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Sherron R. Hill
Aug 7, 2024
Ms. Sheron R. Hill, age 66, of Celina, TN passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.
The family has chosen cremation with no further arrangements to be announced.
She is survived by her nephew, Charles Short (Misty); niece, LeeAnn Hill; as well as a host of great nieces,...
Betty Jo Dailey
Jul 30, 2024
Ms. Betty Jo Dailey, age 65, of Hilham, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at home.
The family has chosen cremation to honor her wishes.
She is survived by her sons, Joe Watson (Amber), Craig Capps (Christy); mother, Helen Dailey; sisters, Sue Ashburn and Lisa McDonald; grandchildren; Acelyn Capps and Lyla Watson;...
Beulah Elise Mclerran
Jun 9, 2024
Mrs. Beulah Elise McLerran, age 94, of Celina, TN passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kevin Donaldson officiating and interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation...
Danny Sexton
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Danny Sexton, age 74, of Mount Juliet, TN passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Adult Hospital.
The family has chosen cremation and will conduct a celebration of life at a later date.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Darrian Williams, Trey Sexton, Brett Sexton, Riley Sexton, Payton Houchens,...
Georgia Philpott
May 27, 2024
Mrs. Georgia Philpott, age 85, of Celina, TN passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Radcliff, Kentucky.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Bobby Bartlett officiating and interment to follow in the Freehill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will...
David Cornell Smith
May 18, 2024
Mr. David Cornell Smith, age 78, of Moss, TN passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Richard Smith officiating and interment to follow in the Moore Cemetery. Visitation with the family...
Leon Watson
May 14, 2024
Mr. Leon Watson, age 80, of Celina, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland and Craig Ogletree officiating and interment to follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation...
Thomas "Tommy" Delk
May 12, 2024
Thomas "Tommy" H. Delk, age 50, born May 10, 1974, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2024, in Temple, Georgia. The family has chosen cremation, and a celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Shanky Branch Church of God. He is survived by his sons Justin (Paige) Delk of Moss, Tn. and...
Gregory Gene Grant
May 3, 2024
Mr. Gregory Grant, age 66, of Celina, TN passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his residence.
The family has chosen cremation to honor his wishes, they will conduct a private celebration of life at a later date.
He is survived by his daughter, Candace Simas; grandson, Paul Moorhead Jr.; father, Jerry Grant;...
Lecta Walker Grace
Apr 26, 2024
Mrs. Lecta Walker Grace, age 101, of Loudon, TN passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Neighborhood of Tellico Village.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating with interment to follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation...
Joyce Marie (Spivey) Strong
Apr 21, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Marie Spivey Strong, age 66, of Moss, TN passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Michael Stinson and Homer Dailey officiating with interment to follow in...
Betty Jean Thompson Webb
Mar 27, 2024
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...
Esta Faye Watson
Mar 26, 2024
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...
Tommy Spears
Mar 24, 2024
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...
Ellis R. Hicks
Mar 24, 2024
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...
Claude E. Hamilton (Dump)
Mar 19, 2024
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...
Judy Sue Burnette
Mar 16, 2024
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...
Winton Andrew Dillon
Mar 8, 2024
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...
Betty Jane Upton
Feb 23, 2024
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;...
Jacky Watson
Feb 18, 2024
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...
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