Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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For over a decade, Lewis County has been looking for some way to separate the court system from the regular Lewis County Courthouse offices, largely due to spacing and safety concerns. Former County Mayor Kenneth Turnbow and former County Mayor Van Ward had both looked at either finding a vacant building or empty warehouse around town to turn into a Justice Center, but nothing was available under one million dollars at the time. Also building a new Justice Center at the current jail was...
From mid-April to mid-May, Lewis County had a record unemployment claims of 706 on average. That's nearly six percent of the county's total population. The highest week of unemployment claims was the week of April 25th at 687 continued week claims and 61 total initial claims, which makes a total of 748. Continued week claims represent the number of people who already filed for unemployment, are covered by unemployment insurance and have been receiving benefits. Initial unemployment claims are...
The Lewis County community has suffered a hard loss as one of our own young people has passed from this life in a car wreck Sunday night, November 22. A Tennessee Highway Patrol accident report states William Hickerson was driving westbound in Perry County around 6 p.m. when he failed to negotiate a curve in the 5400 block of Hurricane Creek Road. The vehicle went into a slide and overturned in the roadway. Twenty-four year old Kolton Maze was killed at the scene. Hickerson and a juvenile...
Cars piled into the old Save-A-Lot parking lot by the dozen, squeezing in wherever they could and overflowed into Factory Connection and Dollar General, all hoping to hear their ticket numbers called. Outlaw Country played crowd favorites like "God's Country" and "Sweet Home Alabama," giving onlookers a reason to dance and sing along. Then it was time for Sonny Patel, owner of the participating gas stations Darrin's C Mart, Darrin's Market and Nick & Bubba's, to cut the ribbon for the main...
A road block will be held from 7 until 11 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 for the 2nd Annual Jonesy’s Toy Ride. All donations will be used in Lewis County for Christmas for needy children of all ages. For anyone wishing to make a donation, an account has been set up at Citizens Bank or contact Danny Ogg at 931-628-0999....
The American Legion Post 127 will be holding the annual road block to collect monies on December 5, 2020, beginning at 8 a.m., to help people of the community during the Christmas holiday. Anyone wishing to help with the collection is asked to meet at the Legion Building, 119 North Park Street, at 7:30 a.m. Those who would like to receive a grocery order must have letters sent to P.O. Box 31, Hohenwald, TN 38462 by December 8. The letter must have a good home mailing address, amount of family income, and number of members in the...
Elsie Lee Rochelle passed from this life on November 17, 2020 in Hohenwald. She was born May 2, 1926 in Kimmins, the daughter of the late Joseph Duncan Riley and Sophia Levisa O'Guin. Elsie was the youngest of seven children. She married Herbert Charles Rochelle on December 24, 1942 and they were married for 59 years before his death in 2002. During World War II, Elsie and Herbert moved to Oak Ridge for work. They were part of the workforce there that became known as The Secret City that built t...
Mary Lucille Forrester Cagle was born on June 24, 1929 in Centerville, to the late Mamie Jones Forrester and Robert "Love" Forrester. She passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of 91. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Cagle; partner, Boyd Frazier; sons, Jim Cagle and Jack Cagle; granddaughter Celena Cagle, great-granddaughter Megan Waynick; as well as three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Bowers; sister, Odell...
Amanda Beth Ayers, age 28, stepped into Heaven on November 11, 2020 after a hard fought battle with Covid-19 at Tri-Star Centennial Hospital. Amanda was born in Houston, Texas on Friday, June 13, 1992 to Keith and Cindy (Morrow) Ayers. Amanda marched to the beat of her own drummer. She loved walks on the beach and collecting seashells for days. She loved animals and reading and collecting all kinds of interesting, albeit random, things. She loved her family and her church family, General...
Rodney Earl Davis, age 77, passed away November 16, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center with complications from Covid-19. Mr. Davis of Hohenwald was born March 21, 1943 in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the son of the late Leroy Earl Davis and Josephine Mildred Furse Davis. He was united in marriage to Audrey Kaye Warner on January 4, 1964 and January 4, 2009. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Kaye Davis of Hohenwald; three daughters, Alice Davis...
Robert E. "Bobby" Brown was born on June 3, 1957, in Hohenwald, to the late Robert Webb and Mary Elizabeth Brown. He departed this life on November 16, 2020, at Williamson Medical Center. Bobby moved to Waynesboro after the death of his mother and was well taken care of by Buffalo River Services, Inc. After moving to Waynesboro, Bobby's light began to shine on the whole community. He was an active member of the Waynesboro Rotary Club and the Civitan Club. He attended every event where he could...
Edward "Gene" Durham, age 94 of Hohenwald, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at AHC Lewis County in Hohenwald. He was born in Old Hickory on March 19, 1926 to the late John Durham and Bessie Taylor. Mr. Durham accomplished many great things throughout his life. He preached for over sixty years in various congregations of the church of Christ and was a missionary in East Germany. He was a veteran of World War II where he served in the European Theater with occupation forces. He was an...
Harold Fred Livingston, age 83, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2020 in his Hohenwald home surrounded by family. He was born January 20, 1937 in Michigan to the late Harold Raymond and Doris (Amidon) Livingston. After 33 years, Mr. Livingston retired from General Telephone to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and spend as much time as he could with his family. One of his favorite things to do was maintaining the riding trails on his property for all his grandchildren to enjoy. As his family had witnessed, Mr....
Vanessa Pettigrew Bryan retired as District Public Defender of the 21st Judicial District effective November 1, 2020, after 31 years of service. The 21st District comprises Willliamson, Hickman, Lewis, and Perry counties. She joined the Public Defender's office as an assistant public defender when the conference was created in 1989. She was elected to her first eight-year term as Public Defender in 2006 and was re-elected in 2014. A retirement event was held in her honor on October 29 in the his...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for November 2-19, 2020. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. November 2, Nichole A. Flippo of Fain Street, charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license. November 7, David L. Anderson of Jennie Smith Road, charged with methamphetamine-manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess, simple possession/casual exchange, and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. November 9, Tyler C. Horner of Northview Road, charged with r...
Lewis County Emergency Communications District, E-911 Emergency Dispatch Center October 1, to October 31, 2020 Lewis County Sheriff Office October 1, October 31, 2020 Accident 20 Accident w/injury 2 Alarm 10 Ambulance needed 13 Animal call 33 ATV/Motorcycles 1 Busy 6 Burglary 1 Call your post 1 Call this station by phone 13 Checking Vehicle 70 Check Vehicle Registration 1 Check for Wanted or Stolen 1 Child Abuse or Neglect 1 Cutting or Stabbing 1 Disorderly person/house 10 Disturbing the peace 5 Driving while intoxicated 1 Escort 4 Family...
In light of next week's most delicious holiday, I'd like to share my family's most-loved Thanksgiving recipe. Mrs. Ruth Phillips Bumpas was an amazing cook at my childhood church. I grew up eating the best Southern food prepared by the ladies in that church, and Mrs. Ruth always made the dressing for every get-together, church function and social event. This recipe has traveled far and wide by family members who have adopted it as their own Thanksgiving dressing recipe. Happy Thanksgiving,...
It's a good thing turkeys are not in season! The friendliest turkey was spotted at AHC Lewis County on Monday morning, gobbling and waddling. Ashley Heath, Barbara Hinson and Annette Peery all accompanied little Mable Anne Heath, and offered her the occasional leg-up so that she could see into the windows. Wild turkeys possess powerful legs that propel them to speeds of 25 miles per hour, and Mable Anne was no exception as she raced around to give residents some holiday cheer. Her mom played "I...
Victoria Brooke Walton and Ryder Hayes Talley are excited to announce their wedding date. Ryder proposed while on vacation in Panama City Beach, August 16, 2020. Of course, Victoria said yes, and the couple have planned a February 2021 wedding at Camryn's Place at Cane Creek. Ryder attends TCAT as a student in Machine Tool and is due to graduate in the spring. He also works full time in the Maintenance Department at Custom Manufacturing Solutions in Centerville. His parents are Eric Talley and...
Two worlds collided November 14, 2020, in a beautiful explosion of love when Gracelyn Simmons walked the aisle to meet her dream-come-true groom, Grant Taylor, at the end of it. The Blue Barn and Garden in Columbia was the perfect venue for this rootsy couple to say "I do. "Family and friends made our day so special," said the bride. "We are truly blessed with the best on both sides." The parents of the bride are Randal and Tammy Simmons. Her grandparents are Mike and Mary Simmons, and Bill and...
Ethan and Leanna Amacher Owens proudly welcomed their sweet baby girl into the world on November 10, 2020. Ella Louise Owens was born at Maury Regional and weighed 6 lbs 15 oz. There to welcome her were aunts, uncles, and cousins, Billy, Lauren and Liam Reese, Liza Beth Amacher, Brian, Shelby, Reid and Rachel Owens. Her grandparents are Greg and Lisa Amacher, and Terry and Cheryl Owens. Great-grandmothers are Margie Amacher and Odie Owens....
Birthdays Aldaishawia Sparkman, November 26 Dolly Brewer, November 26 Kelli McKnight, November 26 Mark James, November 26 Robin Rosson, November 26 Carole Loveless, November 26 Evan Lawson, November 26 Anita Hinson, November 26 Kay Pope, November 26 Jarred Roper, November 26 Jimmy Conner, November 26 Duke Turnbow, November 27 Linda Dykes, November 27 Harry Runions, November 27 Theresa Culberson, November 27 Nicole Lavett, November 27 Amanda McCitcheol, November 27 Cheryl K. Lambert, November 28 Mike Ellis, November 28 Sheila Turner, November...
Sunday morning started off with mild temperatures, but by the time church was over, it was raining and windy and was very cool. The rest of the day was about the same with rain and wind. Saturday was very pretty with temperatures in the seventies and upper sixties most of the day and the children enjoyed playing outside with some friends and cousins. 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...
Name: Lea Ann Anderson Age: 59 How long have you lived in Hohenwald? I lived in Hohenwald until 1981, then we moved away for college and military life. We came back home in 1992. What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a school teacher. Is that what you became? If not, what are you? I have been teaching first grade for 27 years. If you could tell your 16 year old self anything, what would it be? If I were 16 again, I would remind myself to enjoy every second of every day, because 59 sure does come quickly. What is your...
November 24, 1960 A. O. Ramey was elected president of the Agricultural Workers Association. A Hohenwald man died after being accidentally shot while squirrel hunting with a friend eight miles east of Hohenwald. LCHS football players Wayne Bates, Mack Holt, and Billy Lynch were named to the All Tennessee Valley Conference team. The Lewis County Civic Club announced that the annual home lighting contest would be judged on Thursday, December 15. Out of town judges would be procured for this event. Dee Quillen and Wayne Sublett caught a string of...
