Office closed Friday
In observance of Good Friday, April 15, The Dunlap Tribune. will be closed. The office will reopen Monday and continue regular operations. Due to the closing, all advertisements, community calendar events and classified ads need to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 for the April 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFiremen provide aid in Smokies
Several members of the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department went beyond the call, traveling to the Smoky Mountains to aid in suppressing a large wildfire. “We were notified Wednesday evening, March 30,” said Fire Chief Norman Hatfield. “This was an effort put together through the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association.” For more see the April 7 issue…
Read MoreStrong wind damages homes
Forceful winds recorded at over 50 MPH caused some tense moments early March 31, but no injuries were reported despite home damage taking place. In Daus, a trampoline slammed into a home overnight, puncturing a hole in the residence without injuring anyone inside. Trees were down throughout the county, including in the East Valley area…
Read MoreMiranda Sanders
Miranda Lenea Sanders, 30, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Loraine Sanders; grandmother, Velma Coppinger; uncle, Steve “Uncle Heavy” French; aunt, Susan Benjamin; and cousin, Brandi Andes. She is survived by her children, Tessa, JayLee and Bryson Shrum; parents, Randall…
Read MoreOpal Lovene Harris Rankin
Opal Lovene Harris Rankin, 88, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at her residence. She attended Daus Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Abbie Higgins Harris; husband, Harry Rankin; son, Rick Rankin; and siblings, Thomas Harris, Dean Smith, Mary Griffith, Wilma Bell and David Harris. She…
Read MoreJean Blythe Land
A memorial service for Jean Blythe Land will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. CST at Ewtonville Baptist Church. Special music will be performed by Glory Road and Ed Brown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Sequatchie Valley Cancer Support Network or Ewtonvillle Baptist Church.
Read MoreStephen Henderson
On April 2, 2022, God called our beloved son, husband and father, Stephen (Steve) Henderson, to his eternal home. He was a man of extraordinary strength and determination, with an unwavering commitment to his family and his values. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Although he is no longer…
Read MoreJohnny Joe Healan
Johnny Joe Healan, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Charles Healan and Lena Haynes Kilgore; and brother, Donnie Roger Healan. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Healan Binney; sister, Pama Kilgore (Allen Davis); and several nieces and nephews.…
Read MoreJerry Lee “Chucky” Childress
Jerry Lee “Chucky” Childress, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 at his residence. He was of the church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Louis and Polly Brock Childress; wife, Angela Farley Childress; and brother, Randall Childress. He is survived by his…
Read MoreCharles “Chucky” Austin
Charles Owen “Chucky” Austin, 67, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Jean Wallace Austin; sister, Gay Brown; son, Jacob Tate; nephew, Benny Christian; niece, Christy Christian; great-niece, Brook Christian; and brother-in-law, Don Moore. He is survived by his wife, Patricia…
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