Celina, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.
Sally Kay Bonecutter
Mar 18, 2026
Sally Kay Bonecutter (Nodine) of Celina, TN passed away in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at the age of 80.
Sally was born to Silas H. and Mable G. Nodine of Waterloo, IN on August 4th, 1945. She was the last surviving child of four. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters,...
James Douglas Spears
Mar 16, 2026
James Douglas Spears, 68, a lifelong resident of Celina, Tennessee, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Livingston, Tennessee. Born on March 13, 1958, James's life was marked by his deep roots in the community and the lasting impact he had on all who knew him.
James is survived by his loving daughters Brittany (Billy, Jr.) Smith of Hilham, Tennessee; Whittney...
Staff Sgt. Benjamin "Ben" Noah Pennington
Mar 8, 2026
Staff Sgt. Benjamin "Ben" Noah Pennington Obituary
Staff Sgt. Benjamin "Ben" Noah Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, passed away on March 8, 2026 at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, succumbing to injuries sustained in Operation Epic Fury.
Ben's dream and life calling from an early age was to be an American soldier. Everyone who knew Ben well knew he was...
Christopher Wayne Dailey
Mar 3, 2026
Christopher Wayne Dailey was born on November 12, 1979 in Bowling Green, KY and passed away in Nashville on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the age of 46.
Christopher was the son of Charles Eugene Dailey and Sherri Ann Day Dailey.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Nell Dean Dailey.
Survived by: son Aaron Bennett Dailey of Portland...
Henry Behr
Feb 26, 2026
CSM Henry Behr “RET”, age 75 of Lafayette, TN, formerly of Celina, TN, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2026 at Overton County Health and Rehab. Henry is in the care of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette, TN.
Funeral Services for CSM Henry Behr “RET”, will be conducted Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm from the chapel of...
Nell Dean (Ledbetter) Dailey
Feb 26, 2026
Nell Dean (Ledbetter)Dailey
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Nell Dean Dailey.
Born to Joe Bob and Ada Ledbetter, she is proceeded in death by her husband of 70 years Charlie William Dailey of Celina, TN and her four sisters.
Nell Dean also leaves behind her son, Charles Dailey (Sherri) of Hendersonville. TN and her daughter...
David A. Allred
Feb 26, 2026
David A. Allred was born on August 19, 1957 in Livingston, TN, and he passed away at his residence in Celina on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the age of 68.
David was the son of Elbert Ray Allred and Joyce Odeva Copeland Davis. He was a retired former District Captain of the Cookeville District of the Tennessee Highway Patrol and...
Bobbie G. Holaway
Feb 24, 2026
Bobbie G. Holaway, born October 19, 1936, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Celina, Tennessee at the age of 89.
Bobbie dedicated her life to education. She began her career as a teacher’s aide before becoming a classroom teacher and later specializing in special needs education. Her work was not...
Patricia Gail (Hix) Fergason
Feb 16, 2026
Patricia Gail (Hix) Fergason was born on October 11, 1946, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and she passed away on February 16, 2026, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina, Tennessee at the age of 79. Patricia’s life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to her family.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Eddie) Cravens of Celina, TN; her son, Terry Gene...
Alonzo "Bo" Sheldon Westbrook, III
Feb 15, 2026
Alonzo "Bo" Sheldon Westbrook, III, born on September 22, 1939, in Jackson, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in Cookeville, Tennessee. He leaves behind a legacy marked by a profound dedication to service, engineering, and family.
Bo embarked on a distinguished career that spanned over 24 years in the United States Military. Starting with the United States Marine Corps...
William C. Smith
Feb 6, 2026
William Carl "Little Bill" Smith, affectionately known as Butch to his friends and family, was a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew him. Born on January 15, 1965, in Indianapolis, IN, Butch's journey through life was one marked by an unwavering spirit of resilience and a heart full of love. He departed from this world on...
Jeffrey Lynn Hogan
Jan 31, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Hogan, age 59, of Celina, Tennessee, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Tri Star Summit Medical Center. Born on June 6, 1966, in Burkesville, Kentucky, he was the son of Chester Ray Hogan and Patty Hogan, and brother to Vickie Sue Hogan-Withers.
Jeff dedicated his professional life to retail management, with a significant tenure at Nine West among...
Jarred Allen Scott
Jan 9, 2026
Jarred Allen Scott was born on February 29, 1988, in Glasgow, KY and he passed away in Celina on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 37.
Jarred was the son of Michael Wix and Sandra "Kick" Scott Upchurch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, Claude and Helen Scott, paternal grandparents, Herschel and Polly Wix and his...
Elzar Hargis, Jr
Jan 9, 2026
Elzar Hargis, Jr. was born on August 8, 1965, in Indianapolis, IN and he passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 60.
Elzar was the son of Elzar Hargis, Sr and Jewel Abner Dillon.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Elzar is survived by his sons: Alan Jo Hargis of Franklin, IN and...
Phillip Ray Jones
Jan 5, 2026
Phillip Ray Jones, known to many as "Dear Ol' Dad," entered his final harvest on January 5, 2026, in Celina, Tennessee. Born in the heartland of Elwood, Indiana, on February 10, 1945, his rich life ripened to a sweet vintage age of 80 years.After graduating in the topsoil of his class at Tipton High School in '63 and planting the...
Gaye Price
Jan 3, 2026
Gaye Price was born on December 23, 1943, in Clay County, TN and she passed away at Macon County General Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 82.
Gaye was the daughter of Hobert Jones and Christine Cherry Jones. She was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, father of...
Sharon Kay Walker
Dec 22, 2025
Sharon Kay Walker, born on January 17, 1960, in Gainesboro, Tennessee to the late Andrew and Mary Jo Keisling, passed away at the age of 65 on December 22, 2025 in Celina, Tennessee. Sharon was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Mimi, and friend to all that knew her. She worked as a LPN for 33 years at Cookeville Regional...
Mary Jo Arms Chapman
Dec 15, 2025
Mary Jo Arms Chapman, born on March 3, 1972, in Springfield, Tennessee, passed away at the age of 53 on December 15, 2025, at Macon Community Hospital. Mary was a dedicated mother and housewife, whose unwavering commitment to her family and home defined her life.
She married her loving husband, Johnny Chapman, on May 10, 1998, and together they built a...
Kenneth "Osh" Hamilton
Dec 12, 2025
Kenneth "Osh" Hamilton was born on July 17, 1937, in Celina, TN, and he passed away at his residence in Celina on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 88.
Kenneth was the son of James Mitchell Hamilton and Maude Sims Hamilton. He was a member of Celina Methodist Church and loved to fish along with being a UT Vols...
Roberto "Rico" Ruiz Recardo
Dec 6, 2025
Roberto Ruiz Recardo, affectionately known as Rico, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Born on December 8, 1947, in Manila, Philippines, he led a life filled with dedication, hard work, and love for his family. He was 77 years old at the time of his passing.
Rico had a remarkable career as a designer at Boeing,...
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