Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Last week Lewis County celebrated the life of its hometown hero, Hattie Louise Tatum "Tootsie" Bess, with two ceremonies honoring her impact on the world of country music. The first ceremony was a road sign unveiling along Centerville Highway, where a portion of Highway 48 was named in memory of Tootsie. The second was the unveiling of a "Tennessee Music Pathways" marker along Main Street in downtown Hohenwald. Several of Tootsie's family members came to town to take part in these events, includ...
The Lewis County Middle School Panthers traveled to Columbia and E.A. Cox Middle School for the TMSAA 2A Area 9 Tournament Championship game on Tuesday, January 24th. Lewis County took the win in the Area Championship 43-32 over the E.O. Coffman Panthers. Members of the team are pictured, front, from left, Gunner Franks, Gavin Barber, Rhylan Hamm, Cal Cunningham, and Remington Logue; back, Coach Kyle Tenison, Axel Frazier, Cruz Forester, Brogan Arledge, Maddox Tanner, Phenix McDonald, Bo Banks,...
The opening reception of the annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson will honor the late Malcom George of Hohenwald. The reception will be held from 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 5. Bro. George passed away on December 15, 2022. He had attended the FHU Lectures for 71 years. He preached at congregations in Tennessee and Mississippi and most recently was a member of the Lomax church of Christ in Hohenwald....
News spread fast after a report in the Knoxville News Sentinel Tuesday, January 24, that Lewis County Football Head Coach Derek Rang was hired as the new head coach for the Oak Ridge Wildcats. Reporter Toyloy Brown III of the Knoxville News Sentinel said Oak Ridge athletics director Joe Gaddis described the search process for the school's next football coach as exhaustive. The position received over 50 applicants. Gaddis, a former football coach at Oak Ridge, said Rang's winning acumen, which...
Play Warm Up Your Winter and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page A-8. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Junkyard Dog, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win!...
We are overway halfway through with the voting in the 2023 Best of Lewis County. Get your ballot submitted for your chance to win an easy $100! Find this year’s ballot on page B-1, write in your choices and return it to our office for a chance to win the cash. Find a password inside this issue to vote online at lewisherald.com. You only have until February 22 to vote to take home bragging rights as the Best of Lewis County!...
August 11, 1956 - January 27, 2023 Miss Glenda Kaye Mitchell, a life-long resident of Hohenwald, departed this life for her Heavenly home on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 66. Glenda was born on August 11, 1956, to Frank E. and Lillie B. (Lowe) Mitchell in Hohenwald. Glenda attended and graduated from Lewis County Schools and then obtained a bachelors degree in biology from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. After that, she began courses to become a licensed practical...
April 11, 1946 - January 24, 2023 Ruby May Odom, of Hohenwald, passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in Hohenwald, on April 11, 1946, to the late Tommy and Exie Brown. Mrs. Ruby worked many years at the Lewis County Nursing Home as a laundry aide. She is survived by her daughters, Ginger (Daniel) Baggett and Misty Kilpatrick; son, Daniel (Maria) Kilpatrick; sister, Fannie Cotham; grandchildren, Mia Lima, Nevaeh Baker, Conner Perez, Jeremy...
June 1, 1944 ~ January 23, 2023 On January 23, 2023, Ramona "Maw Maw" Lee Runions unexpectedly passed from this earthly world at the age of 78. Mrs. Ramona was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on June 1, 1944, to the late Raymond and Ados Lee Bates Blackwell. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Clark Runions, grandson Alan Dupont, and siblings Gwen (Joe) Miller, Gene (Jacie) Blackwell, Zelma (Sam) Shook, Don (Nancy) Blackwell, Bethel "Bill" (Pat) Blackwell,...
August 28, 1943 ~ January 23, 2023 Just 11 weeks after the passing of his wife, Robert Ogden, 79, passed away at his Hohenwald home on January 23, 2023. Mr. Ogden was born in Pasadena, Texas on August 28, 1943. Mr. Ogden proudly served his country in the United States Air force. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter Dawn D. Wright; grandchildren, Brennan Couey, Ramey Couey, and Kelsi Loper; great-grandchildren Aurora Loper, Chantree Loper, Kylie Loper, and Arya Couey; and many...
On January 7, 2023 Brad Lawson wrecked his Dodge Charger on West Main in Hohenwald and struck the "Welcome to Hohenwald" sign. Trooper Thomas Bayless stated in his report that, "Mr. Lawson was involved in a crash. He had an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. He was unsteady on his feet and stated he had two. He would not follow my finger, walked and turned, stopped off the line and raised his arms and stopped. He did not finish the task, did not attempt one leg stand. I placed him...
Are you a library user with a story to warm the heart about your library? Has the library made a difference in your life? If so, the Lewis County Public Library and Archives would love to hear from you. During the month of February, the library and archives will be hosting Love Your Library: a Snapshot of the Heart of Our Community. The goal of this campaign is to promote awareness of the library and its impact on the citizens of Lewis County. The Lewis County Public Library and Archives wants...
Brittany Schwendimann, Lewis County Elementary School Counselor, partnered with her Adopt-a-Class sponsor, Davis House Child Advocacy Center, to promote self-care among LCES employees. Staff members were encouraged to participate in a game of Self-Care Bingo to promote positive mental, physical, and emotional health. Prizes were provided by DeAnna Darden-Carroll on behalf of Davis House. The following staff members were randomly selected for participation prizes: Crystal Shook, Cindy McClain,...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter When I got the call for this one, I was super excited. She has an amazing story and she is such an amazing person all around. I was so happy to do this interview. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little about her. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I'm a nurse, I work in recovery. Outside of work I'm involved in the recovery community here in Hohenwald. I myself went through a very dark time in my life where I didn't have the courage to step...
Birthdays Tamra Harris, February 2 Pearl A. Kelly, February 2 Sara Tarkington, February 2 Nettie Mae Hensley, February 2 Brianne Amacher, February 2 Nicki Jones, February 2 Jo Anne Jackson, February 2 Darrin Castell, February 2 Beverly Holt, February 2 Dana Tatum, February 2 Suzy Nash, February 2 Cole Runions, February 2 Brittany Moore, February 3 Tracy Hankins, February 3 Daryl Bobo, February 3 Devin Owen Peery, February 3 Barry Wood, February 3 Cindy Nash, February 3 Colton Ryan Morrison, February 3 Gary D. Hinson, February 4 Ellen Hayes,...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool and rainy morning here in our little valley, the wind blew really hard last night and it rained hard. The cats were snuggled down in their beds and did not want to get up, but when they smelled their breakfast they came running. I am enjoying my coffee and Bob is washing the breakfast dishes, so far he has not asked for an increase in his pay, ha. He sure makes it nice for me as I can get my day started a little earlier and the kitchen is spotless. Bob is doing much better, we went o...
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer Still having lots of rain showers in the area and we should never complain about the rain because it will surely be dry someday. Our temperatures have been like usual for the winter months days in the fifties and sixties for most part and the nights twenties or thirties and some days it did not even get above fifty. Someone said the other day that many say if you want to experience all four seasons of weather just come to Tennessee and spend a few days, well we have all heard that, but it is about the...
Savanah Nunley of Hohenwald, has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Arts. UA awarded over 1,650 degrees during its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of Alabama can pay more over time than investments in United States stock market indexes. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth to help prepare future generations through its educational, cultural and social experiences. UA is not only home to...
January 29, 1953 It was announced that meetings would be held in various communities throughout the county for the purpose of explaining what tax increase would be needed to finance the payment of bonds for the construction of a county-city factory building. The Herald published a front-page announcement to debunk local rumors that only property owners would be allowed to vote in the February 21 bond election. The requirements for voting would be the same as in any state or county election....
State Legislature sets the stage for 113th General Assembly Human trafficking prevention remains top priority for Tennessee legislature January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This and every month of the year it remains a top priority of our General Assembly to bring an end to this terrible crime in Tennessee. Often described as a hidden crime, human trafficking includes both forced labor and sex trafficking. Not long ago, Tennesseans saw human trafficking as a third world...
Middle-class philanthropy may be dying. Citing a study released by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, “National Review” magazine says the share of American households donating to charity nosedived from 66 percent in 2000 to 50 percent in 2018. And only one-third of the decline was directly attributable to economic hardships, with the remainder coming from decreases in interpersonal trust, decline in empathy and an unfortunate “give until it hurts” loophole that lets pe...
Freed-Hardeman University announced approximately 121 December graduates this month. Graduates received baccalaureate, graduate and certificates, licensures and associate’s degrees. Tatianna Tranovich, of Hohenwald, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology General. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers bachelor’s, mas...
“It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreman of this county is presently Bobby Page, 2844 Buffalo Road, Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, February 6, at 9:00 a.m. You may be prose...
Case number 2023-PR-3 in the matter of the estate of Kerri Dawn Ellison, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of January, 2023, Letters Administration in respect of the estate of Kerri Dawn Ellison, who died on August 31, 2022 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against the estate are required to file the same with the clerk of the above-named court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or...
by Leila Oertel Valentine’s Day is coming up and The Lewis County Historical Society would like to remember and celebrate our traditions of this day. There are many ways to tell someone that they are special and Esther Howland in Wooster Massachusetts started the business of handcrafting cards to send in 1850 in Massachusetts. There were beautiful, crafty, silly, sentimental, saucy, romantic cards and even some “lemon” or vinegar cards with the opposite message were anonymously sent telling someone that they were definitely to stay away. My sc...
