Ledbetter, age 57, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Tennova Healthcare. Peggy was born November 19, 1964, in Clarksville, TN, to the late CB Black and Claytie Edgin Black. She was also preceded in death by one brother, CB Black, Jr.; and one sister, Genny Denton. Mrs. Ledbetter is survived by her husband, Carl Jordan Ledbetter; son, John Daniel (Kristen) Ledbetter; daughter, Kiana Nicole "Nikki" Ledbetter; one brother, Bruce Cook; four sisters,...

Edward H. Khoenle, Jr., age 68, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Tennova Healthcare. In keeping with Edward's wishes, no public service is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. 

Sonia Mae Holtermann, age 83, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. In keeping with Sonia's wishes, no public service is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.

Donald Henry Laumb, 78 of Rushford, MN traveled to eternal life January 13, 2022. Donald was born February 17, 1943, in Rushford, MN to George and Bernice (Thorud) Laumb. He spent his life in the Rushford area, a graduate of Rushford H.S in 1960. Donald married Rose Ann Randall in the summer of 1968. They had two children, John and Jackie. Donald continued his education while working full time, earning his Bachelor of Science degree and Master's Degree in Industrial Arts Education at...

Maria "Zeca" J. Alves, age 77, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. In keeping with her wishes, no public service is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.