Athens, TN Obituaries
Gary Robert Kamp
Sep 10, 1965 - Aug 31, 2017
Gary Kamp, Age 51, died after a fierce battle with cancer and woke in the arms of our Lord on Thursday August 31, 2017. Gary spent 29 years in uniform from military service to Law Enforcement . Over his career, he served his country and community with passion and honor. His background included Special Operations…
Berta Leree' Key
Jul 22, 1946 - Aug 31, 2017
Berta L. Key, age 71, of Jacksboro, TN, formerly of Sweetwater, TN passed away August 31, 2017. Berta was a Christian since a young age. She was retired from Linda’s Hallmark where she was a loyal and faithful employee for over 20 years. She was a very talented artist and enjoyed baking and decorating cakes,…
Mark Allen Branham
Jul 31, 1971 - Aug 31, 2017
Mark Allen Branham, 46, a resident of Athens, TN passed away at Erlanger Medical Center on Thursday, August 31, 2017. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 4:00 PM in the funeral home chapel and interment followed in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Companion Funeral Home of Athens was in…
Richard Bradley "Brad" Davis
Jul 16, 1971 - Aug 25, 2017
Richard Bradley “Brad” Davis, 46, a resident of Athens, TN passed away on Friday August 25th, 2017 in a local hospital. He was born in Knoxville, TN on July 16th, 1971. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Louise Davis, Cora Arden and Bill Quillen. He leaves behind to cherish his memory…
Bobbie Jean Davis
Jul 5, 1948 - Aug 16, 2017
Bobbie (BJ) Jenkins Davis, age 69, went home to be with Jesus on August 16, 2017 at a Knoxville health care facility. BJ was born July 5, 1948 in Greenback, TN to the late Bob and Annie Jenkins. Left to cherish her memory, one son, Steve Blankenship, four sisters and one brother. Several Nieces, Nephews,…
Cynthia Joan Glaspey
May 16, 1953 - Aug 14, 2017
Cynthia Joan Glaspey's fight with cancer concluded the morning of August 14, 2017. Cynthia was an amazing woman, who was fiercely kind, loving, welcoming, and a strong warrior, with the constant uphill battle of her health. She was born May 16, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. First born of Jack and Joan Knowler. She was preceded…
William Arthor Graves Jr.
Sep 2, 1942 - Aug 5, 2017
William Arthor Graves Jr., 74, a lifelong resident of Athens, TN passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at his home. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born on September 2, 1942 a son of the late William A. Graves Sr. and Emma L. Graves. William was employed for many years with Athens…
Gary Dean Palmer
Jan 14, 1961 - Aug 2, 2017
Gary Dean Palmer, age 56, of Riceville, TN departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Gary is remembered most for his soft heart and deep, immeasurable love for his family. Gary is the son of Martha Dean Palmer and the late Robert Hugh Palmer of Riceville, TN. Gary leaves behind a daughter – Lacey…
Dennis Ray Chris
Mar 13, 1947 - Jul 28, 2017
Dennis Ray Chris, 70, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2017 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. He was born on March 13th, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana a son of the late Louis & Helen Chris. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army.…
Martha Jane Sewell
Mar 2, 1946 - Jul 18, 2017
Martha Jane Sewell, 72, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 in a local healthcare facility. Martha is the daughter of the late William Dexter and Alice Irene Brown. Martha was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Martha is proceeded in death by, her parents listed above, three sisters, Shirley Cross, Betty Shubert, and…