Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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There really wasn't a dry eye at City Hall this past Monday when the much loved and respected Sylvia McCann came in to say her goodbyes to fellow workers and to accept her early retirement from City Hall. Now on a walker and with oxygen, she slowly worked her way around everyone to say goodbye. "She is the most amazing person," said close friend Sandra Thompson. "I used to regularly have to go to City Hall to try and work out some people's rent, or to get it put on again, and always I would...
The 10th Annual Ticked off at Cancer Bike Ride was a huge success, even after a week of rain in May. Community members and bike riders raised $16,171 for the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fund which is used to financially aid families affected by cancer with their transportation costs....
Hohenwald native Chase Gilkey had dreamed of being a Marine since he was a little boy. That dream came true back in 2002 when he enlisted in the early entry program while he was still a senior at Lewis County High School. Fast forward 19 years and he has exceeded all expectations! Knowing a small town boy can go on to achieve such greatness for not only his hometown but for the United States of America is truly inspiring. Gunnery Sergeant Gilkey was recently recognized for his outstanding merito...
Howard Edward Spears, age 67, passed away on May 29, 2021 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Howard was born in Lewis County on April 17, 1954, to William Howard and Sylvia Jane Anderson Spears. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Paula Muse Spears; his mother, Sylvia Jane Anderson Spears; a son, Jamie (Anna) Spears of Centerville; a stepso, Kyle (Laurie Beth) Ellis of Oxford, Mississippi; his five grandchildren, Kinsley, Karlie, and Anderson Spears, Carson and Denton Ellis; one...
September 30, 1951 ~ June 6, 2021 In the early morning hours of June 6, 2021, David Franklin Baggett went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family in his Summertown home. Mr. Baggett, 69, was born to the late Joe W. and Euralee Ammons Baggett in Old Hickory on September 30, 1951. He worked at Dura Automotive Systems for 39 years before retiring. David had a close personal relationship with God and many would say he was working on his bachelor's degree in preaching. He was a man...
Christina Marie Adams, age 55, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held on Friday, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Points officiating. Burial was held in the Garden of Serenity in Maury Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Christina, known as Mimi by her grandchildren, was born in Trenton, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Billy Adams...
March 14, 1935 ~ June 4, 2021 (age 86) Mr. L.B. Brumley, 86, of Columbia, peacefully passed through the gates of heaven on June 4, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Visitation with family and friends was held Wednesday, June 9 at Full Gospel Church. Funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 10 also at the Full Gospel Church with Brother Bill Webb officiating. Burial followed at Deavers Cemetery beside the church. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family with...
Mr. Larry Gene Goodman, 68, of Linden, unexpectedly passed away at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C. to the late James Henry and Opal Calhoun Goodman on November 3, 1952. Larry was a jack of all trades allowing him to have a successful construction business before moving on to become a building inspector. He eventually would retire from the business after 30+ years. Once retired, he took the time to slow down and enjoy his classic rock music and headi to the river for some fishing. On quieter days he would sit back and relax and...
October 20, 1939 ~ June 1, 2021 Michael Joseph Greenlee, 81, of Linden passed away Monday June 1, 2021 at the Perry County Nursing Home. He was born on October 20,1939 in Herculaneum, MO to the late John Joseph and Evelyn A (York) Greenlee. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Terry Greenlee, Patricia Braddy, and Dennis Greenlee. After leaving the military, Mr. Greenlee began his lifelong career in the trucking industry. There was no downtime for the hard-working driver. His career totaled 39 years and 29 days of...
Johnny Lee Fain, 78, of Linden, passed away on January 31, 2021 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1942 in Cane Creek to the late John Thomas and Lois Bullion Fain. He worked in construction. Mr. Fain is survived by one son, Jeff Fain; and one sister, Geneva Grover. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 26 at 1 p.m. at Swiss Cemetery....
Hohenwald Police Officer Robbie Hooks said he heard the crash after a Honda Civic rear-ended a Buick Enclave at the intersection of South Maple and East Main Friday, June 4, about 1 p.m. As he approached the vehicles, Hooks said he could see the driver of the Civic shaking. Steven Hatfield of Centerville was travelling north on South Maple when he apparently suffered a seizure and rammed into the Buick stopped at the East Main traffic signal. The Buick received only minor damage and no...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives annual Summer Reading Program "Tails and Tales: Animal Adventures in Hohenwald" kicked off with a "tail-filled" tale brought to life! Old MacDonald's Farm jumped off the pages at Memorial Park with the help of UT Extension-Lewis County, R&R Farms, Harris Farms, Kerri Ellison Anthony, High Forest Humane Society, the Pilot Club of Hohenwald, City of Hohenwald, and Friends of the Lewis County Library, with support from a Dollar General Literacy Grant....
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for May 25 - June 7, 2021. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Ronald Lee Qualls, Marjorie Cove, was charged with escape on May 25. Jessica Chloe Allen, Joe Avenue, was charged with child endangerment x3, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest on May 26. Anthony Shawn Frazier, Centerville Highway, was charged with capias - theft of merchandise/shoplifting on May 27. Barbara Ann Barnes, Buffalo...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative bylaws require that qualified members wishing to run for the cooperative Board of Directors in October file a Declaration of Candidacy and Statement of Qualifications form by close of business on July 15, 2021. Qualifications include: • Must be a natural person at least eighteen (18) years of age and a member in good standing now receiving residential electric service from the Cooperative. • Must not be an employee nor the spouse of an employee of the Cooperative, nor a child, grandchild, parent, grandparen...
The following activities are scheduled for the upcoming week at Lewis County Public Library and Archives: • Tween Reading Club, Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 4 p.m. Tweens who are reading between an intermediate and middle school level can join to read Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary together. • Animalogy, Friday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Bob Tarter, Wildlife Specialist, will be bringing animal friends to show how to help out the wild animals. • Smokey Bear Story Time, Tuesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Smokey the Bear and his ranger friends plan to be at the...
By Sarah Raymond, Moore County News/ Managing Editor When we are children, we often have the liberty of having unlimited big dreams. Sometimes, we trade them for new dreams or settle for what comes easily instead of pursuing what we truly want. Other times, our dreams never leave us, and we spend years fighting for them because we believe that our efforts will be blessed. Moore County High School Valedictorian Audrey Moorehead accomplished something that many never will, and this impressive feat is the first step in what looks like a very promi...
Birthdays Denise Skelton, June 10 Bradley Barber, June 10 Crystal Mayberry Dye, June 10 Landree Culberson, June 10 Aaron Dabbs, June 11 Levette Anderson, June 11 Joe Trull, June 11 Kassie Lonon, June 11 Cullen Reeves, June 11 Themen Reeves, June 11 Paul Ledbetter, June 11 Amanda Dyer, June 11 Gloria Woods, June 12 Tammy Hinson, June 12 Diann Lawson, June 12 Amy Denton, June 12 Drew Franklin Wills, June 12 Patricia Berg, June 12 Lars Harper, June 12 Deanna Dunavant, June 12 Ronnie Wix, June 12 Glenda Williams, June 12 Fay Grover, June 13 Cathi...
Hohenwald Police Sgt. Michael Dunn and Kristin Stewart exchanged vows at their wedding at Wilhelm Tel Platz Saturday, May 29, in front of County Mayor Jonah Keltner who officiated the ceremony. Michael is the son of Marie Dunn and the late Andrew Woolridge. Kristin is the daughter of Sandra Stewart and Randall Stewart and Leaann Graham. The happy couple will reside in Hohenwald....
With the conclusion of each semester, Martin Methodist College (MMC) announces students who have been placed on the President's List for their academic success. To qualify for the President's List, a student must be full-time and must achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 to 4.0. MMC recognized Abbigail Powers of Lewis County who has made the President's List for the spring 2021 semester. Martin Methodist College, founded in 1870, is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist...
Well it is a beautiful morning here in our little valley. A light breeze is blowing. It is really quiet this morning, very peaceful. The cats are laying in the shade and taking a nap, and even the birds are quiet. The squirrels are busy carrying apples up the old oak tree. We usually see them doing that in early fall, but it seems things are a little different than usual. As I sit here on the front porch and look around and I listen to the peace and quiet, I know there is still a lot going on in this world, a lot of trouble and violence. So we...
The temperatures for the past week would say summer is officially here although it doesn’t start on the calendar until June 21st. We have had lots of rain and the creeks even got up but not out in our area anyway and the weather people predict rain for almost every day this week. I know I have said this before but my dad always said “don’t complain about the rain for someday we will need it”. 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, Joann Carroll...
June 07, 1951 A long drought was partially broken in Lewis County when showers fell in Hohenwald on May 31 and June 3. Thomas Quillen enlisted in the U. S. Army. James Simmons graduated from Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Pauline Brown was named a Five Star General (Employee of the Month) at the Hohenwald General Shoe Plant for the month of June. Funeral services were held for Jim Creamer, 89. “Blondie Hits the Jackpot,” starring Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, and “Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas,” starring Michael Chapin and Eil...
The Pilot Club of Hohenwald recently donated $1,000 towards the Lewis County Public Library and Archives' expansion campaign, "Building for the Future- Preserving the Past." Making the official donation was Lindsey Wayland, Pilot Club President, surrounded by members of the organization. Accepting the donation on behalf of Friends of the Library was Jaimee Troutt, Library Assistant. The Library and Archives is a long-term partner with the Pilot Club, helping to support the group's focus on...
“I could search the whole world over/Until my life is through/But I know I’ll never find another you.” -as performed by The Seekers. Five years ago, in conjunction with my 25th wedding anniversary, I was halfway finished writing a 40,000-word book of hard-won marriage wisdom. A few months later, my wife Melissa (the former Melissa Brower, Lewis County High School Class of 1984) proofread the completed manuscript but reserved the right – when time allowed -- to read it from cover to cover a...
Session Highlights Teacher Shortages - Public Chapter 125 simplifies the process for teachers who are moving to Tennessee to receive an appropriate teaching license, helping qualified teachers get into classrooms quicker. Teacher Discipline Act –Public Chapter 77 establishes a process for local school districts to enable a teacher to remove a student who causes repeated disruptions. Teachers / Endorsement Pathways – Public Chapter 571 seeks to increase retention of high-quality educators by prov...
