Obituaries
Obituaries for Schubert Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
John C. Bales of Harriman, TN
Oct 22, 2017
John Carolos Bales born in Wartburg, TN, July 26, 1918 passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was a WWII Veteran and POW – Honorably discharged on November 2, 1945. He was previously married to the late Neil Daniels Bales (first wife) and Susie “Geri” Bales (2nd wife). He was a former employee...
Mona Strand of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 21, 2017
Mona Sue Adkins Strand, 74
Mona Adkins Strand of Deer Lodge, born March 29, 1943 the daughter of Austin and Ruth Adkins, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in her home surrounded by family.
She was an active member of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church and their Women’s Fellowship group. Mona and her husband,...
Irene Hurst, of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 17, 2017
Irene L. Hurst, age 93 of Deer Lodge passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by twin sister Dorene, sisters Thelma, Ova, infant Clara, Brothers Marvin, Ben J., Jack, Shalar, Herman, Addison & Ernie and special nephew Gary Adkins and niece Marsha Adkins. She was a member of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church.
...Donna Bradshaw, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 17, 2017
Mrs. Donna Bradshaw 74 of Wartburg, TN passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Darlene Vincent and step-father, Burton Vincent; brothers Alfred and Jamie Vincent and brother-in-law, Ruben Hamby and Bob Osterhoudt.
She is survived by her sons,...
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....
John C. Bales of Harriman, TN
Oct 22, 2017
John Carolos Bales born in Wartburg, TN, July 26, 1918 passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was a WWII Veteran and POW – Honorably discharged on November 2, 1945. He was previously married to the late Neil Daniels Bales (first wife) and Susie “Geri” Bales (2nd wife). He was a former employee...
Mona Strand of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 21, 2017
Mona Sue Adkins Strand, 74
Mona Adkins Strand of Deer Lodge, born March 29, 1943 the daughter of Austin and Ruth Adkins, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017 in her home surrounded by family.
She was an active member of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church and their Women’s Fellowship group. Mona and her husband,...
Irene Hurst, of Deer Lodge, TN
Oct 17, 2017
Irene L. Hurst, age 93 of Deer Lodge passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She is preceded in death by twin sister Dorene, sisters Thelma, Ova, infant Clara, Brothers Marvin, Ben J., Jack, Shalar, Herman, Addison & Ernie and special nephew Gary Adkins and niece Marsha Adkins. She was a member of the Deer Lodge Congregational Church.
...Donna Bradshaw, of Wartburg, TN
Oct 17, 2017
Mrs. Donna Bradshaw 74 of Wartburg, TN passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Darlene Vincent and step-father, Burton Vincent; brothers Alfred and Jamie Vincent and brother-in-law, Ruben Hamby and Bob Osterhoudt.
She is survived by her sons,...
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....