Cartwright, Lockhart, Phillips among Republican Primary winners
With all nine precincts counted in the Sequatchie County Republican Primary, winners include incumbent County Executive Keith Cartwright, incumbent County Trustee Larry S. Lockhart, and Bill Phillips, challenging for Sequatchie County Sheriff. All of May 3’s winners will be on the ballot in the August General Election. Cartwright, Lockhart, and Phillips have no opposition on…
Read MoreSafe exchange zone established
The Dunlap Police Department is now a safe exchange area for business transactions and child exchanges, such as a parent bringing a child to another parent who shares custody. Chief Randy Phillips explained the service has been planned for some time but legal procedures had to be studied. For more see the April 28 issue…
Read MoreCommission honors Worley
On April 4, 1962, Betty Worley began service as Sequatchie County librarian. She officially has retired and during the Sequatchie County Commission meeting April 18, was honored by commission members and many others present. Library Board Member and Commissioner Paul Powell spoke on behalf of other board members present. He explained Worley helped countless children…
Read MoreBetty Lou Spangler
Betty Lou Spangler, 79, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord, April 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, sisters, and brothers; first husband, Paul Schwiger; son, Timothy Allen Schwiger; granddaughter, Julie Ann Schwiger; great-grandson, Dylan Gage Griswold; step-son, David Spangler; step-daughter, Paula Ann Schwiger Maxwell. …
Read MoreJohnny Lee Carter
Johnny Lee Carter, 48, of Lewis Chapel Mountain, Graysville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on April 10, 2022. He was born on May 15, 1973 in Lima, Ohio. He was a very loving father, son and brother. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed spending time outdoors with activities, including 4-wheeling,…
Read MoreEvelyn Land – 100 years young
Surrounded by 21 family members, Evelyn Miles Land enjoyed her 100th birthday on April 10, 2022. The celebration was hosted by Spencer and Cindy Land at their home, said Evelyn’s daughter, Patti Pierce. “There was lots of family, food, and fun,” Patti said. For more see the April 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSims leads SCHS Class of 2022
Leading the Sequatchie County High School Class of 2022 Top 10 as valedictorian is Autumn Sims. Others earning the Top 10 distinction are, in order, Hope Boynton, Hallie Barger, Channah Davidson, Tanner Land, Carter Bradford, Hadley Smith, Abigail Bragg, Serenity Atchley, and Jeremiah Reiss-Sherwood. For more see the April 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreCynthia Mary Scott Ermy
Cynthia “Cindy” Mary Scott Ermy, 66, of Crestview, Florida, passed away tragically on Thurs-day, April 14, 2022. She was of the Catholic faith. Cindy was a loving wife, mother and Mimi. Her husband, Anthony, was the love of her life and they loved to dance in the middle of the kitchen. She was a former…
Read MoreGun found in baby’s bed leads to sentencing
A woman arrested for a gun being found in a baby’s bed during a search last month was among those sentenced during Sequatchie County General Sessions Court April 1, before Judge L. Thomas Austin. Sentenced to 120 days in jail for two counts of possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia was Heather M. Laymon. For more…
Read MoreK-9 units perform school sweep
Working with K-9 units from multiple departments, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department and Dunlap City Police officers made an unannounced sweep of two local schools April 6. “I thought it went well,” said Sequatchie County Sheriff Coy Swanger. For more see the April 14 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
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