Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Pictured above is one of the hundreds of signs scattered around town advertising the March for Hope "Enough is Enough" event, campaigning locals to mark their calendars for Sunday, November 14, 2021. The march was organized by The Lewis County Faith Based Recovery Coalition, which is made up of different denominations of churches. The march is an opportunity for Lewis Countians to come together in unity to "make an appeal to heaven to take our city back from drugs. We are tired of burying our...
Veterans Day, November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on November 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all...
The Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will be hosting the first annual Elks Hoop Shoot on November 13, 2021 at the Lewis County Middle School Gym with registration beginning at noon. It's the Hoop Shoot's 50th Anniversary as a national program. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a national free throw contest that has been developing gritty kids for 50 years. The participant's age on April 1, 2022 determines the age group for the participant. Youth ages 8-13 advance through local or Lodge contests, Districts,...
As cooler weather draws near, the Sheriff's annual community assistance firewood program comes to mind. Every year around this time, Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick shows what his prisoners have done to help the community by sharing a little warmth. The inmates have worked hard to collect, cut, and split wood that is ready to be picked up, free to those in need. "It is just a small way we can help," says the Sheriff. "It gets the prisoners out of the cells and lockups during the summer...
Local Elks from the 2883 Lodge Vince Williams, Kirby Walmsley, Eric Talley and Tony McGee recently assisted an elderly couple by building a needed wheelchair ramp at their home....
The Lewis County High School Panthers will travel to Chapel Hill Friday night in the second round of the TSSAA State Playoffs. The Panthers will face the Forrest Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Come out and support their Panthers!...
Lewis County High School Basketball will tip off their season with a Media Day on November 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the LCHS gym. The event will include student athlete introductions, in-uniform photo opportunities, program ad sales, yard sign sales, and Lewis County Basketball clothing sales. Anyone is invited to come and support Lewis County High School Basketball....
Lewis County Schools will close for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 24 through November 26, 2021....
Jonesy’s Toy Ride will hold a roadblock on Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in order to collect donations to purchase toys for the Toy Ride. Donations can also be brought by the Elks Lodge located at 757 West Main St....
January 30, 1940 - November 9, 2021 Wayne Tharp, 81, of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at NHC Maury. He was born on January 30, 1940, to Clyde Tharp and Imogene (Poore) Tharp. He was married for 61 years to the love of his life and best friend, Madelyn (Ammons) Tharp. Along with Madelyn, he is survived by his daughter, Jill (Steve) Selby; sister, Shirley (Joe) Shipp; brother, Mack Tharp; grandson, Stone Selby; and granddaughter, Sailor Selby. Along with his parents, he was...
June 29, 1986 - October 18, 2021 James "Hutch" Hutchison Crowley, age 35, of Columbia, passed away on October 18, 2021. He was born in Nashville on June 29, 1986. Hutch was a smart, handsome, and all around great guy. He was lovable, funny, and charismatic. Music was his true passion in life and after he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Studio Engineering from Middle Tennessee State University, he went on to pursue a career in music. He played bass guitar and wrote music, and played in several...
November 01, 1949 - November 01, 2021 Roger Dale Shirley, age 72, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Amita Health Care in Bolingbrook. Mr. Shirley was a life long musician, having played the drums and a lead vocals singer with several bands in and around the Chicago area. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earnest and Alice Jewel Pigg Shirley. Survivors include wife, Susan Shirley; daughters, Melinda Fuller (Casey), Kimmy Hayes (Greg), Amanda Shirley,...
Timothy Lynn Elliott, age 58, died at VUMC due to complications from having cancer. He was born December 27, 1962 and passed away from this life October 7, 2021. Mr. Elliott was a native of St. Charles, Louisiana. He was a lover of all things outdoors, whether he was fishing, hunting, camping, the great outdoors is where he loved to be. Tim had great Faith in the Lord and Savior. From a young child his parents taught him about the love of the Lord, His mercy, grace and salvation. To know Tim was to always see him with that big beautiful smile....
January 18, 1949 - November 4, 2021 Ronnie Dale Belew, 72, of Hohenwald passed from this life on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. Ronnie was born on January 18, 1949, to Loyd Virgil Belew and Ruby Rebecca (Huggins) Belew. He was born at the Boyce Clinic here in Hohenwald. Ronnie worked as a General Manager at Genesco for many years. He retired in the late 90's with over thirty years of service. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
August 14, 1942 ~ November 3, 2021 Martha Carolyn Haymons, 79, peacefully passed away at her Hohenwald home surrounded by family on November 3, 2021. She was born in Charleston, Missouri on August 14, 1942 to the late Leonard and Edith Nevada Haygood Curtis. Carolyn was quite the character and her wit could make anyone's day brighter. She was a beautiful woman both inside and out and would do anything for her family and friends. Her greatest treasure was her children and grandkids. Carolyn...
Rickey Lincoln Hull, age 66, of Summertown, passed away Monday, November 08, 2021, at NHC-Maury Regional Transitional Care Center in Columbia. He was a native of Lewis County. He is survived by one sister, Dorothy Crews of Summertown; one daughter, Janet Brown; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Lincoln and Velma "Pete" Smith Hull; and his twin brother, Dickey Hull. Arrangements were handled by Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. The...
January 20, 1963 ~ October 31, 2021 Chestina Roberts Brown, 58, peacefully passed away on October 31, 2021, surrounded by family in her Hohenwald home. She was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on January 20, 1963, to the late Chester Junior and Jessie Wynona Taylor Roberts. There was no denying her favorite place to be was outdoors. She poured her love into her garden and loved whipping up a meal for all to enjoy. When she wanted to venture out, she would quietly sit and wait by the water's edge in...
July 18, 1946 - November 2, 2021 Oneal Barber passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born July 18, 1946 in Perry County to the late Onis Barber and Nancy Mercer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a self-employed brick mason. He is survived by sons, Chris Gibson and Neal Barber; daughters, Teresa Zencuch and Le Ann Hankins; step-son, Chad Cothran; step-daughter, Lisa Fransen; brother, Coy Barber, sisters, Jewel Hinson and Joyce Rector; 12 grandchildren, three...
An estimated twenty million Veterans are living in our communities. Each with a different story, they all shared a common pledge: to support and defend this country. In an effort to honor and support these Veterans, Elks Past National President Paul R. Ryan has proclaimed November to be Veterans Remembrance Month. The Elks have a pledge. “So long as there are Veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” And that’s as true today as it was more than 100 years ago, in 1918 when the Elks built a 700 bed hospi...
Kindergarten students in Tracy Lomax's class at Lewis County Elementary School dressed up for their Halloween party. Adopt-A-Class partner Johnny Stephens Lawn and Landscaping provided each student with a Halloween bag....
Lewis County Intermediate School Principal Mary McDonald recently announced students earning the honor roll. They are: “A” Honor Roll Third grade - Lochlan Brewer, Kayden Jackson, Lucy Morris, Liam Wiebe, Gabriel Wishaw, Jacelyn Anthony, Makena Harris, Becca Haygood, Tayte Hinson, James Loveless, Briseis Sanders, Mabyn Clower, Willow Hood, Olivia Jones, Addison Sandy, Jacob Bailey, Blaine Nance, Ansley Lomax, Cooper Johnston, and Whitney Reeves. Fourth grade - Malaysia Wynn, Alea Pelto, Bently Mathis, Autumn Harper, Vaeda Brewer, Jesse Hen...
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board plan to meet on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Highway in Fayetteville. The SCHRA Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Personnel, Property and 1303 Committees plan to meet prior to the Governing Board meeting at 10:00 a.m....
Tennessee's Pink and Pearl Campaign promoting Breast and Lung Cancer Awareness celebrated Friday, November 5, 2021 by inviting folks from around the State to wear Pink and Pearls for the second annual event. Pink is easily recognized and related to breast cancer awareness, which is the leading new cancer in women in Tennessee. This campaign adds a new color, pearl, which represents lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer in Tennessee. The Pink and Pearls Campaign brings awareness to both...
Well it is a cool morning here in our little valley. The temperature was 37 and when I went out to feed the cats there were some sleet pellets falling. The cats were hungry and ready for some warm milk. It is fall but it sure looked like a winters morning. We built a fire in the old wood heating stove last night and it felt nice and warm this morning. The neighbor’s boys came over and put wood on the back porch yesterday so we have got plenty of wood thanks to those guys, they take care of us. I need to make them a big batch of my peanut butter...
Birthdays Bill Lynch, November 11 Shannon Keathley, November 11 Martha J. Peach, November 11 Adam Reeves, November 11 Tommy Graves, November 12 Imogene Melton, November 12 Gordon Lee Melton, November 12 Freddy Hardy, November 12 Chris McWhorter, November 12 Janice Russell, November 12 Alvin L. Walker, November 12 Consuela McKennon, November 12 Jamie R. Defore, November 12 Ronnie Staggs, November 13 Jeffrey Holbrook, November 13 Hope Carroll, November 13 Robbie Henderson,November 13 Richard Keefus, November 13 Karen Schmittou, November 13...
