Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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October 31st the Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 hosted their first annual Trunk or Treat for the community. The trick or treaters all had an opportunity to vote for their favorite trunks and Big H Plumbing, owned and operated by Ryan and Michelle Harwell of Lewis County, was voted crowd favorite with their Candyland entry. Nine gift baskets were drawn and given away to our community youth that included gift cards to local Lewis County businesses. In addition to candy donated by members of the...
You already know why Veterans Day is important. You are the service members, veterans or family and friends of veterans who stay up-to-date on military news, pay, benefits, fitness and veteran jobs. Veterans Day, November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans. This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fel...
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts-filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys-to children worldwide for more than two decades. This is a project that everyone can still be a part of, even with COVID-19 restrictions. There's still time for individuals, families, and groups to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God's love to children in need...
Note location change The 4th annual Rudolph Run/Walk 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Lewis County Memorial Park in Hohenwald. The complete run/walk will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. To increase safety, there will be no registration the day of the event. Packets may be picked up from 5-7:30 p.m. on December 4 at the Hohenwald Housing Authority located at 107 Allison Avenue. To be guaranteed a Rudolph Run/Walk 5K long-sleeve tee shirt, contestants must register by November 20. For more information or to...
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, a state medical board ordered professional probation for the medical license of Tennessee Senator Dr. Joey Hensley, a punishment described by his attorney as "the death penalty" for Hensley's decades-long career as a small town doctor. Hensley admitted to providing medical care and prescribing opioids and other controlled substances to several family members. In some cases, the prescriptions were not documented. The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners...
On the evening of November 6, 2020, local business woman, Robin Marie Riordan Jobbitt, left this earthly world at the age of 54 after a short battle of cancer. Her generosity continued even after her passing when she became an organ donor to help those in need. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on June 26, 1966 to Barbara Jean Bailey Riordan and the late Bill Riordan. On September 22, 1990, she married Douglas Jobbitt and together raised three wonderful children. She was homemaker first and fo...
Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Technical Services Unit have arrested and charged a Hohenwald man accused of possessing and transmitting child pornography. Last Monday, November 2, 2020, TBI received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department regarding the online activity of Dylan Lee Wilson (DOB 6-1-76). During the investigation, agents determined Wilson possessed and transmitted several...
The American Job Center offers several resources to assist individuals with achieving their employment goals. A computer resource area is available to individuals interested in doing job searches, online job applications and weekly certifications for unemployment benefits. Additionally, programs are available for qualified individuals seeking to obtain work experience, advance in their careers, or to pursue a new career field. Adult Education classes are available at this location as well. Please visit your local American Job Center at 25...
Lewis County experienced a record-breaking turnout casting ballots in-person during early voting, on Election Day, or absentee by-mail in the November 3, 2020 presidential election. Voters turned out and participated, beating the previous 2016 election by 971 votes. Out of 8,329 registered voters in Lewis County, 4,050 voted early or absentee, 1,593 the day of election, and five were provisionals for a total of 5,648 ballots cast. Complete results of the Lewis County General/Presidential Election may be found on page A-3 of this...
Ramona Dale Defoe Nicholson was born September 18, 1928 in Hohenwald, the daughter of Herbie and Clarice Defoe. She passed away on November 5, 2020. Ramona had one brother, Jones Craig Defoe, who preceded her in death. She married Guy J. Nicholson in 1946. They were married 71 years and had two children, Don and Amy. Ramona and Guy moved to Sparta, Cookeville, and Kingsport, as Guy's career progressed. It was in Sparta that Ramona owned and operated a beauty school and where they met their...
Jimmy Lee Breece, age 73 of Brentwood, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was born on September 18, 1947, to James Breece and Mae Elizabeth Hickerson. He was a proud member of our nation's military, having served in Vietnam in the United States Army. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, Jeff (Janet) Breece of Smyrna; his wife, Janice Bates of Brentwood; step-children, Chris Webb of Brentwood and Emily...
Mildred Laverne O'Guin was born October 13, 1924, to the late Mamie Hudgins Springer and Iverson Springer. She passed away on November 7, 2020, at the age of 96. She was a member of the Coble Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Laverne was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years of marriage, A. P. O'Guin; sisters, Ruth Skelton, Rebecca Floyd, and Martha Emma McNabb; brother, Batton Springer; son, Donny O'Guin; and granddaughter, Amanda Gilbert. She is survived by brother, Hezekiah Springer; sister, Juanita Garner; daughters,...
Hessie Alma Hinson peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2020, just days shy of her 96th birthday. She was born in Perry County on November 8, 1924 to the late Henry Albert and Nora (DePriest) Shelton. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lockie Bunch. In 1953, she married the late Leslie Hinson and spent her life as a homemaker and caregiver to their children. She would take on any task at hand and never ask any questions. During the depression era, she and her family would help local families...
Brown Allison Grover, age 85 of Mayfield, Kentucky, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1934, a son of the late W.P. and Mamie Allison Grover. Mr. Grover was a retired minister and owner of Grover Tire. He was a member of the Lone Oak Church of Christ. Mr. Grover is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Russell) Brewer of Benton, Kentucky; two sons, Steven Grover of Mt. Washington, Kentucky and Mark...
Jeffery Wayne Downey, age 51 of Lafayette, passed away November 7, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Downey was born in Nashville to Carlos and Carolyn (Nutt) Downey on February 9, 1969. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Burton and Zula Downey and Ivan and Georgia Nutt. Jeffery owned and operated his own trucking business. He loved his family more than anything. He was described as a loving husband and father, a wonderful son, and a very protective brother. Jeffery...
Jane Alexander, age 65, wife of Rick Alexander and a resident of Hampshire, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Maury Regional Medical Center. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Stevenson and Lory Catlett officiating. Heritage Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Born on December 1, 1954 in Hohenwald, Jane was the daughter of Grace Scott Farris and the late Allen Farris. She was the Valedictorian of...
Cagney Taylor Brown, age 28, unexpectedly passed away at her Hohenwald home on November 1, 2020. She was born October 15, 1992 in Columbia to Rick and Tammy (Carroll) Brown. Since Cagney was an October baby, it was only fitting that she had a love of scary movies. It started at a young age when her older sister was asked to babysit. From that moment on, her adoration for all things scary began. Cagney was described as a compassionate, loving soul who loved her family and friends with all her...
Allen James Spears, age 83 of Hohenwald, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at AHC Lewis County. He was born on May 20, 1937 to the late Willie Monroe Spears and Ada (Arnold) Spears. He worked at the Dana Corporation for many years before becoming disabled. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Spears; two sons, Vince Spears and Eric Spears; sister, Addie Schrader; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held today, Thursday, November 12 beginning at...
Thomas Edward Libich unexpectantly passed away at his Hohenwald home on November 7, 2020 at the age of 82. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 20,1938 to the late Edward and Mary Zabinski Libich. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Linda Kucharek Libich and a sister, Nancy Nalepa. Mr. Libich is survived by his children, Edward (Joanne) Libich, Dawn Blackwell, Kim (Todd) Tinker, and William (Carryle) Libich; a sister, Germaine Schneider; ten...
This is one of those recipes with real provenance, and real reviews to back it up. Teddie's Apple Cake appeared in the New York Times in 1973 in an article by Jean Hewitt. The recipe was republished again years later in The Times, and an outpouring of love and devotion, via hundreds of letters, were sent to the food editor. Cooks from all over the country exclaimed their devotion to Teddie's Apple Cake, and just how much its become a huge part of their family get-togethers. (Sadly, no one knows...
The quarterly meeting of the Lewis County E911 Board has been changed to November 18, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Howard Moore Emergency Operations Center on Commerce Drive. The regular meeting was set for November 11 which is Veterans Day. All members are urged to attend, Director Danny Atkinson stated....
South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. November 19, 2020, virtually through Microsoft teams. If you would like to attend, contact [email protected] to obtain an invitation to the meeting or you can join the meeting via audio only by calling 931-263-6094....
By Savannah Gambel, ANR & 4-H Lewis County Extension Agent As cold weather approaches, it is important that you have a winter feeding plan for your livestock animals. Feeding high quality forages is a great place to start, and it can save you money in the long run. A high quality forage is one that is palatable, easily digested, and meets the animal’s nutritional needs. A great way to know if you are feeding a high quality forage (hay, silage, or haylage) is to send a sample to UT’s Soil, Plant, and Pest Center for a forage analysis. Once you...
Lewis County Schools will close for the Thanksgiving holiday from November 25 through November 27, 2020....
It has been warm during the day lately, like summer, and the nights have even been in the fifties and low sixties. It is weird weather, but I guess that is what we have in Tennessee. What is the saying? “You can have all four seasons in one day.” I guess that is right sometimes. Monday, it couldn’t decide whether it wanted to be sunny or cloudy. Those who are sick or shut-in and in need of prayers for whatever the need: William Barber, David and Joyce Barnes, G. Y. Bennett, Connie Bonner, Barbara Brown, Dorothy Brown, Amy Carroll, Betty Carro...
