Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Joe Roberts
Mar 15, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Daniel Roberts died unexpectedly on March 15, 2025, at his residence. He was only 39 years old. The family is so deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Joseph was born on February 24, 1986.
His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. Remember...
Barbara Macklin
Mar 15, 2025
Barbara Nell Macklin of Oakdale passed away at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles “Charlie” Macklin; parents Roy and Bertha Stringfield; sisters Nellie McCoy, Mable Armes, Betty Armes, and Nancy Knight; brothers Vanius, Vivian, Carl and Roy Stringfield, Jr.
Barbara is survived by her brother Franklin “Bunk” Stringfield; special niece Trula Hall...
Shirley Phipps
Mar 14, 2025
The family will have a grave side service Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Grove Cemetery in Sunbright, TN.
Martha Heidel
Mar 13, 2025
Martha Delores Heidel
August 9, 1973 – March 13, 2025
Lancing, TN
Martha Delores Heidel of Lancing passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her husband Kevin and daughter Isabell (Izzy).
Martha enjoyed taking trips with Kevin and Izzy. She enjoyed watching Izzy cheer and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father John David Lewandoski, Sr.; step-father...
Eddie Bunch
Mar 11, 2025
Edgar Bunch, better known as Eddie Bunch, age 71 of Petros left this world for a far better place on March 11, 2025.
He was the world’s best father, husband, and grandfather. He provided for his family and would give his shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. He was our hero, our safe place, our everything. No words...
Geraldine Hamby
Mar 6, 2025
Ms. Geraldine Hamby entered the gates of Heaven, March 6, 2025. She was proud to have been born and raised on Greasy Creek. She enjoyed being from a big family and helping where she could.
She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Ollie Hamby; sister Helen Diden; brothers Vernon Hamby, and Tony Hamby; sister-in-law Colleen Hamby; brother-in-law Jim...
Charles Henry Long
Mar 3, 2025
The family is honoring Charles Henry's wishes to be cremated.
No services will be scheduled.
Travis Keith Inklebarger
Mar 3, 2025
Travis Keith Inklebarger, age 44 of Joyner passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by infant soon Tucker; father Raleigh Kitts; grandparents Louise and Cordell Longmire, S.E. and Leita Rose Kitts and Bobby Inklebarger.
Travis is survived by his mother and father Cathy and Melvin Inklebarger; sister and brother-in-law Megan...
Bobbie Hester
Mar 1, 2025
Mr. Bobbie Hester, age 64, of Mossy Grove passed away on Saturday, March 1,2025.
His father Charles Perkey, Mother Violet Perkey, and Nephew Jeffrey preceded him in death.
He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Hester, Daughter Erica Hester and Fiancé Michael Underwood, son Matthew Hester, brother Franklin (Syble) Hester, sister Debbie (Jesse) Haney, Nephew and Nieces, the Abston sisters and...
John A. Jones
Feb 27, 2025
John A. Jones, age 85 of Wartburg passed away February 27, 2025 at his home.
John A. was a truck driver. He loved gardening and working on his lawn. He was a member of the American Legion and Emerald Lodge No. 317. He served as a Sargent in the Army for several years. John A. will definitely be missed by all...
Gina Rollins
Feb 26, 2025
Mrs. Gina Rollins, age 43, of the Sunbright community, suddenly passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her; Grandparents; George and Margaret Cox, Father; James Gann, Sister; Reba Gann, and Brother; Jason Gann.
She is survived by her mother; Rose Strey, Daughters; Edna (Trenton) Jones, Anna Rollins (Dale), Son; Jacob Rollins (Pricilla), Sister; Sylvia Blair, Brothers; James...
Eva Len Swint
Feb 26, 2025
The baby of the McCartt family, Mrs. Eva Len McCartt Swint, of Lancing, went to be with the Lord on February 26th 2025. Eva attended Milestone Church in Petros. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an avid UT football fan and loved to cheer on her Vols, however her greatest joy was watching her...
Charlene Hatmaker
Feb 23, 2025
Charlene E. Vincent Hatmaker, age 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday the 23rd of February 2025.
Charlene was born on the 18th of November 1951 to Walter Vincent and Edna Emmett in LaFollette, Tennessee. She graduated from LaFollette High School in the Summer of Love, 1969.
She married Ronald W. Hatmaker in LaFollette, Tennessee in 1971. She...
James Chamberlin
Feb 22, 2025
The family has chosen cremation and no services are schedule at this time.
Gayle Shoemaker
Feb 21, 2025
Sandra Gayle Shoemaker, age 68 of Sunbright, passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Gayle, as she was known by her family and friends, was a very loving wife, mom, GiGi, sister, aunt, and friend.
Gayle is preceded in death by her parents, Onlee and Laurine Human; father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Gertie Shoemaker; son,...
June Jenkins
Feb 21, 2025
June Alice Jenkins, age 83 of Coalfield passed away February 21, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
June loved spending time, and taking care of her family. She enjoyed going to church and she loved the Lord.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Jenkins; daughters Allenia and Michelle; son Lee (Leo) Jenkins, grandson Aaron Trey Gunter.
She is...
Michael Ray Curtis
Feb 20, 2025
The family has chosen cremation.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Kenny Neal
Feb 20, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Neal, age 68, of Mossy Grove passed away on February 20th, with his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Delonda at his side. Kenny was a loving husband, father and animal lover, who enjoyed spending time with family, working outside and in his garden, and ginseng-ing. He dearly loved his family and all his animals over the...
Opal Vespie
Feb 19, 2025
Niana Opal Vespie, age 90, left us peacefully in the early morning on February 19, 2025.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband Louis “Sonny” Vespie and daughter, Kathy Pless Burnette; also, lifelong friend Brenda Layne.
She is survived by her daughters Dale Pless Duckett of Hot Springs, N.C., Darlene Pless Mathews (Hugh) of Canton, N.C., Diana Redmon (Lynn) of Wartburg,...
Joe Roberts
Mar 15, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Daniel Roberts died unexpectedly on March 15, 2025, at his residence. He was only 39 years old. The family is so deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Joseph was born on February 24, 1986.
His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by him. Remember...
Barbara Macklin
Mar 15, 2025
Barbara Nell Macklin of Oakdale passed away at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles “Charlie” Macklin; parents Roy and Bertha Stringfield; sisters Nellie McCoy, Mable Armes, Betty Armes, and Nancy Knight; brothers Vanius, Vivian, Carl and Roy Stringfield, Jr.
Barbara is survived by her brother Franklin “Bunk” Stringfield; special niece Trula Hall...
Shirley Phipps
Mar 14, 2025
The family will have a grave side service Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Grove Cemetery in Sunbright, TN.
Martha Heidel
Mar 13, 2025
Martha Delores Heidel
August 9, 1973 – March 13, 2025
Lancing, TN
Martha Delores Heidel of Lancing passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her husband Kevin and daughter Isabell (Izzy).
Martha enjoyed taking trips with Kevin and Izzy. She enjoyed watching Izzy cheer and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her father John David Lewandoski, Sr.; step-father...
Eddie Bunch
Mar 11, 2025
Edgar Bunch, better known as Eddie Bunch, age 71 of Petros left this world for a far better place on March 11, 2025.
He was the world’s best father, husband, and grandfather. He provided for his family and would give his shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. He was our hero, our safe place, our everything. No words...
Geraldine Hamby
Mar 6, 2025
Ms. Geraldine Hamby entered the gates of Heaven, March 6, 2025. She was proud to have been born and raised on Greasy Creek. She enjoyed being from a big family and helping where she could.
She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Ollie Hamby; sister Helen Diden; brothers Vernon Hamby, and Tony Hamby; sister-in-law Colleen Hamby; brother-in-law Jim...
Charles Henry Long
Mar 3, 2025
The family is honoring Charles Henry's wishes to be cremated.
No services will be scheduled.
Travis Keith Inklebarger
Mar 3, 2025
Travis Keith Inklebarger, age 44 of Joyner passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by infant soon Tucker; father Raleigh Kitts; grandparents Louise and Cordell Longmire, S.E. and Leita Rose Kitts and Bobby Inklebarger.
Travis is survived by his mother and father Cathy and Melvin Inklebarger; sister and brother-in-law Megan...
Bobbie Hester
Mar 1, 2025
Mr. Bobbie Hester, age 64, of Mossy Grove passed away on Saturday, March 1,2025.
His father Charles Perkey, Mother Violet Perkey, and Nephew Jeffrey preceded him in death.
He is survived by his beloved wife Linda Hester, Daughter Erica Hester and Fiancé Michael Underwood, son Matthew Hester, brother Franklin (Syble) Hester, sister Debbie (Jesse) Haney, Nephew and Nieces, the Abston sisters and...
John A. Jones
Feb 27, 2025
John A. Jones, age 85 of Wartburg passed away February 27, 2025 at his home.
John A. was a truck driver. He loved gardening and working on his lawn. He was a member of the American Legion and Emerald Lodge No. 317. He served as a Sargent in the Army for several years. John A. will definitely be missed by all...
Gina Rollins
Feb 26, 2025
Mrs. Gina Rollins, age 43, of the Sunbright community, suddenly passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her; Grandparents; George and Margaret Cox, Father; James Gann, Sister; Reba Gann, and Brother; Jason Gann.
She is survived by her mother; Rose Strey, Daughters; Edna (Trenton) Jones, Anna Rollins (Dale), Son; Jacob Rollins (Pricilla), Sister; Sylvia Blair, Brothers; James...
Eva Len Swint
Feb 26, 2025
The baby of the McCartt family, Mrs. Eva Len McCartt Swint, of Lancing, went to be with the Lord on February 26th 2025. Eva attended Milestone Church in Petros. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an avid UT football fan and loved to cheer on her Vols, however her greatest joy was watching her...
Charlene Hatmaker
Feb 23, 2025
Charlene E. Vincent Hatmaker, age 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday the 23rd of February 2025.
Charlene was born on the 18th of November 1951 to Walter Vincent and Edna Emmett in LaFollette, Tennessee. She graduated from LaFollette High School in the Summer of Love, 1969.
She married Ronald W. Hatmaker in LaFollette, Tennessee in 1971. She...
James Chamberlin
Feb 22, 2025
The family has chosen cremation and no services are schedule at this time.
Gayle Shoemaker
Feb 21, 2025
Sandra Gayle Shoemaker, age 68 of Sunbright, passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Gayle, as she was known by her family and friends, was a very loving wife, mom, GiGi, sister, aunt, and friend.
Gayle is preceded in death by her parents, Onlee and Laurine Human; father and mother-in-law, Clarence and Gertie Shoemaker; son,...
June Jenkins
Feb 21, 2025
June Alice Jenkins, age 83 of Coalfield passed away February 21, 2025 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
June loved spending time, and taking care of her family. She enjoyed going to church and she loved the Lord.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Jenkins; daughters Allenia and Michelle; son Lee (Leo) Jenkins, grandson Aaron Trey Gunter.
She is...
Michael Ray Curtis
Feb 20, 2025
The family has chosen cremation.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Kenny Neal
Feb 20, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Neal, age 68, of Mossy Grove passed away on February 20th, with his loving wife of nearly 47 years, Delonda at his side. Kenny was a loving husband, father and animal lover, who enjoyed spending time with family, working outside and in his garden, and ginseng-ing. He dearly loved his family and all his animals over the...
Opal Vespie
Feb 19, 2025
Niana Opal Vespie, age 90, left us peacefully in the early morning on February 19, 2025.
Opal was preceded in death by her husband Louis “Sonny” Vespie and daughter, Kathy Pless Burnette; also, lifelong friend Brenda Layne.
She is survived by her daughters Dale Pless Duckett of Hot Springs, N.C., Darlene Pless Mathews (Hugh) of Canton, N.C., Diana Redmon (Lynn) of Wartburg,...
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