Thurman Hendon
Thurman “Churn” Hendon, age 78, of Dunlap, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence. He was affiliated with Highway 28 Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Edith Sutherland Hendon; son, Monty Hendon; four sisters, Fredia Hendon, Cathy Hendon, Evelyn Johnson and Patsy Smith. He is survived…
Read MoreGeorgia Tate Fletcher Dishroon
Georgia Tate Fletcher Dishroon, 94, passed peacefully from this life on November 15, 2018 to be with the Lord in her forever home. She was born November 25, 1923 in Coalmont, Tennessee into a large and loving family. Georgia loved her family and loved the Lord. She enjoyed singing, traveling and gardening almost as much…
Read MoreWeek of November 18, 2018
LX565 NEW HOLLAND SKID STEER – like new, 280 hours, excellent condition, buy half the price of a new one, $21,500. 423/949-4080. Dunlap. BS47-48 HAY FOR SALE – 4×5 rolls, $25. 423/413-3866. BS47 55-GALLON METAL BARRELS – non-removable lid, 2/$5; removable lid, $10. Monday-Thursday, 423/881-3231. BS47-48 FOR RENT – Reed Rentals Storage Building behind Family…
Read MoreWeather fails to stop county’s veteran support
Cold and rainy weather conditions forced a change to Veterans Day plans in Sequatchie County on November 12, but the community still showed its support over the past week. Veterans Day, November 11, was observed a day later this year due to falling on Sunday. For more, see the November 15 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreFall Festival is Saturday
From a womanless beauty contest to karaoke featuring Merle Dog, the Sequatchie County Fall Festival on November 17 has something for everyone. The day-long event at Sequatchie County High School benefits the county’s emergency services and is sponsored by Sequatchie County Emergency Management and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. For more, see the November…
Read MoreWeek of November 11, 2018
HOMEMAKER – 37.5 hrs/week. $9.50/hr. Care for elderly, young adults, chronic or terminally ill, convalescing & disabled. Routine household tasks: dust, mop, sweep, linens, trash, laundry, iron, mend, cook, assist with personal cleanliness/hygiene, shopping, errands, appointments. Must live in McMinn, Polk or Meigs County. Email: [email protected]. Call 423/697-3811. TS46 NAIL GUN NAILS IN DUO-FAST –…
Read MoreLarge crowd shows support for Layne
The majority of people filling Griffith Elementary School’s multipurpose room November 6 appeared to show support for reinstatement of Tommy Layne as Sequatchie County High School Principal. Questions remain following the Board of Education’s monthly meeting, as the Board and Director of Schools took no action on the matter. For more, see the November 8…
Read MoreVeterans gave a portion of their lives for future generations
Charles Clifton, 87, spent time in Germany several years after World War II, when the threat from the Soviet Union continued to grow. In 1945, Gene Hixson, 91, volunteered for the U.S. Navy. “When you turned 18, they’d probably draft you,” Hixson said. “I felt I needed to get involved, anyway, so I went ahead and…
Read MoreWilba Jean Nelson
Wilba Jean Nelson, 74, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She retired from the Kroger Company as a cake decorator and was a member of the Eagle’s Club in Chattanooga. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.L. “Tony” Nelson; parents, Wilburn Rudolph…
Read MoreWanda Douglas
Wanda Millard Douglas, 69, of Pikeville, died Friday, November 2, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Opal Smith Millard; brothers, Marvin and Ellis Millard; and sister, Phyllis Walters. Mrs. Douglas is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary Douglas; daughter, Dawn (Darron) Cook and her grandson who…
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