Brian “Nashville” Neal Duckworth, 56, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, formerly of Grafton, died at his home on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to his official obituary. The obituary did not disclose the cause of his death.
“Family and friends may pay their respects at Bartlett Funeral Home, 202 McGraw Ave., Grafton, WV on Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday, September 14th from 9:00 am to noon, with funeral services to follow. Pastor Baron Claypool will officiate. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens,” the obituary added.
All about Brian “Nashville” Duckworth
Brian “Nashville” Duckworth was born December 8, 1969 in Grafton, West Virginia, son of the late Allen Junior and Charlotte Eloise Peters Duckworth. He is survived by his wife, Tina Cheuvront Duckworth. The couple got married on October 1, 2010 and lived together for more than 15 years.
Outside of music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating, where he was known as the “Truck Boss.” According to his obituary, he enjoyed the job because it allowed him to spend time outdoors. Music remained another important part of his life. He performed with his family band, Taylor Made, and his love of singing earned him the affectionate nickname “Nashville.”
Above all, Duckworth treasured his family and the memories they created together. He also loved his pets, which were described in his obituary as constant companions who brought him comfort and happiness.
Duckworth is survived by six children: Zack Morris (Lindsay), Ashton Goines, Logan Duckworth (Kayla), Kayla Starkey, Michael Starkey (Mikayla), and Matt Starkey (Teresa). He also leaves behind four grandchildren – Jax, Raiden, Dane and Dimitri – as well as a granddaughter who was on the way. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Naomi “Pauline” Kish Chevront; siblings Sherry Sibley, Christine Ward (Jodie), Greg Duckworth (Rhonda), Wendy Adams (Mike), Tracy White (Steve), Jeff Duckworth (Jenny) and stepsisters Sheri Summerfield (Forrest) and Dusty Sayre (Dana).
His beloved pets Chester, Lucy, Sloan and Tank also survive him. Duckworth was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Keith Duckworth, and his father-in-law, Robert “Bob” Lee Chevront. His family described his love of family, music and the outdoors as integral to the legacy he left behind.