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Two suspects sought in drug, vehicle theft case

Brandon Rheal and Raymond Wayne Layne are sought by authorities in connection with a drug distribution and vehicle theft investigation, the 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force reports. Rheal and Layne were at large through Thursday afternoon, June 25. Anyone with information is asked to call the DTF or Marion County Sheriff’s Office at (423)…

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Kimberley Wilson

Kimberley Holland Wilson, 58, of Dunlap, passed away June 19, 2020, unexpectedly, at her home. Kim was of the Baptist Faith. She was a certified medical assistant for over 20 years and a member of AAMA. Kim was currently employed at Chattanooga Eye Institute for seven years. She was previously employed at Siskin Hospital. Kim…

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Marion Jo Reynolds

Marion Jo Reynolds, 87, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. She was a member of Cartwright Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion Webster and Laura Mae Tate; brothers and sisters, Robert Tate, Velma Holtcamp, Ethel Frizzell, Cassa Cullip, Grover Tate, James Paul Tate, Audra Collins and Claude Tate.…

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Wanda Ramsey

Wanda Joyce Ramsey, 69, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday morning, June 14, 2020 at Erlanger Sequatchie Valley. She attended Wheeler Addition Church of God. She was preceded in death by her mother, Effie Layne; step-mother, Carolyn Layne; and husband, Donnie Ramsey. She is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer (Jimmy) Layne, Dunlap, and Cindy (Jerome…

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Gladys Layne

Gladys Angeline Roberts Layne, 78, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her residence.  She loved to cook, bake, read, and loved her family fiercely. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Dillie Louallen Roberts; husband, Buddy Gene Layne; son, Tony Layne; and siblings, William Roberts, Ella Mae Johnson Cannon,…

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Camp Normal joins July 4 festival

Starting in 2004, a quartet of hard-rocking Sequatchie County natives have continually entertained crowds wherever they perform. On July 4, Camp Normal hits the stage at 4:30 p.m. at Harris Park, part of the City of Dunlap’s Independence Day Music Festival. The band features Chad Hennessee on drums, Daniel Patton on guitar and vocals, Randy…

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City offers leak relief program

Dunlap water customers can expect to see an additional charge on their water bills beginning in August. Facing approximately $10,000 in water leak adjustments annually, and under pressure from the State of Tennessee to end adjustments for customers, the City of Dunlap entered into a leak agreement program. Will Ridley, owner of Water Leak Relief,…

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Wiley Standifer Jr.

Wiley Leonard Standifer, Jr., 84, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday morning, June 9, 2020 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. He served in the United States Army doing two tours of duty in Vietnam in which he received the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Metal, Gallantry Cross with Palm Metal, Combat Readiness…

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Jennifer Johnson Smith

Jennifer “JJ “ Johnson Smith, July 5, 1970 to June 11, 2020, at 49 years young, left this world early Thursday morning for her forever home after fighting so hard these last six years. She is now with her grandfather, Clayton T. Smith of Dunlap; grandparents, Houston Johnson and Eva Johnson Scarborough of Pikeville. She…

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James Long

James Edward Long, 58, of Bushnell, Florida, passed away June 3, 2020. He was born October 20, 1961 in Orlando, Florida, the son of Homer F. and Ellenor (Rellstab) Long. James worked as a laborer for Dial Septic Tank Service. He was predeceased by his mother, Ellenor. He is survived by his father, Homer F.…

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