Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Bobby Crouch
Aug 29, 2026
Bobby Dale Crouch, 73, of Shady Grove, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Crouch and Mary Schneider, and his grandparents, Arthur and Susie Nance.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Elinor Crouch; his son, Cale Crouch and wife Amanda,
Stepdaughter Telese Sietsema and his grandchildren, Caleigh, Evan, and Reese...
Lawrence "Julio" Valdivia
Sep 14, 2026
Lawrence “Julio” Valdivia, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 14, 2026.
He was an avid Nascar fan with Jeff Gordan as his favorite driver. He was a collector of almost everything but especially Hot Wheels! Recently, he built a mancave to showcase his collection. Also, he was into RC drift cars and enjoyed racing them at...
Rose Aytes
Sep 14, 2026
Rose Ann (Jones) Aytes passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, September 14, 2026, after a lingering illness. Rose was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on January 4th, 1948, daughter of Garfield and Lena Mae Jones of Coalfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband William David Aytes, a sister Mary Adkins, niece Jessica Martin, brother-in-law George Martin,...
Mary Jo Wilson
Sep 12, 2026
Mary Jo Davis Wilson passed away on September 12, 2026. She was born March 18, 1936, in Coalfield, TN.Mary Jo retired from State of Tennessee after 42 years of service. She had a career and a busy home life with her husband and three children. She was a member of First Baptist Church.Mary Jo was preceded in death by her...
Harvey Eugene Ward
Sep 12, 2026
On Saturday afternoon of Sept 12, 2026, Harvey Eugene Ward passed away peacefully at his house. He departed this world for his heavenly home and his last words spoken were THANK YOU JESUS!
A retired coal miner, Eugene loved Jesus, his family and his country. He was a wonderful, Godly example for anyone who was blessed to be part of his...
Danny Hutson
Sep 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Danny Lee Hutson
Danny Lee Hutson, 76, of Sunbright, Tennessee, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Danny was a man who rarely sat still for long. He was a true jack of all trades and seemed to have a knack for fixing, building, or figuring out just about anything. If something was broken, Danny was likely the person...
David Allen Smith
Sep 9, 2026
David Allen Smith passed on September 9, 2026, at the age of 47, at Island Home Health and Rehab.
David was born on September 10, 1978, to Jerry and Diane Smith. He was a loving father and a wonderful husband who always put his family first. He loved playing video games in his spare time, and his favorite saying was "OH...
Michael Brown "Love of My Life"
Sep 9, 2026
Michael Stephen BrownJuly 13, 1955 – September 9, 2026Michael Stephen Brown, 71, passed away on September 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime defined by faith, hard work, devotion, laughter, kindness, and an immeasurable love for his family.Michael was born on July 13, 1955, to Charles and Dorothy Brown. Throughout his life, he was a man deeply rooted in his faith...
Franklin "Junior" Hester
Sep 9, 2026
Franklin Lee Hester Jr. went home to be with the Lord September 9th, peacefully, at his home with his loving wife of 34 years by his side. He fought a short battle with cancer. Frank loved the Lord and was ready to go to his heavenly home.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Papaw. He had a laugh...
Harold O'Steen
Sep 4, 2026
Harold David O'Steen Sr. was born on August 8, 1947, to Boy E. O'Steen and Marie Stokes.
Harold leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathy Nolan O'Steen; two daughters, Amy Pope (Travis) and Kimberly Adams; one son, David O'Steen; one grandson, Kyle Solomon; two granddaughters, Hayley McDonald (Adam) and Carly Adams; and one great-granddaughter, Harper McDonald.
He is also survived by his brother,...
Jeff Hall
Sep 1, 2026
Jeff Wiley Hall, age 60, of Deer Lodge passed away at his home on September 1, 2026. He was born April 27, 1966 to Randall and Eva Hall.
Jeff loved working on Mopar cars, camping and fishing, traveling, he loved teaching and his leadership was amazing to watch. But most of all he loved his family and spending as much time...
Julia Grace Byrge
Aug 28, 2026
Julia Grace Byrge, age 88, of Devonia passed away August 29, 2026 at Diversicare in Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Willie Lively Byrge.
Julie enjoyed spending time with family, crocheting and crossword puzzles.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Cordis Byrge, Johnny Byrge, Curtis Byrge; sisters Mary Daugherty and infant sister Laura Byrge.
She...
Thomas "Tom" Sexton
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Ray Sexton, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
He is preceded in death by his parents JR and Pauline Wyrick Sexton; mother and father-in-law Arvil and Hester Tilson; precious granddaughter LeeAnn Taylor; brother David Sexton; sisters Kathy Weatherford and Brenda Melhorn; sisters-in-law Faye Jones, and Wanda Emrihen;...
Shirley Mae Underwood
Aug 24, 2026
Shirley Mae Underwood, age 82, of Sunbright, passed peacefully on Monday, August 25, at the Cumberland Medical Center, with her son and daughter at her side.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Underwood; parents Orville and Nellie Galloway; brothers Harold and Buddy Galloway; sisters, Wanda and Clara.
Three sons survive her: Bill (Crystal), John (Ginger) and Paul Underwood.
Daughter: Faydra
Grandchildren:...
JP Durham
Aug 23, 2026
JP Durham Jr., age 58, born August 28,1967, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. His life-long partner and best friend of 40 years Millie Howard Durham; sons Justin Durham and Joshua Durham (Marian).
JP is also survived by many family members, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that were dear to his heart. Also,...
Linda Bunch
Aug 23, 2026
Linda Hope Bunch, age 74, of Petros, Tennessee, departed our world to be with our heavenly Father and her loving husband William Bunch on August 23rd at 12:42 am. Paradise gained a wonderful soul and she once again can hold the hand of her prince charming and hear his voice. They had been together for 59 years and she yearned...
Kermit "Sonny" Lipford
Aug 18, 2026
Kermit "Sonny" Lipford, age 85 of Harriman, formerly of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away August 18, 2026. He was born November 10, 1940 in Bonny Blue, VA.
He was of the Catholic faith, a veteran of the United States Navy, and he loved fishing, hunting, and watching the Braves play.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita (Stan) Rains of...
Carolyn Faye Northrup
Aug 18, 2026
Carolyn Faye Northrup, born February 17, 1942, passed August 18, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ivan (Bud) Northrup, father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sisters Janet Byrd, Elizabeth Dial.
Survived by Son and daughter-in-law Joe and Susan Northrup, Sister Judy (Jerry) Williams; granddaughters Sarah(Jordan) Nix, Shayla(Zachery) Stewart, Grandson Seth(Cierra) Carney. Great...
Bobby Crouch
Aug 29, 2026
Bobby Dale Crouch, 73, of Shady Grove, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Crouch and Mary Schneider, and his grandparents, Arthur and Susie Nance.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Elinor Crouch; his son, Cale Crouch and wife Amanda,
Stepdaughter Telese Sietsema and his grandchildren, Caleigh, Evan, and Reese...
Lawrence "Julio" Valdivia
Sep 14, 2026
Lawrence “Julio” Valdivia, age 60, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 14, 2026.
He was an avid Nascar fan with Jeff Gordan as his favorite driver. He was a collector of almost everything but especially Hot Wheels! Recently, he built a mancave to showcase his collection. Also, he was into RC drift cars and enjoyed racing them at...
Rose Aytes
Sep 14, 2026
Rose Ann (Jones) Aytes passed away at the age of 78 on Monday, September 14, 2026, after a lingering illness. Rose was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on January 4th, 1948, daughter of Garfield and Lena Mae Jones of Coalfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband William David Aytes, a sister Mary Adkins, niece Jessica Martin, brother-in-law George Martin,...
Mary Jo Wilson
Sep 12, 2026
Mary Jo Davis Wilson passed away on September 12, 2026. She was born March 18, 1936, in Coalfield, TN.Mary Jo retired from State of Tennessee after 42 years of service. She had a career and a busy home life with her husband and three children. She was a member of First Baptist Church.Mary Jo was preceded in death by her...
Harvey Eugene Ward
Sep 12, 2026
On Saturday afternoon of Sept 12, 2026, Harvey Eugene Ward passed away peacefully at his house. He departed this world for his heavenly home and his last words spoken were THANK YOU JESUS!
A retired coal miner, Eugene loved Jesus, his family and his country. He was a wonderful, Godly example for anyone who was blessed to be part of his...
Danny Hutson
Sep 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Danny Lee Hutson
Danny Lee Hutson, 76, of Sunbright, Tennessee, passed away on September 10, 2026.
Danny was a man who rarely sat still for long. He was a true jack of all trades and seemed to have a knack for fixing, building, or figuring out just about anything. If something was broken, Danny was likely the person...
David Allen Smith
Sep 9, 2026
David Allen Smith passed on September 9, 2026, at the age of 47, at Island Home Health and Rehab.
David was born on September 10, 1978, to Jerry and Diane Smith. He was a loving father and a wonderful husband who always put his family first. He loved playing video games in his spare time, and his favorite saying was "OH...
Michael Brown "Love of My Life"
Sep 9, 2026
Michael Stephen BrownJuly 13, 1955 – September 9, 2026Michael Stephen Brown, 71, passed away on September 9, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime defined by faith, hard work, devotion, laughter, kindness, and an immeasurable love for his family.Michael was born on July 13, 1955, to Charles and Dorothy Brown. Throughout his life, he was a man deeply rooted in his faith...
Franklin "Junior" Hester
Sep 9, 2026
Franklin Lee Hester Jr. went home to be with the Lord September 9th, peacefully, at his home with his loving wife of 34 years by his side. He fought a short battle with cancer. Frank loved the Lord and was ready to go to his heavenly home.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Papaw. He had a laugh...
Harold O'Steen
Sep 4, 2026
Harold David O'Steen Sr. was born on August 8, 1947, to Boy E. O'Steen and Marie Stokes.
Harold leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathy Nolan O'Steen; two daughters, Amy Pope (Travis) and Kimberly Adams; one son, David O'Steen; one grandson, Kyle Solomon; two granddaughters, Hayley McDonald (Adam) and Carly Adams; and one great-granddaughter, Harper McDonald.
He is also survived by his brother,...
Jeff Hall
Sep 1, 2026
Jeff Wiley Hall, age 60, of Deer Lodge passed away at his home on September 1, 2026. He was born April 27, 1966 to Randall and Eva Hall.
Jeff loved working on Mopar cars, camping and fishing, traveling, he loved teaching and his leadership was amazing to watch. But most of all he loved his family and spending as much time...
Julia Grace Byrge
Aug 28, 2026
Julia Grace Byrge, age 88, of Devonia passed away August 29, 2026 at Diversicare in Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Willie Lively Byrge.
Julie enjoyed spending time with family, crocheting and crossword puzzles.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Cordis Byrge, Johnny Byrge, Curtis Byrge; sisters Mary Daugherty and infant sister Laura Byrge.
She...
Thomas "Tom" Sexton
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Ray Sexton, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
He is preceded in death by his parents JR and Pauline Wyrick Sexton; mother and father-in-law Arvil and Hester Tilson; precious granddaughter LeeAnn Taylor; brother David Sexton; sisters Kathy Weatherford and Brenda Melhorn; sisters-in-law Faye Jones, and Wanda Emrihen;...
Shirley Mae Underwood
Aug 24, 2026
Shirley Mae Underwood, age 82, of Sunbright, passed peacefully on Monday, August 25, at the Cumberland Medical Center, with her son and daughter at her side.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Underwood; parents Orville and Nellie Galloway; brothers Harold and Buddy Galloway; sisters, Wanda and Clara.
Three sons survive her: Bill (Crystal), John (Ginger) and Paul Underwood.
Daughter: Faydra
Grandchildren:...
JP Durham
Aug 23, 2026
JP Durham Jr., age 58, born August 28,1967, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. His life-long partner and best friend of 40 years Millie Howard Durham; sons Justin Durham and Joshua Durham (Marian).
JP is also survived by many family members, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that were dear to his heart. Also,...
Linda Bunch
Aug 23, 2026
Linda Hope Bunch, age 74, of Petros, Tennessee, departed our world to be with our heavenly Father and her loving husband William Bunch on August 23rd at 12:42 am. Paradise gained a wonderful soul and she once again can hold the hand of her prince charming and hear his voice. They had been together for 59 years and she yearned...
Kermit "Sonny" Lipford
Aug 18, 2026
Kermit "Sonny" Lipford, age 85 of Harriman, formerly of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away August 18, 2026. He was born November 10, 1940 in Bonny Blue, VA.
He was of the Catholic faith, a veteran of the United States Navy, and he loved fishing, hunting, and watching the Braves play.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita (Stan) Rains of...
Carolyn Faye Northrup
Aug 18, 2026
Carolyn Faye Northrup, born February 17, 1942, passed August 18, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ivan (Bud) Northrup, father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sisters Janet Byrd, Elizabeth Dial.
Survived by Son and daughter-in-law Joe and Susan Northrup, Sister Judy (Jerry) Williams; granddaughters Sarah(Jordan) Nix, Shayla(Zachery) Stewart, Grandson Seth(Cierra) Carney. Great...

