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Don't forget to play Warm Up Your Winter, and enter for your last chance to win $100 toward your electric bill! See contest details, page B-3. Be sure to shop with our sponsors and let them know how much you appreciate their support. Sponsors include Adair Funeral & Cremation Services, Bank of Lewis County, 412 Metals & Building Supply, Assure Title and Escrow, McDonald Funeral Home and Bowen Home Center. This week's winner is Haley Skelton with the sentence "Unscrambling Words in a Contest...
The University of the South in Sewanee, TN held their 2023 football awards banquet on February 17, 2024. Dyer Webb Barnes of Lewis County, a Lewis County football alumni, received the Offensive Player of the Year award. Barnes is ranked fifth in the nation in D3 football. Dyer is very thankful and blessed to have received this award as a freshman. He would like to thank all his coaches and teachers at Lewis County High School that pushed him on and off the field to get to where he is. He would...
In a 72 member country church known for its womens club and annual fish fries, 92 community members of Lewis County came together to fill the pews on Monday night, February 19th. They weren't there to sew quilts, fry up some of the best fish around, or listen to a sermon, although Bobby Page, officiator of the meeting, jokingly said, "Y'all can be free and say what you want here tonight. We've got the baptism warmed up and ready for you after the meeting." The laughs broke the ice off the room...
The Tennessee Comptroller released it’s annual audit of Lewis County Tuesday, February 20th for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023. Sixteen findings include material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, and noncompliance issues spread among the Office of County Mayor, Office of Road Superintendent, Office of Director of Schools, and Office of Trustee. While conducting their work, auditors had to make material audit adjustments to the financial statements in the offices of county mayor, road superintendent, and director of schools. T...
Lewis County Elks Lodge #2883 will host their annual community Baby Shower Saturday, February 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Lodge located at 416 Swiss Colony Road Expectant moms, babies, and children under 5 years are welcome to participate in this community event. The Elks Lodge of Lewis County works year-round to produce numerous events benefiting members of this community. The annual Community Baby Shower has proven to be one of it’s most popular with new and expectant parents being able to take home necessities like diapers, wipes and m...
Tommy Eugene Moon, born May 21, 1948, to the late Bud & Maude Clark Moon, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 75. Above all else, Tommy loved his family and always put them first. He worked for The Sawmill in Lewis County up until his health declined, he loved it so much that he wished every day to go back. In his spare time, he loved to build things and tinker, but he hated to do any type of plumbing work. He always knew God, but he recently met Him and was baptized Decemb...
March 13th, 1952 - February 3rd, 2024 Myke passed away suddenly at his home in Summertown. He leaves behind Rose, his loving wife of 40 years; three devoted sons, Ian, Michael (Jodie) and Ray (Rebecca); a daughter Bernadette (Jonathan) and sister Seren (Joe); also, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends. Myke was a very kind, sensitive and loving person who faithfully served his country for 22 years in the US Air Force. He would happily lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was known for his great...
April 13, 1955 - February 12, 2024 Branon Elgie Marrs, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, departed this world on February 12, 2024, at the age of 68 in Hohenwald. Born on April 13, 1955, in Obion, Tennessee, to Elgie William Marrs and Edna Marie Qualls Marrs, both of whom preceded him in death. Branon attended Perry County High School, graduating in 1975, His ability to tear stuff apart and put it back together led him to further his education at the Vocational Technical School of Nashville....
Thomas Ross Quillen, 93, of Lander, Wyoming passed away on February 15, 2024, peacefully with family and friends by his side. Quillen was born June 15, 1930, in Hohenwald, as the middle child to Frank and Ola Mae (Grimes) Quillen. After high school, Tom was drafted into the US Army and later served with the Army National Guard. After two years in the Army, Tom attended Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in Cookeville, graduating in 1958. During his time in the Army, he met the love of his life,...
September 20, 1947 ~ February 11, 2024 Larry J. Richardson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, in Linden, at the age of 76. Born on September 20, 1947, in Hohenwald, to the late Odis and Cecila Richardson, Larry's life was a testament to the enduring spirit of love, wisdom, and courage. Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Sharon Beardsley Richardson, who stood by his side through life's many journeys....
Jonathan Daniel Norman, age 43, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Born on October 21, 1980, in Columbia, Jonathan was the son of Robert and Dianne Buford Norman. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, he dedicated thirteen years of his professional life as an operations manager for United Waste Haulers Recycling in Mt. Pleasant before his health began to decline. A true outdoorsman, Jonathan found joy in hunting and fishing,...
July 15, 1959 ~ February 10, 2024 Jody Alan Martin, a devoted husband, beloved son, and cherished brother, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, in Hohenwald, at the age of 64. Born on July 15, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jody’s life was characterized by his loving nature and kind spirit, which left a lasting impression on everyone he met. ody is survived by his loving wife, Marlene Skelton Martin, who was his partner in both love and adventure. Together, they shared an incredible life, filled with joy and exploration. His mother, Fr...
August 28, 1959 ~ February 3, 2024 Tamela Renee Austin Nix, born on August 28, 1959, in Hickman County, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, in Nashville, surrounded by her family. There are currently no services planned. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements....
The Art of Black and White: Art and Fashion Three artists who stand out when utilizing dramatically applied wide brush strokes of black and white paint on canvas are Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, and Pablo Picasso with his painting Guernica (1937). When an artist uses the contrast of black and white, it evokes a sensation of vast spaces, good and evil, yin and yang, while focusing the viewer’s attention on the artwork’s composition. This week, as I opened the latest Vogue magazine’s March issue, what stood out immediately was that the first...
School safety and education highlight the week On Capitol Hill this week, Senate committees were in full swing. In the first week of budget hearings from state departments and agencies, Senate committees approved eleven of sixty-three total budgets. Lawmakers also advanced many important bills to protect children, improve school safety and increase educational opportunities. Legislation advances to change fire alarm protocols for improved school safety The Senate Education Committee this week...
Lauren Hamm was recently selected as building level Teacher of the Year to represent Lewis County High School. She currently is teaching English I, English II, Speech and Communications and introduction to Teaching as a Profession for grades 9-12 at the Lewis County High School. She has a total of 10 years of teaching experience. Ms. Hamm believes that the definition of success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. In the classroom this definition is relatable in a variety of ways to...
In celebration of Valentine's Day, fifth grade students at Lewis County Intermediate School gifted AHC Lewis County residents with treat bags....
Medicare is hard – people need help in finding the right answers for their questions. You could help them do that.....by joining the SHIP/SMP Volunteers! South Central Tennessee Development District provides the training and the opportunities. You just need to be willing to help those in your community. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program is a nationwide program that provides free and objective counseling & assistance to people with questions or problems with their Medicare & other related health insurances. SHIP/SMP does not sell i...
Well all these cold fronts that we have been having lately, they all have been coming in fast, it seems like it is warm one minute and freezing the next minute. The temperature sure changes in a hurry, it was almost 70 degrees here on the front porch and it dropped down to 38 degrees in no time at all. This weather warms up then it turans cold again, but of course we are still in Winter. It has been being cold in the mornings and the cats have been really hungry, it does not take them long to drink their bowl of warm milk and clean their...
We had a unexpected snow this week and some say that if there is a thunderstorm in February there will be snow within three days, well it happened this time but we have had some more thunderstorms with lightening and heavy rain so maybe this will prove wrong for I am ready for the snow to be over with and the warmer temperatures we had for a few days last week to stay around. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Kasey Baker, Joyce Barnes, Colene Beasley, Linda Butler, Gertie Carroll,...
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February 18, 1954 City officials requested that Hohenwald residents take extra precaution when burning rubbish, trash, and other combustible material. The city reported that every fire alarm answered cost the taxpayers $30, and that the Fire Department requested that fire alarms should not be turned in, except in cases where property losses might occur. An editorial ran on the “ruthless practice” of poisoning dogs as “some person or persons are distributing poison about town and are making good...
Six individuals graduated from the Buffalo Valley Inc. Matrix Model in Criminal Justice Settings Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Lewis County Jail on February 19. Among them are (from left to right) Tyler Hunter, Rocky Harrison, Andrew Bennett, Colin Kilpatrick, David Doyle, alongside counselor Mason Sharp. One graduate wished not to be photographed. Starting with twelve, only six persevered, showcasing their dedication. Despite challenges, these graduates emerge equipped with tools to...
“Try Your Best” was the theme for the 17th annual Petals and Pearls program held Saturday, February 3rd at Lewis County Middle School. The event provided a fun day of learning for girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Girls and their mothers or adult guest attended a variety of break-out sessions highlighting important issues facing girls today. Saturday’s program brought sixty-two girls, mothers, grandmothers, or guardians together for a day of celebration. Participants were greeted and signed in by Tonya Woodward and Christian Shadix with Hope...
The following is the Lewis County Sheriff Department report for February 14-20, 2024. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. John Brown, Trace Creek Road, was charged with violation of probation on February 17. Jonathan Devault, West Main Street, was charged with violation of probation on February 15. Michael Goats, Vestal Hollow Road, Santa Fe, was charged with a capias on February 16. Emory Hagan, Colonial Road, was charged with reckless driving/evading arrest/reckless...