Emma Jane Hall Hankins
Emma Jane Hall Hankins, 54, of Dunlap, died at her home Monday, December 14, 2020 after a lingering illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Hall. Survivors include her mother, Sarah Farley Hall; two daughters, Jennifer (Ediel) Aguirre and Sherry (Raul) Perez; son, Justin Hankins, all of Dunlap; three sisters, Anna Shaffer,…
Read MoreLisa Gitgood
Lisa Ann Gitgood, 57, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Alexander Gitgood and Patsy Tate Gitgood Strange; grandparents, James Mack Tate and Ruby Lusk Tate, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gitgood; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lusk; and brother, Kelly Wayne Gitgood. She is…
Read MoreElizabeth Kendall Garwood
Elizabeth Alice Kendall Garwood, 69, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Murphy Kendall and Doris Yates Kendall Frady. She is survived by her husband, Lester “Butch” Garwood; children, Wade Wyatt, Mike Garwood, Lester Garwood III “Bubby”, Chris Garwood and Brian Garwood;…
Read MoreHoyett Wayne Cross
Hoyett Wayne Cross, 84, passed away December 14, 2020. He was the son of Wilbur and Marguerite (Smith) Cross and was married to Anna Patricia (Friberg) Cross for 52 years. Hoyett and Anna’s children are H. Walter Cross (Mary Lou), H. Wayland Cross (Jana), and Heather Young (Chris). He was born in Ooltewah, Tennessee and…
Read MoreActive COVID-19 cases rise 218 in two weeks
A large, daily spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Sequatchie County was reported by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH). On Monday, December 14, the number of cases listed as active and probable was 218, up from 86 on December 7 and 51 to start the month. For more see the December…
Read MoreGreen signs to play softball at Bryan
Playing the sport since kindergarten, Sequatchie County High School senior Cali Green will continue to play softball while furthering her education at Bryan College next year. Cali signed with the Dayton college on December 9 with family, teammates, friends, and coaches from her school, summer, and future college team present. “I chose Bryan College because…
Read MoreSchools switch to all virtual schedule
The Sequatchie County School system will finish the 2020 calendar year on an all virtual schedule, school officials announced Monday morning, December 14. Students will be on a virtual schedule December 16-18, finishing classes until after Christmas break. “It is our hope to start January 5 on the A/B hybrid schedule,” a release from the…
Read MoreBrian Talbert
Brian Talbert, “the cannon man” died peacefully at his home in Pikeville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, December 9th, at the age of 81 with the love of his life and partner, Jo Ann McKinney, by his side. Brian was a well-known Civil War reenactor in the southeast for over 40 years as the Captain of the…
Read MoreSteve Hollis Lamb, Sr.
Steve Hollis Lamb, Sr. “Chopper”, 72 of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 after an extended illness. He attended Dunlap First Baptist Church, and was an avid lover of hot rods and old cars. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Bill and Cora…
Read MoreLettie Layne Guy
Lettie Savannah Layne Guy, 79, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phines and Grace Skyles Layne; husband, I.A. Guy; son, Steve Guy; grandson, Frankie Kilgore; along with several brothers and sisters. She is survived by…
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