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Celina, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.

Sandra "Lee" Rettig

Sandra "Lee" Rettig

Mar 5, 2025

Sandra “Lee” Rettig was born July 19, 1943, in St. Petersburg FL, and she passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 81. Sandra was married to the love of her life Harley Rettig for 45 years.

She was the daughter of Franklin Jones and Lillian Matthews Jones, and she was known for being...

Walter Malcom Raines

Walter Malcom Raines

Mar 5, 2025

Walter Malcom Raines was born April 30, 1946, in Celina, TN and he passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 78.

Mr. Raines was the son of Hovie Raines and Cora Ethel Raines. Walter married Ms. Glenda Adams on December 31, 1971. He worked for the Clay County Highway Department for over twenty years.

Preceded...

Willis Smith

Willis Smith

Mar 4, 2025

Willis Smith was born March 22, 1937 in Clay County, TN and he passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 87.

Mr. Smith was the son of Earnest Frank Smith and Mertie K. Armer Smith.  He was a retired school bus driver and a farmer.  He was a resident of...

Lois Ann Graf

Lois Ann Graf

Mar 2, 2025

Lois Ann Graf was born April 26, 1949 in Virginia, and she passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Celina Health Care and Rehab in Celina, TN at the age of 75.

She was the daughter of John Guy and Leola Guy and she was an office worker in the finance field.

She was preceded in death by her parents and...

Billie Ralph Harper III

Billie Ralph Harper III

Feb 12, 2025

Billie Ralph Harper III was born on December 20, 1985, in Gallatin, TN, and he passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 39. 

Billie was known for helping and taking in anyone who needs help. He also had a special place in his heart for Little Charity Church in Oneida, TN.

Preceded in death by his grandparents: Helen...

Wrenley Rae Spears

Wrenley Rae Spears

2025

Wrenley Rae Spears, February 10, 2025, infant daughter of Ethan Spears and Jayleigh Harris.

 She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents: Charles Maxwell, Donnie Spears, Anita Sue Harris and an aunt Kristen Hamilton.

Wrenley is survived by her parents: Ethan Spears of Celina, TN and Jayleigh Harris of Livingston, TN; paternal grandparents: Patricia (Calvin Hamilton) Spears of Celina, TN, Terry (Jolissa...

Willie Clyde Scott

Willie Clyde Scott

Jan 27, 2025

Willie Clyde Scott was born on September 17, 1940, in Burkesville, Ky, and he passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Palace Healthcare and Rehab in Red Boiling Springs, TN at the age of 84.

Willie Clyde married the late Frances Jean Adams Scott on March 31, 1959. He worked as a farmer and was a member of the...

Alan Edwin Rossi

Alan Edwin Rossi

Jan 4, 2025

Alan Edwin Rossi, born on January 25, 1957 in New Jersey, and he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence in Hilham, TN on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 68.   Alan spent his early years in New Jersey with his mother, Lorraine, before moving to California later in life. 



A talented mechanic with a passion for...

Bruce Napier

Bruce Napier

Jan 3, 2025

Bruce Napier was born May 5, 1936 in Buckhorn, KY and he passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 88.

He was the son of Floyd Napier and Blanche McIntosh Napier.  He was a construction manager, mason and a member of the Christian Church.  He was a veteran of the US Army....

Charles J. Zywusko

Charles J. Zywusko

Dec 31, 2024

Charles J. Zywusko was born on May 20, 1953.  He passed away on December 31, 2024 at his residence in Celina, TN.  At the time of his death, Mr. Zywusko was 71 years old.

The family has chosen cremation with no service to announce at this time. 

Mr. Zywusko is survived by a  host of family and friends that will mourn his...

Edith "Marie" Groce

Edith "Marie" Groce

Dec 14, 2024

Edith “Marie” Groce was born on September 25, 1945, in Clay County, TN, and she passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina, TN at the age of 79.

Marie was married to Ricky Groce.  She worked as a factory worker for years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Thena Smith; husband: Ricky Groce;...

Vlasta Marie Parish

Vlasta Marie Parish

Dec 10, 2024

On December 10, 2024, Vlasta “Val” Smid Bastian Parish, 99, a loving mother, grandmother, great-

grandmother, and animal lover, died quietly at home. For those who loved her, she left this earth exactly

as we would expect — quietly, unassuming, and without wanting to bother or burden anyone.  

Born on April 28, 1925, to the late Rudolph and Marie Novotny Smid in Chicago,...

Kent Allen Thompson

Kent Allen Thompson

Dec 3, 2024

Kent Allen Thompson was born on April 14, 1938, in Celina, TN, and he passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab at the age of 86. He was a lifelong residence of the Pea Ridge Community.

Kent was married to the love of his life Irine Thompson who passed away May 3, 2024. He was known...

Vickie Sue Hogan-Withers

Vickie Sue Hogan-Withers

Nov 30, 2024

Vickie Sue Hogan-Withers was born on March 14,1969 in Burkesville, KY, and she passed away on Saturday, November 30,2024, at her residence in Celina, TN at the age of 55.

Vickie was a physical therapist that was devoted to her patients.  She loved to spend time with her family, and she enjoyed riding in her Jeep.

She was the daughter of Chester...

Brenda Joyce Poole

Brenda Joyce Poole

Nov 29, 2024

Brenda Joyce Poole was born on February 24, 1956 in Celina, TN, and she passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN at the age of 68.

Brenda married Bobby Poole on January 3, 1981.  She was a wonderful cook and homemaker.  She was a fan of the Tennessee Vols.  

Preceded  in death by her...

Robbin Marie Warren

Robbin Marie Warren

Nov 28, 2024

 Robbin Marie Warren was born on December 18, 1961 in Jackson County, TN, and she passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her residence in Celina, TN at the age of 62.

She was the daughter of Shirley and Earline Cox.  

Preceded in death by her parents, Brother-in-Laws: Danny Petty, Gary Langford, Elvis Warren, Timothy Warren; and Sister-in-Law: Jill Cox.

Survivors...

Richard Wilson Burris

Richard Wilson Burris

Nov 21, 2024

Richard Wilson Burris was born on August 12, 1950, in Clay County, TN and he passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab at the age of 74. 

Richard was the son of the late Herman and Bertha Burris. 

 He worked hard as a farmer. He loved spending time with his family and was a member of the...

"Speedo" Danny Vaughn Williams

"Speedo" Danny Vaughn Williams

Nov 15, 2024

“Speedo” Danny Vaughn Williams was born on February 1, 1955, in Clay County, TN and he passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 69. 

Speedo was the son of the late James Garrett and Rosa Lee Williams. 

 He worked as an auto mechanic. He loved spending time with his family and was a...

Roberta Sue Price

Roberta Sue Price

Nov 10, 2024

Roberta Sue Price was born December 12, 1942 in Scottsville, KY and she passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY at the age of 81.

She was the daughter of George D. Whitney and Frances Louise Calvert. She worked in law enforcement and was a member of the East Side Church of Nazarene...

Dwight David Boles

Dwight David Boles

Nov 2, 2024

Dwight David Boles was born February 12, 1958 in Overton County, TN and he passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center at the age of 66.

Dwight was born to Agnes Dillon Boles and was a mechanic.

Preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Dillon Boles, sister, Carolyn Boles and brothers, William and Ray Boles.

Survived by son,...

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