Thomas guilty of assaulting Dunlap doctor and staff
A woman who assaulted a doctor and medical staff after being denied prescription medicine was found guilty by jury trial in Sequatchie County May 6. Jurors found Cecilia Thomas, 55, guilty of aggravated assault for incidents at Dr. Mary Baldwin’s office in Dunlap in September 2017. For more see the May 9 issue of The…
Read MoreSCHS Band wins first place in Pigeon Forge
The Sequatchie County High School concert band placed first in Class A, with an excellent rating, at the Music in the Parks Festival in Pigeon Forge on May 4. For more see the May 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreKelsey Lee Griffith
Kelsey Lee Griffith, 83, of the Cartwright community, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Chip Griffith; parents, Robert E. Lee and Carrie Morton Griffith; sister, Lucille; and brothers, Bill, Joe and Charlie. Survivors include his sons, Robert and Michael; daughter, Angie; granddaughter, Savannah; and grandson,…
Read MoreValley Fest 2019 is here!
Local favorites, some with roots in the Sequatchie Valley, are joining nationally-known entertainers for the ninth annual Valley Fest May 1-5. Starting with a carnival on Wednesday, the downtown festival includes a car show, race, arts show, fireworks, food, crafts, and a wide range of singing and music. Singing starts Friday with performers brought to…
Read MoreKeener signs with Kentucky Wesleyan
Advancing to the TSSAA state tournament the past two seasons, Sequatchie County High School senior Will Keener has been one of the school’s most successful athletes in any sport. Last week, Keener made the decision to continue his wrestling career at Kentucky Wesleyan University (KWU) in Owensboro, and is the first male from SCHS to…
Read MoreBilly Joe Hitchcox
Billy Joe Hitchcox, 60, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital following a brief illness. He was a lion of a man with a work ethic comparable to none, and he was a lamb with a heart of gold. Billy Joe loved his family with all his heart and…
Read MoreAnn Marie Rigsby Williams
Ann Marie Rigsby Williams, 68, of Dunlap, Tennessee, lost her battle with cancer on April 29, 2019 and went home to be with the Lord. Ann was the caregiver of her family and was always there for them. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Larry Williams; son, Bryan Lee Johnson; parents, John…
Read MoreRuth Turner
Ruth Evelyn Foust Turner, 90, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ and for many years was a member of Morgansville church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn “Tommy” Turner; parents, Melvin and Hallie Sanders…
Read MoreSteven Gary Sims
Steven Gary Sims, 68, of Artesia, New Mexico, formerly of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Dunlap. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Soddy-Daisy High School and a 1973 graduate of University of the South in Sewanee. He was CEO of J. S. Ward and Son Insurance Company of Artesia, New Mexico. He…
Read MoreThelma Mae Isham
Thelma Mae Isham, 73, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Parkridge Medical Center. She attended New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was active with the Dunlap Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Michell Isham; parents, Leonard Milwood and Eddie Mae Newman; and step-father, Fred Newman. She is survived…
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