Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kurlin Kennedy, of Petros, TN
Oct 16, 2017
Kurlin Kennedy age 61, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at his home in Petros. He was born in Campbell County, April 17 1956 to the late Kyle Kennedy and Nancy Kennedy who lives in Petros.
Kurlin was preceded in death by his father, Kyle Kennedy of Petros; brother, Carvin Kennedy of Petros; sister Brenda Sue...
John Blair, of Sunbright, TN
Oct 13, 2017
John Franklin Blair III. Of Sunbright, TN passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Franklin II. and Janice Bruce Blair; uncle, Ray Ashbrook of Cincinnati, OH; aunts, Marsha Welter, Penny Lay of Kingston, TN and Ruby Edna Ashbrook...
Juanita Barger, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 12, 2017
Juanita Barger went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2017. She was 96 years of age. She was a devoted Christian who served her family of faith and her neighbors through Liberty Baptist Church. She worshipped in each of the congregation’s four sanctuaries and enjoyed sharing those memories with friends and family. It has...
Christopher Wyatt of Harriman, TN
Oct 9, 2017
Christopher B. Wyatt age 34 passed away on October 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bobbi Joyce Silva and Clyde and Margaret Wyatt. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, the ocean and his 3 kids and family. He loved to eat cotton candy.
He is survived by his Mother: Debra Wyatt
...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...
Kurlin Kennedy, of Petros, TN
Oct 16, 2017
Kurlin Kennedy age 61, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at his home in Petros. He was born in Campbell County, April 17 1956 to the late Kyle Kennedy and Nancy Kennedy who lives in Petros.
Kurlin was preceded in death by his father, Kyle Kennedy of Petros; brother, Carvin Kennedy of Petros; sister Brenda Sue...
John Blair, of Sunbright, TN
Oct 13, 2017
John Franklin Blair III. Of Sunbright, TN passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Franklin II. and Janice Bruce Blair; uncle, Ray Ashbrook of Cincinnati, OH; aunts, Marsha Welter, Penny Lay of Kingston, TN and Ruby Edna Ashbrook...
Juanita Barger, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 12, 2017
Juanita Barger went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2017. She was 96 years of age. She was a devoted Christian who served her family of faith and her neighbors through Liberty Baptist Church. She worshipped in each of the congregation’s four sanctuaries and enjoyed sharing those memories with friends and family. It has...
Christopher Wyatt of Harriman, TN
Oct 9, 2017
Christopher B. Wyatt age 34 passed away on October 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bobbi Joyce Silva and Clyde and Margaret Wyatt. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, the ocean and his 3 kids and family. He loved to eat cotton candy.
He is survived by his Mother: Debra Wyatt
...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...