Upton-Hay Funeral Home

01/29/2026

Clyde Preston Moore

Mr. Clyde Preston Moore, age 93, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Kenny Westmoreland officiating and interment to follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, February 2, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time for the service.

He was born on Thursday, January 26, 1933, to the late Charles and Lissie (Copas) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his spouse, Chloe Nell (Anderson) Moore; and siblings, Otis Moore, Charles Whitson Moore, Jr., Opal Henson, Mable Whittemore, and Doris Taylor.

Clyde and Chloe owned and operated Moore’s Deli Bake here in Celina. If you had the privilege of eating there, you know exactly what I am talking about, but if you never had the opportunity, you truly missed out. Clyde knew hard work and dedication. Always willing to lend a helping hand, a good friend to many.

He enjoyed feeding the birds, raising chickens and his dogs. He absolutely loved his dogs. He made monthly trips to buy cheerios and dog treats, spending hundreds of dollars; he took the best care of his animals. They will sure miss him.

Clyde is survived by his daughters, Anita Hobson (David Poole), Angela McElroy, and Jennifer Combs (Rickey); 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Don Moore; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn his passing.

The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Clyde Preston Moore.

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01/27/2026

Lola Ada McLerran Morris

Mrs. Lola Ada McLerran Morris, age 98, of Celina, TN, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 11, 1927, in a two-room log cabin in Celina Tennessee. She was the youngest daughter of Harlan and Nina (Walker) McLerran and the wife of the late Stone B. Morris, whom she married on July 3, 1946. She was a member of the New Hope Church of Christ, which she attended regularly, until she became a resident of the Overton County Health and Rehabilitation Center in 2019.

Lola was preceded in death by parents, Harlan and Nina McLerran; daughter, Debbie Morris; husband, Stone B. Morris; brothers, Claude, Cordell, and Willie McLerran; sisters, Florence Watson and Mae Smith; grandchildren, Melanie Turner and Clay Comer; and son in law, Wilbur Comer.

She is survived by her son, Stone D. Morris (Carolyn) of Tompkinsville, KY; daughters, Janet Comer (Charles), Betty Comer all of Gamaliel, KY, Dona Zoodsma (Paul) of Cookeville, TN, Connie Turner (Keith) of Hestand, KY; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 plus great-great grandchildren; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Beaty and all the dedicated nurses/staff at Overton County Health and Rehab Center for their kindness, patience, and loving care during Lola’s residency, and especially during her final months.

Pallbearers: Chas Comer, Paul Jr. Zoodsma, John Zoodsma, Cameron Morris, Garrett Turner, and Cody Turner.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and before the funeral on January 30, 2026. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery in Moss, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Pastor Stone D. Morris, her son.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made to the Macedonia Cemetery.

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01/17/2026

Robert Fortna

Mr. Robert Fortna, age 66, of Celina, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The family has chosen cremation with no services to announce at this time. For complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit our website at www.uptonhayfuneral.com.com

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01/13/2026

Mrs. Geneva Bartlett, age 89, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. For complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit our website at www.uptonhayfuneralhome.com

01/08/2026

Judy Carol Conner

Ms. Judy Carol Conner, age 71, of Celina, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Summit Medical Center.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Upton Hay Funeral Home with James Hamilton officiating and interment to follow in the Hamilton Addition of the Fitzgerald Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, January 9, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until time for the service.

She was born on Tuesday, July 27, 1954, to the late Claude and Evelyn (Ledbetter) Conner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Conner.

Judy worked at OshKosh for twenty-four years and then went on to be a sitter or caregiver for other people. She enjoyed watching television in her free time, soap operas were her favorite.

She loved the Lord, and reading in the bible. She attended church when she was able.

Judy had a kind voice and loving manor; she was a sweet soul that will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her brother, Roscoe Conner; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn her passing.

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01/02/2026

Edna Sue Davis

Edna Sue Davis born August 19, 1940. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Spivey and sons, Jerry Bruce Davis (Kimberly Sue) and Tony Glenn Davis (Kimberly Ann). She had three grandchildren, Shannon Nathaniel, Jamie Glenn, and Matthew Clay. She also had six great-grandchildren, Jessie, Ruthie, Jayden, Jaxxon, Averie, and Tanner.

We had the pleasure of taking care of our mother the last two years of her life as the disease grew progressively harder for her to function. Just know that dementia is a horrible disease that kills many and it’s even more horrible to watch the progression of the disease.

She was a great mother, a loving mother someone you could count on in time of need. She was a great housekeeper and a great cook. She loved animals and nature. She loved working in the yard and growing flowers, bushes, and trees of all types. Mushroom hunting was her favorite.

She loved collecting glass of all kinds. Some of her favorites were Fenton, bird crystal, inverted strawberry, and anything in between.

She enjoyed eating and visiting with family and friends. She enjoyed shopping, antique shopping, garage sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, gambling and the great outdoors.

She was able to live all of her life at home, all except for the last eleven days of her life which she spent without food or a drink, and that was heartbreaking to watch. Her struggles are over now, and she can finally rest in peace.

She was my best friend and will be sadly missed. We will not say goodbye, but we will say until we meet again.

I love you Mom.

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12/31/2025

SERVICES POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE
Mrs. Geneva Bartlett, age 89, of Celina, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. For complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit our website at www.uptonhayfuneralhome.com

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12/28/2025

Mrs. Mamie Lee Poindexter, age 90, of Cookeville, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. For complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit our website at www.uptonhayfuneralhome.com

12/27/2025

Julia "Bernice" (Belcher) Parsons

Julia “Bernice” (Belcher) Parsons, 82, formerly of Greenfield, passed peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Gary Herndon officiating and interment to follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until time for the service.

Bernice was born on December 22, 1943, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Harlan) Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by death by her spouse Boyd Parsons; son, Patrick Bruce Parsons; and sisters, Betty Smith and Beatrice Hale.

She is survived by her daughters, Rissa Herndon and husband, Gary, of New Palestine, and Tammy York and husband, Bill, of Acton; brother, Frank Belcher and wife, Janice, of Greenfield; grandchildren, Melissa Gipson and husband, Mike, Jennifer Pyrcioch and husband, Jake, Jonathan Schiewer and wife, Chelsea, and Julianne Dale and husband, Jacob; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Webb of Celina, Tennessee; lifelong friend, Carol Billlingsley of Indianapolis; and several nieces and nephews.

The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Julia “Bernice” Parsons.

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12/23/2025

Ms. Tonya LaRae Scott, age 62, of Celina, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her residence.
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12/16/2025

Mr. Daniel Adam Tinsley, age 45, of Celina, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. For complete obituary or to leave condolences, please visit our website at https://www.uptonfuneralhome.com/listings

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12/12/2025

Blanche Louise Wells, age 99, of Celina Tennessee. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at home peacefully, with family surrounding her. For complete obituary, or to leave condolences, please visit https://www.johnstonfuneralhome.com