Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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By Katelin Carroll, Staff Reporter and Clint Confehr, Contributing Writer Summertown Metals, Hohenwald and Lewis County officials have been sorting through regulations so the business may settle in the county-owned Industrial Park which is in the City of Hohenwald. Economic development leaders in South Central Tennessee have long advocated mutual assistance for their common goal. As for Summertown Metals' appeal, "I support that 100 percent," Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner said recently with...
A commodity food distribution for Lewis County residents is planned for February 17, 2022 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Community Building, 108 Forrest Avenue. The distribution will be drive through and participants are to remain in their vehicles and SCHRA staff will get the required information needed. SCHRA staff will place the food in the trunk of the client vehicle. For more information or questions, call 931-796-4825....
The Lewis County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in a special-called workshop meeting to discuss the qualifications applicants should have to be Lewis County’s new Director of Schools following Benny Pace’s decision to retire in June. Executive Director of the Tennessee School Systems for Equity, Wayne Qualls, attended the meeting to tell School Board members what the TSSE does for rural schools and how he could help the board find a new director. TSSE is an organization that represents rural schools to aide in fig...
The Lewis County Dixie Youth Board of Directors recently met to plan for the 2022 t-ball, baseball and softball seasons this spring. Serving as board members for the 2022 ball season are Shane Baker, Kenda Carter, Chad Clayton, Cody Harris, Jonah Keltner, Linda Malone, Joel Pollock, Tiffany Richards, and Lee Riley. Registration for each sport will take place at the Community Building inside Memorial Park on Friday, February 11 and Friday, February 18 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The regular season is scheduled to start the third week of March and will...
We are overway halfway through with the voting in the 2022 Best of Lewis County. Get your ballot submitted for your chance to win an easy $100! Find this year’s ballot on page A-12, 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 23 to vote to take home bragging rights as the Best of Lewis County! Business owners, ask someone to vote for you today!...
Starting today, play Warm Up Your Winter and enter for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page A-10. 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, Jones Hometown HealthMart Pharmacy, McDonald Funeral Home and Citizens Bank of Lewis County. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to...
Earl Morris, of Hohenwald, passed from his earthly home to his eternal one on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the age of 83. Earl was born in Beech Creek, TN, on January 19, 1939, to Willie Coy Morris and Marian Francis (Pulley) Morris. He grew up and married the love of his life, Melva Anne Barnes, and they resided in Hohenwald. Earl worked at Dana in Hohenwald for 34 years, but his most beloved profession was preaching the gospel. He was a Church of God preacher in Summertown for 34 years as...
Barry Joe Cook King unexpectedly passed away at his Hohenwald home on January 28, 2022, at the age of 58. Barry was born in Columbia on April 1, 1963, to Patricia Ann Sealey King and the late Ezra Davis King. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Moniz. Along with his mother, he is survived by his son, Bradley Foster-Davis King, and his sister, Beda Janine King. A celebration of life memorial gathering will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Adair Funeral and Cremation Ser...
On the morning of January 27, 2022, at the age of 65, Steven “Buddy” Michael Roden passed from this earthly world with his wife by his side. Buddy was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 22, 1956, to Lorene Dotson Edwards and the late Odis Roden. After graduating from high school, Mr. Roden knew he wanted to protect and serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army. After serving in the military, he began his career as a transportation truck driver which allowed him to travel and take in God’s beauty that surrounded him daily. On Ma...
Gregory Spetz, of Summertown, passed away on the evening of January 30 at the age of 74. He was born on February 18, 1948, in Chicago, IL to the late Clifford Andoh Spetz & Constance Elizabeth Sifrit. Originally from Portage, Indiana, he and his wife, Kathy Spetz, moved to Summertown in 2017 to be closer to their daughter & husband, Kristi & Fred Crowe. Prior to moving to Summertown, Mr. Spetz spent 29 1/2 years in law enforcement, retiring from the service in 2000. After retirement he and his w...
Gina Anderson Chesworth unexpectedly passed away on December 5, 2021, at the age of 64. Gina was born on June 2, 1957, to Mrs. Anna Dallas and the late Marvin Hand. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Randy Hand, and her sister, Lori Morehouse. Gina had a true heart of gold that shined bright both inside and out. The love for her family is what drove her and there was never a day she didn't let her children and grandchildren know just how special they were to her. While it may be...
Dennis G. Wilkinson, age 75, a resident of Backwoods Drive, Hohenwald, passed away on January 25, 2022. Born May 3, 1946, in London England, he was the son of the late Amos L. Wilkinson and Lillia Morris. Dennis retired from University Tires of Columbia. Dennis loved to fish, that was his hobby. You ask him let's go fishing, he was ready to go. He loved spending every moment with his granddaughter Ally. He is survived by his companion, Diane Sparkman; children, Dale, Terry, Bobby (Ginean),...
On January 28, 2022, Loretta M. Pac left this earthly world and was reunited with her late husband, Robert Peter Pac. Mrs. Pac was born in New Britain, Connecticut on April 19, 1943, to the late Anthony and Gabriella Valentine. Loretta enjoyed being outside working in her flower garden or spending quality time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Often her two fur babies, Juno and Jena, kept her company wherever she went. She, along with her family, loved loading up and...
On the 14th of December 2021, Mary Charlene Messer unexpectedly passed away at the age of 42. She was born in New Orleans on April 30, 1979, to Edward Johnny Messer and the late Delores Mae Battise. She also was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Alice Clardy, Lonnie Clardy, Virgil Battise, and Edmon Messer. Along with her father, Mary is survived by her children, Taylor Baugus, Damian Paul, Fantasy Paul, and Cecelia Miller; siblings, Rebecca Bordelon and Anthony Messer; grandmother, Bertha Battise; and six grandchildren. Mary was...
Ruby Conner Williams, 95, a former resident of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Clarksville. An Order of Eastern Star service and funeral service for Mrs. Williams was conducted Saturday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home. Burial followed in Davis Cemetery in Lewis County. The family visited with friends Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Born on November 5, 1926 in Lewis County, she was the daughter of the late William Arnold Conner...
John Barkeley Ary unexpectedly passed away at his Linden home on January 26, 2022, at the age of 55. Mr. Ary was born in Gibson County, Tennessee on December 30, 1966. John was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ray Ary Sr. and Ruth Sunshine Petty, and his brother, Willie Ray Ary Jr. Mr. John is survived by his nephew, Joshua N. Ary and his wife, Alicia. There are no services planned to honor his wishes of cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help offset the funeral expenses. Adair...
Opal L. Halbrooks was born in Pleasantville on May 22, 1929 to the late Bessie Joyce and Daniel Tanner. She passed away on January 24, 2022 at the age of 92. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Williams, and her sons, Norman Williams and Hillard Williams. She is survived by her sons, Douglas (Betty) Williams, Clinton (Sherry) Williams, and Milton (Joan) Williams, as well as a sister, Oweda King. A funeral service for Opal L. Halbrooks was held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in the McDonald Funeral Home...
April 3, 1948 - January 31, 2022 Mrs. Alma Jean (Knight) Skelton of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Life Care Center of Centerville at the age of 78. Alma Jean was born in Hickman County on April 3, 1943, to Edward Lloyd and Viola Minnie (Spiess) Knight. She met and married the love of her life, Jackie Lee Skelton, and they were married until his passing in 2014. She worked as an executive assistant at First Citizens Bank for many years. After her time at...
As I sit and think about my friend, Alma Jean, it is hard to express what a wonderful lady she was. Alma Jean was one of the most caring, loving, patriotic people you would have ever met. She loved all people. It didn’t matter who you were or what situation you found yourself in, Alma Jean was always willing to help. We became friends when she became an educational assistant at Lewis County Elementary School. Alma Jean went out of her way to do the best job she could do, but what impressed me most was the rapport she had with the children. S...
A Lawrenceburg-based lawyer is now the public's defense attorney for Lewis and Perry counties in Hohenwald and Linden. "I have just taken a job as an assistant public defender in the 21st Judicial District," said William J. "Bill" Eledge who was hired by 21st Judicial District Public Defender Greg Burlison. Eledge "started the first of this month," Burlison said. As an assistant public defender in Lewis and Perry counties, Eledge succeeds Beverly White, Burlison said. "White has moved to the...
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for January 3 through January 24, 2022. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Samantha Carroll, Lloyds Circle, Summertown, was charged with violation of probation on January 4. Tucker Shields, Powell Drive, Culleoka, was charged with failure to appear on January 12. Ethan Eugene Gray, Buffalo Road, was charged with violation of probation on January 13. Michael Brandon Bean, Poplar Street, was charged...
The Lewis County Panthers Middle School boys’ basketball team travelled to Murfreesboro to take part in the James C. Haile State Tournament at Middle Tennessee Christian School on Thursday, January 29th. The Panthers faced the Winfree Bryant Middle Aviators from Lebanon. The game began as a close, back and forth matchup as the teams matched baskets through the first quarter and Lewis County took a 9-8 edge behind 4 Dakota Hull points. The Panthers continued to build on their lead in the second quarter with Jalen Smith dropping 5 points in the q...
The 5th Grade Lewis County Lady Panthers Tennessee Valley Basketball Association team traveled to Lawrenceburg on Saturday, January 15th for matchups against teams from Lincoln County and Loretto at David Crockett Elementary School. The Lady Panthers faced Lincoln County in their first TVBA action of the year, and it was Lincoln County that took control of the game from the opening tip. Lincoln County shut out Lewis County in the first half and pulled out to a 22-0 lead at halftime. The Lady Panther defense improved in the second, holding...
The 3rd Grade Lewis County Panthers Tennessee Valley Basketball Association team traveled to Florence, Alabama on Saturday, January 15th for games at Rogers High School against Mars Hill and Lauderdale County. The Panthers faced Mars Hill in their first game of the day and played a close opening half as the teams matched baskets early. Lewis County went on a scoring run late in the opening half and took an 11-7 lead in at the break. In the second half the Panthers came out on fire as they outscored the Mars Hill (AL) team 22-8 down the final...
Koty Couch was recently selected as building level Teacher of the Year to represent the Lewis County Middle School. She currently teaches math and has a total of 11 years of teaching experience. Ms. Couch feels that her students have been successful whenever she talks with her students, and they express that they feel prepared for the next level that faces them. She communicates with her students about the connection between content and real-world applications. There are discussions on how this...
