Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Lewis County Schools Coordinator of School Health Sasha Powers was recently recognized as South Central Tennessee CSH Coordinator of the Year by the state of Tennessee. "Mrs. Powers has been instrumental this year in her efforts to keep our schools open and functional during the COVID crisis," said Director of Lewis County Schools, Benny Pace. Powers has worked as Coordinator of School Health for 14 years and has been responsible for several grants awarded to Lewis County Schools. "She has been...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board Meeting Room located at 206 South Court St. All members were present, Chair Glenda Atkinson, Vice-Chair Johnny Clayton, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Paula Dyer, Blake Farr, Lindsey Himes, Jackie Holt, and Phyllis Townsend. The invocation was given by Hayden Bass. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wendell Kelley. Upon motion by Mr. Clayton and seconded by Ms. Couch, the Consent Agenda was approved: Approved minutes of the...
Highland Corporation Charitable Foundation recently made a $1,000 donation to Friends of the Lewis County Library for the library expansion project, "Building for the Future - Preserving the Past." In making the donation, Highland Corporation representative Karen Schmittou stated, "We are happy to contribute to the library expansion project." The library is deeply appreciative of this generous donation which will help the library to better serve the 21st century needs of our community. The...
Angelina Caprio was awarded with the $100 check for last week's Warm Up Your Winter contest on Friday, March 12th. The week's sentence was "Rising temperatures signaled spring is coming soon." The check came as an early birthday present for Caprio as she stated her birthday was on Saturday. "I'm so excited," said Caprio, "I've never won anything like this before." This is the final week to win $100 toward toward your electric bill with our Warm Up Your Winter contest! See contest details, page...
James Henry Berry of Collinwood, TN was born April 18, 1927 in Wayne County, the son of the late Henry and Elsie Horton Berry. He was united in marriage to the former Iva Jean Bryant on December 7, 1952. Mr. Berry was retired from Murray Ohio Manufacturing Co. in Lawrenceburg. He was a member of the Collinwood Freewill Baptist Church in Collinwood and served in the United States Army. Mr. Berry is survived by his wife, Iva Jean Bryant Berry and daughter, Benita Smith and husband, Mike, all of...
Pruitt Hyatt, 97, of Hohenwald passed away on Sunday, March 14th, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 15, 1923, to Howard A. Dewberry and Nina Hyatt, in Lawrence County. He served in World War II in the United States Marine Corp. He was married to the love of his life, Joanne (Hinson) Hyatt, and they lived a long and happy life together. He was a professional barber in Columbia for many years until his retirement. He and Joanne were members of the Baptist Church in Hohenwald. He is...
Rodney Duane Judd, 55, unexpectedly passed away at his Hohenwald residence on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Duane and Marjorie (Smith) Judd on March 13, 1965. Along with his parents, Judd was preceded in death by his nephew Kelly Flood and sister Ada Ayott. Mr. Judd was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed all types of hunting from deer to turkey. His true passion was heading to the pond out back and trying to beat his record of the biggest catfish caught....
Ruby Mae Cross, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home in Hohenwald. Ms. Cross was born May 28, 1940 in Linden to the late Elijah and Pearl (Duncan) McCuiston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Cross; step-father, Claude Ward; brother, Richard McCuiston; sister, Roberta Shelton; and step-son Gregory Earl Cross. She is survived by her daughter, Reba (Richard) Proctor; son, Jack (Tracy) Cross; three grandchildren, Danny Harrington, Jana...
Vicky "Spitsfire" Garland, age 64, of Lawrenceburg, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim B. and Doris Toone Dodson, and one brother, Bill Dodson. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Garland of Lawrenceburg; one son, Jesse Garland (Patti Armer) of Yuma, Arizona; two brothers, Ronald Dodson (Karen) of Hohenwald, and John Dodson of Culleoka; five sisters, Inez Ogle of...
Mrs. Paulette Horner Whitwell, 76, of Lobelville passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home. She was born in Lobelville to the late Joseph Percey Horner and Nina Pearleene Black Horner. Paulette worked at Red Kapp and Bates, LLC. She enjoyed going fishing and camping. Mrs. Whitwell was a member of the Linden Church of Christ. Her most enjoyable time was spent babysitting her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Kay Horner. Survivors include...
On the evening of March 5, 2021, Christopher Nathaniel Barnes, 23, passed away suddenly in Lewis County. He was born in Nashville on June 27, 1997 to Elizabeth Marie Hudgins and the Michael E. Barnes. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Bonnie Hudgins, aunts Linda McConnell and Deborah Jean Hudgins; and uncles Roy Hudgins Jr. and Kenneth Ray Kephart. Christopher enjoyed spending his time working his way to a win on computer games and catching a wrestling event. He was...
Raymond 'Ray' C. McLaughlin, 71 of Hohenwald passed away on March 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard R. and Margaret C. McLaughlin of Bradenton, Florida. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Janice "Jan" McLaughlin. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Looyengood and her son Andrew, and sister Deborah (Drew) LaPres, all residing in Florida; children, Gordon Todd of Tennessee, Kristen (Kevin) Metty of Alabama, two grandchildren, Alex & Piper Metty, and...
Always and Forever Grooming held a fundraising event during the last weekend of February for the Police and Sheriff's Departments to help fund their K-9 Divisions. Business owners, Danielle Middleton and Kevin Baker, were excited to announce that they had bathed 65 dogs in just two days and raised $2,500! "We appreciate the love and support the community and local businesses gave," said Middleton and Baker. "We know first hand what these handlers spend... We are glad that we could help support...
After years of sitting abandoned, and after endless owners who thought they could restore it, one of the oldest houses built in Hohenwald was finally pulled down last week to be replaced by two new houses. The house, sitting next to the Boyce Clinic at 209 South Park was built in 1905 by A.B. Cooper, grandson of Lt. General Robert Melville Cooper, who served under Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans and who made the nails for Meriwether Lewis's coffin. Robert Melville Cooper said at the...
The Lewis County Middle School Panthers baseball team travelled to Hampshire to take on the Hawks in a doubleheader on Friday, March 12th. With heavy rain falling to start the first game, Jalen Smith and Steele Moseley each walked before a run-scoring groundout by Brayden Whitlow plated Smith and an error plated Moseley to put the Panthers up 2-0. Sam Moore would single to center and Kolt Skelton would draw a walk before the Hawks picked up the second out of the inning. With two outs Moore would score on a wild pitch and the Panthers would add...
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 met Thursday, March 11th with 11 people present. Items needed were collected to take to the residents of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville. A thank you note was received from the Perry County Food Bank for the monetary donation. More Vietnam Veteran pins, as well as widow's pins, have been ordered for distribution as a way of honoring and thanking the soldiers for their service to our country. A Membership Ceremony was conducted by President,...
Morgan McKissack and Bill Lampley announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Morgan is the daughter of Mylie McKissack and Travis McKissack. She is the granddaughter of Barbara and Travis McKissack, Ed and Betty Williams, and Sharon and Jimmy Miller. Bill is the son of Rodger and Joyce Lampley. Morgan is a 2015 graduate of Lewis County High School. She received her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Freed-Hardeman University in December of 2018. She will receive her master's degree...
Demedrian Odom, 7th grade student at Lewis County Middle School , showed several acts of kindness and thoughtfulness throughout the week. He noticed students and teachers who needed help and didn't hesitate to step up and take action! LCMS thanks Dee for displaying great character....
By Dorothy Warf It seems that spring is here but I am sure that ol’man winter will once again rise up with some cold weather; it is too early for this weather to last. There are some who have started planting stuff in their gardens, guess if it is not planted it will not grow. I for one am ready for this weather to last and more flowers and shrubs to bloom. We have had some showers around the area lately and is forecasted for most of the week. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: David and Joyce Barnes, G...
Well it is a cool morning, not bad cold like we’ve been having. I don’t have a fire in the old heating stove this morning. It sure is a peaceful morning here in our little valley. A little breeze is blowing - it is just enough to move the wind chimes. I have my cup of hot coffee, it sure is good. The cats have all eaten and are back on their beds. We set our clocks forward last night, it takes a little while for people to get used to the change. I wake up every morning at the same time, with or without an alarm clock, and so do the cats, The...
Birthdays Dennis Wayne Barber, March 18 Shaina Schwartz, March 18 Barry Field, March 18 Mike Pace, March 18 Catie Cameron Stewart, March 18 Troy Woodie, March 19 Melinda Williams, March 19 Vikki Cogdill, March 19 Russ Carroll, March 19 Jeremy Ricketts, March 19 Melissa Quillen, March 19 Tony Holt, March 19 Krissy R. Smith, March 19 Mike Ricketts, March 19 Gayle Vineyard, March 20 Gordon Ricketts, March 20 Alan Reeves, March 20 Brenda Runions, March 20 Danny Treadwell, March 20 Ricky Jones, March 20 Lisa Owen, March 20 Crystal Staggs, March 20...
March 15, 1951 The main headline for the week was “Buy A Shrine Junior League Paper Sunday, Help A Crippled Child.” The annual paper sale was scheduled for March 18. The newspaper reported that a total of 14 Lewis County children had received free treatment at the Junior League Home for Crippled Children during 1951. Photos and/or names of some of the children were published to help draw support for this fundraiser. The following Lewis County residents were inducted into the U. S. Army: Rufus Ackers, Jr.Clyde Clifton, Claude Davidson, Jr., Cha...
“My father and mother were Irish, and I am Irish, too.” As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches, I keep remembering that song from our third-grade music book, which strove to examine music from an international perspective (WITHOUT a “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” detour into “Come see the cultural appropriation inherent in the system!”) I am proud of my Scots-Irish heritage; but at the time, when I discussed the music assignments with my father, it was unsettling to hear him talk about the son...
Legislation which aims to get bureaucracy out of the way in the reopening of hospitals in Tennessee’s distressed rural counties overcame its first hurdle during the week of March 8th with approval by the Senate Health and Welfare Committee. Senate Bill 255 would permit the reestablishment of a hospital, without first obtaining a Certificate of Need (CON), in distressed counties designated by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development as tier two, three, or four. CON is a lega...
Republican leaders this week advanced legislation aimed at further protecting first responders through the Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 511 was amended to add new language under the current definition of terrorism that creates new protections for law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, correctional officers, department of corrections employees, and other emergency medical rescue workers. The bill raises the offense of murdering an on-duty first responder for their profession to an act of terrorism. If convicted, the...
