Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
David Bolly of Oliver Springs, TN
May 31, 2023
The family is honoring Davids wishes to be cremated.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Camber Carroll of Wartburg
May 31, 2023
Camber Layne Carroll, born June 9, 1998 found her peace and parted with this world on May 31, 2023.She is preceded in death by her grandparents Charlene & Ronnie Frogg and Cynthia & Roy Stringfield; and her daughter Brynleigh Ann Carroll.Camber is survived by her sweet daughter Everleigh Celeste McClure; Mother Leann Waters & Step Father Dennis Waters; Father Christopher Carroll;...
Herbert Spurling of Sunbright
May 29, 2023
Herbert Cee Spurling passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Herbie was known for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. He never knew a stranger. He loved visiting and talked about Terlingua, TX and the friends he met there often. He enjoyed playing Santa and for several...
Bill Webb, of Deer Lodge
May 24, 2023
William Riley Webb, age 69, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2023 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman after a lengthy illness. Bill was born September 3, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Sunbright High School and was a US Army Veteran. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing guitar and making things with his hands.
He is preceded in...
Claude Rankin, of Oliver Springs
May 24, 2023
Claude Dean Rankin, 92, went home to Heaven on May 24, 2023.
He decided he was ready to go. He spent a few days with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and then died peacefully at home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and a total of 7 brothers and sisters.
Claude was a...
Howard Brys, formerly of Sunbright
May 20, 2023
HOWARD KEITH BRYS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Keith Brys, age 70, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Marble, North Carolina. Howard was born on November 14, 1952, in Sunbright, Tennessee to the late William and Delphia Jane Brys. He was a man of faith and a member of the White...
Billy Stephens, II of Deer Lodge, TN
May 18, 2023
Billy Gene Stephens II, age 53 of Deer Lodge, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Billy was born June 19, 1969. Billy was preceded in death by his father: Billy Stephens and brother: Phillip Stephens.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of Sunbright High School.
He is survived by his girlfriend: Amanda...
Johnny "Russell" Brock of Sunbright
May 18, 2023
Johnny “Russell” Brock age 71 of Sunbright got his Heavenly wings on May 18, 2023. Russell loved the Lord and served him Faithfully for 51 years. He was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.
He was preceded in death by his mother and dad Ollie and Ion Brock. Father and mother-in-law George and Marjorie Davis. Brother Sam Brock...
Thelma Thomas of Wartburg
May 14, 2023
Thelma Hamby Thomas, age 101, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2023. She was born October 1, 1921, to the late Sylvester and Bertha Griffith Hamby.
She is preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Bertha Hamby; husband Donald W. Thomas; daughter Debra Nabors; siblings Halard Hamby, Geneva Hamby, Herman Hamby, Harlan Hamby, Marie (Hamby)...
Roy Hamby, of Lancing
May 8, 2023
Roy Hamby, age 81, of Lancing passed away May 8, 2023, at his home.
Roy loved watching and feeding his birds every day. He loved sitting on his porch reading and he loved eating at the Mexican restaurant. He will be missed by his neighbors who looked out for him.
He is preceded in death by his parents Albert...
Marjorie Brennan, of Knoxville, TN
May 6, 2023
Marjorie (Marge) Grace Leak Brennan, born May 8, 1928, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Center of Morgan County in Wartburg Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Marge was born in Lamar, Mississippi, and was the oldest of 5 children born to Kenneth & Nina Leak. As a young girl, she went to live with her Uncle Joe & Aunt...
Layton Rainey, of Petros, TN
May 5, 2023
Devin Layton Jerome (Duncan) Raniey, age 43 of Petros went with the Good Lord on Friday May 5, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leighton & Jessie Raniey and George & Mauline Morgan. Parents Raymond Raniey and Mable Duncan, Wife Natasha Lynn Brown Duncan, nephew Willis Lee McMahan.
He is survived by his Daughter: Delila Lynn...
Donald Whaley, of Wartburg
May 3, 2023
Mr. Donald Whaley, age 85 of Wartburg passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Donald was a life long member of Liberty Baptist Church in Wartburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Madge Whaley; brother James (Mickey) Whaley of Wartburg.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Whaley; daughter Freida (Jerome) Rogers; sons Donald Jr....
Janice Sugrue of Deer Lodge, TN
Apr 29, 2023
The family is honoring Janice's wishes to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.
Melissa Gail Williams of Deer Lodge
Apr 28, 2023
Melissa Gail Williams of Deer Lodge, TN., age 53 passed away April 28, 2023. She was born April 26, 1970.
She is preceded in death by her mother Carol Ann Williams; grandparents James and Vivian Brown and Sam and Edith Williams.
She is survived by her daughter Vivian Kaitlyn Wall; father Dwight Williams; special person to her, Calvin...
Christina Monroe, of Wartburg
Apr 28, 2023
Christina Ellen Monroe, 55, daughter of Gil and Marta Monroe, entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday April 28, 2023. Christina is survived by both her parents, three sons: Christian and Austin Melson and Braden Gibbins, two daughters-in-law Whitney and Emma Melson, her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Monroe, and nephew and niece Isaac and Ella Monroe.
Foundationally, Christina...
Juanita Armes, of Flat Fork
Apr 26, 2023
Juanita Shannon Armes, born on April 9, 1930 (93), went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023, at her daughter Janet’s home on Flat Fork Road while surrounded by family. Juanita was a founding and very faithful active member of the Star of Hope Chapel.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, William...
Louis Basler, of Wartburg
Apr 25, 2023
February 11, 1933 – April 25, 2023
James “Louis” Basler, age 90 of Wartburg, TN passed away peacefully April 25, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center with family by his side.
Louis was born on his family farm in the Joyner Community of Morgan County on February 11, 1933 where he lived almost his entire life. He was a lifelong...
David Bolly of Oliver Springs, TN
May 31, 2023
The family is honoring Davids wishes to be cremated.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Camber Carroll of Wartburg
May 31, 2023
Camber Layne Carroll, born June 9, 1998 found her peace and parted with this world on May 31, 2023.She is preceded in death by her grandparents Charlene & Ronnie Frogg and Cynthia & Roy Stringfield; and her daughter Brynleigh Ann Carroll.Camber is survived by her sweet daughter Everleigh Celeste McClure; Mother Leann Waters & Step Father Dennis Waters; Father Christopher Carroll;...
Herbert Spurling of Sunbright
May 29, 2023
Herbert Cee Spurling passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Herbie was known for his kindness, generosity, sense of humor and fun-loving spirit. He never knew a stranger. He loved visiting and talked about Terlingua, TX and the friends he met there often. He enjoyed playing Santa and for several...
Bill Webb, of Deer Lodge
May 24, 2023
William Riley Webb, age 69, passed away Tuesday May 24, 2023 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman after a lengthy illness. Bill was born September 3, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Sunbright High School and was a US Army Veteran. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing guitar and making things with his hands.
He is preceded in...
Claude Rankin, of Oliver Springs
May 24, 2023
Claude Dean Rankin, 92, went home to Heaven on May 24, 2023.
He decided he was ready to go. He spent a few days with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and then died peacefully at home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and a total of 7 brothers and sisters.
Claude was a...
Howard Brys, formerly of Sunbright
May 20, 2023
HOWARD KEITH BRYS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Keith Brys, age 70, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of Marble, North Carolina. Howard was born on November 14, 1952, in Sunbright, Tennessee to the late William and Delphia Jane Brys. He was a man of faith and a member of the White...
Billy Stephens, II of Deer Lodge, TN
May 18, 2023
Billy Gene Stephens II, age 53 of Deer Lodge, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Billy was born June 19, 1969. Billy was preceded in death by his father: Billy Stephens and brother: Phillip Stephens.
He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of Sunbright High School.
He is survived by his girlfriend: Amanda...
Johnny "Russell" Brock of Sunbright
May 18, 2023
Johnny “Russell” Brock age 71 of Sunbright got his Heavenly wings on May 18, 2023. Russell loved the Lord and served him Faithfully for 51 years. He was a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.
He was preceded in death by his mother and dad Ollie and Ion Brock. Father and mother-in-law George and Marjorie Davis. Brother Sam Brock...
Thelma Thomas of Wartburg
May 14, 2023
Thelma Hamby Thomas, age 101, went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2023. She was born October 1, 1921, to the late Sylvester and Bertha Griffith Hamby.
She is preceded in death by her parents Sylvester and Bertha Hamby; husband Donald W. Thomas; daughter Debra Nabors; siblings Halard Hamby, Geneva Hamby, Herman Hamby, Harlan Hamby, Marie (Hamby)...
Roy Hamby, of Lancing
May 8, 2023
Roy Hamby, age 81, of Lancing passed away May 8, 2023, at his home.
Roy loved watching and feeding his birds every day. He loved sitting on his porch reading and he loved eating at the Mexican restaurant. He will be missed by his neighbors who looked out for him.
He is preceded in death by his parents Albert...
Marjorie Brennan, of Knoxville, TN
May 6, 2023
Marjorie (Marge) Grace Leak Brennan, born May 8, 1928, passed away peacefully at LifeCare Center of Morgan County in Wartburg Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Marge was born in Lamar, Mississippi, and was the oldest of 5 children born to Kenneth & Nina Leak. As a young girl, she went to live with her Uncle Joe & Aunt...
Layton Rainey, of Petros, TN
May 5, 2023
Devin Layton Jerome (Duncan) Raniey, age 43 of Petros went with the Good Lord on Friday May 5, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leighton & Jessie Raniey and George & Mauline Morgan. Parents Raymond Raniey and Mable Duncan, Wife Natasha Lynn Brown Duncan, nephew Willis Lee McMahan.
He is survived by his Daughter: Delila Lynn...
Donald Whaley, of Wartburg
May 3, 2023
Mr. Donald Whaley, age 85 of Wartburg passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Donald was a life long member of Liberty Baptist Church in Wartburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frank & Madge Whaley; brother James (Mickey) Whaley of Wartburg.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Whaley; daughter Freida (Jerome) Rogers; sons Donald Jr....
Janice Sugrue of Deer Lodge, TN
Apr 29, 2023
The family is honoring Janice's wishes to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.
Melissa Gail Williams of Deer Lodge
Apr 28, 2023
Melissa Gail Williams of Deer Lodge, TN., age 53 passed away April 28, 2023. She was born April 26, 1970.
She is preceded in death by her mother Carol Ann Williams; grandparents James and Vivian Brown and Sam and Edith Williams.
She is survived by her daughter Vivian Kaitlyn Wall; father Dwight Williams; special person to her, Calvin...
Christina Monroe, of Wartburg
Apr 28, 2023
Christina Ellen Monroe, 55, daughter of Gil and Marta Monroe, entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday April 28, 2023. Christina is survived by both her parents, three sons: Christian and Austin Melson and Braden Gibbins, two daughters-in-law Whitney and Emma Melson, her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Jennifer Monroe, and nephew and niece Isaac and Ella Monroe.
Foundationally, Christina...
Juanita Armes, of Flat Fork
Apr 26, 2023
Juanita Shannon Armes, born on April 9, 1930 (93), went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023, at her daughter Janet’s home on Flat Fork Road while surrounded by family. Juanita was a founding and very faithful active member of the Star of Hope Chapel.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, William...
Louis Basler, of Wartburg
Apr 25, 2023
February 11, 1933 – April 25, 2023
James “Louis” Basler, age 90 of Wartburg, TN passed away peacefully April 25, 2023 at Parkwest Medical Center with family by his side.
Louis was born on his family farm in the Joyner Community of Morgan County on February 11, 1933 where he lived almost his entire life. He was a lifelong...
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