Wade Wheeler, Sr.
Wade Hampton Wheeler, Sr. of Dunlap, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2021. Wade was born December 14, 1927 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late William “Bill” and Flora Blanch Wheeler. He was a 1945 Graduate of Central High School. He then attended The University of Chattanooga, where he met…
Read MoreLynn Johnson
Lynn Leland Johnson, 56, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. Lynn was a lifelong farmer and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He served his community on multiple boards, was a loving husband, father, and uncle, and a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his…
Read MoreBarney Hollis
Barney Merriman Hollis, 92, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at NHC Sequatchie. Barney was a lifelong resident of Dunlap. He was an elder, song leader and Bible teacher for many decades at the Dunlap church of Christ. Later, he and Jeanie attended Bethel church of Christ in Bledsoe County. His love of…
Read MoreChild Advocacy Center opened locally
The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center covers a six-county region and opened its fourth office in 2021, this one for Sequatchie County, on December 10. Board president Gina Presto said the office, located off Heard Street in the former middle school, is an important asset for local children. For more see the December 16…
Read MoreStuff the Truck December 18 for Christmas joy
Those wanting to help make Christmas brighter for local families can do so by participating in the “Stuff the Truck” toy and food drive on Saturday, December 18. For more see the December 16 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSVEC, TVA considering new substation in county
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is considering improvements to its transmission system that would provide power for growing load and increase power reliability in the Dunlap area of Sequatchie County. Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) provides electricity to Bledsoe and Sequatchie counties through their Brush Creek 161-kilovolt substation, TVA explains. This requires long feeder lines…
Read MoreBobby Roy Wallace
Bobby Roy Wallace, 77 of Jasper, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Bobby was born November 7, 1944 to John W. Wallace and Bessie Lee Kilgore Wallace. He served his country in the United States Navy as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. He later served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant. Bobby loved hunting, fishing,…
Read MoreChelsie Janell Roberson
Chelsie Janell Roberson, 28, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her residence. She was of the Church of God faith. Chelsie was employed by Viam Manufacturing, where she was a very proud forklift operator. She was a very loving, free-spirited person who was loved by all who knew…
Read MoreRegina Dale Kilgore McPherson
Regina Dale Kilgore McPherson, 52, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patsy Carol Davis Kilgore. She is survived by her husband, Charles Michael McPherson; father, Roger Dale Kilgore; children, Candace Arnold and Christopher Kilgore; sister, Tammy Keener; uncle, Rex Layne; and four…
Read MoreKatrina Kenner Evans
Katrina Janine Kenner Evans, 65, born September 24, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, died December 1, 2021 in the hospital with family on the anniversary of her husband of 43 years, John Charles Evans Sr.’s death. Katrina, or Tina as known by most, enjoyed playing bingo and was a slots and card game enthusiast. She loved…
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