All Obituaries

Willard “Ray” Jackson, age 74, of Oliver Springs passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 12, 1945.   He is preceded in death by his long-time wife and companion, Bobbie Duncan Jackson; parents, Harlan and Ida Jackson.   He is survived by his daughters, Regina (Leroy) Cook, and Tabby Jackson; sons, Billy Ray Jackson and Harlan Jackson; 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Hattie “Sissy” (Bobby) White and...

Barbara Vera Chapman passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on January 20, 2020. She was 84 years of age. Barbara was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she raised her family and modeled for them the love of God and of her neighbors, coordinating and preparing meals for grieving families and serving as a Sunday School teacher to toddlers for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Chapman; daughter, Natalie Aleta Chapman; and an...

JOSEPH RILEY KESTERSON age 68 of Crossville, TN departed this life on Friday January 17, 2020. He went home to be with his Lord and Master, friends and loved ones who have gone before him. He was at his home surrounded by his wife and children by his side. He was born October 16, 1951 in Lancing, TN the son of Jefferson Roland and Mary Matilda Stringfield Kesterson. Joe was well known and loved by everyone he met. A journeyman tool maker by trade, he made his living and provided for his...

Ms. Cora “Irene” LaRue, age 97, of Sunbright passed away January 16, 2020 at NHC Healthcare in Gallatin, TN.  Ms. Irene was known for loving life, family and the Lord.  She was a member who loved her church family at Sunbright First Baptist.  She loved traveling with Helen, Paul and friends and made many senior citizens trips.  She was always thankful for the blessings of life and always had a positive outlook on life. She was also known as “The Queen of...

Billy Hobbs, Sr., age 80, of Petros, TN passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.  He served his country for 4 years in the US Navy.  He was also a policeman for 5 years in Atlanta Georgia before he retired from Brushy Mountain Prison in Petros for 32 years.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Gladys Hobbs; wife, Barbara Hobbs; twin brother, Bob Hobbs.   He is survived by his daughter, Enola Gay (Isaac) Santana; son,...

Norma Cartwright age 84, formerly of Wartburg passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.   She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ann Elliott; husband Ralph Cartwright and 1 sister.   She is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters.   The family will receive friends Monday, January 20, 2020 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the St. Anns’ Church with the mass to follow with Father Mike Sweeney officiating.     Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve...

Mayvone Cansadie Adkins “Ma”, age 91 born June 2, 1928 to Tommy and Maggie Adams passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020.   She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Adkins; parents, Tommy and Maggie Adams; sisters, Reba Robbins, Minnie Lavender, Myrtle Newman, Maxine Hall, Margie Davis and Marybell Robbins; brothers, Albert Adams and James Adams.    She is survived by her daughter, Gail (John) Hammond; son, Kenny (Delores) Adkins; grandsons,...

Jay D. Aytes age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home January 8, 2020.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Rebecca Aytes; granddaughter, Victoria Hensley; sister, Wanda Blakley; brothers, Leonard, Pete, Reed and Roy Aytes of Frankfort; nephews, Allen, John, Aaron, Jerry and Doug Aytes.   He is survived by his daughter, Marsha Hensley of Newport, TN; son, J.J Aytes; sisters, Mable Phillips of Lancing, Alice Herr of Plainsfield, MD and Gertrude Lowe of...

Bobby L. Harris, age 84, formerly of Mossy Grove, TN passed away at his home in Leesburg, GA. on Monday, January 6, 2020.   He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie (Croley) Harris; 2 granddaughter and 1 grandson.   He is survived by 4 daughters, Kathy Lee of Leesburg, GA., Christine (Kenny) Howard of Oakdale, TN., Jackie (Bob Hayes) Harris of Dawson, GA., Linda (Danny) Raburn of Sylvester, GA.; 2 sons, Paul D. (Kimberly) Harris of Sylvester and Bobby L. Harris II. Of...

Floyd Leonard Sims age 92, of Oakdale, TN. went to his heavenly home January 4, 2020 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman.   He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Edith Sims; daughter, Betty Sims; brothers, Lonnie Sims, Ernest Sims; sisters, Lelia Bowlin, Dean Boshears and Dee Sims.   He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Sims and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.   The family will receive friends...