Clay County Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Celina, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Celina and Clay County, TN.

Mayford Haskell Holt

Mayford Haskell Holt

Aug 18, 2024

Mayford Haskell Holt was born April 30, 1932, in Hilham, TN and he passed away on

Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 92.

He was the son of Andrew Wolford Holt and Alcie Annie Cherry Holt. He met the love of his life, 

Ms. Georgia Mae Fikes Holt and they married on November 6, 1954 in Cookeville,...

Katherene Franklin

Katherene Franklin

Aug 16, 2024

Katherene Franklin was born on April 10, 1935, in Clay County, TN and she passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at The Waters of Springfield at the age of 89. 

Katherene was the daughter of Tommy and Mandy Likens. 

Katherene worked in a garment factory for years and had a special love for Children. She loved spending time with her family.

Survivors...

Virginia Milward Austin

Virginia Milward Austin

Jul 16, 2024

Virginia Milward Austin was born on February 22, 1952, in Glasgow, Kentucky and she passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Overton Health and Rehab Center in Livingston, Tennessee, at the age of 72.

 Virginia was the daughter of the late William Austin and Jacqueline Frost. She was a former resident of Washington, DC where she worked as a concierge...

David Jay Thompson

David Jay Thompson

Jul 11, 2024

In loving Memory of David Jay Thompson, 1995-2024

Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to David, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and cherished friend whose light shone brightly in our lives. David passed away, leaving behind a legacy of passion and creativity that touched everyone who knew him.

From a young age, David possessed an innate talent for...

Timothy Duane Kelly

Timothy Duane Kelly

Jul 10, 2024

Timothy Duane ‘Tim’ Kelly, 59, of Swann Ridge Road in Clay County passed away July 10, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Hospital surrounded by family.

Tim was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 28, 1965, the son of Jackie Nell Meadows Watkins and Albert Michael Kelly. Tim is survived by his son, Ryan Bovinet of Hilham, TN; brothers, Sean (Rita) Kelly of...

Dean Green

Dean Green

Jun 15, 2024

Dean Green was born on June 29, 1944, in the Pea Ridge Community in Clay County, TN, and she passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina, TN, at the age of 79.

Dean was the daughter of Hovie Odeal Raines and Cora Ethel Grogan Raines. She married Donald Green.  Dean was employed at OshKosh...

Anna Faye Scott

Anna Faye Scott

Jun 13, 2024

Anna Faye Scott was born on November 17, 1943 in Burkesville, Kentucky, and she passed away on Thursday June 13, 2024 surrounded by her family at the age of 80.

Anna was the daughter of Ralph and Pauline Roach. She was a member of Free Hills Church of Christ.

She is survived by her son: Donnie Scott; Sisters: Rickie Toms, Shelvie Long,...

Brenda Chambers

Brenda Chambers

Jun 11, 2024

Brenda Chambers was born on July 3, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio and she passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Livingston Regional Hospital at the age of 72. 

Brenda was the daughter of Wesley and Ora Smith.  

Survivors include her sons, Bruce (Jennifer) Phillips, Micheal Phillips; brother: Benny Smith; grandchildren: Brooke Poston, Tyler Phillips, Austin Phillips, Karlie Phillips; 4 great...

Mitchell Shawn Purser

Mitchell Shawn Purser

Jun 5, 2024

Mitchell Shawn Purser was born April 24, 1968, in Florence, Alabama, and he passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at his residence in Celina, TN at the age of 56.

Mitchell was the son of Larry Purser and Polly Watkins Purser Roth. He was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, brother: Curtis...

Terry "Tata" Phillips

Terry "Tata" Phillips

Jun 4, 2024

Terry “Tata” Gene Phillips was born October 5, 1962, in Frankfort, Indiana, and he

passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Tri Star Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN at the age of 61.

Tata was the son of William and Anne Phillips. He was a loving father figure to his “kids,” and he was one of the best moonshiners known...

Carolyn Scott Cunningham

Carolyn Scott Cunningham

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Ann Scott Cunningham age 77 of Moss, TN passed away on May 15, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.Carolyn was born on November 18, 1946, to the late Opal Jewell and Leonard Scott. She worked at Celina K-8 for several years in the front office, doing what she loved, talking to people. She never met a stranger. She was...

Bobby E. Lee

Bobby E. Lee

May 7, 2024

Bobby Eugene Lee was born October 24, 1959, in Gainesboro, TN, and he passed away in Overton County, on May 7, 2024, at the age of 64. Bobby was the son of Bobby Keith Lee and Katherine Beulah Boles. He was a jack of all trades and worked in road construction. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Danny...

Al Daniels

Al Daniels

May 1, 2024

Gemes Allen Daniels, age 80, was born on June 23, 1943, and passed away at home on May 1, 2024, with his wife, Faye, at his side.

Al was born in Clay County, TN to Charles and Lucy Daniels. He resided in the Pea Ridge Community of Clay County. Al worked most of his life as a rock crusher operator and...

Floyd Cornell Scott

Floyd Cornell Scott

Apr 25, 2024

Floyd Cornell Scott, age 82, was born on December 9, 1941, and passed away at home on April 25, 2024 with his wife, Linda, at his side.Cornell was born in a small cabin on Turkey Neck Bend, KY to Paul and Elsie Scott. He graduated from Cumberland County High School in 1959.  After graduation, Cornell moved to Indiana and worked...

Barbara Ann Hale

Barbara Ann Hale

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Ann Likens Hale was born November 28, 1958 in Tompkinsville, KY and she passed away at her residence on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the age of 65.Barbara was the daughter of Rex Cliston Likens and Mandy Delois Cherry Likens.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Union Hill Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by...

John Stewart Dankowski

John Stewart Dankowski

Apr 16, 2024

John Stewart Dankowski was born September 30, 1959. He passed away on April 16, 2024.  He was born in Fort Myers, FL.  At his time of death, he was 64 years old. He passed away at Livingston Regional Hospital in Livingston, TN.John was the son of the late Robert Stanley Dankowski and Betty Jean Ray Dankowski.He married Dorothea Pauline Connor...

Thelma Edith Andrews

Thelma Edith Andrews

Apr 15, 2024

Thelma Edith Hamilton Andrews was born April 25, 1941 in Clay County and she passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 82.She was the daughter of Owens Hamilton and Ethel Garrett Hamilton.  She was a member of the Jackson Street Church of Christ in Nashville and a retired pharmacy technician.  Mrs....

Wanda Faye Crowder

Wanda Faye Crowder

Apr 3, 2024

Wanda Faye Crowder was born November 18, 1938 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky and she passed away at Celina Health and Rehab on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the age of 85.

 

Wanda was the daughter of Lester Guard Kendall and Annie Florence Burnett Kendall.  She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a business owner, with her late husband...

Velma C. Short

Velma C. Short

Apr 2, 2024

Velma C. Short was born December 12, 1943, in Pine Top, KY, and she passed away at her residence in Celina, TN, on April 2, 2024 at the age of 80.

 

Velma was the daughter of James Arbor Cook and Betha Ambergy Cook. She worked as an LPN.

 

Mrs. Short was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bennie Ray Short; son...

Deresa Jane Napier

Deresa Jane Napier

Mar 12, 2024

Deresa Jane Napier was born December 12, 1961, in Chamblee, GA, and she passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her residence in Celina, TN at the age of 62.

Deresa Napier was the daughter of the late James Pete Slate and Bernice Gardner Slate. She worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.

She was preceded in...

About Clay County Funeral Home Obituaries

Clay County Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Celina & Clay County, TN. With services throughout Tennessee that are updated regularly. Find local Celina, Tennessee obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when Clay County Funeral Home posts tributes

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

GriefSteps Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Share by: