Joyce Hodges Simmons Wagner
Joyce Hodges Simmons Wagner, 84 of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a 33-year member of Spencer church of Christ and attended East Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Audrey Martin Hodges; husbands, Joe Simmons…
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Billie Rose Henson, 74, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee, but had resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for several years. Billie loved music, reading, hunting arrowheads and other Native American artifacts, and spending time with the people she loved. Billie loved the outdoors and could usually be…
Read MoreTheresa Keener Cross
Theresa Keener Cross, 60, of McDonald, Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2025. She was a graduate of Bledsoe County High School and served in the United States Army. Theresa spent her time taking care of her family and loved ones. She was a very loving and compassionate person. Preceding her…
Read MoreAnita Suzanne “Susie” Farmer Brock
Anita Suzanne “ Susie “ Farmer Brock, 58, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her residence. She was a member of North Hamilton church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas and Louise Cooley Farmer; and son, Thomas Farmer. She is survived by her husband, Timmy…
Read MoreRescue Squad to receive $27,800 grant
The Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is one of nearly 100 squads across the state approved to receive grant funding from the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO). The local squad will receive $27,800 of $3 million in grant funds available for 2025 through the Rescue Squad…
Read MoreErlanger to continue operating emergency department
Following questions posed to healthcare leaders by Sequatchie County commissioners and local residents during a special called meeting April 17, commissioners voted 16-2 to continue Erlanger Health System’s local emergency operations pending final, agreed-upon contract updates. Erlanger has operated the Sequatchie Valley Emergency Department since 2014. Several commissioners expressed appreciation for the lease proposals submitted…
Read MoreBillie Rose Henson
Billie Rose Henson Billie Rose Henson, 74, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee, but had resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for several years. Billie loved music, reading, hunting arrowheads and other Native American artifacts, and spending time with the people she loved. Billie loved the outdoors…
Read MoreHall, Shadrick among top writers
Mellanie Faith Hall, a Sequatchie County High School student, and Sharon Shadrick, a writer and retired educator, each were honored at the Tennessee Mountain Writers Conference and 36th annual banquet in Oak Ridge April 5. Hall earned second in the Student Prose category with her novel excerpt, WonderHealth INC, explained teacher and writer Natalie Kimbell.…
Read MoreReba Clarene Price
Reba Clarene Price, 96, of Dunlap, Tennessee was born on August 14, 1928 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025 at NHC Sequatchie. Reba was a resident of Sequatchie County all her life. She lived most of her life on Fredonia Mountain, where she enjoyed planting gardens and watching them…
Read MoreEddy Randall “Bone” Boyd
Eddy Randall “Bone” Boyd, born January 5, 1953, passed away April 7, 2025 at the age of 72 after a major surgery. He was a master mason and did many of the foundations in Dunlap with Ed Waters. He was a graduate of the Sequatchie County High School Class of 1971. As a member of…
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