Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Peggy Jeffers Colby, of Sunbright
Aug 1, 2023
Long time Morgan County resident, Peggy Joyce Colby, 66, died, August 1, 2023, at home in Sunbright, TN. She had dealt with health challenges for many years.
Daughter to the union of Betty Lou Hawn and Segal Jeffers, Peggy was born, June 29, 1957. In the middle of a large family of ten – she was a...
Russell Duncan, of Wartburg
Jul 27, 2023
Family will have a graveside service Sunday July 30 at 2 P.M. at Union Cemetery with Bro. David Acres officiating.
Robertta Milen, of Oliver Springs
Jul 24, 2023
It is with a sad and heavy heart, Robertta Shelley Milen, age 51 passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 24, 2023.
Robertta was an amazing person to be around. She loved so deeply and cared so much. She was such a beautiful soul. Rain or shine she could brighten your day. When she got the job at...
Kendra Alizabeth Byrge, of Lancing
Jul 24, 2023
Kendra Alizabeth Byrge, age 12, left us on July 24, 2023 to be with our Heavenly Father.
She is preceded in death by many loving great grandparents, aunts, and uncles and cousin Wyatt Rice.
Kendra leaves behind her parents Derrick Byrge and Rachel Dalton; amazing big brother Eli “Bubba” and little sister Hannah; grandparents Dana (Papa) and Becky Hawn,...
Larry Lavender, of Deer Lodge, TN
Jul 21, 2023
Larry Lavender, age 76 of Deer Lodge passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from Wackenhut of Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold and Dixie (Adams) Lavender, wife Lois Ann Lavender.
He is survived by his...
Tim Tucker, of Petros
Jul 13, 2023
Tim Tucker, age 67, lifelong resident of Petros, TN was finally released from the chains of his earthly body on July 13, 2023, at his home with his wife and daughters at his side. He is now doing (as he thought) his famous moonwalk down the golden streets of heaven because if you knew Tim, you know the party...
Brenda Jordan, of Wartburg
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Sue Jordan age 78 finished her journey on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg, TN, from an extended illness. She was born on April 10, 1945, the daughter of William Holden and Pauline Raulston. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Grace B. McClain and...
Vicky Spradlin of Lancing
Jul 10, 2023
Vicky Spradlin, age 61, of Lancing entered the Gates of Heaven at her home on Monday, July 10, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Spradlin; mother Ruby Landrum; grandparents Tom & Mary Landrum and brother Roger Smithers.
Vicky is survived by her daughter, Autumn Spradlin & fiancé Karl Beck of Washington; sisters Kathy & Jeff...
Edna Faye Justes, of Wartburg
Jul 10, 2023
Edna “Faye” Justes, age 77, of Wartburg, TN., went peacefully to her long-awaited Heavenly home on July 10, 2023.
Faye was a lifelong faithful member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Lancing.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jr Justes; daughter Kimberly Justes; brother Cecil Goode; sisters Pauline Woelk, and Debbie Brantley; brother-in-laws Jimmy Anderson and Greg...
Bernard Goad of Deer Lodge
Jul 9, 2023
Bernard Jones Goad, age 77 years of Deer Lodge TN, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J, and Gladys E. Scott Goad and brother Bayarn (Jack) Goad (Bonnie).
He is survived by brother Billy (Bill) J. Goad (Mattie) of Sunbright, Tn; Sisters Betty Jean Goad Weber (James) of Mt....
Tim Jones of Chestnut Ridge
Jul 9, 2023
July 9, 2023, Timothy Jones, age 64, of Chestnut Ridge, Tn., passed away peacefully at home with his children and beloved wife Christine by his side.
Tim and Christine were married in 1992, and for 30 years resided in Chestnut Ridge, TN., with children Jessica, Adam, Natalie, and Stephanie where he always called home.
The Lord blessed Tim with...
Billy G Dyer of Wartburg
Jul 9, 2023
Billy Gene Dyer, age 82, of Wartburg made his final journey to his eternal life on Sunday, July 9, 2023. His beloved wife of 41 years was by his side. He was born October 9, 1940, with such love for the Lord, his family and ginseng, and those who knew him would surely agree. Billy worked on his family’s...
Chris Woodward, of Sunbright, TN
Jul 7, 2023
Chris Allen Woodward, age 45, of Sunbright, TN. passed away July 7, 2023 at his home in Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his father Bill Woodward of Sunbright; niece Kelsey Keeton of Deer Lodge.
He leaves behind his son Dillon Woodward and wife Tiffney Gail; 3 grandchildren Casey, Aslin, and Eva all of Sunbright; 1 sister...
Allen Chaney, of Sunbright
Jul 6, 2023
Phillip Allen Chaney, age 81, of Sunbright moved to his eternal home on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents Herman & Macel Cromwell Chaney; wife Glenna Chaney; sister Lorena Mae Chaney; grandson Ricky Ivan Howard.
Left to mourn are his children Averil (Lovada) Chaney, Angie (Rick) Howard, Jeff (Chrissy) Chaney; 9 grandchildren Averil...
Doris Northrup of Sunbright
Jul 6, 2023
Doris Lillian Northrup, age 85, of Sunbright passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born to the late Thomas and Hattie Hamby on February 28, 1938.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford Northrup; siblings Earnest “Bud” Hamby, William “Dodger” Hamby, Clifford Hamby, Clifton Hamby, Memford “Lynn” Hamby, Linda Smith, Helen Northrup; grandson Thomas “Tommy” Northrup...
Danny Hunter of Coalfield
Jul 4, 2023
Danny Ray Hunter, of Coalfield, reached his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.Mr. Hunter loved his family & his church. He was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church.He is preceded in death by his loving wife Wanda Lee Hunter of Coalfield; his mother, Anna Ruth Hunter and father, Raymond Hunter both of Petros. His son in law Robin...
Manuel Tellez, of Oakdale
Jul 2, 2023
On July 2nd, 2023, our uncle Manuel Tellez, went to meet God. Manuel was born on December 26, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas. One of nine children born on the westside, life was difficult, but his humble beginnings created a hardworking and compassionate individual. Like many young men in his circumstances, Manuel joined the U. S. Army where he found his...
Don Cox, of Petros
Jun 30, 2023
Don “Gump” Cox, our adored, squirrel hunt”nfrontiersman, ginseng’n – mountain man, pistol tote’n, God fearing, Patriarch, cherished father and grandpa who ruled his own world with his favorite side arm (the judge) and bowie knife left all of us rudely and unexpectedly due to “kicking it” on June 30th, 2023. He didn’t even have the decency to inform us he was leaving. The irony is that when first responders...
Emily Shannon, of Wartburg
Jun 29, 2023
Emily May Shannon of Lancing passed away June 29, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She was born to the late Lloyd and Martha Collins on January 3, 1945.
Emily is preceded in death by siblings Chester, Bobby Joe, Bunt, Bill, Ronnie, James, Paul, Fay Collins and Mary Liz Maden, and son-in-law William Brown.
...
Martha Hamby
Jun 28, 2023
Martha E. Hamby, age 82, passed away June 28, 2023. She was born August 2, 1940, to Albert & Etta Hamby. She was born and raised in Wartburg but moved to Lafayette, GA., where she raised her children where she lived for 50 years.
Martha enjoyed sewing, working with her flowers, chickens, and taking care of all her children...
Peggy Jeffers Colby, of Sunbright
Aug 1, 2023
Long time Morgan County resident, Peggy Joyce Colby, 66, died, August 1, 2023, at home in Sunbright, TN. She had dealt with health challenges for many years.
Daughter to the union of Betty Lou Hawn and Segal Jeffers, Peggy was born, June 29, 1957. In the middle of a large family of ten – she was a...
Russell Duncan, of Wartburg
Jul 27, 2023
Family will have a graveside service Sunday July 30 at 2 P.M. at Union Cemetery with Bro. David Acres officiating.
Robertta Milen, of Oliver Springs
Jul 24, 2023
It is with a sad and heavy heart, Robertta Shelley Milen, age 51 passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 24, 2023.
Robertta was an amazing person to be around. She loved so deeply and cared so much. She was such a beautiful soul. Rain or shine she could brighten your day. When she got the job at...
Kendra Alizabeth Byrge, of Lancing
Jul 24, 2023
Kendra Alizabeth Byrge, age 12, left us on July 24, 2023 to be with our Heavenly Father.
She is preceded in death by many loving great grandparents, aunts, and uncles and cousin Wyatt Rice.
Kendra leaves behind her parents Derrick Byrge and Rachel Dalton; amazing big brother Eli “Bubba” and little sister Hannah; grandparents Dana (Papa) and Becky Hawn,...
Larry Lavender, of Deer Lodge, TN
Jul 21, 2023
Larry Lavender, age 76 of Deer Lodge passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from Wackenhut of Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents: Harold and Dixie (Adams) Lavender, wife Lois Ann Lavender.
He is survived by his...
Tim Tucker, of Petros
Jul 13, 2023
Tim Tucker, age 67, lifelong resident of Petros, TN was finally released from the chains of his earthly body on July 13, 2023, at his home with his wife and daughters at his side. He is now doing (as he thought) his famous moonwalk down the golden streets of heaven because if you knew Tim, you know the party...
Brenda Jordan, of Wartburg
Jul 11, 2023
Brenda Sue Jordan age 78 finished her journey on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, at Life Care Center of Morgan County in Wartburg, TN, from an extended illness. She was born on April 10, 1945, the daughter of William Holden and Pauline Raulston. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Grace B. McClain and...
Vicky Spradlin of Lancing
Jul 10, 2023
Vicky Spradlin, age 61, of Lancing entered the Gates of Heaven at her home on Monday, July 10, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Spradlin; mother Ruby Landrum; grandparents Tom & Mary Landrum and brother Roger Smithers.
Vicky is survived by her daughter, Autumn Spradlin & fiancé Karl Beck of Washington; sisters Kathy & Jeff...
Edna Faye Justes, of Wartburg
Jul 10, 2023
Edna “Faye” Justes, age 77, of Wartburg, TN., went peacefully to her long-awaited Heavenly home on July 10, 2023.
Faye was a lifelong faithful member of Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Lancing.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jr Justes; daughter Kimberly Justes; brother Cecil Goode; sisters Pauline Woelk, and Debbie Brantley; brother-in-laws Jimmy Anderson and Greg...
Bernard Goad of Deer Lodge
Jul 9, 2023
Bernard Jones Goad, age 77 years of Deer Lodge TN, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J, and Gladys E. Scott Goad and brother Bayarn (Jack) Goad (Bonnie).
He is survived by brother Billy (Bill) J. Goad (Mattie) of Sunbright, Tn; Sisters Betty Jean Goad Weber (James) of Mt....
Tim Jones of Chestnut Ridge
Jul 9, 2023
July 9, 2023, Timothy Jones, age 64, of Chestnut Ridge, Tn., passed away peacefully at home with his children and beloved wife Christine by his side.
Tim and Christine were married in 1992, and for 30 years resided in Chestnut Ridge, TN., with children Jessica, Adam, Natalie, and Stephanie where he always called home.
The Lord blessed Tim with...
Billy G Dyer of Wartburg
Jul 9, 2023
Billy Gene Dyer, age 82, of Wartburg made his final journey to his eternal life on Sunday, July 9, 2023. His beloved wife of 41 years was by his side. He was born October 9, 1940, with such love for the Lord, his family and ginseng, and those who knew him would surely agree. Billy worked on his family’s...
Chris Woodward, of Sunbright, TN
Jul 7, 2023
Chris Allen Woodward, age 45, of Sunbright, TN. passed away July 7, 2023 at his home in Sunbright.
He is preceded in death by his father Bill Woodward of Sunbright; niece Kelsey Keeton of Deer Lodge.
He leaves behind his son Dillon Woodward and wife Tiffney Gail; 3 grandchildren Casey, Aslin, and Eva all of Sunbright; 1 sister...
Allen Chaney, of Sunbright
Jul 6, 2023
Phillip Allen Chaney, age 81, of Sunbright moved to his eternal home on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents Herman & Macel Cromwell Chaney; wife Glenna Chaney; sister Lorena Mae Chaney; grandson Ricky Ivan Howard.
Left to mourn are his children Averil (Lovada) Chaney, Angie (Rick) Howard, Jeff (Chrissy) Chaney; 9 grandchildren Averil...
Doris Northrup of Sunbright
Jul 6, 2023
Doris Lillian Northrup, age 85, of Sunbright passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born to the late Thomas and Hattie Hamby on February 28, 1938.
She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford Northrup; siblings Earnest “Bud” Hamby, William “Dodger” Hamby, Clifford Hamby, Clifton Hamby, Memford “Lynn” Hamby, Linda Smith, Helen Northrup; grandson Thomas “Tommy” Northrup...
Danny Hunter of Coalfield
Jul 4, 2023
Danny Ray Hunter, of Coalfield, reached his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.Mr. Hunter loved his family & his church. He was a member of Big Mountain Baptist Church.He is preceded in death by his loving wife Wanda Lee Hunter of Coalfield; his mother, Anna Ruth Hunter and father, Raymond Hunter both of Petros. His son in law Robin...
Manuel Tellez, of Oakdale
Jul 2, 2023
On July 2nd, 2023, our uncle Manuel Tellez, went to meet God. Manuel was born on December 26, 1934, in San Antonio, Texas. One of nine children born on the westside, life was difficult, but his humble beginnings created a hardworking and compassionate individual. Like many young men in his circumstances, Manuel joined the U. S. Army where he found his...
Don Cox, of Petros
Jun 30, 2023
Don “Gump” Cox, our adored, squirrel hunt”nfrontiersman, ginseng’n – mountain man, pistol tote’n, God fearing, Patriarch, cherished father and grandpa who ruled his own world with his favorite side arm (the judge) and bowie knife left all of us rudely and unexpectedly due to “kicking it” on June 30th, 2023. He didn’t even have the decency to inform us he was leaving. The irony is that when first responders...
Emily Shannon, of Wartburg
Jun 29, 2023
Emily May Shannon of Lancing passed away June 29, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She was born to the late Lloyd and Martha Collins on January 3, 1945.
Emily is preceded in death by siblings Chester, Bobby Joe, Bunt, Bill, Ronnie, James, Paul, Fay Collins and Mary Liz Maden, and son-in-law William Brown.
...
Martha Hamby
Jun 28, 2023
Martha E. Hamby, age 82, passed away June 28, 2023. She was born August 2, 1940, to Albert & Etta Hamby. She was born and raised in Wartburg but moved to Lafayette, GA., where she raised her children where she lived for 50 years.
Martha enjoyed sewing, working with her flowers, chickens, and taking care of all her children...
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