Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ira Van Norstran
Mar 21, 2015
Ira Fred VanNorstran, age 85 of Mossy Grove, passed away Saturday March 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Ira enjoyed farming, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He was a 43 year member of the Emerald Lodge #377 and retired from Roane Electric after 30 years.
He is preceded in death by...
Macel Chaney
Mar 19, 2015
Macel Chaney age 94 of Sunbright went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Life Care of Morgan County. Born May 2, 1920, she was the last of 9 siblings of the late Sam and Sadie Cromwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Herman Chaney and infant daughter: Lorena Mae....
Hollis Reed
Mar 19, 2015
Hollis Wellington Reed, of the Burrville community, passed away Thursday March 19, 2015 at his home. He was born in Oneida, TN on July 2, 1915. He was a very successful farmer in Morgan County, serving as Justice of the Peace for 25 years, president of Farm Bureau for 20 years, was a director for the Morgan County CO-OP,...
Bernes Griffith
Mar 17, 2015
Mrs. Bernes Griffith age 86 of Wartburg passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Life Care of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her husband Alex Griffith and infant Son.
She is survived by her daughters: Wanda Griffith and Mary and Kenneth Newport all of Wartburg Son: Edward Griffith and wife Judy of Wartburg 4...

Robby Foster
Mar 13, 2015
Robby Lee Foster of Petros died Friday, March 13, 2015. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother: Robin and Della Foster.
He is survived by his wife: Tina Foster Children: Alisha and Jordan Foster Grandchildren: Ava, Khloie and Gavin Brother: Frank and wife Marilyn Sister: Carol Hensley and husband Wayne Brother: Jeff and wife...

Sherry Turner
Mar 13, 2015
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VisitationMarch 17, 2015 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Schubert Funeral Home 1318 Knoxville Hwy Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6677
Funeral ServiceMarch 17, 2015 7:00 PM
Schubert Funeral Home 1318 Knoxville Hwy Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6677
Graveside ServiceMarch 18, 2015 11:00 AM
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J Francis
Mar 12, 2015
J C Francis, 87 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. JC was saved at and member of Old Fashioned Pilot Mountain Baptist Church. JC was an Army Veteran who served his country in Korea. His occupations included miner, logger and steel mill worker. He enjoyed doing wood work, racing, farming and spending...
Ollie Hamby
Mar 11, 2015
Ollie Hamby age 94 of Lancing passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband: Carl Hamby, Daughter: Mary Helen Diden and Son: Vernon Hamby, Brothers: Gordon & Donald Ellis, Son-in-law: Jim Peters.
She is survived by her Children: Geraldine Hamby, Leland Hamby and wife Collen, Truman Hamby and wife Sharon, Robert...
John Vespie
Mar 10, 2015
John Fredrick Vespie age 47 of Wartburg went to be with the Lord on March 10,2015. He was born on October 25, 1967 in Joliett Illinois. He was the Pastor at Bible Baptist Church in Lancing Tn for 14 years. He served as a volunteer Chaplain for the (MEPS) Military Entrance Processing Center. He was preceded in death by...
Raymond Newberry
Mar 7, 2015
Raymond L. Newberry age 84 of Wartburg TN. Went to be with his Lord on the morning of March 7th, 2015 from the Life Care Center of Morgan County, He was born April 1st 1930 in Morgan County. He made his living as a steel worker in Joliet Il. And also worked in steel at the Tennessee Forging Steel...

Tammy Collins
Mar 3, 2015
Tammy Collins age 45 of Oakdale passed away suddenly on March 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by father; Leroy Collins, Nephew; Rustin Dewayne Grayson.
She is survived by her mother; Nellie Powers Oran, Sister; Deidra Golliher and husband Jeff, Brothers; Terry Collins, Brian Collins and wife Linda. Also several nieces, nephews and friends.
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Shirley Vann
Mar 2, 2015
Shirley Bradshaw Vann age 65 went home to Heaven, March 2, 2015 after a long illness. Mrs Vann was a long time resident of Petros. She was preceded in death by her parents: Anna and Tom Bradshaw, Husband: Jackie Vann, sons: Jackie Wayne Jr., Ricky Bradshaw, Daughter: Anna Vann Keathley, Brother: Dolphus Bradshaw and Son-in-law: Robbie Foster.
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Gus Chilton
Mar 1, 2015
Gustavous William Chilton, "Gus" 88 of Wartburg, went to be with his risen Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2015. Gus was born July 13, 1926 and was the son of the late Louise Heidel and Dillard Chilton. He served in the Marines on the USS Aircraft Carrier during World War II. He was also preceded in death by a brother...
Bobbie Rankin
Mar 1, 2015
Bobbie Jo Rankin, age 82 of the Joyner community passed away at home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Born on February 26, 1933 to the late Nina and Bill Thornton, also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years: Ben Rankin Son: Van Rankin and wife Janice,...
Myra Heidle
Feb 28, 2015
Myra F. Heidle, age 85 passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015.
She is survived by her husband: Bobby R. Heidle, Sr. Children: Bobby Heidel, Jr. and wife Karen, Yvonne Beaubien and husband Daniel and Dawn Davis Grandchildren: Eric Heidel, Joey Greenlee and Adam Beaubien
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 12:00...
Clara Phillips-Armes
Feb 28, 2015
Clara Louise Phillips-Armes, age 84, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2015, at Northhaven Healthcare in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by husband, Clyde Elmer Armes, and daughter, Rose Armes Young.
She is survived by her loving daughter; Sandra Farmer, and her faithful son-in-law, Howard E. Farmer, Jr. both of Knoxville Granddaughters Mary Armes of...

Genevieve Aytes
Feb 20, 2015
Genevieve Darlene "Genny" Aytes, age 60 of the Frankfort Community went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved parents, Myrle and Imogene Aytes on Friday February 20, 2015. She was born October 31, 1954. Genny lived her life for the Lord and taking care of her family & friends. Genny was always the first...
James Diden
Feb 18, 2015
James G. Diden, 67, passed away on February 18, 2015. Retired from the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, he was the son of the late Jeff and Helen Newberry Diden of Lancing. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include brothers and spouses: Edd and Joan Diden; Johnny and Wanda Diden; Curtis and Jenny Diden; and one sister,...

Virginia Williams
Feb 17, 2015
Virginia Bunch Williams, age 66 went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long hard fight with cancer. Born in Roane County, June 23, 1948, she was a member of Potter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Virgil and Mary Sue Bunch, Infant sister, Mother and Father-in-law: Sam and Edith Williams,...
Winnie Freels
Feb 16, 2015
Winnie Mae Freels, 67 of Wartburg, TN went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2015. Winnie was the daughter of the late Ray and Oma Maden also of Wartburg. She was employed with Central High School of Wartburg working with Special needs children from 1986 to 1997. Winnie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as...
Ira Van Norstran
Mar 21, 2015
Ira Fred VanNorstran, age 85 of Mossy Grove, passed away Saturday March 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Ira enjoyed farming, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He was a 43 year member of the Emerald Lodge #377 and retired from Roane Electric after 30 years.
He is preceded in death by...
Macel Chaney
Mar 19, 2015
Macel Chaney age 94 of Sunbright went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Life Care of Morgan County. Born May 2, 1920, she was the last of 9 siblings of the late Sam and Sadie Cromwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband: Herman Chaney and infant daughter: Lorena Mae....
Hollis Reed
Mar 19, 2015
Hollis Wellington Reed, of the Burrville community, passed away Thursday March 19, 2015 at his home. He was born in Oneida, TN on July 2, 1915. He was a very successful farmer in Morgan County, serving as Justice of the Peace for 25 years, president of Farm Bureau for 20 years, was a director for the Morgan County CO-OP,...
Bernes Griffith
Mar 17, 2015
Mrs. Bernes Griffith age 86 of Wartburg passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Life Care of Morgan County. She was preceded in death by her husband Alex Griffith and infant Son.
She is survived by her daughters: Wanda Griffith and Mary and Kenneth Newport all of Wartburg Son: Edward Griffith and wife Judy of Wartburg 4...

Robby Foster
Mar 13, 2015
Robby Lee Foster of Petros died Friday, March 13, 2015. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother: Robin and Della Foster.
He is survived by his wife: Tina Foster Children: Alisha and Jordan Foster Grandchildren: Ava, Khloie and Gavin Brother: Frank and wife Marilyn Sister: Carol Hensley and husband Wayne Brother: Jeff and wife...

Sherry Turner
Mar 13, 2015
Check back for full obituary
VisitationMarch 17, 2015 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Schubert Funeral Home 1318 Knoxville Hwy Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6677
Funeral ServiceMarch 17, 2015 7:00 PM
Schubert Funeral Home 1318 Knoxville Hwy Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6677
Graveside ServiceMarch 18, 2015 11:00 AM
...
J Francis
Mar 12, 2015
J C Francis, 87 of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2015. JC was saved at and member of Old Fashioned Pilot Mountain Baptist Church. JC was an Army Veteran who served his country in Korea. His occupations included miner, logger and steel mill worker. He enjoyed doing wood work, racing, farming and spending...
Ollie Hamby
Mar 11, 2015
Ollie Hamby age 94 of Lancing passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband: Carl Hamby, Daughter: Mary Helen Diden and Son: Vernon Hamby, Brothers: Gordon & Donald Ellis, Son-in-law: Jim Peters.
She is survived by her Children: Geraldine Hamby, Leland Hamby and wife Collen, Truman Hamby and wife Sharon, Robert...
John Vespie
Mar 10, 2015
John Fredrick Vespie age 47 of Wartburg went to be with the Lord on March 10,2015. He was born on October 25, 1967 in Joliett Illinois. He was the Pastor at Bible Baptist Church in Lancing Tn for 14 years. He served as a volunteer Chaplain for the (MEPS) Military Entrance Processing Center. He was preceded in death by...
Raymond Newberry
Mar 7, 2015
Raymond L. Newberry age 84 of Wartburg TN. Went to be with his Lord on the morning of March 7th, 2015 from the Life Care Center of Morgan County, He was born April 1st 1930 in Morgan County. He made his living as a steel worker in Joliet Il. And also worked in steel at the Tennessee Forging Steel...

Tammy Collins
Mar 3, 2015
Tammy Collins age 45 of Oakdale passed away suddenly on March 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by father; Leroy Collins, Nephew; Rustin Dewayne Grayson.
She is survived by her mother; Nellie Powers Oran, Sister; Deidra Golliher and husband Jeff, Brothers; Terry Collins, Brian Collins and wife Linda. Also several nieces, nephews and friends.
...
Shirley Vann
Mar 2, 2015
Shirley Bradshaw Vann age 65 went home to Heaven, March 2, 2015 after a long illness. Mrs Vann was a long time resident of Petros. She was preceded in death by her parents: Anna and Tom Bradshaw, Husband: Jackie Vann, sons: Jackie Wayne Jr., Ricky Bradshaw, Daughter: Anna Vann Keathley, Brother: Dolphus Bradshaw and Son-in-law: Robbie Foster.
...
Gus Chilton
Mar 1, 2015
Gustavous William Chilton, "Gus" 88 of Wartburg, went to be with his risen Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2015. Gus was born July 13, 1926 and was the son of the late Louise Heidel and Dillard Chilton. He served in the Marines on the USS Aircraft Carrier during World War II. He was also preceded in death by a brother...
Bobbie Rankin
Mar 1, 2015
Bobbie Jo Rankin, age 82 of the Joyner community passed away at home on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Born on February 26, 1933 to the late Nina and Bill Thornton, also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years: Ben Rankin Son: Van Rankin and wife Janice,...
Myra Heidle
Feb 28, 2015
Myra F. Heidle, age 85 passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015.
She is survived by her husband: Bobby R. Heidle, Sr. Children: Bobby Heidel, Jr. and wife Karen, Yvonne Beaubien and husband Daniel and Dawn Davis Grandchildren: Eric Heidel, Joey Greenlee and Adam Beaubien
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 12:00...
Clara Phillips-Armes
Feb 28, 2015
Clara Louise Phillips-Armes, age 84, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2015, at Northhaven Healthcare in Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by husband, Clyde Elmer Armes, and daughter, Rose Armes Young.
She is survived by her loving daughter; Sandra Farmer, and her faithful son-in-law, Howard E. Farmer, Jr. both of Knoxville Granddaughters Mary Armes of...

Genevieve Aytes
Feb 20, 2015
Genevieve Darlene "Genny" Aytes, age 60 of the Frankfort Community went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved parents, Myrle and Imogene Aytes on Friday February 20, 2015. She was born October 31, 1954. Genny lived her life for the Lord and taking care of her family & friends. Genny was always the first...
James Diden
Feb 18, 2015
James G. Diden, 67, passed away on February 18, 2015. Retired from the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, he was the son of the late Jeff and Helen Newberry Diden of Lancing. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include brothers and spouses: Edd and Joan Diden; Johnny and Wanda Diden; Curtis and Jenny Diden; and one sister,...

Virginia Williams
Feb 17, 2015
Virginia Bunch Williams, age 66 went to be with her Lord and Savior after a long hard fight with cancer. Born in Roane County, June 23, 1948, she was a member of Potter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Virgil and Mary Sue Bunch, Infant sister, Mother and Father-in-law: Sam and Edith Williams,...
Winnie Freels
Feb 16, 2015
Winnie Mae Freels, 67 of Wartburg, TN went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2015. Winnie was the daughter of the late Ray and Oma Maden also of Wartburg. She was employed with Central High School of Wartburg working with Special needs children from 1986 to 1997. Winnie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother as...