Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the courthouse to discuss approval of loans for the new high school, giving a one-time bonus to county employees who were left out of the previous bonuses and increasing the weekly allowance of pit material at the dump. All commissioners were present except for Aren Ragsdale. During the alloted time for public input, Angela Leigh spoke to give the commissioners and audience an idea of why they should support and approve of the loans for a new high school. “Prior to w...
The Lewis County Schools Food Service Department will be serving free meals beginning on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Elementary Cafeteria and continuing thru Thursday, June 30. Parents can drive thru and pick-up lunch and breakfast for students between 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The Summer Feeding Program will serve free meals to any child 18 years and younger. The program will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. For questions or more information, call the School Food Service Department at 931-96-3486. This...
In a unanimous decision by the Lewis County Board of Education, Dr. Tracy McAbee was officially declared Lewis County's preferred candidate for Director of Schools. The decision was announced in an unanimous roll call vote during last week's School Board meeting and the decision became official on Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022, when Dr. McAbee signed his contract with Lewis County Schools. During last week's meeting, two concerned citizens asked the board to consider a two-year contract...
Mickey "Pete" Murphy, 49, was only out of jail for four weeks before he was arrested by Hohenwald Police Department K-9 Officer Robbie Hooks and Narcotics Officer Brandon Pace on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Murphy had failed to meet with his probation officer which led to the issuance of a state arrest warrant. This allowed HPD Officers to make contact with Murphy when they spotted him on a scooter. Murphy had 18 grams of methamphetamine in his possession. The HPD officers placed Murphy under...
Dennis Lee Seale entered a guilty plea to a reduced charge of second degree murder in the 2017 death of Brian Deavers. Seale was sentenced to 19 years on a court of second degree murder. Seale must serve 100% of that sentence. Seale was also sentenced to six years for aggravated burglary and an additional four years for vandalism, with each of those sentences running consecutive. Seale was given jail credits, he has been incarcerated since August 17. Other charges were nolled in the plea...
October 8, 1950 ~ May 10, 2022 In the early morning hours of May 10, 2022, Danny Sisco Loveless, 71, peacefully passed away at his home in Hohenwald, surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born in Centerville, on October 8, 1950. From a very early age Danny was fearless, hardworking and full of life. His father, L.C., taught him how to weld and various other skills at around age 10. He also taught him to be very giving and instilled a strong work ethic early in life. In 1969 he entered the...
Steven Cole Bates left this earthly world on the exact day he entered it 21 years ago on May 10th. Cole was born in Maury County to Steven Brandon and Kasey Lane Bates. Cole was very much a family guy and loved spending time with them any time he could. Many of his friends were considered more than that in his book, they were also his family. With his heart of gold, he was always there when someone needed him. Always smiling, never complaining, and there to encourage everyone to never give up....
February 29, 1936 - May 12, 2022 Bill Skelton, a resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on to his eternal home on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the age of eighty-six. Bill was born in Hohenwald on February 29, 1936, to Albert Harrison Skelton and Bessie Ann (Fain) Skelton, and was one of thirteen children. He married the love of his life and his best friend, Lucy Davidson, and together they raised their family. Bill was retired from the United States Air Force. He served his country proudly...
May 11, 2022 - May 11, 2022 Ashton Gage Clark, infant son of Hunter Clark and Denise Yerry, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Maury Regional Medical Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Directors are assisting the family with arrangements and condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmothers, Jolene Rodgers of Hohenwald and Deana Stewart of Columbia; paternal grandmother,...
March 22, 1969 - May 16, 2022 Roderick Paul Fountain, born March 22, 1969, in Wichita, Kansas to the late Richard Fountain and Lois (Hultzen) Fountain, passed away at his home on May 14, 2022, at the age of 53. Mr. Fountain, a truck driver by trade, was headed to Alabama to visit his grandfather, when he happened to drive through Hohenwald. He fell in love with the place and decided it was a place he wanted to live. So in 2001, he moved to Hohenwald, and in 2004 married Lisa (Durham) Fountain....
Patricia "Patty" Ann Zervas, age 68, wife of Robert Harry Zervas, and a resident of Hohenwald, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, at her residence. Patty was born on May 22, 1953, in Dearborn, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Elvis Edward Qualls and the late Anna Lizak Qualls. She married Robert Harry Zervas on August 22, 1973, and together they had two children. She loved nature and was passionate about holistic health. She loved life, people, children, and helping others. In addition...
Skelton Cemetery on Cane Creek have planned a Decoration Day on May 21, 2022 at 12 noon. Donations are very much needed. Contact Tammy Skelton Carroll at 931-628-3230....
The annual meeting and decoration day for Culp Cemetery is planned for Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Culp Cemetery in Wayne County on Beech Creek Road. The cemetery is running short of funds and everyone is encouraged to bring a donation if you have loved ones at rest at the cemetery. Anyone not able to attend, contact Treasurer Si Culp at 931-212-8213 or President Roy Pevahouse at 931-676-3639. Feel free to wear a mask if you wish....
Palestine Homecoming is planned for May 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery. Please make plans to attend. Anyone not able to attend, may send their donation to Regions Bank in care of Palestine Cemetery Fund....
Linda Skelton Whitehead of Waxahachie, Texas, passed on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the age of 73. Linda was born January 31, 1949, in Hohenwald. "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let...
July 26, 1951 ~ May 10, 2022 Terry Alan Jones, age 70, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on May 10, 2022. Jones grew up in Hohenwald and attended Lewis County Schools. He served as a former Minister at Berry's Chapel Church of Christ in Franklin, Southside Church of Christ in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Fant Avenue Church of Christ in Holly Springs, Mississippi and Southwest Church of Christ in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Terry will be remembered for the numerous lives he touched throughout his years of...
Lewis County High School Juniors Cayden Christy, left, and Mercie Ashmore, right, are school winners in Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative's annual short story contest. Christy, second place, receives a $1000 scholarship, and Ashmore, first place, receives a $2000 scholarship. Additionally, Ashmore will represent MLEC, expenses-paid, on the 2022 Washington Youth Tour in June with other winners across the state. MLEC District Manager Jason Graves is also pictured. MLEC is a member-owned,...
The Lewis County Public Library and Archives joined the end of year celebrations at Lomax Day School on Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5, 2022. The rain held off long enough for the students to have an outdoor story time with Ms. Jaimee. In this preview of the Summer Reading Program "Oceans of Possibilities: Streaming through Lewis County", we read and sang about the beach and ocean. To learn more about Summer Reading and other programs offered at the library, keep an eye on our Facebook...
Homecoming at Napier Cemetery is planned for Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the cemetery shelter. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share and enjoy a day of visitation with family and friends. Those with loved ones buried at the cemetery are encouraged to attend, according to a member of the cemetery committee. A short business meeting will be held after lunch to discuss the upkeep of the cemetery as well as other matters pertaining to the future of the cemetery. A collection will be taken to pay for the maintenance of the cemetery...
Meriwether Lewis Connect is providing free broadband to Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber Coworks. The facility is designed for small businesses and individuals to take advantage of technology resources they might not otherwise have access to for education, employment, business development and more. "It's an honor to partner with the Chamber while Coworks gets organized and running for the residents of Lewis County," says MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan. "Making connections possible for MLEC...
LEAP Graduation Day for middle school boys and girls was held recently. They have spent weeks learning about the dangers of social media, drugs, peer pressure, and many more. LEAP (Law Enforcement Awareness Plan) was molded to teach young adults about how to react-cope in many situations that most will come across in the next few years. After graduation, students were able to watch the City of Hohenwald Police Departments K9's work in finding drugs on vehicles and a simulation of an offender...
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Hohenwald would like to formally congratulate all of the graduates of Spring 2022. On behalf of the faculty and staff, we are so very proud of each and every one of you for achieving this accomplishment! TCAT Hohenwald had 62 graduates that participated in walking” in the Spring graduation ceremony which was recently held at First Baptist Church Hohenwald on Friday, April 2, 2022. The Practical Nursing Class of Spring 2022 held a graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. that featured the V...
Join UT Extension-Lewis County at the 4-H Spring Meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. This will be the first meeting held in the new 4-H Agriculture Barn located inside of the Lewis County Memorial Park. At this meeting youth will learn how to plant and care for seeds. This meeting is free for all youth to attend. Attendees are just asked that you bring your own flower pot. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Savannah Gambel at 931-796-3091 or [email protected]....
11 Rush Branch Road Sunday, May 22 Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship meal following Afternoon service at 1:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted for cemetery upkeep...
The Girl Scouts met Monday afternoon to officially announce their Blessing Box was now open. The Blessing Box was built by James Pitts for the scouts in order to help assist those in need of food. The Blessing Box has a fitting sign that reads, "Be a Blessing or Receive a Blessing," to encourage community members to give what they can afford to. Pictured from left are Kristin Gomez, Melissa Gomez, Savannah Duncan, Layla Pitts, Karman Rice and Aeries Morris. Not pictured was girl scout Maielah...
