Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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It's that time of the year again when Santa will be looking for letters from all boys and girls. Lewis County Herald wants to help Santa out by accepting the letters from children around the area to forward them to Santa and publish them in our special Christmas issue on Thursday, December 24. The deadline for submitting letters for Santa is Monday, December 7, so that we have time to typeset and get the letters on their way to the North Pole in order for Santa to fill your order. Letters may...
Hold on to your seats, ladies! "Bo" Duke is stepping out of your dreams and into your town Thursday night! And, he's bringing The General Lee with him! Friday night, John Schneider aka "Bo" Duke from "The Dukes of Hazzard", will be at the Pink Cadillac Drive-In in Centerville promoting his newest film, "Stand On It." He, along with Stars 'n Bars Band with Cody McCarver, will be doing live performances. Thursday night December 3, however, he will be right here in Downtown Hohenwald driving the...
The American Legion Post 127 will be holding the annual road block to collect monies to help people of the community during the Christmas holiday on December 5, 2020, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help with the collection. Anyone wishing to help is asked to meet at the Legion Building, 119 North Park Street, at 7:00 a.m. Those who would like to receive a grocery order must have letters sent to P.O. Box 31, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by December 8. The letter must have a good home mailing address, amount of family income, and number of...
The Lewis County Herald reached out on social media and, asking citizens to send us their questions regarding the new Solid Waste fees. Below are the questions that were sent to us and answered to the best of my ability with the information given and by meeting with Mayor Jonah Keltner and Solid Waste Director Bradley Loveless. Why were the solid waste fees raised? The issue of Solid Waste was first addressed in County Commission meetings following the closure of Decatur County's landfill, to...
Each year, the South Central Area Fair Board chooses a Grand Marshal for their Christmas parade. The decision is never a difficult one in our little town as we have an abundance of good-hearted, worthy individuals. This year's choice is Tonya Woodward: Hohenwald transplant turned staple. Tonya moved to Hohenwald from Henderson. "We vowed we would never move. We loved the town, church and home we were in and really believed we would stay there forever," she recalls. "God had other plans." She...
For all those locals who say the noise of the motorbikes around town is, at times, too loud during the year, two bike rides during the summer of 2020 have raised over $45,000 for the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund. Board member Sandra Thompson said, "It was an amazing boost to our funds, especially when a lot of the riders don't even live here, they just come in for the ride and meet up with old friends." This coming weekend is another ride of the 2020 year with riders again coming in to Hohen...
Note location change If you are traveling through town between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 5 and you spot a large group of Rudolph reindeer or Santa Clauses, don’t be alarmed. The annual Pilot Club of Hohenwald 5K Run/Walk is set to begin at Lewis County Memorial Park. This year’s starting location is changed from years past to help with social distancing. Also, to increase safety, there will be no registration the day of the event. Packets may be picked up (drive thru) from 5:00-7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4 at the Hohenwald Hou...
James Elliott "Tootsie" Anderson peacefully left this earthly world on November 23, 2020 at his Hohenwald home at the age of 87 surrounded by family. James was born in Lewis County on November 11, 1933 to the late Leslie Herbert and Pearl Hardin Anderson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Grady Anderson, Charlie Anderson, Imogene Dickson, Iva Holt, Earlene Harpham, and Clovis Anderson. At the age of 24, Tootsie joined the Tennessee Army National Guard in 1957 wher...
James Leslie "Les" Hensley, age 88 of Hohenwald, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1932, to Jones and Lula Hensley in Lewis County. He was a self-employed mechanic for most of his career. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Jane (McDonald) Hensley until she died in 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Elaine (John L.) Churchwell of Hohenwald; grandson, Brandon (Rebecca) Taylor of Lawrenceburg; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Colt, Luke, David,...
Kolton Michael Maze, age 24, unexpectantly left this earthly world after succumbing to injuries from a motor vehicle accident on November 22, 2020. He was born in Maury County on April 7, 1996 to Michael Maze and Toni (Holt) Maze. Kolton was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Tony and Faye Holt, and paternal grandfather, Luther Maze. Kolton was one of those people who went out of his way to say Hi and to see how you were doing. Most remember him by his long hugs that he would greet...
A Celebration of Life for Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Adams, age 67, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Clarksville, was held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. at Sykes Funeral Home in Clarksville. Ronnie passed away on November 3, 2020, in Panama City Beach. He was employed in the automobile industry and was a long standing member of the Clarksville Jaycees. Ronnie Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Marguerite Adams and brother, William Clifford Adams, all of...
Johnnie Bee Rogers, age 79 of Hohenwald, passed away on Monday evening, November 30, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hohenwald, on May 19, 1941, to the late John Harris and Coyey (Higgins) Harris. She touched the lives of numerous people throughout her life, often times taking in strangers and others who were having a hard time, and inviting them to live with her. She loved God and was very passionate about living her life for God. She was a member of the Freedom Holy...
John Alvin Eglinton, Sr., age 77 of Hampshire, passed away on November 20, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia after an extended illness. John was born on June 20, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Harold Eglinton (Ruth Fern Eglinton) and Marguerite Noblett Eglinton, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jessie and Martha (Whitehead) James, Jr. John was a veteran of the United States Navy where he was a torpedoman on the destroyer USS...
Kenny Ray Pullen, age 60 of Hohenwald, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Columbia on January 30, 1960, to Bobby Pullen, Sr. and Mary Francis (Uzzell) Pullen. Along with his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Bobby Pullen, Jr. and David Pullen, and one sister, Kathy Baggett (Paul). His father precedes him in death. There will be no services held at this time. McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements....
Each year on December 7, Pearl Harbor survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft. This year's Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration's theme, Above and Beyond the Call,...
Lewis County continues to see a spike in Covid-19 cases. Over the last seven days, the average positive percentage was 16.9 percent. As of Tuesday, the county has 787 positive cases, 14 deaths, 23 hospitalized, 686 inactive/recovered, and 89 active cases. Over the past seven days, Lewis County averaged 42.29 tests per day. Lewis County Schools Director Benny Pace stated, “Overall our Covid numbers have decreased, but with the impending weather on Monday and cold weather and wet roads on Tuesday, I made the decision to close schools. This a...
Using a muffin tin is a great way to make these delicious potato stacks. Nothing tastes better than a crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside stack of thinly-sliced potatoes topped with parmesan, salt and your favorite herbs. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon thyme leaves salt freshly ground black pepper 8-10 gold potatoes, cut into 1/16 inch slices Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter and brush your muffin...
Friends of the Lewis County Public Library is hosting an Online Silent Auction running now through noon on December 12, 2020. The auction is available through any smart device (phone or tablet) and computer with internet. Anyone interested in bidding for items may go to the Friends of the Library website (www.lewislibraryfriends.com), or visit Lewis County Public Library and Archives for computer assistance or free wi-fi access. “Library supporters and local businesses have generously donated items and services to be auctioned off to the h...
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS Fred E. Lomax American Legion Post 127 will meet Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Park Avenue North. All Legionnaires are encouraged to attend. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will meet Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend. V.F.W. MEETS The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1814 will meet Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the War Memorial Building. HIGHWAY ADVISORY BOARD MEETS Lewis County Highway Department...
Shasta Renea Turner said yes to forever with Eric Lynn King II as he proposed marriage while visiting Turner's family in Commanche, Texas in late November. Shasta is the daughter of Gary Don and Ronda Turner. Her daughter is Raylee Rion Turner. Her grandparents are Mike and Mary Simmons, and the late Junior and Ruby Turner. Eric is the son of Eric King and Denise Runions. His grandparents are Carolyn Hammons and the late Henry King, and Bud Runions and the late Joyce Sharp. His son is Remington...
The weather during the two days usually celebrated with Thanksgiving was rather mild during the day and cool at night, allowing many to be outside part of the day. Of course it didn’t hinder the hunters who were looking for that big buck. Saturday was cool just about all day and then on Sunday it was cool to cold most of the day with rain starting off in the early evening and continuing through most of the night. Monday was really cold with low thirties early and dropping lower in the mid-morning. Some even reported seeing snow flurries d...
Name: Jodie Runions Age: 42 How long have you lived in Hohenwald? My whole life. What did you want to be when you grew up? A surgeon. Is that what you became? If not, what are you? No, I was a first assist in surgery until my back surgeries. Now I run a local gym and just started bonding and bounty hunting. If you could tell your 16 year old self anything, what would it be? Take care of yourself, body and mind. And, learn to be independant. What is your favorite song? I don't really have one. I...
Birthdays Millary R. Lomax, December 3 Rick Hinson, December 3 Diane Bryant, December 3 James O. Hinson, December 3 Richard Lambert, December 3 David Wayne Bailey, December 3 Nellie Dunnivant, December 3 Darlene Johns, December 3 Jeff Rogers, December 4 Tyler E. Messina, December 4 Shannon Nash, December 4 Lee Hudgins, December 4 Faye Holt, December 5 Susan E. Shirley, December 5 Lorri Lynn Jones, December 5 Melinda K. Cottrell, December 5 Emma Culberson, December 5 Donna Duncan, December 5 Charles Gill, December 5 Sasha Redpath, December 5 Lut...
December 1, 1960 Federal revenue officers from Columbia raided a still on Pond Creek, destroying about 250 gallons of mash. Roger Bouldin was elected president of the Lewis County Civic Club. Reverend Jack Barker was named minister of the Hohenwald Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Lela Holland won a set of drapes in a nationwide contest sponsored by Aetna Insurance Company for fire insurance policies sold. D. D. Humphreys, Jr. and Harlan Staggs announced a contest to name the new drive-in caf...
The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers and Panthers basketball teams opened their 2020-21 basketball season on the road on Thursday, November 19, traveling to Decatur Co.-Riverside to face the Lady Panthers and Panthers. The Lady Panthers, under first-year Head Coach Jonathan Owen, fell behind early as the host outscored the visitors 16-6 in the first eight minutes of action. A 15-10 second quarter led by Kerrigan Reeves' 5 in the period, got the Lady Panthers right back in the game going in for the halftime break at 26-21. The teams...
