JoAnn Davis Reeves
JoAnn Davis Reeves, 72, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday morning April 1, 2023 at her home. She was a member of the Ewtonville Baptist Church, life time member of the auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 5772 and a 1969 graduate of Kirkman Technical School. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister and friend and…
Read MoreWilliam Michael “Mike” Ewton
William Michael “Mike” Ewton, 72, of Manchester, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Mike was born on December 10, 1950 in Sequatchie County to his late parents, William Reece Ewton and Maxine Estelle Spangler Ewton. He was also preceded in death by…
Read MoreJuanita Faye Cooley
Juanita Faye Cooley, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Sunday, April 2, 2023. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. She loved to play softball and basketball. She played basketball at Bledsoe County High School all four years. She was preceded in death by her father, Lecil Smith; and mother, Geneva Turner Smith. …
Read MoreElmer Loyd Harvey
Elmer Loyd Harvey, 82, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away, Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith and loved to hunt and ride 4-wheelers. He was preceded in death by his father, Hayden Harvey; mother, Marie Shadrick Harvey; step-mother, Martha Louise Johnson Harvey; brother, Chester Allen Harvey; sister,…
Read MoreCounty Commission takes early steps in $2.7 million ER updates
The Sequatchie County Commission approved an early step toward updating the Erlanger Sequatchie Valley facility during the commission’s March 20 meeting. Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright said a Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement, will allow for early processes to continue for the proposed $2.7 million updates. For more see the March 30 issue of…
Read MoreSequatchie County FFA Chapter shines at State Convention
Sequatchie County High School’s FFA chapter received awards, learned about new agricultural developments, met other members from around Tennessee, and was able to find time for some fun during the FFA State Convention held March 19-22 in Gatlinburg. Club sponsor Tammie Akin said three group awards were received by the local chapter. For more see…
Read MoreCarbaugh leads the SCHS Class of 2023
Sequatchie County High School has released the Class of 2023 Top 10 which included students with a number of different college and career plans. Achieving the distinction of being in the top academically at SCHS are Landry Carbaugh, Emilee Cooley, Natalie Cross, Delilah Haman, Benjamin Frizzell, Lily Greer, Gabrielle Snyder, Lanie Shoemate, G.W. Songer, and…
Read MoreViva Doris Price Lewis
Viva Doris Price Lewis Viva Doris Price Lewis, 92 went to be with Jesus at her home on Fredonia Mountain Monday, March 27, 2023 surrounded by her family who she loved dearly. She was a member of Restoration Pointe Church of God. She loved being active in her church and community. Viva is going to…
Read MoreGene Henderson
Gene Henderson Gene Henderson, age 54, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Henderson; step-father, Thomas Jerry Lewis; and grandparents, Gordon and Theno Terry and George and Nannie Henderson. He is survived by his sons, Josh Henderson of Pikeville and Thomas Henderson of Whitwell; mother,…
Read MoreBig Valley Air adds 30 new jobs
Big Valley Brands, LLC, doing business as Big Valley Air, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Dunlap. The company, just off Highway 28 South on Little Ponderosa Trail, is investing $1.4 million to create 30 new parachute manufacturing jobs. “I am proud to say that we have not only created jobs, but we have also…
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