Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Jane Marie Franks set a goal back in March to fill 500 shoe boxes by the third week of November. After winning Miss Perry County's Outstanding Teen in January of this year, Franks decided to use Operation Global Needs for her platform and partnered with Operation Christmas Child. Her inspiration came from a trip Franks took with her adoptive family to Guatemala, the country she was adopted from. She instantly had the desire to help the children who were less fortunate than she was after seeing...
Christmas in Hohenwald has become one of Lewis County’s most beloved events. And, for good reason. Traveling out of town to visit Santa, see Christmas light displays, go ice skating and train riding and shopping is no longer a necessity. We have it all right here in our community. Unless you’re hiding out in the basement, you’ve probably noticed the “Looney” ness of 2020 so far. I mean, Covid, quarantine, murder hornets, the prince and princess quitting the royal family, the passing of Kobe B...
Monday’s meeting began in silence as commissioners took a moment to remember and pray for the family of Commissioner Doug Jobbitt following the recent and untimely loss of his wife, Robin Jobbitt. Scale Fees established for brush and other non-pit materials A resolution passed that established the scale fee for trees, brush, concrete, bricks, rocks and other non-pit material at $0.01 per pound or $20 per ton following the discussion at the Solid Waste Committee meeting on Nov. 2nd. The resolution stated that the prices will be effective January...
The Lewis County Health Department is offering flu vaccines at no charge to the community during a special “Fight Flu TN” vaccination event November 19. “Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and others in our community from the flu,” said Lewis County Health Department Director Sarah Russell. ”The flu can make you very sick, keep you away from work, school and other activities, put you in the hospital or even take your life. We urge everyone in Lewis County who hasn’t received a flu shot yet to get one now, an...
Lewis County Commissioner Austin Carroll, County Mayor Jonah Keltner, Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Landers, Highway Commissioner Joyce Holt met with Tennessee Wildlife officials and engineers at the boat ramp on Highway 99 at the mouth of Griners last week to discuss the ideas of revamping the area with a new boat ramp and picnic area, not just at this site but possibly five other sites. "The Buffalo River runs along the southern portion of Lewis County, and much of it is located off...
Albert Trever Cotton, age 51, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away on November 11, 2020 at his home in Nashville. He was born July 24, 1969 to James Harold Cotton and the late Dorothy Sue Smithson Cotton. Trever served in the United States Air Force and worked in Nashville. He is survived by his father, James Harold Cotton of Hohenwald; son, Nicholas Kaden Cotton; brother, Todd Cotton (Cindy); aunts, Peggy McClearen (Mac) and Cathy Seiber (Kenneth); and other family members, Donna Seiber, Chad...
Mae Katherine Neeley was born on February 21, 1934 to the late Henry Stanley Neeley and Claudia Duncan Neeley. She passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 86. She had lived on Swan Creek most of her life and worked as a rural mail carrier. She was a member of the Salem Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Annie Brown Farais, and Bernice Marie Proffit; brothers, Grover Tom Neeley, Lee Edward Neeley, Sherman Neeley, Ivan Cecil Neeley,...
John Dale Riley, age 68, passed from this earthly world on November 10, 2020 at his Hohenwald home. Mr. Riley was born in Lewis County on December 19, 1951 to the late John Wesley and Margie Nell Brewer Riley. Mr. John married the love of his life Deborah on March 12, 1973 and raised three wonderful children together. He was a contractor with Riley Remodeling which he owned and operated to this day. John was musically inclined. At the age of 13 he was already playing shows in local venues....
Linda Kay Kelley went to be with our Lord and Savior on the morning of November 13, 2020 while surrounded by family at the age of 57. She was born July 9, 1963 in Lawrenceburg to Betty Odean Creekmore Byrd and the late William Carl Byrd. On April 23, 1987, she married Michael Dee Kelley and together they raised two wonderful children, Johnathan and Kayla. Mrs. Kelley enjoyed taking walks outside, putting together puzzles, and meeting up with family for a game of disc golf. She filled every...
Bessie Belle Spears Edwards was born April 5, 1923 in Hohenwald to the late Alma Doyle and Richard Spears. She passed away November 10, 2020 at the age of 97 years. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leonard Carlton Edwards, and siblings, Beadie (Wilbur) Nix, Sara (Robert) Dodson, Hassel (May) Spears, Hershel (Dell) Spears and Richard (Colleen) Spears. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Ron) Boyle of Hendersonville and Sharon Edwards of Hohenwald; son, Rick...
Pamela Kay Fain was born June 2, 1955 in Nashville to the late Andrew Jack and Jo Ruth Brown White. She passed away November 10, 2020, at the age of 65 years. In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her son, Richard Fain; her sisters, Patricia McDonald and Betty Hill; and her brother, James White. Pam is survived by her partner, Steve Millspaugh; son, Jeff (Deborah) Fain of Hohenwald; sisters, Tonie (Terry) Cloud, Jane Patterson, and Martha Cross, all of Centerville; brother, Jerry White of Murray, Kentucky; grandson, Dalton...
Janie Ruth Hendrix Bredemann peacefully passed away on November 11, 2020 at the age of 94, surrounded by her family in her Hohenwald home. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on January 28, 1926 to the late Austin and Matilda (Cox) Hendrix. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, David Herrin and second husband, Harold "Pop" Bredemann; her son, David C. Herrin Jr.; her daughter, Nancy E. Fullard; and siblings, Leo Hendrix, Dewey Hendrix, Walter Hendrix, and Ethel...
The City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and discussed the purchase of new voting machines, changing the name of a city street and the approval of Employee Health Insurance Coverage. New Business New Voting Machines The first item on the agenda under New Business was a resolution regarding the purchase of new voting machines for the Election Commission. Administrator of Elections Rusty Isbell went before the Budget Committee for the County Commission last month and explained that the voting machines that are currently used are unreliable as fou...
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining me today as we recognize our veterans for their unwavering service to this nation. Across our great country and throughout the world, Americans will pause today to honor our brave fighting men and women who for more than 244 years have underwritten our freedom by their duty, honor and selfless service. We recognize that all our veterans have given something of themselves to this country and some have given all -- laying down their...
Lewis County Board of Education met Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lewis County Middle School Auditorium for their regular monthly meeting. All members, with the exception of Cassie Couch, were present: Chairman Glenda Atkinson, Vice-Chairman Johnny Clayton, Derek Cotham, Paula Dyer, Blake Farr, Lindsey Himes, Jackie Holt, and Phyllis Townsend. Lewis County School Bus Driver Billy Dyer addressed the board about his concerns for COVID related sick days. Each board member was presented an Employee Rights from the U.S. Department...
Camryn's Place was abuzz with life and laughter over the weekend as friends and family gathered together to honor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greene. Colyn Hinson met her groom, Michael Greene, at the end of the aisle where the two became one on November 14, 2020. The bride's parents are Kevin and Kelly Hinson. Her grandparents are Betty and Porky Dye, and Jo Brewer. The groom's parents are Sharon and Jason Greene. His grandparents are Marilyn and Sam Baker and Rita Greene, Dale and Joyce Greene....
"Our sunshine in this dark and scary world," Darcy June Trull was born to her proud parents, Jakob and Emily Trull. Her grandparents are Dwayne and Jennifer Trull, Vince Parker, and Shannon and Ron Corvin. At nine pounds and three ounces, she was welcomed into the world at Maury Regional Medical Center by her mom, dad and nana....
Brad and Emma Creasy are proud to announce the birth of their son, Grayson John Creasy. Weighing in at 7lbs 11oz., Grayson was welcomed into the world at Maury Regional, November 5, 2020. There to greet him were his sister Kylie and brother Cash. Grayson is the grandson of Dwayne and Carole Creasy, and Jamie and Natalie Edwards. His great-grandparents are Connie and Labron Williams, Tony and Deborah Spiess, Dennis and Lisa Edwards, Aline Defoe, Jones Craig (Ham) Defoe, Christine Bratcher and...
Birthdays Stephanie Fielder, November 19 Wilburn Freanks, November 19 Ray McIntear, November 19 Kristen Odom, November 19 Sara Kent, November 19 Allyson Staggs, November 19 Steve Staggs, November 20 Melissa Bell, November 20 Leon Reeves, November 20 Felicia Lomax, November 20 Ernest Hensley Jr., November 20 Sioban Landers, November 20 Jinger Griner, November 20 Alexis Everett, November 20 Jason Charland, November 20 Steve Shirley, November 21 Starlene Jarman, November 21 Jesse Shanes, November 21 Jada Hatton, November 21 Donie Treadwell,...
The Tennessee Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards to honor individuals or groups that work to preserve Tennessee’s heritage. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2020. “For over forty years, our awards program has offered an opportunity to give thanks and recognition to those working to revitalize Tennessee’s historic places. The Merit Awards program also highlights people and organizations for the work they do in the areas of publication, commemoration, and education regarding our state’s...
The wind was very strong and hard on Sunday. It blew twigs and limbs all over the yards and roadways. Then it turned cold and Sunday night was in the low thirties and plenty of frost was on the ground Monday morning. I guess it is time for this weather as we are in the last weeks of November which says that 2020 is almost over. We can hope and pray that 2021 will be a better year for all of us, especially since many have been affected by the virus and been quarantined either at home, in hospitals or nursing facilities. We pray for all still...
Geraldine Doyle Crowell, left, donated a copy of her book "The Alois Spiess Farm and Hohenwald through the 1940s" to the Lewis County Public Library and Archives. The book was accepted by Director Crystal Nash and will be added to the library and archive's local history collection. The book features genealogical information about the Spiess family, details about the daily lives of Hohenwald's German and Swiss settlers, Crowell's childhood memories, family recipes, and a large assortment of...
November 17, 1960 The annual community Thanksgiving service was scheduled for November 23 at the Hohenwald Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Reverend Jack Barker, new minister of the church, would be the speaker for the evening. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department destroyed a nine-barrel still and a small amount of moonshine whiskey discovered about five miles from Hohenwald on Grinder’s Creek. The owner of the still was arrested. The LCHS girls basketball team defeated Collinwood with a sco...
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, on January 23, 2017, by deed of trust recorded in the Register’s Office of Lewis County, Tennessee, in Record Book 179 at page 833, ROLCT, William Anthony Turner, conveyed to W. Andrew Yarbrough, Trustee, the hereinafter described real estate to secure the payment of a note; and WHEREAS, by instrument dated November 9, 2020, of record in Record Book 222 at page 600, ROLCT, the holder and owner of said note appointed Jack B. D. Heath as substitute trustee; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment o...
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for October 20-November 2, 2020. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. Montavis Antwon Vaughn, Highway 412 West, Linden, charged October 20 with failure to appear. Kayla Joyce Nelson, Railroad Bed Road, Summertown, charged with hindering secured creditor on October 20. Trevor Helton, Keggs Lane, charged October 21 with aggravated criminal trespass and theft of property. Kadarrious Marion Fox, W...
