Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Rex Evans, of Lancing
Apr 15, 2023
Rex Evans, age 64 from Lancing passed away April 15, 2023 in California. Rex was free spirited who loved traveling. He loved visiting friends and family and enjoyed tinkering and taking things apart and putting them back together.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Fred and Annabell Evans; brother Charles Evans; sister Julia Evans and...
Thomas Harney, Jr. of Lancing
Apr 15, 2023
Thomas Lee Harney, Jr., age 88 of Lancing, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2023. He was the husband of Maisel Harney. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Thomas was born on March 23, 1935 in Harlan, KY. He was the son of Thomas and Edna Harney. He is a veteran who served in the...
Sheila Gibson, of Huntsville
Apr 13, 2023
Sheila Gibson, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Huntsville Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville. Sheila loved crocheting, being outdoors, her cats and loved watching the birds.
She is preceded in death by her parents James & Martha Gibson; the mom who raised her, Alice Gibson; brothers Gary & Tommy Gibson; sisters Naomi and Margaret Messemore.
She is...
Jerry Hamby, of Scutcheon
Apr 12, 2023
Jerry Hamby, age 73 of Lancing passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center.
Jerry loved to coon hunt and going 4 wheeling, but most of all he loved playing with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sam & Nola Hamby; brothers Farrell Hamby, Ruben Hamby and Phillip Hamby.
He leaves behind...
Donald George Nugent
Apr 8, 2023
Donald George Nugent, age 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Marion Community Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1949, to his parents, Herbert Earl Nugent and Lillian Ruth Smith in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Don was a proud Vietnam Veteran in the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade, who received a Bronze Star Metal,...
Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros
Apr 8, 2023
Renee Rainey Griffith, age 83 of Petros passed away April 8, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leighton & Jessie Rainey; brothers Ralph & Raymond and Robert Rainey.
She is survived by her children Robby & Carolyn Foster, Jeanie & Edward Swanger, Randy Foster all of Petros; grandchildren Felicia...
Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown
Apr 7, 2023
Jessica A. Barnett, age 87 of the Brewstertown Community passed away April 7, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse & Ellen Brewster; husband Lloyd Barnett; 2 sons-in-law Darrell Johnston and Chuck Rushe; 1 great granddaughter Bailey Randolph.
She is survived by her children Dale (Doris) Barnett, Debra Johnston, Ursula Rushe, Greg (Sherri) Barnett...
Thelma Phillips of Harriman
Apr 7, 2023
Thelma Jean Morgan-Phillips, age 74 went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023. She was a loved mother, sister and friend. Everyone who met and knew Thelma loved her. Thelma lived in Harriman, TN for 36 years, and was raised in the Joyner Community.
Thelma is preceded in death by her son Randy Ray Phillips; mother...
Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community
Apr 6, 2023
Betty A. Seaton, age 83 of the Joyner Community, passed away at Ft. Sanders Regional on April 6, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents George L. & Anna May Longmire; son Doug Seaton and a host of brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her children Steve (Michelle) Seaton, Joel (Karen) Seaton, Vic (Penny)...
Nancy Horner, of Wartburg
Apr 4, 2023
Nancy Maxine Hitchew Horner, age 83 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her parents Chester & Anna Hitchew of PA.; husband David Horner, Sr.; son David Horner, Jr.; brother Chester Hitchew; sisters Edna Crothers, Katherine Davis and Dorothy...
Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright
Apr 4, 2023
Gary Freels, 73 of Sunbright, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2023. Gary was the son of the late Lloyd and Jewel Freels of Lancing, TN. He was employed and retired from Y12 after 32 years of service. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his family and...
Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge
Apr 3, 2023
Stephen Howard, age 59, of Deer Lodge passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his sons Jereme & Stevie Howard; brother Jerome Potter; grandparents Elmer & Shyrine Howard.
He is survived by his sons Jesse Joe Howard and Wyatt Stephen Howard; grandson Jereme Gage Howard; wifes Linda and Pamela; mother Brenda Howard; father Roland...
Jessica Shanley
Apr 1, 2023
The family has chosen cremation.
No services will be scheduled at this time.
Janet Byrd, of Lancing
Mar 31, 2023
Janet Lee Byrd age 79, of Lancing was called home by Jesus March 31st. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her infant son Keith Byrd; father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sister Elizabeth Dial.
She is survived by husband of 60 years Samuel Byrd; son Roscoe...
James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein
Mar 30, 2023
The family is honoring James' wishes to be cremated.
Check back for completed obituary.
Danny Rouse, of Lancing
Mar 28, 2023
John Daniel Rouse was born in Oak Ridge, Tn October 31, 1968, and passed away after a short battle with cancer in Nashville on March 28, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bonnie & Jr. Bates and Father: Norris Kent Rouse; stepfather Jerry Holmes; uncle Johnny L. (Marie) Bates; great uncle Milford Bates; aunt Louise Brock;...
William “Bill” VanNorstran of Wartburg
Mar 26, 2023
William (Bill) L. VanNorstran, age 67, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Bill had a passion for racing. He enjoyed watching and working on the race cars. He loved to hear about his grandkids racing. He loved to go to Food City and drink coffee with his buddies. He was a...
Alex T. Seiber
Mar 25, 2023
Alex Taylor Seiber, age 25, of Harriman passed away March 25, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Seiber.
He is survived by his father Jeffrey Seiber & Chelsea Bridges; mother Jennifer Beck & Jeremiah Hill; sisters Maria Payne and Savannah Seiber; brother Mason Seiber; grandmother Kathy Seiber; aunt & uncle Scott and Amy Seiber; mother...
Rex Evans, of Lancing
Apr 15, 2023
Rex Evans, age 64 from Lancing passed away April 15, 2023 in California. Rex was free spirited who loved traveling. He loved visiting friends and family and enjoyed tinkering and taking things apart and putting them back together.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Fred and Annabell Evans; brother Charles Evans; sister Julia Evans and...
Thomas Harney, Jr. of Lancing
Apr 15, 2023
Thomas Lee Harney, Jr., age 88 of Lancing, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2023. He was the husband of Maisel Harney. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Thomas was born on March 23, 1935 in Harlan, KY. He was the son of Thomas and Edna Harney. He is a veteran who served in the...
Sheila Gibson, of Huntsville
Apr 13, 2023
Sheila Gibson, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Huntsville Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville. Sheila loved crocheting, being outdoors, her cats and loved watching the birds.
She is preceded in death by her parents James & Martha Gibson; the mom who raised her, Alice Gibson; brothers Gary & Tommy Gibson; sisters Naomi and Margaret Messemore.
She is...
Jerry Hamby, of Scutcheon
Apr 12, 2023
Jerry Hamby, age 73 of Lancing passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center.
Jerry loved to coon hunt and going 4 wheeling, but most of all he loved playing with his grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sam & Nola Hamby; brothers Farrell Hamby, Ruben Hamby and Phillip Hamby.
He leaves behind...
Donald George Nugent
Apr 8, 2023
Donald George Nugent, age 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at West Marion Community Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1949, to his parents, Herbert Earl Nugent and Lillian Ruth Smith in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Don was a proud Vietnam Veteran in the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade, who received a Bronze Star Metal,...
Renee Rainey Griffith, of Petros
Apr 8, 2023
Renee Rainey Griffith, age 83 of Petros passed away April 8, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leighton & Jessie Rainey; brothers Ralph & Raymond and Robert Rainey.
She is survived by her children Robby & Carolyn Foster, Jeanie & Edward Swanger, Randy Foster all of Petros; grandchildren Felicia...
Jessica Barnett, formerly of Brewstertown
Apr 7, 2023
Jessica A. Barnett, age 87 of the Brewstertown Community passed away April 7, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse & Ellen Brewster; husband Lloyd Barnett; 2 sons-in-law Darrell Johnston and Chuck Rushe; 1 great granddaughter Bailey Randolph.
She is survived by her children Dale (Doris) Barnett, Debra Johnston, Ursula Rushe, Greg (Sherri) Barnett...
Thelma Phillips of Harriman
Apr 7, 2023
Thelma Jean Morgan-Phillips, age 74 went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2023. She was a loved mother, sister and friend. Everyone who met and knew Thelma loved her. Thelma lived in Harriman, TN for 36 years, and was raised in the Joyner Community.
Thelma is preceded in death by her son Randy Ray Phillips; mother...
Betty Seaton, of Joyner Community
Apr 6, 2023
Betty A. Seaton, age 83 of the Joyner Community, passed away at Ft. Sanders Regional on April 6, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents George L. & Anna May Longmire; son Doug Seaton and a host of brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her children Steve (Michelle) Seaton, Joel (Karen) Seaton, Vic (Penny)...
Nancy Horner, of Wartburg
Apr 4, 2023
Nancy Maxine Hitchew Horner, age 83 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her parents Chester & Anna Hitchew of PA.; husband David Horner, Sr.; son David Horner, Jr.; brother Chester Hitchew; sisters Edna Crothers, Katherine Davis and Dorothy...
Robert Gary Freels, of Sunbright
Apr 4, 2023
Gary Freels, 73 of Sunbright, TN went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2023. Gary was the son of the late Lloyd and Jewel Freels of Lancing, TN. He was employed and retired from Y12 after 32 years of service. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed time with his family and...
Stephen Howard, of Chestnut Ridge
Apr 3, 2023
Stephen Howard, age 59, of Deer Lodge passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his sons Jereme & Stevie Howard; brother Jerome Potter; grandparents Elmer & Shyrine Howard.
He is survived by his sons Jesse Joe Howard and Wyatt Stephen Howard; grandson Jereme Gage Howard; wifes Linda and Pamela; mother Brenda Howard; father Roland...
Jessica Shanley
Apr 1, 2023
The family has chosen cremation.
No services will be scheduled at this time.
Janet Byrd, of Lancing
Mar 31, 2023
Janet Lee Byrd age 79, of Lancing was called home by Jesus March 31st. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her infant son Keith Byrd; father George Hilton Stringfield; mother Mary Lourean Stringfield; brother Johnny Hilton Stringfield; and sister Elizabeth Dial.
She is survived by husband of 60 years Samuel Byrd; son Roscoe...
James "Jimmy" Klopfenstein
Mar 30, 2023
The family is honoring James' wishes to be cremated.
Check back for completed obituary.
Danny Rouse, of Lancing
Mar 28, 2023
John Daniel Rouse was born in Oak Ridge, Tn October 31, 1968, and passed away after a short battle with cancer in Nashville on March 28, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bonnie & Jr. Bates and Father: Norris Kent Rouse; stepfather Jerry Holmes; uncle Johnny L. (Marie) Bates; great uncle Milford Bates; aunt Louise Brock;...
William “Bill” VanNorstran of Wartburg
Mar 26, 2023
William (Bill) L. VanNorstran, age 67, of Wartburg passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. Bill had a passion for racing. He enjoyed watching and working on the race cars. He loved to hear about his grandkids racing. He loved to go to Food City and drink coffee with his buddies. He was a...
Alex T. Seiber
Mar 25, 2023
Alex Taylor Seiber, age 25, of Harriman passed away March 25, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather Howard Seiber.
He is survived by his father Jeffrey Seiber & Chelsea Bridges; mother Jennifer Beck & Jeremiah Hill; sisters Maria Payne and Savannah Seiber; brother Mason Seiber; grandmother Kathy Seiber; aunt & uncle Scott and Amy Seiber; mother...

