Martha Panter

Martha Ann Panter, age 83, of Marietta, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at the Signature Healthcare in Marietta, Georgia.   She was born July 28, 1937, in Blue Ridge, to the late Nina Shell Breeden and Walter Lee Breeden.  Ann worked as an operator for Sewell plastics for many years.

Mary Ford

Mary E. Ford, age 85, of 238 Charles Street, Newport, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.  She was an active charter member at Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents Cody and Nola Payne.

Bimbo Barton

James “Bimbo” Barton, age 51, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Union General Hospital.  He was born August 11, 1968, to the late Guy Arvel Barton Jr., and Linda Harris Barton. A lifelong resident of the Mineral Bluff area, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards.

Dr. James Haymore

Dr. James M. Haymore III, passed into glory surrounded by family July 13, 2020, just one month short of his 87th birthday.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; parents, J.M. Haymore Jr. and Madeline Prince Haymore; and a sister, Rachel Pruitt.

John Way

Mr. John Edward Way Sr., age 100, of Mineral Bluff, passed peacefully away July 11, 2020, at his home.   He was born September 21, 1919, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Herman Oscar Way and Ethel Marian Lapp Way. John served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War II.

Joyce Panter

Joyce Land Panter, age 93, passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2020, in Chattanooga of natural causes.  A native of Blue Ridge, she was born December 17, 1926, to the late Rev. Dewey Land and Mamie Chastain Land.

Della Ross

Mrs. Della Lois Ross, age 87, of Pruitt Health Care passed away June 5, 2020 in Blue Ridge.

Jean Oliver

Jean Pierce Oliver, age 87, of McCaysville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Pruitt Health in Blue Ridge.  Mrs. Oliver was born July 14, 1932, in Blue Ridge, to the late Jewel and Annie Pierce. She was a member of Epworth First Baptist Church. Jean enjoyed quilting and singing.

Wallace Panter

Wallace Lloyd Panter, age 86, of Mineral Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in the Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  He was born May 11, 1934, in Mineral Bluff, to the late Julius Panter and Blanche Estella Kirkland Panter. Mr.

Phillip Thomas

Phillip Jeffery Thomas, age 61, of Mineral Bluff, went home to be with Jesus March 21, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  He was a dedicated son, brother, father, papaw, friend, preacher, and old-time saint of God. Phillip loved the Lord, his wife, his family and friends, and all things horses.