Wayne Hatfield
Wayne Hatfield, 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on August 31, 1937 to the late Virgil and Nannie Sims Hatfield. He was of the Church of God faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved four wheeling, hunting, raising…
Read MoreBenjamin Lewis Hartman, Jr.
Benjamin Lewis Hartman, Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in a local hospital. Ben, or Benny, as he was known by many of his family and friends, was born February 17,1943 and grew up Rossville, Georgia and Highland Park in Chattanooga. He attended East Side Junior High School and graduated from Central High…
Read MoreEducators of the Year honored
Three teachers and a supervisor were honored by their peers during the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting January 13. Recognized as school district teachers of the year were Margaret Moore, Will Kiper, and Anita Barker, and supervisor of the year was Rhonda Harmon. For more see the January 23 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreMill operator founded Allen Farm in early 1900s named Heritage Farm
Founded nearly 125 years ago, the current Allen Farm has a rich history of family support. The farm is one of the latest identified as a Sequatchie County Heritage Farm, due to meeting standards including over 100 years in operation. Family members explained the farm land, off East Valley Road, was purchased by Alexander L.…
Read MoreJerry McCulley
Jerry McCulley, 88, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025 at Lifecare of Collegedale. He was employed at City of Chattanooga and Little Debbie, Inc. He is survived by his two daughters, Sherry (Charles) Sells of Chattanooga, and Deborah (Mike) Liebe of Springville, Alabama; three grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Vandergriff, Ryan (Jennifer) Liebe, and…
Read MoreFrances “Fran” Cersosimo McCain
Frances “Fran” Cersosimo McCain, 92, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Erlanger Medical Center. She was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was president of the Garden Club, enjoyed gardening and baking. She made the best pies, cakes, sandwiches and…
Read MoreEmma Lorene Smith Louallen
Emma Lorene Smith Louallen, 87, of Dunlap, passed away at her home on January 9, 2025 after a long battle with dementia. Up until the end, she fought to stay with her beloved family. Lorene’s life can best be described as a hard one that made her a woman who was stronger than life. She…
Read MoreMarilyn Ann Grant Finch
Marilyn Ann Grant Finch, 66, of Dunlap, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025, following a year-long illness. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 27, 1958 to the late Reynolds Grant and Cleo (Harris) Grant, she lived most of her life in the Lewis Chapel community in Sequatchie County. She was of…
Read MoreRoger Terry Cook
Roger Terry Cook, 82, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his residence. He was a very loving and giving man who enjoyed fishing, karaoke and college sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.T. and Buella Cook; wife, Glenna Cook; and children, Terry and Teresa Cook. He is survived…
Read MoreAkin nominated for national teaching award
Sequatchie County High School science teacher Tammie Akin has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the…
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