Michael Leonardo
Michael Leonardo, born September 12, 1953 in Fresno, California, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023 in Dunlap. Michael loved growing up in a small-town atmosphere which influenced Michael and his wife, Susie, to move to Dunlap in 2006 from Fresno and they have lived here since then. As a child, Michael grew up in…
Read MoreEmma Jean Britt Boston
Emma Jean Britt Boston, 90, of Dunlap, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023. She attended Way of the Cross Baptist Church. She loved to do puzzles and worked as a cook at the former Lucky Boy Restaurant in Dunlap. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Britt and Sarah Britt Pendergrass; husband, Isaac…
Read MoreWalk to end Alzheimer’s is Saturday
Whether walking the two-mile distance or whatever distance chosen, everyone is encouraged to come out for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s beginning at Harris Park on September 9. Registration for the fundraiser begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:00. “No matter how you show your support for finding a cure for this…
Read More4-H’ers win state fashion competition
Several Sequatchie County 4-H’ers enjoyed a trip to the Tennessee State Fair in Lebanon late last month while finishing high in the UT-Extension “Fun with Fashion” competition. Two students, Allie-Mae Johnston and Tenley Davis, won first place in their categories while D.J. Moody was a second place finisher and Grace Moody won third. For more…
Read MoreBilly Gene Smith
Billy Gene Smith, 69, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Billy was loved by all who met him. He approached fatherhood with love, wisdom and an unending sense of humor, in every situation, even the most serious ones. Billy had a remarkable ability to find humor and…
Read MoreSarah Elizabeth Ownby Robinson
Sarah Elizabeth Ownby Robinson, 32, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee passed away at her home on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Sarah was a graduate of Sequatchie County High School. She was a talented artist who was very gentle, loving, giving, kind and thoughtful. She loved her children and family very much and will be greatly missed by…
Read MoreTimmie Lee Thacker Rheal
Timmie Lee Thacker Rheal, 70, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Lela Jean Shipley Thacker; and sisters, Nina Lee Patterson and Elizabeth Carol Billingsley. She is survived by her husband, Milford…
Read MoreWillard Marshal Powell
Willard Marshal Powell, 75, of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. He was of the Baptist faith and a Veteran of the US Army. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his mother, Odell Powell; wife, Joyce Prichard Powell, sister, Beverly Sullivan. He is…
Read MoreSheilah Cathleen Filyaw
Sheilah Cathleen Filyaw, 69, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her home. Sheilah loved crafts, she loved everyone and welcomed everyone into her home. She was the best mom and grandmother who always saw the good in everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Bernard and Betty Alice…
Read MoreUSDA grant to aid SETHRA food distribution
Families and individuals receiving food assistance through the Southeast Tennessee Human Resources Agency (SETHRA), in a multi-county service area, will be aided by a $208,137 emergency health care grant from USDA Rural Development. “This grant will significantly increase SETHRA’s capacity to distribute food and meals to low-income, disabled, and elderly households in our rural service…
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