Matthew Lewis Grant
Matthew Lewis Grant, 38, of Woodbury Tennessee, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024. He loved his children, cars, animals of all kinds and working with his hands. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Connie Tolbert, Harvey and Tiny Gill. He is survived by his parents, Laura Grant and Danny Gill;…
Read MoreDonny “Pork” Cooley
Donny “Pork” Cooley, 52, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 13, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christy Cooley; parents, Larry Cooley and Pama Davis; brother, Stacy Cooley; grandparents, Willard and Mable Cooley, Bud Healan and Lena Kilgore. He is survived by special friend, Penny Cooley; daughter, Amy Cooley; son, Trevor…
Read MoreCounty fair wins most improved
Hard work by a number of volunteers resulted in statewide recognition for the Sequatchie County Fair Association (SCFA). The local group received the Most Improved Fair award during the 102nd Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro January 18-21. “I appreciate the tireless efforts of the volunteers that made these successes possible,” sand SCFA President…
Read MoreStudents advance in FFA skills competition
Those taking part in Sequatchie County FFA have the opportunity to display a wide range of skills while traveling to competitions. Several members excelled in last week’s Carpenter District event in Rhea County, Sequatchie County High School FFA advisor and teacher Tammie Akin announced. Carpenter is part of the East Tennessee region and students from…
Read MoreJake Thomas Swanger
Jake Thomas Swanger, 77, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Jake was born October 13, 1946. He was the son of the late Chester and Ina Swanger and was a lifelong resident of Dunlap. After high school he was employed by Dupont in Chattanooga, where he…
Read MoreJane Perkins Studer
Jane “Cookie” Perkins Studer, 82, of Dunlap, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home. She was of the Pentecostal faith and shared her love of God with many youth at the Dunlap Church of God where she raised her children to love the Lord. Jane was a graduate of the Red…
Read MorePatricia Claire Johnson Pope
Patricia Claire Johnson Pope, 93, made her journey to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She departed this life peacefully at Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital in Pikeville with Gary and Cathy by her side. Patsy was born on July 7, 1930, to Grover and Mildred Minton Johnson. Many of you may not know this,…
Read MoreAuby Harmon
Auby Harmon, 87, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. He was a member of Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. Auby loved his church, family, sports, to be outdoors and to exercise. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Harmon; father, Ray Harmon; mothers, Violet and Dorothy Harmon; brothers, Claude, EJ, and…
Read MoreGwendolyn Gipson
Gwendolyn Gipson, 63, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. Gwen loved her family, friends, traveling and cooking for big family gatherings. She had a huge heart and truly loved everyone. She was preceded in death by her son, James Wesley Love. She is survived by her parents; Hoot and Jewell Gipson and…
Read MoreWinters Farmers Market starts next month
The Sequatchie County Winters Farmers Market, scheduled to begin Saturday, January 20, had its first date canceled but two more events are planned, organizer Laura Jones announced. “Due to poor road conditions and bitter temperatures, the market was canceled,” Jones explained. “But we will see everyone on February 17.” For more see the January 25…
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