Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter Lewis County Elementary second grade teacher Jan Ammons said it best when she answered the question, What is a Veteran? "A Veteran is someone who, at some point, has written a check to the United States of America for the amount up to and sometimes including their life." A sense of pride exuded from her as she hosted the 2022 Veterans Day Program at Lewis County Elementary School, and it could be seen and felt throughout the gymnasium. As they do every year,...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter UPDATED: The Lewis County Herald received a call after press deadline on Tuesday evening in response to our inquiry regarding the delinquent notice of the effective date of the new rate of sales tax collection. Kelly Cortesi, Communications Director for the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, informed us that the State of Tennessee is now suspending the sales tax increase in Lewis County until December 1, 2022. We appreciate their timely attention to this m...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter In case you haven't been to town lately, I'll just go ahead and warn you. Christmas exploded! And, I say that not in the "Grinch" way, but in the "Elf" way. The Grinches would ask why we're skipping Thanksgiving and putting so much energy into Christmas this early. However, if we (as a community) waited until after Thanksgiving to start decorating, we'd be scrambling to have everything ready in time for The South Central Area Fair Board Christmas Parade,...
Competition for the Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for children ages 8 through 13, will be held at Lewis County Middle School Gym on November 19 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Youth ages 8-13 (determined on date April 1, 2023) are invited to compete in three age groups, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13, with girls and boys competing separately. Participants can only compete at ONE Lodge contest per year. Then, they must compete—and win—at each level along the way before stamping a ticket to the National Finals. Six National Cha...
Lewis County Grand Jury met November 7, 2022 before the Honorable Michael E. Spitzer, Judge of the Thirty-Second Court of Lewis County. The Grand Jury was in session for one day and examined 15 witnesses and found 11 true bills and zero no true bills where the proof justified....
Election Commissioner Rusty Isbell reported that a total of 8,372 residents are registered to vote and 3,416 people voted in the November 8. The 2020 Census reported that Lewis County had 12,131 in population. Anyone who would like a copy of election results, by district or overall numbers, can go by the Election Commission office Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00, or call us at 796-3191. Lewis Countians voted as follows: Constitutional Amendment #1 A total of 2,325 voted yes; 847 voted no. Amendment 1 eliminates any requirement that a person must...
June 18, 1957 - November 4, 2022 Johnny Starling of Hohenwald passed from this life on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the age of 65. Johnny was born on June 18, 1957, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Johnny Starling, Sr. and Betty Jo (Woodie) Starling. He eventually moved to Hohenwald where he met and married the love of his life, Kay (Kealhofer) Starling. They were married until her passing in 2018. Johnny was an extremely hard worker and never sat still for a minute. He worked at DANA in...
April 19, 2000 ~ November 8, 2022 Branton Jasper Sharp, 22, unexpectedly left this earthly world on November 8, 2022, in Columbia, Tennessee. Mr. Sharp was born in Columbia on April 19, 2000, to Ronald Gene Sharp (Alicia Gayle Sharp) and Brande Lee Skelton. Along with his parents, he leaves behind to carry on his memory his siblings, Brooklyn Sipes, Bria Sharp, Brana Sharp, Braci Sharp, Madison Sharp, and Tyler Tohn. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronald Sharp Sr, his great-aunt,...
October 24, 1935 - November 10, 2022 During the afternoon of November 10, 2022, Willie Ralph Hickerson, of Hohenwald, died with his family present. He was 87 years old. Willie Ralph was born to J.W. and Bernice Hickerson in 1935. A Possum Creek farm was his childhood home. He graduated from Wayne County High School. In 1956, he married Mary Lavenia, and together they had three sons, Anthony Ralph, Timothy William, and Corey Allan. Willie Ralph and Mary lived in multiple states working to bring t...
Dr. Ernst Antoon de Koning, age 82, husband of Magda de Koning-Koopman, and a resident of Hohenwald, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born on February 14, 1940, in The Hague, Netherlands, Ernst was the son of the late Johannes de Koning and the late Johanna de Koning-Esveld. He worked as a dentist in Boskoop, Netherlands and moved to Hohenwald for his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on his farm, taking care of his animals,...
June 12, 1954 ~ November 9, 2022 Diann Lawson O'Guin, 68, unexpectedly passed away on November 9, 2022, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. On June 12, 1954, she was welcomed into this world by her parents, Leon and Edith Holloway Lawson, at the Boyce Clinic in Hohenwald. She and her husband Paul were members of Shipps Bend church of Christ in Centerville. Diann is survived by her loving husband, Paul Anthony O'Guin; her children, Jason (Michelle) O'Guin and Alan (Roxanne) O'Guin; grandch...
Shirley Ann Talley King passed from this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the age of 87. She was born on October 17, 1935, in Lewis County to the late Inez Brown and Elisha Talley. Shirley was married to the late Jack Wesley King on November 10, 1956. She was a faithful member of the Flatrock Church of Christ. She worked at Genesco shoe factory, Armstrong Pie Factory, and Lewis County Farm Bureau. She enjoyed arts and crafts and was an active member of the ladies home demonstration club,...
June 24, 1935 ~ November 7, 2022 Velma Holt Ledbetter, 87, of Hohenwald, formerly of Linden, passed away Monday November 7, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born in Linden to the late Johnie Holt and Thelma Mercer Holt. She had worked for Southern Bell as a telephone operator for several years and as a Sales Clerk at Drapery Discount Store. She was a member of the Goodlettsville Pentecostal Church. She loved shopping and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to...
May 31, 1944 - November 2, 2022 Mary Helen Reeves, of Hohenwald, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 78. Helen was born on May 31, 1944, to Guy and Mattie Walker in Waynesboro. She was married to the love of her life, Ray, for nearly sixty years. She worked at a sewing factory until her retirement. She and Ray were members of the County Line Full Gospel Church. She is survived by her husband, Ray Reeves of Hohenwald; son, Alan (Alicia) Reeves of Green Hill, Alabama;...
October 25, 1947 ~ November 5, 2022 Sheila Marie Ryan Kleinsmith peacefully passed away at her Hohenwald home on Saturday, November 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 75. She was born in Medina, New York, on October 25, 1947, to the late Robert E. Ryan and Julia Mae Poegel Ryan. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kimberly Lynn Stovall, and her precious chihuahua puppies, Snickers and Tinkerbell. Ms. Sheila leaves behind to carry on her...
On November 11, 2022 the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 hosted local Veterans for a chili supper. In attendance were 15 Veterans and 51 members and guests. Proceeding the meal, the Elks presented a Veterans Ceremony to recognize each branch of our military. Two Veterans, James Peery and Zach McGee each won a beautiful patriotic quilt. These beautiful quilts were made and donated by Gloria Willis Jones of Gloria's Emporium. Two additional Veterans, Tom Kilpatrick and Tony McGee won Walmart gift...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for November 3-6, 2022. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Christi R. Hampton, Vaughn Street, Waynesboro, was charged with theft of property on November 3. Curtis R. Cagle, Swan Avenue, was charged with shoplifting on November 3. Anthony A. Hubbard, West Third Avenue, was charged with criminal trespassing on November 3. William C Musselwhite, Mumaw Road, Waynesboro, was charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license on N...
Birthdays Raymond Siler, November 17 Wanda Nichols Loveless, November 17 Frederick Melton, November 17 Michael D. Wherry, November 17 Sam Durham, November 17 Joe Smith, November 17 Sherry Hawks, November 17 Maggie Thomas, November 17 Sharon Chastain, November 17 Dianne Williams, November 18 Brenda Crowell, November 18 Betty Ann Rodgers, November 18 Megan Laine Staggs, November 18 Guy Ingram, November 18 Louie Prince Jr., November 18 Merissa Schwartz, November 18 Billie Davis, November 18 Stephanie Elowese Fielder, November 19 Wilburn Franks,...
Tonya Long Woodward, 46 When I reached out to Tonya to let her know she had been chosen for the Person Of The Week, she said this is so kind. And I thought to myself, she is the most selfless person I know. She does so much for our community and I know it doesn't go unnoticed. But I feel sometimes we need to be reminded of what all she does do. She is an amazing woman. I know without her and Operation Hope's after school program when my children were growing up, I would have never made it. This...
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer I guess ol’man Winter has finally made the appearance we were all dreading, temperatures have dipped into the low twenties in some areas and probably has caused some water problems for those who the winterizing has not been done to the outside area. I really was not ready for this and especially the drastic change in the temperature. Hopefully this has not had an adverse effect on you and your family. Cars and other modes of transportation also have to be winterized so if you have not done please attend t...
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cold fall but winter like morning here in our little valley, the temperature was 29 degrees and with the clouds, it looked like it could snow at anytime. Yesterday it was also cold and we did see a few flurries. I have got my coffee and a I have got a good warm fire going in the old wood heating stove. The cats have had their breakfast, they had a bowl of good warm milk this morning, now they are back in their warm beds. When it is cold they always get some warm milk. It has been another...
The UT Extension Office recently collaborated with Lewis Health Center to host a series of lunch and learn educational sessions that consisted of healthy eating, exercise, and utilizing a self- monitoring system. There was a total of eight "Healthy for Life" sessions that focused on understanding food labels, decreasing sodium and sugar intake, recognizing good vs. bad stats (blood pressure, sugar, & cholesterol), and implementing a daily active lifestyle. Each session included instruction,...
November 13, 1952 It was reported that Armistice Day passed quietly in Hohenwald. “As has been the custom for the past several years, Armistic [sic] Day passed almost unnoticed here. Possibly within a few more years this holiday will be completely forgotten by all except the Banks and Post Office.” Radio station WDX of Lawrenceburg, AM 1370, announced that they would would inaugurate a weekly school program from the Hohenwald School building on November 13. The program would air each Thu...
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New legislation will protect minors from irreversible procedures to change their gender identity The Tennessee General Assembly is at the forefront of a fight to protect minors from irreversible elective procedures to identify as a gender different from their biological sex. New legislation filed proposes the strongest protections in the nation to prohibit physicians from removing healthy body parts on minors or medical interventions that alter a child’s hormonal balance. These practices are e...
