Lonas Roberts
Lonas W. Roberts, age 90, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at NHC Healthcare. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Korea. He retired from Cavailer Company after 34 years and then worked at Citizens Tri-County Bank. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Roberts; parents, Ernie and Dillie…
Read MoreBetty Marie Martin Rankin
Betty Marie Martin Rankin, age 97, of Whitwell, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Rankin; parents, Emanual and Eunice Jenkins Martin; brothers, Eugene and Jim Martin; sisters-in-law, Carol and Beverly Marin; and brother-in-law, Carl Hungerford. She is survived by her children, Dianne (Dennis)…
Read MoreRed Sand brings awareness of human trafficking
A number of local leaders, child advocates and others interested in the raising awareness of human trafficking took part in the Red Sand Project July 26 in Dunlap. Beth Delaney, Community Development Director with the Tennessee Department of Heath’s Southeast Region office, told those gathered at Harris Park that human trafficking is an issue everywhere,…
Read MoreSmith named Griffith principal
An educator with extensive classroom and leadership experience, new Griffith Elementary School Principal Stephanie Powell Smith says she wants to make a difference in the lives of children. “I love the (Sequatchie) Valley,” said Smith, a 1992 graduate of Whitwell High School. “I want to give back.” For more see the August 4 issue of…
Read MoreCity eyes 5¢ property tax increase
The Dunlap City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance, which, if passed, will raise the city property tax to 87.6 cents per $100 of assessed property. The increase is five cents. The vote came during the commission’s regular meeting on July 21. Three approved readings are required, which are expected to take place…
Read MoreStanley Leon Wilson
Stanley Leon Wilson, age 56, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his residence. Stanley was full of life. He was a logger by trade and took pride in the fact that all his logs were hand cut. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret Hopkins Wilson; brothers, Ronnie…
Read MoreEssie Mae “Duke” Keener
Essie Mae “Duke” Keener, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died July 19, 2022. Essie was a member at Keener Hill Church of God. Essie was a homemaker, loved her family, but devoted her life taking care of kids and anyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed taking walks, gardening, flowers, and raising all kind of…
Read MoreWilliam Johnson Jr.
William Luther Johnson, Jr, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away July 1, 2022 at his home at the age of 64. Born in Dunlap to the late William Luther and Mildred Harvey Johnson, he attended Sequatchie County High School and worked in drywall installation. Luther was an avid NASCAR and Kansas City Chiefs fan. In addition…
Read MoreEarl Zane Hill
Earl Zane Hill, 84, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed on July 22, 2022. Earl was born to Nola and Ola “Peck” Hill on November 26, 1937, the seventh of eight children. He grew up in Rhea County, Tennessee with his five brothers and two sisters and graduated from Spring City High School in 1956. He…
Read MorePetreva “Pat” Nunley Hargiss
Petreva “Pat” Frances (Nunley) Hargiss died Saturday, July 16, 2022. Ever the epitome of a Southern lady, she leaves teachings of class, dignity, and caring behind in the family that she stood as matriarch for. Few have been made like her and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was born…
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