Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Most know, Hohenwald/Lewis County has many who qualify as 'The Best' at what they do. But, hey, the Best of Lewis County is a fun competition and we appreciate everyone who participated. Voter turnout was record breaking this year! Be assured, the winners in the 2022 Best of Lewis County, found in a special section of this week's paper, adequately earned bragging rights as The Best in this annual contest and their friends and customers turned out to write in their votes. Tonya Woodward was...
Hohenwald Police Department officers were able to seize over approximately 25 grams of methamphetamine and several pressed pills containing Fentanyl last week. HPD Officers performed a routine traffic stop last Tuesday afternoon which resulted in the confiscation of pressed pills. "Pressed pills are a major problem in our community," said Hohenwald Police Chief Kip Kelsey. "Pressed pills contain Fentanyl." Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever that is similar to morphine but is...
Year after year Lewis County citizens get to vote for their favorite businesses and people in the community for our Readers Choice contest. Often times those who were named Best Man and Best Woman were the result of hard work behind the scenes, and this year that is especially true. If you don't recognize the names Tonya Woodward or Kevin Baker, that would be because they rarely point the spotlight in their direction and instead shine the attention on their shared passion: Hope Hohenwald. The...
For the last several weeks, Lewis County Elks Riders have been hard at work organizing a fundraiser for the National Elks Riders Brain Injury Ride. Little miss Parklynn Whitehead and her family were selected from the community as the beneficiary for the fundraising. Parklynn is the little sister of Bexley and daughter of Brandon and Layla Whitehead. The Elks and their guests started out at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, making stops at the Columbia, Lewisburg, Pulaski and Lawrenceburg lodges...
April 28, 1939 - April 7, 2022 Dempsey Edward Gordon, born April 28, 1939, to the late Demps Goodman and Verlie Floyd, passed away at his home, on April 7, 2022, at the age of 82. Mr. Dempsey was born and raised in Lewis County and was a member of the Class of 1957. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. On March 12, 1976, he married the love of his life, Glenda Prince, and just last month had celebrated 46 years of marriage. He and his wife were members of the Hohenwald Church of Christ. H...
May 13, 1982 ~ April 7, 2022 Joshua Kayo Phillips unexpectedly passed away on April 7, 2022, at his Hohenwald home at the age of 39. Josh was born in Maury County to Maria Rose Phillips and the late Kayo Phillips on May 13, 1982. Anyone who knew him knew he had a very sweet, giving, loving heart. He was a loving son, father, and brother. In his quiet time, he would produce beautiful pieces of work with his drawings or strum his guitar while listening to his favorite bands. Recently he began...
October 21, 1946 ~ April 5, 2022 Karl Robert Ensor Jr., of Hohenwald, died peacefully at Maury Regional in Columbia, on April 5, 2022 at the age of 76. Karl was born on October 21, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to Karl Robert Ensor Sr. and Bertie Mae Harris. He served in the US Army and was married several times throughout his life. Karl is survived by his children, Michael Ensor of East Peoria, IL, Lynn Osborne of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Kathy Bryant of East Peoria, Karl Ensor Ill of East...
December 16, 1982 ~ March 31, 2022 On March 31, 2022, Brian Lane Baugus left this earthly world at the age of 39 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Brian was born in Lawrenceburg, on December 16, 1982, to Mary Ann Carroll Hobbs and the late Clifford Baugus. Along with his mother, Brian is survived by his children, Simon Carroll, Taylor Baugus, Ayslyn Hedrick, and Madison Morris; and his brother, Barry Baugus. In honoring Brian's wishes there will be no services planned. Adair Funeral and...
December 5, 1950 ~ April 6, 2022 John Hester Warden peacefully passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on April 6, 2022, at the age of 71. Mr. Warden was born in Davidson County on December 5, 1950, to the late Herbert Grant Warden Sr. and Ethel Lena Harris Warden. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Martha Warden of Chicago, James Warden of Nashville, Paul Warden and his half-brother, Thomas Mohan of Tennessee. Mr. Warden leaves behind to carry on his memory his six children, Melissa R. Warden, John...
January 27, 1972 ~ April 4, 2022 Donna Renea Swaw Landers, 50, of Linden passed away Monday April 4, 2022 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. She was the daughter of James Lonnie Swaw and the late Wanda Faye Frazier Swaw. She enjoyed writing poems and had several published. She was caregiver for her daughter and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Tim Swaw. Survivors include her husband, Scotty Landers; her father, James Lonnie Swaw of Centerville;...
May 13, 1951 ~ March 13, 2022 Barbara J. Hipps-Stutts peacefully passed away on March 13, 2022, just two months shy of her 71st birthday. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 13, 1951, to the late Frank Edward Stutts Sr. and Chessie Martin Stutts. Ms. Barbara was a Seventh Day Keeper and was often found spending her quiet time in past years studying her bible. She loved to travel, especially to take a leisurely drive down the Natchez Trace with no destination in mind. She loved to go flea...
Hope Hohenwald, Inc. has planned their Easter EGGstravaganza for Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 p.m. It will be held at Lewis County Memorial Park, 115 Forrest Avenue. This free event will have more than 20,000 Easter eggs. Tickets will be available for food on-site. For more information, call 931-796-2722 or e-mail [email protected]....
A long time fixture of Hohenwald, the Ice House was demolished Tuesday, April 12, citing safety concerns with the building. The property is owned by The Lewis County Historical Society. Announced in the Lewis County Herald in the January 20, 1927 edition, 'Hohenwald to get modern ice plant; coca cola plant to operate in connection with ice plant.' Built on property on Mill Street across from what is now Highland Corporation, the Hohenwald Coal and Ice Company went in service in May of 1927...
The United States Postal Service in Hohenwald, Tennessee is accepting applications for the position of Rural Carrier Associate . If interested in applying, go to USPS.com/careers to apply....
Lewis County Public Library and Archives will be showing the latest movie for the teen book-to-movie club, Movie Mates and Book Buds, on April 20, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. We will start watching the movie in which Hazel and Augustus meet and bond over their cancer stories and learn how to live in concert with their diagnosis. The movie will take two showings to watch fully. This movie is rated PG-13, and this program is for teens 13-18. Movie Mates and Book Buds is a program that runs in collaboration...
Eighteen members of the Lewis County Elks #2883 attended the Tennessee Elks Association Convention in Gatlinburg March 31 - April 2, 2022. Pictured are, front from left, Brandy Rippeto Bennett, Kaitlyn Basile, Bret William Hankins, Gina Cameron Barber, Edna Skelton, and Ralph Skelton; middle, Jeff Kinion, Dawn McDaniel, Pam Skelton Cotham, Carole M. Hankins, Lisa Tibbs, Kellie Stutts McGee, Tony McGee, Brandi Sharp, and Charlotte Runions; back, Eric Talley, Tony (Pineapple) Barber and James...
A total of 511 runners and walkers participated in the 2022 Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot at Riverwalk Park on Saturday, April 2, raising approximately $30,000 for the Maury Regional Health Care Foundation thanks to contributions from racers and local sponsors. Proceeds from the Mule Kick 5K & 1-Mile Trot, which was presented by First Farmers Bank, help to support Maury Regional Health’s mobile medical unit. The mobile medical unit serves at-risk and uninsured patients throughout the region and has touched the lives of thousands of individuals s...
Hohenwald FFA brought home first place in the District Horticulture Competition on April 5, 2022 in Waynesboro. The competition included Plant ID, Tool ID, Written Test on Nursery/Landscape, and Plant Propagation. The Horticulture Team members, pictured with teacher Lori Moseley, are from left, Andon Lowery, Parker Schmittou, Jace Fite, and Rett Middleton....
A Super Hero birthday theme party was held for Hunter and Easton Boyd on April 10, 2022 at their Hohenwald home. Hunter turned five on April 7 and Easton turned one on March 29. Guest enjoyed finger foods and cupcakes and children were sent home with goodie bags. Hunter and Easton are the sons of Timmy and Tiffany Boyd, the grandsons of Tim and Tonya Boyd, and Leroy and the late Kim Holloway. Great-grandparents are McKinley and Norma Wages, Roger and Sue Holloway and the late Frank and Shelby...
Shannon and Gerry Bennett were married May 6, 1972, at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church by Reverend M.S. Sprouse. They have lived in Lewis County since their marriage. A 50th wedding anniversary will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 2902 Buffalo Road in Hohenwald. All family and friends are invited to celebrate....
Oakley and Ashley Carroll are proud to announce the birth of their third baby boy, Dixon Ryan Carroll. Dixon was born on March 10, 2022 at 7:57 p.m. weighing six pounds and 10 ounces and was 19 and a half inches long. His grandparents are Alan and Linda Mutchler, David Carroll, and Tammy Carroll. Great-grandparents are Eddie and Betty Carroll and the late Jackie and Norma Skelton. Dixon was welcomed home by his big brothers, Wyatt Reece and Ruston Alan....
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley, the sky is blue and the sun is shining, it is so calm and peaceful. It was a little cool but I just had to take a few minutes to sit on the porch and enjoy everything that God was showing me. There was peace all around me, it seems the trees, the grass and every bush now has a little green to it, the birds were singing and I could hear the doves calling each other and across the driveway there were three deer. Then I looked down and saw that the cats were sitting there in the sunshine...
I believe we are seeing the first of what many call the winters of spring, the one we just had must be redbud winter for they are really pretty along the roads and in the woods. I guess the next one will be dogwood and they are beginning to bloom now, I have seen a few that are almost open. The temperature has been mild during the day and cold or cool in the night as a couple of mornings it was in the low thirties on the creek. This past weekend was cool on Saturday early but later was nice and the children could even be outside.Sunday was a...
Birthdays Harold Brown, April 14 Patty Seiber, April 14 Mary French, April 14 Miriam Fly, April 14 Melissa Roberson, April 14 Judy Simpson, April 14 Janie Ridings, April 14 James Ridings, April 14 Barbara Wallace, April 15 Terry Bunch, April 15 Carol Ann Brown, April 15 Marty Baxter, April 15 Ruby Mathis, April 15 Michael Stewart, April 15 Kalum Halfacre, April 15 Kenley Crowell DePriest, April 15 Ben Brewer, April 15 Lee Williams, April 16 Amanda Adcox Blanks, April 16 Aleczandria Blocker, April 16 Whit Roper, April 16 Donya Talley, April 16...
April 10, 1952 The State Highway Department announced that the highway between Hohenwald and Linden would be relocated down Coon Creek, intersecting the highway at Parnell School on Coon Creek, 2.5 miles east of Linden. This change would shorten the distance to Linden by more than three miles. J.C. Bisbee announced that Bisbees Comedians would make their annual appearance in Hohenwald the following week. Bisbee would pitch his tent theatre on the Court House lot. His show was scheduled to...
