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Laura Thorton and Joshua smile for a photo while in the hospital. Joshua Thorton recently spent 75 days in the hospital after undergoing a tracheotomy.

Home will help Joshua survive

Mollie Morrow

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

For Laura Thorton, an affordable mortgage and zero down payment means that she will be able to continue giving her 8-year-old son Joshua the care that he so desperately needs to survive.

The News Observer

More noise likely for Blue Ridge

Krista Craig

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

By Krista Craig krista@thenewsobserver.com A town hall meeting, held to hear pros and cons regarding noise allowed from Blue Ridge businesses, failed to produce definite promises, but left a tone current regulations will be relaxed.

This male mix was dropped off at Animal Control July 29, 2021. This playful boy has a short, reddish brown coat with white on his chest, under his chin and on all four paws. View him using intake number 270-21. He is shown with Animal Control Officer Paul Cochran.

Adopt A Pet

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Fannin County Animal Control has some “paw-some” dogs available for adoption. All dogs taken to Animal Control are housed at the fa- facility until being reclaimed or adopted. This past week, 22 dogs were taken in; one was adopted, and three were reclaimed.

Cyrano

Cat of The Week

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Humane Society of Blue Ridge cat of the week is Cyrano. He is a one-year-old tabby who is such a fun little fellow! He is ready for playtime with people or other cats, but he is also quite mellow and easygoing. Cyrano loves attention and wants to be part of a family.

Luanne Sullivan

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Luanne Sullivan, age 68, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, in McCaysville. Ms. Sullivan was born January 3, 1953, in Ducktown, to the late Robert H. Sullivan and Dorothy Jean Kisselburg Sullivan. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Copperhill.

Dorothy “Dot” Elizabeth Stanley Reece

Dot Reece

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” Elizabeth Stanley Reece, age 93, of McCaysville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 27, 2021, with her family by her side at Pruitt Health Care. Mrs. Reece was born January 6, 1928, in McCaysville, to the late William Aaron Stanley Sr. and the late Lula Ann Turner Stanley.

Marie Galloway Deal

Marie Deal

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Marie Galloway Deal, age 96, of Copperhill, passed away July 30, 2021, at her home. She was born June 15, 1925, in Fannin County, to the late James T. Galloway and Lily Mae Thomas Galloway. She worked as a seamstress at Levi’s, and after, she worked at several sewing plants in the area.

Mr. Joseph Rudolph Roth III

Joseph Roth III

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Mr. Joseph Rudolph Roth III, age 71, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday morning, August 1, 2021. Mr. Roth was born February 3, 1950, in Miami, Florida, to the late Joseph R Roth II, and the late Mary Jane Lucas Roth.

Dorothy Jean “Dot” (Kisselburg) Sullivan

Dot Sullivan

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Dorothy Jean “Dot” (Kisselburg) Sullivan, age 93, of McCaysville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by family. She was born May 18, 1928, to her late parents Pearley Lee Kisselburg Sr., and Myrtle Eunice (Kaylor) Kisselburg of McCaysville.

Sharon Denise Farmer

Sharon Farmer

News Staff

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Sharon Denise Farmer, age 59, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home. Ms. Farmer was born August 27, 1961, in Ducktown, to the late John Farmer Jr., and the late Edna Earle Burger Farmer.