Troy Keener
Troy Lee Keener, 60, of Signal Mountain, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Keener, Sr.; and two brothers, Teddy Ervin and Timothy Paul Keener. He is survived by his two daughters, Nakee Pichot and Nakisha Bundy, both of Melbourne, Florida;…
Read MoreJudith Barrett
Judith Marilyn Barrett, 74, died of heart failure on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 10, 1944, the daughter of the late Carl Hugh and Susie Blanche Sparkman Barrett. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where her father pastored for years. Judith was…
Read MoreBonnie Robb
Bonnie Lee Williams Robb, 96, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Robb; parents, Avid and Mable Bennett Williams; son, Leo Kimpling; and sister, Aline Fox. She is survived by her children, Kay (Don Martin) Romesburg and Pudd (Steve Dawson) David;…
Read MoreWilliam Clifford Miller
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. our Dad and Father, William Clifford Miller left this earth to be with our mother, Ann and Robin and all the family that went on before him. He was happy with us but when the Lord called him home he was ready. He was the Dad to…
Read MoreEdgmon runner-up for national player of the week
Sequatchie County High School senior Ella Edgmon was named runner-up for Extra Inning Softball’s national club player of the week, based on her performance in the Triple Crown/Tennessee Sparkler 18-under tournament in Chattanooga July 1-5. The website extensively covers professional, college, high school, and club/travel softball. For more see the July 16 issue of The…
Read MoreWearing face masks suggested, not mandated in Sequatchie
On July 3, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 54 to grant county mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue local mask requirements in the event of a significant rise in COVID-19 cases. Sequatchie County has no plans to mandate a mask requirement, announced County Executive Keith Cartwright. “Though I have been given…
Read MoreAdditional graduation details announced for SCHS
Graduation at Sequatchie County High School, once thought to possibly be in doubt, is now set for just over a week away. SCHS staff has released further details for graduation, planned for Friday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m. inside the school stadium. SCHS Principal Regina Belknap said graduates must be at practice the day prior…
Read MoreReopening options discussed by Board
Sequatchie County School officials continue to work on determining the best possible plan for opening schools for the 2020-2021 year, slated to begin August 3, while listening to parent concerns plus opinion and guidelines from health experts. The Sequatchie County Board of Education met on July 6 and Director of Schools Pete Swafford further discussed…
Read MoreRape suspect in custody
Jerry Allen Collins, wanted for a reported rape in Sequatchie County, was taken into custody in Chattanooga by U.S. Marshals and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on July 7, Sheriff Coy Swanger stated. Collins, 35, is charged with aggravated rape and is awaiting a bond hearing, the Sheriff added. For more, see the July 16…
Read MoreW.O. Johnson
William Oscar “W.O.” Johnson, 83, of Signal Mountain, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong member of Lone Oak Baptist Church on Signal Mountain, where he served as a deacon for over 40 years. He was a lifelong resident of the Lone Oak community and was a…
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