Connie Maxine Layne
Connie Maxine Layne, 74, of Whitwell, Tennessee, beloved wife, mother, nana and friend, passed from this life after a long and courageous journey with breast cancer on November 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughters who loved her immensely. She was born June 12, 1949 in Pisgah, Alabama to Shadrick Ray…
Read MoreElouise Johnson
Elouise Johnson, 86, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was a member of Stephen’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Elouise loved her family, friends, and country living. She was preceded in death by her children, Howard, Faye and Kaye, and Diane Johnson; parents, Fletcher and Irene Pickett; husband, Joe…
Read MoreJackie “Monty” Hamblen
Jackie Lamont (Monty) Hamblen, 58, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother. Monty was a member of Dunlap First Baptist Church. He was a 1983 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, and retired from Komatsu after 32 years of service. His family always came…
Read MoreMagnus Wade Easterly
Magnus Wade Easterly, newborn son of Robert Easterly and Delania Gilbert, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kirk Sherman; great-grandparents, Donald Lockhart and Debra Sanders; great-great-grandfathers, Walter Sanders, Donald Stocker, Charles Easterly, Sr. and Robert Taylor; and great-great-grandmothers, Mary Lee Taylor and Geneva Easterly. In addition to…
Read MoreDavid Clark
David Clark, 74, of McMinnville, Tennessee formerly of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He also enjoyed the outdoors and classic cars. He worked many years at the sawmill. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wilma Clark; and uncle,…
Read MoreRoberta “Bobbi” Blagg
Roberta “Bobbi” Blagg, 68, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at NHC Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Lois Knight. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Jason) Land; son, Lee (Andrew) Bedwell of Terre Haute, Indiana; five grandchildren, Skylar Bugg, Spencer Bugg, Sophie Bugg-Tezic, Mason Land…
Read MorePossible school threat investigated
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a rumor of a threat of violence to Sequatchie County Schools, Sheriff Bill Phillips stated Tuesday morning, November 14. The Sheriff said. “Precautionary measures are being taken to ensure everything possible is done to keep our children safe.” A statement from Sequatchie County Schools on Facebook informed parents…
Read MoreVeterans to be honored with parade and various ceremonies
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11 and the community is encouraged to honor its Veterans this week. Several activities are planned including special recognition by area schools, a Veterans Days Parade culminating with a ceremony at the Sequatchie County Veterans Memorial Park. Saturday morning, the annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at the…
Read MoreDo not burn – conditions too dry
Volunteers and other emergency management have been busy lately with fighting brush fires. Burn restrictions have been placed in Sequatchie County until further notice. “Please be advised, Sequatchie County is under burn restrictions at this time. No permits are being issued, therefore burning is restricted. If you are burning brush, leaves, trash, etc., you are…
Read MoreLinda Joyce Moffitt Burgess
Linda Joyce Moffitt Burgess, 74, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hobert and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bonner Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gaberial Dexter Burgess; and brothers,…
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