Rena Mae Johnson Barker
Rena Mae Johnson Barker, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at NHC Sequatchie. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. She loved her husband, kids and grandkids with all her heart. She enjoyed singing, cooking, especially desserts, and family gatherings, where she loved to tell jokes and make everyone…
Read MoreMarie Land Vaughn
Marie Land Vaughn passed away peacefully at NHC Place at the Trace on Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in Nashville. The daughter of George Washington Land and Mary Jane Whitlow Land of Dunlap, she was born September 18, 1925, and spent her childhood in Dunlap. A long-time resident of Paris, Tennessee, she was married to…
Read MoreCarolyn Hadders
Carolyn Shell Hadders, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee died quietly on Saturday December 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her dear and loving family and treasured pets. She enjoyed gardening, reading and quilting and loved her family and her pets with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Haskell…
Read MoreGraduation rate exceeds state’s
Sequatchie County High School’s 2022-2023 graduation rate exceeded the state rate, even with the statewide rate rising over 90 percent for the first time, according to the figures released by the Tennessee Department of Education. “I’m so proud of this data point, and it’s due to the hard work of students, teachers, and parents,” said…
Read MoreStuff the Truck brings in $6,500, plus toys, food
Despite the rain falling on Saturday, December 2, individuals showed their generosity and volunteers worked hard to help others. The annual Stuff the Truck benefit raised approximately $6,500 for Christmas gifts and food to be distributed during the holiday season, along with a large amount of toys and food. For more see the December 7…
Read MoreRobbie Ann Moates Stewart
Robbie Ann Moates Stewart, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. She attended Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. Moates, Sr. and Anzie Johnson Moates; brother, R.L. Moates, Jr.; and stepson, Dewayne…
Read MoreAudrey Cranmore Stewart
Audrey Cranmore Stewart, 103, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence. She was a member of Lewis Chapel Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Marion and Sarah Annie Sullivan Cranmore; husband, William George Stewart; son, Stanley Stewart; daughter, Helen Stewart; and several brothers and…
Read MoreStudents express patriotism in writing contest
Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade at Sequatchie County Middle School were recognized as Patriot’s Pen essay winners, each winning a monetary prize donated by Citizens Tri-County Bank. The Patriot’s Pen essay gives students the opportunity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme and improve writing skills, explained VFW Post 5772 Commander Johnny…
Read MoreEarly discussion of ER renovation
Renovations to the existing Erlanger Sequatchie Valley emergency room at a cost of $3.7 million were discussed during the Sequatchie County Commission meeting held November 20. No decisions were made but a letter-of-intent (LOI) was approved by the Commission. Stephanie Boynton, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and Erlanger Bledsoe…
Read MoreGrover Lee Skyles
Grover Lee Skyles, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence. He was a talented carpenter, loved to watch football and wrestling, and work in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee Lee and Julia Hatfield Skyles; siblings, Clyde Skyles, Eddie Mae Newman, Willie Skyles, Harold…
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