Billy Omer Vaugn
Billy Omer Vaughn, 85, of Dunlap died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Vaughn was a US Army Veteran and served in the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the United Pentecostal Church. He was preceded…
Read MorePauline Millwood
Pauline Millwood, 70, of Signal Mountain, died Sunday, October 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dandy Millwood; son, Pete Millwood; parents, Paul and Cora Millwood; and a brother, Edgar Millwood. Mrs. Millwood is survived by her daughter, Samantha Millwood of Signal Mountain; brother, Donnie Millwood of Soddy Daisy; two sisters,…
Read MoreWeek of October 21, 2018
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Read MoreSequatchie’s graduation rate among best in region
After being a concern for several years, Sequatchie County’s graduation rate is on the upswing. For the 2017-2018 school year, the system’s graduation rate was 94 percent, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) reported. The figure compares well to other systems and schools in Southeast Tennessee, rising 7.6 percent from the previous year for fourth…
Read MoreBrakes put on Erlanger proposal
Following two years of discussions and meetings related to a new 25-bed hospital in Sequatchie, an agreement with Erlanger Health System on funding has still not been reached. At the October 15 Sequatchie County Commission meeting, County Executive Keith Cartwright said it would not be in the county’s best interest to move forward with the…
Read MoreE.J. Millwood
E.J. Millwood, 88, of Signal Mountain, died October 10, 2018. He was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and could play almost any musical instrument. Mr. Millwood was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Nettie Pearl Myers Millwood; two brothers, Delanie and Herman Millwood; and one sister, Gladys Millwood. …
Read MoreDarlene Higdon
Sharon Darlene Higdon, age 67, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday night, October 13, 2018 at her home. She was Mrs. Claus for the community for over 20 years and put up Christmas lights for over 25 years for everyone to enjoy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie “Pete” Higdon, Sr.; parents,…
Read MoreGeorge A. Henry
George A. Henry, age 85, of Daus, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at his home. He was a veteran, serving in The United States Air Force, and a proud cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Releford and Nannie Brown Henry; three sisters, Helen, Jevotah, and Kathleen; and granddaughter, Allison McGhee.…
Read MoreChance sighting leads to scenes filmed at Coke Ovens
Producers seeking a location for their film came across a perfect spot recently, the Dunlap Coke Ovens Park. Local historian Carson Camp explained the site was found by chance, but turned out well for everyone involved. For more, see the October 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreVice Mayor Johnson passes away
Jeff B. Johnson, Vice-Mayor of Dunlap and member of the Dunlap City Commission, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 8. Johnson, 46, was Senior Vice-President and Chief Lending Office of Mountain Valley Bank and was active in a number of community organizations. For more, see the October 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
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