Ruby Dishman Obituary
Ruby Dishman, age 81 of Sunbright, passed away November 16, 2025 at her home.
She is preceded in death by her husband Arnold Ray Dishman; sons Richard Allen Dishman and Billy Ray Dishman; daughter-in-law Melissa Dishman; father Esau Henry; mother Maxine Henry; 2 brothers Jim and Donald Henry; sisters Joyce, Christine, Margaret, and Barbara.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Cates and husband John Cates; son Rodney Dishman; grandchildren Anthony Dishman, Melinda Thomas, Keaton Dishman, Ashley McKinney, Dekota Foster, and Brandon Cravens; great grandchildren Gabrella Dishman and Devin Dishman, Kamryn Dishman, Katlen Murphy, Gage Wyatt, Urben Foster, Cohen Foster, Steven Foster, Kolten Dishman, Kaylee Dishman, Karson Dishman, Cohen Dishman, Caden Thomas, Foster McKinney, and Fletcher McKinney, sister, Ona Lowe and husband Dorsey; and a host of great grandchildren and extended family.
The family will have a graveside service Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in the Black Creek/Cross Roads Cemetery in Robbins, Tn. with Bro. Charlie Golden officiating.
Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ruby Dishman.
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