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Articles from the April 20, 2023 edition


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  • Commission accepts new proposals; addresses rumors

    Amanda Curtis, Staff Reporter|Apr 20, 2023

    The Lewis County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday night, April 17. After the pledge and prayer, roll call was made. Commissioners Aren Ragsdale was absent. Before opening the floor for public input, Mayor Jonah Keltner addressed an heroic act by a trustee working at the Lewis County Transfer Station by presenting him with a certificate of appreciation. See the story on page A-4. Once the floor opened, Twila Pigg, Lewis County 911 Dispatcher, addressed the commission regarding...

  • Oliver Fiberglass Celebrates Milestone of 150,000 Safe Step Walk-In Tubs

    Apr 20, 2023

    Oliver Fiberglass Products, a leading manufacturer of fiberglass products in Hohenwald, Tennessee, celebrated the major milestone of 150,000 Safe Step Walk-In Tubs sold on Thursday, April 6. Safe Step Walk-In Tub, a leading provider of walk-in bathing products, has had an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Oliver for several years. They are both thrilled about their success and the ability to help so many people live safer, healthier lives with these products. The Safe Step Walk-In Tub is...

  • Deputies graduate Law Enforcement Training Academy

    Apr 20, 2023

    Christian Pelkey and Natasha Courter are the newest graduates of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. The Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies graduated the twelve week program on March 31st, 2023....

  • Jesse Robert Vaughn

    Apr 20, 2023

    On April 11, 2023, Mr. Jesse Robert Vaughn Sr. passed from this earthly world at the age of 55, in Chattanooga. He was born in Columbia, on November 23, 1967, to the late Robert and Brenda Anderson Vaughn. Jesse is survived by his children Michelle “Shell” Harwell (Ryan), Jamey Vaughan, and Jesse R. “Bubba” Vaughan Jr. (Shenna); grandchildren Ansleigh and Desten Hester, T.J. Vaughan, Elanya Ayers, Ravin, Sapphire, and Scarlett Vaughan, Axel, and Zander Vaughan. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his siblings Ella “Sissy” Vaughn, Dav...

  • Alice Brown Quillen

    Apr 20, 2023

    Alice Lorene Quillen, of Centerville, was born September 25, 1927, in Hampshire, to the late Adrien Brown and Una George Brown. Mrs. Quillen died April 7, 2023, at Life Care Center of Centerville at the age of 95 years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Quillen was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Dee Quillen; two brothers, Hubert Brown and James H. Brown; niece, Jane Quillen Lawson; and nephews, David Quillen and Aubrey Meece. She is survived by her nieces, Priscilla Brown-Schmidt,...

  • Jamie D. Cotton

    Apr 20, 2023

    Jamie Diane Cotton, age 36, a resident of Lawrenceburg, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her children Braxton, Jocelyn and Bentley Shirley. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Treg and Sherry Diane Cole Cotton, grandparents Jame Harold and Sue Cotton. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

  • Thomas Wayne Gilbert

    Apr 20, 2023

    Thomas Wayne Gilbert was born on June 5, 1950, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, and passed away on April 6, 2023, in Centerville, Tennessee. He was 72 years old. He is the son of the late Thomas Gilbert and Mattie Mae Poore Gilbert. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Janie Marylin Hethcote Gilbert and his brother Charles Gilbert. He is survived by his daughter Cindy (Robert Deeleamon) Tibbs of Pleasantville. Grandson Andrew Deeleamon Tibbs of Pleasantville. Sister Judy (Keith) Matlock of Centerville. Sister-in-Law Kay Gilbert. Niece...

  • Lona Gayle Lester Bryan

    Apr 20, 2023

    Lona Gayle Lester Bryan, passed peacefully from this life on April 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 9, 1938, and grew up in Hohenwald. She was the daughter of Willie Byrd and Florine Lester. Gayle graduated from Lewis County High School with the class of 1956. For over thirty years, she and her high school girlfriends had a tradition of an annual girls’ trip to Tennessee and made many wonderful memories over the years. Gayle graduated from Austin Peay State C...

  • Herbert Horner

    Apr 20, 2023

    Herbert Leon Horner, a resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 87 at St. Thomas Health in Centerville. Herbert was born on March 7, 1936, to George Horner and Louise (O’Guin) Horner, in Hickman County. He grew up and began working at the sawmill. For most of his life, that’s where he worked. He enjoyed showing racking horses, watching the races (both Nascar and dirt track), and any type of sport that could be watched. He was a wonderful dad and...

  • Terry Robertson

    Apr 20, 2023

    Terry Robertson, born on February 25, 1947, in Steubenville, Ohio, passed away at his home on April 2, 2023. He was the son of George and Evelyn Robertson. He is survived by his wife, Era Cabalero Robertson; children, Lori Bearden of Hohenwald, Shane Robertson of Missouri, Sean Robertson of Michigan, Bill Robertson of Florida, and Jerson Familar of the Philipines; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who he was very close to and will miss him very much. Terry...

  • Billy Meek, Jr.

    Apr 20, 2023

    On April 15, 2023, with his three surviving children at his side, Billy “Bishop” Lee Meek Jr closed his eyes here on Earth and opened his eyes to the face of the Father. For the first time in several years, Billy stood up and walked, right into the arms of his Savior. He was reunited with his eldest daughter, Heather, his precious “Sunny Girl”. Billy was born September 17, 1957 in Rose Pine, Louisiana. He was 65 years old. He called Greers Ferry, Arkansas home until he relocated to Hohenwa...

  • Teresa Diane (Burlison) Hinson

    Apr 20, 2023

    Ms. Teresa Diane Hinson was born in Lewis County on November 13, 1958, to the late Hurston and Clara Adkins Burlison, and passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2023, in her Hohenwald home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death her son Richard DeKnoblough. In her spare time, Teresa enjoyed collecting little knickknacks and candles and proudly had them displayed for all to see. She was a loving and giving soul that never met a stranger. Teresa was very close to her brothers-in-law...

  • Lewis County Native Sworn in as Assistant District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District

    Apr 20, 2023

    Circuit Court Judge David Allen administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Assistant District Attorney Brittany Spears on Monday, April 17, where she will serve under District Attorney Brent Cooper for the 22nd Judicial District comprised of Maury, Wayne, Lawrence and Giles Counties. Spears began working for the District Attorney’s Office in April 2018 as a case worker in the Child Support Division. She recently graduated from Nashville School of Law and passed the Bar exam. S...

  • Lewis County students begin TCAP testing

    Apr 20, 2023

    Lewis County students begin TCAP testing this week and State Senator Dr. Joey Hensley met with the third grade faculty last Friday, April 14, 2023 to discuss upcoming legislation that bases a pass/fail on the state test. Third grade students who score less than 50 percent in Reading proficiency will have options to be retested, attend summer camp at school and tutoring after school next year to help make appropriate gains or the student may be retained and repeat third grade. Tennessee...

  • Trails of Lewis and Clark This Saturday at Library and Archives

    Crystal Nash|Apr 20, 2023

    Lewis and Clark researcher Charles Crase will discuss the trails used by Lewis and Clark before, during, and post expedition in a presentation to be held at Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1 p.m. A number of maps will also be on display. Charles Crase is the president of the Ohio River Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation and has served on the national board for the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. He has organized and partici...

  • Party for the Planet This Earth Day

    Apr 20, 2023

    Party for the Planet is one of North America’s largest celebrations for our earth, beginning on Earth Day and running through Endangered Species Day in May and World Oceans Day in June. More than 120 sanctuaries, zoos, and aquariums across the country are participating. To kick things off this Earth Day, we invite you to join us at The Elephant Discovery Center in downtown Hohenwald, Tennessee, for a community-wide cleanup event on April 22! Elephants are a keystone species and are vital in keeping their environment thriving. Like elephants, h...

  • TCAT Signing Day

    Apr 20, 2023

    Lewis County High School seniors signed with Tennessee College of Applied Hohenwald on April 13, 2023. TCAT Signing Day is a national event where seniors commit to a post-secondary institute upon graduation. Lewis County High School had the highest number of seniors this year compared to past years. Approximately 30 high school seniors signed with TCAT Hohenwald. Lewis County Schools wants to congratulate all those who committed to furthering their post-secondary education. These seniors have...

  • Receives Recognition for quick action

    Apr 20, 2023

    It’s not everyday, you get a chance to be a hero. For Taylor (Brett) King, his opportunity presented itself March 6th, while working at the Lewis County Transfer Station. Mr. King was working when a female customer pulled her vehicle up to discard trash. She was getting out of the car when her foot got hung in the door while still in reverse, and she fell. The vehicle began rolling backwards in reverse as she was hanging out of it, crying for help. Mr. King didn’t hesitate as he jumped into her...

  • Panthers Tennis versus Zion

    Jason Fite|Apr 20, 2023

    The LCHS boys’ and girls’ tennis teams hosted the Zion Christian Academy Lady Eagles and Eagles on Thursday, March 30th. In girls’ singles Ruth Jennings took the court as the number one seed for Lewis County. The number one seed from Zion Christian broke service early and carried momentum to an 8-4 win. Brooke Mason played as the number two seed and jumped out in front in the opening points of the match and went on to win the match 8-2. The number three seed for the Lady Panthers on Thursday was Trinly Greene. Green fell behind in the opening p...

  • The 4th great-granddaughter of Dr. Antoine Saugrain

    Apr 20, 2023

    The 4th great-granddaughter of Dr. Antoine Saugrain, Char Ollinger Waughtel, spoke about her famous ancestor and his connection to Lewis and Clark at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Saturday, April 15, 2023. This event was one of many Lewis and Clark Lectures held at the library in conjunction with “Reimagining America: The Maps of Lewis and Clark,” a traveling exhibit on display at the Hohenwald Depot through May 6th....

  • Hello World

    Apr 20, 2023

    Judson Grey Barber was born March 30 at 7:39 p.m. weighing 6 lbs. 14 ounces and was 19 inches long. His parents are Josh & Johna Barber, both of Hohenwald. He is the grandson of Kaye & Ricky Barnes, Idell Barber and the late John Barber, all of Hohenwald. He was welcomed home by his older brother, Tyler, and two older sisters, Janessah & EJ....

  • Gordonsburg

    Dorothy Warf|Apr 20, 2023

    By Dorothy Warf Contributing Writer We are still enjoying warm weather and not too much rain and not any of the damaging winds that have plagued the area. The days have even been up in the high seventies and occasionally the low eighties, but this is surely to change as it goes from week to week. The flowers and trees are really showing out with all the beauty of the spring, and it is such a welcome sight. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: Joyce Barnes, Larry Bates, Colene Beasley, Eliza...

  • Celebrating

    Callie Dunn|Apr 20, 2023

    Birthdays Rhonda Brown, April 20 Larry Whitehead, April 20 Becky Flippo, April 20 Henry Sharp, April 20 Sederin Hardison, April 20 Aidriana Hensley, April 20 Stacy Seiber, April 20 Terri Carroll, April 20 Kayla McCann, April 20 Jeremy Brown, April 20 Elizabeth Jobbitt, April 20 Vickie Finerty, April 21 Sue Kilpatrick, April 21 Jason Moore, April 21 Kylie Barber, April 21 Sergio Campos, April 21 Dakota Crews, April 21 Jerilyn Ashmore, April 21 Odest Reeves, April 21 Robby Layson, April 21 Lucinda Carroll, April 21 Stacy Smith, April 21 Joseph...

  • Hello World

    Apr 20, 2023

    Zowie McBreairty and Bubba Hall are excited to announce the birth of their child, Lanely Francis Hall. Ms. Hall was welcomed into the world by her siblings Laken, Kaiden, Gaven, Alivia, Broden, Kenzlee, Kylee, and Kaleb, at Maury Regional, March 29 at 4:23 a.m....

  • Hello World

    Apr 20, 2023

    Lucas and Scarlet Brewer welcomed their first child, Hollis Renee Brewer, into the world at Maury Regional Hospital on April 10 at 7:29pm. She weighed 4lbs and 4oz and was 18 inches long. Hollis' grandparents are Ray and Virginia Brewer, Gretchen McDonald, and Mark and Abbey McDonald....

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