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Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
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Sandra Winzig, of Deer Lodge
May 27, 2021
The family is honoring Sandra's wishes to be cremated.
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Sharon Ashburn, of Wartburg
May 26, 2021
Sharon Ashburn, age 64, of Wartburg passed away May 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Sharon was a stay-at-home Mom who loved her family and her fur baby Bailey. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church where she loved playing the keyboard for the choir.
She is preceded in death by...
Karen Garrett, of Wartburg
May 26, 2021
Karen Angela Phillips Garrett, age 62, of Wartburg passed away May 26, 2021 at her home. She was born June 21, 1958.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Pat Phillips and James H. Garrett.
She is survived by her father, Junior Phillips; sisters, Peggy & Allen Reisinger, and Pam & Jerry Stallard; sons,...
David Houston, of Deer Lodge
May 24, 2021
David Lee Houston, age 45, of Deer Lodge, Tn passed away May 24, 2021. He was our dear and loving child.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Houston; grandparents, Joe and Ruby Houston and Reed and Rena Aytes all of Deer Lodge.
He is survived by his parents, Lee and Nancy...
Thomas Howell, of Rugby, TN
May 15, 2021
Thomas S. Howell (Tom)
Tom was born April 4, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina, where he graduated from high school. He attended Duke University, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned masters and doctor of performing arts degrees in music from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Although he studied piano and organ, his primary instrument was...
Shirley Jones, of Wartburg, TN
May 15, 2021
Shirley Marie Wilson Jones , Born November 24, 1934, It was Thanksgiving Day!
Shirley transitioned from this life to Heaven on Saturday May 15, 2021
Shirley was of the Baptist Faith. She worked at Ma Harts café until she Married Arthur (Red) Jones on August 19, 1953.
Then she became a homemaker, wife,...
Melinda Moffitt, of Dyllis Community
May 12, 2021
Melinda Moffitt, age 41, of Dyllis passed away May 12, 2021 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marlan and Jewell Wittaker.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ronnie Moffitt; step-daughter, Natasha Ann Moffitt; sister, Carrie Cardwell; 4 nieces, Carina, Brianna, Adrianna and Delanna; best friends, Vickie Adkisson,...
Amanda Chaney, of Oliver Springs
May 11, 2021
Amanda Leann Chaney, age 40, of Oliver Springs passed away May 11, 2021. She was our beloved niece who received her angel wings.
She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Chaney; granny, Maude Copeland; grandparents, Troy & Doris Chaney and papaw, Bill Moore.
She is survived by her mother, Peggy Chaney; 2 brothers,...
Billy Woodward, of Sunbright
May 10, 2021
Billy F. Woodward, age 72, of Sunbright passed away at his home on May 10, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mack & Delphia Woodward; brothers, Charles, James and Dennis Ray Woodward; sisters, Shirley Phillips and Betty Pullen; brother-in-law, Ray Fairchild; nephew, Milford Fairchild, Jr. and granddaughter, Kelsey Keeton.
He is survived...
Jeff England, of Sunbright
May 9, 2021
Jeffrey Lane England “Jeff” was born May 8, 1963 in Onieda, TN and was called home to be with Our Loving Lord and Savior May 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roy & Bertha England, his maternal grandfather Harley Duncan. His Brother Michael England, His uncles Roger and Gary Duncan and aunt Rosetta Duncan...
Ben Rankin, of Joyner
May 5, 2021
Ben Rankin, age 93, of the Joyner community, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.
Ben was born on December 30, 1927 to the late Henry and Mandy Rankin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Jo Thornton Rankin; brothers Ernest, Melvin, and William; sisters Ester, Dora, and Eva....
Richard Dunn, formerly of Wartburg
May 4, 2021
Graveside services will be Friday, May 14, 2021, 2:00 pm with Bro. Jim Disney officiating at the Wartburg City Cemetery, Wartburg, TN.
Shirley Shannon, of Sunbright, TN
May 1, 2021
Shirley C. Hamby Shannon
August 11, 1943- May 1, 2021
Shirley C. Shannon, of Sunbright TN went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021 at the age of 77.
Shirley was loved and admired by many. She was kind, caring, and respectful. Many of her friends and family describe her...
Twinkle Cook of Clinton, TN
May 1, 2021
Family chose cremation and there is no services at this time.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Twinkle Cook.
Edna Perkey, of Wartburg
Apr 29, 2021
Edna Eveadene Woods Matheson Perkey, age 91 of Wartburg, went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents Eliza and Seaberry Woods, her 5 brothers and her 5 sisters. Her husband of 49 years and the father...
Opal Maden, of Harriman, TN
Apr 28, 2021
Mrs. Opal Maden, age 94 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at her home. She was born in Morgan County, after High School she attended Knoxville Business College and worked for several years at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church, where she was a member for...
Chester Jones of Chestnut Ridge, TN
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. Chester D. Jones, age 56, of Chestnut Ridge passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended Hillview Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie & Mary Hillard Jones; brother, Hack Jones; grandparents, Robert & Vanda Hillard.
He is survived by his brothers, Lecil...
Frank Wright, of Petros, Tn
Apr 20, 2021
Jimmy Frank Wright, age 75, passed away April 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred “Check” Wright; mother, Willie Beene Wright; brother, Fred Wright, Jr.
He is survived by his brother, B.J. Wright; sister-in-law, Betty Liles Wright; several cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Frank enjoyed watching baseball games and western...
Robin Elaine Johnson, of Oak Ridge
Apr 20, 2021
The family will have receive friends Friday April 23 from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.
Leonard McNeese of New Smyrna Beach, FL
Apr 15, 2021
Leonard Eugene (Gene) McNeese, born May 11, 1935 in Round Rock, TX to Leonard and Rosemary Hall McNeese, passed away peacefully at his home in New Smyrna Beach, FL on Thursday afternoon, April 15. Gene's parents began as sharecroppers but eventually owned their own farm in Littlefield, TX. As a young student, Gene’s teachers recognized his potential and allowed...
Sandra Winzig, of Deer Lodge
May 27, 2021
The family is honoring Sandra's wishes to be cremated.
Check back for complete obituary.
Sharon Ashburn, of Wartburg
May 26, 2021
Sharon Ashburn, age 64, of Wartburg passed away May 26, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Sharon was a stay-at-home Mom who loved her family and her fur baby Bailey. She was a member of Pilot Mountain Missionary Baptist Church where she loved playing the keyboard for the choir.
She is preceded in death by...
Karen Garrett, of Wartburg
May 26, 2021
Karen Angela Phillips Garrett, age 62, of Wartburg passed away May 26, 2021 at her home. She was born June 21, 1958.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Pat Phillips and James H. Garrett.
She is survived by her father, Junior Phillips; sisters, Peggy & Allen Reisinger, and Pam & Jerry Stallard; sons,...
David Houston, of Deer Lodge
May 24, 2021
David Lee Houston, age 45, of Deer Lodge, Tn passed away May 24, 2021. He was our dear and loving child.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Houston; grandparents, Joe and Ruby Houston and Reed and Rena Aytes all of Deer Lodge.
He is survived by his parents, Lee and Nancy...
Thomas Howell, of Rugby, TN
May 15, 2021
Thomas S. Howell (Tom)
Tom was born April 4, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina, where he graduated from high school. He attended Duke University, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned masters and doctor of performing arts degrees in music from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. Although he studied piano and organ, his primary instrument was...
Shirley Jones, of Wartburg, TN
May 15, 2021
Shirley Marie Wilson Jones , Born November 24, 1934, It was Thanksgiving Day!
Shirley transitioned from this life to Heaven on Saturday May 15, 2021
Shirley was of the Baptist Faith. She worked at Ma Harts café until she Married Arthur (Red) Jones on August 19, 1953.
Then she became a homemaker, wife,...
Melinda Moffitt, of Dyllis Community
May 12, 2021
Melinda Moffitt, age 41, of Dyllis passed away May 12, 2021 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marlan and Jewell Wittaker.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Ronnie Moffitt; step-daughter, Natasha Ann Moffitt; sister, Carrie Cardwell; 4 nieces, Carina, Brianna, Adrianna and Delanna; best friends, Vickie Adkisson,...
Amanda Chaney, of Oliver Springs
May 11, 2021
Amanda Leann Chaney, age 40, of Oliver Springs passed away May 11, 2021. She was our beloved niece who received her angel wings.
She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Chaney; granny, Maude Copeland; grandparents, Troy & Doris Chaney and papaw, Bill Moore.
She is survived by her mother, Peggy Chaney; 2 brothers,...
Billy Woodward, of Sunbright
May 10, 2021
Billy F. Woodward, age 72, of Sunbright passed away at his home on May 10, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mack & Delphia Woodward; brothers, Charles, James and Dennis Ray Woodward; sisters, Shirley Phillips and Betty Pullen; brother-in-law, Ray Fairchild; nephew, Milford Fairchild, Jr. and granddaughter, Kelsey Keeton.
He is survived...
Jeff England, of Sunbright
May 9, 2021
Jeffrey Lane England “Jeff” was born May 8, 1963 in Onieda, TN and was called home to be with Our Loving Lord and Savior May 9, 2021. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Roy & Bertha England, his maternal grandfather Harley Duncan. His Brother Michael England, His uncles Roger and Gary Duncan and aunt Rosetta Duncan...
Ben Rankin, of Joyner
May 5, 2021
Ben Rankin, age 93, of the Joyner community, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.
Ben was born on December 30, 1927 to the late Henry and Mandy Rankin. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Jo Thornton Rankin; brothers Ernest, Melvin, and William; sisters Ester, Dora, and Eva....
Richard Dunn, formerly of Wartburg
May 4, 2021
Graveside services will be Friday, May 14, 2021, 2:00 pm with Bro. Jim Disney officiating at the Wartburg City Cemetery, Wartburg, TN.
Shirley Shannon, of Sunbright, TN
May 1, 2021
Shirley C. Hamby Shannon
August 11, 1943- May 1, 2021
Shirley C. Shannon, of Sunbright TN went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2021 at the age of 77.
Shirley was loved and admired by many. She was kind, caring, and respectful. Many of her friends and family describe her...
Twinkle Cook of Clinton, TN
May 1, 2021
Family chose cremation and there is no services at this time.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Twinkle Cook.
Edna Perkey, of Wartburg
Apr 29, 2021
Edna Eveadene Woods Matheson Perkey, age 91 of Wartburg, went to her heavenly home on April 29, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents Eliza and Seaberry Woods, her 5 brothers and her 5 sisters. Her husband of 49 years and the father...
Opal Maden, of Harriman, TN
Apr 28, 2021
Mrs. Opal Maden, age 94 of Harriman, passed away on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at her home. She was born in Morgan County, after High School she attended Knoxville Business College and worked for several years at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, TN. She was a member of the South Harriman Baptist Church, where she was a member for...
Chester Jones of Chestnut Ridge, TN
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. Chester D. Jones, age 56, of Chestnut Ridge passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended Hillview Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie & Mary Hillard Jones; brother, Hack Jones; grandparents, Robert & Vanda Hillard.
He is survived by his brothers, Lecil...
Frank Wright, of Petros, Tn
Apr 20, 2021
Jimmy Frank Wright, age 75, passed away April 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred “Check” Wright; mother, Willie Beene Wright; brother, Fred Wright, Jr.
He is survived by his brother, B.J. Wright; sister-in-law, Betty Liles Wright; several cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Frank enjoyed watching baseball games and western...
Robin Elaine Johnson, of Oak Ridge
Apr 20, 2021
The family will have receive friends Friday April 23 from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.
Leonard McNeese of New Smyrna Beach, FL
Apr 15, 2021
Leonard Eugene (Gene) McNeese, born May 11, 1935 in Round Rock, TX to Leonard and Rosemary Hall McNeese, passed away peacefully at his home in New Smyrna Beach, FL on Thursday afternoon, April 15. Gene's parents began as sharecroppers but eventually owned their own farm in Littlefield, TX. As a young student, Gene’s teachers recognized his potential and allowed...
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