Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN
Sep 23, 2019
Danny “Ross” Branstetter, Sr
Deer Lodge, TN
Ross was the 4th child born to Menford (d.1955) and Addie Mae (d. 2001) on July 29, 1945. He died at 74 on September 23, 2019.
He is preceded in death by brothers Willard (d.2011) and Carl (d.2005), mother-in-law Beulah Robinson (d.1995), step father Barney Walker...
Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN
Sep 21, 2019
Christine Honeycutt, age 89, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 21, 2019 at Rivergate Terrace in Michigan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Honeycutt; parents, Nydia Galloway and Stanley McCartt; son, Ronald Honeycutt; sisters, Patricia Goad and Delores Galloway.
She is survived by her son, Blaine and wife, Kathy Honeycutt; daughter, Crystal...
Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN
Sep 19, 2019
Loretta Armes Woods of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Rusty Woods; parents Virgil and Lucinda Armes; sisters Rhoda Dagley, Sally Basler White, and Lillian Smithers; brothers-in-law Robert Hatmaker and John Ed Smithers.
Loretta is survived...
Georgene "GiGi" Schooler
Sep 17, 2019
Georgene “Gigi” Schooler, age 83, was called home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019.
Gigi was born on July 14, 1936 to Frank and Phoebe Manass in Wheelwright, KY. She was raised there until her family moved to Baltimore, MD in the 1950’s. From there, she traveled the country and globe as a dedicated...
Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge
Sep 16, 2019
Patricia Ann Stephens, age 72, passed away on September 16, 2019 after an extended illness.
Mrs. Stephens was born March 8, 1947, and raised in southwest Virginia until moving to Oak Ridge with her family in 1954. She attended Pine Valley and Robertsville schools and was a 1965 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Mrs. Stephens accepted...
Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove
Sep 15, 2019
There will be no memorial services scheduled for Ms. Tammy Rich per families request.
Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 8, 2019
Billie Sue Ballard was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Billie Sue was born on Saturday, October 26, 1946 to parents, George and Mary Burgan in Harlan, KY. Billie Sue worked many years as a seamstress and a machine operator in Plastics Factories. She was a loving, caring mother and friend...
Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN
Sep 8, 2019
Polly Smith, age 75 of Wartburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Polly was a member of the Petros Order of the Eastern Star Sunrise Chapter #364. She was retired from UT-Battelle. Polly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Polly is survived by her husband of...
Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 3, 2019
Louise Jordan, age 92, of Wartburg passed away September 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jordan; 2 sons, Eugene and Kenneth Jordan; parents, Bradley and Ella Emory Bradshaw; brother, Paul Bradshaw.
She is survived by her son, Jerry and wife, Stephanie Jordan; 6 grandchildren; 9...
Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN
Sep 3, 2019
Stephen C. Pierce, 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2019.
Stephen had a passion for music and was a prominent fixture in the Knoxville Music Scene in the 70’s and 80’s. But his love of music continued throughout his life surpassed only by his...
Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 30, 2019
Donnie James Kennedy, age 60 of Sunbright, passed away Friday August 30, 2019. He was born September 12, 1958 to parents Wilbur and Joan Kennedy of Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Joan Kennedy; sisters, Barbra Wallace and Missy Taylor (both of Lafollette, TN).
He is survived by his loving...
Charles Cox, of Petros, TN
Aug 27, 2019
Charles (Bama) R. Cox, Jr. age 58, passed away August 27, 2019 at his home. He loved fishing, spending time with his family and riding his Rhino.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Fay McCollum; father, Charles Cox, Sr.; sister, Ruby Jones; mother-in-law, Judy Caddell.
He is survived by his wife of...
Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 21, 2019
Joey Williams, age 57, of Sunbright passed away August 21, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Williams; brothers, Jackie, John and Mick Williams; sister, Doris Williams.
He is survived by his brothers, Vick (Brenda) Williams, Bill (Joann) Williams, James and Don Williams; sisters, Nan Kilby...
John Griffin of Kingston, TN
Aug 19, 2019
John Edward Griffin, age 65, of Kingston passed away August 19, 2019. He was a member of New Midway Baptist Church. He was honored to be a 2008 inductee into the Smoky Mountain Raceway Hall Of Fame. He loved racing, race cars and loved reading the papers. He was retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation.
John Edward...
Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN
Aug 17, 2019
Nella “Lou” Adkisson passed away August 16, 2019 at her home in Petros, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lily Adkisson; son, Jerry "Jug" Adkisson; brothers: Harold, Don, Woody, and Larry Adkisson; sisters, Mazie Thornton and Nick Wormsley.
She is survived by her sons: Terry “Saw” (Patti) Adkisson; Keith (Etta) Adkisson; Gregory...
Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg
Aug 15, 2019
Deborah Ann Tamboso, age 62, of Lancing, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with cancer. She was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Delbert Longmire and the late Evelyn Vann. She was a graduate of Wartburg High School.
She is preceded in death...
Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 15, 2019
Rev. Daniel Kirby, 72 of Sunbright passed away August 16, 2019 at his home. He was the pastor of New Vision Ministries of Lancing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Cox Kirby; brother, L.A. Kirby and grandparents, George and Ruth Powell.
He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Daniel; sister,...
Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN
Aug 13, 2019
On Aug 13, 2019, after three years of separation, Bertie Adams was reunited in death with her late husband of 77 years, Kenneth Adams. More importantly, they are together in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her brother, Harold Howard; children, June Sanders, Vaughn Adams, Alvie Adams, and Ronald Adams and wife Sissy;...
Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs
Aug 13, 2019
Shirley Ann Seiber age 55 of Oliver springs TN passed away August 13.2019 At her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Seiber; brother, Timothy Mosley; sister, Wanda Mosley, parents George Mosley and Glendean Mosley.
She is survived by sons, Allen Richard and Jacob Richard of Oliver spring, TN., and Tobias Idles Of...
Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN
Aug 13, 2019
Lois Roberts, born March13, 1931 the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters passed away August 13, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Roberts whom she married in 1954; new born son, Michael Lewis; parents, James William Key and Ida Todd Key; brothers, Rufus, Arnold, Coy, Donald and Kenneth Key; sisters, Stacie Whittaker, Ethel...
Danny Ross Branstetter, of Deer Lodge, TN
Sep 23, 2019
Danny “Ross” Branstetter, Sr
Deer Lodge, TN
Ross was the 4th child born to Menford (d.1955) and Addie Mae (d. 2001) on July 29, 1945. He died at 74 on September 23, 2019.
He is preceded in death by brothers Willard (d.2011) and Carl (d.2005), mother-in-law Beulah Robinson (d.1995), step father Barney Walker...
Christine Honeycutt, formerly of Sunbright, TN
Sep 21, 2019
Christine Honeycutt, age 89, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 21, 2019 at Rivergate Terrace in Michigan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Honeycutt; parents, Nydia Galloway and Stanley McCartt; son, Ronald Honeycutt; sisters, Patricia Goad and Delores Galloway.
She is survived by her son, Blaine and wife, Kathy Honeycutt; daughter, Crystal...
Loretta Woods, of Oak Ridge,TN
Sep 19, 2019
Loretta Armes Woods of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son Rusty Woods; parents Virgil and Lucinda Armes; sisters Rhoda Dagley, Sally Basler White, and Lillian Smithers; brothers-in-law Robert Hatmaker and John Ed Smithers.
Loretta is survived...
Georgene "GiGi" Schooler
Sep 17, 2019
Georgene “Gigi” Schooler, age 83, was called home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019.
Gigi was born on July 14, 1936 to Frank and Phoebe Manass in Wheelwright, KY. She was raised there until her family moved to Baltimore, MD in the 1950’s. From there, she traveled the country and globe as a dedicated...
Patricia Stephens, of Oak Ridge
Sep 16, 2019
Patricia Ann Stephens, age 72, passed away on September 16, 2019 after an extended illness.
Mrs. Stephens was born March 8, 1947, and raised in southwest Virginia until moving to Oak Ridge with her family in 1954. She attended Pine Valley and Robertsville schools and was a 1965 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Mrs. Stephens accepted...
Tammy Rich, of Mossy Grove
Sep 15, 2019
There will be no memorial services scheduled for Ms. Tammy Rich per families request.
Billie Sue Ballard of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 8, 2019
Billie Sue Ballard was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
Billie Sue was born on Saturday, October 26, 1946 to parents, George and Mary Burgan in Harlan, KY. Billie Sue worked many years as a seamstress and a machine operator in Plastics Factories. She was a loving, caring mother and friend...
Polly Smith of Wartburg, TN
Sep 8, 2019
Polly Smith, age 75 of Wartburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Polly was a member of the Petros Order of the Eastern Star Sunrise Chapter #364. She was retired from UT-Battelle. Polly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
Polly is survived by her husband of...
Louise Jordan, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 3, 2019
Louise Jordan, age 92, of Wartburg passed away September 3, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Jordan; 2 sons, Eugene and Kenneth Jordan; parents, Bradley and Ella Emory Bradshaw; brother, Paul Bradshaw.
She is survived by her son, Jerry and wife, Stephanie Jordan; 6 grandchildren; 9...
Stephen Pierce, of Lancing, TN
Sep 3, 2019
Stephen C. Pierce, 71, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2019.
Stephen had a passion for music and was a prominent fixture in the Knoxville Music Scene in the 70’s and 80’s. But his love of music continued throughout his life surpassed only by his...
Donnie Kennedy, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 30, 2019
Donnie James Kennedy, age 60 of Sunbright, passed away Friday August 30, 2019. He was born September 12, 1958 to parents Wilbur and Joan Kennedy of Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Joan Kennedy; sisters, Barbra Wallace and Missy Taylor (both of Lafollette, TN).
He is survived by his loving...
Charles Cox, of Petros, TN
Aug 27, 2019
Charles (Bama) R. Cox, Jr. age 58, passed away August 27, 2019 at his home. He loved fishing, spending time with his family and riding his Rhino.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Fay McCollum; father, Charles Cox, Sr.; sister, Ruby Jones; mother-in-law, Judy Caddell.
He is survived by his wife of...
Joey Williams, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 21, 2019
Joey Williams, age 57, of Sunbright passed away August 21, 2019 at Roane Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Maxine Williams; brothers, Jackie, John and Mick Williams; sister, Doris Williams.
He is survived by his brothers, Vick (Brenda) Williams, Bill (Joann) Williams, James and Don Williams; sisters, Nan Kilby...
John Griffin of Kingston, TN
Aug 19, 2019
John Edward Griffin, age 65, of Kingston passed away August 19, 2019. He was a member of New Midway Baptist Church. He was honored to be a 2008 inductee into the Smoky Mountain Raceway Hall Of Fame. He loved racing, race cars and loved reading the papers. He was retired from Tennessee Department of Transportation.
John Edward...
Lou Adkisson Harris, of Petros, TN
Aug 17, 2019
Nella “Lou” Adkisson passed away August 16, 2019 at her home in Petros, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lily Adkisson; son, Jerry "Jug" Adkisson; brothers: Harold, Don, Woody, and Larry Adkisson; sisters, Mazie Thornton and Nick Wormsley.
She is survived by her sons: Terry “Saw” (Patti) Adkisson; Keith (Etta) Adkisson; Gregory...
Deborah Tamboso, of Wartburg
Aug 15, 2019
Deborah Ann Tamboso, age 62, of Lancing, TN passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge after a short battle with cancer. She was born on November 4, 1956 to the late Delbert Longmire and the late Evelyn Vann. She was a graduate of Wartburg High School.
She is preceded in death...
Dan Kirby, of Sunbright, TN
Aug 15, 2019
Rev. Daniel Kirby, 72 of Sunbright passed away August 16, 2019 at his home. He was the pastor of New Vision Ministries of Lancing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary Cox Kirby; brother, L.A. Kirby and grandparents, George and Ruth Powell.
He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Daniel; sister,...
Bertie Adams of Deer Lodge, TN
Aug 13, 2019
On Aug 13, 2019, after three years of separation, Bertie Adams was reunited in death with her late husband of 77 years, Kenneth Adams. More importantly, they are together in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her brother, Harold Howard; children, June Sanders, Vaughn Adams, Alvie Adams, and Ronald Adams and wife Sissy;...
Shirley Seiber, of Oliver Springs
Aug 13, 2019
Shirley Ann Seiber age 55 of Oliver springs TN passed away August 13.2019 At her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Seiber; brother, Timothy Mosley; sister, Wanda Mosley, parents George Mosley and Glendean Mosley.
She is survived by sons, Allen Richard and Jacob Richard of Oliver spring, TN., and Tobias Idles Of...
Lois Roberts, of Rockwood, TN
Aug 13, 2019
Lois Roberts, born March13, 1931 the youngest of 12 brothers and sisters passed away August 13, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Roberts whom she married in 1954; new born son, Michael Lewis; parents, James William Key and Ida Todd Key; brothers, Rufus, Arnold, Coy, Donald and Kenneth Key; sisters, Stacie Whittaker, Ethel...

