Michelle Bailey Ansley, 40, died on August 18, 2020, at Doctors Hospital after what early reports described as a gun-cleaning accident. A native of Richmond County, she lived in the Dearing and Thomson area and worked as an Activity Coordinator for the McDuffie County Senior Citizens, where she was remembered for a vibrant personality. She was married to John Ansley at the time of her death.

Her widower, John Alan Ansley, later died on April 23, 2022; the records do not include circumstances for his death.

Did anyone in the Dearing or Thomson communities have personal knowledge of Michelle’s last days or details about the events of August 18, 2020?