Wanda “Carolyn” Simmons Hatfield
Wanda “Carolyn” Simmons Hatfield, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved to cook and feed everyone around, and enjoyed working in her garden. She was a…
Read MoreLoyd Grant
Loyd Grant, 88, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his home. He was a lifetime member of Harvey-Merriman American Legion Post 190, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a member of the National Fraternal Order of Police. He owned and operated Grant’s Transmission Shop in town for many…
Read MoreGrand Jury indicts former Trooper with aggravated rape, official misconduct
Grand Jury indicts former Trooper with aggravated rape, official misconduct. The Sequatchie County Grand Jury returned an indictment against former Tennessee state trooper, Brenton Wiegand, on September 23. He faces charges of aggravated rape and official misconduct, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney…
Read MoreTDEC recognizes Mountain Valley Bank for over 100 years in business
Starting in 1905 as Sequatchie County Bank, Dunlap-based Mountain Valley Bank continues to thrive and expand. The bank was honored by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDEC) on Monday, September 23, part of ECD’s statewide program honoring 100-plus year old businesses. Sam Willis, Southeast Tennessee Regional director with TDEC, explained the recognition…
Read MoreFarmers Co-op celebrates 90 years serving the farming community
The Sequatchie Farmers Cooperative, serving the community for over 90 years, celebrated with a customer appreciation day September 19. Visitors and employees enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, deserts and drinks, with many attending and sharing memories of the long-time business. For more see the September 26 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSandra Bauer Jackson
Sandra Bauer Jackson, 80, of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on January 20, 1944 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. Bauer and Joan Sponeybarger Bauer. Sandy grew up in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Kittanning High…
Read MoreWaymon Stewart Ewton, Sr.
Our beloved husband, Pop, and PawPaw, Waymon Stewart Ewton, Sr., 81, of Dunlap, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his family at Memorial Hospital on September 16, 2024. He was a good man who loved Jesus and his family. He loved watching wrestling and Gunsmoke and was of the Baptist faith.…
Read MoreBTC Fiber completes county fiber optic project
BTC Fiber, a cooperative providing service in Sequatchie, Bledsoe and portions of other counties, announced completion of its extensive efforts to provide fiber-optic internet access to every home and business in Sequatchie County. “This milestone marks a significant advancement, bringing high-speed internet to the entire county,” announced BTC Fiber CEO Charlie Boring. For more see…
Read MoreHarmon generations continue legacy
In 1874, brothers William Bartley Harmon and Jacob Bryan Harmon started their 640-acre farm in Sequatchie County after their family came to the area approximately 75 years prior. One of their descendants, Bill Harmon, explained 18 of their children “chopped up the 640 acres, 18 ways,” leading to his eventual ownership. For more see the…
Read MoreCharles Clifford Martin
Charles Clifford Martin, 55, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Erlanger Sequatchie. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Sexton Martin. He is survived by his fiancé, Mildred Ruth Henry; stepsons, TJ and Eddie Henry; siblings, David Martin, Carl Martin, Carolyn Riddle, Sharon Kimble and Tasha Martin;…
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