Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Administrator of Elections Rusty Isbell would like to remind the community early voting ends this Saturday, April 29, at 12:00 noon. If you’d like to head to the polls early, you may do so at the Election Commission offi ce at 35 Smith Avenue, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Voters will have a final opportunity to cast their ballots on Thursday, May 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions, you may contact the Election Commission at 931- 796-0510, or send an email to [email protected], or stop by their o...
Tennessee is the first state nationwide to sponsor Teacher Occupation Apprenticeship Programs between school districts and the University of Tennessee system, calling it The Grow Your Own Program. Just as all districts across Tennessee are facing teacher shortages, Lewis County Schools is no exception. Beginning this summer, Lewis County Schools has their fi rst Grow Your Own Program partnership with UT Southern in Pulaski, TN. Congratulations to Lewis County Schools fi rst cohort of Grow Your...
A big thanks to all the volunteers who came out this Earth Day and participated in the “Party for the Planet Community Cleanup” that was hosted by The Elephant Sanctuary! I appreciate Todd Montgomery and his team from The Elephant Sanctuary for all their hard work organizing the event and making it possible, as well as the support we had from Chamber of Commerce Director Debbie Landers, Lewis County Government COO Houston Hamblin, and Solid Waste Director Josh Stutts. Also a huge thanks to our...
Lewis County High School Students got dolled up for prom, Saturday, April 22nd. Food trucks were on the scene, as was Mac Brown Photography, taking formal pictures at Camryn’s Place on Cane Creek, where the event was held. Enjoy a few candids from family and friends of the night of. Ty Twist was crowned Prom King, and Kerrigan Reeves was *PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 * PROM * 2023 *...
On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Cooter Harris with C Harris Promotions, LLC and Tennessee National Raceway presented a check to the Lewis County Cancer Fund in the amount of $850.00. This was donated as a percentage of the proceeds from last week’s jump-n-run at the raceway. The Lewis County Cancer Fund helps many cancer patients in Lewis County with prescription assistance and gas expenses. Donations like these are what keep the fund going. To donate to the fund or for information please c...
Friends and family have teamed up to provide relief for a local family, the Burchams. The benefi t will begin Saturday, April 29 at 8:00 am with a roadblock in town. Then, from 4:00- 7:00 p.m., head over to the Community Building at Memorial Park where barbecue and fi sh plates will be served at a cost. At 7:00 p.m., the real fun begins with a live auction! The fi rst 100 people through the door will get a complimentary lottery ticket donated by Hillbilly Wine and Liquors! Items to be auctioned...
Mrs. Melanee Jean Gallagher of Hohenwald, passed away on Tuesday, April 18 at the age of 66. She was married to Tommy Gallagher on July 22, 1976, in Miami, Florida, and would have celebrated 46 years this year. She enjoyed the simple things in life, she loved to see her grandbabies, sew, cook, and just be outdoors. She is survived by her husband Tommy Gallagher, Son Jeff Galagher, son Jason Gallagher (Pam), Daughter Tammy Fuller (Bobby), sister JoAnn Neal, four grand children: Austin White,...
Mrs. Linda Kaye Easley was born in Hohenwald, on August 01, 1951, to the late Edward Hensley and Mary Sealey Hensley Anderson. She entered eternal rest on April 19, 2023, in Nashville, at the age of 71 years. In addition to her parents Mrs. Easley was preceded in death by her brother Donnie Hensley. She is survived by her husband Bobby Easley, daughters Angela (Jonathan) Bates, Jennifer (Tommy) Tiller and son Adam (Sherry) Clayton, four grandchildren Shelby (Jarrett) Hinson, Shawn Clayton...
On April 23, 2023, Ms. Rebecca Fay Barber peacefully passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center at the age of 84. She was born in Wayne County to the late Jess and Lallie Pennington Barber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Mary Massey, William Barber, Lois Barber, John Barber, Martha Davis, Wanda Barber, and Jess Barber Jr. Ms. Rebecca leaves behind to carry on her memory her son Tommy Crews, grandchildren Justin and Jessy Crews and Sue (Wesley) Murphy and...
Ms. Marie Qualls Marrs, 89, of Kingston Tennessee, formerly of Linden, entered eternal rest on Saturday April 22, 2023 at her residence. Marie was born in Perry County to the late James Franklin and Willie Mae Barham Qualls. In 1953, Marie met Elgie William Marrs in Steele, Missiouri. They were married on February 11, 1954 in Pemiscot County, Missiouri. Together they shared fi fty four years of marriage. Their union produced fi ve children, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six gre...
On Friday April 21, 2023, Mr. Jerry Brown Peery passed from this earthly world at the age of 80, at West Tennessee Healthcare in Martin, Tennessee Mr. Peery was born on May 2, 1942. A celebration of life memorial service and a full obituary will be posted once the dates have been fi nalized. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements...
Mrs. Eleanor H. O’Guin, 65, was born in Sumter, South Carolina. to the late Hugh and Peggy Flippo Murdock on August 4, 1957. Eleanor passed away on April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Nancy Skelton and a brother Marvin Murdock. In her quiet time, she enjoyed sitting down and crocheting while watching episodes of ‘Andy Griffi th’ and ‘Murder she wrote.’ She always cherished every minute spent with family and frien...
Mr. David Glenn Martin passed away from this earthly world on April 17, 2023, at NHC Columbia at the age of 68. David was born in Hohenwald, on November 12, 1954, to the late Glenn Corbett and Daisy Evelyn Melton Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister Sharon Gay Martin; aunts Patricia Melton Elliott, Wilma Jean Melton and Delores (Chee Chee) Melton Mc- Caleb; and his Uncle Wick. Mr. Martin is survived by his sister Tammy Martin Newman Ogg (Danny), a...
On April 22, 2023, just three days shy of his 76th birthday, Mr. Clayburn Clinton Smith Jr. passed away at his Hohenwald home. He was born in Hohenwald, TN on April 25, 1947, to Clayburn C. Smith Sr. and Mrs. Eleanor Estelle Francis Shopee. He was also preceded in death by his brother Fred Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his brother Carl (Mary) Smith, Alias Smith, and Joe (Patricia) Smith. Per Mr. Smiths wishes no services will be conducted. Adair Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the...
This interview was so very special to me, because I have been friends with this man for a long, long time. And because I have been there and seen both sides of him. I’ve seen him from the deepest darkest struggles of active addiction to the man he is today. And I can truly say he should be an inspiration to anyone that is battling any type of addiction, They really do recover! I feel there is a need to showcase the men and women who have worked so hard to overcome the deep, dark depression of a...
Who is ready for SUMMER FUN? Junior 4-H Camp will be Monday, June 12th,-Friday 16th, 2023 at the W.P. Ridley 4-H Center in Columbia, TN. Camp is an overnight camp available for youth who have completed the 4th, 5th, or 6th grade during the 2022-2023 school year. Some of things your child will enjoy at camp: • Swimming and Water Slide • Rifl e/Archery Range • Creek Stomping • Zipline and Putt-Putt • Learn about Wildlife in the hands-on Nature Center • Make new friends and see old friends! The cost of the 4-H Camp is $330 which includes me...
The story of Lewis and Clark did not begin or end with the expedition. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark knew each other for years before their historic voyage of discovery. Though Louisville, Kentucky, is often recognized as the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition, few people know where they met for the fi rst time - Greenville, Ohio. Author and historian Caitlyn Clark will be at the Lewis County Public Library and Archives on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. to discuss their...
Ralph Stewart, of Hohenwald, pursuing a B.A. in Psychology, was honored in the 2022-23 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of Mississippi. Stewart was in the company of 201 Ole Miss students who were recognized with the distinction during a ceremony on April 14 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Who’s Who Among Students is a respected honor program recognizing seniors who excel academically and demonstrate leadership and community service on and off campus. “I am extremely proud of this impressive group...
Members of Confederate Gray Chapter 2681 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy attended the West Tennessee District meeting in Parsons, Tennessee on April 22. Division Offi cers and Committee chair reports were given. Plans were discussed for the Tennessee Division Convention to be held in October. Pictured L-R are Darlene Johns, Confederate Gray President; Kathryn Kozlinski, 2nd Vice President; and Joy House, Associate Member....
Lewis County High School senior basketball player Bryson Clayburn, center, received his 1,000 point ball recently. Bryson stated, “I’m super excited to reach this milestone, especially after the ups and downs from injury my Junior year. It makes it even more special that my uncle Kyle Clayburn is also on that board.” Coach Greg Amacher, right, also said, “I am excited to have two players go over the 1,000 points this season! Bryson Clayburn needed 21 points going into the fi rst round of Regi...
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The Lewis County High School 1970 Pantherettes met April 22 at Casa Grande Restaurant for dinner, sharing stories and laughter. Scrapbooks with pictures and newspaper clippings for every game from 1968 to 1970 were enjoyed. The table was adorned with a “special copper basketball player statue” in memory of their beloved coach Eugene Grinder. After dinner, we adjourned for a trip across town to “OUR GYM” which today is the Middle School Gym, where we met Mr. Billy Lynch, our former teacher...
It is a noted fact that we have some cool spells which some call dogwood winter, blackberry winter and other winters but I wonder what this one is called. It was 35 degrees at my house about six am and know some other places in the area it was probably colder but maybe it will not be harmful to the plants which many already have in the gardens and even the fl owers and shrubs which are blooming along with other things that are showing eff orts of what summer promises. Those I know of who are sick either at home, in nursing facilities or in the...
On April 14, the wheelchair ramp team from First United Methodist Church in Columbia came to build a wheelchair ramp for Sharron Neal in Hohenwald. Miss Neal was in need of the ramp to help her get to and from doctor’s appointments. These men built this mission project at no cost to the home owner. Participating in building the ramp were Allen Lentz, Bill K, Dan Lentz, Ed Harris, Hugh Erwin, Mac Holt, Tom Matyskiela, Gary May and Rick Hamilton....
Well it is a cool spring morning here in our little valley. We had a really good rain last night, everything was starting to get dry and we were beginning to really need some rain. Now this morning everything is fresh and clean, the sun is shining and it is going to be a beautiful day. The cats have had their breakfast and they are now watching the birds eat their leftover cat food. We have some brave little birds around here. Bob is through washing the breakfast dishes and the kitchen is clean. I am having my coff ee, I have got a busy day...
