Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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A sea of green t-shirts filled the courtroom in support of the Lewis County Public Library and Archives' Librarian Crystal Nash as she prepared to ask the County for a donation at Monday night's County Commission meeting. Commissioner Robert Brewer was absent for the meeting. Commissioner Patrick Halfacre started off the meeting by making a motion to suspend the rules in order to hear the resolution before other items of business. Commissioner Austin Carroll seconded the motion, and the rules...
Recent visitors to the Lewis County Public Library and Archives will notice the newly renovated outdoor seating area beside the entrance. To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Tye Stevens selected the library for a project to improve that space for people to enjoy some quiet time at the bench. "I go to the library every Friday and know the staff really well," stated Tye. "The library is a cool place to hang out." Tye's plan to add paving stones around an existing bench and add new mulch to the...
This year’s election will be one of the more exciting elections as our County Commission will go from 18 representatives to 9. Lewis County has been moved to a new House of Representatives District, the 28th Senatorial District has changed and Lewis County, alongside Perry and Hickman, will create a Judicial District of their own, leaving Williamson County behind. Tennessee House of Representatives 69th District Lewis County was previously a part of the 71st Tennessee House of Representatives District which was represented by David Byrd. D...
October 12, 1932 - April 13, 2022 Nora Sue (Davis) Hardy, a lifelong resident of the Oak Grove Community in Hohenwald, passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 89. Nora Sue was born on October 12, 1932, to Gillie H. Davis and Ollie (Fite) Davis, in Hohenwald. She grew up and obtained her teaching degree. For two years, she taught at the old Buffalo Valley School. She then met and married the love of her life, D.T. Hardy. After they married, she began...
September 23, 1969 - April 6, 2022 Amber Layne (Holt) Parker, 52, of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Amber was born on September 23, 1969, to Anthony Lane and Delores Elaine (Harris) Holt in Hohenwald. She moved to Sand Springs with her family and graduated from Charles Page High School. She continued her education at Oklahoma State University, earning a BA Degree in Education. Amber taught at East Central High School in Tulsa for several years. She is...
September 9, 1948 ~ April 16, 2022 On the morning of April 16, 2022, James Henry Bogart unexpectedly passed away at his Hohenwald home at the age of 73. Mr. Bogart was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on September 9, 1948, to the late Christopher S. and Elizabeth M. Engelbrecht Bogart. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. After separating from the Army, James earned a degree in Data Processing and went on to be the director of IT in a New Jersey firm. At one point...
August 30, 1941 ~ April 13, 2022 Peggy Jean Cotton McClearen was born in Hohenwald on August 30, 1941, to the late Willie Cotton and Catherine McHaley Warren Cotton. She passed from this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 80. Peggy was a homemaker most of her life but also helped out with the family business, Swan View Restaurant, for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Wayne McClearen, and a brother, Don Cotton. She is survived by...
March 20, 1947 - April 14, 2022 Jimmy Duncan of Hohenwald passed from this life on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 75. Jimmy was born at the Boyce Clinic in Hohenwald on March 20, 1947, to Frank & Pauline (Simmons) Duncan. He was married to the love of his life, Judy (Clayton) Duncan. Jimmy worked his whole life as a carpenter. He was a proud member of the United States Navy and was an active member of the American Legion. Jimmy was a former member of the Lewis County Jaycees, and he also was a dedicated member of the Coffee Club at...
October 11, 1936 ~ April 14, 2022 Dudley H. Phelps, 85, was born in Kentucky on October 11, 1936, and peacefully passed away at his Hohenwald home on April 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and friends. There are currently no services planned. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements....
July 30, 1956 ~ April 17, 2022 At the age of 65, Mr. Finnis L. Barber Jr. unexpectedly passed away in his Summertown home on April 17, 2022. Finnis was born at the Boyce Clinic in Hohenwald on July 30, 1956, to Mrs. Mildred Irene Peters Barber and the late Finnis L. Barber Sr. Along with his mother he is survived by his children Joe Barber of Texas and Sunny Barber of Indiana, his brothers Tim and Harold L. Barber, and his sister Tammy Dixon. Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday...
An estimated 1,300 people could have been spotted at Memorial Park on Saturday, all excited and playing games awaiting their turn to hunt eggs at Hope Hohenwald's Eggstravaganza. There they had multiple game stations set up from frisbee throwing to tossing toilet paper! Linda Malone also brought her Inflata-World inflatables giving kids a bouncy houses, slides and obstacle courses. Lewis County's Fraternal Order of Police, the Alan Ragsdale Lodge, also pitched in to cook hotdogs and popcorn for...
The Tennessee District of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) recently presented Bishop Walter Droke with the Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual statewide conference. The award recognizes the outstanding ministry and accomplishments of over 30 years of faithful and diligent service to the body of Christ and for his contributions to the United Pentecostal Church International. Tennessee District Superintendent Doug Ellingsworth presented Bishop Droke the award alongside...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, is available through the Lewis County Health Department and can help provide nutritious food for those who are eligible. Pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children up to five years old who are at nutritional risk, have TennCare, or receive SNAP benefits, or meet income guidelines are eligible for the program. “Each month thousands of Tennesseans receive WIC benefits provided through the Tennessee Department of Health,” said Cou...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 19, 2022) — Live here, give here. There has been one day each May for the past eight years that the community has come together and showered our nonprofits with its generosity. It is 24 hours to celebrate the spirit of giving and collaboration, and ultimately, the extraordinary work that nonprofits do in Middle Tennessee. This year area nonprofits are busy preparing in a big way for The Big Payback’s ninth-annual, 24-hour online giving event on May 4-5. A total of 978 organizations from 36 counties will be par...
Jon and Necole Shepherd of Hohenwald, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kaylee Shae Alizabeth Shepherd, to Jerrid Ryan Ashmore. Kaylee is the granddaughter of Kyle and Jane Conner of Hohenwald, Butch and Violet Hindman of Lawrenceburg, and Wayne Shepherd of Summertown. She is a 2017 graduate of Lewis County High School. She is currently employed at Farm Bureau as an Auto Specialist. Jerrid is the son of Joe Ashmore of Summertown, and Sharon and Eric Holt, also of Summertown. His...
Don’t know if this is one of the winters or not but it was 47 degrees this morning and at noon it is still about 48 degrees. Wish it would just be spring and not have all this cold rainy weather. The trees and flowers are really blooming so maybe won’t be long till it is warmer at night. Then I guess we will complain about the heat when it is hot all day and night. Those I know of who are sick either at home, nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Terry Anderson, Bethann Bates, Kay Baxter, Carson Bennett, Connie Bonner, L.C. Bowen, Kat...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. The sunrise was unusually pretty this morning, a light breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, the neighbor’s cows are grazing in the pasture across the driveway and there are three baby calves laying contently in the sun. The cats were waiting for breakfast when I went out, but they had just gotten up and were still stretching and yawning, so I got them fed and then I was able to get back to my coffee. I hope everybody had a good Easter. It is hard to believe how fast this year is g...
Birthdays Vickie Finerty, April 21 Sue Kilpatrick, April 21 Jason Moore, April 21 Kylie Page Barber, April 21 Odest Reeves, April 21 Robby Layson, April 21 Lucinda Carroll, April 21 Joseph M. Rooker, April 21 Billie E. Stephens, April 21 Chris Cantrell, April 22 Joyce Gilliam, April 22 Danny Kilpatrick, April 22 Ronnie Turner, April 22 Elaine McCarthy, April 22 Donald Allen, April 22 Brian Griner, April 22 Dallas Lee Williams, April 22 Norene Knapp, April 22 Shelly Sandoval, April 23 Jessie Staggs, April 23 Katrina Scott, April 23 Robbie...
Come on out and get ready to cheer as the Lewis County High School and Middle School bands will be performing concerts for the public to attend! The High School Spring Band and Choir Concert will be Tuesday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The Middle School Band Concert will be Tuesday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school auditorium....
April 17, 1952 The Lewis County Quarterly Court passed a resolution prohibiting the use of the Courthouse grounds for tent shows of any kind or character. The Sheriff was ordered to enforce the provisions of this resolution. J.C. Bisbee had announced in the previous week’s newspaper (April 10) that Bisbee’s Comedians would pitch a tent on the courthouse. The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company announced that the charge for local calls from public telephones would be increased to 10...
NOTICE OF GRAND JURY MEETING “It is the duty of your Grand Jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in this county. Any person having knowledge or proof that such an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the Grand Jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotates, 40-12-104.” The foreperson of this county is presently: Donald Duncan, 2174 Summertown Hwy., Hohenwald, Tennessee. “The Grand Jury will meet on Monday, May 2, 20...
Tommy Taylor, center, recently celebrated his one year work anniversary with Lewis County Government. "Tommy does a great job in our Maintenance Department, and I appreciate his service to our community," said County Mayor Jonah Keltner. Pictured presenting Tommy with a certificate for his service are, from left, Mayor Keltner, Taylor, and Director of Facilities Derek Powers....
One of the best things to happen for Senior Health and Fitness Exercise Classes in the past 20 years was setting them to music. It has provided an exercise opportunity for many seniors who no longer want to jog or run. In addition, exercising to music provides one less excuse to those of us who would choose to skip fitness classes because it is too hot or raining. Music provides a sense of pace and the motivation to keep at it, in contrast to other, more isolated activities such as stationary bike or even walking on the treadmill. The pace can...
“But I’ll keep workin’/As long as my two hands are fit to use…” – Merle Haggard I haven’t run away and joined the circus, but I am nearing the age when a financial safety net admittedly has the allure of the Sirens of Greek mythology. Yes, before long, yours truly COULD conceivably abandon the rat race and apply for early Social Security benefits. I would have to adjust to the reduced income very delicately. If I restricted my “riotous” lifestyle any further, it would be SIX FEET UNDER. But w...
Senate approves proposed civics institute at UT-Knoxville The Senate continued to wind down its business as many important bills received final approval this week. The Senate passed Governor Bill Lee’s proposal to establish the Institute of American Civics at Tennessee’s largest public university. Senate Bill 2410 locates the institute within the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Governor Lee announced the proposal during his...
