Mary Elizabeth Hall
Mary Elizabeth Hall, 78, passed away May 6, 2021 at Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. She was born in Rochester, New York and lived in Dunlap, Tennessee for 28 years. She loved nature, reading, and crossword puzzles. Mary was a member of the Tennessee Métis Aboriginal Tribe. She was preceded in death by mother, Anna…
Read MorePamela Jane Frederick Austin
Pamela Jane Frederick Austin, 67, of Graysville, Tennessee, formerly of Maryland, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. She was a loving wife to Jay and a loving stepmother to Emma and Haley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and MaryJane Norris Frederick; son, David Shorter; and sisters, Elizabeth and…
Read MoreCity leaders sworn in at ceremony
For more see the May 13 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreClimbing group acquires property in county
Natural beauty of the land in Sequatchie County will be protected and tourism enhanced after the acquisition of a 64-acre climbing area, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) and Access Fund announced. Woodcock Cove, remote property in the west side of the county, includes a mile of sandstone cliffline from 30-90 feet high, forest land, streams,…
Read MoreMother, daughter combine talents
June Akers, daughter of Betty Sue Laymon of Dunlap, is the author of the “Riley Madison” book series and her daughter, Riley, is the illustrator. The talented pair worked together on “Riley Madison Discovers the Superpower of a List,” released in December, and the next book will be released this summer. “My daughter and I teach…
Read MoreBear safely relocated
A 300-pound bear was removed from a residential area on Cagle Mountain to another part of Sequatchie County on April 22, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officer Shawn Edgmon reported. Edgmon said the bear had been frequenting the woods near Meadow Lark Road off Highway 111. The bear was trapped and a tranquilizer was used…
Read MoreBTC Fiber Valley Fest was a bang
With free admission, possibly the largest crowds in the 10-year history of BTC Valley Fest, enjoyed the music and fellowship, plus a car show, fireworks and other activities. The festival took place May 1-2 at Coops Creek Commons, the large field near Dunlap City Hall. For more see the May 6 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreHerbert Miss
Herbert Eugene Miss, 82, of Dunlap, Tennessee, formerly of Maryland, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Laura Langer Miss; wife, Barbara Ann Miss; siblings, William Miss, Jr., Bobby “Robert” Miss, Tommy Miss, Butchy Miss and Mae Hopkins. He is survived by his children, Kerry (Dan)…
Read MoreGerald Joe Layne Sr.
Gerald Joe Layne, Sr., 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Iva Jean Tate Layne; son, Gerald Joe “Jerry” Layne, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sherry Coffelt Layne;…
Read MoreCalvin “Pop” Goeschel
Calvin Frederick “Pop” Goeschel, 90, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2021. He was a member of the Poor Man’s Yacht Club and the Moose Lodge, as well as an Eagle’s member. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Martha Ciske Goeschel; son, Calvin (Kelly) Goeschel; and siblings, Albert, Gertrude,…
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