Policeman calms local boy’s fears
Kooper Richard and his grandmother, Patsy Richard, were at a Dunlap business recently when City of Dunlap Police Officer Mark Fyfe drove up. “Kooper has always been afraid of policemen and did not see them in a good light,” said his grandmother. “When Officer Mark arrived, he noticed Kooper watching him, so he invited him…
Read MoreHee Haw show helps local cancer patients
For 30 years, talented volunteers have been helping those recovering from or battling cancer with the annual Hee-Haw benefit shows. This year’s set of performances were just as successful as past events, with a preliminary total of $31,000 raised. For more see the July 18 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFugitive captured by FBI, US Marshals
Vincent Garner, 53, was captured by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Marshals at a home in Sequatchie County Tuesday evening, July 16. He was taken into custody without incident. Garner was indicted by a federal grand jury in Chattanooga on drug and weapon charges in 2016. He has an initial…
Read MoreTammy Rothwell
Tammy Lynn Rothwell, 45, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She loved her family and children, loved music and embraced life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kayla Renae Rothwell; sister, Teresa Kay Holland; and grandparents, John and Margaret Gray, and Foyl and Sue Cooper. She is survived by her…
Read MoreAndy Clark
Andrew “Andy” Franklin Clark, 32, of Signal Mountain, passed away Tuesday, July 9 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Clark; grandparents, Billy Jo and Charlotte Whitmire, Andrew and Josephine Clark; and aunts and uncles, Karen Whitmire, Cindy Johnson and Tim Whitmire. He is survived by…
Read MoreHeroin arrests – use raises concern
Arrests of a father and son on heroin-related charges, along with the involvement of juveniles, are alarming to local law enforcement. Charged on July 1 with possession of heroin for resale were Bradley Keith Smith, 21, and Jason Lee Smith, 45, both of Dunlap. For more see the July 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreHee Haw shows return to SCHS auditorium
For decades, local volunteers have entertained audiences with the annual Hee-Haw fundraisers at Sequatchie County High School. The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network is bringing back Hee-Haw this week, July 11-13, with shows starting at 7:00 p.m. each night. For more see the July 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreBrenda Minton Whitworth
Brenda Minton Whitworth, 71, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her residence. She attended Yellow Springs Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Thomas Whitworth; parents, Kelly and Hazel Teeters Minton; four siblings, Robert, Jerry, Jewell and Kelly Minton, Jr.; and step-son, Jerry Whitworth. She is survived…
Read MoreWilder Triplett
Wilder Drew Triplett, age 7 weeks, of South Pittsburg, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Wilder was a fierce and courageous fighter during her time here on this earth. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Tommy Martin, Dan Higgins and Valerie Triplett. Wilder is survived by her loving parents, Isaiah and Blair…
Read MoreEdwin Dale Overstreet
Edwin Dale Overstreet, 68, of Dunlap, died peacefully on July 3, 2019 after a brave fight with lung cancer. Born in Harriman, Tennessee on December 1, 1950, he was the only child of Edward P. and Marilyn E. Overstreet. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1972 as a newly commissioned U.S. Navy officer. Within a…
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