Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Chamber of Commerce's Oktober Heritage Festival is scheduled for this weekend, October 8 and 9, Friday and Saturday. So get out those walking shoes because there will be miles and miles of craft and yard sales. That is not the only source of entertainment for this weekend. There will be live music, a kids corner and there will be the Lewis County Cancer Victim Fund's Car and Truck Show as well as the Big Rig Show. The newest addition will be Dauntless Archery Tag which is similar to a game o...
A new baling machine was recently installed at the Lewis County Transfer Station, and it is able to produce almost twice the amount of compacted material when compared to the landfill's other two balers. According to Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner, "The new baler was purchased during the previous fiscal year for approximately $16,000 with funds that were leftover in the 2020-2021 budget. And based on the current market, this baler will pay for itself within just a few months". "For instance,...
Main line fiber construction is currently underway in rural Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties for Meriwether Lewis Connect. The goal is to be doing in-home/business installations of fast, affordable, reliable broadband in all areas of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s service area by the end of 2022. “Weather, demand, covid’s impact on labor and equipment availability, as well as other uncontrollable factors may slow our progress,” says MLEC President and CEO Keith Carnahan, “but we’re committed to not stopping until every MLEC member...
Terry Warren, nationally-recognized executive coach and author of The Art of Choice: Making Changes that Count in Work and Life, will visit Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Friday, October 8 at 4 p.m. to promote his new book and share a thought-provoking and motivational presentation on how to make choices with intention and commitment that will move you forward in work and life. Copies of The Art of Choice will be available for purchase and signing. Author Terry Warren is passionate...
On October 2, 2021 Linda Gavin presented Kelly Medford, of the Lewis County Library, with 42 Civil War books from her late husband, Michael Gavin's library in his memory. Michael worked for MTSU as their preservation specialist and worked for the TN Civil War National Heritage Area and the Center for Historic Preservation at MTSU. In memory of Michael, Linda also presented the library with a copy of the Barns of Tennessee written by Michael Gavin and Caneta Hankins in collaboration with The...
April 11, 1988 - September 22, 2021 Mr. Dustin "Dusty" Blake Wyrick, age 33, a resident of Summertown, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, in Summertown. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Davy Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Born on April 11, 1988, in Lawrence County, Dusty was the son of Sandra Dickson Musgrove and the late Johnny Wyrick. He was a 2007 graduate of Summertown High...
Jeanne Sue Brown, age 69, of Smyrna died Wednesday September 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born at Boyce Clinic Hospital in Hohenwald and was a native of Wayne Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Dortha Castleman Culp. Mrs. Brown was a member of LaVergne First United Methodist Church where she was active with Food Pantry. She was a long time member, Hohenwald Chapter 393 Order of Eastern Star and Order of the Eastern Star, Sam Davis Chapter No. 290....
February 3, 1945 ~ September 28, 2021 Mrs. Brenda Gale Ogg Fowler Sanderfur went to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on September 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Hohenwald on February 3, 1945, to the late Buford and Mary Vesta Ogg. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Bobby Ogg, Karen Ogg, and Peggy Pogue. She was very well known for her love of cooking and baking. She often taught those around her the special family...
Johnny Dewayne Dye, age 69, resident of Summertown, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The family held a wake at their house on Monday, October 4th. Heritage Funeral Home assessed the family with arrangements. Johnny was born in Lawrence County and was the son of the late James Lelon Dye and the late Nellie Dye. He graduated from Summertown High School and served in the United States Army. He fought in the Vietnam War and was an active member...
September 2, 1932 ~ September 28, 2021 On September 28, 2021, Mr. Austin Earl Floyd passed away peacefully at Waynesboro Health and Rehab Center with his family by his side. Mr. Floyd was born in Lewis County to the late Herbert and Bertha Turnbow Floyd on September 2, 1932. Mr. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Mrs. Clara Wix Floyd; his daughter Jennifer Lea Hinson (Jerry Jones); granddaughter Stephanie NaCole Webb (Blake); and his granddaughters Kristin Brumley (Michael) and...
May 23, 1936 ~ September 17, 2021 Mr. James “Jim” L Stokes passed away in the morning hours on September 17, 2021 at Maury Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Luther and Ruth Strickland Stokes on May 23, 1936 in Waycross, GA. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Betty Stokes. After school Mr. Stokes enlisted in the United States Marine Corp before retiring and attending the University of Florida. He was a faithful member of Highland Baptist Church, Hohenwald, where he attended until he was unable to do...
December 11, 1956 ~ September 27, 2021 On Monday September 27, 2021, Ms. Rebecca Lynn Atwood Staggs left this earthly world unexpectedly at the age of 64. She was born in Liberty, TX on December 11, 1956, to Ms. Mildred Searcy Atwood and the late Arthur Albert Atwood. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Mr. Hobert Staggs. Ms. Staggs was an LPN in Perry County for many years before retiring and enjoying the quiet times. Becky loved being in the outdoors hunting...
October 27, 1941 ~ October 2, 2021 Mr. Billie Jo Poff peacefully passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 79 in his Bon Aqua home surrounded by family. He was born in Bevkly, West Virginia on October 27, 1941, to the late W.A. Poff and Eveline Hicks Poff. Mr. Poff was a member of the United States Air Force before being honorably discharged and beginning his career as a self-employed Carpenter and farmer. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and heading to the river for fishing. He was...
October 23, 1934 ~ September 28, 2021 Mina Faye Barber Patterson, age 86 left this world peacefully on September 28, 2021, at Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by John Frank Devore Jr. and Robert Allen Patterson; her parents Escar and Estelle Barber; brothers Marvin Barber Sr. and Edward Earl Barber; and her sisters Betty Evans and Lucille Staggs. She is also preceded in death by a son Michael Devore and a grandson David Staggs. Ms. Patterson is survived by her brother Jerry (Judy) Barber; her children Brenda Nance,...
April 10, 1955 ~ September 28, 2021 Ms. Joyce Confer Horton peacefully passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center on September 28, 2021. She was born in Eerie, Pennsylvania on April 10, 1955, to the late Clara Green. Along with her mother she was preceded in death by her loving husband Mr. Donald Horton. She is survived by her children Sabrina Bennett, James Dinges, Donald Horton, Sharleen Hawks, and Robert Horton, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. There are currently no services planned. Adair Funeral and Cremation...
October 2, 1966 - October 1, 2021 Mr. Linnie Darrell Shirley, age 53, of Summertown, passed away early Friday morning, October 1. He was born in Columbia to Linnie Shirley & Susan Spears. He is survived by his wife Pamela Shirley, mother Susan Shirley, daughter Crystal Jolly (Keith), daughter Alicia Shirley, brother Steve Shirley, sisters Linda Tonguett & Charlotte Underwood, and 1 grandchild Abagail. Visitation was held on Saturday, October 2 at the Whispering Hills Church of God in Summertown. A graveside service followed in the Baugus...
It's hard to imagine that fall is almost here. My mother always said the older you get the faster time goes, and I think she was right. County property tax bills will be mailed out around October 1. Each and every year they are due and payable from October through February 28 of the following year. I always like to reiterate that the trustee's office is not responsible for the amount of your property tax bill, we only collect payment. As always; we do offer the option of making payments on prope...
Rainbird Smith will be performig her original sultry music at Amber Falls Winery on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 1:00 until 5:00 pm. Smith refers to her performance as "Story-telling for adults." "[When I say story-telling for adults] I mean [I sing about] those topics that we, as grownups, rarely attempt to talk about within the familiarity of our everyday lives," said Smith. "All of my songs are originals.. only one or two covers. Nevertheless, these are stories from my life. Things that I...
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing additional steps to help parents navigate the balance of raising a family and holding down a job. Beginning October 1, 2021, TDHS will increase child care payment assistance rates by 10% across all categories of care in the Child Care Certificate Program Under this program, the state pays a directly to child care providers on behalf of families who are enrolled and meet the income and work or education requirements of the program. This overall rate increase will save many...
Mrs. Staggs recently nominated Jaxon Long for student of the week. "Jaxon is a great student! He is considerate of those around him and he has a great heart," Mrs. Staggs said. Presenting Jaxon with a certificate is SRO Captain David Henley....
The Lewis County High School Homecoming was held Friday, October 1, 2021 before the football games against Adamsville at Bobby W. Sharp Field. The homecoming court and cheerleaders are pictured, front, from left, Bendi Barnes, Aubrey Kellogg, Mae Dunbar, Ryley Wall, Allee Carroll, Kerrigan Reeves, Alivia Helton, Mya Isbell, Chloe Dye, Blayr Clayton, Paige Graham, Andalyn Himes, and Olivia Phillips; back, freshman escort Steele Moseley, freshman attendant Mahaley Bean, junior escort Bryson...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for September 10 - 27, 2021. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Aaron A. Zinn, Poplar Grove Road, McEwen, was charged with simple possession/casual exchange and drug paraphernalia on September 10. William T. McComas, Short Creek Road, Linden, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, simple possession/casual exchange, and drug paraphernalia on September 11. Beverly S. Gray, North Pine Street, was charged with drug...
Once again we had a mixture of summer and fall temperatures and probably will have until it really changes and we get frost and I hope that it will be a few weeks before this happens. The nights have been nice with temperatures in the sixties and then the days sometimes got warm with temperatures rising into the eighties. The leaves are really falling and I have seen some signs which according to the older generation points to a very bad winter. The shucks on corn have been very thick and the acorn trees for the most part have really been over...
Tinslee Boyd, daughter of Timmy and Tiffany Boyd, turned three on September 17, 2021. She was celebrated with a Young, Wild and Three theme birthday party at her home on September 26. Many friends and family were treated to lunch and a birthday cake, along with a blow up slide and bounce house. Tinslee is the granddaughter of Tim and Tonya Boyd, and Leroy and the late Kim Holloway. She is the great-granddaughter of McKinley and Norma Wages and Roger and Sue Holloway, all of H...
Birthdays Nancy Mathis, October 7 Allen G. Wiggins, October 7 Rhonda A. Kilpatrick, October 7 Matthew Duncan, October 7 Jeremy Duncan, October 7 Michael Summers, October 7 Lori Miller, October 7 Bill Watson, October 7 Patricia Moore, October 7 Justin Lee Carroll, October 7 Patricia Smith, October 7 Barbara Marie Cox, October 8 Tracy Holloway, October 8 Samantha B. Webb, October 8 Paul Searle, October 8 Irene Owens, October 8 Larry Franks, October 8 Misty Schneider, October 8 Annette Williams, October 9 Shane Duncan, October 9 Terry Floyd,...
