Celina, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.
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,...
Delois Likens
Nov 30, 2025
Delois Likens was born on November 1, 1937, in Celina, TN and passed away at The Palace Healthcare and Rehab Center in Red Boiling Springs, TN on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 88.
She was the daughter of Lankford Cherry and Olene Crawford Cherry. She was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death...
Barbara Joe
Nov 28, 2025
Barbara Joe, 82, of Celina, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on November 28, 2025. She was born February 18, 1943, in Hartford, Connecticut.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lightning Joe and her parents, Beecher and Ruby Baldwin.
She was a loving mother to David (Moira) MacKenzie of Vermont, Richard (Karen) MacKenzie of Illinois, Christopher...
Anna Marie Rich
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Anna Marie Rich was born on June 17, 1945, and she passed away at her residence in Celina, TN on November 27, 2025.
Mrs. Rich was the daughter of Willie H. and Evelyn Watson.
She was a retired educator that taught 1st grade in the Clay County School System.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband;...
Hilda Evone Hawkins Freeman
Nov 26, 2025
Hilda Freeman Obituary
Hilda Evone Freeman (Hawkins), 61, of Terre Haute, Indiana went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born to Johnny Daryl Hawkins and Jerlene Cherry (York) Hawkins on October 24, 1964 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky.
Hilda loved being outdoors and was extremely creative. She loved gardening and taking care of...
Cornelious "Cotton" Smith
Nov 22, 2025
Cornelious "Cotton" Smith was born on August 4, 1952, in Clay County, Tennessee and passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 73.
Cornelious was the son of Buford Lee Smith and Opal Alene Moore Smith. He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church; in his free time, he enjoyed tinkering with cars where...
Pennelope "Penny" Killman
Nov 20, 2025
Pennelope "Penny" Gail Killman was born on June 19, 1954, in Tompkinsville, KY and passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the age of 71.
Pennelope was the daughter of Henry Frank Allen and Nancy Jane Evans Allen. She was a member of Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Sisters: Ruth Deckard,...
Jeffrey Paul Grogan
Nov 17, 2025
Jeffrey Paul Grogan was born on June 20, 1966, in Burkesville, KY and passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY at the age of 59.
Jeff was the son of Willy Paul Grogan and Wanda Lou Scott.
He was preceded in death by his father: Willy Paul Grogan paternal grandparents: Bessie and Willy Grogan and...
Aden Javion Williamson
Nov 14, 2025
Aden Javion Williamson was born on June 5, 2013 in Louisville, KY and passed away at Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 12.
Aden was the son of Larry Tooley and Erica Renee Williamson.
Survived by his mother, Erica Renee Williamson of Tompkinsville, KY; father, Larry Tooley of Tompkinsville, KY; brother, Miles...
James (Jim) Wagner
Nov 12, 2025
James (Jim) W. Wagner, born on August 31, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN, passed away at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 93.
Jim was the son of Edmund Charles Wagner and Anna Flora (Schulteis) Wagner. He was raised on a small farm where his family grew produce on the near west side...
Wilma Jean Kaufer
Nov 3, 2025
Wilma Jean Kaufer was born on July 1, 1954 in Overton County, TN and passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the age of 71.
Wilma was the daughter of Willie Earl Sevier and Marie Crabtree Sevier.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Stevie Sevier.
Survived by: son, Lonnie Mace of Hilham TN; daughter,...
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