Remembering "Dewey" Derreberry

  • Fannin County Middle School football players released balloons before the rest of their peers in honor of fallen teammate Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.
    Fannin County Middle School football players released balloons before the rest of their peers in honor of fallen teammate Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.
  • In memory of Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry, friends Abby Ridings, Logan Sosebee and Baylor Twiggs, from left, attended a special balloon release Thursday, April 1.
    In memory of Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry, friends Abby Ridings, Logan Sosebee and Baylor Twiggs, from left, attended a special balloon release Thursday, April 1.
  • Jana Brown and Karson were two of over a hundred friends, family members and acquaintances to attend the balloon release in memory of “Dewey” Derreberry.
    Jana Brown and Karson were two of over a hundred friends, family members and acquaintances to attend the balloon release in memory of “Dewey” Derreberry.
  • Braden Taylor, left, and Case Holloway embrace one another after releasing balloons for friend Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.
    Braden Taylor, left, and Case Holloway embrace one another after releasing balloons for friend Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1.
  • Friends, acquaintances and family members gathered to honor their friend Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. Shown are Danielle Hurd, Karleigh and Karis, from left.
    Friends, acquaintances and family members gathered to honor their friend Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry Thursday, April 1, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. Shown are Danielle Hurd, Karleigh and Karis, from left.
  • Shane Adrian "Dewey" Derreberry was a member of the football team at Fannin County Middle School.
    Shane Adrian "Dewey" Derreberry was a member of the football team at Fannin County Middle School.
Shane Adrian “Dewey” Derreberry, 14, took his own life Monday, March 29. Fannin County Coroner Becky Callihan said a 911 call came in at 8:42 p.m. The Fannin County Middle School (FCMS) eighth…

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