Obituaries

Dec 7, 2024

Charles Edward, son of Lee Wesley Thomas, Sr., and Georgia Anna Dyson Thomas, began his earthly journey on Saturday, June 1, 1957 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. His granddaughter, Carlesa Leyna Taylor, parents and sister, Jean Warfield preceded him in death. 

 He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Word of...

Dec 3, 2024

Rev. Sory L. Gaines’ earthly journey began on Friday, September 29, 1939, in Montgomery County, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Wesley Gaines and Mable Pettus Gaines. Also preceded in death by his daughter, Nora Merriweather; son, Dannie Ramey; siblings: Ella Woodson, Flossie Demonbruen, Willie Lee Gaines, Walter Gaines and JW Gaines. 

 He accepted Christ as his personal Lord and...

Dec 1, 2024

Tinnie Mae, daughter to Nadine Marshall and Billie Joe Bagwell, was born Sunday, October 20, 1957, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Her parents and brothers: Steve Bell, Anthony Williams and Louis Marshall preceded her in death.

 Tinnie Mae loved her family and spending time with them. She enjoyed babysitting her favorite great-nephew “Bubba Man”. She loved dancing and enjoyed being the life of...

Nov 30, 2024

Viewing Monday, December 9, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with the family present 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 9th & Main St Church of Christ. Interment Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

Nov 30, 2024

Arrangements pending

Nov 30, 2024

Viewing Friday, December 6, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with the family 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 

Nov 28, 2024

Linda Faye Rudolph Watkins, age 70 of Knightdale, NC, formerly of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born August 28, 1954, Linda was the youngest of four children of Mattie M. Rudolph. Her mother, sister, Patricia A. Bryles, brother, Nathaniel Rudolph and grandmother, Magalene Rudolph preceded her in death.

To honor her wishes, no service is planned.

Linda leaves...

Nov 28, 2024

Viewing Sunday, December 8, 2024, 1:30p.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Peter AME Church. Celebration of Life 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter AME Church. Interment Resthaven Memorial Garden.

Nov 21, 2024

Viewing Sunday, December 1, 2024, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024, at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, KY.

Nov 17, 2024

Robert Clyde, son to Eldridge Mosely, Jr., and Rosa Lee Roach Mosley, entered this life one fall Sunday, November 2, 1947 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. His parents preceded him in death.

 At an early age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church serving in whatever capacity he was needed. His favorite...

Nov 10, 2024

Nov 7, 2024

Viewing Friday, November 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Foston Funeral Home.

Nov 6, 2024

Viewing Saturday, November 9, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home.

Nov 2, 2024

Bessie Mae Smith-Simms, daughter to Annie E. Taylor Smith-Moore and Alonzo Lee Smith, Sr., began her earthly journey in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee on Sunday, December 2, 1951. She was the second oldest of four children. Her parents and brother, Alonzo Lee Smith, Jr., preceded her in death.

She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a young age under the...

Oct 14, 2024

Viewing Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home with the family present 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Johnson Family Cemetery.

Sep 27, 2024

 Timothy W. Grant Jr., affectionately known as Timmy, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024, just one day after celebrating his 38th birthday. Born on September 26, 1986, in Bitburg, Germany to Stephanie and Timothy Grant Sr., Timmy was the only son among four children.

Timmy was a devoted child of God. He was baptized into the Christian faith and was...

Sep 22, 2024

Joseph, son to Glenwood Pardue and Gertrude Elizabeth Dycus Pardue, began his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 6, 1959 in Clarksville, Tennessee. His parents preceded him in death. 

 He was educated in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System where he attended and graduated from Clarksville High School with the Class of 1978. 

 Affectionately called “Joey” or “Uncle Joey”, he loved spending time with...

Sep 19, 2024

Viewing Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Greater Missionary Baptist Church. Homegoing Celebration 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Interment at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West with full military honors. 

Sep 18, 2024

Leonard Haynes James blessed this world with his presence on April 29, 1957 to Lillie Mae Haynes and Charlie Haynes, Jr. in Clarksville TN. During his childhood, he experienced an abundance of opportunities. From childhood sickness to being relocated to another country, his childhood was extraordinary. His relocation not only included moving to Germany with his aunt, Laura (Cine) and...

Sep 4, 2024

Gary Thomas, son to Eldridge Mosley, Jr., and Rosa Lee Roach Mosley, began his earthly journey on Friday, September 3, 1954 in Clarksville, Tennessee. His parents preceded him in death.

 

He professed a hope in Jesus Christ at a young age and joined First Baptist Church. Later, he united with Guildfield Missionary Baptist Church.

 Gary received his formal education in the Clarksville-Montgomery...