Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Wayne Howard, of Lancing, TN
Oct 12, 2020
Wayne Deloy Howard, age 89, left this life on October 12, 2020, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who he loved and served faithfully throughout his life.
Wayne is a veteran of the Korean War where he proudly served his country and received several medals including the Purple Heart. Retired from Y-12 in Oak...
Deborah Gunter
Oct 12, 2020
Deborah Ann Gunter passed away October 12, 2020. She was born November 3, 1976.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Jean Shoemaker who she loved dearly also her grandparents.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Gunter; sons, Jordan Phillips and Kaleb Gunter; father, Billy Shoemaker; sister, Karen (David) Starr; mother and...
Ernest Stanley of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 11, 2020
Ernest Joe Stanley, 83, of Deer Lodge, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020, with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Judy Knox Stanley.
He is survived by their three children, Kate Stanley of Chattanooga, Allen and Connie Stanley of Nashville, and Joe and Melanie Stanley...
Brenda Abner of Harriman, TN
Oct 9, 2020
Brenda Abner, age 69 of Harriman passed away October 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She will forever be cherished and remembered by her children, Tammie, Rhonda, Donnie, Amanda, Latonya and Dustie; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Forbes.
The family is honoring Brendas...
Johnny Byrge of Oliver Springs, TN
Oct 3, 2020
Mr. Johnny Byrge, age 85 of Oliver Springs passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Johnny worked for many years as a coal miner and retired after eight years as a custodian at the Oliver Springs Elementary School. Johnny was in the army and enjoyed woodworking.
He is preceded...
Rose Greene, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 2, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Lee (Hamby) Greene passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2020. She was born on August 27,1939 in her home in the Gobey Community. Rosa was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. She worked as an inspector and eventually retired from Red Kap, where she made lifelong friends and memories that...
William Gilreath, Jr., of Lancing, TN
Sep 30, 2020
William Ward Gilreath, Jr., age 53, of Lancing passed away on September 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Gilreath, Pluma Beasley Gilreath, Alan Potter; brother, Jamie Gilreath.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Melton; sisters, Jody Harness and Julie Taylor; lifelong partner of 25 years, Deanna Melton; special aunt,...
Debbie Hatmaker of Andersonville, TN
Sep 30, 2020
Debbie Lynn Hatmaker, age 62, of Andersoville, Tn. passed away on Sept 30, 2020 at her home. Debbie was born January 25, 1958 to the late Zekie Hembree and Bonnie Bray. She was a member of Calvary Baptist church in Oak Ridge Tn. She enjoyed spending her days working in her flower gardens or with her grandchildren.
She was...
Junior "Phill" Shannon, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 23, 2020
Junior Phill Shannon, age 76, of Sunbright went to his heavenly home on September 23, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was faithful member of the Sunbright Church of God of Prophecy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Linda Shannon; 4 brothers; 4 sisters; infant son and an infant granddaughter.
...James "Jimmy" Moore, of Petros, TN
Sep 22, 2020
James M. "Jimmy" Moore, age 72 of Petros, TN, passed away on September 22, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom Moore and Marie Mincey Moore; brothers, Edgar Billy Frank, Thomas and Robert Moore; sisters, Geneva Morris and Loretta Daugherty.
Surviving son, Curtis Moore; brother, Donald Moore; sisters, Patricia Heidle and Barbara...
L.E. Phillips of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 18, 2020
Mr. L.E. Phillips age 79, of Oliver Springs passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a retired Coal Miner for many years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by his Mother Lula West Phillips, and Brother Raymond Phillips, and Grandson Herbie Morris.
Surviving are...
Mary Duncan, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 17, 2020
Mary Duncan, age 93, passed away September 17, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She retired from Morgan County Head Start after 48 ½ years and everyone knew her as “Ms. Mary”. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for many years and was over the nursery class there. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Jimmy Lively, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 14, 2020
Jimmy H. Lively, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Wartburg on September 14, 2020. He attended First Baptist Church in Wartburg. Jimmy grew up in the Windrock community of Oliver Springs. He was a Vietnam veteran and served 3 years in the U.S. Army. He worked many years as an IBEW electrician and worked out of...
Donald Hall of Deer Lodge, TN
Sep 13, 2020
Donald Hall, age 80, of Deer Lodge passed away peacefully at his home September 13, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Manda Hall; brothers, Marshall, Boyd, Odis, and Jessie; sister, Nora Beeler, Myrtle Hall, Hollie Hall, Ollie Bowmer and Lela House; 1 grandson, Timothy Dakota Hall.
He is survived by...
Robert Rushing of Sunbright, TN
Sep 11, 2020
S/SGT Robert W. Rushing USMS, born June 25, 1948 in Beaumont, TX, died September 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He joined the Marines in 1966 then served time in Vietnam from 1967-1969 recipient Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat V.
He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Clark Rushing; parents, Eileen...
Charlotte Trissel, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 10, 2020
Charlotte Trissel, age 64, of Sunbright, Tn. passed away September 10, 2020 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Alva Young; stepfather, Travis Young; sisters, Carol and Wanda.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Trissell; daughter, Joanna (Kyle) Schubert; sister-in-law, Debbie (Dave) Spencer; Vickie (Chet) Decker; brother-in-law, John Trissel and...
Larry Paul Eldridge, formerly of Sunbright
Sep 9, 2020
Larry Paul Eldridge, Sr. age 54, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 9, 2020. Paul loved fishing and the outdoors but also love being with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Grace Eldridge; brother, Walter Dishman; sister, Sissy Dishman; grandparents, Leon and Christine “Pauline” Stephens.
He is survived by...
William Rains, of Maynardville, Tn
Sep 8, 2020
William O’Neil Rains of Maynardville, Tennessee passed away September 8, 2020.
Will was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 24, 1968, the son of William O’Neil Rains and Lucinda Riddle Rains. He attended Battle Ground Academy, graduating in 1987. At this time Will moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee. Receiving his Bachelor of...
Homer Younker, of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 8, 2020
Mr. Homer Younker, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 8 2020 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; wife, Carol Younker.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Tabatha Younker and Heather and husband, Jeremy Saladi; grandson, Axel; granddaughters, Hayleigh and Savannah; parents, Homer Younker, Sr. and Sharon Younker;...
James Spradlin of Wartburg, TN
Sep 8, 2020
James Edward Spradlin, age 74, passed away September 8, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for 20+ years. He enjoyed working with his father in the auto body business and was also an auto body teacher at the Morgan County Vocational Center for...
Wayne Howard, of Lancing, TN
Oct 12, 2020
Wayne Deloy Howard, age 89, left this life on October 12, 2020, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who he loved and served faithfully throughout his life.
Wayne is a veteran of the Korean War where he proudly served his country and received several medals including the Purple Heart. Retired from Y-12 in Oak...
Deborah Gunter
Oct 12, 2020
Deborah Ann Gunter passed away October 12, 2020. She was born November 3, 1976.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Jean Shoemaker who she loved dearly also her grandparents.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Gunter; sons, Jordan Phillips and Kaleb Gunter; father, Billy Shoemaker; sister, Karen (David) Starr; mother and...
Ernest Stanley of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 11, 2020
Ernest Joe Stanley, 83, of Deer Lodge, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020, with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Judy Knox Stanley.
He is survived by their three children, Kate Stanley of Chattanooga, Allen and Connie Stanley of Nashville, and Joe and Melanie Stanley...
Brenda Abner of Harriman, TN
Oct 9, 2020
Brenda Abner, age 69 of Harriman passed away October 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She will forever be cherished and remembered by her children, Tammie, Rhonda, Donnie, Amanda, Latonya and Dustie; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Joyce Forbes.
The family is honoring Brendas...
Johnny Byrge of Oliver Springs, TN
Oct 3, 2020
Mr. Johnny Byrge, age 85 of Oliver Springs passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Johnny worked for many years as a coal miner and retired after eight years as a custodian at the Oliver Springs Elementary School. Johnny was in the army and enjoyed woodworking.
He is preceded...
Rose Greene, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 2, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Lee (Hamby) Greene passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2020. She was born on August 27,1939 in her home in the Gobey Community. Rosa was a lifelong resident of Morgan County. She worked as an inspector and eventually retired from Red Kap, where she made lifelong friends and memories that...
William Gilreath, Jr., of Lancing, TN
Sep 30, 2020
William Ward Gilreath, Jr., age 53, of Lancing passed away on September 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William Gilreath, Pluma Beasley Gilreath, Alan Potter; brother, Jamie Gilreath.
He is survived by his son, Daniel Melton; sisters, Jody Harness and Julie Taylor; lifelong partner of 25 years, Deanna Melton; special aunt,...
Debbie Hatmaker of Andersonville, TN
Sep 30, 2020
Debbie Lynn Hatmaker, age 62, of Andersoville, Tn. passed away on Sept 30, 2020 at her home. Debbie was born January 25, 1958 to the late Zekie Hembree and Bonnie Bray. She was a member of Calvary Baptist church in Oak Ridge Tn. She enjoyed spending her days working in her flower gardens or with her grandchildren.
She was...
Junior "Phill" Shannon, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 23, 2020
Junior Phill Shannon, age 76, of Sunbright went to his heavenly home on September 23, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was faithful member of the Sunbright Church of God of Prophecy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Linda Shannon; 4 brothers; 4 sisters; infant son and an infant granddaughter.
...James "Jimmy" Moore, of Petros, TN
Sep 22, 2020
James M. "Jimmy" Moore, age 72 of Petros, TN, passed away on September 22, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom Moore and Marie Mincey Moore; brothers, Edgar Billy Frank, Thomas and Robert Moore; sisters, Geneva Morris and Loretta Daugherty.
Surviving son, Curtis Moore; brother, Donald Moore; sisters, Patricia Heidle and Barbara...
L.E. Phillips of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 18, 2020
Mr. L.E. Phillips age 79, of Oliver Springs passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He was a retired Coal Miner for many years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Preceded in death by his Mother Lula West Phillips, and Brother Raymond Phillips, and Grandson Herbie Morris.
Surviving are...
Mary Duncan, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 17, 2020
Mary Duncan, age 93, passed away September 17, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge. She retired from Morgan County Head Start after 48 ½ years and everyone knew her as “Ms. Mary”. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for many years and was over the nursery class there. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Jimmy Lively, of Wartburg, TN
Sep 14, 2020
Jimmy H. Lively, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Wartburg on September 14, 2020. He attended First Baptist Church in Wartburg. Jimmy grew up in the Windrock community of Oliver Springs. He was a Vietnam veteran and served 3 years in the U.S. Army. He worked many years as an IBEW electrician and worked out of...
Donald Hall of Deer Lodge, TN
Sep 13, 2020
Donald Hall, age 80, of Deer Lodge passed away peacefully at his home September 13, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Manda Hall; brothers, Marshall, Boyd, Odis, and Jessie; sister, Nora Beeler, Myrtle Hall, Hollie Hall, Ollie Bowmer and Lela House; 1 grandson, Timothy Dakota Hall.
He is survived by...
Robert Rushing of Sunbright, TN
Sep 11, 2020
S/SGT Robert W. Rushing USMS, born June 25, 1948 in Beaumont, TX, died September 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He joined the Marines in 1966 then served time in Vietnam from 1967-1969 recipient Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat V.
He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Clark Rushing; parents, Eileen...
Charlotte Trissel, of Sunbright, TN
Sep 10, 2020
Charlotte Trissel, age 64, of Sunbright, Tn. passed away September 10, 2020 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Alva Young; stepfather, Travis Young; sisters, Carol and Wanda.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Trissell; daughter, Joanna (Kyle) Schubert; sister-in-law, Debbie (Dave) Spencer; Vickie (Chet) Decker; brother-in-law, John Trissel and...
Larry Paul Eldridge, formerly of Sunbright
Sep 9, 2020
Larry Paul Eldridge, Sr. age 54, formerly of Sunbright passed away September 9, 2020. Paul loved fishing and the outdoors but also love being with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Grace Eldridge; brother, Walter Dishman; sister, Sissy Dishman; grandparents, Leon and Christine “Pauline” Stephens.
He is survived by...
William Rains, of Maynardville, Tn
Sep 8, 2020
William O’Neil Rains of Maynardville, Tennessee passed away September 8, 2020.
Will was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 24, 1968, the son of William O’Neil Rains and Lucinda Riddle Rains. He attended Battle Ground Academy, graduating in 1987. At this time Will moved to Knoxville, Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee. Receiving his Bachelor of...
Homer Younker, of Oliver Springs, TN
Sep 8, 2020
Mr. Homer Younker, Jr. passed away Tuesday, September 8 2020 at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; wife, Carol Younker.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Tabatha Younker and Heather and husband, Jeremy Saladi; grandson, Axel; granddaughters, Hayleigh and Savannah; parents, Homer Younker, Sr. and Sharon Younker;...
James Spradlin of Wartburg, TN
Sep 8, 2020
James Edward Spradlin, age 74, passed away September 8, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge surrounded by his family. He was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for 20+ years. He enjoyed working with his father in the auto body business and was also an auto body teacher at the Morgan County Vocational Center for...