Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Donald Milton Brown, age 65 of Hampshire, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 8. He was born on April 5, 1954 in Hohenwald to the late James Walker Brown, Jr. and Mary (Fields) Brown. He was a veteran of the Navy who enjoyed the quiet and peacefulness of the country. He lived on the family farm on Cathey's Creek and enjoyed being to himself. He loved Tennessee sports, especially the Vols and the Titans. But more than anything he loved and adored his late wife, Peggy (Anderson) Brown and was heartbroken after her passing. He is...
James Corey Bumgarner, known by "Bummy" to many, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 64. He was born in Hickory, North Carolina on December 8, 1955 to the late Norman Bumgarner and Mary (Alexandra) Bumgarner. He was one of seven children, having five sisters and one brother. He worked for and retired from Dana Corporation (which later became Eaton), putting in 30 years. After retiring from Eaton, he went to work for Oliver Technology, and then on to working for...
Debra Susan Whisnant, age 62 of Hohenwald, passed away February 28, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was born May 7, 1957 in Flint, Michigan to the late John and Delores (Weir) King. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Nathan Whisnant and her brother, Kenneth King. Mrs. Whisnant enjoyed moto cycle rides with her husband often going from coast to coast. She enjoyed being outdoors and taking long hikes in the woods with her two dogs. She and her husband w...
Janet Polly D. Lampley, age 79, from Dickson, passed away February 17, 2020 at Lifecare Center of Centerville. Janet was born July 4, 1940 in Davidson County, to the late Ralph and Melvia Louise (Mealer) Duncan. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Murrell, Jr. of Lyles and Bradley Murrell of Dallas, Texas; two step-sons, David (Dana) Lampley of Dickson and Richard (Andrea) Lampley of Burns; two sisters, June Duncan, formerly of Hohenwald, and Patricia Garrett, both of Centerville; one...
Nathaniel Scott Landis, age 33 of Hohenwald, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 26. He was born on October 1, 1986 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Beth Landis. His family stated that he was the light of their world - he would instantly light up any room he was in. Despite his disabilities he lived an active life. He loved music, especially that of the 80's and 90's. Some of his favorite songs which were played on the day of his funeral were I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by...
House Bill 1156, passed in the House by a 84-5 vote on February 20, 2020, established a new judicial district for the counties of Lewis, Hickman and Perry. Sponsored in the Tennessee Senate by State Senator Dr. Joey Hensley, the creation of the 32nd Judicial District is the first new district in forty years, Senator Dr. Hensley said Tuesday in a telephone interview. Funding was approved in the amount of approximately $650,000 that will allow for Lewis, Hickman and Perry counties to support a district attorney, public defender, judge and...
Paula Dyer Paula Dyer was recently selected as building Teacher of the Year to represent the Lewis County Middle School. She is currently teaching sixth grade math. Mrs. Dyer has a total of 22 years teaching experience. She has served as cooperating teacher for eight teacher candidates from Middle Tennessee State University, Martin Methodist College, and the University of Tennessee Martin over a variety of years. In 2004, she was chosen as Fox 17 teacher of the week. In 2017, she was honored as being VFW district level teacher of the year and...
Freddie Holt, age 82 of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Sunday, February 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Freddie was born on December 13, 1937 to Odie Holt and Lucille Carroll Holt. He grew up and married the love of his life, Mary Faye Loveless, and they had three children together. He served as Lewis County Circuit Court Clerk for eight years, 1982-1990, and also worked for the State of Tennessee at TDOT for many years. He was a member of the Pineview Church of Christ. He was a...
Brenda Joyce (Skelton) Clark, age 66, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 17, 1953 in Waynesboro to Mrs. Mattie Flippo Skelton and the late Herbert Skelton. Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Clark; and sisters, Patsy Whitehead and Norma Jones. She was a member of Grinders Creek Church of Christ. Brenda enjoyed life to the fullest. She was known to bring in bigger deer than her sons when they...
Ruby Mae Spears Miller, age 83 of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. She was born on May 1, 1936 in Lewis County to Omer and Jessie Spears. She babysat many children in Lewis County over her lifetime. She is survived by one daughter, Jessica (Floyd) Baker of Hampshire; and two grandchildren, Tyler (Brandy) Baker and Taylen (Jose) Baker of Hohenwald. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 4 p.m. in the...
Mary Alice Underhill, age 89 of Hohenwald, passed from this earthly life on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Underhill was born in Lewis County on January 22, 1931 to John Thomas Hinson and Mary Edith (Fite) Hinson. She married her best friend, A.D. Underhill, Jr. who passed away in 1985. She loved going to church and was a dedicated member of the Grinders Creek Church of Christ. Over her lifetime, she grew many...
Sara Ellen (Malugin) Amacher, age 95 of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at NHC Tullahoma. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23 in the McDonald Funeral Home chapel with Greg Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Swiss Cemetery. She was born on October 11, 1924, in Centerville to Robert Percy and Nancy Pearl (Harrison) Malugin. She was a graduate of Hickman County High School. In 1949, she married the love of her life, W.C. "Buddy" Amacher. They were ma...
Rubye Sue Victory was born on June 23, 1923, in Pleasantville and passed away on February 22, 2020, in Centerville at the age of 96 years old. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 25 in the chapel of McDonald Funeral Home in Centerville. Burial followed in Memory Gardens in Centerville. She was the daughter of the late John O'Neal and Ida Spears O'Neal. She worked for many years as a seamstress for Genesco and attended the New Life Assembly of God in Centerville until she was no longer able. She was preceded in death by her...
Della Lee Joyce "JoJo" (Horner) Crump, of Hohenwald, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the AHC Nursing and Rehab at the age of 76. Born on December 21, 1943 in Hohenwald, she was the daughter of the late James Leemore Cotham and Nancy Lee James. The family states they could tell stories for days on end. While the family spoke a few things stood out, the first was she was a Christian and she led her life by example. It was told that the preacher once came to her and asked her to pray...
Bernard Wilburn Edwards, age 97, of Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Bernard was born in Hickman County on November 15, 1922, a son of the late Ernest and Mattie Edwards. Bernard was a 1940 graduate of Lewis County High School in Hohenwald. He served proudly in World War II in the Pacific Theater as part of the 20th Chemical Maintenance Company. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 22, and Franklin First United Methodist Church. Bernard...
Cynthia Kay (Burns) Hinson, age 56 of Hohenwald, passed away February 10, 2020 at Perry Community Hospital. She was born in Kansas City, Missiouri on January 4, 1964 to the late Joe and Doris Burns. On April 29, 1984, she married Ollie Lynn Hinson and they were married 36 years and raised two daughters and a son. Mrs. Hinson lived her life for her family. It was said that her children and grandchildren were her true pride and joy of life. She had the biggest heart and would do anything for...
Jimmy "JJ" Jackson, age 64, of Linden, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Perry Community Hospital. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, in the Young Funeral Home chapel in Perry County. Interment followed in the Barnett-Roberts Cemetery in Lobelville. Jimmy was born in Hohenwald to the late Jim Jackson and Inez Dunn Jackson. He was retired, having last worked at Mom and Pops. He loved doing yard work, watching NASCAR and just being around people. In addition to his...
Shirley D. Grover, age 83 of Mayfield, Kentucky, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lone Oak Church of Christ. Mrs. Grover is survived by her husband, Brown Grover of Mayfield, Kentucky; two sons, Steven Grover of Mount Washington, Kentucky and Mark (Alisha) Grover of Mayfield, Kentucky; one daughter, Sharon (Russell) Brewer of Benton, Kentucky; four grandchildren and six...
Robert Kelley, age 72 of Waynesboro, passed away February 6, 2020 at Wayne County Nursing Home surrounded by family. He was born in Town Creek, Alabama on May 14, 1947 to the late Homer and Pearl Kelley. Mr. Kelley was a self-employed mason, specializing in brick work. In his spare time, he often enjoyed being outside fishing or sitting down to a good western movie. Most of his time was spent with family and friends. He enjoyed his life to the fullest, never taking a minute for granted. Mr....
Ishmael Lee Bunch, age 87, peacefully passed on February 4, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born to the late William and Nola (Cameron) Bunch on October 27, 1932 in Lewis County. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings Reuel Bunch, Eugene Bunch, Dwight Bunch, Dora Mae Greenlee and Ruby Sue Bunch. Mr. Bunch was a member of Lomax Church of Christ in Hohenwald, TN. He married JoAnn Chandler on June 30, 1956 and raised two wonderful daughters over...
Wilfred McGill passed away on January 29, 2020. He was 71 years old. He was born on October 31, 1948, the son of James and Bessie McGill. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Ruby Hornbeak Green. He is survived by his children, Tanya White, Kenny McGill (Tonya), and Tommy McGill; sister, Virlene Lee (Ron); five grandchildren; niece, Regina Dansby (Perry); nephew, Melvin Roberson (Felicia); along with a host of other relatives, friends, and loved ones. Mr. McGill spent his...
Delos Cowan, age 90 of Michie, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Lawrence Cowan and Ruth Bruner. After graduating high school, he worked on his parents' farm until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 where he served for two years. After being honorably discharged, he returned home where he worked on a shrimp boat for many years. From this, a love for boating and being on the water was...
J.D. Carroll, age 76, passed away at his residence on February 6, 2020. He was born in Lewis County on May 27, 1943 to the late Leonard and Mamie Carroll. Along with his parents, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Carroll, and son, Johnny Wayne Carroll. Anyone who is from Hohenwald knew Mr. J. D. by the nickname of "Nub" or "Mr. 45." He enjoyed getting in his Chevy Blazer and just cruising around town. In his spare time, he enjoyed buying old cars and restoring them. On...
All members of the Hohenwald City Council met in regular session Tuesday, February 4, 2020, moving from their customary location to the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) on Oak Street. The 2020 Leadership Lewis Class was in attendance and the mayor, Council and department heads entertained questions following the meeting. Minutes from January 7, 2020 were unanimously approved with a motion by Councilman Scottie Bass, seconded by Councilman Cody Mitchell. Reports were accepted from Chief of Police Kip Kelsey, Fire Department Chief Steve...
Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary began Wednesday, February 12 and runs through Tuesday, February 25. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The registration deadline to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary was Monday, February 3. There are 2,197 voters in the City of Hohenwald and 5,668 in Lewis County for a total of 7,865 voters. Four years ago, in 2016’s Primary Election, 2,108 of the total cast their votes. Voters can chose from three Republican and fifteen Democratic candidates. Mike Spitzer from Lewis C...
