Clarence Edward White
Clarence Edward White, 81 of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Standifer Place after a brief illness. He was a Veteran of the US Marines having served his county during the Vietnam War. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and working…
Read MoreJerry L. Hill
Jerry L. Hill, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home. He fought a great fight, but God needed him to come home. Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Avondale High School. He was a great athlete, played football, baseball, bowled and played golf. He played Class A baseball at…
Read MorePaul S. Higgins
Paul S. Higgins, 60, of Rock Island, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at his residence. Paul was a very giving and loving man. His pride and joy was his son, Danny. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making fishing rods. Paul’s early work career began in the coal mines with his father, Dan Higgins.…
Read MoreDebra Ann Frizzell
Debra Ann Frizzell, 61, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Her greatest pride and joy in life was her son, Peyton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynda Johnson Frizzell; grandparents, Woodrow and Allie Myers Johnson, and Walter and Ethel “Little Momma’ Frizzell; uncles, Phillip Frizzell,…
Read MoreJoshua Caleb Fleming
Joshua Caleb Fleming, 32, of Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home. Joshua’s name means salvation, faithful, whole heartedly loyal and devoted. He lived up to that meaning despite his battle with seizures over the last five years. Joshua was a loving and dedicated father, son and brother. He loved reading Bible…
Read MoreFatal wreck on Highway 111
A young life was lost and another driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 111/Cagle Mountain in Sequatchie County June 8, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported. The THP stated James W. (Jimmy) Coulson, 19, was traveling south at 9:55 a.m. when his vehicle crossed the center lane lines and struck a vehicle…
Read MoreSequatchie 24 cycling through area June 13-14
A unique new cycling event is coming to Sequatchie Valley on June 13 called Sequatchie 24. Unlike the Cycle Sequatchie event that takes place every October, Sequatchie 24 is an ultra endurance event, which means the distances are much longer. While there are options for riding “only” 75 miles or 150 miles, the primary objective…
Read MoreDance like it’s the 90s at the Freedom Street Dance
First held in 1956, the Independence Day street dance returns to downtown Dunlap on Friday, July 3 with live music, fun, and fellowship. Last’s year event, the first in nearly 14 years, was a big success with many positive responses, organizers said. The holiday weekend kickoff, now known as the Freedom Street Dance, features free…
Read MoreThree generations of SCHS valedictorians
In 1966, Curtis Smith was announced as valedictorian of Sequatchie County High School, and in 1995 his son, Nathan Smith earned the same honor. Thirty-one years later, his grandson Harrison Smith continued the tradition as the SCHS valedictorian for the Class of 2026. “This is not something you see everyday,” said SCHS Principal Amy Land.…
Read MoreWreck entraps one person
A two-vehicle wreck on May 30 required one driver to be extracted, according to reports from the Dunlap Police Department (DPD) and Dunlap Fire Department (DVFD). The 10:35 a.m. incident took place on Highway 111 at the Tram Trail intersection near the foot of Cagle Mountain. DPD stated Irelynd Craig, 19, was driving a 2013…
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