All Obituaries

Clay County resident and native Betty Jean Thompson Webb, age 91, of the Pea Ridge Community was born on October 22, 1932, and passed from this life on March 27, 2024. Betty was a daughter of the late Domer and Flossie Thompson. She married Jesse Webb, who survives, on August 2, 1952. She worked for over 30 years at Clay Apparel and OshKosh B'Gosh, where she retired. She attended Rock Springs Church of Christ her entire life. She loved gardening, flowers and being outdoors. Betty was...

Mrs. Esta Faye Watson, age 80, of Celina, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Craig Ogletree and Kenny Westmoreland officiating with interment to follow in the Ashlock Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service. She is survived by her spouse Johnnie...

Mr. Tommy Spears, age 58, of Celina, TN passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Spears Stop & Shop. If anyone would like to bring food or drinks it would be greatly appreciated. He is survived by his wife, Patty Spears; daughters, Laura (Tyler) Mills and Jasmine Spears; granddaughter, Jayden Bond; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn his passing. The...

Mr. Ellis Hicks, age 58, of Whitleyville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at The Palace. The family is honoring his wishes by choosing cremation and to forgo any services, they will celebrate his life through memories. He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Dyer and Monica Asberry; nieces, Tara Asberry and Jessica Dyer; special nieces, Crystal Jo Key and Sarah Likens; great-nephews, Caden, Gavin, Devin, and Aaron; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn his...

Mr. Claude E. Hamilton, known to most as Dump, age 88, of Celina, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Charles Smith officiating with interment to follow in the Fitzgerald Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, March 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin...

Ms. Judy Sue Burnette, age 77, of Celina, TN passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Dennis Miller officiating with interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until time for the service. She is survived by...

Mr. Winton Andrew Dillon, age 63, of Celina, TN passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with John Copeland officiating with interment to follow in the Turkeytown Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, March 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. until time for the service. He is survived by his daughter and...

Mrs. Betty Jane Upton, age 82, of Celina, TN passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center. The family has chosen cremation to honor her wishes, no services to announce at this time. She is survived by her son, Glenn Johnson; grandson, Joseph Glenn Johnson; brother, Harold Carmack; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing. The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Betty Jane Upton.

Mr. Jacky Watson, age 63, of Celina, TN passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital. Celebration of life will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until time for the celebration of life to begin. He is survived by his daughter, Megan Volk (Robert); grandchildren, Brennan and Locklyn Volk; mother, Barbara Watson; brothers, Jerry...

Ms. Martha Rich, age 88, of Celina, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Nick Melton officiating with interment to follow in the Fitzgerald Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time for the...