Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Cecil Elbert Poindexter, age 91, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Benji Bailey and Willie Kerr officiating and interment to follow in the Ashlock Cemetery. Visitation...

Mar 1, 2023

Mrs. Joan Sweezy, age 87, of Moss, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Signature Heath in Tompkinsville.

The family has chosen cremation to honor her wishes.

She is survived by her spouse, Edward Sweezy; son, Raymond Sweezy; daughter Laura Sweezy Aleksich; granddaughter, Yvonne Aleksich; great-grandchildren, Ramona Aleksich, and Barron Brown; sisters, Larae...

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. Andy Scott, age 60, of Celina, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

A Committal Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Cemetery.

The family has chosen cremation to honor his wishes.

A Memorial Service will be held ...

Jan 28, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth McLerran, age 88, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Heritage Pointe Senior Living.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland and Dennis Miller Officiating and interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation...

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Daisy Renodin, age 80, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home Monday, January 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Craig Ogletree officiating and interment to follow in the McColgan Cemetery. Visitation with the family will...

Jan 24, 2023

Mrs. Linda Arms, age 76, of Celina, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Livingston Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 10 :00 a.m. with Eric Copass officiating and interment to follow in the John H. Stone Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

Jan 17, 2023

Mrs. Janice DeVoe, age 72, of Celina, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until time for the celebration...

Jan 11, 2023

Mr. Paul W. Brown, age 91, of Moss, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Dennis Miller officiating and interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

Dec 23, 2022

Boyd Parsons, age 79, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022. Boyd was born on May 18, 1943 on the McFarland Creek Farm, that sat on the Kentucky/Tennessee line, to John and Mary (Coleman) Parsons. He was very proud of his southern farm roots. He attended school in Celina, Tennessee. He married Julia Bernice...

Dec 22, 2022

Mr. Jimmie Proffitt, age 82, of Celina, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Livingston Regional Hospital.

The family honored his wishes by choosing cremation.

He is survived by his brother, Earl (Glenda) Proffitt, of London, KY; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors that will mourn his passing....

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Ollie V. Long, age 85, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Eddie White officiating and interment to follow in the Fitzgerald Cemetery. Visitation with the...

Dec 11, 2022

Mr. Ronald Gene Moss, age 80, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his residence.

Interment will take place Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (PT) in Eternal Valley Memorial Park Santa Clarita, California.

He is survived by his daughters, Laurie and Sierra; grandchildren, Sara Roberson, Lauren Gant, Ryan...

Nov 29, 2022

Mrs. Thelma Brown, known to most as TJ, age 62, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at her residence.

Funeral services will be private. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

She is survived by her spouse, Stacy Brown; sons, Ron (Dana)...

Nov 27, 2022

Mildred Katherine "Kaye" Head Maxwell, 88 of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.  Kaye was born May 2, 1934 in Gainesboro, TN to the late Bethel Fay and Lovie Mai Head.

She owned and operated cosmetology schools (Hair Fashions by Kaye Beauty College) for over 40 years, in the Indianapolis area. Prior to that she...

Nov 26, 2022

Mr. John Michael Rich, age 53, of Celina, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Centennial Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Craig Ogletree, Ricky Melton and Alan West officiating and interment to follow in the Fitzgerald...

Nov 15, 2022

Mrs. Zelpha (Wilmoth) Baker, age 89, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Dale Reagan officiating and interment to follow in the Unionhill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will...

Nov 4, 2022

Mrs. Jane (Reba Creola) Robbins, age 90, of Moss, TN, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating and interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation...

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Cross, age 97, of the Oak Grove Community, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Signature of Monroe in Tompkinsville, KY.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Nathan Sherrell officiating and interment to follow in the Unionhill Cemetery....

Nov 2, 2022

Mr. Glen (Joe) Swan, age 83, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Butlers Landing Cemetery with Kenny Westmoreland officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday, November 4, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30...

Oct 26, 2022

Mr. WC White, age 79, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the White Family Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo White; son, Tom (Donna) White; grandchildren; Cori (Ashley) White, Justin White, Taylor...