Area residents are aided by local Food Bank
Other than during a short burst at the beginning of a transition to curbside-only service, the Sequatchie County Fellowship of Churches has not seen a large increase of clients, said manager Fred Oberkircher. The need is likely still there, he explained, though some may be getting food elsewhere and some may fear getting out in…
Read MoreHerman’s skate photos available for charity
Photos and memories honoring a “magical soul” will be used to help the Sequatchie County Fellowship of Churches Food Bank. Before his passing, Herman Newman was knowing for skating through Dunlap in the annual Fourth of July Parade, passing by what is now the Local Depot in downtown, and photos of his infamous skates are…
Read MoreGuardrail penetrates SUV, driver escapes serious injury
The driver of this SUV escaped serious injury in a wreck on Highway 111 Sunday, June 7 with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Dunlap Fire Department reports. For more see the June 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreGetting back to business, relief funds now available
With restrictions and guidelines being lifted or gradually lightened, customers and members of Dunlap businesses are coming through the doors at a swift rate. Some businesses, such as hair salons, barber shops, and fitness centers, had to completely close down due to COVID-19 health concerns and are now eligible for relief funds. Hair It Is…
Read MoreFunding issues affect highway department
Revenue shortage affecting gas taxes will likely affect county road projects this year, said Sequatchie County Road Supervisor Eric Higgins. “The way the economy was shut down, there will be an impact on our funding which is through the gas tax,” Higgins said. “It looks like we will be down 30 to 50 percent.” For…
Read MoreBarbara Penland
Barbara (Clotfelter-Stanton) Penland, 72, of New Market, Tennessee passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Strawberry Plains United Methodist Church and retired from the Sequatchie County Health Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mary Chapman, Jr.; second husband, John Stanton; and siblings, Steve…
Read MoreBilly Lockhart
Billy Doyle Lockhart, 85, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at his residence. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Daisy Bumgardner Lockhart; brother, David Lockhart; and sisters, Willavena Cotham and Virginia Kerley. He is survived by his wife, Jessie…
Read MoreMary Kerley
Mary Rogers Kerley, 98, of Dunlap, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2020. Mrs. Kerley was a member of the Dunlap Church of God for over 65 years where she taught the youth Sunday school class for many years, preparing many youth banquets and directing Christmas plays, along…
Read MoreSamantha Dykes
Samantha Marie Dykes, 28, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 unexpectedly at her home in Tracy City, Tennessee. She was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on September 3, 1991 and was an active member of Tracy City First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her parents, Russell and Tammy O’Dear Brown; sister, Tiffany Michelle (Nicolas)…
Read MoreMarion Lee Beeler
Marion Lee Beeler, 72, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was born in Crossville, Tennessee on March 20, 1948 to Marion Dewey and Clancy Marie Beeler. He was a retired boilermaker with Combustion and a deacon at Welcome Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death…
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