JR Dotson

Calvin JR Dotson, age 88, of Epworth, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born August 4, 1933, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to late Ronnie Zollie Dotson and Rillie Rittenhouse Dotson.

Don Busey

Alton Donald Busey, age 85, passed away in the late hours Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Fannin Regional Hospital, in Blue Ridge. Don, as he was known by friends and family, was born January 11, 1937, in east Atlanta to the late William “King” and Mattie Busey, of Jonesboro, Georgia.

Billie Long

Billie Yvonne Townsend Long, age 69, of Morganton, passed away at her home Monday, February 28, 2022. Mrs. Long was born December 23, 1952, to the late Claude Rolson Townsend and Mildred Frances Roberts Townsend. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde Lee Townsend.

Mary Berger

Mary Ellen Berger, age 88, of Morganton, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Berger was born November 23, 1933, in Noble, Illinois, to the late Lester Street and the late Leona DeBoard.

James Moore

Mr. James R. Moore, age 84, of Blue Ridge, passed away February 24, 2022, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Mr. Moore was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, October 8, 1937.

Marlene Adkins

Mrs. Leota “Marlene” Adkins, age 90, of Copperhill, passed away February 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Coeburn, Virginia, to the late John D. and Orpha Sue Powers Stallard.

Jamie Moore

Jamie Scott Moore, age 44, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at his home in the mountains. Jamie was born in Gainesville, Georgia, July 6, 1977, to his parents Kenny and Cathy Moore.