Snow, ice shuts down much of the county
After a week of snow, icy roads, closed schools and businesses, cold temperatures, and many families unable to travel from their homes, relief finally started arriving on January 21. Warmer temperatures were expected through this week, along with rain, with hopes that ice and other problems created will not return anytime soon. On Monday, January…
Read MoreEffie Gene LeRoy Sanders
Effie Gene LeRoy Sanders, 96, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 in a local hospital. She enjoyed reading and gardening and was of the Methodist faith. Effie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles F. Sanders, Jr., sisters, Anna Jane LeRoy and Charlene Tompkins and brothers, Wesley LeRoy…
Read MoreJeannie “Leann” Austin Moore
Jeannie “Leann” Austin Moore, 73, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Leann was an active member of Ewtonville Baptist Church. She was a 1968 graduate of Sequatchie County High School and was retired from Sequatchie County School System. To know Leann was to love her…she loved her family,…
Read MorePaul Ray Heflin
Paul Ray Heflin, 79, of Graysville, Tennessee passed away Saturday January 13, 2024, at Erlanger Hospital. Paul was born in Jasper, Alabama on April 14, 1944, to the late Opal McKeever. Paul retired from Wagner Pencil Co. in Dayton, Tennessee. In his spare time, he loved listening to Elvis, watching Alabama football, and traveling with…
Read MoreVirgil Don “Donnie” Hargis, Sr.
Virgil Don “Donnie” Hargis, Sr., 85, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at his residence. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and was a loving father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Standefer and Lillie Mae Williams Hargis; wife, Barbara Boston Hargis along with several brothers and…
Read MoreCarey Leon Cooley
Carey Leon Cooley, 66, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 16, 2023. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eva Gurley Cooley He is survived by his sister, Pam Hobbs; friends, Jimmie Callaway and Carol Corder. Visitation will be Saturday,…
Read MoreSamuel Jacob Simmons
Samuel Jacob Simmons, 79, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ. He was born and raised in Pikeville, Tennessee and was a 1962 graduate of Bledsoe County High School where he was the quarterback. He and his wife, Kaye, lived in Soddy Daisy…
Read MoreThe Dunlap Tribune delivery delay
Due to circumstances beyond our control, The Dunlap Tribune will not be available at local convenience stores or merchants until Thursday, January 18. Subscribers should receive their copy of the newspaper a day later than usual. We apologize for the inconvenience, said Publisher Sandy Dodson.
Read MoreBetty Jean Scott Stocker
Betty Jean Scott Stocker, 86, of Kenansville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family on December 22, 2023, the eve of her wedding anniversary (December 23, 1959). We are sure there was a joyous welcoming celebration as Betty was reunited with her husband, James, in heaven! Betty was born…
Read MoreSharon Rose Tillman Stiles
Sharon Rose Tillman Stiles, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center. She loved to crochet, read, needlepoint and watch TV, and she made the best fudge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Virginia Lutes Tillman; and siblings, Larry, Barbara, Cathy and Judy.…
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