Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met Monday, August 22, 2022, for their regularly scheduled meeting. County Mayor Jonah Keltner and Commissioner Kyle Bobo were absent. In lieu of Mayor Keltner’s absence, Commissioner Brian Peery conducted the meeting. Don Barber spoke during Public Input to give his update on Memorial Park as he was unable to do so last month. “We’ve got a lot going on at the park,” said Barber, “We have quotes on the shade screens that look like triangles that’ll go up on steel posts to shade the playground....
That time of the year has finally come where the smell of funnel cakes is in the air! While the South Central Area Fair will take place starting Tuesday, August 31, with Family Night, there will be several events leading up to the long-awaited carnival rides, games, Jump n' Run and Demolition Derby. The annual South Central Area Fair, Fairest of the Fair Pageant has been scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium which is located at 207 South Court...
The Lewis County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Board of Education board meeting room located at 206 South Court Street, Hohenwald. All board members were present - Chair Glenda Atkinson, Vice-Chair Johnny Clayton, Derek Cotham, Cassie Couch, Paula Dyer, Blake Farr, Lindsey Himes, Jackie Holt, and Phyllis Townsend. Dr. Tracy McAbee, Director of Schools, joined the group via Zoom meeting. The invocation was given by Johnny Clayton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Blake...
February 2, 1938 ~ August 15, 2022 On August 15, 2022, at the age of 84, Oscar Vernon Reeves Sr. peacefully passed away at his Hohenwald home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Reeves was born on February 2, 1938, in Lewis County to the late Homer E. and Willie L. Thompson Reeves. He and his wife Martha attended New Hope Baptist Church in Hohenwald. Oscar will always be remembered as a fun-loving, always happy family man. He loved nothing more than his family, especially spoiling all his...
April 25, 1948 ~ August 13, 2022 Roy Howe unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74, on August 13, 2022, at St. Thomas West. He was born in Tunica, MS on April 25, 1948, to the late Eugene and Mamie Vines Howe. After graduating high school, Roy immediately enlisted in the United States Army where he would retire after 21 years of service. During his military career he fought in Vietnam alongside his fellow men and was in the NATO Forces stationed in Izmir, Turkey. He was a true patriot that believed in what he was called to do. He was a member...
April 17, 1934 - July 29, 2022 Pauline Faye Lambert, 88, of Camden, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Humphreys County Care and Rehab Center. Mrs. Lambert was born on April 17, 1934 in Nitro, West Virginia to the late Benjamin Roscoe Edwards and Lena Janey Edwards. She is survived by sons, Richard Allen (Christian) Lambert of Camden, Donald Ray (Cheryl) Lambert of Camden; daughter, Jacqueline Lambert Paras of Dover, Delaware; sisters, Carol Milcoff, Karen Moore; grandchildren, Kelley...
A beloved soul was called home.Elton Maxwell Ragsdale III, age 57, passed on August 18, 2022 at his home in Columbia. He was surrounded with love by his wife and children when he departed to join his heavenly father. He was born December 3, 1964 in Maury County, Tennessee, to Elton Maxwell Ragsdale Jr. and Gladys Beatrice Wright Ragsdale. Peanut attended Mt. Pleasant High School. His fondest memories were playing practical jokes, fishing, and being with friends and family. He enjoyed watching...
April 7, 1943 - August 20, 2022 Jerry Clayton Canady was born on April 7, 1943 to the late Claudie Beasley Canady and Pauline Griffin Canady, and departed this earthly home on August 20, 2022 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dabbs Canady; son, Anthony Canady; and daughter, Crystal Warrington; along with other relatives and countless friends....
November 14, 1926 ~ August 8, 2022 At the age of 95, Paul Louis Bansbach passed away at his Hohenwald home on August 8, 2022. Mr. Bansbach was born in St. Louis, MO on November 14, 1926, to the late Aloysius John and Rose Agnes Deutschmann Bansbach. He was a member of the United States Navy and proudly served to protect his country. Paul led a somewhat adventurous life after retiring from a career as a chemical engineer. He always looked forward to taking road trips to just about anywhere. Many times, he would end up at the Grand Canyon, and...
December 27, 1956 ~ August 12, 2022 Randy Lynn Pickard left this earthly world on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the age of 65. He was born in Magnolia, Alaska to the late James Troy and Annie Ruth Haynes Pickard. Randy proudly served his country after enlisting in the United States Navy. He and his wife Dawn recently became faithful members of Blondy Church in Hohenwald. Randy's creative side would often show through in his artistry, woodcarvings, and the refinishing jobs throughout his own home....
July 14, 1956 ~ August 14, 2022 On August 14, 2022, at the age of 66, Bobby Melton passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia. He was born in Hohenwald on July 14, 1956, to the late Raymond Crockett Jr. and Sallie Dee Rogers Melton. Bobby had a larger-than-life personality with a contagious laugh that no one will forget. No matter how bad your day had been, he would always find a way to brighten it. He lived his life to the fullest and made every day even better than the day...
A decoration at Deavers Cemetery is planned for September 17, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. at the cemetery at 1214 Linden Highway in Hohenwald. Everyone attending is asked to bring a dish and drinks. Lunch will start around 12 noon. New Beginning Church has agreed to let families use the Fellowship Hall Facilities. Donations will be taken that day for upkeep of the grounds. If you are unable to attend, donations may be mailed to Ron and AnitaJo Walter, P.O. Box 1, Lyles, TN 37098....
The previous dates listed in this article were wrong. The dates have now been corrected It is time for the fall 2022 Semi-Annual Summertown Bluegrass Reunion and Music Festival on Highway 240 in Summertown, Tenn. Bring your musical instruments, dancing shoes, lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy all the shows, crafts, foods, friends, booths, dancing and good bluegrass music, like no other. It is clean, wholesome entertainment for the whole family. These fun-filled days and nights you will enjoy...
Lewis County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at the Election Commission Office located at 35 Smith Avenue, Hohenwald, TN....
Birthdays Eugene Henson, August 25 Mark Darrin Baker, August 25 Ron Riley, August 25 Tabriya McDougal, August 25 Megan Bledsoe, August 25 Matthew Conner, August 25 Tiffany Hodge, August 25 Dillan Moon, August 25 Glen Tanner, August 25 Angela Reeves, August 25 Roger Young, August 25 Luke Curfman, August 25 Landon Odom, August 25 Reg Swinea, August 25 Mary Anna Davis, August 25 Kevin Hinson, August 26 Agnes Holden, August 26 Gary Don Pollock, August 26 Carrie Faye Kilpatrick August 26 April Marie Conner, August 26 Shaina Hamm, August 26 Richie Ma...
The Lewis County Historical Society and the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation met at the Natchez Trace visitor center on August 18, 2022, to celebrate Meriwether Lewis’s 248th birthday. Park Ranger Jeremy Childs talked about some of the upcoming events and plans for community involvement at the Trace. There are opportunities for volunteering and contributing to this important part of our county and our heritage. To apply, go to US Gov volunteering opportunities. Crystal Nash, Lewis County Public Librarian and Historian, led the group t...
Not much rain this past week but still some pop-up showers and a few days with thunderstorms and rain. We have been blessed with rain to balance the lack from the early days of summer when it was so dry for days and days. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Connie Bonner, L.C. Bowen, Dorothy Carroll, Kathleen Carroll, Madison Chappell, Spencer Clark, Fada Clay, Wilburn Franks, Calvin Harris, Martha Hensley, Jim Holloway, Wayne Holloway, Shirley Howe, Monette King, Bruce Ligon, Claire...
Well it is a cool morning here in our little valley, a slow rain is falling and it thunders every once in a while, we need the rain. I have got my cup of coffee and a cat is curled up beside me on the front porch swing. A little breeze is blowing and it is almost chilly, I love it. With these little showers of rain and then later the bright sunshine, my rose bushes are blooming again. I will have to trim them all the way back before long. The hummingbird feeders are almost empty, Bobby will have to fill them up again. Earlier this year he got...
“The ingredients for this recipe are so simple and the results so spectacular, I’m always willing to share the secret. It’s actually a variation of a doughnut recipe I made years ago, using refrigerated biscuits. The best part of having this bread is tearing it apart and eating it warm.” - Evelyn Kenney; Hamilton, New Jersey Prep/total time: 30 minutes. Makes 10 servings. Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup of butter, melted 2 tubes (10.2 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspo...
August 21, 1952 A diorama depicting Meriwether Lewis approaching Grinder’s Stand was on exhibit in the replica cabin at Meriwether Lewis National Monument. The diorama was created by artists employed by the Bureau of Public Roads and donated to the National Park Service. A delayed report was received on the annual Hohenwald Old Timers Picnic held in Dixon, IL. A total of 81 persons attended. Vocational Agriculture Teacher, A. O. Ramy wrote an article about the E. B. Dyer farm and how the s...
“Anxious parents are no longer allowing their kids to go to slumber parties,” announced a blurb in the August 16 “New York Post.” Slumber parties are not usually one of the top subjects on my mind in the morning (“Got my keys, got my snack, got my wallet, got a great ‘is your refrigerator running?’ joke to share…”), so I was surprised to learn that 12.3 million parents participate in the #NoSleepovers movement online. (Boy, I’m old. I remember when Arte Johnson popularized “Blow in my ear and...
Cracking down on drive-by shootings / Public Chapter 1136 — To impose stricter penalties on criminals who engage in drive-by shootings, a new law requires that a person convicted of aggravated assault that involved the use or display of a deadly weapon be punished one classification higher than otherwise provided by law if the violation was committed by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle. Effective July 1, 2022. New offenses for heinous crimes / Public Chapter 1062 — Criminals who commit particularly heinous, worst-of-the- wor...
Senior Centers can increase the quality of life for many citizens $80,000 in state grants going to senior centers in Senate District 28 As a physician and senator, I know firsthand that senior citizens who are engaged in their communities and lead an active lifestyle tend to have a higher quality of life. Senior Centers offer great services that can lead to better health outcomes for aging citizens. They are a tremendous place for seniors to connect with their communities and provide opportunities to participate in activities such as bingo and...
Lewis County Public Library and Archives has received book donations given in memory of the following individuals: • William Corter: “Who Shot Sports: a Photographic History, 1843 to the Present” given by the LCHS Class of 1967. • Tommy Edwards: “The Beekeepers Bible” given by the South Central Bee Keepers. • Patricia McNabb: “The Judge’s List” given by the LCHS Class of 1967. • Wayne Odom: “Billy Summers” given by the LCHS Class of 1967. • Leonard R. Talley: “The Vatican: All the Paintings” given by Glenda D. Talley. Additionally, loved one...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for July 28 through August 19, 2022. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Jamie S. Roberson, Mt. View Drive, was charged with theft of property on July 28. Robin D. Rapozo, Piney Creek Road, was charged with theft of property on July 28. Jazmyne Dickey, Smith Avenue, was charged with DUI, first offense, reckless endangerment, simple possession/casual exchange, and drug paraphernalia on July 29. Corey A. Anthony, North Pine...
