Sammy Joe Austin
Sammy Joe Austin, 83, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Mr. Austin was born in Whitwell, Tennessee, but lived the majority of his life in Rossville. He was very talented with woodworking, could build and repair anything, and absolutely loved decorating the house exterior for holidays. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreCyclists to pedal through area Saturday
With the reopening of Dunlap’s Harris Park for special events and regular activities, Cycle Sequatchie on Saturday, October 2 is “good to go,” said Sequatchie-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Director Janis Kyser. “We’re so happy Cycle Sequatchie is taking place,” Kyser said. For more see the September 30 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreCommission donates $50,000 to VFW
Helping the VFW Post 5772 aid local veterans and their families, the Sequatchie County Commission unanimously approved a $50,000 one-time donation during their special called meeting September 20. “This will allow us to get back on our mission,” said VFW member Johnny Cordell, present with Tommy Hickey. The $50,000 was recommended and approved by the…
Read MoreCharles Michael Wood
Charles Michael Wood, infant son of Charles and Lana Wood, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Brian and Susan Hillis, Lilburn, Georgia; paternal grandparents, Charles and Donna Wood, Dunlap; aunts, Cristi, Masha, Katya, Anya, Ksenya; and uncles, Sasha, Alex, Vasya, Trevor Hillis, and Justin…
Read MoreRobert “Bobby” Wayne Stewart
Robert “Bobby” Wayne Stewart of Sweetwater, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 52. He was a member of Murray’s Baptist Church and was a longstanding employee at Tire Pro Ag Central in Athens. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Sue Stewart; and two nephews. He is…
Read MoreDeborah “Debbie” Tate Lewis
Deborah “Debbie” Loena Tate Lewis, 71, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life and loved to travel with her husband, Jerry. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreClara Fernandez
Clara Fernandez, 62, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday morning, September 25, 2021 at her home. She and her husband were owners of Ed and Eddy’s Garage. She is survived by her husband, Eduardo Fernandez; two daughters, Yanette Rodriguez, Miami, Florida and Maivi Fernandez, Dunlap; son, Eduardo Fernandez Jr.; four grandchildren; three brothers, Walter Venega, Dunlap,…
Read MoreIndians regain “Chief Roaring Eagle”
Sequatchie County High School’s Indians took the lead for good with a long touchdown four minutes into the fourth quarter, then held on for a 31-29 win over rival Bledsoe County in football September 24. Bledsoe missed a 45-yard field goal try with 30 seconds remaining. With the win, SCHS regains possession of The Stump,…
Read MoreIndians seek to regain possession of Challenge Trophy
After seven straight wins against rival Bledsoe County in football, Sequatchie County High School saw the Warriors take “Chief Roaring Eagle,” the challenge trophy sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and First Farmers and Commercial Bank, in 2020. Senior players for SCHS seeking to take the rivalry win and regain the trophy, along with Indian Head…
Read MoreSimon Reese Stewart
Simon Reese Stewart, 78, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Birmingham VA Medical Center. He was an Army Veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Corine Stewart; three brothers, Landon, Wilkie, and Foster Stewart; two sisters, Lena Stewart and Rosa Cleo…
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