Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The County Commission met on Monday, Oct. 19 to discuss several orders of business. The first item on the agenda was to appoint a new commissioner in lieu of Mrs. Connie Sharp's withdrawal from her seat. There were two men who vied for her seat on the commission: John Booker, who had once been a county commissioner for eight years, and Doug Jobbitt, who ran for commissioner once before. The men drew numbers to determine who would speak first. While one candidate spoke, the other went out of the...
After a rainy weekend during Oktober Heritage Festival, the car show and the Big Rig Cruise-in had to be postponed to this weekend. The car show and Big Rig Ride-in will be October 24th, this Saturday. It begins at 8 a.m. in the Courthouse parking lot, and the winners will be announced at 3:00 p.m.. The Big Rig Cruise-in will also take place behind the Courthouse on Court Street at 8 a.m. as usual. All donations and money received will go to the Lewis County Cancer Victims Fu...
It's only Day 5 of early voting and it's clear that voter turnout is even bigger than expected. A total of 2,025 people in Lewis County have already voted as of Tuesday morning, before print day. That's more than double the turnout of the 2016 early voting! Rusty Isbell, Administrator of Elections, and Tammy Skelton Carroll, Deputy AOE, said the election office has been so busy they have not had time to eat lunch. Isbell reported that there are 8,326 registered voters for Lewis County this...
By Scarlette Woodall, Hohenwald Arts Council Executive Director "Never give up!" The famous quote of Winston Churchill kept ringing in my ears. I had faith it would happen just not sure when. Who could have guessed when I approached Kevin King in November 2017 to inquire about a storage unit it would set the wheels in motion. To my surprise, Kevin had a special interest, not to mention the expertise, to meet this challenge. The seeds were planted, and it happened. When I suggested I wanted...
Dr. Joey Hensley, Senator for the 28th district, has announced his candidacy for another term in the Tennessee State Senate. He currently represents the citizens of Maury, Lawrence, Lewis, Wayne, Giles, and Perry counties. Dr. Hensley is a physician who has practiced medicine in Hohenwald for the past 34 years. A native of Lewis County, he graduated from Lewis County High School and Columbia State Community College where he was selected as one of their top 40 graduates from their first 40...
Fellow veterans, community leaders, friends and family members gathered together at Joe Avenue on Saturday, October 17, 2020 to dedicate the street in memory of SP/4 Rodger E. McDonald. SP/4 McDonald, a dedicated public servant, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2019. He served in the Army 5th Infantry and was a Purple Heart recipient. After his military time, McDonald became a service member for the Veterans Administration as a VA Benefits Officer. He assisted over 50 veterans of the...
Bertram Adolphis "Bert" Moore, III, age 73 of Hohenwald, passed away at his residence on Monday evening, October 12, 2020. He was born in Memphis to the late Bertram Moore, Jr. and Modena (Spain) Moore Scott on September 28, 1947. He was a graduate of Overton High School and a graduate of the University of Memphis, where he obtained his Masters Degree. Mr. Moore was the president of the Lewis County Bank from 1992 - 1996 and was instrumental in helping Bob Gafford find a buyer of the bank, at...
James William "Wig" Vaughn, age 79 of Hampshire, passed away on September 20, 2020, at NHC Maury Regional in Columbia. James was born on June 1, 1941, in Hohenwald to the late James Robert and Ethel Lee Himes Vaughn. James is better known as "Wig," or "Wiggy" and worked in construction and on the farm all his life. He is survived by his son, Thomas Vaughn of Mt. Pleasant; siblings, Robert Vaughn of Spring Hill, Florida, Fay Embler of Hampshire and Henry (Linda) Vaughn of Hampshire; nephews and...
Ronnie L. Cowan, age 55 of Seymour, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. Ronnie loved his family dearly and gave all he had to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Georgia Cowan; brothers, Bobbie Cowan, Jack Russell, and Jerry Cowan; sister, Betty Suddath; nephew, Shawn Caldwell; and great-niece, Brittany Whaley. His survivors include his wife, Cathy Cowan; sons, Ronnie "Turtle" Cowan, Jr. (Paige)...
Brett Alan Bultman was born April 13, 1972 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Preston Lee Bultman and Susan Kay Arseneau Bultman. He departed this life on October 10, 2020 at the age of 48. Mr. Bultman worked in the maintenance department at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System. He is survived by his parents, Preston Lee Bultman and Susan Kay Arseneau Bultman, both of Waynesboro; two brothers, Jeff Wren and Preston Bultman II of Waynesboro; two sisters, Brandi Bultman of Summertown and...
Lois Evelyn Partain Gillis departed this life on October 19, 2020 in Waynesboro, at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 28 days.She was born December 21, 1923 in Lawrence County, the daughter of the late John Ace and Beatrice Henson Partian. Mrs. Gillis was united in marriage to Daniel Gillis on August 2, 1941. Mr. Gillis preceded her in death on December 18, 1990. She was a member of the Phillips Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 130, worked for a number of years...
Clyde Wesley Sells, age 87 of Hohenwald, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1933, to Guy and Hester Sells in Michigan. He graduated from high school and joined the United States Air Force, from which he later retired. He married Jean Sells and they lived a wonderful life together until her death in 2010. He then married Berline Ayers and enjoyed a wonderful marriage together with her as well. In his lifetime, he enjoyed...
Roger Dale Davidson was born December 17, 1947, in Hohenwald, to Mary Sharp Davidson of Hampshire and the late John Davidson. He passed away October 10, 2020, in Columbia, at the age of 72 years. Mr. Davidson was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. In addition to his mother, Mr. Davidson is survived by his brothers, Dennis Davidson of Hampshire and Greg Davidson of Linden; nieces and nephews, Monica DePriest, Ben Davidson, Jeremy Davidson, Blake Davidson, Brandon...
Delbert Wayne Whitehead was born August 6, 1947 in Hohenwald to the union of the late Joe Cleveland and Ethel Mae Skelton Whitehead. He departed this life on October 9, 2020 in Waynesboro, making his stay in this life some 73 years, two months and three days. He was united in marriage to Rachel Crowell on December 28, 1965. Mrs. Whitehead preceded him in death on August 2, 1992. Delbert was a farm hand, having worked for both Robert Butts and Trey Ripley. He is survived by a son, Robert Whitehea...
The County Commission convened on Monday, October 19th at the Courthouse. After appointing a new commissioner, they moved on to the scheduled reports from the County Mayor, Director of Schools, Chamber of Commerce, etc. County Mayor Report General Fund County Mayor Jonah Keltner took the podium as Commissioner Peery took the mayor’s place. Mayor Keltner presented trial balance sheets for this year as well as for the past five years, showing the county’s General Fund Balance. “I know some of you are pretty concerned and worried about our Gener...
There's nothing quite like the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. Whether it's a soft loaf of sour dough bread, my grandmother's Friendship Bread, or a simple loaf of sweet bread like this amazing chocolate banana bread, Autumn is the perfect time of year to bake your loved ones something special. This chocolate banana bread comes together in about 15 minutes, and boy, is it good. Dense, rich, and topped with a velvety chocolate glaze, this one definitely belongs in your recipe box....
Look out Opie, Mable Anne is coming through! This week, Mable Anne dressed up as a UPS driver and delivered a package full of smiles and giggles to AHC Lewis County. Since the pandemic has left residents of nursing homes unable to have visitors come inside, Mable Anne and her mom took it upon themselves to make sure residents had at least one visitor outside. Every Monday since the pandemic, Mable Anne has dressed up according to a theme that her mom, Ashley Heath, has cleverly constructed....
We have moved back into a light fall time again and the temperatures have been moderate and not so cold at night. The leaves are really falling and many have been mowing or raking them to burn when they can or putting them on garden spots. Either way, it is still lots of work to keep it done and then the next day it has to be done again until all the leaves are off the trees. The sunshine has been pretty the last few days although the wind was quite brisk on Sunday afternoon. We are enjoying some beautiful fall days and the foliage is just...
Karley King and Ricky Hull joined hands as one, on their 10 year anniversary of dating. On October 17, 2020, Karley walked down the aisle to join hands with Ricky, waiting for her at the foot of her grandparents' event gazebo on Kimmins. Eric King and Denise Runions are the bride's parents. Her grandparents are Carolyn Haymons, Bud Runions, the late Henry King, and the late Billy and Joyce Sharp. The groom's parents are Mary Walker and the late Bill Hull. His grandparents are Flossie Walker and...
In celebration of National Friends of the Library Week, Friends of the Lewis County Public Library is hosting a Book & Beverage Sale outside the library on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. With books for all ages, movies, and magazines on sale, attendees will also be able to purchase hot cocoa, hot cider, bottled water and homemade sweets. Friends members will also be accepting donations of old, working cell phones, tablets, and laptops for a recycling fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit library projects, including the...
Birthdays Kim Hallman, October 22 David Knowles, October 22 Vannie Lee Edwards, October 22 William Wherry, October 22 Kelly Murray, October 22 Doris James, October 22 Jodi Inman Johns, October 22 Joe Smith Jr., October 22 Christopher Zibble, October 22 Erika Caballero, October 22 Amy Frizzell, October 22 Kevin Dabbs, October 23 Wayne Browning, October 23 Caroline Wherry, October 23 Andy Holt, October 23 Jessie Ray Nash, October 23 Tommy Sanford, October 23 Jimmy Wix, October 23 Juan Luis Martinez, October 23 Lexie Carroll, October 23 Miranda...
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will offer the public an opportunity to safely dispose of expired, unused or unneeded prescription drugs on Saturday, October 24, 2020. This free drug take-back event will be held in front of the MRMC Medical Office Building at 1222 Trotwood Avenue in Columbia from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will feature a convenient drive-through disposal process. Social distancing guidelines will be followed with staff members on hand to safely receive items. The upcoming disposal event is for medications in pill or...
Ellis Kate Peery was welcomed into the world, October 17, 2020. She is the daughter of proud parents, Christian and Kelsie Peery. At Maury Regional to greet the 6lb 12.9 oz girl were Aunt Jenna Tompkins, Uncle Brett and Aunt Rachael Peery, and cousin Lucca Peery. Her grandparents are Nicki Lewis and Troy Tompkins, and Jeff and Cheryl Peery....
Rayden Blaze Hinson was welcomed into the world 3:03 a.m. on Monday, October 5th by loving parents Jimmy and Sydnee Hinson. His grandparents are Laura and Denny Nix, and Kelly Allen and Lee McDougal. Rayden was born at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. He weighed five and a half pounds and eleven ounces, and was 18 and a half inches long. Jimmy and Sydnee were incredibly happy to bring their new baby into the world. "Mommy and Daddy love you so much," they said....
Joel and Felicia Pollock are proud to announce the birth of their 8 lb 9 oz son, Cain Edward Pollock. His grandparents are Angela and James Pollock, and Brandie Hutton and Ken Carter. On October 14, 2020, he was welcomed into the world at Maury Regional Hospital by his parents and big sister, Ella Jo....
