Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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On January 1, 2023, Kerry Cagle officially began serving as the interim Highway Commissioner for Lewis County. Mr. Cagle took office as a result of the recent retirement of former Lewis County Highway Commissioner Joyce Holt, effective December 31, 2022. Mr. Cagle will serve as the interim Highway Commissioner until the Lewis County Board of Commissioners officially appoints an individual to serve out the remainder of Mrs. Holt's term. That appointment is scheduled to take place at their...
Lewis County Government was recently awarded a $630,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Community and Economic Development. The county will partner with the City of Hohenwald and use these funds to improve the water infrastructure and sewer system here in our community. Pictured, from left, Lea Thomason and Kayla Baxter of the South Central Tennessee Development District; Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner; Lewis County Commissioner Austin Carroll; and Lewis County Government Chief...
Darryl Thomas Wherry, in the news recently due to his business Paw Paw’s Porch Pet Spa’s involvement with Boomer, a pet dog owned by customer Barri Comer, was seen in court for the first time Thursday, January 5, 2022, before the honorable Judge Michael E. Hinson. Wherry pled no contest and was found guilty of theft under $1000. Hinson said, “This is something you did. It’s not who you are. I still appreciate what you have done and what you still do for this community.” He is fined $1000, is ordered to serve 11 months and 29 days on probation...
March 2022 Terry Bunch retires Terry Bunch retired as director of the Hohenwald Housing Authority. “It’s finally time to hand the reins over to someone new,” said Terry, “in this case to a good friend, another former Mayor, this time of the City - Johnny Clayton - who will take over running the Hohenwald Housing Authority in a matter of weeks after we have done a couple of weeks training.” Major drug bust Drug charges including methamphetamine-manufacture, deliver, sell, possess and driving while in possession of methamphetamine were placed ag...
February 25, 1963 - January 4, 2023 Michael "Mike" Anthony Escue, age 59, of Summertown, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mike was a retired carpenter by trade and worked many skilled labor jobs. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Escue of Summertown; two sons, Nathan Escue and Joe Escue (Clarissa Phillips), all of Summertown; one daughter, Lindsey Barron (Wes) of Lewisburg; one step-daughter, Jessica Barahona (Marvin) of Houston, Texas; three...
Anna Yvonne Voss, age 85, a resident of Hampshire, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at AHC Lewis County. Born on November 29, 1937, in Hohenwald, Anna was the daughter of the late Bert Webb and the late Evelyn Buie Webb Russell. She worked many years as a seamstress for numerous different clothing factories. She enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing, and watching her grandchildren play basketball. Above all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Anna was of the Church of Christ...
Helen Hinson McDonald, age 91, died on January 2, 2023. She was born August 1, 1931 to the late Everette and Hazel Hinson in Hohenwald. She graduated from Lewis County High School in 1949 and attended Columbia Business College. In 1951, she moved to Nashville to work at Third National Bank where she met her future husband, William E. (Willie) McDonald. They married on September 3, 1953 and moved to the Donelson area in 1955, where they were well connected with the community over many years. Hele...
March 3, 1957 ~ December 31, 2022 Carl Austin, 65, of Linden, passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Lexington to the late J.W. Austin and Hazel England Austin of Scotts Hill. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator until he retired in 2013. He had worked for the Henderson County Highway Department, Reeves Brothers Trucking and Graves and Graves Construction Company. He enjoyed tinkering with cars and tractors, raising a garden...
September 18, 2000 - January 1, 2023 Miss Syrena Brianne Young, 22, aka "Beans," was born on September 18, 2000, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Donna Young and Robert Young Jr. She passed away on January 1, 2023. Syrena was a shining light and a true blessing from God from day one. To know Rena was to do nothing but love all of her personality, and if you knew her you have seen the depth of it all. She either messed with you or she didn't. She loved her Disney shows, Michael Jackson, loved to...
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced the All State football teams for Division 1 Class 1A, 2A and 3A for the 2022 season. Named to the Class 2A team were Lewis County High School players wide receiver Dyer Barnes, quarterback Brycen McDonald, and punter Ethan Ray....
MARTIN, Tenn.—The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2022 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, College of Business and Global Affairs, College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences, College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. From Hohenwald – Leighton A. Carroll, High Honors; Jamie D. Edmondson, High Honors; Ethan K. Fransen, Highest Honors;...
The following was submitted by Lewis County Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick for September 29-October 19, 2020. This is a record of law enforcement action and is neither intended to imply innocence nor guilt of charges placed. Jerry Brewer, Grinders Creek, was charged with burglary and theft of property on December 19. April Ferguson, Overhead Bridge Road, Hampshire, was charged with aggravated assault on December 20. Mary Lightner, Tennessee Gas Drive, Lobelville, was charged with failure to appear on December 21. Paul Gaskin, Apple Orchard Lane,...
16 East Main Street became the new home to long-time restaurant, Pizza Hut. On Thursday, January 5, 2022, the team opened the doors to their new location between McDonald's and Subway. "This location is in the center of the fast food hub. It's a better fit for us and our customers," said General Manager Tammy Pate. "When the buffet closed 3 years ago, our need for space downsized dramatically. The new location is a more updated version of Pizza Hut, more efficient for accommodating to better se...
Five Generations - Front, from left, are Elliot Burke, great-great-grandmother Linda Parker holding Ivy Burke, and Oliver Burke; back, Alischa Burker, great-grandmother Karen Kendrick, and grandmother Mandy Pettis....
By “E.T. Trevathan, Contributing Writer Well it is a cool and rainy morning here in our little valley, the old wood heating stove is going and doing its job, the house is nice and warm. The weather forecasters say we may have some sunshine by the middle of the week but also we may see some snow flurries by the end of the week, it still is wintertime. The cats were really hungry this morning and they were ready for some warm milk. They are back in their beds now. Bob has got the breakfast dishes done and the kitchen spotless. He made me a s...
Birthdays Kaden Salyers, January 12 Frances Floyd, January 12 Adam Barber, January 12 Rita Hensley Fitts, January 12 Clara Curry, January 12 China Katherine McKnight, January 12 Joyce Johnson, January 13 Marsha Johnston, January 13 Larry Walton, January 13 Jennifer Pope, January 13 Phaedra O’Niell, January 13 Audry Nutt, January 14 Tommy Campbell, January 14 Greg Dole, January 14 Pamela Hinson, January 14 Braden Pace, January 14 Jereka Stewart, January 14 Kezden Salyers, January 14 Mark Sisco, January 15 Floyd Staggs, January 15 Jennifer D...
Jackie Lawson, 65 by Amanda Spears, Reporter I got a call on December 29, 2022 nominating Jackie Lawson for her heroic role that morning before daylight! When I called Jackie to set up a meeting time, she said I'm no hero, I did what I think anyone whould do. She went on to say she is humbled to say the least. Hope you all enjoy getting to know her! Q.) Can you tell me why you feel you were nominated for person of the week? A.) Because someone thought I was deserving because I woke the Cramer fa...
By Dorothy Warf, Contributing Writer Last Wednesday around midnight many in the area were awaken by terrible noise as hail was falling and it really was loud especially on tin roofs and there was thunder and lightening with heavy rain. I was afraid a tornado would follow all this. The temperature also rose during the night which is unusual. We have had cool temperatures in the day and cold at night in the upper twenties. Hopefully there was not any damage from the hail in your area. My buttercups are up and I fear that they are way too early,...
by Amanda Spears, Reporter Q.) How old were you when you started dating? A.) Delana was 16, Chris was 17. Q.) How long did you date before you got married? A.) Delana: We dated 16 months, Chris graduated in May 1989. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and we got married in June. Q.) When is your wedding anniversary? A.) June 8, 1990 Q.) What do you remember about your first date? A.) Chris: I can tell you that my mouth was wired shut because I had a car wreck, so Delana ordered everything....
January 8, 1953 Pfc. John A. Russell was wounded in action in Korea. The Tennessee railroads paid Lewis County a total of $5,457.69 during 1951 as taxes. Of this amount, $3,067.85 was allocated entirely for the schools of this county. The Oak Grove Club met on January 03 and agreed to ask the County Court for an anti-Rabies law and to have the requested law enforced so that all dogs in the county would be vaccinated. The LCHS band planned to give a concert consisting of popular music, waltzes...
7 Legislative Preview: Improving Juvenile Justice System We are preparing for a busy 2023 Legislative Session in Nashville where we will address a variety of important issues facing Tennesseans including improvements to Tennessee’s juvenile justice system. Following allegations of abuse and ongoing insufficient resources and facilities at the Wilder Youth Development Center, the Senate and House speakers formed the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Juvenile Justice to examine the specific challenges...
“Time Enough at Last.” The new year reminds me of that classic “Twilight Zone” episode starring Burgess Meredith as a put-upon bookworm. (No, he wasn’t reading on the wing of an airplane! Get your episodes straight, with “The Twilight Zone Companion,” for Pete’s sake!) True bibliophiles are all the same. Whether our preference is studying the rise and fall of empires or the rise and fall of heaving bosoms, we eagerly anticipate how many volumes we can absorb in the pristine, wide-open next...
Jason Fite/Sports writer The Lewis County Panthers 3rd Grade Tennessee Valley basketball Association team travelled to Florence, Alabama and Rogers High School for their first action of the 2022-23 season with matchups with the Deshler (AL) Tigers and the Lawrence County (TN) Gold. Members of the Lewis County 3rd Grade Panthers are Cazden Lomax, Landon Everson, Cruz Hallman, AJ Davis, Braison Sullivan, Camden Greene, Cash Creasy, Kipton Roberson, Keegan Salyers, Lennox Culberson, Connor Harris, and Kendall Mathis. In the first game of the day...
Jason Fite/Sports writer Pete Noblin/Photos The Lewis County High School Lady Panthers and Panthers hosted the Hampshire Lady Hawks and Hawks on Thursday, December 15, at Lewis County Hugh School. The Lady Panthers came out hot off the tip against the Lady Hawks. Kerrigan Reeves led the first quarter charge with 9 points as Lewis County jumped out to a 15-9 lead. The Lady Hawks fought back in the second as the Lady Panthers were held to seven points in the period and Hampshire cut the Lewis...
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR LEWIS COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT HOHENWALD In Re: Chevelle Jolene Shelton, DOB 10/14/2018, a female child, Kirsten Jeanine Hoover and Karina Concepcion Vazquez, Petitioner, Maegan Ann Shelton, Co-Petitioner vs. Unknown father, respondent ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing from the Order of Publication that the Respondent, Unknown Birth Father’s, whereabouts and residence are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry, it is ordered that publication be made for four consecutive weeks in...
