Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Sheriff Department received a call of a vehicle stolen from 412 Market on Linden Highway/Highway 412 West at 9:41 a.m. Thursday, February 18. Captain Matt Tiller was first on the scene, followed by Deputy Nick Reeves and Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick. Cpt. Tiller spoke with the victim, Talford 'Jay' Anthony of Hohenwald, who stated that he filled his vehicle, a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 truck, with fuel and pulled up to the building, leaving the keys in it, doors unlocked and the vehicle...
A resolution was brought before the County Commission on Monday night requesting that the Airport’s name be changed from “John A. Baker Field” to “Paul Bridges Field.” All commissioners were present except for Ronnie Brewer and Jason Fite. Bridges served as the Airport Manager at the Lewis County Airport for 40 years without ever requesting pay. During that time he donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of his time and labor to the airport and Lewis County Government, as well as helped secure millions of dollars in grants, read the resol...
Talmadge "Biff" Spencer Bradley Jr., age 65 of Hohenwald, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a native of Lawrence County and was retired from Dana Corporation. He survived by his four children, Talmadge Spencer Bradley III, Roeanna Marie Bradley, Roenna "Winky" Elizabeth Bradley, and Rheanna Lane Bradley; siblings, Robert Reece Bradley of Hohenwald, Malada Mae Miesch of Virginia Beach, VA, and Cynthia Renae Burns of Anna,...
On the evening of February 15, 2021, Thomas L. South left this earthly world at the age of 69 in his Hohenwald home. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Lawrence County to the late Riley Preston and Lovie Hunter South. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by Riley Carl South, Bobby South and sister Jettie Kelly. Tom was a man of few words but a man of many abilities. He enjoyed his work. Mr. South enjoyed being in his shop working on various projects from welding to other mechanical...
Owen McCrory Derryberry, Jr., of the Totty’s Bend Community, was born January 26, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to Owen McCrory Derryberry, Sr. and Ethel Talley Derryberry and died February 12, 2021, at the age of 92 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Derryberry was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Derryberry; daughter Nancy Derryberry; and sister Dorothy Walters. Mr. Derryberry is survived by his sons, Thomas Murray Derryberry of Duck River and Robert Steven Derryberry of California; three grandchildren and six g...
Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth (Whitehead) Duncan passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at AHC Lewis County, at the age of 99. Mamie was born on September 19, 1921, to Enoch Whitehead and Myrtle (Sharp) Whitehead, in Waynesboro. She eventually married Clovis Edwin "Pop" Duncan, and they resided in Hohenwald. She was a loving housewife and ensured her family was taken care of above all else. She and Pop were dedicated members of Flatrock Church of Christ. She is survived by her daughter,...
Mr. Sidney Roy Tompkins, age 76 of Hohenwald, passed away on February 17, 2021 at Maury Regional with his wife by his side. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine on June 17, 1944 to the late Leon and Elsie Green Tompkins. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Alcide) Carney. On January 10, 1970, he married his soulmate, Nancy Case, and during their 51 years of marriage they enjoyed many family camping trips. Sid enjoyed anything outdoors from bird hunting, to...
Wayne Russell Beasley was born on March 19, 1947 and went to join his loved ones on February 18, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 54 years, Doris Leverette Beasley; daughter, Candi Beasley Shaver (Jeff) of Lyles; son, John Aaron Beasley (Rhiannon) of Centerville; sister Loretta Bolton (Jim) of Racine, WI; brothers, Mark Beasley (Pam) of Fairview and Ray Beasley of Hermitage; step-brother. Don Hughes (Madia) of Fairview and step-sister. Debbie Fields (Cubby-deceased) of...
Edward Huston Gray, age 70, of Summertown, passed away Monday, February 08, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Huston is survived by his wife, Angela Gray of Summertown; his daughter, Dawn Blanchette (Ray) of Hohenwald; son, John Gray (Amy) of Summertown; grandchildren, Chris Blanchette, Jada Gray, and Justus Gray; great-grandchildren, Will Blanchette and Cane Blanchette; as well as many other family members. Huston was born in Lawrence County to Edward Gray and Audi...
Mr. Douglas Wayne Spurgeon, age 69 of Hohenwald, unexpectedly passed away at his home on February 15, 2021. He was born in Lewis County on October 14, 1951 to the late Clarence and Mildred Duncan Spurgeon. Doug was a frequent visitor to the City Café where he enjoyed sitting and talking to the locals. Mr. Spurgeon was a lifelong member of Bass Masters. On nice days he would head to the Tennessee River to fish with hopes of catching enough to host a family fish fry that evening. Mr. Spurgeon is...
Lonnie "Sonny" Creighton Bates passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2021. Sonny was born on June 13, 1933 in Hanna, LA to Nora Allen Bates and Lyman Creighton Bates. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth and husband Richard Stevens. and Beth and husband John Starnes. He is also survived by nieces. Pam Tomme, Kathy and husband Dave Young and nephew Jimmy Shirley. At the age of 15 after losing his father to an accident, Sonny became very close with Mary Evelyn and Orlean Jowers....
Barbara Gail Royse Smith, age 73, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg. She was a native of Pulaski, retired Contract Manager for Vanity Fair, and attended Mars Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Willodean Moore Royse. She is survived by her husband, Larry Smith of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Tommy Wright (Lisa) of Loretto, and Brent Smith (Heather) of Collinwood; two daughters, Tonya...
Landon Cicero Landon Joseph Cicero, 13, resident of Overhead Bridge Road in the Hampshire Community, died Sunday, February 21, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Jim O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m.. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Boy Scout Troop 154 Campership...
Dear Editor, The United States is not a Democracy, it is a Republic. When asked what kind of country we have, Benjamin Franklin said, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” Our Pledge of Allegiance states, “and to the Republic for which it stands.” Most of our federal politicians and ‘bureau-rats’ only have allegiance to themselves and their love of money. Teddy Roosevelt said, “It is absolutely impossible for a Republic long to endure if it becomes either corrupt or cowardly.” The Democrats (Socialists) are corrupt, and the Republicans (Ri...
The Lewis County Elks delivered gift baskets to our local First Responders including the Police Department, Sheriff's Department, Dispatch, Fire Department, and EMS personnel on Monday, February 8. The Post Office was also delivered a gift basket on behalf of Post Office Appreciation Day which was on February 4. The baskets included pre-packaged snacks and drinks, for pandemic safety, and thank you cards. All items in the baskets were donated by caring members from the Lewis County Elks #2883....
Lewis County Election Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 9 at 5:30 pm at the Election Commission Office, 35 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN....
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Asian elephant Shirley at age 72. Shirley retired to The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 1999 after spending 24 years in the circus and another 22 years as the sole elephant on exhibition at the Louisiana Purchase Zoo and Gardens in Monroe, LA. At 72 years old, Shirley defied all odds as one of the oldest elephants in captivity and lived well beyond the life expectancy for a captive Asian elephant. Shirley was...
Just ended a week of ice and snow and it hung around for a long time. Some of it is still around even after the rain we had last night. It is on the buildings and on the ground, but a lot of it has left and maybe it will be the last one for the season. Many children and others, like some young at heart adults, enjoyed a week of sledding and building snowmen and just enjoying being outside in some of God’s beautiful scenery. Hopefully it was not too hard for you to get around and that you were not confined for too long. It is good to me to be a...
Birthdays Shaunda Sealey, February 25 Crystal Talley, February 25 Shawn Pollock, February 25 Jamie Stovall, February 25 Dustin Stutts, February 25 Ruth Brown, February 25 Bobby Williams, February 26 Janie Cogdill, February 26 Michael Wix, February 26 Connie Sharp, February 26 Kailee Keltner, February 26 Jessica Brown, February 27 Kenneth Whitehead, Jr., February 27 Randy Mercer, February 27 Rhonda French, Febrary 27 Rosemary Clayton, February 27 Al Frazier, February 27 Trinity Tanner, February 27 Treston Tanner, February 27 Jean Swaw, February...
February 23, 1961 Statistics were published on each of the members of the LCHS Panthers boys basketball team. Melvin Brackeen was the high scorer for the year with 252 points, hitting 43 percent from the field and 63 percent from the foul line. Jerry Perry was the next high scorer for the year with 214 points, hitting 32 percent of his shots from the field and 26 percent from the free throw line. Pittman Baker ranked third with 209 points, hitting 36 percent from the field and 63 percent from the free throw line. The following news items were r...
The second stimulus check for $600 being distributed to Americans has led to unprecedented online scams that broke the $300 million milestone. The IRS reported 3.3 million payments totaling $5.7 billion were made in Tennessee for the first round and residents should be on alert for the most common scams currently being used. The FTC has received more than 340,668 reports of fraud relating to Coronavirus, costing victims more than $321 million as of February 3. Google reported during the first stimulus it was blocking 18 million scam emails...
Yes, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since February 20, 1971 – but it’s still hard to believe that Granny Tyree (my father’s mother) has been gone for 50 years. Oh, I shouldn’t have been caught off-guard. All the joys, sorrows, friendships, jobs, technological innovations and cultural upheavals of five decades leave this former 10-year-old with only hit-and-miss memories of Sarah Elizabeth Gipson Tyree (a.k.a. “Sallie Bet”). Perhaps I’ll consult my older cousins when I write my memoir (“The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tyree”),...
Top ranking is testament to innovative post-secondary education initiatives Tennessee’s innovative workforce partnerships and game-changing education reform for skills which are in high demand has created a steady pipeline of qualified workers. It has led to Tennessee being ranked first in the South Central Region for workforce development according to Site Selection Magazine. Tennessee is leading the way nationwide in post-secondary education initiatives, including Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) program, Drive to 55 ini...
Many people turn to space heaters—both electric models and those powered by kerosene or wood— as a convenient source of warmth in winter months. However, space heaters can be dangerous if not used properly. Space heater hazards stem not just from fires caused by contact with or close proximity to heating elements. They also include fires started by flammable fuels used in the heaters, defective wiring in the appliance, and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improper ventilation. Here are some tips for using your electric space heater saf...
Are you or someone you know struggling to afford your energy bills right now? A federally funded program may be able to help. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, may be able to help you pay your home energy costs through a direct payment to your utility account with Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. Eligibility requirements for LIHEAP are based on your income and how many people live in your home. To apply, complete an application and submit required documentation to your county’s LIHEAP agency. Area agencies in...
