Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Community leaders from Lewis County and Perry County recently met to finalize plans to jointly apply for a grant to strengthen public safety in their communities. If approved, the "Violent Crime Intervention Fund" grant would provide a total of $2,000,000 to be equally split between the Hohenwald Police Department, the Lewis County Sheriff's Department and the Perry County Sheriff's Department in order to conjointly address violent crime. The extensive grant application was written by Captain...
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee and North Carolina Zoo are pleased to announce that African elephant Artie arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee on Tuesday, January 31. Artie (Aardvark), a 40-year-old African male, was born in the wilds of Zimbabwe and brought to the United States in 1986 with a group of young elephants that were orphaned due to culling carried out by the Zimbabwe government. Artie arrived at North Carolina Zoo at the age of 15 years. North Carolina Zoo...
Tony "Pineapple" Barber, a resident of Hohenwald passed from this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the age of 56. Pineapple was born on July 11, 1966, in Fallon, Nevada to Douglas Sr. and Roylyn Barber. In 1987, he married the love of his life, Gina Cameron, and they lived a wonderful life together. People say that the pineapple is a symbol of welcome, warmth, friendship, and hospitality. If you read that, you'll understand why Tony Barber was called Pineapple. He was all of those things....
Janet Ayers, President of The Ayers Foundation, announced today significant increases in 2022 college-going rates in seven rural Tennessee counties thanks to the help and support of The Ayers Foundation Scholars Program (AFSP.) In 2021, with the support of Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, The Ayers Foundation partnered with the State of Tennessee through the Governor’s Rural Education Foundation to scale The Ayers Foundation Scholars Program (AFSP) to more priority communities, adding new high schools in seven rural, e...
Week four is here for our 'Warm Up Your Winter' contest for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-8. Be sure to let our sponsors know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Casa Grande, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. Return your entry forms to our office for your chance to win! Deadline is each Monday at 5:00 p.m. Jo Brewer won the seond...
July 25, 1968 ~ February 8, 2023 Eric "Vance" Calvin was born in Madison on July 25, 1968, and left this earthly world at the age of 54, on February 8, 2023. He was born to Rohn Vance Calvin and the late Annette Holloway Calvin. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his great-aunt, Florene Holloway, and his great-uncle, Hoover Holloway. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp before being medically discharged. After which he made a career as a contractor....
April 9, 1944 ~ February 11, 2023 On the morning of February 11, 2023, Lynda Kay Bates Mercer, 78, peacefully left this earthly world to be reunited with her loving husband, Kenneth Mercer. She was born in Indiana on April 9, 1944, to the late Jason Clifford and Pauline Hensley Bates. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Danny Bates, Jason Clifford Bates II, and Ruhama Bates Sisco. Ms. Lynda leaves behind her loving son, Roger Mercer; grandchildren, Tiffany Ransom (Devin), Samantha...
Cheryl Ann Parker Armstrong Mansberry unexpectedly passed away on February 3, 2023. Cheryl was born in Flint, Michigan to Joyce Blaine. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Armstrong, and siblings, Johnny Gipson, Christine Persails, and Dennis (Darlene) Parker. She is survived by her husband, Michael Mansberry; her two sons, Richard Armstrong and Steven Armstrong; brother, Jeffery Parker; and grandchildren, Ella Wegrzyn-Armstrong, Mason Armstrong, Olivia Armstrong, and baby Armstrong that is on the way. A memorial service...
On February 7, 2023, Donna Mae Rose peacefully passed away in her Linden home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 83. Mrs. Donna was born on February 20, 1939, in Spartanburg, Pennsylvania to the late Frank B. and Geraldine Kuhns Stutzman. Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melvin Rose Sr.; her children, Melvin Rose Jr., Douglas Rose, Ben Rose, and Penny Rose; and her siblings, Kenny Stutzman, Denny Stutzman, and Rose Kent. There are currently no services planned. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the...
November 27, 1945 ~ February 1, 2023 Danny Thomas Burcham unexpectedly passed away at his Hohenwald home on February 10, 2023. He was born in Lewis County at the Boyce Clinic on April 10, 1960, to the late Cecil Earl and Betty Louise Pope Burcham. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his stepson, Quentin Wright, and his brother, Robert Burcham. He and his wife were members of Hohenwald Church of Christ. Danny lived his life caring for others working as an LPN for Health Angels. He...
February 9, 2023 It is with a saddened heart that we announce John Ventura, Jr. passed on February 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ventura, Sr. and Zoneita Helene Ventura. He has left behind his daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany & Chuck Billy; grandson, Dakota Winters; his son, John Hagen; his brother, Joe Ventura; four sisters, Judie Ventura, Kim Ventura, Shawna Huerta and Melanie Arias; brothers-in-law, George Arias and Mitch Huerta; several nieces and nephews; and his...
November 27, 1945 ~ February 1, 2023 Fredia Borders Pekarek, 77, peacefully passed away in her Hohenwald home on February 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1945, in Hadley, Kentucky to the late Alva G. and Ervil Gill Borders. In her spare time, she enjoyed getting lost in the chapters of a good book or working a crossword puzzle. She was also known for her sewing skills and producing the most beautiful prom dresses. On occasion Fredia was found in her...
To highlight CTE (Career Technical Education) month Kayleen McCabe, former TV host on Trading Spaces and DIY Network's Rescue Renovations, visited Lewis County Schools on February 6 and 7, 2023. She had a captive audience speaking to students on her career and how she got to where she is today, career options, challenging yourself to find your passion, what it takes to be successful, TCAT opportunities, how different careers/trades align to more than one career/trade, and so much more. Kayleen...
By Jason Fite/Sports writer Pete Noblin/Photos The Lewis County Lady Panthers and Panthers traveled to Parsons to take on the Riverside Lady Panthers and Panthers on Friday night, February 3rd in rematches of games played in November at LCHS. Lewis County jumped out in front on a pair of early baskets from Keira Halbrooks, but Riverside went on a 6-0 run to claim the lead and held a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Lady Panthers would continue to play well on the defensive end of t...
By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer It seems there are lots of birds coming back into the area and maybe this is a sign of coming springtime, I surely hope so. The temperatures during the day have been reasonable and even some warm enough to venture outside without a heavy coat but the nights have still been in the low twenties and some places even lower. The buttercups or daffodils as some call them have gotten pretty and this is the way they were last year. Hope you had a great Valentine’s Day and received flowers or some other treasure f...
At 11:11 a.m. on January 19th, Chris and Candace Mercer got their wish granted. Their son, Cameron Michael Mercer, made his grand appearance at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, weighing seven pounds and fourteen ounces He was welcomed home in his "Ladies I Have Arrived" outfit by his siblings, Emma and Carly Mercer, and grandparents, Michael Mercer and Nathan and Leah Watkins....
Birthdays Mary Lee Staggs, February 16 Dorothy Reeves, February 16 Stephen Staggs, February 16 Ruby Patterson, February 16 Patsy Hinson, February 16 Virginia Holt, February 16 Christine Kephart, February 16 Spencer Williams, February 16 Misty Pollock, February 16 Kim Carroll, February 16 Jinny Wisdom, February 17 Megan Elizabeth Davis, February 17 Mann Nutt, February 17 Nikki Gray, February 17 Carolyn Bobo, February 17 Lynn Ammons, February 17 Wilma Joy Conner, February 17 Carly Greenlee, February 17 Kevin Frazier, February 17 Bradley Butler,...
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool and cloudy winters morning here in our little valley, it is very quiet and there is a little wind blowing. It is not really cold outside but inside the house still feels nice and warm. The cats were really hungry this morning, during the winter time they need more to eat. Now they have had their breakfast and gone back to there warm beds to wait on the Sun. Bob is busy washing the breakfast dishes and I am having my cup of coffee. I put on my warm coat and walked out in the yard and I w...
February 12, 1953 Dog owners and “city dog rustlers” were cooperating to reduce the number of dogs roaming the city, and to ensure that wanted dogs were tagged and kept at home. The Herald commented that “the familiar sight of seeing large bunches of dogs roaming our streets day and night, just isn’t anymore.” The Snow White Café and Pool Room was under new management; V.C. Grimes having purchased the business from Frankie Lawson who volunteered into the U.S. Air Force. Betty Jo Ray was the ru...
Police Report The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for January 9 - February 5, 2023. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Brandi N. Coker, Mt. View Drive, was charged with driving on a suspended driver’s license on January 9. David L. Anderson, Jennie Smith Road, was charged with shoplifting on January 15. Vivian G. Bell, Cedar Street, was charged with drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine on January 15. Regina Hawkins, Starmount Road, Gallion, Alabam...
WHEREAS, Karl R. Ensor, Jr. and Lucinda G Ensor, husband and wife, by Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”), dated February 23, 2018, and recorded on February 26, 2018, in Record Book 191, Pages 429, in the Register of Deeds Office of Lewis County, Tennessee, conveyed to Kelley Hinsley, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of a certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) described in the Deed of Trust, which Note was payable to, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, which the aforementioned Deed of Trust was sub...
Case number 2023-PR-1 in the matter of the estate of Admiral Dewey Underhill III, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 8th day of February, 2023, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of Admiral Dewey Underhill III, who died on September 9, 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...
Case number 2023-PR-8 in the matter of the estate of John Thomas Shrader, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of February, 2023, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of John Thomas Shrader, who died on January 3, 2023, 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...
Case number 2023-PR-6 in the matter of the estate of Cheryl Ann Paradise, deceased. Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of February, 2023, Letters of Administration, in respect of the estate of Cheryl Ann Paradise, who died on January 20, 2023, 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...
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated November 18, 2019, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded November 20, 2019, in Book No. 209, at Page 720, in Office of the Register of Deeds for Lewis County, Tennessee, executed by Amanda L Warman, conveying certain property therein described to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company as Trustee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage,...
