Shelby Jean Ledford
Mar 18, 2022
Shelby Jean Ledford, age 82, of the Ranger Community, passed away on March 18, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Copper Basin. She was born in the Isabella community to the late Oliver Kimsey and Nellie Johnson Duvall. Shelby was a long time member of the Temple Baptist Church where she served as a deacons wife, Sunday school teacher...
Barbara Ann Wall Barron
Mar 17, 2022
Barbara Ann Wall Barron, age 92, of Dalton, GA passed away on March 17, 2022 at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA. Barbara was born to the late John Truett Wall and Lorene Crawford Wall on July 14, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lt. (J.G.) Thomas Albert Wall, and her husband Espy Lee Barron....
Jeffrey Jerome Dockery
Mar 16, 2022
Jeffrey Jerome Dockery, age 50, of Ellijay, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in St. Cloud, MN. He worked as a Machinist for many years. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evelyn and Eddie Dockery and Bertha and Bill Cordell. Jeff is survived by his children, Jeffrey Nicholas Dockery, Kelsey Nicole Atkins, and Hannah Pruitt; grandchildren, Jaylyn...
James Kermit Helton
Mar 16, 2022
James (Jimmy) Kermit Helton, age 82, went to his eternal home, Beulah Land, on March 16, 2022. He passed away surrounded by his daughters singing to him with the echoes of his southern gospel music in the background. Jimmy was born on June 23, 1939 in Isabella, TN. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Vivian...
Lois Mae Panther
Mar 16, 2022
Lois Mae Panther, age 77, of Turtletown passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home. Lois was born on February 27, 1945 in Turtletown to the late Dillard Wilcox and Elizabeth Hopkins Wilcox. She worked for many years as a seamstress for Powell's Manufacturing. Lois loved to dance and fish. She was a longtime caregiver to her family....
Deloris Ann Runion
Mar 14, 2022
Deloris Ann Runion, age 52, of Ducktown was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born in Copperhill, TN on March 10, 1970 to Naymon and Frances Montgomery Stiles of Murphy, NC. Deloris graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School in 1989, and she worked many years for Napa Auto Parts in Copperhill, TN....
Phyllis Morrow Duggan
Mar 12, 2022
Phyllis Morrow Duggan, age 72 of Turtletown, TN gained her heavenly reward on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1949 in Copperhill, TN to the late Creed and Alene Taylor Morrow. Phyllis was a beloved and caring wife, mother, sister and Nana. She had a zeal for life with her laugh and radiant sense of humor...
Sherry Jemmima Perkins
Mar 10, 2022
Sherry Jemmima Perkins age 61 of Apalachicola, Florida passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born in Copperhill, Tennessee on November 22, 1960 and spent most of her life Maryville, Tennessee and Blue Ridge, Georgia, before moving to Apalachicola in 2010. She enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and fishing. Sherry loved people and she lived the life she wanted...
Walter 'Jack' Clayton Potts
Mar 9, 2022
Walter "Jack" Clayton Potts passed on at the age of 93 years on March 9th, 2022. Jack is survived by his two daughters, Vickie Schlender and Tracy Erickson, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorthy "Peggy" Divine Rackley, and brother Edwin C. Potts. Jack was a devout Christian, a proud graduate of Virginia Tech,...
Rev. Harold Gene Weeks
Mar 5, 2022
Rev. Harold Gene Weeks, age 74, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born in Chattanooga, TN, on June 16, 1947, to the late Eugene Vernon Weeks and Minnie Weeks Thomas. He served in the United States Army, including a tour in Korea. He worked for many years for both Tennessee Chemical Company and Mundy's...
Ray Lehmon Tanner
Mar 3, 2022
Ray Lehmon Tanner, age 73, of Copperhill, TN, finished his earthly duties and gained his heavenly wings for a much deserved rest after an exceptional life as a husband, brother, father, and "Pop". He was a long time member of Bethany Church. He had a deep love for his family, his hometown of Copperhill, and its history. He served on...
Harold David Messer
Mar 3, 2022
Harold David Messer, age 51, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022. He was born on April 22, 1970 in Athens, TN to Harold Danny Messer and Glenda Louise Clonts Messer. He worked for Blue Ridge Mountain Movers. He is survived by his wife, Stacy Messer; children, Landon Messer, Crystal Messer, Katelyn (Dylan) Cole, and Shannah Strickland; parents, Glenda and...
Jimmy Charles Allen
Mar 2, 2022
Jimmy Charles Allen, age 75, of Blue Ridge passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at his home. Jimmy was born in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Lawrence Estes Allen and the late Louise Pierce Allen. He retired from the Tennessee Copper Company as a Pipe Fitter and later enjoyed a career as a Sherriffs Deputy for Fannin County. In...
Carolyn Atkins
Mar 2, 2022
Mrs. Carolyn Nadine Atkins, age 89, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Ellijay. Mrs. Atkins was born on March 18, 1932 in Havana, FL to the late J.H. Williams, Jr. and Ruby Vickers Williams. She attended the First Baptist Church of Blairsville. Along with her parents, Mrs. Atkins is preceded in...
Freddie Green
Mar 1, 2022
Fred "Freddie" Green, age 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born on September 10, 1938, in Blue Ridge, to the late George Albert Green and Mattie Queen Green. Freddie was of the Baptist faith. He worked for the Fannin County Road Department. He also mowed lawns and he owned...
Beverly Dawn Pack Queen
Feb 28, 2022
Beverly Dawn Pack Queen, age 47, of Farner, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Chattanooga. She was born on February 26, 1975 in Gastonia, NC. She was a member of McCaysville Church of God. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Baliles; brother, David Pack; and niece, Crystal Smith. She is survived by her husband, Jacob...
Calvin Dotson Jr
Feb 25, 2022
Calvin JR Dotson, age 88 of Epworth passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to late Ronnie Zollie Dotson and Rillie Rittenhouse Dotson. JR worked at Piggly Wiggly from 1968 until 2000 as a meat cutter and then moved into management. He attended First Baptist Church...
Willie Sue Prince Cortez
Feb 25, 2022
Willie Sue Prince Cortez, age 79, of Turtletown passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at her home. Willie was born on August 18, 1942 in Murphy, NC to the late William L. Prince and Gracie Baker Prince. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Neil and Anita Prince of Turtletown, Melvin and Teresa Ann Prince of Turtletown, and...
Marlene Adkins
Feb 24, 2022
Mrs. Leota "Marlene" Adkins, age 90 of Copperhill, TN passed away on February 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Coeburn, VA to the late John D. and Orpha Sue Powers Stallard. During her high school days, she was a talented basketball player and continued her love of sports her entire life. She loved to travel the country...
Shirley A. Padgett
Feb 24, 2022
Shirley A. Padgett, age 83, of Blue Ridge, GA passed to her heavenly home on February 24, 2022 in the Union County Nursing Home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Ducktown, TN on June 16, 1938 to the late Varlin and Sylvia Carringer Satterfield. Shirley was a caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was retired...
