Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dossy Hamby, of Wartburg, TN
Jan 10, 2021
Dossy Clarissa Henry Hamby, age 81, of Wartburg departed this life January 10, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hamby; parents, Ed & Ethel Davis Henry; son, William Johnny Hamby; granddaughter, Jessica Lee Hamby; brother and sisters in law, Kinley Hamby, Dempsey Hamby, Freeman Hamby, Luther Hamby, Venus Griffith, Slyvia Beasley and Annie...
Stanton Heidle of Wartburg, TN
Jan 9, 2021
On Saturday January 9th, 2021 Stanton Doyle Heidle, Sr. of Wartburg TN., passed away quietly with his family in attendance at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville TN. He was US Navy disabled Vietnam veteran and had retired as a Lieutenant from the Tennessee Department of Correction.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herbert and Lois...
Michael Wiggins, of White Pine, TN
Jan 9, 2021
The family is honoring Michael's wishes to be cremated. There will be no services at this time.
Herbert Howard, formerly of Lancing, TN
Jan 7, 2021
Herbert Luther Howard, our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 7, 2021. Herb was born in Lancing, TN to Lindsey and Jennie (Cox) Howard on Feb.16, 1932. He graduated salutatorian of Sunbright High School but always proudly referred to himself as a Tennessee Hillbilly that grew up shooting carbide and playing fireball. During the...
Jeanette Curtis Howard of Wartburg, TN
Jan 7, 2021
Henrietta “Jeanette” Howard, age 86, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; Denver and Zelma Cooley; sisters; Wawana Brooks and Guylene Peace, brother; James Cooley; former husband and father of her children; Oscar Curtis, and husband Donald Howard.
Jeanette is survived by her...
Glena Human of the Annadell community
Jan 5, 2021
Glena Agnes Human, 86 years old, of Lancing TN, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side, on January, 05, 2021.
Glena was born on March 26, 1934. She worked for employment security for many years before retiring. Her most rewarding job was taking care of her family and community. She loved Jesus, family, cooking, and her flowers. She was also...
Geneva Melhorn of Wartburg, TN
Jan 5, 2021
Geneva Lynn Newport Melhorn passed away on January 5, 2021 at the age of 72, after a lingering illness. She was an employee of Roane Hosiery in Harriman for over 30 years. She later worked at the 27 Quick Stop Market in Wartburg until her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Theodore “Ted”...
Fayne Nelson of Sunbright
Jan 5, 2021
Fayne Nelson
8/12/1937-1/5/2021 (83 yrs old)
Fayne Nelson left this world to rest with her Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2021.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Jay (JayPop) Nelson; mother, Edith Aytes; father and stepmother, Myrle and Imogene Aytes; brothers, Bernard and wife, Faye Aytes, Dwayne...
William Seiber of Devonia, TN
Jan 3, 2021
William Seiber, 82, of Devonia, Tennessee, went to be with his savior on January 3, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Seiber; sisters, Elsie Seiber and Ella Flemming; brothers, John R., Elzic and Pless Seiber; son, Justin Paul; daughter, Melissa Jackson, and grandson, Kyle Jackson.
He is survived by his...
Judy England of Sunbright, TN
Jan 2, 2021
Julia Luceille England, or Judy as most would call her, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 57 years old on January 2, 2021.
She was born and raised in Greenville, SC to George and Elizabeth Williams. She was also the youngest of 11 siblings.
She leaves behind her greatest contribution to...
Hazel Byrge
Jan 1, 2021
Hazel Pat Byrge, age 79 of Lancing, died on January 1, 2021. Hazel was born on June 6, 1941. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Ezra Byrge, Mother and Dad: Myrtle and Turney Lowe, Sister: Doris Lowe, Brother Ernest Lowe, Son: Rickey Byrge.
Hazel was a home maker and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She...
Ricky Bertram
Dec 31, 2020
Ricky L Bertram passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by:
Father, George Bertram
Brother, David Bertram
Sister, Brenda Bertram
Niece, Jennifer Lyons
Brother-in-law, Harold Galloway.
He is survived by
Mother, Virginia Cottrell...
Lenvil McCullah, of Deer Lodge, TN
Dec 31, 2020
Lenvil McCullah, age 86, of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away December 31, 2020 at Cumberland County Medical Center. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Lancing and loved playing the guitar and singing. He loved spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents; George...
Donald Trissel, of Sunbright, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Donald E. Trissel, age 66, of Sunbright, TN passed away December 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Trissel; his parents Charles and Joanna Trissel; brother, Bob Trissel; step-father, Carl Smith; and special uncle and aunt, Ralph and Bettie Goodwin.
He is survived by his daughter, Joanna (Kyle) Schubert; grandson, Leeland...
Cody Jones, of Deer Lodge, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Samuel Cody Jones, age 35, passed away December 30, 2020.
He was a talented artist and dedicated fisherman, fun loving son, father, brother, and grandson.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Jones and Jimmy Lloyd.
He leaves behind a son, Sawyer Jones; parents, Carrie & Robert Ketron, Doyle & Regina...
Robert Powers, of Oakdale, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, from 1-2 pm. Funeral will immediately follow, with Bro. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will be in the Powers Family cemetery in Oakdale
Funeral Service You are using an outdated web browser that does not support this video. Your browser does not support this video format. You should be able to view it in...Shirlene Green, of Oak Ridge, TN
Dec 29, 2020
Ms. Shirlene Farmer Green, born December 15, 1960 (age 60), passed away on Tuesday, December 29 at Methodist Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal Byrge; grandparents Dave and Sabra (Ward) Farmer and Milton and Dora (McGhee) Byrge.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Raymond and Wanda Farmer of Caryville,...

Gary Kennedy, of Wartburg, TN
Dec 27, 2020
Gary Earl Kennedy, age 52, of Wartburg, TN passed away December 27, 2020. Gary loved animals and enjoyed taking care of them.
He is preceded in death by his father, Olen Kennedy.
He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Mosier; sisters, Sheila Wares of Ohio and Kimberly Pennington of Kansas; brothers, Brain and Dale Kennedy...
Rosella Schubert of Wartburg, TN
Dec 25, 2020
Rosella (Redmon) Schubert age 88, of Wartburg, passed away at home with her loving family at her side on Friday, Dec. 25 2020 .
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jimmie Schubert; father and mother: Perry and Winnie Redmon; brothers; Willie Jay, Shirley, and Glen Redmon; sister, Gladys Whaley.
Rosella is survived by...
Leo Nelson, of Wartburg, TN
Dec 23, 2020
Leo Samuel Nelson, age 104, of Wartburg (born April 3, 1916 in Catoosa, TN), passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Church in Lancing where he served as a Deacon until his final years. He was a dairy farmer and farmed the family property all his life.
He is preceded...
Dossy Hamby, of Wartburg, TN
Jan 10, 2021
Dossy Clarissa Henry Hamby, age 81, of Wartburg departed this life January 10, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hamby; parents, Ed & Ethel Davis Henry; son, William Johnny Hamby; granddaughter, Jessica Lee Hamby; brother and sisters in law, Kinley Hamby, Dempsey Hamby, Freeman Hamby, Luther Hamby, Venus Griffith, Slyvia Beasley and Annie...
Stanton Heidle of Wartburg, TN
Jan 9, 2021
On Saturday January 9th, 2021 Stanton Doyle Heidle, Sr. of Wartburg TN., passed away quietly with his family in attendance at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville TN. He was US Navy disabled Vietnam veteran and had retired as a Lieutenant from the Tennessee Department of Correction.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herbert and Lois...
Michael Wiggins, of White Pine, TN
Jan 9, 2021
The family is honoring Michael's wishes to be cremated. There will be no services at this time.
Herbert Howard, formerly of Lancing, TN
Jan 7, 2021
Herbert Luther Howard, our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 7, 2021. Herb was born in Lancing, TN to Lindsey and Jennie (Cox) Howard on Feb.16, 1932. He graduated salutatorian of Sunbright High School but always proudly referred to himself as a Tennessee Hillbilly that grew up shooting carbide and playing fireball. During the...
Jeanette Curtis Howard of Wartburg, TN
Jan 7, 2021
Henrietta “Jeanette” Howard, age 86, of Wartburg, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; Denver and Zelma Cooley; sisters; Wawana Brooks and Guylene Peace, brother; James Cooley; former husband and father of her children; Oscar Curtis, and husband Donald Howard.
Jeanette is survived by her...
Glena Human of the Annadell community
Jan 5, 2021
Glena Agnes Human, 86 years old, of Lancing TN, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side, on January, 05, 2021.
Glena was born on March 26, 1934. She worked for employment security for many years before retiring. Her most rewarding job was taking care of her family and community. She loved Jesus, family, cooking, and her flowers. She was also...
Geneva Melhorn of Wartburg, TN
Jan 5, 2021
Geneva Lynn Newport Melhorn passed away on January 5, 2021 at the age of 72, after a lingering illness. She was an employee of Roane Hosiery in Harriman for over 30 years. She later worked at the 27 Quick Stop Market in Wartburg until her retirement.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Theodore “Ted”...
Fayne Nelson of Sunbright
Jan 5, 2021
Fayne Nelson
8/12/1937-1/5/2021 (83 yrs old)
Fayne Nelson left this world to rest with her Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2021.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Jay (JayPop) Nelson; mother, Edith Aytes; father and stepmother, Myrle and Imogene Aytes; brothers, Bernard and wife, Faye Aytes, Dwayne...
William Seiber of Devonia, TN
Jan 3, 2021
William Seiber, 82, of Devonia, Tennessee, went to be with his savior on January 3, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Seiber; sisters, Elsie Seiber and Ella Flemming; brothers, John R., Elzic and Pless Seiber; son, Justin Paul; daughter, Melissa Jackson, and grandson, Kyle Jackson.
He is survived by his...
Judy England of Sunbright, TN
Jan 2, 2021
Julia Luceille England, or Judy as most would call her, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 57 years old on January 2, 2021.
She was born and raised in Greenville, SC to George and Elizabeth Williams. She was also the youngest of 11 siblings.
She leaves behind her greatest contribution to...
Hazel Byrge
Jan 1, 2021
Hazel Pat Byrge, age 79 of Lancing, died on January 1, 2021. Hazel was born on June 6, 1941. She was preceded in death by her Husband: Ezra Byrge, Mother and Dad: Myrtle and Turney Lowe, Sister: Doris Lowe, Brother Ernest Lowe, Son: Rickey Byrge.
Hazel was a home maker and a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. She...
Ricky Bertram
Dec 31, 2020
Ricky L Bertram passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by:
Father, George Bertram
Brother, David Bertram
Sister, Brenda Bertram
Niece, Jennifer Lyons
Brother-in-law, Harold Galloway.
He is survived by
Mother, Virginia Cottrell...
Lenvil McCullah, of Deer Lodge, TN
Dec 31, 2020
Lenvil McCullah, age 86, of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away December 31, 2020 at Cumberland County Medical Center. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Lancing and loved playing the guitar and singing. He loved spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents; George...
Donald Trissel, of Sunbright, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Donald E. Trissel, age 66, of Sunbright, TN passed away December 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Trissel; his parents Charles and Joanna Trissel; brother, Bob Trissel; step-father, Carl Smith; and special uncle and aunt, Ralph and Bettie Goodwin.
He is survived by his daughter, Joanna (Kyle) Schubert; grandson, Leeland...
Cody Jones, of Deer Lodge, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Samuel Cody Jones, age 35, passed away December 30, 2020.
He was a talented artist and dedicated fisherman, fun loving son, father, brother, and grandson.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter Jones and Jimmy Lloyd.
He leaves behind a son, Sawyer Jones; parents, Carrie & Robert Ketron, Doyle & Regina...
Robert Powers, of Oakdale, TN
Dec 30, 2020
Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 3, from 1-2 pm. Funeral will immediately follow, with Bro. Kerry Ruppe officiating. Interment will be in the Powers Family cemetery in Oakdale
Funeral Service You are using an outdated web browser that does not support this video. Your browser does not support this video format. You should be able to view it in...Shirlene Green, of Oak Ridge, TN
Dec 29, 2020
Ms. Shirlene Farmer Green, born December 15, 1960 (age 60), passed away on Tuesday, December 29 at Methodist Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal Byrge; grandparents Dave and Sabra (Ward) Farmer and Milton and Dora (McGhee) Byrge.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Raymond and Wanda Farmer of Caryville,...

Gary Kennedy, of Wartburg, TN
Dec 27, 2020
Gary Earl Kennedy, age 52, of Wartburg, TN passed away December 27, 2020. Gary loved animals and enjoyed taking care of them.
He is preceded in death by his father, Olen Kennedy.
He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Mosier; sisters, Sheila Wares of Ohio and Kimberly Pennington of Kansas; brothers, Brain and Dale Kennedy...
Rosella Schubert of Wartburg, TN
Dec 25, 2020
Rosella (Redmon) Schubert age 88, of Wartburg, passed away at home with her loving family at her side on Friday, Dec. 25 2020 .
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jimmie Schubert; father and mother: Perry and Winnie Redmon; brothers; Willie Jay, Shirley, and Glen Redmon; sister, Gladys Whaley.
Rosella is survived by...
Leo Nelson, of Wartburg, TN
Dec 23, 2020
Leo Samuel Nelson, age 104, of Wartburg (born April 3, 1916 in Catoosa, TN), passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Church in Lancing where he served as a Deacon until his final years. He was a dairy farmer and farmed the family property all his life.
He is preceded...