Road repairs and classifications discussed
Several issues relating to roads in Sequatchie County, including repair and classification, were discussed during the Sequatchie County Commission meeting January 26. Road Commissioner Eric Higgins gave a report on recent activities that have include tree, pothole, and brush work, with winter weather increasing the workload. Higgins explained his staff of men and women began…
Read MoreStockwell sentenced to eight years for local shooting
James Alvin Stockwell, 37, was sentenced to eight years with the Tennessee Department of Corrections on January 30 for a shooting incident that occurred in the county late last year. More recently in an unrelated incident, Stockwell faces charges in Hamilton County for reportedly shooting a Chattanooga police officer and fleeing the scene in a…
Read MoreNorman Carl Sims
Norman Carl Sims, 76, of Cookeville, Tennessee formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Signature Healthcare of Putnam Co. Norman attended Northeast church of Christ. He was known for his great sense of humor. He loved his grandchildren, mechanic work, fishing, working on outdoor projects and traveling. He was preceded in…
Read MorePatricia “Pat” Elizabeth Griffith
Patricia “Pat” Elizabeth Griffith went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026, at her residence in Dunlap, Tennessee. Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Pat was born on October 14, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sanford and Dixie Smith; her brothers, Richard and…
Read MoreAmy Nicole Long
Amy Nicole Long Amy Nicole Long, 51, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday night January 31, 2026 at the NHC Health Care Center in Dunlap. She was a member of Restoration Point Church of God and participated in the Special Olympics. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Richard Long; grandparents, Nellie and…
Read MoreDot Kerley Seals
Dot Kerley Seals Dorothy J. “Dot” Kerley Seals, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at NHC Sequatchie. She was a member of Poplar Grove Church of God. She loved flowers and gardening, but most of all, her family, they were the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by…
Read MoreThomas W. “Tommy” Keener, Jr.
Thomas W. “Tommy” Keener, Jr. Thomas W. “Tommy” Keener, Jr., 72, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. He loved hunting and fishing and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Keener, Sr. and mother, Juanita Brock; brothers, Teddy, Tim and Troy…
Read MoreSharakee Lynn Rhodes Vinson
Sharakee Lynn Rhodes Vinson Sharakee Lynn Rhodes Vinson, 49, of Bend, Oregon, passed away after a hard-fought battle of illness at St. Charles Hospital January 26, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1977, in Ventura County, California. Sharakee was a cherished daughter, sister, wife, and mother and she will be deeply missed. Left to…
Read MoreStanley Wayne Stewart
Stanley Wayne Stewart Stanley Wayne Stewart, 70 of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Erlanger Sequatchie. Stanley was vice president of the Sequatchie Valley Gideon Camp, he was very active in many roles at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church including Sunday School, monthly food pantry distribution, Intercessory Prayer and Men’s…
Read MorePolice warn of email scam
Already in 2026, local law enforcement are warning residents of a second scam currently being attempted, this time by email. Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips explained a fraudulent email is being circulated, appearing to originate from BTC Fiber but actually part of a plan to steal money. “The email falsely claims that an autopay attempt…
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