The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office offers our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Officer Sammy Ownby, a dedicated public servant who faithfully served the Pigeon Forge Police Department for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by his profound loss.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

As the Pigeon Forge Police Department mourns the loss of Officer Sammy Ownby we wanted to take this time to invite the community to join us in honoring his life and service.

Visitation:

Thursday, July 24, 2025

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Atchley Funeral Home

118 E Main St, Sevierville, TN

Funeral Service:

Begins at 12:30 PM at Atchley Funeral Home

Burial to follow:

Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens

220 Emert St. Pigeon Forge, TN