Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Chester Jones of Chestnut Ridge, TN
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. Chester D. Jones, age 56, of Chestnut Ridge passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended Hillview Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie & Mary Hillard Jones; brother, Hack Jones; grandparents, Robert & Vanda Hillard.
He is survived by his brothers, Lecil...
Frank Wright, of Petros, Tn
Apr 20, 2021
Jimmy Frank Wright, age 75, passed away April 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred “Check” Wright; mother, Willie Beene Wright; brother, Fred Wright, Jr.
He is survived by his brother, B.J. Wright; sister-in-law, Betty Liles Wright; several cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Frank enjoyed watching baseball games and western...
Robin Elaine Johnson, of Oak Ridge
Apr 20, 2021
The family will have receive friends Friday April 23 from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.
Leonard McNeese of New Smyrna Beach, FL
Apr 15, 2021
Leonard Eugene (Gene) McNeese, born May 11, 1935 in Round Rock, TX to Leonard and Rosemary Hall McNeese, passed away peacefully at his home in New Smyrna Beach, FL on Thursday afternoon, April 15. Gene's parents began as sharecroppers but eventually owned their own farm in Littlefield, TX. As a young student, Gene’s teachers recognized his potential and allowed...
Reba Crabtree, of Ten Mile, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Reba Crabtree, age 86 formally of Wartburg, TN, passed away Friday April 9th, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Armes Chapel Church and loved cooking and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Seaberry and Eliza Woods; daughter, Vickie Lynn Hall; and...
Shirley Waterman Dishman, of Allardt, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Shirley M. Waterman Dishman passed away April 9, 2021 at Signature Health Care and Rehab in Jamestown.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Christian & Marie Waterman; husband, Walter Russell Dishman, Sr.; son, Walter Russell Dishman, Jr.; daughter, Margaret (Siss) Norris.
She is survived by her children, Sarah Walker-Wilson, Sandy Eldridge & Tom...
Linda Turpin, of Joyner Community
Apr 9, 2021
Linda Rae Basler Turpin age 76 passed away suddenly on April 9, 2021. She resided most of her life in the Joyner Community of Morgan County alongside her husband Frank Turpin who she considered her best friend and love. “Granny Linda” as she was known by her family was loved and will be greatly missed.
Granny Linda...
Shelby Laymance, formerly Wartburg, Tn.
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Shelby Jean Laymance of Wartburg, Tn. passed away on April 5, 2021
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laymance; parents, Lee and Ola Byrd; sisters, Evelyn Redmon and Geraldine Byrd.
She is survived by her son, Gary Laymance of Oak Ridge and Larry Laymance of Wartburg; daughter, Karen (Frank) Seres of...
David Ward, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 31, 2021
With a very sad and heavy heart, “David Earl Ward” 63 of Wartburg, went to be with our Lord, March 31, 2021. He will be very missed by the ones he left behind but rejoicing with the ones that went before him. He loved his family with all his heart. He enjoyed playing music for many, many years. Knocking...
Alice Bolling of Deer Lodge, TN
Mar 28, 2021
Alice Marie Bolling (McCann), age 82 passed away March 28, 2021. She was born May 24, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clayton L. Bolling; parents, Charlie and Brattie McCann.
She is survived by her children, Carl D. Bolling and wife, Tammy of Oliver Springs and Tina Hollinsworth and...
Peggy Sexton of Wartburg, TN
Mar 25, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Sexton went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 25, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Sexton; Daughters: Marilyn “Dee Dee” Bridges and Essie Francine “Floyd” Singleton; Grandson, J.C Singleton; Parents, Snowdeer Byrge and Greasy Byrge; sister, Mary Lou; Brother, Ted Byrge; and her beloved poodle, Hoppy. She is survived...
Brenda Smith, of Orange Park, FL.
Mar 20, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith, age 75, of Orange Park, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on December 9, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Fred Earl and Lois Emma (Olmstead) Cromwell. She called Orange Park, Florida home for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and...
Rickey "Waynie" Phillips, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 20, 2021
Rickey “Waynie” Phillips, age 41 passed away March 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Phillips; brother, Eric Phillips; grandfathers, Howard Jones and Earl Phillips.
He is survived by his father, Rickey Dean Phillips; daughter, Brooklyn Basler; nephews, Dillion and Kyler; niece, McKenzie that he loved dearly.
Waynie was...
Sandra Osterhoudt, of Harriman
Mar 18, 2021
Sandra Osterhoudt, age 81, of Harriman, Tn. passed away March 18, 2021. She and her husband (Bob) moved to Tennessee from California in 1997 to enjoy retirement in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee.
Sandra is preceded in death by special grandparents that raised her, Myrtle & Earl Jeffers; parents, Everett Brickey & Darlene Vincent; husband of 42...
Margaret VanNorstran, of Wartburg
Mar 18, 2021
Margaret Lucille VanNorstran, age 77, passed away March 17, 2021. She was born October 3, 1943 to the late Ben & Barbara Bingham.
Margaret was known best for watching her “stories” daily such as “Days of Our Lives”. She loved her church family at Wartburg Presbyterian Church and loved her boys and family.
She is...
Bobby Sexton, formerly of Sunbright
Mar 17, 2021
Bobby W. Sexton, age 85, passed away March 17, 2021 at NHC Healthcare Cookeville. Bobby joined the Navy right out of high school. He loved mechanic work and loved building engines. Him and Dot loved traveling the world together. He took great pride and joy in planting and growing the fruits of his garden.
He is preceded...
Virgina Oney, of Wartburg
Mar 16, 2021
Virginia Jo Oney, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021 at Life Care of Morgan County. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and was known taking care of anyone who needed help. She was always seen with a smile on her face. Virginia was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Wartburg...
Bobby Joe McCann of Lancing, TN
Mar 15, 2021
Bobby Joe McCann age 83, passed away on March 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife Cora McCann son J.D. brothers: Clarance McCann, Jurion, Jim, Tracy, Charlie and Harold McCann.
He is survived by children: Robert McCann of Deer Lodge,
William McCann of Lancing, Dennise, Tony and Jerry...
June Butler of Coalfield, TN
Mar 14, 2021
Sarah June Butler, age 78 of Coalfield passed away March 14, 2021 in her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Butler; son, Carlos Butler; parents, Eather Byrge and Lottie West; brothers, Joe Byrge and Frank Byrge; grandson, Justin Butler.
She is survived by her son, Dewayne Butler and wife, Patty of...
Bronson "Dyke" Beasley
Mar 14, 2021
Bronson Dyke Beasley, age 57passed away after a brief illness at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. To know Dyke was to love Dyke. You always knew where you stood with him.
Dyke was preceded in death by grand-daughter Amelia Sky Massengale, mother and father Fayne and Jay (Jay-Po) Nelson.
He is survived by his children: Brianna...
Chester Jones of Chestnut Ridge, TN
Apr 24, 2021
Mr. Chester D. Jones, age 56, of Chestnut Ridge passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He attended Hillview Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie & Mary Hillard Jones; brother, Hack Jones; grandparents, Robert & Vanda Hillard.
He is survived by his brothers, Lecil...
Frank Wright, of Petros, Tn
Apr 20, 2021
Jimmy Frank Wright, age 75, passed away April 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred “Check” Wright; mother, Willie Beene Wright; brother, Fred Wright, Jr.
He is survived by his brother, B.J. Wright; sister-in-law, Betty Liles Wright; several cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Frank enjoyed watching baseball games and western...
Robin Elaine Johnson, of Oak Ridge
Apr 20, 2021
The family will have receive friends Friday April 23 from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg.
Leonard McNeese of New Smyrna Beach, FL
Apr 15, 2021
Leonard Eugene (Gene) McNeese, born May 11, 1935 in Round Rock, TX to Leonard and Rosemary Hall McNeese, passed away peacefully at his home in New Smyrna Beach, FL on Thursday afternoon, April 15. Gene's parents began as sharecroppers but eventually owned their own farm in Littlefield, TX. As a young student, Gene’s teachers recognized his potential and allowed...
Reba Crabtree, of Ten Mile, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Reba Crabtree, age 86 formally of Wartburg, TN, passed away Friday April 9th, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a member of Armes Chapel Church and loved cooking and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Seaberry and Eliza Woods; daughter, Vickie Lynn Hall; and...
Shirley Waterman Dishman, of Allardt, TN
Apr 9, 2021
Shirley M. Waterman Dishman passed away April 9, 2021 at Signature Health Care and Rehab in Jamestown.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Christian & Marie Waterman; husband, Walter Russell Dishman, Sr.; son, Walter Russell Dishman, Jr.; daughter, Margaret (Siss) Norris.
She is survived by her children, Sarah Walker-Wilson, Sandy Eldridge & Tom...
Linda Turpin, of Joyner Community
Apr 9, 2021
Linda Rae Basler Turpin age 76 passed away suddenly on April 9, 2021. She resided most of her life in the Joyner Community of Morgan County alongside her husband Frank Turpin who she considered her best friend and love. “Granny Linda” as she was known by her family was loved and will be greatly missed.
Granny Linda...
Shelby Laymance, formerly Wartburg, Tn.
Apr 5, 2021
Mrs. Shelby Jean Laymance of Wartburg, Tn. passed away on April 5, 2021
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Laymance; parents, Lee and Ola Byrd; sisters, Evelyn Redmon and Geraldine Byrd.
She is survived by her son, Gary Laymance of Oak Ridge and Larry Laymance of Wartburg; daughter, Karen (Frank) Seres of...
David Ward, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 31, 2021
With a very sad and heavy heart, “David Earl Ward” 63 of Wartburg, went to be with our Lord, March 31, 2021. He will be very missed by the ones he left behind but rejoicing with the ones that went before him. He loved his family with all his heart. He enjoyed playing music for many, many years. Knocking...
Alice Bolling of Deer Lodge, TN
Mar 28, 2021
Alice Marie Bolling (McCann), age 82 passed away March 28, 2021. She was born May 24, 1939.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Clayton L. Bolling; parents, Charlie and Brattie McCann.
She is survived by her children, Carl D. Bolling and wife, Tammy of Oliver Springs and Tina Hollinsworth and...
Peggy Sexton of Wartburg, TN
Mar 25, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Sexton went home to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 25, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Sexton; Daughters: Marilyn “Dee Dee” Bridges and Essie Francine “Floyd” Singleton; Grandson, J.C Singleton; Parents, Snowdeer Byrge and Greasy Byrge; sister, Mary Lou; Brother, Ted Byrge; and her beloved poodle, Hoppy. She is survived...
Brenda Smith, of Orange Park, FL.
Mar 20, 2021
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith, age 75, of Orange Park, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on December 9, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Fred Earl and Lois Emma (Olmstead) Cromwell. She called Orange Park, Florida home for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and...
Rickey "Waynie" Phillips, of Wartburg, TN
Mar 20, 2021
Rickey “Waynie” Phillips, age 41 passed away March 20, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Phillips; brother, Eric Phillips; grandfathers, Howard Jones and Earl Phillips.
He is survived by his father, Rickey Dean Phillips; daughter, Brooklyn Basler; nephews, Dillion and Kyler; niece, McKenzie that he loved dearly.
Waynie was...
Sandra Osterhoudt, of Harriman
Mar 18, 2021
Sandra Osterhoudt, age 81, of Harriman, Tn. passed away March 18, 2021. She and her husband (Bob) moved to Tennessee from California in 1997 to enjoy retirement in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee.
Sandra is preceded in death by special grandparents that raised her, Myrtle & Earl Jeffers; parents, Everett Brickey & Darlene Vincent; husband of 42...
Margaret VanNorstran, of Wartburg
Mar 18, 2021
Margaret Lucille VanNorstran, age 77, passed away March 17, 2021. She was born October 3, 1943 to the late Ben & Barbara Bingham.
Margaret was known best for watching her “stories” daily such as “Days of Our Lives”. She loved her church family at Wartburg Presbyterian Church and loved her boys and family.
She is...
Bobby Sexton, formerly of Sunbright
Mar 17, 2021
Bobby W. Sexton, age 85, passed away March 17, 2021 at NHC Healthcare Cookeville. Bobby joined the Navy right out of high school. He loved mechanic work and loved building engines. Him and Dot loved traveling the world together. He took great pride and joy in planting and growing the fruits of his garden.
He is preceded...
Virgina Oney, of Wartburg
Mar 16, 2021
Virginia Jo Oney, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021 at Life Care of Morgan County. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and was known taking care of anyone who needed help. She was always seen with a smile on her face. Virginia was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Wartburg...
Bobby Joe McCann of Lancing, TN
Mar 15, 2021
Bobby Joe McCann age 83, passed away on March 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife Cora McCann son J.D. brothers: Clarance McCann, Jurion, Jim, Tracy, Charlie and Harold McCann.
He is survived by children: Robert McCann of Deer Lodge,
William McCann of Lancing, Dennise, Tony and Jerry...
June Butler of Coalfield, TN
Mar 14, 2021
Sarah June Butler, age 78 of Coalfield passed away March 14, 2021 in her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Butler; son, Carlos Butler; parents, Eather Byrge and Lottie West; brothers, Joe Byrge and Frank Byrge; grandson, Justin Butler.
She is survived by her son, Dewayne Butler and wife, Patty of...
Bronson "Dyke" Beasley
Mar 14, 2021
Bronson Dyke Beasley, age 57passed away after a brief illness at Ft. Sanders Medical Center. To know Dyke was to love Dyke. You always knew where you stood with him.
Dyke was preceded in death by grand-daughter Amelia Sky Massengale, mother and father Fayne and Jay (Jay-Po) Nelson.
He is survived by his children: Brianna...