Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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On the afternoon of June 8, 2020, Karen Ann McCormick unexpectedly passed away in her Hohenwald home. She was born on August 31, 1945 in Connecticut to the late Joseph and Polly Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Black. Mrs. McCormick worked 35 years for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) as a computer specialist. This allowed her to to travel all over the world to such places as Japan and Singapore and numerous other places. She...
Mamie Grinder Landers passed from this life at her home in Nashville on June 8, 2020. She was 101 years of age. She was born May 26, 1919, in Lewis County, the daughter of the late Bert Grinder and Sisley Floyd Grinder. She was a member of the West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Audrey Grinder Loveless and Reba Grinder Powers; her baby brother, Carl Grinder; her husband, Frank Landers; grandson, Bill Morton...
Robert "Nick" Nicholas Chapin, age 30 of Hohenwald, passed away on Sunday, June 14 surrounded by his loving family, following an automobile accident. Though his life was cut short, he impacted the lives of many people in his 30 years. He was loved by everyone that knew him, he was one of the most selfless people on earth. He stood up for the weak and bullied and went out of his way to always be there for others. Standing up for the weak was instinctual, as one story was told he stood up to...
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Two mistakes were made in our special Graduation Edition last week, concerning the names of two graduates. In the Cross Country section, Christopher Diaz was given the incorrect name of Tyler Verde. In the LCHS Basketball section, Hailey Bowen was given the incorrect name of Liza Beth Amacher. The Lewis County Herald apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused....
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was necessary for Lewis County High School faculty to cancel this year’s Junior/Senior Prom. But that didn’t stop parents who had purchased attire and looked forward to their young men and women participating in this yearly event. Parents and students began conducting meetings to see what the possibilities of holding the event were. After much deliberation, the event is now set to go. The Lewis County High School Junior/Senior Prom is set for Saturday, June 27, 2020, 7-9 p.m., on the Lewis County Courthouse law...
It has been a crazy year already. Due to the Covid-19, the ninth annual Ticked Off At Cancer Ride was delayed, but the committee continued to raise money for the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund. “There are so many in our town that suffer from cancer and need our help,” a coordinator stated. This year’s ride will be dedicated to Terry “Jump” Hensley and his wife, Debbie “MOB” Alexander. “We’ve lost both of these wonderful people in the last year to cancer. Terry ‘Jump’ Hensley passed on January 8, 2020, and Debbie ‘MOB’ Alexander passe...
Summertime in Lewis County finds Parker Carroll four years old, son of Corbin and Jennifer Carroll proudly holding the first set of vegetables he picked from a garden he planted. Parker wants to be a farmer when he grows up, his family says....
High Forest ReLeaf officially opened its doors on Thursday, June 4, on South Park Avenue. Owner, Shawn Thibeault, started out the event by thanking everyone for their support throughout the community. Thibeault explained that some of their products are a cannabis strain, but it is not the same as marijuana because it is without the component (called THC) that gets you high or psychoactive. What their products do contain is CBD, said Thibeault. CBD is a compound that targets pain and...
Every summer, Lewis County Public Library offers a literacy program for all ages that includes reading challenges, prizes, and fun programs to attend. The library has re-imagined delivery of the program to ensure the safety of families during this time of CDC-recommended social distancing. As Summer Reading goes digital, the library will offer new and engaging virtual and interactive programming for readers of all ages with this year’s theme of “Imagine Your Story: Happily Ever Hohenwald.” The 2020 Summer Reading Program will include onlin...
April 1 to 30, 2020 Lewis County Sheriff Office 4 Wheelers and motorcycles 2 Alarm 8 Animal call 23 Arrest 1 Assault 5 Breaking and entering 4 Burglary 0 Check for wanted or stolen 0 Checking area 0 Child abuse/neglect 1 Child custody 0 Civil Matters 2 Dead on arrival 2 Delivery of message 0 Disorderly person/house 4 Dispute/verbal/physical 9 Disturbing the peace 1 Domestic 5 Driving while intoxicated 0 Drugs 1 EMS needed send ambulance 0 Enroute 0 Escaped prisoner 0 Escort 0 False call 0 Fight 4 Fire call 9 Follow up 5 Fraud/ID theft 1 Gas dri...
A Tennessee judge has ordered the state to comply with a June 4 ruling that required it to make absentee voting available to every eligible voter for all elections in 2020 due to COVID-19. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Tennessee, and Dechert LLP had successfully brought the challenge so Tennesseans could protect their health and participate in their democracy during the highly contagious and deadly COVID-19 crisis. The groups were back in court today, however, arguing the state was in direct violation of that ruling by explicitly...
Natchez Trace Wilderness Preserve (NACO) held their first bass tournament of the year after two cancellations. The event was held on Saturday, June 13, 2020 on Chief Creek Lake. Fifty boats carried 96 anglers which caught 56 fish weighing a total of 49.12 pounds. Finishing in the top ten were: first place, Hunter Brewer and Jerren Gleske with 5.04 pounds of fish, second place, KC Cagle and Josh Kempfer with 4.10 pounds; third place, Ricky Spears and Randy Moore with 3.24 pounds; fourth place, tie with Bruce McKennon and Todd Cothran and...
Concern for Community is one of the Seven Cooperative Principles by which Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative operates. Recently, it partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority on a fifty-fifty matching grant to contribute $30,000 to community agencies supporting local residents during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Six-thousand was awarded in each MLEC served county to non-profit organizations. “Our hometowns continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19, and many are facing challenges they’ve never faced before. We see the community hur...
Farmers markets are opening across Tennessee and offering fresh, local food. Whether you’re looking for meat, produce, or artisan products, a farmers market near you provides easy access to local, quality products. Shopping at farmers markets also serves as one of the best ways to keep your money in your community. “If you are looking for the freshest fruits and vegetables, a visit to a farmers market is where you’ll find that and more,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Shopping at your local market not only means you...
Ashley Floyd of Hohenwald is among a total of 359 Bethel University students completing the requirements for graduation for spring 2020. She earned an Associate of Science degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, commencement for the May graduates will take place in conjunction with the August commencement on Saturday, August 1, 2020. "Graduation is a special time," stated Bethel University President Walter Butler. "It's a celebration of a culmination of commitment, hard work and learning. I am so proud of...
Ashley Floyd of Hohenwald was named to the Spring Semester 2020 Honor Roll at Bethel University. To qualify for the Honor Roll, undergraduates must have completed 12 or more hours of academic work with an average GPA of 3.7 or above and no grade lower than a "C."...
After a successful virtual 5K race for World Bee Day, Tennessee State Parks will host two virtual races for Independence Day weekend, running July 3-6, 2020. The parks will host the Red, White and Raptors virtual 5K or 1 Miler that weekend. It will also host the Virtual Firecracker Glow Run on those dates. “We have been pleased to see so many Tennesseans interested in staying active, and the virtual races are a great way for Tennessee State Parks to keep people engaged,” Jim Bryson, deputy commissioner of Tennessee State Parks, said. “As we co...
David Barber made his 18th hole-in-one on Friday, June 12, 2020 while golfing at Hohenwald Golf and Recreation. Gary Phelps, Larry Gordon and Stan Smith witnessed Barber making the shot on the number one hole....
On Friday, June 12, Herrin's Service Center had a customer appreciation day, where customers could come in and get great deals and door prizes. They even served free hot-dogs and drinks to those that came out on empty stomachs. "We've had a pretty decent turn-out so far," said Judy Herrin. Bill Lawson was the lucky winner of the Shindaiwa Trimmer....
Forest landowners who want to establish or enhance their woods and loggers looking to improve harvesting capacity can get financial assistance to enhance forest health and sustainability. Contact the local Area Forester to learn more about these and other financial assistance programs, determine eligibility, apply, and implement a plan. Learn more online at www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/landowners/financial....
James Benjamin Carrick, age 45 of Waynesboro, passed away on June 4, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia as a result of complications of diabetes. He was born January 31, 1975 in Greer, South Carolina to the late Archie and Vera Holt Carrick. Jamie loved life and lived each day to the fullest. If he had a motto it would have been- "Live, Eat, Travel!" Each life is unique, and Jamie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Jamie was preceded in death by his parents, Archie...
Charles "Sobby" Edward Churchwell passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Columbia with his daughter, granddaughter and son-in-law by his side. He was born in Hohenwald, on April 29, 1937, the son of the late Charlie and Hettie Jane Carroll Churchwell. He resided in Hohenwald his entire life. Charles married the late Hazel Staggs on October 3, 1959. They were married 51 years at the time of her passing in 2010. Charles worked at Lewis Products, which lat...
Hazel Barnes Burns, age 90, went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at Keestone Assisted Living, in Lawrenceburg, on June 7, 2020. Her granddaughter, Monica King Murphy, was by her side. Hazel was born on August 18, 1929, to the late Clarence Edward Barnes and Elizabeth Pearl Fox Barnes, in the Carters Creek Community. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Bernard "Elmer" Burns, who had just returned from World War 2. They were blessed with three children, Margaret...
Glenda Sue (Carroll) Whitehead, age 76, passed away peacefully at her Hohenwald home surrounded by family on the evening of June 4, 2020. She was born in Lewis County to the late John Alf and Eula Virginia (Hinson) Carroll on June 29, 1943. In her spare time, she enjoyed the great outdoors. She would go fishing or ginseng digging or just sit and watch the deer and turkey cross her back yard. She enjoyed climbing on a four-wheeler and riding around taking in all that nature had to offer. She had...
