The Leaf-Chronicle

Joe Trahern, Jr. passed away January 10, 2023 at Shannondale of Maryville after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 20, 1937, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the son of Margaret Fort Trahern and Joseph B. Trahern. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife of 50 years, Marjorie Elizabeth Hawkins Trahern. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Gates; a daughter, Sarah Margaret Trahern (Wayne Flatt) of Nashville; a son, Joseph B. Trahern, III of Alexandria, Virginia; a granddaughter, Quinn Trahern-Davis; stepchildren and step grandchildren; and several cousins. He held B.A. and M.A. degrees from Vanderbilt University, M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Princeton University,...

Richard (Rick) Baldwin Bowman, Colonel (Retired) U.S. Army. On Monday, December 19th, 2022, Rick Bowman passed away suddenly at age 69 at his home in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is now resting with the Lord. Rick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane; son Michael (Jessica) Gambino; daughter Annette (Casey) Gambino-Maynard; brother Jerry Bowman; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rick graduated from West Point, Class of 1976, and made the U.S. Military his life's work. During his service to our country, Rick was an Infantry Officer and attended flight school to become an Army helicopter pilot. He became a Master Army Aviator (the very pinnacle of this profession) and a...

Bobbie Glyn Pedigo of Clarksville, Tennessee, a retired Army officer and civil servant, died peacefully in his childhood hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky on June 17, 2022, at the age of 88. Bobbie possessed a soldier's discipline, a scholar's curiosity, and a servant's heart. He was equally tenaciously stubborn and judiciously tender. He served family, country and community with passion and sincerity as a spirited leader.Bobbie was born in Warren County, Kentucky in 1933 and graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1952. He worked for the Holley Carburetor Company and Koon Food Sales while serving in the Kentucky National Guard from 1951-1961. He served with distinction in the US...

Mr. Lytle Jones, Jr., of Bowling Green, KY, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his residence. Cone Funeral Home, Bowling Green, KY in charge of arrangements. A graveside service is scheduled to be conducted at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clarksville, TN on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 1:30 PM. He will be laid to rest beside his wife in the mausoleum. The pallbearers will be his grandsons. Lytle was born November 29, 1933, in Nashville TN, to the late Lytle Jones, Sr., and the late Gertrude Latzer. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Ann Jones. He is survived by his three children, Carl Randolph (Melanie) Jones of Warner Robins, GA, Patrick Alan...

Jay William Woodbeck, age 89, of Fairfield Glade, TN, passed away on May 6, 2022 at Heritage Pointe Senior Living in Cookeville, TN. He was born July 27, 1932 in Tipton, IN, son of the late Theodore William Woodbeck and Mildred Hester (Nichols) Woodbeck. He grew up in Mississippi where he graduated from Jackson High School in 1950 and from Mississippi Southern University in Hattiesburg in 1954, earning a BS in Business Administration. Mr. Woodbeck proudly served in the military (Army active, guard and reserve) for over 40 years. He retired as a Colonel with duty stations in the United States and Germany, receiving many service certificates, diplomas, honors and medals. His civilian career...

Sondra Baird Roddy, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 3, 2022 after a heroic battle with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Dr. Lowell Roddy; sons, David Roddy of Portland, TN, and Sean Roddy (Gina) of Winchester, KY; and daughter, Alicia Roddy Olsen (John) of Lexington, KY. She has three grandchildren, Thalia Roddy of Winchester, and Grayson and Jacob Roddy of Portland. She was predeceased by her sisters, Cynthia Bell and Laraine Mitchell, both of Memphis, TN. Sondra was an avid musician, having played piano and organ in several Army chapels during Lowell's career. She also loved gardening. Her neighbors often commented about the beauty of her yard gardens....

Lucia Finley Grimes, 86, formerly of Clarksville and Franklin TN, died February 5, 2022, in Charlotte, NC. Services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in the chapel at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 2930 Highway 41 A South, Clarksville, TN, 37043. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with services to follow at 2:00. For the full obituary, please visit www.LoweNeddoFuneralHome.com

Coach Marshall L. Jones 73 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and a native of Clarksville, Tennessee. Entered into rest on Friday, September 17, 2021. Marshall was the son of the late Walter J. Jones and Betty Johnson Jones. He was a retired Teacher and Coach from the Christian County Public School System and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Walk-Through Visitation 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM-Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc. 201 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY. Services 2:00 PM Wednesday At Burnam & Son Mortuary, Inc. Interment-Plainview Cemetery, Oakland, KY. He is survived by his wife Glistine Green Jones, Hopkinsville, KY. Children, Jemal (Mechelle)...

Carol A. Jones, 76, of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Heber Springs, AR passed away at home on Friday, September 3, 2021, with her loving family at her side. A private memorial service was held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, in Clarksville, TN. Interment will be at Memorial Park, in Memphis. Carol was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born in Chicago, IL, July 17, 1945, she attended Kansas State University and was active in several charities including TWIGS and Arts and Letters. Carol was the founder and past president of the Memphis area chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America. She enjoyed boating, swimming, knitting and...

Rev. Dr. Green Lee Wallace passed away on June 23, 2021 to go be with the King he loved. Lee was born on March 15, 1950 in Cadiz, Kentucky and grew up in Stewart County, Tennessee. After serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, he obtained his seminary degrees. He was the pastor of three wonderful congregations! Ansonia Ohio First Church of God; Mt. Sterling Kentucky First Church of God and Knoxville Tennessee First Church of God. Lee was currently serving as the Congregational Care Pastor with Reverend Jason Scott at Knoxville First Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Harrison Wallace and Keoka Wallace and brother, Timothy Ray Wallace, Attorney at Law....

Rev. Dr. Green Lee Wallace passed away on June 23, 2021 to go be with the King he loved. Lee was born on March 15, 1950 in Cadiz, Kentucky and grew up in Stewart County, Tennessee. After serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, he obtained his seminary degrees. He was the pastor of three wonderful congregations! Ansonia OH First Church of God; Mt. Sterling KY First Church of God and Knoxville TN First Church of God. Lee was currently serving as the Congregational Care Pastor with Reverend Jason Scott at Knoxville First Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Harrison Wallace and Keoka Wallace and brother, Timothy Ray Wallace. Lee is survived by his wife of...

Florentino "Flo" Lorenzo, 79, died peacefully at his residence in Bartlett, Tennessee due to Parkinson's disease on May 24, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1941, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Joseph and Anna Sestina Lorenzo. Flo graduated from Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg and immediately joined the Army where he served his country for 4 years. He then attended Salem College. Flo married Elaine Hathaway and settled in Clarksburg where he worked for Union Carbide Corporation. Flo and Elaine were transferred to Columbia, Tennessee in 1979 with UCAR and raised their children there. They were transferred again in 1988 to Clarksville, Tennessee where they lived until his retirement....

Katherine Leland (Quinton) Smith age 99 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Auburn Health Care. She was born in East Tennessee on January 12, 1922 to the late Roy E. and Mary (Clark) Quinton. Katherine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Trenton. She formerly worked with Regas Restaurant in Knoxville, TN, and for the Leaf Chronicle in Clarksville. She is preceded in death by her husband Greeley Burnett Smith, her two sisters Margaret Ludzinski and Julia Stroud and a great grandchild Alex Foster. She is survived by her: Son Greg Smith (Sandra) of Russellville and Candy May (Jonathan) of Campbellsville, six grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 5 great...

Richard John "Dick" Wenzel, 74, of Dade City, Fl. passed away April 10, 2021. He was born in Superior, WI and raised in Thomson Township, Esko MN on February 18, 1947, to parents John Conrad Wenzel and Evelyn Victoria Tan. Dick is survived by his wife, the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Duke, two sons Joshua and Joey (from an earlier marriage to Judith Ellen), Josh's wife Rebecca, Joey's wife Elizabeth, and three grandchildren Zoey Kathryn, Connor Joseph and Alexi Catherine. https://www.hodgesfuneralhome.com/obituary/richard-wenzel

Betty Jo Hall, 79, formerly of Clarksville, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Funeral services were held in Amarillo, Texas. Arrangements are by Cox-Rowley Funeral Home in Amarillo. Betty Jo was born December 27, 1941 in Clarksville, Tennessee. She graduated from Clarksville High School. She married JD Hall on October 18, 1959. They moved to Amarillo from Clarksville in 1966. Betty Jo worked as a secretary for Oakdale Elementary School for 25 years. She then worked for Amarillo Heart group for a number of years until her retirement. Betty Jo and JD were members of Comanche Trail Church of Christ, formerly Lawndale Church of Christ for over 40 years, and have been members of Church of...

Carole Ann Poe (Epperson) Henson, 68, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away after a brief battle with cancer, on Monday, January 18, 2021. A graveside service will be held on a later date in Newport, Tennessee. Mrs. Henson was born on August 18, 1952, in Newport, Tennessee, to the late James West Poe and Dora Lee Lewis Poe Farley. Carole had a distinguished career in Clarksville real estate, beginning in 1982 until she retired in 2014. Over the years she received numerous awards, to include one of her favorites, Realtor of the Year. Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Henson and brothers, Doyle Poe and Johnny Poe. Mrs. Henson is survived by her son, Shannon...

My ever loving, ever forgiving, adorable, dimpled, soul mate has gone on to be with his heavenly Father and his family and friends who have gone before him. Roger knew no strangers, always had a smile and handshake for everyone he met. His funny stories, his quirks, (not watching Green Bay play, he might jinx the game), his warm friendly smile, twinkle in his eyes were great comforts for many an AA'er during Roger's 42 years of sobriety. He will be missed but not forgotten by everyone who knew him. A memorial service for Roger Keith Balzer, 85, of Whitehouse will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home in Tyler with Pastor Matt Rose...

Mrs. Patricia Weaks, age 71, of Greenbrier, TN, formerly of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbert Funeral Home, Franklin, KY. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Franklin, KY. Patricia was born on April 10th, 1949 in Franklin, KY to the late Robert "Bob" Johnson, Sr. and Bessie Coker Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Weaks and a sister, Pamela Johnson...

Brandon Keith Petty, 32, of Bowling Green, KY passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Bowling Green. The Clarksville, TN native was a landscaper and a son of Kenneth Petty and Tammy Renee York Petty, who survive. He is survived by his mother: Tammy York Petty, Pleasant View, TN; his father: Kenneth Petty and wife, Jill, Lebanon, TN; 1 sister: April Renee Smith and husband, Joby, Pleasant View, TN; his maternal grandmother: Bonnie York, Scottsville, KY; his paternal grandmother: Joyce Petty, Scottsville, KY; 4 uncles: Ronnie York and wife, Bonnie; Gary York and wife, Janet; Richie York and Kevin Petty, all of Scottsville, KY; 1 aunt: Kim Arnold and husband, John, Scottsville, KY and several...

After a rough battle with Cancer over the last two years, Jeff finally went to his final resting place. Jeff was born overseas, however he grew up and finished high school in Clarkesville, TN. Jeff Wolfe was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Wolfe. Jeff leaves behind his daughter, Hope Phillips - Wolfe, his long time friend Delores Archibald and her family and many other friends from his EMS, Wal-Mart & Goodwill Family. A memorial will be planned after the Covid Pandemic has subsided so that we can actually gather and celebrate Jeff's life. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Trinity UMC, Clarks Bridge Rd, Clermont, GA Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, GA,...

SHARPSBURG - SHARPSBURG - Billy Ray Robbins, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. Born in Nash County, NC on November 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Donor Robbins and Emma Gertie Wells Robbins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Carolyn Jennings Robbins, and brothers, Dallas and John Donor Robbins. Bill served 30 years in the US Army, 7 of them in the famed A Co. 1/327,101st Airborne Division, served 2 Tours of Combat in Vietnam, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. "ABU-Above the Rest." He worked for Arlington County, VA for 17 years. Bill is survived by two sons, Scotty Glenn Robbins , and wife Suzanne Glenn Robbins of Smyrna, TN, and Michael Leigh Robbins of...