Steve Joe Holt, Sr.
Steve Joe Holt, Sr., 73, of Kimball, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Friday, October 22, 2021. Steve was a lifelong resident of Kimball. Before retirement, he was employed at Tennessee Alloy and the City of Kimball. In retirement, he continued to enjoy the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He could spend…
Read MoreTyler Aitken
Tyler Aitken, 24, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. He was of the Church of God faith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eddie Nieves; great-grandparents, Harold and Mary Lou Langford, Richard and Sarah Farley, and Ruby and Quim Powell; and uncle, Boy Layne. He is survived by…
Read MoreInterpretive panel unveiled at overlook
Celebrating the Sequatchie Valley’s designation as a National Scenic Byway, an interpretive panel was unveiled at the Highway 111 overlook in Sequatchie County November 23. Speakers offering their thoughts on the beauty of the valley and the importance of tourism to a large crowd included Tennessee Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Paul Degges. For more,…
Read MoreLocal artist goes beyond the canvas
A self-taught artist who resides in Dunlap, Gina Biersteker uses her talent and creativity for a number of different projects. One of her specialties is turning paintings into puzzles. “You could call my style abstract,” said Biersteker, who paints and works on her projects at Stone, Mulch, and More off Highway 28 south of Dunlap.…
Read More65th Christmas Basket Project underway
The Dunlap Lions Club, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and community volunteers are preparing for deliveries to county families on December 24. This year marks the 65th year for the local project. Volunteers will be accepting donations at Walgreens and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce December 17, 18, and 24, organizers announced. For more see…
Read MoreRev. Howell Whited, Jr.
Rev. Howell Whited, Jr, 74, of Pikeville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 23, 2021. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School and later served as pastor for nine years. He served as chairman of the East Tennessee Conference of the Congregational Methodist…
Read MoreGregory Lebron Smith
Gregory Lebron Smith, 59, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Alma Clendenen Smith; grandparents, Herman and Nelline Smith and Verner and Hassie Clendenen. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Pat) Smith; uncles, JC (Janie) Smith, Paul (Margie) Smith;…
Read MoreGrace Mitchell
Grace Eleanor Mitchell, 17, of Dunlap, went to be with Jesus on November 10, 2021. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, a Junior at Boyd Buchanan School, where she was on the Lady Bucs Volleyball team, and played select volleyball for Scenic City Volleyball. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreBetty Grace Long
Betty Grace Long, 79, of Dunlap, passed away November 10, 2021 at her home. She was of the Christian faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known by her family as “Ma”. She had so much love for her family and friends. She was a very special and caring person…
Read MoreGlenn Blevins
Glenn Blevins, 84, of Whitwell, passed away Saturday morning, November 13, 2021 at his home. He was a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Lidia Blevins; sister, Juanita Knight; and brother, Harold Blevins. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Blevins;…
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