Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Joe Dan Stewart of Karns, TN
Oct 8, 2017
Joe Dan Stewart, 81 passed away at home with family on October 8, 2017. He was born in Sunbright, TN and is the oldest son of Iva Dean and C.R. “Brownie” Stewart who both preceded him in death.
Joe graduated from the University of Tennessee where he was in the ROTC and was a member of the...
Carolyn Griffis of Murfreesboro, TN
Oct 7, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Diden Griffis of Murfreesboro, TN age 80, passed away on October 6, 2017. Mrs. Griffis was born June 14, 1937 in Wartburg, TN. She was the daughter of the late Ezekiel Diden and Imogene Sexton Diden.
Mrs. Griffis had been a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Waverly, TN. for many...
Raymond M. Saunders of Sunbright, TN
Oct 6, 2017
Raymond Martin Saunders, 85, of Sunbright died Friday, October 6, 2017. He is survived by Janet Camp Saunders, his wife of 59 years; son Martin Saunders; daughters Melanie Scott ( Jeff ) and Beth Melancon ( Brett); grandchildren Adam, Alyssa and Tim Scott; and Blake, Brad and Ashley Melancon. He is also survived by seven nieces, including Becky Hainey who assisted during his battle...
Albert Ruppe of Kingston, TN
Oct 4, 2017
Albert “Martin” Ruppe 76, of Kingston entered into the arms of the Lord on October 4, 2017 after a brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Cartie; brother, Romane; sisters, Lorraine Luffman, Lou Reva Luffman and O.V. Mckinney.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy; son, Marty...

Betty J. Duncan of Oak Ridge, TN
Oct 1, 2017
Mrs. Betty Duncan age 82 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She is survived by her son, David Duncan of Harriman, TN.
Services will be announced at a later time.

Onvie "Mike" Brewster of Sunbright
Sep 30, 2017
No services for Mr. Onvie Brewster will be scheduled.
Robin Fugate of Wartburg
Sep 29, 2017
Mr. Robin Fugate, age 67 of Joyner, TN has been called home, and he passed away Friday September 29, 2017.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Petros and a retired Air Force Veteran of
20 years. He loved his family and riding his motorcycle. He always had a smile on his...
Sherry Phillips of Wartburg, TN
Sep 24, 2017
Sherry Phillips 57, of Wartburg, Tn. went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her son, Eric Phillips; father, Howard Jones; father-in-law, Earl Phillips; grandparents, Guley and Emilea Young and Miller and Cassie Jones, also 2 nephews, Jereme and Stevie Howard.
She is...
Rose Ann Human Of Lancing, TN
Sep 21, 2017
Mrs. Rose Ann Human 58, of Lancing passed away at her home on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reba Wilson and Robert Melton; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Conley Human, Sr. and Charline Human Suerth.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Human; children, Jennifer Bunch, James...
Robert "Bob" Ridenour of Coalfield, TN
Sep 21, 2017
Mr. Robert “Bob” Ridenour 90 of the Coalfield Community went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was a dedicated Christian man who was a member of the Anchor of Hope Baptist Church in Rocky Top, TN.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; parents, Elmer T....

Elvin Godsey, of Oakdale, TN
Sep 15, 2017
Elvin “B” Godsey passed on to his heavenly home September 15, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. He was 79 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. Bradley and Nellie Godby Godsey; brothers Herbert, J.C., Albert and Charles; half brothers, Bill, James, Clyde and Arthur; 13 nieces and nephews and great-great nieces...

Snow Dear Byrge of the Stephens Community, Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 15, 2017
Snow Dear Byrge, 91 a resident of the Stephens community passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She attended Stephens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elsic (Greasy) Byrge, son Clifton Byrge, Daughter Mary Lou Worley, Granddaughter Francine Singleton, Granddaughter Marilyn (Dee Dee) Bridges, Grandson Brian Keith Brys, Great grandson J.C. Singleton. Parents John and Marah...
Winel Steward, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 13, 2017
Winel “Stewey” Steward passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 53.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Odell Steward.
He is survived by his fiancé’ Pam Sloan; sister, Estel Davis and 1 niece Kay Hawkins.
The family will receive...
Thomas Steven Hamby of Lancing, TN
Sep 12, 2017
Thomas Steven Hamby age 66, passed away at his home in Lancing on September 12, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Hattie Hamby and sister Mary Lou Shannon.
He is survived by his loving wife Nadine Hamby; 5 children, Gwen (Scott) Crowe, Steven (Annie) Hamby, Ronita...

Logan Erickson of Petros, TN
Sep 12, 2017
Logan Clay Erickson was blessed to be taken as one of God’s children on September 12, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville. Born on September 12, 2017.
He is survived by his father Kenneth Erickson 41 of Mossy Grove and Mother Jerica Cavins 27 of Mossy Grove.
Also survived by...
Evelyn Sue Thomas, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 9, 2017
Evelyn Sue Thomas, age 62, of Wartburg, entered Heaven’s Gates on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents; Tom and Sue Thomas, infant brother; A.C. Thomas and Sister Wilma Jarnagin.
She is survived by her son: Scott Davis
Brother: Doug Thomas
Nieces: Stacie...
A B Freytag of Wartburg, TN
Sep 9, 2017
A B Freytag, age 92, of Wartburg, left this earth for his heavenly home on September 9, 2017. He was born June 6, 1925. He was a member and deacon of the Wartburg First Baptist Church. Served as Mayor of the City of Wartburg, WWII Veteran, Gideon, Mason and president of the Wartburg Senior Citizens for several years.
...Lonnie W. Webb of Robbins, TN
Sep 9, 2017
Mr. Lonnie Webb, age 65, of Robbins, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his Father: Lloyd Webb, daughter: Tara M. Webb, Brother: Lloyd Wayne, George, Leadbert, Larry Webb, Sister: Kathy Vanover.
Lonnie is survived by his Son: Wade Webb and friend Raquel
Mother: Bonnie Bowling
...Burl Norris, of Rocky Top, TN.
Sep 8, 2017
Burl Allen Norris passed away September 8, 2017 at the Summit View of Rocky Top, TN. He was the class of 1998 of Halls High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Donna Norris; fraternal grandparent, U L Norris; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Minnie Parker.
He is...
Joe Dan Stewart of Karns, TN
Oct 8, 2017
Joe Dan Stewart, 81 passed away at home with family on October 8, 2017. He was born in Sunbright, TN and is the oldest son of Iva Dean and C.R. “Brownie” Stewart who both preceded him in death.
Joe graduated from the University of Tennessee where he was in the ROTC and was a member of the...
Carolyn Griffis of Murfreesboro, TN
Oct 7, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Diden Griffis of Murfreesboro, TN age 80, passed away on October 6, 2017. Mrs. Griffis was born June 14, 1937 in Wartburg, TN. She was the daughter of the late Ezekiel Diden and Imogene Sexton Diden.
Mrs. Griffis had been a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Waverly, TN. for many...
Raymond M. Saunders of Sunbright, TN
Oct 6, 2017
Raymond Martin Saunders, 85, of Sunbright died Friday, October 6, 2017. He is survived by Janet Camp Saunders, his wife of 59 years; son Martin Saunders; daughters Melanie Scott ( Jeff ) and Beth Melancon ( Brett); grandchildren Adam, Alyssa and Tim Scott; and Blake, Brad and Ashley Melancon. He is also survived by seven nieces, including Becky Hainey who assisted during his battle...
Albert Ruppe of Kingston, TN
Oct 4, 2017
Albert “Martin” Ruppe 76, of Kingston entered into the arms of the Lord on October 4, 2017 after a brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Cartie; brother, Romane; sisters, Lorraine Luffman, Lou Reva Luffman and O.V. Mckinney.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy; son, Marty...

Betty J. Duncan of Oak Ridge, TN
Oct 1, 2017
Mrs. Betty Duncan age 82 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
She is survived by her son, David Duncan of Harriman, TN.
Services will be announced at a later time.

Onvie "Mike" Brewster of Sunbright
Sep 30, 2017
No services for Mr. Onvie Brewster will be scheduled.
Robin Fugate of Wartburg
Sep 29, 2017
Mr. Robin Fugate, age 67 of Joyner, TN has been called home, and he passed away Friday September 29, 2017.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Petros and a retired Air Force Veteran of
20 years. He loved his family and riding his motorcycle. He always had a smile on his...
Sherry Phillips of Wartburg, TN
Sep 24, 2017
Sherry Phillips 57, of Wartburg, Tn. went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her son, Eric Phillips; father, Howard Jones; father-in-law, Earl Phillips; grandparents, Guley and Emilea Young and Miller and Cassie Jones, also 2 nephews, Jereme and Stevie Howard.
She is...
Rose Ann Human Of Lancing, TN
Sep 21, 2017
Mrs. Rose Ann Human 58, of Lancing passed away at her home on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reba Wilson and Robert Melton; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Conley Human, Sr. and Charline Human Suerth.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Human; children, Jennifer Bunch, James...
Robert "Bob" Ridenour of Coalfield, TN
Sep 21, 2017
Mr. Robert “Bob” Ridenour 90 of the Coalfield Community went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was a dedicated Christian man who was a member of the Anchor of Hope Baptist Church in Rocky Top, TN.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; parents, Elmer T....

Elvin Godsey, of Oakdale, TN
Sep 15, 2017
Elvin “B” Godsey passed on to his heavenly home September 15, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center. He was 79 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. Bradley and Nellie Godby Godsey; brothers Herbert, J.C., Albert and Charles; half brothers, Bill, James, Clyde and Arthur; 13 nieces and nephews and great-great nieces...

Snow Dear Byrge of the Stephens Community, Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 15, 2017
Snow Dear Byrge, 91 a resident of the Stephens community passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. She attended Stephens Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Elsic (Greasy) Byrge, son Clifton Byrge, Daughter Mary Lou Worley, Granddaughter Francine Singleton, Granddaughter Marilyn (Dee Dee) Bridges, Grandson Brian Keith Brys, Great grandson J.C. Singleton. Parents John and Marah...
Winel Steward, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 13, 2017
Winel “Stewey” Steward passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 53.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Odell Steward.
He is survived by his fiancé’ Pam Sloan; sister, Estel Davis and 1 niece Kay Hawkins.
The family will receive...
Thomas Steven Hamby of Lancing, TN
Sep 12, 2017
Thomas Steven Hamby age 66, passed away at his home in Lancing on September 12, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Hattie Hamby and sister Mary Lou Shannon.
He is survived by his loving wife Nadine Hamby; 5 children, Gwen (Scott) Crowe, Steven (Annie) Hamby, Ronita...

Logan Erickson of Petros, TN
Sep 12, 2017
Logan Clay Erickson was blessed to be taken as one of God’s children on September 12, 2017 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital, Knoxville. Born on September 12, 2017.
He is survived by his father Kenneth Erickson 41 of Mossy Grove and Mother Jerica Cavins 27 of Mossy Grove.
Also survived by...
Evelyn Sue Thomas, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 9, 2017
Evelyn Sue Thomas, age 62, of Wartburg, entered Heaven’s Gates on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, her parents; Tom and Sue Thomas, infant brother; A.C. Thomas and Sister Wilma Jarnagin.
She is survived by her son: Scott Davis
Brother: Doug Thomas
Nieces: Stacie...
A B Freytag of Wartburg, TN
Sep 9, 2017
A B Freytag, age 92, of Wartburg, left this earth for his heavenly home on September 9, 2017. He was born June 6, 1925. He was a member and deacon of the Wartburg First Baptist Church. Served as Mayor of the City of Wartburg, WWII Veteran, Gideon, Mason and president of the Wartburg Senior Citizens for several years.
...Lonnie W. Webb of Robbins, TN
Sep 9, 2017
Mr. Lonnie Webb, age 65, of Robbins, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his Father: Lloyd Webb, daughter: Tara M. Webb, Brother: Lloyd Wayne, George, Leadbert, Larry Webb, Sister: Kathy Vanover.
Lonnie is survived by his Son: Wade Webb and friend Raquel
Mother: Bonnie Bowling
...Burl Norris, of Rocky Top, TN.
Sep 8, 2017
Burl Allen Norris passed away September 8, 2017 at the Summit View of Rocky Top, TN. He was the class of 1998 of Halls High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Donna Norris; fraternal grandparent, U L Norris; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Minnie Parker.
He is...