Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Barry Harris, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 7, 2022
Mr. Barry Harris, age 59, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. Barry was a longtime member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Barry loved to go camping and spending time with his family, especially his great-nieces Cheyenne and Zoe, and great-nephew, Owen. Barry also loved his dog, Sam.
Barry was preceded...
Charles Shadden, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 5, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Shadden 80, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5th, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Shadden and his parents, Herbert and Juanita Shadden.
He is survived by his children Erik Shadden, Jada Phipps and her husband Jonathan, Damon Shadden and his wife Michelle. His...
Johnnie Sweet, of Oak Ridge
Mar 4, 2022
The family is honoring Johnnie's wishes to be cremated.
Please check back for complete obituary.
Icy Miller, of Lancing
Mar 4, 2022
Icy Edith Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday March 4th, 2022
She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church in Lancing, TN.
Icy dedicated her life to taking care of others. She enjoyed working in her yard, growing her daylilies, and watching her hummingbirds. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother....
Byrl McCann of Harriman, TN
Mar 3, 2022
Mr. Byrl R. McCann, age 80, of Harriman passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home.
He is preceded in death by his wife Geneva McCann; brothers, JR McCann, Clarence McCann and Bobby Joe McCann.
He is survived by his daughter, Virginia McCann; son, Francis McCann; stepchildren, Barbara Sharpe, Juanita Wagner, Tina McCann and...
Toni Lavender of Wartburg
Mar 2, 2022
Ms. Toni Lavender, age 28 of Wartburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
She attended Sunbright High School and she was one that loved life.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Kimery and her grandfather, Warren Lavender, Sr.
She is survived by her parents Warren Lavender Jr. & Lisa Lavender
...Willie "Bill" Smithers of Sunbright
Mar 2, 2022
Willie Ruben (Bill) Smithers, 77, of Sunbright, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Smithers was born October 31, 1944, in Robbins, Tennessee, to Willie and Thelma Smithers. He was of the Church of God faith. He will be best remembered for his love of farming and his horses.
Mr....
Bobby Greer, of Wartburg
Feb 28, 2022
Bobby's family has chosen cremation, no services will be scheduled.
No obituary will be posted.
Linda Cottrell, Oakdale, TN
Feb 28, 2022
Linda King Cottrell, age 77, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at her Oakdale home with her family by her side.
Linda was born October 17, 1944, in Alexandria, Louisiana to G. Mac & Betty Simpkins. She married John Cottrell on July 11, 1965. They were blessed with 1 daughter, Sharon. Linda was an avid reader, gardener, and...
Robert "Bobby" Briggs of Harriman
Feb 26, 2022
Robert H. Briggs, age 74, of Harriman, TN, passed away February 26, 2022, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Robert was a devoted Christian who loved animals, fishing and giving to charities overseas for children. He also was a retired Navy Veteran who took great pride in his services for our country.
Robert is preceded in death by...
Ronald "Ron" Adams of Deer Lodge, TN
Feb 26, 2022
Ron Adams, age 68, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Roane Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Addie “Sissy” Adams, his siblings, Alvie Adams (Mabel Beazley), Vaughn Adams, and June Sanders, his sister-in-law, Libbie Adams, his brother-in-law, Leroy Broyles, his children, Sean Adams and wife Erica, Dustin Patton and wife Hannah, Kristy Patton (Dustin...
Willene Phillips, of Devonia, TN
Feb 20, 2022
Willene J. Phillips, age 77, of Petros (formerly of Devonia) passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Life Care Center of Morgan County after an extended illness. She was born November 4, 1944, to the late Herbert and Ollie Jones. She was of the Baptist faith. She was very fond of all animals taking in many strays throughout the...
Roger "Dude" Duty of Wartburg, TN
Feb 20, 2022
Roger “Dude” Duty, age 70, of Wartburg passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, February 20, 2022.
Roger was a loving husband, brother, and grandfather. He spent his youth as the best wrestler at his high school and part of the Elite Rhino Wrestling Club plus, Junior World Olympic Star.
You could never...
Joyce Ann Roach, of Lancing
Feb 20, 2022
Joyce Ann Roach, age 73, of Lancing passed away February 20, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Rdige.
Joyce loved karaoke, singing, dancing and enjoyed being around people. Everyone who knew Joyce knew her as having a smile that would light up the world.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert &...
Manuel Armes, of Cherokee, NC
Feb 17, 2022
Manuel Lynn Armes, age 57, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home in Cherokee, NC. Manuel made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and was baptized into the Annadell Baptist Church in his teenage years. He was a graduate of Central High in Wartburg, Class of 1982. He was employed by Shoffner Construction, where...
Lillian Freytag, of Cumberland Co.
Feb 16, 2022
Lillian Elaine Newby Freytag passed away February 16, 2022 in Cumberland County, TN. She was born August 22, 1922 in Kentucky.
She retired from Bell South in Orlando, FL.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Pearl Wise Newby and William Bill Newby; brother, Joseph Bill Newby; husband, John David “J.D.” Freytag of...
Jennifer Human of Kingston, TN
Feb 15, 2022
The family has chosen cremation, no services scheduled at this time.
Check back for complete obituary.
Paula Brown, of Deer Lodge, TN
Feb 14, 2022
Paula Brown, age 70, passed away February 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Paula loved quilting and spending time with her family, but she adored her fur babies, Toby, Henry and Lucy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Hazel Bouton; sister, Cindy; stepson, Danny Ray Brown.
She is...
Delores Fickes, of Harriman, TN
Feb 11, 2022
Delores Fickes, 84, formerly of Claysburg, Pa, was peacefully called home on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Wartburg, Tn. She was born in Johnstown, Pa, on July 23, 1937, daughter of the late Francis and Hannah (Warrick) Swope. She married Robert (Bob) Leroy Fickes on Nov. 21, 1955. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2020. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah...
Jerome Potter of Deer Lodge
Feb 9, 2022
Jerome Potter, age 54, of Deer Lodge passed away February 9, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1968.
Jerome was a hard worker, but he loved spending time with his grandbabies the most.
He is preceded in death by his wife Tammy Potter; father Jerry Potter and grandparents Elmer & Mary...
Barry Harris, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 7, 2022
Mr. Barry Harris, age 59, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. Barry was a longtime member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Barry loved to go camping and spending time with his family, especially his great-nieces Cheyenne and Zoe, and great-nephew, Owen. Barry also loved his dog, Sam.
Barry was preceded...
Charles Shadden, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 5, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Shadden 80, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5th, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Shadden and his parents, Herbert and Juanita Shadden.
He is survived by his children Erik Shadden, Jada Phipps and her husband Jonathan, Damon Shadden and his wife Michelle. His...
Johnnie Sweet, of Oak Ridge
Mar 4, 2022
The family is honoring Johnnie's wishes to be cremated.
Please check back for complete obituary.
Icy Miller, of Lancing
Mar 4, 2022
Icy Edith Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday March 4th, 2022
She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Church in Lancing, TN.
Icy dedicated her life to taking care of others. She enjoyed working in her yard, growing her daylilies, and watching her hummingbirds. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother....
Byrl McCann of Harriman, TN
Mar 3, 2022
Mr. Byrl R. McCann, age 80, of Harriman passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home.
He is preceded in death by his wife Geneva McCann; brothers, JR McCann, Clarence McCann and Bobby Joe McCann.
He is survived by his daughter, Virginia McCann; son, Francis McCann; stepchildren, Barbara Sharpe, Juanita Wagner, Tina McCann and...
Toni Lavender of Wartburg
Mar 2, 2022
Ms. Toni Lavender, age 28 of Wartburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
She attended Sunbright High School and she was one that loved life.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Helen Kimery and her grandfather, Warren Lavender, Sr.
She is survived by her parents Warren Lavender Jr. & Lisa Lavender
...Willie "Bill" Smithers of Sunbright
Mar 2, 2022
Willie Ruben (Bill) Smithers, 77, of Sunbright, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Smithers was born October 31, 1944, in Robbins, Tennessee, to Willie and Thelma Smithers. He was of the Church of God faith. He will be best remembered for his love of farming and his horses.
Mr....
Bobby Greer, of Wartburg
Feb 28, 2022
Bobby's family has chosen cremation, no services will be scheduled.
No obituary will be posted.
Linda Cottrell, Oakdale, TN
Feb 28, 2022
Linda King Cottrell, age 77, died Monday, February 28, 2022, at her Oakdale home with her family by her side.
Linda was born October 17, 1944, in Alexandria, Louisiana to G. Mac & Betty Simpkins. She married John Cottrell on July 11, 1965. They were blessed with 1 daughter, Sharon. Linda was an avid reader, gardener, and...
Robert "Bobby" Briggs of Harriman
Feb 26, 2022
Robert H. Briggs, age 74, of Harriman, TN, passed away February 26, 2022, at Roane Medical Center in Harriman. Robert was a devoted Christian who loved animals, fishing and giving to charities overseas for children. He also was a retired Navy Veteran who took great pride in his services for our country.
Robert is preceded in death by...
Ronald "Ron" Adams of Deer Lodge, TN
Feb 26, 2022
Ron Adams, age 68, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Roane Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Addie “Sissy” Adams, his siblings, Alvie Adams (Mabel Beazley), Vaughn Adams, and June Sanders, his sister-in-law, Libbie Adams, his brother-in-law, Leroy Broyles, his children, Sean Adams and wife Erica, Dustin Patton and wife Hannah, Kristy Patton (Dustin...
Willene Phillips, of Devonia, TN
Feb 20, 2022
Willene J. Phillips, age 77, of Petros (formerly of Devonia) passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Life Care Center of Morgan County after an extended illness. She was born November 4, 1944, to the late Herbert and Ollie Jones. She was of the Baptist faith. She was very fond of all animals taking in many strays throughout the...
Roger "Dude" Duty of Wartburg, TN
Feb 20, 2022
Roger “Dude” Duty, age 70, of Wartburg passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, February 20, 2022.
Roger was a loving husband, brother, and grandfather. He spent his youth as the best wrestler at his high school and part of the Elite Rhino Wrestling Club plus, Junior World Olympic Star.
You could never...
Joyce Ann Roach, of Lancing
Feb 20, 2022
Joyce Ann Roach, age 73, of Lancing passed away February 20, 2022 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Rdige.
Joyce loved karaoke, singing, dancing and enjoyed being around people. Everyone who knew Joyce knew her as having a smile that would light up the world.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert &...
Manuel Armes, of Cherokee, NC
Feb 17, 2022
Manuel Lynn Armes, age 57, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home in Cherokee, NC. Manuel made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and was baptized into the Annadell Baptist Church in his teenage years. He was a graduate of Central High in Wartburg, Class of 1982. He was employed by Shoffner Construction, where...
Lillian Freytag, of Cumberland Co.
Feb 16, 2022
Lillian Elaine Newby Freytag passed away February 16, 2022 in Cumberland County, TN. She was born August 22, 1922 in Kentucky.
She retired from Bell South in Orlando, FL.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Pearl Wise Newby and William Bill Newby; brother, Joseph Bill Newby; husband, John David “J.D.” Freytag of...
Jennifer Human of Kingston, TN
Feb 15, 2022
The family has chosen cremation, no services scheduled at this time.
Check back for complete obituary.
Paula Brown, of Deer Lodge, TN
Feb 14, 2022
Paula Brown, age 70, passed away February 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Paula loved quilting and spending time with her family, but she adored her fur babies, Toby, Henry and Lucy.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Hazel Bouton; sister, Cindy; stepson, Danny Ray Brown.
She is...
Delores Fickes, of Harriman, TN
Feb 11, 2022
Delores Fickes, 84, formerly of Claysburg, Pa, was peacefully called home on Friday, February 11, 2022, in Wartburg, Tn. She was born in Johnstown, Pa, on July 23, 1937, daughter of the late Francis and Hannah (Warrick) Swope. She married Robert (Bob) Leroy Fickes on Nov. 21, 1955. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2020. She is survived by two daughters, Deborah...
Jerome Potter of Deer Lodge
Feb 9, 2022
Jerome Potter, age 54, of Deer Lodge passed away February 9, 2022, at Cumberland Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1968.
Jerome was a hard worker, but he loved spending time with his grandbabies the most.
He is preceded in death by his wife Tammy Potter; father Jerry Potter and grandparents Elmer & Mary...