Elbert DeBusk Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elbert DeBusk (New Tazewell, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elbert left this world on February 27, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Elbert DeBusk or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil DeBusk and Bertha Lee DeBusk; his brother George McDowell; and his nephew Ethan Newsome. He is survived by: his wife Lyllus DeBusk; his sister Statia McDowell; his nieces, Vicki Reed (Barry) and Jill Newsome (Mark); his nephew Clyde McDowell (Kelly); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kacey Erbaugh (Zach), Zachary Chumley (Lindsey Ramsey), Kelsey McDowell, Allee McDowell, Josilyn McDowell, McKenna Monger and Brittney Poupard (Derek Robison); Zeplyn Klyde Treece and Charley Robison.