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Betty Sue Breeden, age 77 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her residence. Betty was born March 29, 1943 in White House, TN to the late Baxter Brandon Frazier and Aldina Ruby Clark Frazier. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Wendell Breeden, brothers: Raven Frazier, Stephen Frazier, Jimmy Frazier, and sister, Shirley Harrison. She is survived by her son, Dwayne (Emily) Breeden; brother, Mitchell (Sue) Frazier and sister, Pat...

Mary Jo Garman, age 78, of Pleasant View passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Mary Jo was born July 31, 1942 in South Bend, IN to the late Walter Stubbs and Mary Boyer. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Keith Garman; step-son, Robert Garman and step-daughter, Mandee Pogotis. Mary Jo is survived by her daughter, Susan (Kenneth) Manor; step-son, Steve Garman; step-daughter, Brenda (Robert) Miller;...

Junior Lynn Tilden, Jr., age 53, of Clarksville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Junior was born June 8, 1967, in Pomona, CA, to the late Junior Lynn Tilden, Sr. and Rosalynn DiMartino Richardson. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Lori Harrell. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Junior is survived by his daughter, Roseana (Isaac) Flowers; stepfather, Lanny Richardson; brother, Joseph Tilden; and two sisters, Elizabeth Holmes and Susan...

Phillip Lewis Oliver, Jr., age 57, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at his residence. Phillip was born October 16, 1963, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Phillip Lewis Oliver, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Williams Oliver.  Mr. Oliver was an electrician and a member of Living Hope Baptist Church. He loved camping, boating, and fishing. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Phillip is survived by his wife, Debbie Huff Oliver; two sons, Eric Stuard...

Barry “BJ” Jones of Greenbrier, TN left this world to be with our Lord on January 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on August 25, 1948 to the late W.C. and Robbie Jones in Clarksville, TN. He is survived by his sister, Lawanna Bowers and his brother, Jerry Jones and his wife Debbie.  He married the love of his life, C.J. Jones, on December 30, 1994. Together they share four children: Kimberly Barrett, Troy Jones and his wife Tammy, Desiree Ashe and...

On the evening of Sunday, January 10, 2021, Connie Jo Ferrerya (Swanson) passed away at Tennova hospital in Clarksville, Tennessee from a short, but valiant fight with COVID-19. Her husband, Mario, was with her when she left us. Connie was born October 27, 1952, to Russ and Ruth Ann Ryker in South Bend, Indiana, where she was raised and lived several times throughout her life.  Connie lived a happy life and will be remembered in many ways by many people.  A beloved...

Barbara Sue Purvis, age 86, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Arcadia Senior Living. Barbara was born March 11, 1934, in Milan, GA, to the late Walter Thomas Yawn and Rosa Mae Lowery Yawn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clydus J. Purvis; brother, Bill Yawn; her very special nephew, Darryl Purvis; and son-in-law, James Wilkinson. Mrs. Purvis was a member of Hilldale Baptist Church since 1965, where she enjoyed her Sunday School class. She was also a...

Jimmey Jay Sodansky, age 66, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare. Mr. Sodansky was born June 23, 1954, in San Bernardino, CA, to the late Carl Henry Sodansky and Yoneko Aihara Sodansky.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Telli Laumb Sodansky. Jimmey was a US Army veteran, having served 12 years. He was a good father and an excellent grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Akina Sodansky; four brothers, Stanley Sodansky, Carl...

Ed Bruce, age 81, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence. Ed was born December 29, 1939, in Kaiser, AR, to the late William Edwin Bruce, Sr. and Norma Lee Kinney Bruce. He was also preceded in death by one son, William Patrick "Beau" Bruce. Mr. Bruce worked in several facets of the entertainment industry, to include singing, songwriting, and acting. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA, and the Musician's Union. There will be a...

Fredrick "Freddy" Stanley Harris III, age 43, of Dickson, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. Freddy was born October 6, 1977, in Mt. Holley, NJ, to Fredrick Harris II and Jacqueline Nielsen. A memorial service will held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11 AM at New Jerusalem Church, 1331 Crossland Ave., Clarksville TN 37043 with Michael Franklin officiating.  In addition to his parents, Freddy is survived by his wife, Rebecca Williams; two sons, Hunter Harris and...