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Katherine Earlene Stockdale, age 85, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Tennova Medical Center. Katherine was born April 5, 1937, in Cheatham County, Tennessee to the late William Earl Harris and Myrtle Adcock. Katherine is also preceded in death by her husband, Waller R. Stockdale and daughter, Mary Tom Stockdale.

Merecedes Howard, age 76, passed away on January 22, 2023. Visitation Friday, February 3, 2023, 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. with the family present 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Renovation Church. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023, at Kentucky Veteran Cemetery West, Hopkinsville, KY.

Virgil Dennis Chester, age 82, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Chester was born August 22, 1940, to the late Walter Ewing Chester and Ruby Carter Chester in Montgomery County, TN. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lyndell Parker Chester and brother, Milford Chester. Virgil is survived by his sons, Mark (Samantha) Chester and Todd (Maura) Chester; his sister, Joyce Wyrick and three grandchildren, Lindsey, Emma and Gracie Chester.

Margie Marie Dawson Benedict, 91, of Cunningham, TN passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her home while surrounded by her family. Margie was born on July 20, 1931, in Clarksville, TN to the late John Franklin and Aletha Cotton Dawson. Margie worked in Southgate, Michigan for over 40 years serving as deputy treasurer of the city for many years and as president of the Municipal Employees Union. She was an avid reader and an ardent sports fan, with a particular enthusiasm for Detroit’s hockey and baseball teams.

Chad Ben Siebels, age 58, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on January 27, 2023. He was born on September 24, 1964, in Fargo, ND, to Ben and Sharon Siebels who preceded him in death. Chad was a veteran of the United States Navy and loved vacationing with his wife and...

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Eyesthetics has joined as a new member of the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce. Dr. T. Amerson Pegram, owner of the business, said his background is as a facial and plastic reconstructive surgeon with a specialty in the area around the eyes. “I work...

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – First responders in Clarksville and Montgomery County helped to bring some happiness to a child on Tuesday with a drive-through for 3-year-old Grayson Ruiz. Grayson was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 1 year old, and Jan. 31 was his last appointment for treatment.

Edward L McWhorter, Jr. affectionately known as “Bud” age 74, of Clarksville, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He will be laid to rest 11 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Greenwood Cemetery. Edward entered this life on November 8, 1948, in Nashville, TN to the late...

CLARKSVILLE, TN – When Science on Tap returns to Strawberry Alley Ale Works on Feb. 7, one of Austin Peay State University’s environmental and conservation experts will discuss how area residents can develop their yards to help native plants and pollinators thrive. “We’re developing so fast, not just...

Willie A. Wall King, age 88, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Jubilee House. Mrs. King was born July 14, 1934, to the late Fred W. Wall and Fannie Mae Reed in Davidson County, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George King and her brother, Gilbert Wall.

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Undergraduate students are not usually the ones you expect to see attend an early morning doctoral dissertation defense — on a Friday no less. However, this dedication comes naturally to the former students from a tight-knit rural community like McEwen, Tennessee, in Humphreys County, when they hear their old high school principal is the doctoral student.

A Celebration of Life service for Walter Martin Harris, age 91, of Clarksville, TN, will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Bro. Rodney Leetham will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Local community organization Black Clarksville will host their second annual Black Clarksville Week celebration from Feb. 5-10. As a celebration of Black History Month, Black Clarksville week will consist of five events that promote health and wellness, black-owned businesses, civic engagement, community service and local Black history.

Want to treat your spouse or significant other to a weekend away or a nice date?. Clarksville Now is giving you a chance to win $2,000 just in time for Valentine’s Day. You can enter every day starting today, through Feb. 28!

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 50-year-old Michael Wellington. According to a news release from CPD, Wellington was reported missing on Jan. 29 but hasn’t been seen or spoken to since Jan. 21, after he left his place of employment on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

CLARKSVILLE, TN – During the ninth annual Planters Bank Season of Giving, Planters Bank donated $102,902.28 among 12 community organizations throughout Western Kentucky and Tennessee. The Planters Bank Season of Giving is a bank tradition that has a goal of supporting community organizations. This year, things were done a...

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Because of predicted severe winter weather, there are several closures in the area on Wednesday. Email closure notices to news@clarksvillenow.com. CMCSS. All Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools and District offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 1. CMCSS will use the third of five inclement weather stockpile...

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A house was seriously damaged in a fire Wednesday night in Clarksville. At about 11:02 p.m., Clarksville Fire Rescue responded to a fire on East Boy Scout Road and arrived to see smoke and flames coming through the roof, CFR officials said. They had...

FORT CAMPBELL, KY – The Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted another wish; this time for a little girl named Audie. Audie’s wish? To see Mickey Mouse and the gang at Disney World. The Tennessee Half-Witz off-roading team and the Clarksville Jeep Crew gave Audie and her family the big news over the weekend.

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Most people looking at jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn don’t come across listings for “sociologists.” Most employers, for that matter, don’t specifically seek out these individuals, which is a shame because of the knowledge and skillset sociologists bring with them. Do you need help with a marketing focus group, a diversity initiative, or a community needs assessment? Call a sociologist.