Joseph “Joe” Leander Camp
Joseph “Joe” Leander Camp, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. Joe was a Veteran of the US Army. He loved to paint, gamble, travel, had a great sense of humor and was a self professed lady’s man. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Ollie Mae Narramore Camp;…
Read MoreCurtis Eugene Bryant, Sr.
Curtis Eugene Bryant, Sr., 40, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Parkridge Hospital with his family by his side. Curtis loved his family, fishing, woodworking, grilling, and being outdoors–summer time was his favorite when he could go swimming. He was very talented at drawing, he was very social and loved spending…
Read MoreSite change for City Election
Voters to decide two commission posts in May The upcoming Dunlap City Election and all future city elections will be held at a new location, the American Legion Post 190 and VFW Post 5722 headquarters at 6808 Highway 28 near Sequatchie County schools, Administrator of Elections Jerrie Holland announced. The change affects the May 6…
Read MoreCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Harris Park
Those with Irish roots or just looking for fun are encouraged to wear their green and attend the first St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dunlap on Saturday, March 18. Organizers hope the event will become an annual event in Dunlap. For more see the March 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreBrock honored for blazing trail as female wrestler
Sequatchie County High School alumna Katie Brock, one of the most accomplished student-athletes to ever compete for SCHS, was among those honored as a TSSAA Title IX Trailblazer in Franklin on February 25. The recognition took place in conjunction with the TSSAA state wrestling tournament. Brock won state wrestling championships in 2013, 2014, 2015, and…
Read MoreOak at Brush Creek breaks ground
Modular homes planned for new development Much needed new homes in Sequatchie County are scheduled to be available this summer at Old York Highway near Highway 111. Oak at Brush Creek, a new 41-lot development from Clayton Homes, consisting of 1,500-1,800 square foot modular homes, held a groundbreaking on February 22. “We are really excited…
Read MoreJanie Katherine Smith
Janie Katherine Smith, 95, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at her home. She was born April 4, 1927 to Dexter and Lella Mae Keedy Cagle, who preceded her in death. Janie was a longtime member of Dunlap church of Christ and she still lived on the same property where she grew…
Read MoreWilburn “Tunnie” Lofty
Wilburn “Tunnie” Lofty, 92, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away February 2, 2023. Tunnie was the owner and president of Lofty Paving & Grading for 65 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Mitch and Addie Lee Lofty; son, Junior Lofty; daughter, Donna Lofty; granddaughter, Tanya Sargent; brothers, Tom Lofty, Paul Lofty and Brice Lofty;…
Read MoreDale Eugene Cross
Dale Eugene Cross, 67, of Graysville, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He loved all his family dearly and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He loved gardening, farming — especially riding tractors, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolph Robert…
Read MoreStudents enjoying new playground equipment at SCMS
New playground equipment designed to challenge middle school age children and help maintain physical fitness is now in place in two areas at Sequatchie County Middle School, with students enjoying the activities offered. “The students knew what was coming with the packaging on the north and south ends of the school, but they didn’t know…
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