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Celina, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.

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,...

Priscilla "Lulu" Louise Page

Priscilla "Lulu" Louise Page

Oct 28, 2024

Priscilla “Lulu” Louise Page was born on October 25, 1957 in Clay County, TN and she passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab at the age of 67. 

Lulu was the daughter of Phillip Page and Mildra Andrews Page. 

 She worked as a restaurant cook for years and had a special gift for making delicious foods. She...

Gregory Eugene Taylor

Gregory Eugene Taylor

Oct 8, 2024

Gregory Eugene Taylor, a resident of Celina, Tennessee, passed away at Cookeville Regional Medical Center on October 8, 2024, at the age of 53. He was born on April 20, 1971 in Springfield IL. Greg worked for Clay County Highway Department.

He is survived by his sons: Gregory Gene Taylor of Celina TN, Evan Eugene Taylor of Celina TN; brother Mark...

John C. Dailey

John C. Dailey

Oct 2, 2024

John Cameron Dailey was born October 14, 1968 in Celina, TN and he passed away at Signature Health Care in Algood on  Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 55.

He was the son of Bobbie Martin Dailey and Reta Carolyn Allen Dailey. He was disabled and was a resident of Pacesetters in Cookeville for a number of years.

His father...

Bobby Westmoreland

Bobby Westmoreland

Sep 30, 2024

Bobby Westmoreland, a cherished resident of Celina, Tennessee, passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on September 30, 2024, at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Lester and Irene Westmoreland born on July 6, 1939, in Celina, Tennessee.  Bobby was a member of the Church of Christ ,a life time member of Masonic Lodge, and...

Linda Sue Groce

Linda Sue Groce

Sep 30, 2024

Linda Sue "Susie:" Groce was born June 12, 1976 in Shelton, WA and she passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at her residence in Moss, TN at the age of 48.

She was the daughter of Michael J. Morgan and Linda S. Rogers Bleichner.  She was a scale operator for Tyson Foods.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother...

Kevin Westmoreland

Kevin Westmoreland

Sep 23, 2024

Kevin Westmoreland, a cherished resident of Celina, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on September 23, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on January 28, 1965 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, Kevin was a member of the Church of Christ and an avid golfer spending countless hours at Hidden Hills Country Club in Tompkinsville, KY where he was a member.

He is...

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