John Hensley

John Michael Hensley, age 64, of Ducktown, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He was born April 29, 1956, in Norton, Virginia, the son of the late Harry Hensley and Mable Kaylor Hensley, and grew up in Norton.

Jeff Barker

Mr. Jeff Barker, age 49, of Turtletown, passed away September 11, 2020, at his home.  Born in Copperhill, he was the son of the late Frankie J. Barker. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and turkey hunting.

Steve Carter

Mr. Steve Carter, age 69, of Farner, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, in the Fannin Regional Hospital.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Josephine Jones

Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Jones, age 86, of Epworth, passed away September 3, 2020, in Blue Ridge. She was born in Blue Ridge May 16, 1934, to the late Green Barry McVey and Dora Conley McVey.  Jo was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved cooking for her family.

David Blackwell

David Blackwell, age 71, of Madisonville, Tennessee, formally of Copperhill, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at his home.  He was born November 5, 1948, in Copperhill.

JoAnn Stiles

Miss Lora JoAnn Stiles, age 69, of Ducktown, passed away September 4, 2020, at Life Care Center of Copper Basin.  Miss Stiles was born December 31, 1950, to the late Winfred Stiles and the late Mary Lee Allen Stiles.

Jennings Neeld

The Rev. Jennings A. Neeld Jr. went home to be with his best friend, Jesus, September 7, 2020. Born in Tampa, Florida, to Jennings A. Neeld Sr. and Pearl Johnson Neeld February 28, 1929.  He served his country in both the U.S. Coast Guard and then the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict.

Robert Arp

Mr. Robert Bernard Arp, age 89, of McCaysville passed away September 2, 2020, in Blue Ridge.  He was the son of the late Frank Pierson and Mamie Magdeline Sparks Arp. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Donna McGowan

Donna McGowan, age 67, passed away August 23, 2020, in Blue Ridge.

June Cooley

June Floyd Cooley, age 85, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020, at her granddaughter’s home.  She was born November 2, 1934, in Henry County, Georgia, to the late Joseph Byron Floyd and Callie Gillespie Floyd.