Jack Hollis Johnson Jr.
Jack Hollis “Jaybird” Johnson, Jr., 58, of Dunlap, passed away from this life on July 31, 2018. Jay had been employed as a brick mason for 15 years and with the Sequatchie County Highway Department for 23 years. He enjoyed repairing guns for himself and his friends. He was preceded in death by father, Jack…
Read MoreJeannette Heim
Jeannette Karoline Heim passed away peacefully in her home in Dunlap on Friday, July 24, 2018, one month before her 100th birthday. She was born August 24, 1918 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a young woman, she enjoyed canoeing and cycling trips with her friends, and it was on one of those trips that she met…
Read MoreGeneral Election winners announced
Sequatchie County government will have returning leaders and newly elected officials following the 2018 General Election. Over half of those voting made their choices early, 2,762, joining 1,806 on Election Day. Returning to office will be County Executive Keith Cartwright, who gained 2,451 votes to 1888 for Greg Griffith. Coy Swanger was elected Sheriff, gaining…
Read MoreEarly voting results announced
Early leaders in the 2018 Sequatchie County General Election have been announced, with early voting totals released by the Sequatchie County Election Commission. Gaining 1,500 early votes for Sequatchie County Executive is Keith Cartwright, to 1162 for Greg Griffith. In the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s race, Coy Swanger leads with 1,218, to 952 for Bill Phillips.…
Read MoreCouple charged with child neglect
Two Sequatchie County residents were arrested after authorities found children living in “deplorable” conditions, Dunlap Police Chief Clint Huth reports. An initial call on the situation was made due to a child playing near the road, the Chief added. Charged with child neglect were Elizabeth Brooke Henry, 26, and Raul Ordonez Perez, 36. For more,…
Read MoreHudson called up to Major League
July 28, 2018, is a date Dakota Hudson will long remember. After ranking among all major and minor league pitchers in the first half of the season with 13 wins, Hudson was called up to the St. Louis Cardinals’ Major League roster on July 25. For more, see the August 2, 2018 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreEddie Newman
Eddie Clara Newman, age 94, of Dunlap, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at her home. She was born June 10, 1924. She was of the church of Christ faith and worked in the factories and at Dunlap Restaurant for 20 years. She was a strong woman who put her trust and faith in the…
Read MoreWeek of 7/29/18
THE BLEDSOE CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – is now accepting applications for a Nurse Assistant 2 position. To apply for this position go to www.tn.gov. Applications will be accepted online from July 24 – August 7, 2018. For qualification requirements regarding this position go to the TN.GOV. Computer skills are required. The BCHD is an equal…
Read MoreHelen H. Johnston
Helen H. Johnston, age 79, of Algood, passed away July 15, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Cookeville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Sparta and a member of Gideon Auxiliary Sparta Camp, where she served as secretary and treasurer. She was also a member of the Theophilus Sunday School Class, where she…
Read MoreReba Hatfield Harris
Reba Hatfield Harris, 80, of Pulaski, Virginia went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Highland Ridge Nursing and Rehab after a short illness. She worked in sales early in her marriage and later enjoyed being a pastor’s wife and a loving mother. Reba was very artistic and recognized numerous times for…
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