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James Greene
Sep 2, 2025
James Louis Greene, age 87 of Wartburg, passed away on September 2, 2025.
James was a 1956 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He delivered mail in Wartburg for 40+ years before retiring. James was also known for his love for flying. He was an avid pilot and...
Cecil McCarty
Sep 1, 2025
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. The family is honoring Cecil's wishes to be cremated.
Johnie Adams
Aug 30, 2025
John Boyd (Johnie) Adams left this world surrounded by family on August 30, 2025.
Johnie was born July 7, 1934 to John Calvin and Anna Elizabeth Adams. Johnie enlisted in the Army where he served in Germany during the reconstruction as a Crane and Shovel Operator in the late 1950’s. While talking about his military service, he never failed to say...
Juanita Newport
Aug 30, 2025
Juanita Newport, age 95, of Wartburg, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1930, Juanita lived a life marked by resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.
A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Juanita was known for her steadfast commitment to those she held dear. She married Garland Newport on December 20, 1946,...
Wanda Bowling
Aug 28, 2025
Wanda Josephine Bowling, age 94, passed on to Heaven on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Wanda was a loving wife and mother to David and four daughters, who meant everything to her - Paula Padilla of Mobile, Alabama, Janet Kilgore of Chickamauga Georgia, Vickie Smith of Hixon, TN., and Lynn Perruso of Hixson, TN. She was a kind and giving person who...
Wilbert Tackett
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Wilbert Tackett, age 87 of Wartburg passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Rocky Top, TN.
He is preceded in death by his wife Lorine Tackett; previous wife, Ora Ellen Byrge Tackett; daughter Dorothy Lou; brother Lee Tackett; sister Marie Kennedy
Wilbert is survived by 3 sons, Robert, James, and John Tackett; 2 daughters Litha Kennedy and Verdie & Herbert Kennedy;...
Freda Jo Johnston
Aug 25, 2025
Freda Jo. “Gunter” Johnston Passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 25, 2025.
Freda was born on June 15, 1941, to Lee and Betty Gunter. She was a graduate of WCHS, Class of 1959. In 1966 she was one of the first women hired by Caterpillar where she retired after 35 years of service.
To Freda, God was not...
Emma Lou (Bingham) Meunier
Aug 25, 2025
Emma Lou Bingham-Meunier went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025 after a battle with dementia. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church where she was the church pianist, a role she had for 73 years. She began playing at age 11. Up until the end Miss Emmie maintained her love for her family, friends...
Leroy Stringfield
Aug 25, 2025
Leroy Stringfield a loving father, husband, and grandfather passed away yesterday August 25, 2025 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
He is preceded in death by his mother Nancy Stringfield Knight; grandparents Roy and Bertha Stringfield.
Veteran, 79 years old leaves behind a wife of 7 years, Tommie Stringfield; two daughters Diana Thomas, Marianna Cain and three beautiful grandchildren Bella, Spencer, and...
Skyler Lester
Aug 24, 2025
Skyler Raylen Lester, age 15, passed away August 24, 2025 at her home. She was born May 5, 2010.
Skyler was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone she met. Skyler was beautiful and smart, with a kind heart and an energetic spirit that was beyond her years. Though her...
Kelly Lynn Jones
Aug 20, 2025
Kelly Jones, of Wartburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Kelly was a generous man who dearly loved his family, University of Tennessee football, wrestling, his late cat Izzy, and especially his many friends and coworkers. He took great pride in his career at the Life Care Center, where he often spoke of his deep respect...
Misty Ferguson Creasy
Aug 17, 2025
Misty Ferguson Creasy, age 46, from Roanoke, VA., formerly of Decatur, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her father Daniel Ferguson, Sr.; nephew Jace Ferguson both of Decatur; grandparents Beacher and Evelyn Brown of Oakdale and Jr and Aileen of Decatur; uncle David Brown.
She is survived by her husband...
Eula Mae Hopper
Aug 16, 2025
Eula Mae Hogsed Bruce Hopper, age 87, peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on August 16th, 2025. Eula was born on May 4, 1938, in Murphy, NC to John Everett Hogsed and Bessie Roberts Hogsed. She was the youngest of nine children: Garland, Laudis, Frank, Marshall, J.E., Boyd, Herman, and Pauline.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Wilda Mae Young
Aug 16, 2025
Wilda Mae Young was born March 5, 1939, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Gilbert Young, parents Hubert and Eunice Henry, brothers Ed henry wife Lila and Tom Henry.
She is survived by children Danny Young and wife Joyce, Loretta Mullins, and husband Robert,
Grandchildren Danny Young and wife...
Lamanuel Douglas Lindauer
Aug 13, 2025
Lamanuel Douglas Lindauer was a beloved son, brother, and friend. His smile radiated joy, and he found a great amount of pleasure in simple childhood fun. He and his siblings spent many hours running through the fields and woods at our home, making up games, and reading books that would make him belly laugh. He always had a listening ear...
David Duncan
Aug 13, 2025
David Allen Duncan, Sr, left this world peacefully on August 13, 2025. Dave was born in Ohio but was a long time resident of East Tennessee, with family ties in Ohio. He lived his life unapologetically, no matter what anyone thought. Dave was never one to sugar coat the truth, nor was he one to pretend to be anything other...
Benny Nelson
Aug 12, 2025
Benny Paul Nelson, age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Catoosa surrounded by his family.
Benny was a 36 year employee of the Tennessee Dept. of Forestry. He was a lifelong member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lancing.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leo & Ernestine Nelson and son Michael Leo Nelson.
He is survived by...
Earl King
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Earlee John King, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Earl worked as a machinist for several years at Oak Ridge. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals. Earl loved to draw and has a collection of beautiful pictures he has drawn.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife LaKeisha Danielle King; father John...
Marie Neal
Aug 10, 2025
Laura Marie Neal, age 55, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.
Born on September 19, 1969, Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Janie Kilby; sons, Dakota Brown, Nathan Brown, and Jason Neal; brothers, Jim and Stevie Kilby, and brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Susie Neal.
She is survived by her husband, Jackie Neal; sons, Josh...
J.B. Gibson
Aug 8, 2025
JB Parker Gibson, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. JB was a member of A New Beginning Church in Lancing. JB loved his dad and to play his guitar. He didn’t know a stranger and he had a big heart for everyone.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents George and Pearl Gibson...
James Greene
Sep 2, 2025
James Louis Greene, age 87 of Wartburg, passed away on September 2, 2025.
James was a 1956 graduate of Central High School in Wartburg. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He delivered mail in Wartburg for 40+ years before retiring. James was also known for his love for flying. He was an avid pilot and...
Cecil McCarty
Sep 1, 2025
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 7:00 p.m. The family is honoring Cecil's wishes to be cremated.
Johnie Adams
Aug 30, 2025
John Boyd (Johnie) Adams left this world surrounded by family on August 30, 2025.
Johnie was born July 7, 1934 to John Calvin and Anna Elizabeth Adams. Johnie enlisted in the Army where he served in Germany during the reconstruction as a Crane and Shovel Operator in the late 1950’s. While talking about his military service, he never failed to say...
Juanita Newport
Aug 30, 2025
Juanita Newport, age 95, of Wartburg, Tennessee, passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1930, Juanita lived a life marked by resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family.
A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Juanita was known for her steadfast commitment to those she held dear. She married Garland Newport on December 20, 1946,...
Wanda Bowling
Aug 28, 2025
Wanda Josephine Bowling, age 94, passed on to Heaven on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Wanda was a loving wife and mother to David and four daughters, who meant everything to her - Paula Padilla of Mobile, Alabama, Janet Kilgore of Chickamauga Georgia, Vickie Smith of Hixon, TN., and Lynn Perruso of Hixson, TN. She was a kind and giving person who...
Wilbert Tackett
Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Wilbert Tackett, age 87 of Wartburg passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Rocky Top, TN.
He is preceded in death by his wife Lorine Tackett; previous wife, Ora Ellen Byrge Tackett; daughter Dorothy Lou; brother Lee Tackett; sister Marie Kennedy
Wilbert is survived by 3 sons, Robert, James, and John Tackett; 2 daughters Litha Kennedy and Verdie & Herbert Kennedy;...
Freda Jo Johnston
Aug 25, 2025
Freda Jo. “Gunter” Johnston Passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on August 25, 2025.
Freda was born on June 15, 1941, to Lee and Betty Gunter. She was a graduate of WCHS, Class of 1959. In 1966 she was one of the first women hired by Caterpillar where she retired after 35 years of service.
To Freda, God was not...
Emma Lou (Bingham) Meunier
Aug 25, 2025
Emma Lou Bingham-Meunier went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2025 after a battle with dementia. She was a member of White Oak Baptist Church where she was the church pianist, a role she had for 73 years. She began playing at age 11. Up until the end Miss Emmie maintained her love for her family, friends...
Leroy Stringfield
Aug 25, 2025
Leroy Stringfield a loving father, husband, and grandfather passed away yesterday August 25, 2025 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
He is preceded in death by his mother Nancy Stringfield Knight; grandparents Roy and Bertha Stringfield.
Veteran, 79 years old leaves behind a wife of 7 years, Tommie Stringfield; two daughters Diana Thomas, Marianna Cain and three beautiful grandchildren Bella, Spencer, and...
Skyler Lester
Aug 24, 2025
Skyler Raylen Lester, age 15, passed away August 24, 2025 at her home. She was born May 5, 2010.
Skyler was a light in the lives of everyone who knew her. She brought joy, laughter, and love to everyone she met. Skyler was beautiful and smart, with a kind heart and an energetic spirit that was beyond her years. Though her...
Kelly Lynn Jones
Aug 20, 2025
Kelly Jones, of Wartburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Kelly was a generous man who dearly loved his family, University of Tennessee football, wrestling, his late cat Izzy, and especially his many friends and coworkers. He took great pride in his career at the Life Care Center, where he often spoke of his deep respect...
Misty Ferguson Creasy
Aug 17, 2025
Misty Ferguson Creasy, age 46, from Roanoke, VA., formerly of Decatur, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her father Daniel Ferguson, Sr.; nephew Jace Ferguson both of Decatur; grandparents Beacher and Evelyn Brown of Oakdale and Jr and Aileen of Decatur; uncle David Brown.
She is survived by her husband...
Eula Mae Hopper
Aug 16, 2025
Eula Mae Hogsed Bruce Hopper, age 87, peacefully passed into the presence of the Lord on August 16th, 2025. Eula was born on May 4, 1938, in Murphy, NC to John Everett Hogsed and Bessie Roberts Hogsed. She was the youngest of nine children: Garland, Laudis, Frank, Marshall, J.E., Boyd, Herman, and Pauline.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Wilda Mae Young
Aug 16, 2025
Wilda Mae Young was born March 5, 1939, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Gilbert Young, parents Hubert and Eunice Henry, brothers Ed henry wife Lila and Tom Henry.
She is survived by children Danny Young and wife Joyce, Loretta Mullins, and husband Robert,
Grandchildren Danny Young and wife...
Lamanuel Douglas Lindauer
Aug 13, 2025
Lamanuel Douglas Lindauer was a beloved son, brother, and friend. His smile radiated joy, and he found a great amount of pleasure in simple childhood fun. He and his siblings spent many hours running through the fields and woods at our home, making up games, and reading books that would make him belly laugh. He always had a listening ear...
David Duncan
Aug 13, 2025
David Allen Duncan, Sr, left this world peacefully on August 13, 2025. Dave was born in Ohio but was a long time resident of East Tennessee, with family ties in Ohio. He lived his life unapologetically, no matter what anyone thought. Dave was never one to sugar coat the truth, nor was he one to pretend to be anything other...
Benny Nelson
Aug 12, 2025
Benny Paul Nelson, age 85 passed away peacefully at his home in Catoosa surrounded by his family.
Benny was a 36 year employee of the Tennessee Dept. of Forestry. He was a lifelong member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lancing.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leo & Ernestine Nelson and son Michael Leo Nelson.
He is survived by...
Earl King
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Earlee John King, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Earl worked as a machinist for several years at Oak Ridge. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals. Earl loved to draw and has a collection of beautiful pictures he has drawn.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife LaKeisha Danielle King; father John...
Marie Neal
Aug 10, 2025
Laura Marie Neal, age 55, of Oakdale, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025.
Born on September 19, 1969, Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Sammy and Janie Kilby; sons, Dakota Brown, Nathan Brown, and Jason Neal; brothers, Jim and Stevie Kilby, and brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Susie Neal.
She is survived by her husband, Jackie Neal; sons, Josh...
J.B. Gibson
Aug 8, 2025
JB Parker Gibson, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. JB was a member of A New Beginning Church in Lancing. JB loved his dad and to play his guitar. He didn’t know a stranger and he had a big heart for everyone.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents George and Pearl Gibson...
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