Veronica Mae King
Veronica Mae King, age 47, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Ronald George Carmley; grandmother, Bernice Millsaps; aunt, Marie Jenkins; mother-in-law, Tulla Belle “Granny” Farley; father-in-law, Nolan “Pap” King; and brother-in-law, Presley King. She is survived…
Read MoreSenior Center to receive $8,000 grant
The Sequatchie County Senior Center is among 89 county facilities receiving grant funding for 2022-2023, the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) announced. A total of $1 million in grants were awarded across the state with $8,000 to Sequatchie. “We really appreciate this grant and it will do a lot for our seniors…
Read MoreClara Mae Foust Turner
Clara Mae Foust Turner, age 92, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at Memorial North Park Hospital. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Ernest and Hallie Mae Sanders Foust; husband, Alfred Turner; sisters, Geralene Foust and Ruth Turner; and brothers, S.L.…
Read MoreInez May Merriman
Inez May Merriman, age 91, of Ft. Oglethorpe Georgia, formerly of Dunlap, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She attended Ft. Oglethorpe United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Beatrice Barker May; son, Gary Merriman; granddaughter, Lori Merriman; father of her children, Doyle Merriman; siblings,…
Read More$14.6 million highway grant for Dunlap
$14.6 million grant awarded: The City of Dunlap has received a federal grant of $14.6 million for U.S. Highway 127 improvements and additions. Dunlap Mayor Clint Huth said there is no timetable on using the funds, which will include contract and engineering phases plus require Tennessee Department of Transportation approval, but the award will have…
Read MoreDog park grant awarded to City
A “social media blitz” and large response by local residents resulted in a grant for a dog park in Dunlap, Mayor Clint Huth reported. The City has not accepted the grant as of yet while details are being studied, but commissioners are expected to vote on acceptance soon. “I’ve never seen a grant like this;…
Read MoreLucy Frizzell Wells
Lucy Frizzell Wells, age 88, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Frizzell, Sr.; parents, R.B. and Eunice Shoemate; brother, R.B. Shoemate Jr.; sisters, Reeba Thompson, Eunice Hicks, and Phyllis Neal; and step-son, Wayne Wells.…
Read MoreThomas “Dexter” Davis
Thomas “Dexter” Davis, age 69, of Dunlap, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2022. He will join other loved ones which include his mother, Mary Lou Brown; father, Tommy (ET) Davis; brother, Dennis Hale; and son, Joey Davis. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Davis; mother of his…
Read MoreGeneral Election confirms local posts
A new sheriff, seven new county commissioners, and a returning candidate in the contested circuit court race were some of the highlights of the Sequatchie County General Election held August 4. In addition to the local election, the State and Federal Primary was held, with those contests to be determined in November. A total of…
Read MoreWade Swanger
Wade Swanger, 98, of Ten Mile, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at home with his family. Wade was a World War II Navy veteran, First Class Boatswain’s mate and served on the USS LCI (L)-328. He was a loving dad and papaw. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma (Brown) Swanger;…
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