Billie “Kay” Brown Sullivan
Billie “Kay” Brown Sullivan, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a very godly woman who saved many souls with her ministry work. She was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She…
Read MoreAlbert Standifer Shoulders
With sorrow, we are announcing that Albert Standifer Shoulders passed away in the early morning hours of July 19, 2025 at his home in Dunlap at the age of 80. As a young man, Albert was proud to join the United States Army. After his time with the military, he worked in coal mines for…
Read MoreBryan “Bubba” Layne
Bryan “Bubba” Layne, 47, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunlap. He loved fishing, Tennessee football and photography. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Gerald Layne; grandparents, Thomas Chester and Etta Lee Carrick, James “Hoot” and…
Read MoreMarvin Wayne DeBord
Marvin Wayne DeBord, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center after an extended illness. He was of the church of Christ faith and a member of Bledsoe County Senior Center. He is survived by several cousins and his beloved dog, Curtis; and caregiver, JoAnn Britt and…
Read MorePeggy Jean Wagner Kelly
Peggy Jean Wagner Kelly Peggy Jean Wagner Kelly, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at AlexianVillage, Signal Mountain. Peggy was born on November 21, 1937, grew up in Dunlap, Tennessee, and graduated from Sequatchie County High School. She went on to attend Tennessee Tech and later graduated with her dental hygiene degree…
Read MoreTibbs writes book filled with movie essays
Jake Tibbs, a Sequatchie County High School graduate now teaching in Middle Tennessee, has enjoyed movies for years and turned his deep interest into a book. His work, Celluoid Delusions, is a collection of essays on popular and lesser-known films plus actors and filmmakers. A print version is available for purchase from Amazon. For more…
Read MorePickleball Club forming in the valley
An inaugural kickoff meeting of the Sequatchie Valley Pickleball Club (SVPC) is planned for Monday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Citizens Tri-County Bank Training Room, located at 15699 Rankin Avenue in Dunlap. For more see the July 24 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreHoward Randall Seals
Howard Randall Seals, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Cagle Mountain in Dunlap, Tennessee where he was born and raised. Howard was a deacon at Yellow Springs Primitive Baptist Church, where he served faithfully for many years. He was overwhelmed by the grace of God, who so lovingly saved him from his sins.…
Read MoreDiana Claire Rathbun
Diana Claire Rathbun passed away peacefully in her home in Dunlap, Tennessee on July 16, 2025. Born and raised in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, Diana spent many years working at Leviton in West Kingston where she proudly helped manufacture GFI outlets. She was known for her quick wit and her deep love for family. She…
Read MoreWilma Johnson
Wilma Johnson, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025 with loving family and friends by her side. She was a 1954 graduate of Sequatchie County High School. After high school, she was employed by Bell South Telephone Company in Chattanooga. Later, her career brought her to…
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