Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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It was announced by County Mayor Jonah Keltner during Monday’s County Commission meeting that Jason Fite, Commissioner for the Ninth District, had sent in his letter of resignation earlier that day. Commissioners Robert Brewer, Ronnie Brewer and Fite were absent for the meeting. In his letter, Commissioner Fite wrote, “After thorough thought and many prayers, I have come to the conclusion that it would be in the best interest of the voters of the 9th District that I resign my position on the Lewis County Commission effective immediately. Wit...
It is hot outside and that means the AC is probably turned to high. What better time to play Cool It With Cash for a chance to win $100 toward your electric bill. Settle down in the cool air, turn to page B • 8 and see if you can decipher this local summer favorite. Enter as often as you like for a chance to win. Payments will be made to Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and contestants must have an active utility account to qualify. See complete rules, page B • 8. Be sure to patronize and...
A section of West Main Street/Hwy. 412 will be dedicated to the late Landis Turner, local attorney who passed away March 17, 2020, in a ceremony to be held Saturday, June 26, at 4 p.m. at the intersection of West Main Street and Darbytown Road. Both houses of the Legislature of the State of Tennessee approved the documents spear-headed by State Senator Dr. Joey Hensley to honor Turner with this highway designation. Turner practiced law in Hohenwald from 1967 until retirement in 2007 serving in...
If you are looking for a part of old Hohenwald's history to buy, then probably the purchase of the old City Hall might be right up your alley. The building was originally owned by Kenneth Kistler who purchased it from his sister and brother-in-law Wilma and Bogal Jones and had not been used for a number of years before being sold to The City. But when we see other historic buildings being pulled down and that includes the old Boyce Clinic that is possibly being scheduled for demolition, we need...
William Birdsall, 79, was travelling south on Highway 48 North on Thursday, June 17 when he crossed over the center line and over-corrected. The 2006 Silverado then came back across the roadway before striking a guardrail. The vehicle overturned and landed on its top, coming to its final rest, read the preliminary report. Birdsall was pronounced dead on arrival. Maury Regional Emergency Medical Services, Hohenwald Fire Department and THP Officers Beckham and Bosheers responded to the...
March 3, 1942 - June 17, 2021 William Joseph Birdsall of Hohenwald passed from this life on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born on March 3, 1942, in Lansing, Michigan to Frank Birdsall & Ann Birdsall Lane. He met and married his wife, Margaret, many years ago and together they raised three children. William was a factory worker for many years. He loved to hunt and to help his children and grandchildren as much as he could. He was as stubborn as he could be, never wanting...
On June 12, 2021, Faithanne Gregory Bennett peacefully passed away at her Hohenwald home. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 30, 1949 to the late Orville and Margaret Burke Gregory. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bennett. Faithanne spent her life dedicated to being an advocate for animal rights. She volunteered for many years with the Humane Society in Illinois and would often rescue animals in need of special attention. She had a heart of gold that...
June 25, 1954 - June 14, 2021 LaVonda Faye Price, 66, a resident of Buffalo Road in Hohenwald, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born June 25, 1954, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Savage and the late Margaret Elizabeth Griffis Savage. On December 19, 1992 she married Harold Douglas Price who preceded her in death on October 7, 2020. She was a homemaker and former veterinary tech. Mrs. Price loved traveling, sewing and animals. She volunteered for...
May 24, 1944 - June 19, 2021 Charles Thomas "Tommy" Cagle, of Hohenwald, passed from this life on to his eternal home on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the age of 77. Tommy was born on May 24, 1944, to Charles J. Cagle, Jr. & Mattie Pearl (Barber) Cagle, in Hickman County. In 1974, he married the love of his life and his best friend, Peggy Grimes. Together, they raised four children and an amazing family. He was an independent truck driver for many years and received the Road Star award at a...
June 18, 1956 - June 12, 2021 Carl Richard McNabb, age 64, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by family. Carl was born June 18, 1956, in Hampshire to the late Clearance and Allie McNabb. Carl grew up in Hampshire and had seven brothers and sisters. Carl was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was his family and spending time with his grandbabies. He never met a stranger. Carl was a jack of all trades and...
May 17, 1950 - June 16, 2021 Peggy Joyce McNabb was born in Hampshire on May 17, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Allie McNabb. She moved on to her heavenly home on June 16, 2021. She married the love of her life, Wayne McNabb, on April 8, 1966, with whom she had six children. Peggy spent many years helping others by working as a CNA, helping others obtain a GED, or volunteering at various places. When she was not spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren,...
September 18, 1958 - July 22, 2020 David Duncan was born in Hohenwald on September 18, 1958 and passed away on July 22, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a long battle with cancer. David was always the life of the party and loved telling jokes and stories of all his travels. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He lived for a long time in Joplin, Missouri and River Rouge, Michigan before finally coming back to Hohenwald in his 50s. When Hurricane Katrina hit, David packed up and moved down there to help with the rebuilding and ended...
If you don't count Government employees in Hohenwald and Lewis County, Oliver Technology companys are by far the largest employer in the area. This was shown to be this past Friday when the company held their 25th Annual Company Picnic at Nashville Shores giving not only over 400 employees an incredible party but also their wives, children and friends a day out that they will remember for many years. One lucky person said that there were over 800 people celebrating a great day. Not only did...
The Turnbow Family Reunion will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at Rubel Turnbow’s home, located on 408 Weakley Creek Road in Lawrenceburg. Meat and drinks will be provided. If you cannot attend, please send donations for the upkeep of Turnbow Cemetary. For any other information, please call Betty at 865-806-9422....
May 13, 1961 ~ June 19, 2021 On the morning of June 19, 2021 Mr. James “Jimmy” Wayne Baxter, 60, passed away at Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehab. He was born in Chicago, IL to Ms. Freda Jane Oakes Baxter and the late James Richard Baxter on May 13, 1961. He was also preceded in death by one sister Ms. Rose Marie Baxter. Mr. Baxter was a member of Freedom Holy Temple in Hohenwald. Along with his mother he is survived by his siblings Rena Baxter, Billy Joe Baxter, and Bobby Lee Baxter. A celebration of life memorial will take place at a later dat...
One important thing to know about me is that I absolutely love musicals. And one of my personal favorite musicals of all time is Hamilton, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda. I was lucky enough to see Hamilton on tour in Nashville last year before the pandemic, and I naturally watched the recording of the Broadway version when it released on Disney Plus. However, I’m not here to talk about Hamilton. I’m here to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s other musical, which has just been adapted into a major...
Lewis County's property tax base increased by $21.5 million as reported to the state this year. The previous year, the growth was $157.3 million. "I guess that 2020 was the covid year," County Property Assessor Travis R. Hinson said of growth that was approximately one seventh of the increase during 2019. "But I was blown away that it was still growing." Continued growth in the value of all properties - the property tax base - is a good thing, Hinson said, because nearly two thirds (66%) of the...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives annual Summer Reading Program "Tails and Tales: Animal Adventures in Hohenwald" continues with a SRP favorite, Bob Tarter-wildlife specialist and owner of Animalogy. This year, Bob brought six of his animal friends to teach us what "Tales Our Tails Will Tell." Picasso the chameleon, Molly the African Pygmy hedgehog, Randy the Gila monster, Larry the green iguana, Billy the megabat, and "Q" the Buteo buteo hawk, told tales of self-defense, pollination and...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives had a special guest come to story time on Tuesday June 15, 2021. Derrick Staggs, Rodney Roden, Jonathan Bledsoe and Smokey the Bear with the Tennessee Forestry Department shared Smokey's story and the importance of fire safety. Attendees had the opportunity to ask fire safety questions and get their picture with Smokey and his friends! The library's next family event is Elephant Tails with The Elephant Sanctuary on Friday, June 25 at 10...
We have had a hot dry week in this area of Tennessee with temperatures rising into the nineties some days and the nights were better with temperatures in the sixties most nights. We have been dry which is hurting the gardens and pastures but this is common to the June and July seasons of the past. The weather people predict some rain and even thundershowers for today but it is still dry for now. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: G.Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Dorothy Brown, L. C. Bowen recovering at home...
Birthdays Melanie Tucker, June 24 Shanda Clayton, June 24 Becky Garrison, June 24 Johnny Garrett, June 24 Keyona Faith Pope, June 24 Reagan Riley, June 24 Katrina Lynn Anthony, June 24 Jennifer Trull, June 24 Mark Breece, June 24 Tom Woods, June 25 Lora Jean Talley, June 25 Ronald Hinson, June 25 Willie Stephens, June 25 Mary McDonald, June 25 Chloe Williams, June 25 Tucker Wix, June 25 Stephanie Frazier, June 26 Norma Spears, June 26 Elvis Harder, June 26 Nettie Hinson, June 26 Frank Wesley Orman Jr., June 26 Carla Lawson, June 26 Margaret...
Freed-Hardeman University held its spring graduation ceremony in mid-May where approximately 300 students received baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Commencement speaker John DeBerry, senior advisor to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, encouraged graduates to have goals and to live their faith. DeBerry is an FHU alumnus and a member of the FHU Board of Trustees. Morgan McKissack, of Hohenwald, graduated with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health in Counseling. FHU congratulates this year's...
Columbia State Community College nursing faculty recently pinned Jennifer Cotham of Hohenwald and Rebecca King of Hampshire, as two of 41 new nursing graduates during a live-streamed ceremony. "These nursing graduates have shown amazing resilience and perseverance during this pandemic," said Amy Huff, Columbia State nursing program director. "They have gained the knowledge and skills required to provide safe, competent, and compassionate patient care but also the flexibility and innovation...
Well it was a hot and humid day here in our little valley. But I’m sitting in the swing on the front porch with a big cold glass of sweet tea. There is a breeze blowing and we have a lot of shade, the cats are napping in the cool shade. It is really quiet, I don’t even hear any birds. I guess it is just too hot for them. The squirrels were busy earlier this morning carrying apples across the yard. There are plenty of apples on the old apple tree. I will be really busy soon putting up apple butter, I’ve never seen so many apples. We walke...
June 21, 1951 Lewis County Government purchased the Hohenwald Methodist Church Parsonage. The building would be removed in order to enlarge the campus around LCHS. In compliance with a statewide registration law passed by the Tennessee Legislature, all voters in Lewis County (and throughout the state) would be required to register in July 1951 in order to vote in future elections. Franklin Morris was serving in Company B of the National Guard in Korea. Oak Grove Homecoming Day and Fish Fry was scheduled for July 8. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Powell...
