Four adults, juvenile charged after large meth bust
Four adults and a juvenile were taken into custody after approximately 569 grams of meth and dozens of suspected fentanyl pills were found at a location on Signal Mountain April 12, Sheriff Bill Phillips reported. Arrested were Danielle Keener, 40; Johnny Keener, 38; Felicia Ott, 36; Tyler Woodward, 29; and a 17-year-old. Sheriff Phillips said…
Read MoreMichael Lee Smith
Michael Lee Smith, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 4, 2023. Michael was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on June 5, 1949 to the late Jessie and Ollie Smith. He was of the Baptist faith, and served in the United State Air Force for three years. Michael…
Read MoreRoland Nicholas
Roland Nicholas, 71, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 after a battle with dementia. He was a member of Dunlap Seventh-day Adventist Church. Roland was born in Dominica in 1951. He was one of eleven children born to Randolph and Augustina Nicholas. He grew up in Roseau, Dominica. During his young years,…
Read MoreBarbara Jean Grayson
Barbara Jean Grayson, 84, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Barbara was of the Church of God faith. She grew up attending the Cartwright Church of God where she played the piano. Most of all, she loved seeing and spending time with family…
Read MoreFinal curtain call for Kimbell on April 29
After 40 years and approximately 60 plays, mostly at Sequatchie County High School, teacher Natalie Kimbell will direct her last school play later this month. Her final curtain call will be the presentation of Tumbleweed, scheduled for April 28-29 at 7:00 p.m. each evening in the school’s auditorium. A reception for Kimbell is planned for…
Read MoreEagle being treated for possible return
An American Eagle, seen frequently in the East Valley area of Sequatchie County, is being treated at the American Eagle Foundation at Dollywood. On Friday evening, April 7, the eagle was found and unable to fly, reported Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Shawn Edgmon. For more see the April 13 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreJohnson enjoying life on the stage
Charlestyn Johnson, a sixth grader at Sequatchie County Middle School, is as busy as any student could be. An honor student, the son of Caleb and Lyndsey Johnson is a member of the SCMS band and the Braves’ football team. He played baseball through the fall of 2022. And since becoming old enough to enjoy…
Read MoreDozens of artists to show at Valley Fest
Close to 60 artists are expected to have their work on display at BTC Fiber Valley Fest in May, said Nina Hunt, chairman of the festival’s art committee. Viewing is scheduled for the May 4 opening reception and then from May 5-7. Hunt explained she had been concerned over a possible lack of new exhibitors,…
Read MoreOllie George Sprouse, Jr.
Ollie George Sprouse, Jr., 94, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home on his family farm. He was a member of Welch Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for two years in Germany and other locations. He was a proud graduate of Tennessee…
Read MoreRebecca “Becky” Johnson Smith
Rebecca “Becky” Johnson Smith of Colleyville, Texas, for the last 12 years and Huntland, Tennessee, the prior 40 years, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Dancing River Assisted Living and Memory Care in Grapevine, Texas. She was born on February 2, 1946 in Knoxville. Mrs. Smith was a high school math teacher at…
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