Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Rita Sue Ashley
Dec 20, 2024
Mrs. Rita Sue Bunch Ashley, age 74, of Oak Ridge formerly of Petros, passed away suddenly Friday December 20, 2024, at her home. Sue loved her grandkids and enjoyed watching her grandkids’ ball games.
She is preceded in death by her parents Willie & Mary Bunch; Sister Janie Bunch; Brothers Randal and William Bunch.
Rita is survived by her son and daughter-in-law...
Joey Wright
Dec 20, 2024
Joey M. Wright age 42 of Wartburg passed away suddenly in his home on Friday December 20,2024.
He is proceeded in death by his grandparents: James and Gladys Wright and Nick Trunzo and Linda Dixen and Special Friends The Gobey Boys Stevie and Jeremy Howard and aunt Gail Lawson.
He is survived by his wife Megan Crabtree Wright
Children: Stevie, Lucas, Tyson, Oliver,...
Mary Parrott
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Catherine Blackwell Parrott, 78, of Claxton, TN entered her Heavenly home on Thursday December 19, 2024.
Mary cherished her role as wife to her husband of nearly 58 years, Ed “Foxie” Parrott. She loved being “Mom” to her daughters Bridget and Christy. She was affectionately referred to as “Ginny” by her grandchildren Cale and Cydney.
Mary retired from Oak Ridge City...
Donna Nealon
Dec 19, 2024
Donna Nealon, age 53, of Lancing passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her father Ray Lester Taylor, Jr.; grandparents Ray & Josephine Taylor and Glen & Ruby Bowman; uncles Willard, Randy, Emil Taylor and Don Wadell.
She is survived by her mother Glenda Taylor; brother Henry, Michael, and Joe Dan Taylor; 5 nieces and nephews; 6...
Genia Brown
Dec 16, 2024
Genia Brown, age 60, of Sunbright passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Doris Northrup; granddaughter Riley Paige Evans; mother-in-law Wilma Brown.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years Roger L. Brown, Jr.; son Joshua Brown; daughters Amanda (Brandon) Evans and Hope (Jordan) Hamby; grandchildren Mackenzie Crowley, Bailey,...
Eva Bilbrey
Dec 16, 2024
Eva (Barnett) Bilbrey, age 90 passed away December 16, 2024. She was born September 27, 1934.
She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Bilbrey whom she married on June 6, 1953; children Jim and Cindy; parents Elmer and Ruby Barnett; brothers Gene, Leon, Harry, Lawrence, Wallace, Russell; sister Traci Addabbo; nephews Jerry, Archie, Ross, and Bobby; niece Gidget Hamby.
She...
Stefanie Smith
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Stefanie “Stef” Smith of Lancing, TN passed away December 15, 2024. She was born February 7, 1965 in Cold Springs, KY.
She is preceded in death by her parents Fritz and Bea Dickhaus.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Dale Smith; brother Fred Dickhaus and wife Sandra; sister Elaine Najmola and husband Ed; stepson Nathan Vespie and...
Carlos Stewart
Dec 15, 2024
Carlos Stewart, age 72, of Gobey went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Gobey.
He was preceded in death by his parents Garlin and Ellie Stewart; son Ashley Carl Stewart; brothers: Vester and Orman Stewart; sisters: Ann Clark, Nina Veno, Emily Dillard, and Flonnie Moore.
He is...
Junnie Phillips
Dec 14, 2024
Our beloved mother, Junnie Mae Phillips, age 89 went to be with Jesus on December 14, 2024. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She received Jesus as her savior in her teen years. She loved the Lord and was evident in her life.
Our family are still in awe of how both mom and dad were able to...
Trevor Kreis
Dec 13, 2024
Trevor David Kreis age 47, of Deer Lodge TN, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1977 to Earl and Cathy Kreis.
He was preceded in death by His father, Earl Kreis. Grandfather, M.C Kreis and Grandmother, Corine Kreis.
Trevor is survived by his wonderful wife of 27 years Angie.
His children, Tyler (Jordan) Kailey (Zachary)
Grandchildren: Nevaeh...
Jackie Sweat
Dec 13, 2024
Jackie Wayne Sweat 71, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024. Jacke was a devoted spouse, father and grandfather.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Dolphus and Mary Sweat, sisters; Joyce and Wanda, brothers; Taskell and Randall.
He is survived by his spouse Leslie Miles
Sons; Aaron (Laura) Sweat and Shane (Nashua) Sweat.
6 grandchildren; Alexis,...
Mary Bunch
Dec 12, 2024
The family will receive friends Monday, December 16, 2024 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 6:00 p.m., with Bro. Lee Hickman officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Phillips Cemetery in Devonia.
Tracie Kennedy
Dec 12, 2024
Tracie Renea Kennedy Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 12, 2024. Born on August 30, 1976, she would have told you that she was 21 with 27 years experience and anyone who knew her would have agreed.
"Big things come in small packages" would be the perfect way to describe Tracie because whether it was...
Sandra Aytes
Dec 11, 2024
Sandra Goodwin Aytes, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2024. Sandra was born on October 14, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dorothy Goodwin.
She accepted Jesus as her Savior in her teen years and remained a faithful follower throughout her life, which was...
Jeffrey Wayne Shannon
Dec 9, 2024
Jeffrey (Wayne) Shannon, also known to his trucking buddies as “Madjack”, age 70 of Wartburg, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 9, 2024. Wayne was saved at the age of 12 and a few years later he joined his brothers and sister (The Shannon Family), singing gospel music all over the...
Erma Cox
Dec 8, 2024
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.
Bro. Don Long
Dec 3, 2024
Our beloved Husband, Dad, and Heydad, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Long, age 84, went to be with Jesus on December 3, 2024 at his home.
He is with the One who Redeemed him and who he faithfully served as a Preacher of the Gospel for over 60 years. During his ministry, many souls came to Christ.
He is preceded in death by...
Everett Kreis
Nov 28, 2024
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 1, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Graves officiating. Interment will follow in the Wartburg City Cemetery.
Estle "Jr." Nelson
Nov 27, 2024
Estel Jr Nelson, age 54, of Oneida passed away November 27, 2024. He was born June 10, 1970 to Estel Lee & Barbara Lou Chambers
He is preceded in death by his father Estel Lee Nelson; grandparents Claude & Ruby Chambers, Wade & Beulah Nelson, Rev. Chuck & Peggy Duncan.
He is survived by his mother Barbara Lou Nelson; aunt Betty J....
Ada Sue Shannon
Nov 27, 2024
Mrs. Ada Sue Shannon of Sunbright, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024 at Morgan County Life Care in Wartburg. She retired from Sunbright School where she served as secretary for 34 years. Ada Sue was also a member of Mt. Zion Church – Mill Creek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Shannon; and daughter, Sharon Shannon Sexton.
She is...
Rita Sue Ashley
Dec 20, 2024
Mrs. Rita Sue Bunch Ashley, age 74, of Oak Ridge formerly of Petros, passed away suddenly Friday December 20, 2024, at her home. Sue loved her grandkids and enjoyed watching her grandkids’ ball games.
She is preceded in death by her parents Willie & Mary Bunch; Sister Janie Bunch; Brothers Randal and William Bunch.
Rita is survived by her son and daughter-in-law...
Joey Wright
Dec 20, 2024
Joey M. Wright age 42 of Wartburg passed away suddenly in his home on Friday December 20,2024.
He is proceeded in death by his grandparents: James and Gladys Wright and Nick Trunzo and Linda Dixen and Special Friends The Gobey Boys Stevie and Jeremy Howard and aunt Gail Lawson.
He is survived by his wife Megan Crabtree Wright
Children: Stevie, Lucas, Tyson, Oliver,...
Mary Parrott
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Catherine Blackwell Parrott, 78, of Claxton, TN entered her Heavenly home on Thursday December 19, 2024.
Mary cherished her role as wife to her husband of nearly 58 years, Ed “Foxie” Parrott. She loved being “Mom” to her daughters Bridget and Christy. She was affectionately referred to as “Ginny” by her grandchildren Cale and Cydney.
Mary retired from Oak Ridge City...
Donna Nealon
Dec 19, 2024
Donna Nealon, age 53, of Lancing passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her father Ray Lester Taylor, Jr.; grandparents Ray & Josephine Taylor and Glen & Ruby Bowman; uncles Willard, Randy, Emil Taylor and Don Wadell.
She is survived by her mother Glenda Taylor; brother Henry, Michael, and Joe Dan Taylor; 5 nieces and nephews; 6...
Genia Brown
Dec 16, 2024
Genia Brown, age 60, of Sunbright passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Doris Northrup; granddaughter Riley Paige Evans; mother-in-law Wilma Brown.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years Roger L. Brown, Jr.; son Joshua Brown; daughters Amanda (Brandon) Evans and Hope (Jordan) Hamby; grandchildren Mackenzie Crowley, Bailey,...
Eva Bilbrey
Dec 16, 2024
Eva (Barnett) Bilbrey, age 90 passed away December 16, 2024. She was born September 27, 1934.
She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Bilbrey whom she married on June 6, 1953; children Jim and Cindy; parents Elmer and Ruby Barnett; brothers Gene, Leon, Harry, Lawrence, Wallace, Russell; sister Traci Addabbo; nephews Jerry, Archie, Ross, and Bobby; niece Gidget Hamby.
She...
Stefanie Smith
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Stefanie “Stef” Smith of Lancing, TN passed away December 15, 2024. She was born February 7, 1965 in Cold Springs, KY.
She is preceded in death by her parents Fritz and Bea Dickhaus.
She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Dale Smith; brother Fred Dickhaus and wife Sandra; sister Elaine Najmola and husband Ed; stepson Nathan Vespie and...
Carlos Stewart
Dec 15, 2024
Carlos Stewart, age 72, of Gobey went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Gobey.
He was preceded in death by his parents Garlin and Ellie Stewart; son Ashley Carl Stewart; brothers: Vester and Orman Stewart; sisters: Ann Clark, Nina Veno, Emily Dillard, and Flonnie Moore.
He is...
Junnie Phillips
Dec 14, 2024
Our beloved mother, Junnie Mae Phillips, age 89 went to be with Jesus on December 14, 2024. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She received Jesus as her savior in her teen years. She loved the Lord and was evident in her life.
Our family are still in awe of how both mom and dad were able to...
Trevor Kreis
Dec 13, 2024
Trevor David Kreis age 47, of Deer Lodge TN, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1977 to Earl and Cathy Kreis.
He was preceded in death by His father, Earl Kreis. Grandfather, M.C Kreis and Grandmother, Corine Kreis.
Trevor is survived by his wonderful wife of 27 years Angie.
His children, Tyler (Jordan) Kailey (Zachary)
Grandchildren: Nevaeh...
Jackie Sweat
Dec 13, 2024
Jackie Wayne Sweat 71, of Harriman went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024. Jacke was a devoted spouse, father and grandfather.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Dolphus and Mary Sweat, sisters; Joyce and Wanda, brothers; Taskell and Randall.
He is survived by his spouse Leslie Miles
Sons; Aaron (Laura) Sweat and Shane (Nashua) Sweat.
6 grandchildren; Alexis,...
Mary Bunch
Dec 12, 2024
The family will receive friends Monday, December 16, 2024 at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 6:00 p.m., with Bro. Lee Hickman officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Phillips Cemetery in Devonia.
Tracie Kennedy
Dec 12, 2024
Tracie Renea Kennedy Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on December 12, 2024. Born on August 30, 1976, she would have told you that she was 21 with 27 years experience and anyone who knew her would have agreed.
"Big things come in small packages" would be the perfect way to describe Tracie because whether it was...
Sandra Aytes
Dec 11, 2024
Sandra Goodwin Aytes, 82, of Knoxville, Tennessee, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 11, 2024. Sandra was born on October 14, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dorothy Goodwin.
She accepted Jesus as her Savior in her teen years and remained a faithful follower throughout her life, which was...
Jeffrey Wayne Shannon
Dec 9, 2024
Jeffrey (Wayne) Shannon, also known to his trucking buddies as “Madjack”, age 70 of Wartburg, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 9, 2024. Wayne was saved at the age of 12 and a few years later he joined his brothers and sister (The Shannon Family), singing gospel music all over the...
Erma Cox
Dec 8, 2024
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Morgan Memorial Gardens in Wartburg.
Bro. Don Long
Dec 3, 2024
Our beloved Husband, Dad, and Heydad, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Long, age 84, went to be with Jesus on December 3, 2024 at his home.
He is with the One who Redeemed him and who he faithfully served as a Preacher of the Gospel for over 60 years. During his ministry, many souls came to Christ.
He is preceded in death by...
Everett Kreis
Nov 28, 2024
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 1, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor David Graves officiating. Interment will follow in the Wartburg City Cemetery.
Estle "Jr." Nelson
Nov 27, 2024
Estel Jr Nelson, age 54, of Oneida passed away November 27, 2024. He was born June 10, 1970 to Estel Lee & Barbara Lou Chambers
He is preceded in death by his father Estel Lee Nelson; grandparents Claude & Ruby Chambers, Wade & Beulah Nelson, Rev. Chuck & Peggy Duncan.
He is survived by his mother Barbara Lou Nelson; aunt Betty J....
Ada Sue Shannon
Nov 27, 2024
Mrs. Ada Sue Shannon of Sunbright, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2024 at Morgan County Life Care in Wartburg. She retired from Sunbright School where she served as secretary for 34 years. Ada Sue was also a member of Mt. Zion Church – Mill Creek.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Shannon; and daughter, Sharon Shannon Sexton.
She is...
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