Richard Caldwell
Richard Ottis Caldwell, Sr., age 80, of Dunlap, passed away November 4, 2018 at Memorial Healthcare System. He was born April 20, 1938 in Daus, Tennessee, to Paul and Mary Bell LeVan Caldwell, Sr. who preceded him in death. At a young age of 22, he married his love, Christine Phillips, on August 31, 1960.…
Read MoreWeek of November 4, 2018
BATTERIES STARTING AT $54.99 – Auto, truck, motorcycle, tractor, lawnmower. 1-year warranty. Veteran discount. New 18-month warranty batteries, $103 each. 423/881-4211. BS45-46 FOR RENT – Reed Rentals Storage Building behind Family Restaurant. Call 447-7046, 802-4421, 580-3842. BS45 HAY FOR SALE – 4×5 round bales, in barn, $25 each. Best call after 3 p.m. 718-4534. BS45-46…
Read MorePrincipal Layne reassigned
After 24 years of leading Sequatchie County High School, long-time educator Tommy Layne is no longer the school’s principal. Sequatchie County Director of Schools Pete Swafford said the decision to reassign Layne to Griffith Elementary School was in the best interest of county schools at this time. For more, see the November 1 issue of…
Read More90 animals rescued, 2 people arrested
Dozens of dogs and cats, some in very poor health, were rescued at a Dunlap home on Thursday, October 25. Arrested and charged with animal cruelty were Phillip R. McGhee, 48, and Mary Smith, 59. Many of the animals are being cared for at the former Dunlap Industries site adjacent to Harris Park in Dunlap.…
Read MoreJeffrey Layne
Jeffrey Alan Layne, 46, of Dunlap, died Friday, October 26, 2018. He was employed by Mann-Hummell. He was preceded in death by his mother, Adelaide Hatfield Layne; and two brothers, Darron Garth and Anthony Shawn Layne. Jeff is survived by his parents, Orville “Dude” (Brenda) Layne; son, Justin (Alex) Layne and Justin’s mother, Heather Rains;…
Read MoreJ.B. Doil Harvey
J.B. Doil Harvey, 81, of Dunlap, died Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Harvey was a retired electrical engineer. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He served as commander of the American Legion Post 190. Mr. Harvey was also a…
Read MoreSigns honor Hudson
New signs placed on Highway 127 and Highway 28 in Dunlap honor St. Louis Cardinals baseball pitcher Dakota Hudson, a first round draft pick by the organization three years ago. For more, see the October 25, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreJet ready for take off to Veterans Park
For the past two years, volunteers have worked to restore a T-33 Air Force jet for placement at the Sequatchie County Veterans Memorial Park. The efforts have paid off and the jet is scheduled to be transported through Dunlap on Saturday morning, October 27. For more, see the October 25, 2018 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreBrennan Wilson
Brennan “Cowboy” Wilson, 26, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday night, October 14, 2018. He was the owner of The Asphalt Cowboy and a 2010 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. Brennan was very generous and kind and loved to hunt and ride in the mountains. He also loved music and golf and was an…
Read MoreRoyce Gene Weas
Royce Gene Weas, 78, of Soddy-Daisy, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. He was a member of Straighway Holiness Church, worked for the Hamilton County Highway Department for 21 years and farmed for 52 years. He enjoyed hunting, especially bird hunting, and fishing. Royce loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack…
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