William Pittman
William Ernest Pittman, 79, of Dunlap, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was born in Pulaski County, Illinois and graduated from Grand Chain Community High School in Grand Chain, Illinois. Mr. Pittman was retired from the United States Army having served our country in…
Read MoreSamuel Miller
Samuel Houston Miller, 79, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. Sam was born in Shellmound, Tennessee on November 9, 1939. He was a member of Dunlap First Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, also retired from TVA, and was a court officer for Sequatchie County Court System…
Read MoreSCMS adds soccer teams to athletic program
Working to offer students more opportunities, while also helping the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at SCHS, Coach Tommy Blevins will lead soccer teams at Sequatchie County Middle School this fall. Tryouts for separate boys’ and girls’ groups are scheduled to start September 16 with the first home game set for October 1. For more…
Read MoreBrush fires alongside highway cause danger
Members of the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) and Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department were called to separate brush fires burning alongside U.S. Highway 127 on August 30. DVFD Chief Norman Hatfield explained one of the fires was located just north of Pailo Market and the other was north of Bethel Church of Christ. For more…
Read MoreRestricted beer sales to be allowed at Dunlap events
Groups which meet extensive requirements and are approved for special event permits will be allowed serve beer in Dunlap. On August 27, the Dunlap City Commission voted 3-2 to pass a resolution on the permits and also put into place a new Beer Board. “We do know Cycle Sequatchie plans to apply for a license,”…
Read MoreRiders, community invited to Cycle Sequatchie
Experienced and newer cyclists, plus those who may not have ridden a bicycle in years, are invited to take part in Cycle Sequatchie. The main attraction of the October 5 event is a set of four different cycling routes, with a meal and expo among the activities following. Each route begins at Cycle Sequatchie’s base,…
Read MoreFast Pace Urgent Care breaks ground
For weeks, speculation grew on what would be coming to property at the U.S. Highway 127/U.S. Highway 28 intersection in Dunlap. A new restaurant was the thought of some, as excavation work continued. A sign placed recently made it official, Fast Pace Urgent Care is adding to its 100 locations with a new clinic planned…
Read MoreLafern Swanger
Lefern McDowell Swanger, 83, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at NHC Sequatchie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Ethel Bailey McDowell; husband, Haskel Swanger; grandson, Casey Dean; two sisters, Barbara Swanger and Pat Moody; half-brother, Clarence McDowell; and half-sister, Loretta Blaylock She is survived by her children, Kathy…
Read MoreDr. Ernest Shubird
Dr. Ernest Shubird, 91, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was born July 19, 1928 in Lewis Chapel, Tennessee. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retiree of the United States Air Force. After a distinguished military career, he served as…
Read MoreRoy Mannon
Roy Preston Mannon, 72, of Whitwell died Friday, August 16, 2019. He was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Alma Sisk Mannon; wife, Rachel Mannon; brothers, George, Jim and Jack Mannon; and sister, Mary Curtis. Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Johnston, Whitwell; sisters, Debbie…
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