Michael Lee Smith
Michael Lee Smith, 73, of Chattanooga, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Michael was born in Dunlap, Tennessee on June 5, 1949 to the late Estel and Ollie Smith. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Air Force for three years. Michael…
Read MoreDebbie Elizabeth Smith Roberts
Debbie Elizabeth Smith Roberts, 72, of Rossville, Georgia passed away at home on April 21, 2023. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Janie Katherine and James Henry Smith; and her son, Scott Parker. She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Worsham of West Palm Beach, Florida, Darla…
Read MoreJoyce Anne Krein
Joyce Anne Krein, 54, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at her residence. She attended Way of the Cross Baptist Church. She previously owned her own housekeeping service and loved to make her clients happy. She had a great love for her dog, Harley. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She…
Read MoreSarah Joyce Middleton Anderson
Ms. Sara Joyce Middleton Anderson, 87, passed away comfortably on April 23, 2023 at Alive Hospice, Nashville, Tennessee. She was born July 7, 1935 in Waynesboro, Tennessee to the late Emory and Ruby Boyd Middleton. She graduated from Belmont college with a degree in education. Joyce met her husband of 63 years, Gary Allen Anderson,…
Read MoreTask force established for Henry investigation
On April 27, local law enforcement members were joined by Mark and Beverly Henry, parents of Matt Henry, at a press conference announcing the formation of a task force. The Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Federal Bureau of Investigation will continue working the case of Matt Henry, who…
Read MoreWith growth comes the need for infrastructure improvements
County’s growth among state’s highest since 2020 Home construction and new businesses added to the area have contributed to Sequatchie County ranking as one of the highest population increases over the past two years. With this growth, the community is experiencing growing pains in infrastructure, according to officials. For more see the April 27 issue…
Read MoreClean up at Coops Creek, other sites is April 29
The 2023 Coops Creek Clean Up effort, taking place at Coops Creek in Dunlap along with the Highway 111 Scenic Overlook, the Highway 127 Scenic Overlook on Signal Mountain, and the Cagle Mountain waterfall on Highway 111/Highway 8, are planned for April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more see the April 27…
Read MoreProperty reappraisal process to begin
Sequatchie County is scheduled for a county-wide property reappraisal this year, as required by state law, announced Assessor of Property James Condra. The county is in a six-year reappraisal cycle, he explained, with the last reappraisal completed in 2017. “Reappraisal means that all land and improvement values in the county will be adjusted to current…
Read MoreHelen Doris Mears White
Helen Doris Mears White, 89, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abe and Estelle Mears; daughter, Donna Hardison; great granddaughter, Muriel Elissa Free; brothers, David Mears, Sammy Mears and Bob Mears; sister, Jackie Jackson; and nephews, Kevin Jackson and Jeff Nunley. Those left to…
Read MoreLyndal Louis Sims
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lyndal Louis Sims, of Dunlap, Tennessee on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the age of 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary Ruth Narramore Sims; brother, James Wesley Sims; and brother-in-law, Garry Massengale. Lyndal…
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