Janice Wilkey
Janice L. Wilkey of Winter Haven, Florida, born May 2, 1951 and passed away May 29, 2019, left the loving arms of her husband for the arms of Jesus. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Marshall Valentine Lewis and Velma Jo Mathis Lewis. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 45 years,…
Read MoreMichael David Smith
Michael David Smith, 44, of Dunlap, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home. He was born March 15, 1975. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman Mac Cunningham and Arnnie Nunley Cunningham; and brother, Craig Allen Smith. He is survived by his daughter, Harley Shanay Smith-Maple; son, Michael “Tyler” Smith, Dunlap; two…
Read MoreDiane McCarver
Sybil “Diane” McCarver, 55, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence. Diane never met a stranger and had lots of friends. She was a member of Dunlap Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke McCarver; Alicia’s father, Terry Seals; parents, Norman and Glennis Hobbs Johnson;…
Read MoreDiamond Rio headliner for July 4th celebration
It’s a bit longer away than “in a week or two,” but multi-platinum country artists Diamond Rio are on their way to Dunlap. Diamond Rio is headlining the fifth annual City of Dunlap Music Festival, concluding Independence Day festivities on Thursday, July 4. For more see the June 6 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreWesley Simpson
Wesley Coleman Simpson, 64 of Lafayette, Tennessee, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Simpson was born November 1, 1954 in Portland, the son of the late Wesley Leroy and Josephine Simpson. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Melissa Brewer Simpson of Lafayette; son, Wesley Coleman Simpson Jr. of…
Read MoreMotorcycle, truck collide on Rankin Avenue
A motorcycle and truck collided at the intersection of U.S. Highway 127 and Hickey Circle in Dunlap on Monday afternoon, June 3. Numerous emergency personnel responded to the scene at about 1:45 p.m. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation into the wreck. For more, see the June 6 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreDonna Knox
Donna Louise Knox, 59, of Dunlap, ran into the arms of Jesus on May 25, 2019. Her loving husband, Bill Knox, and devoted grandson, James Ling, along with family, were by her side. Donna was born on November 3, 1959. She lived most of her life in South Florida where she and her husband ran…
Read MoreMajor Randall Elliott
Major Randal Elliott (Retired) had a 15-year battle with cancer. On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Randal passed away in the arms of his bride of 56 years at their home in Sequatchie, Tennessee. Randal was preceded in death by George Washington Elliott (father); Maude Melissa Green (mother); George Elliott Jr. (brother); Dorothy Worthington (sister), Myrtle…
Read MoreCounty buys property for future prospects
The purchase of $375,000 for a building and four acres at the industrial park was approved by the Sequatchie County Commission on Monday evening, May 20 during a special called meeting. No specific purpose for the building and property were discussed, though County Executive Keith Cartwright said the county needed to be proactive when it…
Read MoreSETHRA-CASA Rodeo May 31 – June 1
After a successful first event in 2018, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), is bringing back its fund raising rodeo at the end of May. The two-night event with CASA, part of the Southeast Tennessee Human Resources Agency (SETHA), begins at 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1. Gates open at 6:00. For more see the…
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