Celina, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.
Ann Clark Deckard
Aug 19, 2024
Ann Clark Deckard was born on September 21, 1975, in Livingston, TN and she passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at The Waters of Gainesboro at the age of 48.
Ann was the daughter of Donald and Jennifer Atchley Adams.
She was a part of the 1993 graduating class at Celina High School. She also attended TCAT in Livingston, Tennessee where...
Mayford Haskell Holt
Aug 18, 2024
Mayford Haskell Holt was born April 30, 1932, in Hilham, TN and he passed away on
Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 92.
He was the son of Andrew Wolford Holt and Alcie Annie Cherry Holt. He met the love of his life,
Ms. Georgia Mae Fikes Holt and they married on November 6, 1954 in Cookeville,...
Katherene Franklin
Aug 16, 2024
Katherene Franklin was born on April 10, 1935, in Clay County, TN and she passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at The Waters of Springfield at the age of 89.
Katherene was the daughter of Tommy and Mandy Likens.
Katherene worked in a garment factory for years and had a special love for Children. She loved spending time with her family.
Survivors...
Virginia Milward Austin
Jul 16, 2024
Virginia Milward Austin was born on February 22, 1952, in Glasgow, Kentucky and she passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Overton Health and Rehab Center in Livingston, Tennessee, at the age of 72.
Virginia was the daughter of the late William Austin and Jacqueline Frost. She was a former resident of Washington, DC where she worked as a concierge...
David Jay Thompson
Jul 11, 2024
In loving Memory of David Jay Thompson, 1995-2024
Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to David, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and cherished friend whose light shone brightly in our lives. David passed away, leaving behind a legacy of passion and creativity that touched everyone who knew him.
From a young age, David possessed an innate talent for...
Timothy Duane Kelly
Jul 10, 2024
Timothy Duane ‘Tim’ Kelly, 59, of Swann Ridge Road in Clay County passed away July 10, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Hospital surrounded by family.
Tim was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 28, 1965, the son of Jackie Nell Meadows Watkins and Albert Michael Kelly. Tim is survived by his son, Ryan Bovinet of Hilham, TN; brothers, Sean (Rita) Kelly of...
Dean Green
Jun 15, 2024
Dean Green was born on June 29, 1944, in the Pea Ridge Community in Clay County, TN, and she passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina, TN, at the age of 79.
Dean was the daughter of Hovie Odeal Raines and Cora Ethel Grogan Raines. She married Donald Green. Dean was employed at OshKosh...
Anna Faye Scott
Jun 13, 2024
Anna Faye Scott was born on November 17, 1943 in Burkesville, Kentucky, and she passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 80.
Anna was the daughter of Ralph and Pauline Roach. She was a member of Free Hills Church of Christ.
She is survived by her son: Donnie Scott; Sisters: Rickie Toms, Shelvie Long,...
Brenda Chambers
Jun 11, 2024
Brenda Chambers was born on July 3, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio and she passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 72.
Brenda was the daughter of Wesley and Ora Smith.
Survivors include her sons, Bruce (Jennifer) Phillips, Micheal Phillips; brother: Benny Smith; grandchildren: Brooke Poston, Tyler Phillips, Austin Phillips, Karlie Phillips; 4 great...
Mitchell Shawn Purser
Jun 5, 2024
Mitchell Shawn Purser was born April 24, 1968, in Florence, Alabama, and he passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence in Celina, TN at the age of 56.
Mitchell was the son of Larry Purser and Polly Watkins Purser Roth. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, brother: Curtis...
Terry "Tata" Phillips
Jun 4, 2024
Terry “Tata” Gene Phillips was born October 5, 1962, in Frankfort, Indiana, and he
passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN at the age of 61.
Tata was the son of William and Anne Phillips. He was a loving father figure to his “kids,” and he was one of the best moonshiners known...
Carolyn Scott Cunningham
May 15, 2024
Carolyn Ann Scott Cunningham age 77 of Moss, TN passed away on May 15, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.Carolyn was born on November 18, 1946, to the late Opal Jewell and Leonard Scott. She worked at Celina K-8 for several years in the front office, doing what she loved, talking to people. She never met a stranger. She was...
Bobby E. Lee
May 7, 2024
Bobby Eugene Lee was born October 24, 1959, in Gainesboro, TN, and he passed away in Overton County, on May 7, 2024, at the age of 64. Bobby was the son of Bobby Keith Lee and Katherine Beulah Boles. He was a jack of all trades and worked in road construction. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Danny...
Al Daniels
May 1, 2024
Gemes Allen Daniels, age 80, was born on June 23, 1943, and passed away at home on May 1, 2024, with his wife, Faye, at his side.
Al was born in Clay County, TN to Charles and Lucy Daniels. He resided in the Pea Ridge Community of Clay County. Al worked most of his life as a rock crusher operator and...
Floyd Cornell Scott
Apr 25, 2024
Floyd Cornell Scott, age 82, was born on December 9, 1941, and passed away at home on April 25, 2024 with his wife, Linda, at his side.Cornell was born in a small cabin on Turkey Neck Bend, KY to Paul and Elsie Scott. He graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1959. After graduation, Cornell moved to Indiana and worked...
Barbara Ann Hale
Apr 19, 2024
Barbara Ann Likens Hale was born November 28, 1958 in Tompkinsville, KY and she passed away at her residence on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 65.Barbara was the daughter of Rex Cliston Likens and Mandy Delois Cherry Likens. She was a homemaker and a member of the Union Hill Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by...
John Stewart Dankowski
Apr 16, 2024
John Stewart Dankowski was born September 30, 1959. He passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born in Fort Myers, FL. At his time of death, he was 64 years old. He passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital in Livingston, TN.John was the son of the late Robert Stanley Dankowski and Betty Jean Ray Dankowski.He married Dorothea Pauline Connor...
Thelma Edith Andrews
Apr 15, 2024
Thelma Edith Hamilton Andrews was born April 25, 1941 in Clay County and she passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 82.She was the daughter of Owens Hamilton and Ethel Garrett Hamilton. She was a member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ in Nashville and a retired pharmacy technician. Mrs....
Wanda Faye Crowder
Apr 3, 2024
Wanda Faye Crowder was born November 18, 1938 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky and she passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 85.
Wanda was the daughter of Lester Guard Kendall and Annie Florence Burnett Kendall. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a business owner, with her late husband...
Velma C. Short
Apr 2, 2024
Velma C. Short was born December 12, 1943, in Pine Top, KY, and she passed away at her residence in Celina, TN, on April 2, 2024 at the age of 80.
Velma was the daughter of James Arbor Cook and Betha Ambergy Cook. She worked as an LPN.
Mrs. Short was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bennie Ray Short; son...


