Doyle Cribbs
Doyle Jerome Cribbs, age 61, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Erlanger Sequatchie. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. Cribbs, Sr. and Ellen Broom Cribbs; brothers, Jerry, Henry, Forrest, Horace, Bobby and Glen; nephew, Jeffrey Cribbs; and niece, Shelby Doughren. He is survived by his wife, Arlisa Bell Cribbs;…
Read MoreTennessee’s Tax Free Holidays coming
Originally designed to give families a discount on school supplies and clothing, the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday now includes many food items plus gun safety products. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 29, shoppers can purchase clothing and school supplies, plus art supplies and computers without sales tax added. Shirts, pants, dresses, pairs of…
Read MoreGive a Kid a Chance aids children, families
Hundreds of children and their families were helped by Give a Kid a Chance, offering school supplies, health and safety information, and other services. The annual program was hosted this year by Ewtonville Baptist Church July 15. For more see the July 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSen. Blackburn visits county
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn visited with local leaders July 15, part of her 95-county tour. Sen. Blackburn stated she was impressed by the community, especially the downtown area. “Dunlap is looking great,” she stated. “Tourism and bringing in visitors is vital to a community’s success.” For more see the July 21 issue of The…
Read MoreThousands enjoy parade, July 4 events
Lining Rankin Avenue and a portion of Cherry Street, one of the largest crowds in recent memory, enjoyed the annual July 4 parade, sponsored by the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad. Despite the humidity, children and families turned out in numbers to view floats, horses and riders, fire engines, the band, and enjoy the activities of…
Read MoreState releases TCAP results
The Tennessee Department of Education has released TCAP, state testing, results for over 100 school systems. Sequatchie County results show work is needed but improvement is being made in several categories. “We aren’t satisfied with the data we see,” said Director of Schools Sarai Pierce. “Even so, we value our teachers and the work they…
Read MoreKristi Lynn Padgett Smith
Kristi Lynn Padgett Smith, 50, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, David Richard Padgett; grandmothers, Hazel Rollins and Inez Brown; and grandfathers, Alton Rollins and Richard Harrison Padgett She is survived by her mother, Carol Padgett (Nolan Bradford); children, Ashley Brooke Wilson,…
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Rutledge
William “Bill” Harrison Rutledge, 82, of Gallatin, formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jasper (W.J.) and Claudia Pickett Rutledge. He is survived by his wife, Mary Evelyn Harvey Rutledge; children, Rickey Rutledge, Jerry (Sonja) Rutledge, Randy (Regina) Rutledge, Steve (Lisa) Rutledge and…
Read MoreBobby Wayne Robertson
Bobby Wayne Robertson, 75, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines, having served from 1969-1972. He retired from Wheland Foundry. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Aldridge and Mary Elzady Robertson Jackson; wife, Grace Marie Millican Robertson; daughter, Dana…
Read MoreRuth Stewart LeVan
Ruth Stewart LeVan, 97, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Story Point Senior Living. She was a member of Red Bank Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was retired from REA Express where she worked 32 years, and the State of Tennessee where she worked 11 years. She loved genealogy, her family, photos,…
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