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Articles from the January 16, 2020 edition


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  • Brenda Whitehead

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Brenda Lee Staggs Whitehead was a native of Wayne County, born October 29, 1969 and departed this life on December 30, 2019 at Maury Regional Hospital at the age of 50 yeas, one month, and thirth days. Brenda was a graduate of Wayne County High School. She worked as a CNA prior to becoming disabled. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Jason Whitehead of Waynesboro; one son, Timothy Harris Jr. (Erica) of Columbia; one daughter, Kimberly Harris of Waynesboro; two grandsons, Raiden...

  • Storm Sparks Fire at Kanson Electronics

    Jan 16, 2020

    Hohenwald Fire Department responded to a fire at Kanson Electronics at Forrest Avenue and Kimmins Street Saturday morning around 10:45 a.m. Heavy smoke was coming from the rear of the building while severe storms were passing through the area. The plant's sprinkler system extinguished the blaze which originated in an electrical panel. Firemen used fans to clear the building of smoke. Lightning is the suspected cause of the fire. The building is owned by the Industrial Development Board of the...

  • Bob McDonald

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Robert "Bob" Scott McDonald of Centerville was born on November 16, 1959, and passed away on January 8, 2020. He was 60 years old. Funeral service was held January 12, 2020 in the McDonald Funeral Home chapel in Centerville. Burial followed in Memory Gardens. He was the son of the late W.E. and Mable McDonald of Centerville. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ken McDonald. He is survived by his son, Hunter McDonald; daughter, Faith McDonald; brother, Bill McDonald (Joy) of...

  • Jerry Hamilton

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Jerry Wayne Hamilton, age 54, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was a retired paramedic from Maury Regional EMS, employed with Fast Pace Urgent Care, a member of the Columbia Police Department SWAT Team where he served as a medic, and of the Church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Hamilton. He is survived by his wife, Elisa Hamilton of Hampshire; four children, Mary Hamilton of Ethridge, Adam Hamilton (Shayle) of Lawrenceburg, Sasha Hinson...

  • Kay Mayberry

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Belinda Kay Harris Mayberry was born on August 25, 1956, in Columbia. She passed away on January 11, 2020, in Nashville at the age of 63 years old. She is the daughter of Will Calvin Harris and Nell Mathis Harris of Hohenwald. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother; husband of 39 years, Lonnie Mayberry of Centerville; son, Will (Kendra) Mayberry of Centerville; sister, Tamara (John McTaggart) Harris of Murfreesboro; niece, Haley Pitts; uncle, Claude Mathis of...

  • Frances Hollie

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Frances Tatum Hollie was born May 31, 1938 in Wayne County, the daughter of the late Nathan (Nath) Allen Tatum and Laura Virgiline Adkins Tatum. She was united in marriage to Charles Marvin Hollie on July 16, 1960. Mr. Hollie preceded her in death on January 5, 1999, following 38 years of marriage. Mrs. Hollie graduated from Wayne County High School and earned a secretarial certificate from Freed-Hardeman College; her first job was with the Wayne County Welfare Department. Along with her...

  • Ray Tanner

    Jan 16, 2020

    Rollie Ray Tanner, age 79, of Hohenwald, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2020. Ray was born on June 15, 1940 to the late Emmett and Emma Lee Ayers Tanner in Pleasantville. He was married to Dorothy Tanner for 59 years and their union brought forth eight children. He worked as a logger most of his life before retiring a few years ago. In his younger days, he enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. Every Spring he would grow a garden with several vegetables, watermelons and cantaloupes. The whole...

  • Walt Thompson

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Walton "Walt" Kirk Thompson, of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the Lewis County Nursing and Rehab at the age of 77. He was born in Pleasantville on August 30, 1942 to the late Walter and Mary Lou (Wiggs) Thompson. He married the love of his life, Sandra (Sharp), on December 21, 1963. They previously celebrated 56 years of marriage. Together they share a daughter, Sherri aka Crissy. He was an independent salesman, working for many companies throughout his life. He enjoyed...

  • Libby McKay

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Liberty "Libby" McKay, age 56 of Hohenwald, passed away January 9, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Libby was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 27, 1963 to Carol (Berger) LaFond. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia McKay and her stepfather, David Lafond. On October 1, 1980 she married Dennis McKay Sr. and they were married 39 years. Libby was considered a homemaker, but spent all her time being a community activist. Her mother said that this...

  • Donald Lee Rose

    Staff|Jan 16, 2020

    Donald Lee Rose of Waynesboro passed away on January 11, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on December 16, 1950, it is believed, in Hohenwald. His parents names are unknown. He has no known surviving relatives, but is survived by his loving and caring family of the Buffalo River Services. A graveside service was conducted on Wednesday, January 15 in the Swiss Cemetery with Greg Eaton officiating. He is preceded in death by a cousin, Ruby Rose. Anyone with other information, may contact the McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald...

  • Students to benefit from $1 million GIVE grant

    Becky Jane Newbold, Managing Editor|Jan 16, 2020

    "It was a great honor to host Governor Lee, locally on campus, for his official announcement of the GIVE Grant Award to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hohenwald and even more significant to receive funding of the one-million dollar award to assist the Tennessee college in furthering the technical education opportunities of our south central area students and employers," President Kelli Kea-Carroll stated. Tennessee's 50th governor, Bill Lee, made technical education a priority as...

  • Trees removed from private property by City causes citizen concern

    Becky Jane Newbold, Managing Editor|Jan 16, 2020

    City officials learned Tuesday evening from a citizen, the owner of trees removed from private property to amend a sewer line, may request compensation. Larry Dorning addressed members of the City Council and Mayor Danny McKnight during a time of citizen input. Councilman Kevin King was absent. Mr. Dorning spoke to the fact that he had not been contacted when the City allowed contractors to remove an estimated $1,450.00 in white oak timber from property owned by he and his wife in order to insta...