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• MURPHY, Margaret T. “Peggy,”
age 83, of Knoxville was reunited with the Lord and her loved ones on March 13, 2010. An adoring mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Peggy was a native of New Jersey who also enjoyed living both in Florida and especially in Knoxville. She was a long-time member of All Saints Catholic Church and an avid member of its Bridge Club. Peggy also was a member of Omni Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John A. “Johnny” Murphy; their infant sons, Andrew and Jeffrey; her parents and grandparents. Peggy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Holly Murphy; grandchildren, Sarah and Nathan Murphy of Knoxville; brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Judy Schuler of Lakeland, Fla.; her beloved nieces and nephews; and many treasured friends. Services will be held by the family in New Jersey later this year. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Peggy’s honor to: Mobile Meals at 865-524-2786 or www.knoxcac.org\mobilemeals. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, served the Murphy family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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• CORLEY Jr., James “Jim” Howard,
age 64, of Kingston passed away suddenly Wednesday March 10, 2010. Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 1998, he retired from the Department of Energy facilities in Oak Ridge following 31 years of service as an engineer and manager. Jim returned as a subcontractor after his retirement. He was a registered professional engineer, certified test and balance engineer and ASHRAE fellow. Jim received numerous awards including, Martin Marietta Energy Systems Technical Achievement Awards, Engineer of the Year and the Martin Marietta Energy Systems Jefferson Cup. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling and gardening. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Howard Corley Sr. and Ida Bazell Corley. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Ervin Corley of Kingston; daughter, Kristi Lynne Corley of Kingston; brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey and Melva Corley of Murfreesboro; stepsons, Darrell McKee and wife, Chayell of Dickson and Ted McKee of Lenoir City; grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Howard of Kingston, Monica Joiner of Knoxville, Aubrey McKee and Mason McKee, both of Dickson; nephew, Jeffrey Corley and wife, Katherine of Franklin; and niece, Catherine Corley of Murfreesboro. The family received friends Saturday with a Celebration of Life in Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the charity of your choice. Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike, served the Corley family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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• PITTENGER, James “Jimmy” Charles,
age 63, of Knoxville passed away March 10. Jimmy was a graduate of Holston High School and The University of Tennessee. He worked for Ready Mix Concrete Company, Caryville Sand and Gravel, and retired from Newport Sand and Gravel. Jimmy was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survived by parents, Frank H. and Patsy Harrill Pittenger; brothers Gaines S., Dr. John W. Pittenger; sons, Dr. Kristopher Dale Brandon Pittenger, Samuel James Charles Pittenger; grandsons, Christopher Richard, Nicholas Austin and Maxwell Charles Pittenger; several nieces and nephews. The family gathered for a private graveside in Jimmy’s honor. Memorials may be made to: 1st Presbyterian Church, 620 State St., Knoxville, TN 37902. www.rosemortuary.com
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• CAGLEY, Rev. James Edgar “Ed,”
age 82, of West Knoxville went home to be with Jesus, his best friend and Savior, on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010. Ed was a faithful member of Centerview Baptist Church for more than 37 years and served as Sunday School teacher of young people. He also attended Woodlawn Baptist Church and taught Sunday School there for many years. He sang with the True Lights and Lamberts Gospel groups. He was retired from Dempster Brothers. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a devoted and very loving husband, father and grandfather. Ed was preceded in death by foster daughter, Valerie Elaine Kupfer; grandson, Troy McCartney; parents, Jim and Beulah McNew Cagley; sisters, Gladys, Mary and Glenn. Survivors: wife of 62 Years, June Myers Cagley; daughter and son-in-law, Janis Faye and Bob Justice of Knoxville; foster daughter, Connie Williams and companion, David of Kingston; granddaughters, Tina and husband, Joe Branam of Powell, Christy Hope Justice and fiancé, Niel Corrier; great-grandson, Caleb Branam, who was the light of Ed’s life; foster great-grandson, Tyler Davis; special brother-in-law, Jay Myers of Knoxville; sisters, Ida Cagley; brothers, Hubert, Gilbert, Robert ;and special brother, Jack; very faithful and loving friends, Nancy and Harold Sutton, Joe Lawson, Brenda and Jim Jenkins, John Newcomb, whom he loved. The family received friends Monday with funeral services following in the Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel with the Rev. Doug Green and the Rev. Dewey Brown officiating. Family and friends gathered Tuesday at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery for services with full military honors conferred by the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, 11915 Kingston Pike, served the Cagley family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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• JOHNSON, Delta Ritter,
age 88, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, St. Mary’s. She was born Sept. 14, 1921 in Washburn to the late Enoch Ledford and Fronia Elizabeth Hayes Ritter. Delta was a member of Salem Primitive Baptist Church and was retired from the treasurer’s office at The University of Tennessee after 37 years of service. Delta was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Sharon Ann Johnson; step-mother, Lennie Ritter; three brothers, Bedford, Clinton and Wendell Ritter. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, James B. “Whitey” Johnson; sisters and brother-in-law, Elizabeth Wilmoth of Tazewell, Alice and Basil Johnson of Washburn; brothers and sisters-in-law, Neilus and Ann Ritter of Kissimee, Fla., Hassell Ritter and Douglas and Debbie Ritter of Washburn and Lawrence and Doris Ritter of Bean Station; sisters-in-law, Alice Alexander and Vivian Blair. Delta also is survived by her many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Elder John Robbins and the Rev. Archie Fendley officiating. Family and friends met at Highland Memorial Cemetery Saturday for interment service. Pallbearers were Chris Jones, Charlie Story, Greg Wilmoth, Max Ritter, Curtis Johnson, Brian Ritter, Justin Ritter and Daniel Ritter. Honorary pallbearer, William D. Black. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Heart Association, 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Online condolences could be sent to www.rosemortuary.com. The family received friends Friday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
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• BABB, Nadine Ward,
age 84, of Knoxville passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Mercy Hospital West. She was a member of Dixie Lee Baptist Church and a member of the John Wade Sunday School class. Nadine was retired from Scovill in Lenoir City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Fred Babb. Nadine is survived by her children, Linda McKinley of Knoxville, Wesley Babb and wife, Gail of Lenoir City, and Jeffrey Babb of Chuckey; grandchildren, Brian McKinley and wife, Tammy of Lenoir City, Blake McKinley of Knoxville, Cicely Babb of Chuckey, Ryan and Caitlin Babb of Lenoir City; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; special sister-in-law, Bettye Humbert; special brothers-in-law, Charlie (June) Hall, Earl Hall, Jerry (Joyce) Hall, Kenneth Hall and Ralph (Janice) Hall; several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Saturday at Click Funeral Home. Funeral services were Sunday in Click Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Clayton and the Rev. Bruce Yates officiating. Burial followed in Loudon County Memorial Gardens. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is in charge of arrangements. www.clickfuneralhome.com
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