Jason Harvey
In loving memory of our son, Jason Randall Harvey, 38 of Dunlap, Tennessee who passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born April 11, 1982. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara Smith Johnson, and Arlindis and Bonnie Sims Harvey. He is survived by his parents, Randall Harvey and Karen Johnson Bonds;…
Read MoreAmara Elizabeth Gannaway
Amara Elizabeth Gannaway, 11 days old, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. She was taken from this life way too soon but will always be loved. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Chris Gannaway; great-grandfather, Joe Basham; uncle, Conner Gannaway; and aunt, Tamara Jones. She is survived by her parents, Kailynn…
Read MoreEtta “Susie” Carlson
Etta “Susie” C. Carlson, 73, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at NHC Healthcare. Susie traveled the world and has now reached her final destination, Heaven. She was a 1965 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Carlson. She is survived by her…
Read MoreAaron Edward Brown
With breaking hearts the family announces the passing of our loving son and grandson, Aaron Edward Brown, age 25, of Dunlap, Tennessee, on January 21, 2021. Aaron was born November 7, 1995 in San Marcos de Colon, Honduras and came to the United States in February 2005. He gave his heart to Jesus and became…
Read MoreCommission, constable vacancies filled
June Dishman and Frank Silver were unanimously approved to fill vacancies on the Sequatchie County Commission during a regular quarterly meeting on January 25. Unanimously approved to fill a Sequatchie County constable position was Thomas Mahoney. For more on the new commissioners and constable, plus other Commission business, see the February 4 issue of The…
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing hours changing
Starting on Monday, January 25, the Sequatchie County Health Department is changing COVID-19 testing hours at Ewtonville Baptist Church to 8:30-10:30 a.m. Amanda Goodhard, Assessment and Planning Coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Health’s Southeast Regional Office, said the change allows testing to continue Monday-Friday while giving staff more time to focus on vaccinations.
Read MoreStudents excel in state animal science exam
Three seniors at Sequatchie County High School surpassed requirements on a state examination in Animal Science, announced SCHS teacher Tammie Akin. Brianna Rogers, Sidney Springer, and Anna Kate Tibbs passed a Tennessee Specific Industry Certification (TSIC) exam on their first attempts, a rare achievement which earned them postsecondary credit, Akin explained. For more see the…
Read MoreTree trimmer seriously injured, rescued
One of two men cutting a tree on Smith Mountain was seriously injured on Sunday, January 17, and was transported by Lifeforce helicopter to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, reported Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) Chief Norman Hatfield. A rope rescue effort was conducted at the scene to bring the accident victim up the steep bluff.…
Read MoreNancy “Cricket” Smith
Nancy Diane “Cricket” Slatton Smith, 44, of Bridgeport, Alabama passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at her residence. She is survived by her parents, Georgia Belle Johnson Hagan (Robert Chance) and Steve Graham; children, Kaniel (Brianna) Smith, Terron Slatton, Damon Smith and Skylar Smith; brother, Mark Slatton; uncle, Jessie (Angie) Johnson; aunts, Marie Johnson and Diane Ake; father of Kaniel, Daniel Powell;…
Read MoreWallace Massengale Sr.
Wallace Massengale Sr. Wallace Martin Massengale Sr., 74, of Dunlap, died at Erlanger Medical Center on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Mr. Massengale was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Eula Long Massengale; and a sister, Inez Almond. Survivors include his wife, Geanie Cagle Massengale; son, Wallace M. Massengale, Jr.; brother, Garry (Anna Lou) Massengale; sisters, Amanda (Larry) Dishman and Marsha…
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