Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Lewis County High School planned to honor their graduating seniors with a week-long celebration, called Senior Week, which would have involved our whole community. The original plans included a Senior Block Party on Friday, June 5th, Junior and Senior Prom on Saturday, June 6th, and FCA's "See You at the Pole" meeting on Sunday, June 7th, to kick off Senior Week. The following week would have included Senior Awards Night on Tuesday, June 9th, and a Senior Ride on Thursday, June 11th, where...
Members of the James E. (Jim) Oliver family gathered Friday on Highway 412 West near the Perry County line for the unveiling of a sign that named that portion of State Route 412 in honor of the founder of the Oliver Companies....
Architect Bill Allen presented a set of drawings, 95 percent completed, to the Public Safety Committee Monday evening and also addressed an invoice Lewis County Government protested in the amount of $114,147. According to Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner, Lewis County contracted with TLM Associates in 2012 under then Mayor Van Ward to create a plan for a new jail. At the time, estimates came in at $7 million for a new penal facility. Three mayors and three commissions later, Lewis County has pai...
Another member of the graduating class of 2020, Dakota Stephens, of Hohenwald, was involved in a single vehicle accident. This marks the fourth member of the class in recent weeks to wreck a vehicle. Stephens was headed west Friday, May 22, on Piney Creek Road around 9:30 a.m. when the vehicle ran off the road before hitting an MLEC power line and a tree soon after, said officers. Maury Regional Emergency Medical and MLEC personnel were quick to respond. Stephens was not injured, according to a...
Lexie Brewer, of Lewis County, received the Outstanding Educational Education Studies Student Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin in recognition of her achievements in scholarship and citizenship during the 2019-20 academic year. UT Martin hosts an annual Honors Day Program in the spring to recognize each award recipient; however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the in-person ceremony was canceled, and students were notified of their awards by the Office of the Chancellor....
The Hohenwald/Lewis County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting today, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12 noon for new chamber member, High Forest Releaf, located at 23 South Park Avenue. The public is invited to welcome this company to the downtown business community....
Two variances from City of Hohenwald codes were approved unanimously last week when the Board of Zoning Appeals met in a special-called session. Members present were Barbara Hinson, Jerry Risner, Larry McCutcheon and Scottie Bass, who was asked by the mayor to represent the city. Michael Creasy’s request to subdivide a lot at 429 Third Avenue West was approved. The standard lot size requires 100 feet of road frontage. The subdivision creates two lots with 79 feet of frontage. Mr. Creasy told the Board he plans to build a house on the lot. A...
Larry Thomas Spears, age 61, of Summertown, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. He was a native of Summertown, teacher at Summertown High School and a retired pastor. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and the Lawrence County Baptist Association. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Rhinehart Spears; two infant sisters, Patricia Spears and Cindy Spears; one son, Alexander Spears; and one brother, Johnny Spears. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Williams Spears of Summertown;...
Madelyn Lee Brown, 19, of Hohenwald unexpectantly passed from this earthly world on May 26, 2020. She was born in Columbia, TN on October 5, 2000 to Jamie Lee Brown and Laura Renee Hinson. In her short time here, she touched many lives with her infectious smile and bubbly personality. Madelyn was an incredibly happy and go lucky spirit. In her spare time, she enjoyed sketching and drawing and even picking up a paint brush to work on another art piece. She loved to show off her beautiful voice to...
Gillian Veronica Dey-Charles, 57, of Hohenwald died unexpectedly on May 21, 2020 at her home. She was born September 1, 1962 to Sherlock & Joan (Graham) Dey in Guyana, South America. Mrs. Charles attended two colleges to obtain a double master's degree in Education and Special Education. She was a member of 7th day Adventist Church in Linden. Gillian was always willing to help those in need. She and her husband left their jobs to begin missionary work throughout the country. She believed in...
On May 27, 2020, Brian Wayne Jackson of Hohenwald passed away at Southern TN Regional Health Center in Pulaski at the age of 60. Mr. Jackson was born November 19, 1959 to Hilda Nolen Jackson and the late Leon Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. During his career he was an independent truck driver, allowing him to travel and explore the country. Brian had a passion for all things with an engine. His favorite car was a 1971 cherry red GMC Sprint but he also had a deep appreciation for all classic cars....
Mary Louise Vaughn Frazier, 86, of Linden passed away Tuesday May 19, 2020. She was born in Hohenwald to the late James W. Vaughn and Ethel Lee Himes. She was retired from Frazier's Grocery where she was owner/operator for 26 years. She graduated from Hampshire High School Class of 1953. She had worked as a press operator for HIS in Hohenwald, and as a sewing machine operator at Trace Manufacturing in Waynesboro. She loved fishing, bird watching, her flower garden and her family. In addition to...
Ronnie James, 73, of Hohenwald, passed from this life into glory on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 15, 1946, on Slippery Creek in Lewis County, to Dewey R. James and Bettye Sisco James. On April 19, 1968, he married the love of his life, Bertha Laxton. They resided in Hohenwald. Ronnie was one of the most active citizens that has ever lived. He was a Lewis County Commissioner for over 30 years. Once that concluded, he became a member of the...
Clyde Murray "CM" Tiller, age 76, of Hohenwald, passed away on Friday, May 29 at NHC Maury Regional. He was born on November 28, 1943 to the late Clyde Tiller and Helen (Vick) Tiller. He was loved by everyone that knew him and considered a friend by many, young and old. He worked at Dana/Eaton Corporation doing maintenance until its closing. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening, was a good piddler and an excellent storyteller. He was also a member of the Flatrock Church of Christ. He is...
Tammy Jo Cotton, age 71, of Antioch, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Lewis County, and a retired waitress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Alberta Pike Williams; one brother, Grady Williams; four sisters, Gladys Belew, Alice Belew, Mary Beaty, and Rosie Belew; and one granddaughter, Branigan Cotton. She is survived by one son, James Chris Cotton (Ginger) of Callaway, FL; granddaughter/daughter, Brittny S. Webb (James) of Antioch; one...
Misty Lynn McGough was born on July 24, 1988, and died May 29, 2020, after a life of 31 years, 10 months, and 6 days. She was born in Hohenwald TN to the late Wesley Tibbs Jr. and Kay Himes Tibbs. In addition to her mother she is also survived by her stepfather Delbert Tibbs, Sr.; sons Quintin, Nathan, and Steven McGough; brother Delbert Tibbs Jr., sisters Becky Thompson, and Debbie Rochelle, her boyfriend Eric Halbrooks and stepdaughter Bell Halbrooks, and step-granddaughter Kalie Halbrooks. A grave side service was held at Williams Cemetery...
Dorothy “Modene” Hinson was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee on December 19, 1948 to the late Effie Louise Chessor and Walter Hinson. She passed away on May 30, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center at the age of 71. Dorothy is preceeded in death by her brothers, Turner Hinson and Clyde Hinson, and her sister, Shirley Clemons. Dorothy is survived by her five nieces and nephews, including nephew Ricky Owens (Debbie) and niece Shelia Byran (Mike). A graveside service for Dorothy “Modene” Hinson, was held on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. at...
During committee meetings Monday, June 1, 2020 at Lewis County Courthouse, Mayor Jonah Keltner presented a list of findings for consideration by the Solid Waste Committee. The most serious is the pending shortfall unless changes in revenue are approved. As of Monday morning, the Solid Waste fund had $110,890, "the lowest it has ever been at this point of the year," the mayor stated, in warning of a potential negative balance looming in coming months. "And for the seventh consecutive month, I'm...
The Shelter Insurance group of companies was among the first to take the stance of continuing coverage when a customer could not pay their premium, and now Shelter, including its subsidiaries AmShield Insurance, Haulers Insurance, and Say Insurance, will join others in our industry in finding ways to provide relief to our customers who insure their personal autos with us. Many of our customers are under unprecedented stay-at-home orders and social-distancing mandates, so they are driving fewer miles and experiencing fewer accidents. In the...
Tennesseans who utilize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families now have a new resource to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Tennessee for a pilot program that allows SNAP benefits to be used to buy food online with Amazon and Walmart. SNAP recipients will be able to use their benefits to buy food on Amazon beginning June 1, 2020. Walmart will accept SNAP benefits at two locations (577 N. Germantown Parkway in Cordova and 4150 Ringgold Rd. in...
I love the taste of salty/sweet snacks. That's what makes this recipe a keeper in my book; easy, delicious, and 100% adaptable to folks who suffer from food allergies. Via substitutions, every ingredient below can be made to fit your diet, right down to the chocolate chips. Enjoy Chocolate Chips are Non-GMO, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Nut-free chocolate. The taste difference between the two is non-existent. Other subs could be almond flour, Stevia Brown Sugar, GF pretzels, almond milk,...
Kaulin Duncan of Hohenwald was one of 472 students named to the Union University Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The Dean’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average on a four-point scale. Founded in 1823 and affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Union University is characterized by quality Christ-centered teaching and learning. Union offers liberal arts training in more than 100 majors and programs of study along with professional programs in business, education and nursing. About 3,200 stu...
Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis County Public Library has continued to serve as an integral partner in outreach services, a leader in life-long education, and as a virtual hub for the Lewis County community. Throughout the library building’s closure and during Phase 1, library staff have provided a variety of programming via Facebook Live, offered curbside services, conducted welfare checks on patrons via telephone, and provided critical access to the Internet for residents who do not have access at home. The library i...
Effective Monday, June 1, Maury Regional Health will revise its visitation policy at Maury Regional Medical Center, Marshall Medical Center and Wayne Medical Center. Each facility will continue screening protocols to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and the health care team. Visitors must be age 16 or older, will be screened upon arrival and must be free of any respiratory symptoms or fever. Approved visitors are expected to: · Arrive masked (bring personal mask) and wear the mask at all times while in the facility. · Wash hands f...
Still summer-like temperatures in the daytime but nights have been in the fifties which seems to make beautiful mornings with the fog laying in the bottoms and over the waterways. Then the sun breaks through and washes it all away to reveal the sunshine of a warm day. This has also been a dry week and that is good for all those who are cutting hay and getting it ready to go in the storage areas for the summer. Days have been warm enough for many to seek the coolness of the creeks and other natural waterways in the area. Those who are sick or...
