Jimmy Lamar Tate
Jimmy Lamar Tate passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 19, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Dunlap, along with his twin brother, Jerry, on September 20, 1936. He graduated from Sequatchie County High School and then joined the United States Army. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he went…
Read MoreRicky Lloyd Louallen
Ricky Lloyd Louallen, 61, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, formerly of Dunlap, passed away October 7, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Louallen He is survived by his mother, Hazel Holland; children, Steven Louallen, Laura Winkles and Sarah Sanders; brother, David (Sarah) Louallen; sisters, Beverly Louallen and Jane…
Read MorePatricia Gale “Smiley” Smith Keener
Patricia Gale “Smiley” Smith Keener, 57, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 in a Nashville hospital. She was the most loving and caring devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family and the TN Volunteers. She did endless work for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She enjoyed fishing trips with her dad…
Read MoreRonald “Timberjack” Stewart Akins
Ronald “Timberjack” Stewart Akins, 83, of Dunlap, tennesseepassed away October 15, 2025. Ronald was a member of Bethel church of Christ. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandbabies. Ronald loved Peterbilt trucks, spending time outdoors, fishing and yard work. His family will remember him most for his sense of…
Read MoreRuth Ann Colvard Swanger
Ruth Ann Colvard Swanger, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Harrison Colvard and Mamie Ruth Wheeler Marsh. She is survived by her husband, Ray Swanger; cousins, George (Paulette) Hamilton, Rachel Hixson and Becky (Pat) Greer, Betsy (John) Stafford, Linda (Jim) Thompson, Era…
Read MoreRonald Robert Swafford II
September 2, 1969 – October 13, 2025 Ron Swafford II took his final cruise on October 13, 2025, peacefully shifting into neutral at Park Ridge Hospital. A lifelong car enthusiast and proud member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 43, Ron was known for his hard work, loyalty, and the laughter he brought to everyone…
Read MoreTony Alan Green
Tony Alan Green, 79, of Signal Mountain – Chattanooga, Tennessee died Saturday October 18, 2025. Tony was preceded in death by his mother Virgina Hoodenpyle Stone, and grandparents Henry Early Hoodenpyle and Loie Powell Hoodenpyle. Tony had many cousins and close friends. Tony loved his mountain community of Lone Oak and was a member of…
Read MoreLibrary book sale/silent auction may be largest yet
From October 22-25, the Sequatchie County Friends of the Library is holding its annual fall book sale and auction at 103 Heard Street, the Sequatchie County Fair building. Organizers believe the sale will be the largest in the history of the fundraising effort. “We always have thousands of books in every category, but I believe…
Read MoreKelly Farm joins Sequatchie Heritage Farms
The Kelly Farm, dating back to 1899, is the latest Sequatchie County farm to be officially designated as a Heritage Farm. The farm is located in Kelly Cross Road area in the northeast corner of the county. Susan Merriman explained James Jones Kelly, a Sequatchie Valley resident, originally purchased the property 126 years ago. For…
Read MoreJ. Dorothy “Dot” Hitchcock Smith
J. Dorothy (Dot) Hitchcock Smith (September 28, 1929) beloved wife, mother and grandmother departed from this life to her heavenly home on October 10, 2025 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dot was born at the Hitchcock Family Farm on Fredonia Mountain and graduated from Sequatchie County High School. She originally worked at the…
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