Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Lewis County School’s Leadership Team finalized plans for individual schools’ reopening last Friday. Extra precautions have been added to the protocols this year in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. When addressing the Lewis County Commissioners Monday, Director of Schools Benny Pace acknowledged the goal was to “keep school as normal as possible.” Following, are plans for the re-opening of school for the 2020-21 year. In-service • Certified staff are to report for Opening Ceremonies at 8 a.m. LCHS Commons Area, on Wednesday...
Around 1,000 babies are born each year in the United States with sickle cell anemia. An inherited condition, it causes regularly round red blood cells to take on a sickle shape and die early, leaving a shortage of healthy red blood cells, blocking blood flow, and causing fatigue and pain, strokes, and a shortened life span. And one University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumnus may be close to finding a treatment that can avert the disorder in infants before it begins. As a professor and researcher...
Birthdays Jerry Sharp, July 23 Marty Willis, July 23 Becky Proffitt, July 23 Russell Mayberry, July 23 Carolyn Spurgeon, July 23 Starling Scott, July 23 Imogean Johnson, July 23 Jana Lay, July 23 John Hammock, July 23 Roylyn Barber, July 23 Juan Lahera II, July 23 Phyllis Sharp, July 24 Rickey Staggs, July 24 Gwenda Carroll, July 24 Monica Roden, July 24 Johnny Williams, July 24 Amy Staggs, July 25 Bertha McCall, July 25 Eric Calvin, July 25 Anna Pilkinton, July 25 Melissa Spears, July 25 David Anderson, July 25 Larry Blevins, July 25 Britini...
Cheri France was declared the winner of week one in Cool It With Cash when her correct answer was randomly chosen this week at the office of the Lewis County Herald. The answer to week one’s puzzle was “Prescriptions are filled quickly by knowledgeable pharmacists at Jones.” Ms. France will receive a $100 payment toward her electric account at Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. Five weeks remain in the Summer Games Series hosted by your friends at the Lewis County Herald. Be sure to patronize and say thank you to the following spons...
Nettie (Holt) Hinson, age 78, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 24, 1941 to the late Pete and Marie (Pitts) Holt. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings; her first husband, Paul Hensley; and second husband, Eddie Paul Hinson. Ms. Hinson attended Freedom Holy Temple before her health began to decline, but never lost faith throughout the years. If anyone ever visited Ms....
Bettye Jane (Brown) Ammons of Hohenwald, passed from this life to her eternal home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the age of 92. Born on October 3, 1927 to James and Ida Brown, Bettye lived a long and very full life on this earth. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Bettye was married to the love of her life and her best friend, Glen Ammons, for over 70 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for her father for many years until her and her husband bought the Ben...
Gwendolyn Loye Shaw, age 76 of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully at her husband's side on Monday, July 6, 2020 at AHC Lewis County. She was born on December 11, 1943 to the late Loyd G. Odom and Melvina (O'Guin) Odom in Lewis County. She was married to Thomas Shaw and worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Shaw; son, Harvey Allen Shaw; grandchildren, Brennan Shaw, Colton Shaw, Braxton Brewster, Jacob Shaw and step-grandson, Ezequiel Brewster. Along with her parents, she...
Rex Frazier of Cumberland City, formerly of Hohenwald, was born December 31, 1921 in Hohenwald, the son of the late John and Sally Dugger Frazier. He was united in marriage to Annie Gertude Whitehead on December 31, 1941 and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2019. Mr. Frazier was a retired crane operator and of the Baptist faith. He departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 9 days. He is survived by a son, Albert Fr...
Mildred Ramey Hutson, age 93 of Linden, passed away July 2, 2020, at Decatur County Healthcare. Mrs. Hutson was born August 29, 1926 in Linden to the late John Nelson Ramey and Gladys Agnes Whitwell Ramey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dewey Turner and Philip Hutson, and by two brothers, Bill and Nelson Ramey. Mrs. Hutson was a homemaker and spent a short time working as a beautician. She enjoyed being a homemaker and supporting her husband, Philip, during his 20+ years of service in the United States Ma...
Everlee Claire Blankenship was born May 17, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. to Robert and Marsha Blankenship. She weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. Her grandparents are Larry and Karen Kendrick and Sharon and Seldon Thompson. She is the great granddaughter of Linda Parker. Everlee was welcomed home by Brechon, Thomas, Novaly, Kaleah and Jeweliah and many aunts and cousins....
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met on Thursday, July 9, 2020 with nine members and two prospective members present. Business of the chapter was conducted and historical information shared. Supplemental ancestor certificates were issued to Johnnia Elkins, Betty Barber, Pamela Bunch, Jacquelyn Barber, Elaine Bates and Darlene Johns. The UDC is the oldest heritage organization in the country and honors its ancestors by various activities in the field of...
Cameron T. Staggs was involved in a single-vehicle accident on July 1, last Wednesday morning. Staggs was traveling West on Highway 20 when he lost control of his vehicle, ran into the opposite ditch, hit a culvert, then struck a tractor parked in front of Beyond Hemp. Trooper Karpati was the responding officer. Maury Regional Emergency Medical Services transported Staggs to Maury Regional to be treated for his injuries....
George Wood, age 23, was involved in a single vehicle accident when he slid off Rackley Road and struck a tree on Wednesday, July 8. Wood was coming down the hill when he lost control of the vehicle, he stated. THP Trooper Hart was the responding officer. There were no injuries....
Lewis County Sheriff’s Department and numerous agencies and the US Marshal Service were involved in the search for an escaped Lawrence County inmate who escaped from the Lawrence County work release program in the early part of last week. Following a three-day search, Luke Dowdy of Lewis County was captured around noon Saturday, July 11 in the area of The Farm. Lewis County Sheriff Deputies Dustin Carroll and Dustin Barber were called to the area of The Farm earlier in the morning after watchmen of the community spotted Dowdy and called 911. S...
It is hot outside and that means the AC is probably turned to high. What better time to play Cool It With Cash for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill. Settle down in the cool air, turn to page B • 10 and see if you can decipher this local summer favorite. Enter as often as you like for a chance to win. Payments will be made to Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and contestants must have an active utility account to qualify. See complete rules, page B • 10. Be sure to pat...
In an email dated June 18, Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner reported to Lewis County Clerk Sandra Clayton that a vote to decrease the number of Lewis County Commissioners from 18 to nine, which was declared as a failed vote, actually passed. "I was incorrect at our County Commission meeting on June 15, 2020 when I said that Resolution 06-07-20 failed due to a lack of having 10 'yes' votes. It was brought to my attention the following day that only nine 'yes' votes are currently needed to pass a...
Documentation for Kindergarten students for the upcoming school year should be turned in soon, Dr. Mike Taylor, Principal of Lewis County Elementary School, reminds parents or guardians of upcoming kindergarten students. “If you registered your child for kindergarten in the spring and have not turned in required enrollment documents, please turn these in at the white house on the south end of Lewis County Elementary School at 317 South Oak Street or mail to Lewis County Elementary School at 305 South Oak Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462.” Req...
An article in the July 1, 2020 edition of the Buffalo River Review in Perry County stated Bates Rubber, Inc. in Lobelville will close. Several residents of Lewis County work for the company. The article is, as follows: “We have no comment at this time.” That was the response to a request by the Buffalo River Review for information on the pending closure of longtime employer Bates Rubber, Inc. in Lobelville. Employees were told recently that the plant, owned now by Park Ohio, a Cleveland, Ohio-based company, would be shuttering its local operati...
Mickey Walker Mickey Wynell Smith Walker, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2020 in Lawrenceburg. She was born February 8, 1932 in Lawrenceburg to the late Nick and Zenoba Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, John Farris Walker Jr.. and Bobby Ray Walker; daughter, Cynthia Lynn Skelton; three brothers; and three sisters. Ms. Walker was a member of the Church of Christ since her early life. Her faith in God was her stronghold through many trials. Although h...
Guy Nell (Sisco) Brown of Fairview, TN, died at her home on Friday, July 3, 2020; she was 95 years old. She was retired from Horace Small as a seamstress after more than 30 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Brown, Sr.; parents Ira Guy and Irene (Fain) Sisco; five brothers and three sisters. Nell is survived by sons, Ralph Jr. (Alda) of Nashville, Danny (Celia) of Fairview, Roger (Janice) of Kingston Springs; daughter, Rhonda Brown of Fairview; sister, Shirley Bullion of...
Elizabeth Jane Curtis Runions, age 71, of Hohenwald, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at her home surrounded by her greatest blessings in life, her family. Jane was the type of person that everyone tried their hardest to be. She lived her life to the fullest, never letting anyone go without a laugh for the day. She spoke her mind whenever she felt like it. She knew the value of family, and more importantly, spending time with your family. She knew how to have fun. If she knew you, she...
Sunny Davis Whitt was born on a beautiful November morning in 1985. When Sunny was born she was like a ray of sunshine just like her name. "We learned at an early age she could easily be provoked into becoming a thunderstorm. She was her own person, very independent but a little bundle of dynamite," her mother said. She loved movies, music and loved to dance. She also loved to spend time doing arts and crafts and working in the yard with flowers. Sunny loved animals, especially her sweet little...
Roger Byron Pennington, age 65 of Hohenwald, passed away unexpectantly at his home on June 30, 2020. He was born February 16, 1955 in Hohenwald to the late Alfred and Maude (Carroll) Pennington. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Marie Crofton (Tom) and Carole Ward (Van). After his health started to decline, Mr. Pennington became self-employed maintaining his own handyman business. On September 7, 1973, he married his true love, Connie Duncan Pennington and in...
Norma Rebecca Hunter, age 91, a resident of Columbia, passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2020 at NHC Columbia. A funeral service was held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at The Lighthouse Church of Jesus Christ with Bro. Darrell Thrasher, Bro. Eric Redd and Bro. Bill Webb officiating. She was laid to rest on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Polk Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home assised the family with arrangements. Born on June 5, 1929 in Hohenwald, Norma was the daughter of the la...
Harry “Buddy” T. England, 75, resident of Lewisburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2020. Born April 20, 1945 in Edmonton, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Katherine Etheridge. Buddy served in the United States Army. He volunteered his time at “In His Image” Pregnancy Center in Lewisburg. He loved his family, his church, but most of all, his Lord. He is preceded in death by his mother; son, Henry Matthew England; and granddaughter, Dolly Rose. Buddy is survived by his loving wife, Dolly England; a son, Chris (Debbie...
