Obituaries

Apr 26, 2026

Mark Vincent Johnson Jr. took his eternal rest on April 26, 2026.Mark, affectionately known as “Jr.” or “Pea” by his immediate family, was born November 16, 1976, at Darnell Army Hospital, Ft. Hood, Texas to the union of Mark Sr. and Bertha Johnson.At an early age, Mark dedicated his life to Christ and was baptized at Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church...

Apr 22, 2026

James Cecil, son to L.M. Baynham and Annie Pearl Ramey Baynham, entered this life on Tuesday, November 1, 1949 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his parents and two siblings: Rose Baynham and Barry W. Baynham.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was member of Cabin Row Missionary...

Apr 18, 2026

John Elton was born to loving parents, Roy Young, Sr. and Hattie Fletcher Young, on Monday, October 7, 1957, in Clarksville. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronald Young and Tony Young.

At an early age, John accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and became a faithful member of New Jerusalem Five-Fold Ministries, where he...

Apr 17, 2026

Antonio DeShawn began his earthly journey on Monday, October 25, 1976 to the delight of his parents, James Mosley and Willie Mae Clark. His mother and brother, Donald Clark preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

Shawn received his education in the...

Apr 10, 2026

Stephen, son to Ricki Dixson and Debra Pinckney, began his earthly journey on Tuesday, May 25, 1982 in Manhattan, NY. Stephen’s mother remarried and he was raised by Leonardo Payne “Daddy Leo.” His parents preceded him in death.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and attended St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Stephen was educated...

Apr 10, 2026

Beulah, daughter to John Taylor and Evelyn Caroline Tull, began her earthly journey on Thursday, March 14, 1935 in Savageville, Virginia. Her parents preceded her in death.

She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and enjoyed membership with St. John Missionary Baptist Church and most recently with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where she served as...

Apr 7, 2026

Remembering Arthur James Pickett, Jr., better known as “Turo” to family and friends. He passed away in South Ogden, Utah on 7 April 2026. Arthur was born in Ancon, Panama (formerly Canal Zone) to the late Arthur James Pickett and Daisy Prescott Pickett, the first of two children.

Growing up a military child, he grew up all over the world…Cocoli, Panama,...

Apr 6, 2026

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Apr 4, 2026

Our beloved Dorinda, affectionately known to her family and close friends as “Michelle,” peacefully departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 53 years old.

Born on November 22, 1973, in Montgomery County, Tennessee, Michelle was the cherished daughter of the late Tommy Caudle and Annette Norfleet, both of whom preceded her...

Mar 27, 2026

Arianna Elise was born on Thursday, March 29, 2012 to Devin Pearson and Whitney Wilson in Clarksville, Tennessee. A beloved daughter, friend, and student, who left this world far too soon at the age of 13.

A student at Kenwood Middle School, she was known for her kind heart, bright spirit, and determination to make a difference in the world. She...

Mar 12, 2026

Dr. Robert B. Kendall, Jr., devoted husband and father, decorated combat veteran, and respected educator, lived a life defined by service— service to his family, service to his country, service to his community. Born in Augusta, Arkansas, Dr. Kendall’s journey from rural Arkansas to the halls of higher learning reflected his deep belief in the power of hard work and...

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 10, 2026

Daron Denard Haynesworth, affectionately known as Deek, was born on January 20, 1961. He answered the call of his Heavenly Father on March 10, 2026 at his residence surrounded by love. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Mary Haynesworth, his children Rekha Henkel-Haynesworth, Kevin (Sharoyal) Roach, Denard Haynesworth, Janine Haynesworth, Ashley Roach and Daron Darnell Haynesworth; 13 grandchildren,...

Mar 9, 2026

God knew exactly what he was doing when he completed the Long family unit with Cherie Yvonne on September 8, 1954. The youngest of four children born to Reverend Clemmie P. Long, Sr., and Elizabeth Grinstead Long, Cherie made the family circle complete. Georgia, Julia, Clemmie, Jr., and all of them adored Cherie. Cherie is a name that carries a...

Mar 8, 2026

Alfred Hubert Rogers was born on Wednesday, March 9, 1955 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of the late Hubert Rogers and Rachel Williams Rogers.

He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Poston Street Church of God where he served as a Deacon.

Affectionately called Hubert, he received his education in the...

Mar 2, 2026

Mary Alice Faye, daughter to John Henry Crowder and Lueanna Parchman Crowder, began her earthly journey on Sunday, April 13, 1947, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Her husband, James Quarles and parents preceded her in death.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of St. Peter AME Church. She diligently served as...

Feb 26, 2026

LaSandra, the daughter of the late Alex Lewis and Lillian Frances Holmes entered this life on Wednesday, February 22, 1956 in Clarksville, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, her sisters: Regina Lewis and Dorothy Riley and brother, Roy Holmes preceded her in death.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member...

Feb 26, 2026

Viewing Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-1200 p.m. with Celebration of Life 12:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home.

Feb 25, 2026

On April 6, 1933, George D. Gardner and Lucille Glover Gardner of New Paltz, New York, welcomed a handsome baby boy whom they named George Thomas Gardner. He spent 92 blessed years on God’s earth as one of His faithful soldiers.

George was born and raised on a dairy farm, where he worked alongside his father and brother. It was there...

Feb 17, 2026

Charles Kelly, the son of George Frank Long, Jr., and Erma Bell Long, began his earthly journey on Wednesday, December 18, 1935, in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. His parents, sisters, Odessa Long, Estella Rogers and Mary C. Owens; brothers, Tom Ed Long, Ben Long, Robert Long and Norman “Q’-Ball” Long, preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ as his personal Lord...