Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Reba Crabtree, of Ten Mile, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Reba Crabtree, age 86 formally of Wartburg, TN, passed away Friday April 9th, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Armes Chapel Church and loved cooking and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Seaberry and Eliza Woods; daughter, Vickie Lynn Hall; and...
Shirley Waterman Dishman, of Allardt, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Shirley M. Waterman Dishman passed away April 9, 2021 at Signature Health Care and Rehab in Jamestown.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Christian & Marie Waterman; husband, Walter Russell Dishman, Sr.; son, Walter Russell Dishman, Jr.; daughter, Margaret (Siss) Norris.
She is survived by her children, Sarah Walker-Wilson, Sandy Eldridge & Tom...
Linda Turpin, of Joyner Community
Apr 9, 2021
Linda Rae Basler Turpin age 76 passed away suddenly on April 9, 2021. She resided most of her life in the Joyner Community of Morgan County alongside her husband Frank Turpin who she considered her best friend and love. “Granny Linda” as she was known by her family was loved and will be greatly missed.
Granny Linda...
Shelby Laymance, formerly Wartburg, Tn.
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Shelby Jean Laymance of Wartburg, Tn. passed away on April 5, 2021
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laymance; parents, Lee and Ola Byrd; sisters, Evelyn Redmon and Geraldine Byrd.
She is survived by her son, Gary Laymance of Oak Ridge and Larry Laymance of Wartburg; daughter, Karen (Frank) Seres of...
David Ward, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 31, 2021
With a very sad and heavy heart, “David Earl Ward” 63 of Wartburg, went to be with our Lord, March 31, 2021. He will be very missed by the ones he left behind but rejoicing with the ones that went before him. He loved his family with all his heart. He enjoyed playing music for many, many years. Knocking...
Alice Bolling of Deer Lodge, TN
Mar 28, 2021
Alice Marie Bolling (McCann), age 82 passed away March 28, 2021. She was born May 24, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clayton L. Bolling; parents, Charlie and Brattie McCann.
She is survived by her children, Carl D. Bolling and wife, Tammy of Oliver Springs and Tina Hollinsworth and...
Peggy Sexton of Wartburg, TN
Mar 25, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Sexton went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 25, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Sexton; Daughters: Marilyn “Dee Dee” Bridges and Essie Francine “Floyd” Singleton; Grandson, J.C Singleton; Parents, Snowdeer Byrge and Greasy Byrge; sister, Mary Lou; Brother, Ted Byrge; and her beloved poodle, Hoppy. She is survived...
Brenda Smith, of Orange Park, FL.
Mar 20, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith, age 75, of Orange Park, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on December 9, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Fred Earl and Lois Emma (Olmstead) Cromwell. She called Orange Park, Florida home for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and...
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...
Reba Crabtree, of Ten Mile, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Reba Crabtree, age 86 formally of Wartburg, TN, passed away Friday April 9th, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Armes Chapel Church and loved cooking and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Seaberry and Eliza Woods; daughter, Vickie Lynn Hall; and...
Shirley Waterman Dishman, of Allardt, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Shirley M. Waterman Dishman passed away April 9, 2021 at Signature Health Care and Rehab in Jamestown.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Christian & Marie Waterman; husband, Walter Russell Dishman, Sr.; son, Walter Russell Dishman, Jr.; daughter, Margaret (Siss) Norris.
She is survived by her children, Sarah Walker-Wilson, Sandy Eldridge & Tom...
Linda Turpin, of Joyner Community
Apr 9, 2021
Linda Rae Basler Turpin age 76 passed away suddenly on April 9, 2021. She resided most of her life in the Joyner Community of Morgan County alongside her husband Frank Turpin who she considered her best friend and love. “Granny Linda” as she was known by her family was loved and will be greatly missed.
Granny Linda...
Shelby Laymance, formerly Wartburg, Tn.
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Shelby Jean Laymance of Wartburg, Tn. passed away on April 5, 2021
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laymance; parents, Lee and Ola Byrd; sisters, Evelyn Redmon and Geraldine Byrd.
She is survived by her son, Gary Laymance of Oak Ridge and Larry Laymance of Wartburg; daughter, Karen (Frank) Seres of...
David Ward, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 31, 2021
With a very sad and heavy heart, “David Earl Ward” 63 of Wartburg, went to be with our Lord, March 31, 2021. He will be very missed by the ones he left behind but rejoicing with the ones that went before him. He loved his family with all his heart. He enjoyed playing music for many, many years. Knocking...
Alice Bolling of Deer Lodge, TN
Mar 28, 2021
Alice Marie Bolling (McCann), age 82 passed away March 28, 2021. She was born May 24, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clayton L. Bolling; parents, Charlie and Brattie McCann.
She is survived by her children, Carl D. Bolling and wife, Tammy of Oliver Springs and Tina Hollinsworth and...
Peggy Sexton of Wartburg, TN
Mar 25, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Sexton went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 25, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Sexton; Daughters: Marilyn “Dee Dee” Bridges and Essie Francine “Floyd” Singleton; Grandson, J.C Singleton; Parents, Snowdeer Byrge and Greasy Byrge; sister, Mary Lou; Brother, Ted Byrge; and her beloved poodle, Hoppy. She is survived...
Brenda Smith, of Orange Park, FL.
Mar 20, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith, age 75, of Orange Park, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on December 9, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Fred Earl and Lois Emma (Olmstead) Cromwell. She called Orange Park, Florida home for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and...