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Veachel Pennington
Apr 6, 2023
Mrs. Veachel Pennington, age 78, of Celina, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral with Robert Cox officiating.
She was born on June 21, 1944,...
Lester B Boles
Apr 6, 2023
Mr. Lester B. Boles, age 76, of Hilham, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Upton Hay Funeral Home with Donna Savage officiating and interment to follow in the McDonald Cemetery. Visitation with the family will...
Dudley B. Rich
Apr 3, 2023
Mr. Dudley B. Rich, age 82, of Celina, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Celina First Baptist Church with Eric Copass officiating and interment to follow in the Williams Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, April 5,...
Helen Frances Overstreet
Mar 29, 2023
Mrs. Helen Frances Overstreet, age 89, of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her residence.
Graveside Services will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Overstreet Family Farm.
She is survived by her children, Peggy Brown, Jane Scott, Henry Overstreet, and Angell Poindexter; grandchildren, Hanna Boles, Rachel...
Marvin Edward Sweezy
Mar 28, 2023
Mr. Marvin Sweezy, age 92, of Moss, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2023, at Signature Heath of Monroe.
The family has chosen cremation to honor his wishes.
He is survived by his son, Raymond Sweezy; daughters Laura Sweezy Aleksich, and Linda Baer; granddaughter, Yvonne Aleksich; great-grandchildren, Ramona Aleksich, and Barron Brown; brother,...
Catherine Ledbetter
Mar 27, 2023
Mrs. Catherine Ledbetter, age 62, of Celina, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Livingston Regional Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating and interment to follow in the Ray Williams Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday,...
Evelyn Birdwell
Mar 26, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Birdwell, age 94, of the Hermitage Springs Community, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel Upton Hay Funeral Home with Kevin Donaldson officiating and interment to follow in the W.J. Cherry Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family...
Benny Mcbride
Mar 23, 2023
Benny McBride, age 75 of Alpine, TN, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Overton Co. Nursing Home.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Upton-Hay Funeral Home at 307 West Lake Ave, Celina, TN 38551. A private graveside service will be at...
Bennie Reed Plumlee
Mar 20, 2023
Mr. Bennie Reed Plumlee, age 101, of Moss, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Monroe County Medical Center.
Graveside Services will be held Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Moss Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be conducted in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 7:00...
Elmer Carson Killmon
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. Elmer Carson Killmon, age 87, formerly of the Vernon Community, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Killmon officiating and interment to follow in the Moss Cemetery. Visitation with...
Cecil Elbert Poindexter
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...
Joan Sweezy
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...
Andy Scott
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 ...
Elizabeth Mclerran
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...
Daisy Renodin
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...
Linda Arms
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...
Janice Devoe
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...
Paul W Brown
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...
Boyd Parsons
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...
Jimmie Proffitt
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....
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