Jessica Cherie Boston
Jessica Cherie Boston, 42, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at her residence. She was a loving mother with a huge heart and always did everything to the fullest. She loved horses, butterflies and the beach. She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Keith Boston; grandmother, Barbara “Bobbie” McDowell; and…
Read MorePageant, carnival among Fair events
The 2024 Sequatchie County Fair, with a theme of “Live Life in Full Bloom,” is nearly here. Fair events take place from August 10-17 at the fair hall located at 103 Heard Street in Dunlap. Admission is free each day other than to Saturday’s Fairest of the Fair. For more see the August 8 issue…
Read MoreLula Bess Hickey farm filled with memories
In 1859, Lula Bess Hickey’s great-grandfather, Stephen D. Thurman, founded the family farm still operating right off Highway 127 near the foot of Signal Mountain. Hickey said the farm has a long history and she shared it with the members of the Sequatchie County Heritage Farm committee during a recent visit to her home. “We…
Read MoreErika Martha Wright
Erika Martha Wright, 75, a resident of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by her family and close friends. Erika belonged to the Sawyer Missionary Baptist Church on Signal Mountain. Erika was born on July 25, 1948 and raised in Augsburg, Germany. While finishing up school,…
Read MoreGregory “Red” Rains
Gregory “Red” Rains, 62, of the Lusk community, died Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ and Lusk Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from Herman Grant Company. He loved to hunt, fish and the outdoors. He was a kind, considerate, compassionate person who will…
Read MoreRoy Edward “Ed” Nunley
Roy Edward “Ed” Nunley, 77, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. Ed was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in Dunlap, and a veteran of the United States Army. Ed was the District 4 County Commissioner for Sequatchie County, a member of…
Read MoreLynda Patricia Layne
Lynda Patricia Layne, 75, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her home. Lynda was of the Church of God faith. She loved her family and spending time with friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Junior Layne; parents, Roy and Mary Hall; sister, Gladys Rodgers; and brothers, Pete and…
Read MoreMolly Cooley Berry Keener
Molly Cooley Berry Keener, 85, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at NHC Sequatchie. She was the matriarch of her family and will be greatly missed. She loved her career as a registered nurse and was considered a legend by her nursing peers at Cumberland Medical Center where she continued to work…
Read MoreThree new to School Board, one on Commission
Pending official certification, Sequatchie County will have three new members of the Board of Education and one new to the County Commission following results on Election Day, August 1. For School Board District 1, joining will be Jerry S. Snyder Jr, who gained 137 votes. Others running were Vahan Chertavian (63 votes), Jeff Harrell (63),…
Read More10 years serving the Sequatchie Valley
Nearly 10 years ago, Erlanger’s Sequatchie Valley Emergency Department (SVED) opened in Dunlap, providing emergency healthcare and other services. The local facility provides the opportunity for emergency service as soon as possible, without traveling across the mountain to Chattanooga unless necessary or until a later time. “With so many small and local hospitals closing their…
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