Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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After more than a decade of debating, planning and compromising, construction of the Lewis County Jail Addition/Renovation Project is finally scheduled to start next month, in June of 2021. In September of 2018, the Lewis County Jail was scheduled to lose its Certification for the first time in its history due to "no measurable progress" regarding years of overcrowding and segregation issues among its inmates. Decertification not only would have resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in lost...
The Tennessee Elks Association has a proud tradition of encouraging and supporting education. Recognizing the evolving face of the American economy and the changing needs of students, the Tennessee Elks Association is proud to offer trade scholarships which are designed to aid those students who are seeking a trade or certificate program after high school. Any high school graduate that resides in Tennessee wanting to pursue a trade or certificate program is eligible to apply for the $1,500...
The Lewis County UT Agricultural Extension office recently announced that Lewis County has been awarded a $75,000 fully-funded State Grant to build an Agriculture Pavillion inside Memorial Park County Mayor stated, "Congratulations to our UT Ag Extension Agent, Savannah Gambel, who developed the plans for the project and wrote the winning grant application." Miss Gambel said the facility will be an open pole barn structure that measures 60'x70'x14', have electricity and water, as well as a...
December 14, 1938 ~ May 15, 2021 On the morning of May 15, 2021, Elise Goforth James went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 82. She was born in Lewis County on December 14, 1938 to the late Clifford and Myrtle Garrett Goforth. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Glen James. Graveside service was held Tuesday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Edwards Cemetery with Josh White officiating. Adair Funeral and Cremation Services assisted the family with...
July 14, 1927 - May 3, 2021 Wallace Glenn Johnson of Hohenwald, formerly of Old Hickory, passed away on May 3, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Nashville at the age of 93. He was born July 14, 1927, in Lebanon to the late Eric Johnson & Winnie (Tremble) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the 1940s. He worked for a boating company doing seat upholstery for many years before retiring. He is survived by significant other, Shirley Bullion; son, Dennis (Wanda)...
December 19, 1957 ~ May 13, 2021 On the morning of May 13, 2021, Barry Donald Duncan unexpectedly passed away at his Hohenwald home at the age of 63. He was born to the late James and Hazel (Chester) Duncan in Lewis County on December 19, 1957. Along with his parent,s he was preceded in death by his brother, James Edwin Duncan. He loved his job at Genesco and even after an accident he immediately returned working until later retiring to enjoy his free time. Mr. Barry, or "Pumpkin" as some would...
September 23, 1934 ~ May 10, 2021 James Franklin "Jim" Newport, age 86, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born in Carrollton, Missouri on September 23, 1934, the son of Richard and Nellie Marie Trusty Newport. Jim worked as a farmer, dairyman and boilermaker as a member of the Boilermakers Union Local #83. He was united in marriage to Joann DeBolt on December 6, 1953. Jim lived for and loved all his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jim is...
December 5, 1951 ~ May 13, 2021 Eddie Lee Myles, 69, of Hephzibah, Georgia unexpectedly passed away in Linden while here for business. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 5, 1951 to the late Willie and Dellia Myles. Mr. Myles was a member of Seventh Day Adventist in his hometown in Georgia. He enjoyed being active by taking long runs or telling stories with his family and friends at gatherings. Mr. Myles leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 17 years, Mrs. Josephine Brown Myles; children, Omar Anderson, Abdul Myles, Dion...
The Culp Cemetery Homecoming will be held on Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Culp Cemetery on Beech Creek Road in Wayne County. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy at 931-306-3533....
The Napier Cemetery Homecoming will be held Sunday, May 30th at 12:30 p.m. Please plan to attend and bring a dish to share. Anyone not able to attend may send donations to Napier Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 151....
Palestine Cemetery Homecoming May 23, 2021 at 2 pm, please make plans to attend. If you cannot attend send you donations to help with the cemetery upkeep to Regions Bank for the Palestine Cemetery Fund....
Kittrell Cemetery will have a decoration and donation day on May 22, 2021 at the cemetery on Big Swan Creek Road. Anyone unable to attend, may send donations to Nancy Graham, 630 Big Swan Creek Road, Hampshire, TN 38461. Donations will be used to help with the upkeep of the cemetery....
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald is proud to announce that one of its members, Lindsey Wayland, seated right, was installed as Governor of the Tennessee District Pilot International at the District Convention held April 24, 2021. The installation ceremony was conducted by her friend and a former Pilot, Kathryn Kozlinski. After graduating from LCHS in 2005 Governor Lindsey attended UT at Martin earning her Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Masters of Science Degree in Education with focus of...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:03 p.m. at the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium located on Park Avenue South. 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 Mr. Farr. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Himes. The board recognized the following teachers of the year being...
Eighth grader, Shawn Grinder, was awarded student of the week. He was nominated by Mrs. Collison. She said, Shawn has made so much progress academically and she is proud of his growth. He is always courteous and helpful to teachers as well as other students. Austin King, seventh grader, was nominated by Mrs. Tiller for student of the week. Mrs. Tiller said Austin is one of the most respectful and well mannered students. His gentle nature and kindness is hard to miss. She encourages Austin to...
Armuchee High School student, Shelby Green, won the 1A State Championship in the 1600 run on May 13, 2021 at Hugh Mills Stadium in Rome, Georgia. She was also part of a 4x800 relay team who won state as well. Shelby is the daughter of Josh and Jessica Green, the granddaughter of Tammi Medford and the great-granddaughter of Gene Medford and Marilyn Baker....
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy(R) held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 13th. Business was conducted and historical information shared. It was noted that a donation of $300.00 was made to the Lewis County Library Expansion as well as a $100 donation to the Lewis County Humane Society in honor of the late Tony Kozlinski. The Chapter was also honored to welcome and present a Certificate of Membership to Stephanie Downs Castleberry upon the...
It seems that maybe the weather of summer is finally here with temperatures in the eighties and low nineties forecast for this week but not much rain predicted. This will be a welcome thing for many and especially those who can’t wait to get in the creeks and water around our beautiful county. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: G Y Bennett, Connie Bonner, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, David Carroll, Joann Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Spencer Clark, Fada Clay, Bailey Cromwell, Johnny Dryden, Larry Evans, B...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. The sunshine is warm and the cats have all eaten and got their baths and are now taking their cat naps. I’m having my coffee and enjoying the warm sunshine. The apples survived the cold spell and so did the blueberries. I will make apple butter and can blueberry juice for winter. I turned on the TV this morning to hear the weather, they said a great warming is coming late this week, I think maybe our little cold spells are over. I heard on the news a lot of bad things; wars, killings, b...
The Lewis County Schools Food Service Department will be serving free meals beginning on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the elementary cafeteria and continuing through Friday, July 9, 2021. Parents can drive through and pick-up lunch and breakfast for students between 10am-1pm Monday-Friday. The Summer Feeding Program will serve free meals to any child 18 years old and younger. They will be closed May 31st for Memorial Day and July 5th for Independence Day. For more information, call the School Food Service Department at 931-796-34...
The Girls Scouts held their last meeting for this school year at the community building recently. Awards were presented to the girls by Dorothy Warf. Pictured, from left, Raelynn Estep, Drucy Spears, Eva Duncan, Maria Tripp and Kaitlynn Tripp....
May 17, 1951 The Lewis County Herald reported “Any evidence of haste in the production of this week’s Herald may be charged to the fact that the Publisher was rushed in getting out the issue in order that he might get off to Reel Foot Lake where he and Mrs. Pollock [his wife] are taking the week end off to do a little fishing. Please bear with us just this time and maybe we will do a better job in the future.” R. C. Spann was named City Recorder, replacing Jake Fite who had retired. Private John Edwards, Jr. was training at Camp Rucker, AL. E...
The Hohenwald Beer Board will meet Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. after the council meeting to consider the following applications for a beer permit: Rosalie S. Franks d/b/a The Store 645 East Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462 Jeremy Hall d/b/a Rockhouse Coffee andEvents 102 W Main Street Hohenwald, TN 38462...
My late father once confided his belief in “universal knowledge.” He felt that God gave humans finite, physical brains to prevent them from knowing EVERYTHING. That theme is echoed in the book I’m currently reading: “Forever,” by Bruce Greyson, M.D. Psychiatrist Greyson has spent 50 years studying Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). No, this isn’t about having a near-miss on the interstate or uttering the southern “I like to died!” expression of extreme embarrassment. Rather, these are classic cases of people hovering invisibly above their own...
The first session of the 112th General Assembly ended on May 5th after a very successful year. Criminal Justice reform was one of the main focuses of this year. The 2021 session will be remembered for historic “tough on crime – smart on crime” legislation. This includes a bill which passed during the final week to ensure certain violent sex offenders serve 100 percent of their sentences, as well as numerous bills addressing human trafficking and providing aid to crime victims. It also inclu...
