Second COVID-19 fatality in Sequatchie County announced
Sequatchie County has a second death related to COVID-19, the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH) reported as part of its daily statistical update. The individual passing away was a lady over age 70, said Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright. For more see the September 10 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreDot Robertson Williamson
Dot Robertson Williamson, 93, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dimple Dot Hunt Robertson; husband, James Henry Williamson, Jr.; three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her children, Eleanor Diane Pollard, Dorothy Lynn Williamson (Bob McMahan) and James Henry Williamson III;…
Read MoreJerry Sarnello
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Sarnello, 80, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Theresa Legittino Sarnello; sister, Carmella Sarnello; brother, Johnny Sarnello; and first wife and mother of…
Read MoreBrenda Powell Roberts
Brenda Darlene Powell Roberts, 76, of Dunlap, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at her residence. She was a charter member of Highway 28 Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Hugh Powell and Jennie Lee Rogers Layne. She is survived by her husband, Gary Roberts; children, Shelia…
Read MoreBeverly Mullins
Beverly A. Mullins, 78, of Pikeville, formerly of Dunlap, died Sunday, August 30, 2020. She served as the assistant to Sequatchie County Executive Arthur Tollett and was a dispatcher at Sequatchie County Executive Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woody Mullins; son, Duane Mullins; and parents, Earl Morris and Alberta Longston. She…
Read MoreDavid Lee Larkin
David Lee Larkin, 70, of Dunlap, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 24, 2020. David was a proud Marine and a wounded Vietnam War Veteran. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, yard work, sports, and he loved playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis J. Hardgraves…
Read MoreBarker earns rank of Eagle Scout
William Howard Barker III, known to family and friends as Trace, has earned a rare honor. Barker earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, and is only the second Boy Scout of Dunlap Troop 33 to obtain this honor in more than 20 years. Trace received…
Read MoreTourism generates revenue
Money spent by visitors traveling to Dunlap and Sequatchie County resulted in $530,000 in local tax receipts, plus 30 jobs continuing or being created in 2019, according to the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development (TDOTD). Detailed breakdowns of spending and benefits of tourism in all 95 counties has been released by TDOTD. “Up until the…
Read MoreRod Turner
Rod Turner, 67, of Dunlap, passed Thursday morning, August 20, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Chattanooga. He was a coal miner and retired from Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Buster Turner; and wife, Emma Turner. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie (Brad)…
Read MoreRoyce Griffin
Royce Gene Griffin, 81, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home. He loved God and his family. He was a member of Bellview Congregational Methodist Church and taught Sunday School most of his life. He was retired from the Electric Power Board, a member of the IBEW, and loved farming and…
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