Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Service Veteran's Officer Randy Duncan was excited to host his ribbon cutting event for the new Veterans Service Office on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The office is located in the War Memorial Building on Smith Avenue. Governor Bill Lee was also in attendance for the opening and to recognize Connie Brewer and her late husband, Ritchie Brewer who was Lewis County's previous Veterans Service Officer. Governor Lee thanked Mrs. Brewer and her husband for their years of dedication and service to Lewis...
Lewis County has been certified by the State of Tennessee as a ThreeStar Community for the year 2022. Last week while representing the State of Tennessee, Senator Joey Hensley met with our Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to present them with Lewis County's ThreeStar Plaque. ThreeStar is a strategic community development program developed by the state to assist communities in preparing for, and building, a better future. Participation in ThreeStar is required for the county and city to...
Gerry Helper and GNASH presented a $4000 grant to Hope Hohenwald Inc. to be used for Hope Skates during Christmas in Hohenwald. "We plan to replace some fences, hockey skates, and add a rubber floor covering to replace the worn carpet around the perimeter of the rink," said Tonya Woodward, President and CEO of Hope Hohenwald. Hope Skates is a synthetic ice skating rink that was paid for by the generous donation of Oliver Companies. Hope Skates will be open during the Christmas season and will...
Davis House Child Advocacy Center is pleased to receive a donation from Citizens Bank of Lewis County. Davis House provides investigative and healing services to children and their families who have experienced significant abuse or trauma, as well as trauma-informed community education. The organization is a non-profit that provides all services at no cost. Pictured are Quenten Carroll with Citizens Bank of Lewis County, and Lewis County Trustee Mike Webb, a member of the Lewis County Davis...
The annual Memorial Day Parade will start at the Hohenwald Church of Christ parking lot on located on South Park Street Monday, May 30, 2022. "All who would like to be in the parade need to be there by 10:15 a.m. All Veterans are encouraged to attend so we will have enough flag bearers. We will leave the parking lot around 10:30 a.m. to be at the Courthouse for the program which starts at 11:00." If it happens to rain, the program will be moved to the Community Building at Memorial Park....
The Lewis County Historical Society next meeting is planned for Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at The Farm. Douglas Stevenson, author of Out of Change the World and The Farm Then and Now, will lead through a brief history of this intentional “hippy” community established in 1971 and show some goings on and philosophy on this 1750 acre community. Those in attendance will learn about some of the programs and activities, including solar school, the soy dairy factory, food and health store. There is a book publishing company that has many boo...
The Lewis County Election Commission has new voting machines! The public is invited to visit the Election Commission Office, located at 35 Smith Avenue, from Tuesday, May 31, to Thursday, June 2, to get a demonstration of the new machines. The machines will be set up from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for those who are interested....
March 19, 1944 - May 20, 2022 Mr. James "Jim" T. Mullins, a resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Friday, May 20th, 2022, at the age of 78. Jim was born on March 19, 1944, and was raised by his father, Bryan Junior Mullins, and his step-mother, Betty Mullins, in Weeksbury, Kentucky. Jim was a true patriot. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1966 during the Vietnam War. He served his country proudly, and later in his life he served as the president of the Lewis County...
June 5, 1942 ~ May 16, 2022 Legendary Steel guitarist Mr. Wayne Joseph Bridge, 79, passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on May 16, 2022, just weeks shy of his 80th birthday. Mr. Bridge was born in Pennsylvania to the late Charles Albert and Louise Kleimer Bridge on June 5, 1942. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Albert Bridge and his sister Donna Marie Day. Along with his wife of 60 years Mrs. Nancy Jane Lazotte Bridge he leaves behind his son Wayne...
Remona Staggs Morgan, age 62, a resident of Centerville, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Hohenwald. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Born on August 27, 1959, in Lewis County, Remona was the daughter of the late Wylie Staggs and the late Monnie Staggs. Remona was a 1977 graduate of Lewis County High School. Remona had a servant's heart...
Mrs. Rosalind Joan Jackson, age 79, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Hospice Family Care of Huntsville. Mrs. Jackson was a gifted seamstress and longtime member of the Broad Street Church of Christ, where she also worked in the childcare program for many years. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her daughter, Scarlett (Michael) Rickey; granddaughter, Nicholle Nizer; brother, Jimmy (Debbie) Kimble; and nephew, Shane Kimble. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin...
January 11, 1932 - May 20, 2022 Mr. James Willie "J.W." Curry passed from this life on to his eternal home on Friday, May 20, 2022, at the age of 90. J.W. was born on January 11, 1932, to James Perry Curry and Lula Mae (Rodgers) Curry, in Hohenwald. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Dupont as a Mechanical Technician until his retirement. He was also a dedicated member of the Lomax Church of Christ and hardly ever missed a service. He is survived by his...
July 28, 1943 ~ May 14, 2022 On May 14, 2022, Mr. Dennis R. Keitzman peacefully passed away at Alive Hospice in Nashville surrounded by his loving family at the age of 78. Mr. Keitzman was born in Akron, Ohio on July 28, 1943, to the late Robert and Frances Keitzman. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Bradley Keitzman; his second wife Dolores Keitzman; and his grandchild Baby Nordstrom. Dennis is survived by his wife of 48 years Mrs. Karen Keitzman; his daughter Desteni (Steve) Nordstrom of Brentwood; grandchildren T...
Continuation of May 16 meeting A resolution came before the Commission seeking to authorize a donation of $3,800 from the American Rescue Plan Act Grant to the Lewis County Reserve Deputies, who are not funded by any governing entity. The donation would be used to help cover their expenses during the 2022 and 2023 calendar year. One reserve deputy, Lt. John Husaim, was present for the meeting and educated the Commissioners and audience members on what the reserve deputies do and how they are funded. “Reserve deputies are commissioned law enforc...
Corporal (E4) Roy C. Burns, E.R. 53-134-099, UNF USAR Standby Reserve Active Status, was inducted on November 6, 1952 and transferred to USAR on November 10, 1954. Burns spent one year in Korea in the Fifth RCT URAL combat team. He spent one year on the 38 paricel, going to Japan for nine days of R & R during that year. He was the father of Carolyn Duncan and grandfather of Brandy Love and Brooke Duncan....
State Sen. Joey Hensley announced the General Assembly has successfully reduced the $10 fee for charitable filings through June 30, 2023. The reduced fees will save Tennessee non-profits an estimated $2.1 million. The legislation extends a reduction to all fees charged under the Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Act to $10 for the 2022 fiscal year. Charitable filing fees typically range from $50 to $240. “Our charitable organizations in Tennessee do so much good to improve our communities and help citizens,” said Senator Hensley. “Du...
Sunday, May 29 at 12:30 p.m. Held at the Cemetery Shelter Please 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 or donations can be mailed to Napier Cemetery Association, PO...
Chloe Reanne Dye earned the spot of Valedictorian for the Lewis County Class of 2022. She is the daughter of Allen and Becky Dye and the late Amanda Dye. Chloe plans to attend MTSU to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology and graduate with an honors minor. While in high school, she was a member of the National Beta Club, Class of 2022 Vice-President for three years, HOSA President for one year, National Health Association Certified EKG Technician, OSHA - 10...
Well it has been a beautiful and peaceful morning here in our little valley, I have got my coffee and I am on the front porch. The cats have finished their breakfast and are taking a nap, it is very humid this morning and rain is on the way and some cooler weather. We have had a busy week, Bobby hauled some dirt from down by the creek and covered some tree roots here in the front yard, we had some trees and bushes that needed to be pruned and trimmed up and we got them done, Bob carried off a lot of rocks and put them on the creek bank, I got s...
Summer appears to be upon us as the temperature reaches close to ninety degrees some days, we also had a thunderstorm on Saturday evening with fierce lightening and wind with rain. The rain was much needed, and we also got more rain on Sunday evening. I was glad that it did not rain during the homecoming at Palestine Cemetery. We had a good turnout and a good donation thanks to all who came and hopefully others that were not able to make it will send donations to the Regions Bank for the Palestine fund. Those I know of who are sick either at...
Birthdays Scott Atkinson, May 26 Catherine Hamblin, May 26 Terry Hickerson, May 26 Hershel Harris, May 26 David Nash, May 26 Wanda Carroll Frazier, May 26 Ted Carroll, May 26 Beverly Gansert, May 26 Michael Hensley, May 26 Michael Edward Wallace, May 27 JD Wood, May 27 Clyde Baggett III, May 27 Kensie Allen, May 27 Misty Rogers Blade, May 28 Steven Hopper, May 28 Robert Johnson Jr., May 28 Ruby Cross, May 28 Laura Mathis, May 28 Jon Owen, May 28 Mary A. Hutson, May 28 Stacey Taylor, May 28 Johnny Lomax, May 29 Helen Barber, May 29 Rodney Odom,...
A birthday party was held at Piney Baptist church for Pastor Rex Reed on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Pastor Reed turned 80 on Saturday. The congregation of the church was in attendance at the party. Pictured with him is his wife, Carlene....
The O’Guin Cemetery Clean-up Day and meeting will be held Saturday, May 28, at 9:00 in the morning. Donations are needed for up-keep and mowing. Those who can’t attend can mail donations to O’Guin Cemetery Fund, Attention: Patsy Hinson, 182 Charles McClearen Road, Hohenwald, TN, 38462. If questions, call 931-628-1284....
Dr. Joey Hensley's office will be closed on May 30th for Memorial Day. Starting June 3, 2022, Dr. Hensley's office will be closed every Friday...
May 22, 1952 Mayor W.C. Keaton signed a proclamation to recognize the patriotic merits of the Buddy Poppy sale and to urge citizens to purchase a poppy during the V.F.W. Auxiliary poppy sale on May 24. Joe Pollock was assigned to the Supply Section of 6161st Air Base Wing in Japan. Funeral services were held for Oma Duncan, 52; America Shane, 78; and for Clara Robinson, 47. “The Darling Caballero,” starring the Cisco Kid, and “Nevada,” starring Bob Mitchum and Anne Jeffreys, were the Friday...
