Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter September 4, 2022 was the beginning of "a very rare vacation" for Lewis County residents Barri and Keith Comer. The couple was headed to Florida and decided to board their dog, Boomer, with Paw Paw's Porch Park Avenue Pet Spa. They had been taking their dog, Oreo, to the spa every six weeks for a few years and trusted Tommy and Deborah to take care of Boomer. On September 11, on their way back home, the Comers received a call that would change their lives, and ma...
Written by Mike Hinson, South Central Area Fairboard member Benny Pace was once declared to be the Heart and Soul of Lewis County Schools. This year, the Heart and Soul has been selected to serve as Grand Marshall for the 2022 South Central Area Fair Christmas Parade. Upon being told he was chosen, Benny was quoted as saying "I'm humbled by it." Known affectionately by many as Coach Pace, Benny found his love of Lewis County football as a player. During his career he set a new single season...
by Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter The annual Christmas in Hohenwald festivities kick off tonight, Thursday, December 1st, with the South Central Area Fairboard's "A Barnyard Christmas" Parade at 7:00 p.m. The lighting of the new tree on Main Street will be held at 7 p.m., followed by a local group of carolers who will sing around it. As previously printed, don't forget the route will run in reverse this year! If you are a parade entrant, please enter Memorial Park via Smith Street 5:30-6:30 p.m....
The fourth annual Jonesy’s Toy Ride has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 3. The event is sponsored by the Lewis County Elks. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. at Hohenwald Billiards with kickstands up at 11:00 sharp. All monies collected goes to buy toys and special gifts for the kids of families who don’t have the need to purchase nice presents. “Money is counted at the end of the day after the ride, which also includes an auction, and a chili cook off and it is then distributed to volunteers for them to go to local stores to purch...
Trina Weaks, Lewis County Schools CTE Director and Federal Projects Director, was awarded the TSIN (Tennessee STEM Innovation Network) Grant for Lewis County Intermediate School in the amount of $10,000.00. These funds will provide equitable educational opportunities and enhance STEM and Computer Science learning in grades 3-5 for STEM resources and materials. Ms. Weaks and Samantha Webb, Lewis County Intermediate School Principal, are pictured with LCIS students....
The American Legion will have their annual Big Brother Drive roadblock on December 3, 2022 starting at 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Members of the American Legion will be set up at several red lights in town. All donations will go towards helping needing citizens for groceries during Christmas. If raining, it will be postponed until December 10. For more information, contact Tommy Carroll at 931-626-2049....
The High Forest Humane Society will have a Dog Adoption Day at Tractor Supply on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be discounted adoption fees....
During the night of November 13, 2022, William Gene Medford, of Hohenwald, died with his family present. He was 74 years old. Gene Medford was born to Minnie E Barnes and Cecil Ora Medford in Fort Worth, Texas on November 20, 1947. He is survived by his long-term partner, Marilyn Baker; three sons, Bart Leonard, Chyld Medford, and Damian Medford; two daughters, Tammi Medford and Whitney Medford; seven grandchildren, Jessica Green, Rayne Lawrence, Sam Leonard, Sydney Keuler, Christian Francis,...
January 15, 1954 ~ November 20, 2022 On November 20, 2022, William Thomas Carroll left this earthly world at the age of 68. Mr. Carroll was born in Lewis County on January 15, 1954, to Girdie Morrow Carroll and the late Malcolm William Carroll. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Carroll. Mr. William is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Pam James Carroll; his sons, Keith (Dana) Carroll and Nick (Katie) Carroll; grandchildren, Tyler and Aaliyah Woodard and...
Charles Frank "Charlie" Shaffer, age 39, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his residence. He was a native of Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Frank Shaffer and Kerry Hooks Wells. He is survived by his mother, Kerry (Brian) Wells of Lewisburg; father, Frank (Evelyn) Shaffer of Hohenwald; sisters, Jamie (Mark) Banaszak of Toledo, Ohio, and Hannah Wells, Lewisburg; brothers, Robbie (Brandy) Hooks of Hohenwald, and Jeremy (Elisha) Shaffer of Oregon, Ohio; wife, Jamie Wright Shaffer;...
October 1, 1937 - November 18, 2022 Freda Roth Lewis of East Ridge, Tennessee, born in Hohenwald, passed away on November 18, 2022, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Roth and Gertrude Roth; and her siblings, Martha Watson and Freddie Roth, both of Hohenwald. She is survived by her husband, James R. Lewis (Jim); her children, Bryan Dean Lewis (Natalie) of Murfreesboro, Mark Douglas Lewis of Flintstone, GA and Tracy Lynnea Henson (Jeff) of Cartersville, Georgia; her sister, Wilma...
Jeffrey Dean Kelsey, a resident of Summertown, passed from this life on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 44. Jeff was born on December 20, 1977, to Freddie Dean Kelsey and Carol Ann Spears, in Linden. He is survived by his father, Freddie (Mona) Kelsey of Columbia; his mother, Carol Kelsey of Cornersville; his sister, Glenda (Stephen) Oakley of Athens, Alabama; his brothers, Nicholas Thompson of Summertown, and Sterling Thompson of Columbia; and also two nieces, Kayla Kelsey and Rainey Oakley. There are currently no services planned....
January 9, 1930 - November 28, 2022 On November 20, 2022, Mr. WMs. Fada Jean Clay, age 92, of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1930 in Hohenwald, to the late Chancy Robert, Sr. and Lucille (Loveless) Baker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Lewis N. Clay; brothers, C.R. Baker, Jack Baker, Sam Baker and Charlie Baker; her sister, Martha Baker. Ms. Clay leaves behind to cherish her memory, son Michael L. Clay of Hohenwald; daughter Cynthia L. Corter of Murf...
Deborah Gay Roby Wright, age 68, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband of 46 years and other family at the Select Care Facility of North Knoxville Medical Center. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, she and husband, Larry were residents of Hohenwald for many years. They attended Freedom Holy Temple. Debbie loved life and her family. Although she battled many serious health problems most of her life, few would have known because of her smile and bubbly...
February 1, 1939 - November 27, 2022 Ms. Margie Marie (Garrard) Amacher, a lifelong resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on to her eternal home on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 83. Margie was born on February 1, 1939, in Lawrence County. She grew up and married Charles Ray Amacher. They raised their family together and were happily married for many years until his passing in 2000. Margie was known for her green thumb. She could grow anything and everything. She was also a huge animal lover. She took in many strays over her...
By Jason Fite/Sports writer The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers and Panthers travelled to Waynesboro for Monday night basketball action against the Wayne County Lady Wildcats and Wildcats on November 21st. The Lady Wildcats, defending TSSAA runner-up in single A last season, presented a daunting task for the Lady Panthers and it was proven true from the opening tip. The Lady Panthers struggled against the Wayne County pressure, limited to only a Jaden Moore bucket in the opening quarter that saw the Lady Wildcats take a 28-2 lead. The se...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter When I reached out to Ashley, to let her know she was nominated for person of the week, she was so excited. A special quote from Miss Ashley is "always wake up with a purpose." Just having good ole hometown conversation with her made my day! Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in good ole Hohenwald, Tennessee. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Playing outside, playing in the creek catching crawlfish and huling hay. Q.) What did you want to...
Birthdays Lisa McPherson, December 1 Ricky Edwards, December 1 Dolly Landrum, December 1 Phoebe Finerty, December 1 Presley Allen, December 1 Jackie Garrison, December 2 Ana Martinez, December 2 Dwayne Strohman, December 2 Phoenix Dunn, December 2 Millary R. Lomax, December 3 Rick Hinson, December 3 Diane Bryant, December 3 James O. Hinson December 3 Richard Lambert, December 3 David Wayne Bailey, December 3 Nelle Dunnivant, December 3 Darlene Johns, December 3 Jeff Rogers, December 4 Tyler Edward Messina, December 4 Shannon Nash, December 4...
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer We have had a taste of what may be in store for us in the coming months and I hope it is wrong and will not be this bad. The temperatures have dipped into the low teens on several occasions during the last week or so. Despite the cold morning temperatures there is still beauty in the sights along the road as icicles can be frozen up the weeds along the road and especially around the creek, they are really pretty and then when the frost is on the trees and shrubs and the sun comes up they sparkle like...
By Evelyn Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool and windy morning here in our little valley, but it is not as cold as it has been, having a little fire going in the old wood heating stove sure feels good and having this little cool weather makes my coffee taste even better. The cats have eaten and are now snuggled back down for their nap, now that it is getting colder they are getting into a habit of getting up to eat breakfast and then going right back to their warm beds. Bobs already got the breakfast dishes washed and the kitchen...
There will be a “Meet and Greet” meeting at the War Memorial Building (old Genesco Building) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2022. Those attending are asked to bring finger food snacks to celebrate the festive season. All are invited. Come greet old friends and meet new ones with those who are learning and sharing about the history of Lewis County and the surrounding area....
November 27, 1952 Minnie Evans resigned as Clerk of the Lewis County Selective Service board effective December 31. Evans had served as Clerk since 1948. O.E. Marbet, local board chair, announced that applications were being accepted for a replacement. R.K. Roney was named Chairman of the Lewis County Crusade for Freedom campaign. The campaign sought to raise funds for the support of Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia, privately owned networks which beamed factual material to countries...
With Thanksgiving behind us and practically only one month till the new year we have had many days of winter weather already and it is not something that I wish for anymore, but we may be in for a hard winter. The signs that the older people and Almac’s give to support a hard winter are very much visual this year. We have already had several days with temperatures in the teens and low twenties which is not good for the electric bill. We have also had some light showers and rain at times during the last few days. Those I know of who are sick e...
American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127 and the Auxiliary are here to assist those in need this Christmas with groceries. If you (or someone you know) is in need of assistance, please send a letter to the Post. The letter must contain the person’s name, total number of family members and income including food stamps (if applicable). To be considered for the assistance, letters must be received by December 9, 2021. The address is American Legion Fred E. Lomax Post 127, PO Box 31, Hohenwald TN 38462....
A fundraiser for Ken, Kenda and Samantha Crowe will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022 before the Christmas Parade. It will be held at Creative Chaos at 101 East Main Street. Ken has been diagnosed with cancer and is unable to work. Samantha has CP and requires full time care. Tickets can be purchased in advance. For more information, call Dawn McDaniels at 931-619-1914 or Kim Buchanan at 931-797-3695....
