Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Lewis County residents who have not voted in the early election or absentee will head to the polls today, Thursday, August 6, 2020 to cast their vote in the State and Federal Primary and County General election. Polls will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. A report Tuesday morning showed 1,632 Lewis County voters taking advantage of early and absentee voting. For comparison, in the 2018 election, which had the largest majority of county offices and a state primary, 2,139 voted early. Polling places in Lewis County are: District 1 at Swan Creek...
Faye Holt, left, accepted $100 last week as week three winner in Cool It With Cash from Managing Editor Becky Jane Newbold. Winner of week four is Michael Dunn with the correct answer, "Patrons enjoy Hillbilly's extensive selection of liquors." Sponsors of the 2020 Summer Games Series, Cool It With Cash, include Lewis & Clarke's Restaurant, Jones Hometown Health Mart Pharmacy, Bank of Lewis County, Citizens Bank of Lewis County, Cornerstone Health Systems and Hillbilly Liquors & Wines. Prize...
"I never expected this," said Autumn Runions. "We have customers that only shop here... We have appreciated their support throughout the years." Last Thursday, July 30, Save-A-Lot's Store Manager Autumn Runions, was told by corporate that her store would be closing its doors on August 21, 2020, due to a decline in profits. Hohenwald's Save-A-Lot employs 10 people, and only three of them have been relocated to neighboring stores. The remaining seven are using the next three weeks to find another...
Using the Code Red system of Lewis County’s Emergency Management Agency, Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick issued a call Monday to citizens to assistance. Officials with the department are requesting that anyone who may have seen an abandoned 2002 red Honda Civic in the area of Springer Road on July 17-18, 2020 contact them at 931-796-5096. The driver of the vehicle, Dean Elvis Berube, age 76, has been missing since that time. Search and rescue efforts by canine units trailed the man to Little Swan Creek Road, where the scent v...
During the 2020 legislative session, the Tennessee General Assembly added an additional sale tax holiday for 2020 only. In an effort to help boost the economy, the second sales tax holiday weekend focuses on restaurant sales. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7 and ends Sunday, August 9, at 11:59 p.m. During this time, the retail sale of food and drink by restaurants and limited service restaurants, as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-4-102, is exempt from sales tax. Liquor by the drink tax will still apply For more information, visit...
Hohenwald’s Planning Commission convened Monday, where Darrell James, of James & Associates shared information the engineering firm prepared in the Risner Development Project Review. During the discussion, as the development is planned by John Risner and Greg Amacher, Chairman John Risner left the chair, handing the meeting over to Secretary Don Barber. Mr. James, hired by the City of Hohenwald, reviewed a hydrology study created by Mr. Risner’s engineer, Braden Hinson, and provided fee...
"For those who fought for it, freedom has a meaning that the protected will never know," quoted Purple Heart Veteran, Jack Cothran, after thanking those who came out to the courthouse, officially recognizing August 7th as Purple Heart Day in Lewis County. Purple Heart Veterans Dwayne Runions, Bob Keel, James Morris, Harry Crist, Jerry Sharp, and Cothran all came together for this special day as Mayors Jonah Keltner and Danny McKnight signed the proclamation. "I appreciate you all coming out...
Lewis County Grand Jury met Monday, August 3, 2020 with the Honorable Michael E. Spitzer, Judge of the Twenty-First Circuit Court at Hohenwald, presiding. Following a one day session, the jury examined 15 witnesses and found all 128 bills presented to be found true bills where the proof justified....
Members of Lewis County’s governing body assembled Monday, July 27, conducting business and receiving quarterly reports from department heads. Public Input During a time of Public Input, Edwin Pratt addressed the Board alerting to a downturn in the economy of China. “We would be more than foolish to think this will not affect us,” he admonished the Board. “Evil is coming to this unwalled city...and our only defense is God,” he added. Mr. Praff urged local officials to hold a two hour prayer me...
Anneliese "Uschi" Dunning, 79, of Hohenwald, born December 21, 1940, in Nixdorf, district of Schluckenau (Sudetenland) was welcomed into heaven on July 28, 2020. She was reunited with her loving husband of 57 years, Charles "Chuck" Dunning and her mother, Maria Renner. As a loving wife and mother, she is survived by her children, Angela M. (Doyle) Lawson of Spring Hill, Sarah L. (Brandon) Pace of Hohenwald, Jeffery J. (Deborah) Dunning of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jonnie (Joey) Keilholz-Repp of...
Janice Dorine (Louque) Sisco, of Columbia, passed from this life to another on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the age of 70 following an extensive battle with COVID-19. Dorine was born on October 11, 1949 in Waynesboro to Philip and Violet Louque. She met the love of her life and her best friend, Mike Sisco, when she was in first grade. They graduated from Lewis County High School in 1967 and eventually married on December 26, 1970. Their greatest achievement came when they welcomed their son,...
The family of Dorris "Dot" Nell Clay is saddened to announce her passing on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the age of 82. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Wayne; children, Randall (Kathy) and Todd (Sandy); grandchildren, Tony (Trish), Matt, Haley, and Candace; brother, Mac McLemore; great-grandchildren, Taylor and Kendall; as well as numerous family and friends. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Alton and Mae McLemore, as well as her granddaughter, Madeline. Born...
Anne Black Kittrell, age 87 of Murfreesboro, died July 29, 2020 at AdamsPlace. She was born August 6, 1932 in Hohenwald, and was a daughter of the late Buford Clyde Black and Pauline Bates Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frederick J. Kittrell; and siblings, Jean Edwards, B.C. Black and Sue Pace. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Kittrell of Murfreesboro; sons, Richard L. Kittrell and wife Cindy of Murfreesboro, Douglas W. Kittrell and wife Camil...
Janie Louise Brewer Ellis, lifelong resident of West 5th Avenue in Hohenwald, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Reserve Assisted Living in Spring Hill. She was 79 years old. Janie was born November 24, 1940 to Bonnie M. and Nannie Lou Brewer in Gordonsburg. On May 28, 1960, she married the love of her life, John Ellis. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. She is survived by her husband, John Ellis, 2000 Reserve Blvd, Spring Hill; and her sons, Mike (Nancy) Ellis of Columbia and...
Patsy Maxine Hunter, age 64, passed away on July 29, 2020, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Patsy was born on April 12, 1956, in Hohenwald, a daughter of the late James Taylor and Mary Ruth Clayton Stutts. Patsy retired this year from her job as a cafeteria manager at Crockett Elementary School. She was an anointed leader who loved people and served her church family faithfully at Napier Pentecostal Church in teaching, preaching and planning. She blessed so many with her music. A...
Elvis Ray Kilpatrick, 80, of Linden, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Perry Community Hospital. He was born December 15, 1939 in Linden to the late Isaac "Ike" Newton Kilpatrick and Sallie Matt Comer Kilpatrick. He had worked at Consolidate Aluminum and was a Mason. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Ruth Capps; a son, David Kilpatrick; a grandson, Michael Ray Kilpatrick; a great-grandson Reno Swade Kilpatrick; sisters Delvene...
Lonnie Wayne "Runt" Cates, age 66, a resident of Columbia, passed away Friday evening, July 24, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital. A funeral service was conducted on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia with Rick Points officiating. Burial followed in Pisgah Ridge Cemetery. Born on March 6, 1954 in Hohenwald, Lonnie was the son of the late Charlie Cates and the late Odessa McNabb Cates. He married Teresa Mooningham in 1973 and was the owner of Cate's Drywall for fifty...
Brenda Runions of Hohenwald passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the AHC Lewis County, at the age of 70. She was born on January 22, 1950 to the late Curtis and Estel Miller. She is survived by two sons, William Runions and Charles Franklin Runions Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Franklin Runions, in addition to her parents. There are currently no services scheduled at this time. McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements....
Jonna Heather Pulley of Hohenwald passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Claiborne & Hughes Health Center in Franklin. She was born on July 4, 1970 to the late Johnny Walker and Sammy Kay (Lambert) Walker. She is survived by her husband, Terry Pulley of Springfield; sons, Daniel and Derrick Pulley; and daughters, Amanda and Amber Pulley; along with two sisters, Deanna Noe and Sherry Hodges. There are currently no services scheduled at this time. McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements....
Ethan Lindsey, a 2020 graduate of Lewis County High School, signed to play baseball with Martin Methodist Red Hawks on Friday, July 31. Lindsey received a scholarship to play in the 2020-21 season. Pictured, seated, left, are Ethan's parents, Terrell Lindsey, Ethan, David Lindsey; standing back, LCHS Athletic Director Jonathan Owen and LCHS Head Baseball Coach Tim Tiller....
Lewis County resident Hayden Bass is one of three recipients of the Melvin Taylor Memorial Scholarship for the University of Tennessee at Martin Parsons. The scholarship was also awarded to Cloie Joyner from Lexington and Katelyn Ivey from Parsons. Presenting the checks were Mr. Tom Leitch, Parsons Decatur County Higher Education Foundation, Mr. Melvin’s wife, Rebecca Taylor, and daughter, Erica Pritchard, and Director at UT Martin Parsons Dr. Kelli Deere. Mr. Melvin was a legacy and strong supporter of the UT Martin Parsons C...
Tennessee Wildlife Federation, one of the largest and oldest nonprofits dedicated to conserving the state’s wildlife and natural resources, is celebrating an overwhelming bipartisan vote for the state’s—and the nation’s—wildlife and great outdoors. A national coalition that included thousands of Tennesseans secured the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. The bill will permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and provide money for deferred maintenance projects at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and other...
I remember my college days, fumbling around in the kitchen without a clue how to cook. My boyfriend's mom at the time took me under her wing. Mrs. Sylvia was an amazing lady, and an incredible cook. She taught me how to make so many wonderful, southern recipes: chicken and dumplings, cherry pie, casseroles, and a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This recipe is always a crowd favorite. It seems that when you shrink things down to minis, people like them even more. Plus, everyone is sure to get a...
Gatlyn Simmons and Darcy Jacks exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in downtown Chattanooga. Clear blue skies set the scene for a beautiful outdoor setting. The bride and groom chose the colors of light pink, mauve, burgundy and champagne for the wedding. Bridesmaids were Hannah Mason, Chloe Hall, Abby Jacks, Gracey Simmons, Emeri Bethune, Kelsey Ivey and Kaylie Ownby. Nora Mason and Raylee Turner served as flower girls. Liam Mason served as the couple's ring bearer. Groomsmen were...
Isla Whit Schwendimann was welcomed into the world on June 18, 2020, by her parents, Hans and Brittany Schwendimann, and her big sister, Ava. She was born at Maury Regional Hospital, weighing seven pounds, one ounce and measuring 19 1/4 inches long. Isla is the granddaughter of the late Don Schwendimann, Judy and Joe Edward McClearen, and Doug Barber Jr., all of Hohenwald, and Selina and Eric Pirkle of Nashville....
