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Celina, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.

Steve Vickers

Steve Vickers

Aug 5, 2026

Steve Vickers was born on July 12, 1959, in Cookeville, TN. He passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 67.

Steve was the son of Danny Vickers and Bobbie Sue Carlile Thompson. He was a Church of Christ Minister.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Austin Sarge Thompson, stepmother; Pat...

Tammy Carol Henson

Tammy Carol Henson

Aug 3, 2026

Tammy Carol Henson, born on June 10, 1966, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on August 3, 2026, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Tammy’s life was filled with love for her family, devotion to her passions, and the joy she found in simple pleasures.

The cherished daughter of Roger Brady and Barbara Gail Plumlee Pedigo, Tammy established deep roots...

Laura Ann Brown

Laura Ann Brown

Aug 1, 2026

Laura Ann Brown, 66, was born on March 14, 1960, in Ohio, and she passed away peacefully at her residence in Celina, Tennessee, on August 1, 2026. Throughout her life, Laura touched the hearts of those around her through a remarkable blend of kindness, vivid memory, and an unwavering devotion to family.

Laura was the cherished daughter of Palo Brown and...

Diane Willis

Diane Willis

Jul 24, 2026

Diane Willis was born on February 8, 1960, in Celina, TN and passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 66.

Diane was the daughter of Thurman Edward Smith and Dorothy Louise Walker Smith. She was a member of New Hope Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Chad...

Alpha Carolyn Marinich

Alpha Carolyn Marinich

Jul 19, 2026

Alpha Carolyn Marinich, born April 25, 1936, in Combs, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, at Integrity Healthcare of Celina. She was 90 years old.

Alpha was the cherished daughter of Dewey Strunk and Elizabeth Maggard Strunk. As the youngest of her siblings, she shared a special bond with her brothers and sisters, especially her sisters, whose love and...

Dorinda Lee Raines O'Dell

Dorinda Lee Raines O'Dell

Jul 16, 2026

Ms. Dorinda Lee Raines O’Dell, age 69 of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Dorinda was born February 1, 1957 in the Hermitage Springs Community to the late James Homer and Dolly Louise Daniels Raines. She was a longtime employee of Federal Mogul in Smithville. Dorinda was always ready for a road trip or...

Billy James Key

Billy James Key

Jul 13, 2026

Billy Key was born on February 9, 1941, in Celina, TN and he passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 85.

Billy was the son of Cordell Hull Key and Rosie Long Key. He was a member of Ashlock Church of Christ. He worked Holly Creek Marina for many years, and he...

Richard Allen Norrod

Richard Allen Norrod

Jun 10, 2026

Richard A. Norrod, age 83, of Celina, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2026, in Celina, Tennessee. He was born on November 22, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan.

Richard was a man who believed in doing things the right way and giving his best to every task he took on. He made his living in construction as a masonry contractor, and he...

Linda Birdwell

Linda Birdwell

Jun 6, 2026

Linda “Kendall” Birdwell, born on August 18, 1950, in Mooresville, Indiana, and she passed away on June 6, 2026, at her residence. She was a kind, friendly, and generous woman whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around her. Her life, though brief, was marked by the love of her family and the quiet strength with which she carried...

Angela Joye Vannasdale

Angela Joye Vannasdale

May 17, 2026

Angela "Ma" Joye Vannasdale was born on October 1, 1966 in Madison, TN and she passed away at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the age of 59.

Angel was the daughter of William Charles Amons, Sr and Brenda Martin Amons. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul Vannasdale and...

Shelvie Jean Long

Shelvie Jean Long

Apr 22, 2026

Shelvie Jean Long, age 78, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Celina, Tennessee. She was born on March 31, 1948, in Cumberland, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and quiet strength. She was known to those who loved her as a friendly, intelligent, and loving woman whose presence brought comfort and warmth to her family and...

Timmy Lee Short

Timmy Lee Short

Apr 22, 2026

Timmy Lee Short, age 63, of Celina, Tennessee, passed away on April 22, 2026, in Livingston, Tennessee. He was born on February 18, 1963, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by kindness, practicality, and a strong love for the people and places that mattered most to him.

 Timmy was a friendly, intelligent, and handy man who was known for...

Mary Helen Boots

Mary Helen Boots

Apr 22, 2026

Mary Helen Boots, age 76, of Moss, Tennessee, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love, faith, and devotion to her family and community. Mary Helen will be remembered as a loving, thoughtful, and faith-filled woman whose presence brought comfort and warmth to those around...

Tommy Reecer

Tommy Reecer

Apr 11, 2026

Tommy Reecer, a respected heavy equipment operator and the proud owner of Reecer Construction, passed away peacefully at his residence on April 11, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1945, in Tipton, Indiana. Tommy led a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a zest for adventure.

Tommy’s career was defined by his skill and enterprise in operating heavy equipment,...

Donna "Murray" Likens

Donna "Murray" Likens

Apr 11, 2026

Donna “Murray” Likens, age 58, of Union Hill, Tennessee, passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on December 28, 1967, in Hartsville, Tennessee, and throughout her life she was known as a loving, friendly, and kind woman who touched the hearts of many with her warm spirit and gentle presence.

Donna was a devoted wife to her husband, Alan...

Susie Ann Cherry

Susie Ann Cherry

Apr 5, 2026

Susie Cherry was born on March 27, 1957, in Tompkinsville, KY and passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 69.

Susie was the daughter of Cecil Daniel Holman and Edna Strong Holman. She was a member of Christian Faith. She enjoyed putting puzzles together and reading books.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sally Kay Bonecutter

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

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

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

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...

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