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Walter Edgar Elam, Jr

Walter Edgar Elam, Jr

Aug 27, 2025

Mr. Walter Edgar Elam, Jr, age 77, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

He was born on Friday, August 6, 1948, to the late Walter Edgar Sr. and Nelle (Gray) Elam. In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tiffany Elam and Bridget Williams; grandson, Wesley...

Dana Lewis Emberton

Dana Lewis Emberton

Aug 24, 2025

Mr. Dana Lewis Emberton, age 82, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Joe Clark officiating and interment to follow in the Boles Family Cemetery. Visitation...

Jewel Ann Spivey

Jewel Ann Spivey

Aug 15, 2025

Ms. Jewel Ann Spivey, age 72, of Celina, TN, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Murfreesboro.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with John Vaughn officiating and interment to follow in the McBride Cemetery. Visitation...

Phillip Todd Strong

Phillip Todd Strong

Aug 6, 2025

Mr. Phillip (Todd) Strong, age 96, of Moss, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Monroe County Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Tim Eaton and Chris Vinson officiating and interment to follow in the Macedonia Cemetery....

James Clements

James Clements

Jul 10, 2025

Mr. James Clements, age 87, of the Clementsville Community, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Kevin Donaldson officiating and interment to follow in the Doc Hall Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

Susan Elizabeth Arms

Susan Elizabeth Arms

Jul 6, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Arms, age 46, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Brad Brown officiating and interment to follow at the Donaldson Cemetery. There will be...

Judy Lynn

Judy Lynn

Jul 6, 2025

Mrs. Judy Lynn, age 86, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her residence.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Doc Hall Cemetery with Jeremy Bilbrey officiating. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at...

Edward Hatcher

Edward Hatcher

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Edward Hatcher, age 72, of the Mt. Vernon Community, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Anthony Knight officiating and interment to follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the...

Charles Richard Chitwood

Charles Richard Chitwood

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Charles Richard Chitwood, age 79, of Tompkinsville, Ky, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Monroe County Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Tim McHenry and Dr. Jerry Bean officiating and interment to follow in the Moss...

Terrie Jo Buck

Terrie Jo Buck

Jun 22, 2025

Mrs. Terrie Jo Buck, age 80, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence.

The family has chosen cremation to honor her wishes with no services to announce at this time.

She was born on Wednesday, June 13, 1945 to the late James and Lois (Sparks) Knotts. In addition...

Phillip Stanley Cherry

Phillip Stanley Cherry

Jun 13, 2025

Phillip Stanley Cherry, 71, of Coal City, IN passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Upton-Hay Funeral Home with interment to follow in the Jonestown Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until...

James Charles (Charlie) Copeland

James Charles (Charlie) Copeland

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. James Charles (Charlie) Copeland, age 75, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Tim Andreanopoulos and Ricky Melton officiating and interment to follow in the Copeland Family Cemetery. Visitation...

John Klus Jr.

John Klus Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. John Klus Jr., age 96, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his residence.

The family has chosen cremation to honor his wishes with no services to announce at this time.

He is survived by his sons, John Klus III, and Chuck Klus; daughters, Colleen Edwards, Gail Scharf, and...

Linda Jean Webb

Linda Jean Webb

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Linda Jean Webb, age 82, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Greg Watson and Daniel Stewart officiating and interment to follow in the...

William Hershell Mcgee

William Hershell Mcgee

May 25, 2025

William Hershell McGee, a wild and adventurous 9-year-old or in his words "2 and a quarter," was born on February 29, 2016. There was never a dull moment from playing his crazy, imaginative games to digging "ponds" in our front yard. He loved sports of all kinds. He pitched for his little league team and was just accepted...

Jesse Paul (Jr.) Haley

Jesse Paul (Jr.) Haley

May 25, 2025

Mr. Jesse Paul Haley, Jr., age 78, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Old Hickory, TN.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Celina First Baptist Church with Eric Copass officiating and interment to follow in the Bethany Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. Visitation with...

Louise Smith Young

Louise Smith Young

May 13, 2025

Mrs. Louise Smith Young, age 91, of Celina, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at NHC Healthcare.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating and interment to follow in the Butlers Landing Cemetery. Visitation with the...

Joyce Nell Anderson

Joyce Nell Anderson

May 6, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Nell Anderson, age 76, of Celina, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kevin Smith officiating and interment to follow in the Moore Cemetery. Visitation...

Martha Elaine Scott Western

Martha Elaine Scott Western

Apr 28, 2025

Mrs. Martha Elaine Scott Western, age 75, of Rickman, TN, formerly of Celina, TN passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Stephen Moore officiating and interment to follow in the Fitzgerald...

Georgia Mae Scott

Georgia Mae Scott

Apr 27, 2025

Mrs. Georgia Mae Scott, age 88, of Hilham, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating and interment to follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation with the family...

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