Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Liam Grayson Reese was welcomed to the world at 10:29 p.m. on May 7, 2020 by happy, new parents Billy and Lauren Reese. Liam is the grandson of Greg and Lisa Amacher, and WAR and Gail Reese. He was born weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 inches long at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville....
Lewis County High School Ag students began working hard early in the semester growing the beautiful plants that fill the baskets and planters in downtown Hohenwald. "Spring of 2019, the City of Hohenwald was kind enough to shop at our annual spring plant sale. It was at that time that Barbara Hinson and I agreed that we would grow enough in spring of 2020 to fill all the containers in town. My students work extremely hard to offer a plant sale that they can be proud of. "Our plan this spring...
Molly McCann of Hohenwald has been named to Freed-Hardeman's President's List for the Spring 2020 semester. McCann, who is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentration in Elementary Education, is among more than 700 students to receive recognition during a challenging spring semester that required students to finish their coursework online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full-time students who achieve a 3.40 grade point average are named to the Dean's List. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0...
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...
On June 11, 2020, we at the Lewis County Herald released a special Graduation Keepsake Edition just for the graduating seniors who lost a majority of their senior year due to COVID-19. In honor of our seniors, click "View PDF" at the top right corner, or click the following link: http://www.lewisherald.com.1.lionslight.com/home/cms_data/dfault/photos/stories/id/8/3/583/294570.pdf#page=13...
Another member of the graduating class of 2020, Dakota Stephens, of Hohenwald, was involved in a single vehicle accident. This marks the fourth member of the class in recent weeks to wreck a vehicle. Stephens was headed west Friday, May 22, on Piney Creek Road around 9:30 a.m. when the vehicle ran off the road before hitting an MLEC power line and a tree soon after, said officers. Maury Regional Emergency Medical and MLEC personnel were quick to respond. Stephens was not injured, according to a...
Lexie Brewer, of Lewis County, received the Outstanding Educational Education Studies Student Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin in recognition of her achievements in scholarship and citizenship during the 2019-20 academic year. UT Martin hosts an annual Honors Day Program in the spring to recognize each award recipient; however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the in-person ceremony was canceled, and students were notified of their awards by the Office of the Chancellor....
The Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting today, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12 noon for new chamber member, High Forest Releaf, located at 23 South Park Avenue. The public is invited to welcome this company to the downtown business community....
Larry Thomas Spears, age 61, of Summertown, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was a native of Summertown, teacher at Summertown High School and a retired pastor. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and the Lawrence County Baptist Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Rhinehart Spears; two infant sisters, Patricia Spears and Cindy Spears; one son, Alexander Spears; and one brother, Johnny Spears. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams Spears of Summertown;...
Madelyn Lee Brown, 19, of Hohenwald unexpectantly passed from this earthly world on May 26, 2020. She was born in Columbia, TN on October 5, 2000 to Jamie Lee Brown and Laura Renee Hinson. In her short time here, she touched many lives with her infectious smile and bubbly personality. Madelyn was an incredibly happy and go lucky spirit. In her spare time, she enjoyed sketching and drawing and even picking up a paint brush to work on another art piece. She loved to show off her beautiful voice to...
Gillian Veronica Dey-Charles, 57, of Hohenwald died unexpectedly on May 21, 2020 at her home. She was born September 1, 1962 to Sherlock & Joan (Graham) Dey in Guyana, South America. Mrs. Charles attended two colleges to obtain a double master's degree in Education and Special Education. She was a member of 7th day Adventist Church in Linden. Gillian was always willing to help those in need. She and her husband left their jobs to begin missionary work throughout the country. She believed in...
On May 27, 2020, Brian Wayne Jackson of Hohenwald passed away at Southern TN Regional Health Center in Pulaski at the age of 60. Mr. Jackson was born November 19, 1959 to Hilda Nolen Jackson and the late Leon Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. During his career he was an independent truck driver, allowing him to travel and explore the country. Brian had a passion for all things with an engine. His favorite car was a 1971 cherry red GMC Sprint but he also had a deep appreciation for all classic cars....
Mary Louise Vaughn Frazier, 86, of Linden passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020. She was born in Hohenwald to the late James W. Vaughn and Ethel Lee Himes. She was retired from Frazier's Grocery where she was owner/operator for 26 years. She graduated from Hampshire High School Class of 1953. She had worked as a press operator for HIS in Hohenwald, and as a sewing machine operator at Trace Manufacturing in Waynesboro. She loved fishing, bird watching, her flower garden and her family. In addition to...
Ronnie James, 73, of Hohenwald, passed from this life into glory on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1946, on Slippery Creek in Lewis County, to Dewey R. James and Bettye Sisco James. On April 19, 1968, he married the love of his life, Bertha Laxton. They resided in Hohenwald. Ronnie was one of the most active citizens that has ever lived. He was a Lewis County Commissioner for over 30 years. Once that concluded, he became a member of the...
Clyde Murray "CM" Tiller, age 76, of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, May 29 at NHC Maury Regional. He was born on November 28, 1943 to the late Clyde Tiller and Helen (Vick) Tiller. He was loved by everyone that knew him and considered a friend by many, young and old. He worked at Dana/Eaton Corporation doing maintenance until its closing. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening, was a good piddler and an excellent storyteller. He was also a member of the Flatrock Church of Christ. He is...
Tammy Jo Cotton, age 71, of Antioch, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Lewis County, and a retired waitress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Alberta Pike Williams; one brother, Grady Williams; four sisters, Gladys Belew, Alice Belew, Mary Beaty, and Rosie Belew; and one granddaughter, Branigan Cotton. She is survived by one son, James Chris Cotton (Ginger) of Callaway, FL; granddaughter/daughter, Brittny S. Webb (James) of Antioch; one...
Misty Lynn McGough was born on July 24, 1988, and died May 29, 2020, after a life of 31 years, 10 months, and 6 days. She was born in Hohenwald TN to the late Wesley Tibbs Jr. and Kay Himes Tibbs. In addition to her mother she is also survived by her stepfather Delbert Tibbs, Sr.; sons Quintin, Nathan, and Steven McGough; brother Delbert Tibbs Jr., sisters Becky Thompson, and Debbie Rochelle, her boyfriend Eric Halbrooks and stepdaughter Bell Halbrooks, and step-granddaughter Kalie Halbrooks. A grave side service was held at Williams Cemetery...
Dorothy “Modene” Hinson was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee on December 19, 1948 to the late Effie Louise Chessor and Walter Hinson. She passed away on May 30, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center at the age of 71. Dorothy is preceeded in death by her brothers, Turner Hinson and Clyde Hinson, and her sister, Shirley Clemons. Dorothy is survived by her five nieces and nephews, including nephew Ricky Owens (Debbie) and niece Shelia Byran (Mike). A graveside service for Dorothy “Modene” Hinson, was held on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. at...
Kaulin Duncan of Hohenwald was one of 472 students named to the Union University Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The Dean’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a four-point scale. Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union University is characterized by quality Christ-centered teaching and learning. Union offers liberal arts training in more than 100 majors and programs of study along with professional programs in business, education and nursing. About 3,200 stu...
Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis County Public Library has continued to serve as an integral partner in outreach services, a leader in life-long education, and as a virtual hub for the Lewis County community. Throughout the library building’s closure and during Phase 1, library staff have provided a variety of programming via Facebook Live, offered curbside services, conducted welfare checks on patrons via telephone, and provided critical access to the Internet for residents who do not have access at home. The library i...
Effective Monday, June 1, Maury Regional Health will revise its visitation policy at Maury Regional Medical Center, Marshall Medical Center and Wayne Medical Center. Each facility will continue screening protocols to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and the health care team. Visitors must be age 16 or older, will be screened upon arrival and must be free of any respiratory symptoms or fever. Approved visitors are expected to: · Arrive masked (bring personal mask) and wear the mask at all times while in the facility. · Wash hands f...
Dezamay Davis of Summertown was travelling north on Piney Creek Road Tuesday evening, May 26, around 8 p.m. when her Honda Civic hydroplaned. The Honda flipped over on its top at 962 Piney Creek Road and Davis crawled out uninjured. Lewis County Sheriff Deputies, Constable Dave Rentschler and Lewis County Fire and Rescue responded....
A report of a motor vehicle accident in the 600 block of Hinson Street brought out first responders Thursday night after a heavy rainfall ended just after 8 p.m. Joe Lay, 39, of Hohenwald, was traveling north on Hinson Street in a GMC Sierra pick-up when he dropped off the hill, lost control and went airborne into a tree. Lay was ejected on impact according to Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Dixon. Lay had crawled back up onto the roadway before help arrived. Lewis County Sheriff...
Suzanne Holt Marzolf, age 59, passed away April 30, 2020 at her home in Hohenwald surrounded by her children and brother. She was loved beyond words. She was a bright light in the world. She always looked at the world with love and compassion even when she was not met with the same graces. She was of the Christian faith, being raised in Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. Suzanne is survived by her brother, Michael Tracy Marzolf; three children, Harry Tracy Benson (Brenda), Dawn Melissa...
Joseph "Joe" Samuel Churchwell Sr., age 87 of Hohenwald, passed away on May 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1932 to the late John Churchwell and Florence (LaRue) Churchwell. He graduated from Lewis County High School in 1952. After graduation he moved north to Ohio and worked for several years. He then returned to Hohenwald and opened Joe's One Stop, serving the surrounding counties, but becoming a staple of Lewis County. All these years later, Joe's One Stop remains open...
