Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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By Katelin Carroll, Staff Reporter Lewis County School officials have spent their summer break planning for scenarios for a reopening of schools. A plan was submitted by school officials this week. While subject to change depending on mandates determined by the State of Tennessee and the pandemic, a plan is, as follows. "As a district, we are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of every child and every employee during these unique times. Each school has a plan that contains the followin...
Wanted Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick and his department are seeking the public's assistance in finding Michael Anthony Fuller, age 27. Fuller has been spotted in Lewis County and is wanted on numerous charges. If seen or if anyone knows of his whereabouts, contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Department at 931-796-5096....
Hohenwald Utilities recently won the Region 7 Best Tasting Water Contest sponsored by the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD). The competition took place at David Crockett State Park on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. In addition to Hohenwald Utilities, the competing utilities included Lawrenceburg Utility Systems, Linden Utilities, Loretto Utilities, and St. Joseph Waterworks. TAUD Region Seven consists of: Decatur, Hardin, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry, and Wayne counties. Participating as...
Travis Hinson announced he is seeking re-election as the Lewis County Assessor of Property. He states: "Hello Everyone, My name is Travis R. Hinson. As you may have noticed on the signs around the county, I am running for Lewis County Assessor of Property. "I am the oldest of three sons of Doil Hinson and Kathy Hinson/Wilson. I am proud to have been born and raised in Hohenwald. I am married to Heather (Frazier)who has richly blessed me and our family. I have four children and four...
Kyle Bobo has announced he is a candidate for the office of Lewis County Commissioner for the fourth district. He states: "My name is Kyle Bobo and I would like to announce my candidacy for 4th District County Commissioner. I am married to Jennifer Armstrong Bobo and we have been blessed with four children. "I have been born and raised in Lewis County. We are active members of The Sanctuary First United Pentecostal Church, where my wife and I serve as Student Pastors. "My family and I have a...
Cheri France was declared the winner of week one in Cool It With Cash when her correct answer was randomly chosen this week at the office of the Lewis County Herald. The answer to week one’s puzzle was “Prescriptions are filled quickly by knowledgeable pharmacists at Jones.” Ms. France will receive a $100 payment toward her electric account at Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative. Five weeks remain in the Summer Games Series hosted by your friends at the Lewis County Herald. Be sure to patronize and say thank you to the following spons...
By Glenda Atkinson, Staff Reporter Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day is Thursday, August 6. Lewis County Election Commission office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays through August 1. "The safety of voters and poll officials are our top priority," said Secretary of State Tre...
Nettie (Holt) Hinson, age 78, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 9, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 24, 1941 to the late Pete and Marie (Pitts) Holt. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 siblings; her first husband, Paul Hensley; and second husband, Eddie Paul Hinson. Ms. Hinson attended Freedom Holy Temple before her health began to decline, but never lost faith throughout the years. If anyone ever visited Ms....
Bettye Jane (Brown) Ammons of Hohenwald, passed from this life to her eternal home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at the age of 92. Born on October 3, 1927 to James and Ida Brown, Bettye lived a long and very full life on this earth. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Bettye was married to the love of her life and her best friend, Glen Ammons, for over 70 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for her father for many years until her and her husband bought the Ben...
Gwendolyn Loye Shaw, age 76 of Hohenwald, passed away peacefully at her husband's side on Monday, July 6, 2020 at AHC Lewis County. She was born on December 11, 1943 to the late Loyd G. Odom and Melvina (O'Guin) Odom in Lewis County. She was married to Thomas Shaw and worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Shaw; son, Harvey Allen Shaw; grandchildren, Brennan Shaw, Colton Shaw, Braxton Brewster, Jacob Shaw and step-grandson, Ezequiel Brewster. Along with her parents, she...
Rex Frazier of Cumberland City, formerly of Hohenwald, was born December 31, 1921 in Hohenwald, the son of the late John and Sally Dugger Frazier. He was united in marriage to Annie Gertude Whitehead on December 31, 1941 and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2019. Mr. Frazier was a retired crane operator and of the Baptist faith. He departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 9 days. He is survived by a son, Albert Fr...
Mildred Ramey Hutson, age 93 of Linden, passed away July 2, 2020, at Decatur County Healthcare. Mrs. Hutson was born August 29, 1926 in Linden to the late John Nelson Ramey and Gladys Agnes Whitwell Ramey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Dewey Turner and Philip Hutson, and by two brothers, Bill and Nelson Ramey. Mrs. Hutson was a homemaker and spent a short time working as a beautician. She enjoyed being a homemaker and supporting her husband, Philip, during his 20+ years of service in the United States Ma...
Cody Lee Johnson of Centerville, has been named to the Dean's List at the University of the South for the Spring 2020 term. To earn a place on Sewanee's Dean's List, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.625 on a 4.0 scale. Cody Lee Johnson is the son of Dana G. Johnson and Randy E. Johnson....
Dear Editor, Is it the intention of Lewis County's local government officials to bankrupt and dispose of small businesses? Whatever happened to economic development? There are no signs of any major businesses moving in, so why are we small businesses getting nickel and dimed to death when we are trying to provide services and eke out a meagre living. I believe I speak for many in our community, COVID19 has almost ruined us but we're trying to hang on. Now, even though we have no store front and work from our residence for which we pay all taxes...
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators are leading a new study that examines the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within households in Tennessee. The study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aims to understand how fast the infections spread within households and the factors that may be associated with that transmission. “Some studies have described the patterns of transmission of coronavirus infections in other countries and settings where different containment and control m...
This recipe comes to us from Mrs. Elaine Bell, Lewis County Schools Cafeteria Manager for many years. She says, "I really don't know where this cake recipe came from. We made it at the school and it was a big hit with the students." Deanna-Darden Carroll shar-ed it with me, and it is terrific. Like Deanna, I bet some of you remember having this cake when you were in school. If so, now you have the recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/2 C. sugar 1/4 lb. butter 2 eggs 1 C. buttermilk 2 C. flour 2 tsp....
Author DeeGee Lester, retired director of education for the Parthenon in Nashville, visited the Lewis County Public Library on July 10, 2020 as part of the library's "Imagine Your Story: Happily Ever Hohenwald" summer reading program. Lester shared excerpts from her recent book "Quentin Roosevelt's White House Gang" and delighted children with exciting tales of Quentin Roosevelt's games, antics, and childhood fun growing up in the White House. Her passion and enthusiasm for Theodore Roosevelt...
Local and area Co-Ed softball teams met at Lewis County Memorial Park on Saturday, July 11, 2020 competing for a cause in the 1st Annual Becky Carroll Spongeball Tournament. The event was put together after the untimely passing of local civic icon Becky Carroll who, at the time of her death, was the Director of the Lewis County Senior Center. In recent months, Carroll had been working hard to secure funding to replace HVAC units at the Senior Center and was unable to see the project completed....
Everlee Claire Blankenship was born May 17, 2020 at 10:59 p.m. to Robert and Marsha Blankenship. She weighed eight pounds 12 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. Her grandparents are Larry and Karen Kendrick and Sharon and Seldon Thompson. She is the great granddaughter of Linda Parker. Everlee was welcomed home by Brechon, Thomas, Novaly, Kaleah and Jeweliah and many aunts and cousins....
Several thunderstorms came through the area over the last week or two and some damage occurred with trees down and power outages in the community. On Sunday morning, there was lots of rain and thunder along with strong winds and trees down causing power outages. Some had no power most of the day on Sunday. We had to eat breakfast and dress by candlelight, which was not much fun, but still made it to church on time. I guess it does us good to have to be without what we are used to some times to remind us of what could be and has been in the...
Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met on Thursday, July 9, 2020 with nine members and two prospective members present. Business of the chapter was conducted and historical information shared. Supplemental ancestor certificates were issued to Johnnia Elkins, Betty Barber, Pamela Bunch, Jacquelyn Barber, Elaine Bates and Darlene Johns. The UDC is the oldest heritage organization in the country and honors its ancestors by various activities in the field of...
Every year thousands of people age onto Medicare or go onto Medicare through Social Security Disability. Many of them have no idea who to contact for help with their Medicare questions. We don’t want you to be one of those people. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP/SMP) provides information and counseling on Medicare issues. Since we do not sell insurance or any other products, we can provide unbiased assistance with comparisons for Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage, supplement plans etc.... While the South Central T...
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking steps to ensure parents are able to receive a program designed to help them feed their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted online for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program here until Monday, July 27 at 4:30 P.M. Central Time. This is the second time TDHS has extended the application deadline and the department has expanded its outreach efforts to encourage more families to apply. P-EBT provides parents with $5.70 in food benefits per...
Birthdays Debbie Bates, July 16 Pam Cotham, July 16 Grant Thompson, July 16 Carol Bradley, July 16 Lonnie Matthews, July 17 Brenda Wix, July 17 David McPherson, July 17 Mike Mathis, July 17 Tim Street, July 17 David Wayne Mathis Jr., July 17 J.R. Smith, July 17 Rebecca Skelton, July 17 Brenda Faulkner, July 17 Kay Murphy, July 18 Sudie Garland, July 18 Jennie Garrison, July 18 Christine Richardson, July 18 Jimmy Reeves, July 18 David Hawks, July 18 Elizabeth Parsons, July 18 Cissy Keating, July 18 Chelsea Johns, July 18 Tiffany Ray, July 18...
July 14, 1960 Bids for the construction of the new $3 million plant to be built here for use by the Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company would be opened at the Court House on August 9. It was also announced that Robert Beaugardus would come to Hohenwald in January as plant manager. The Lewis County Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol had its first job on July 2 when it came to the aid of a student pilot from Alabama who made a forced landing in a weeded field of James Brown, one mile east of...
