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Funerals Set for Kenwood Middle Students Killed in Bus Crash
Zoe Davis and Arianna Pearson remembered as community mourns tragic loss.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:18pm
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for the two Kenwood Middle School students, Zoe Davis and Arianna Pearson, who were killed in a March 27 school bus crash in Carroll County, Tennessee. The news comes as local, state, and federal investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, which also involved a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Why it matters
The tragic loss of these two young students has deeply impacted the Clarksville community, with vigils and memorials being held to honor their memory. As the investigation into the crash continues, the funerals provide an opportunity for the community to come together and grieve the untimely deaths of Zoe and Arianna.
The details
Services for 13-year-old Zoe Davis have been scheduled for April 4, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the funeral immediately after at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home in Clarksville. Services for 13-year-old Arianna Pearson have been set for April 6-7 at Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation on April 6 from noon to 7 p.m. and the funeral on April 7 at 10 a.m.
- The school bus crash occurred on March 27.
- Zoe Davis' funeral is scheduled for April 4.
- Arianna Pearson's visitation is scheduled for April 6, and her funeral is on April 7.
The players
Zoe Davis
A 13-year-old Kenwood Middle School student who was killed in the bus crash. She was a member of the STEM Club, enjoyed theater and art, and was an aspiring engineer.
Arianna Pearson
A 13-year-old Kenwood Middle School student who was killed in the bus crash.
Sabrina R. Ducksworth
The driver of the 2024 Blue Bird School Bus, owned by the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, that was involved in the crash.
Dennis E. Coleman Jr.
The driver of the Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck that was involved in the crash.
James Bays
The driver of the 2024 blue Chevrolet Trailblazer that was involved in the crash.
What they’re saying
“Our hearts are with the entire Kenwood Middle School and every member of our community grieving during this difficult time.”
— Wes Golden, Montgomery County Mayor
“This event changes us all, and now is the time to unite.”
— Joe Pitts, Clarksville Mayor
What’s next
Local, state, and federal investigators are continuing to work on all facets of the case to determine the cause of the crash.
The takeaway
The tragic loss of Zoe and Arianna has deeply impacted the Clarksville community, and the upcoming funerals will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and grieve the untimely deaths of these two young students.
