Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed to Tennessee River Valley News that a body was recently discovered in rural Lewis County. The statement read, "TBI special agents and fire investigators are working with investigators with the Lewis County Sheriff's Office on a death investigation there. The body of what is believed to be an adult female was found Sunday afternoon in a wooded area off Springer Road, near Highway 20. An autopsy scheduled later this week is expected to confirm the...
Christmas in Hohenwald has been a big success and the fun will continue into this weekend! On Friday and Saturday, December 10th and 11th, bring the whole family out to Memorial Park to ice skate for free! Kids can also go to the Community Building to make their own ornaments with Peoples Bank elves and take pictures with Santa after crafting. The first picture will be taken for free, and any additional pictures must be purchased. There will also be vendors inside the building offering seasonal...
By Katelin Carroll and Kelly Medford On December 1, Friends of the Library began its second annual Online Silent Auction to benefit Lewis County Library's expansion project. With about 150 items and services, there is a wide selection to appeal to all ages and interests. "From Star Trek memorabilia to music performance equipment, and rounds of golf to oil changes, we definitely have something for everyone," said Kelly Medford, Friends of the Library president. Jim Milan's typewriter was one of...
Lewis County Schools will close for Christmas Break, with buses leaving the LCMS campus at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, December 17, 2021. Teachers will return to their respective school at 8:00 a.m. on January 3, 2022. On January 4, 2022, teachers will report to the LCHS Commons area at 8:00 a.m. Students will report on January 5, 2022. The Central Office will be closed on December 17th after lunch, as well as December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31....
There will be a Commodity Food Distribution for Lewis County residents on December 16, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Community Building, 108 Forrest Avenue. The distribution will be drive through and participants are to remain in their vehicles and SCHRA staff will get the required information needed. SCHRA staff will place the food in the trunk of the client vehicle. For more information, please call 931-796-4825....
The Agriculture Pavilion inside Memorial Park is well on its way! The bones of the structure have now been completed. All that's left to do before the building is fully completed is electricity and water as well as livestock wash racks and panels. The plans for the structure are to host events such as livestock shows, 4-H Youth Activities, adult agricultural events, farmers markets, concerts, birthday parties and community fundraisers. The structure has been fully funded by a state grant for...
9/23/1932 - 12/1/2021 Jana Sue Yokley Grimes, age 89, of Hohenwald, Tennessee was called home by her heavenly Father on December 1, 2021. Jana was a dearly loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister in Christ. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Fred, her mother Eunice Baker Yokley Starbuck, her father James Yokley of Florida, and her two brothers James O. (J.O.) Yokley and Jerry B. Yokley. She is survived by her cherished son Michael Grimes and his wife Di...
September 18, 1954 ~ November 29, 2021 Linda Miller Tinin, 67, of Rockwood, formerly of Linden, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Roane Medical Center. Ms. Tinin was born in Hohenwald to the late Brody Miller and Nell Barber Miller. She enjoyed doing crafts, especially with flowers and giving them away. Survivors include her children, Bryon (Tonya) Tinin of Linden, Angela (Bobby) Runions of Hohenwald, and Jeremy Tinin of Rockwood; grandchildren, Devin (Becca) Wood, Sierra Tinin,...
The family of Wayne Clay is saddened to announce his passing on November 24, 2021 at the age of 85. Wayne was born in Old Hickory on November 7, 1936. He made the move to Hohenwald in 1953 where he met the love of his life, Doris Nell "Dot" McLemore. They were married in 1955 and Wayne began his career with Dupont in Chattanooga. This led to their final move in 1958 when Wayne made the decision to work for the new Dupont plant in New Johnsonville. This is where Wayne and Dot built their life...
August 21, 1941 ~ December 3, 2021 On December 3, 2021, Wanda Sue Dotson Vineyard unexpectedly passed away at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia at the age of 80. She was born in Humphreys County on August 21, 1941, to the late Doy and Robbie Lee Metcalf Dotson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Dotson and Bill Dotson, and her sisters, Betty Warren and Patricia Franklin. Mrs. Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Ralph Vineyard; her children,...
Joseph William Johnson, age 73, of Hohenwald passed away at his home surrounded by his family on the evening of December 3. He was born on October 19, 1948, in Wilmington, DE to the late Paul Keylor Johnson and Mary Carmel. He was a United States Army Veteran and a truck driver by trade. He and his family moved all over the country before settling on Arkansas Road in Hohenwald in 1999. His family described him as a wonderful, honest, strong, and loving man - someone who worked hard for his...
Brenda Lee Hudson passed from this life on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 74. Brenda was born on October 28, 1947, to Riley & Etta Adams in Wyandotte, MI. She married the love of her life, James Douglas "Doug", on June 24, 1967. Brenda was a beloved homemaker for most of her adult life. Along with her husband, Doug, she is survived by her son, James Hudson of Michigan; her daughter, Rhonda (Scott) Cameron of Michigan; her grandchildren, Michael Kerr, James Hudson, Tyler Hudson,...
Judy Entrekin, a life-long resident of Hohenwald, passed from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the age of 60. Judy was born on October 31, 1961, in Lewis County to Alfred Frazier and Elleen (Hinson) Frazier. She worked for a period of time as a secretary for Lewis County Manor. After that, she obtained her cosmetology license and was a hairdresser until her retirement. Judy loved to watch the Atlanta Braves, and was so excited to see them win the World Series this year. She was a...
The following is the City of Hohenwald Police Report for November 4 through November 27, 2021. This is a record of police action and is not intended to imply innocence or guilt of charges placed. James M. Garner, Burns Hollow Road, Waynesboro, was charged with driving on a revoked driver’s license, leaving the scene of an accident, simple possession/casual exchange, and unlawful drug paraphernalia on November 4. Bradley S. Carroll, Cascade Springs Road, was charged with unlawful drug paraphernalia, possession of legend drugs, and simple p...
In the December 2, 2021 edition of the Lewis County Herald, in Sue Bouldin’s obituary, her maiden name was listed as Amacher when it should have been Anderson. The Lewis County Herald apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused....
The Hohenwald Pilot Club's Rudolph Run/Walk 5K began at 8:00 on Saturday morning with one of the best turnouts yet. Participants gathered to get their t-shirts, numbers and jingle bells in the Middle School gymnasium parking lot before the race began. The marathon attracted many people from all different walks of life. Some participants were Lewis County's very own cross country team members, while others were simply there to enjoy a nice walk. Runners and walkers alike lined up on Park Avenue...
Picture and lineage by Graham Kilsby To those who knew twenty year veteran Hohenwald Fireman Darin Pasold they would be the first to tell you that he had many sides of him that came to make up his character and even his career. First and foremost he was a wonderful family man. But many would not know he was a fanatic for the history of the Little Big Horn and took part in many reenactments around the country. Apart from working on the City Train each Christmas with his wife Kessta, taking hundre...
Students nominate their favorite teachers to be named Teacher of the Week at Lewis County Middle School. Last week and this week's winners are listed below. Rylee Roberson nominated Mrs. Shepherd for teacher of the week because, "She is always willing to lend a helping hand." Linley Harns nominated Mrs. Selby for teacher of the week because, "Mrs. Selby has had a rough year and still has a smile on her face and has took time to listen and teach her kids. She always makes everyone feel special."...
Well it is a cloudy and cool morning here in our little valley. There is rain in the forecast and much cooler weather but it will soon be winter time. Some folks look forward to the winter and other folks don’t. I am looking forward to it, it sure is pretty when the snow begins to fall, especially right at Christmas time. The fire in the old wood heating stove sure feels nice. I am having my coffee and the cats have had their breakfast and are back in their beds. I have got my Christmas tree lights turned on and it sure is pretty. Our mama c...
On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., the North Pole's very own storytime elf, Jaimee Jingerbread, will be coming to the library for a special Saturday Story Time! She'll bring the Christmas spirit to Hohenwald by singing holiday songs, reading her favorite stories, and we'll even have a craft! This program is for all ages, but geared for Kindergarten and younger. For more information, call the library at 931-796-5365....
Birthdays Birdie Jo Baker, December 9 Kevin Donaldson, December 9 Mashaya Stephens, December 9 Sherry Jenkins, December 9 Karen Smith, December 9 Leah Lindsey, December 9 Terry Harris, December 9 Jonathan Jones, December 9 Timothy N. Tanner, December 9 Stephanie Runions, December 9 Landon Bryce Carroll, December 9 Joyce Wilkinson, December 10 Andrea Rhinehart, December 10 Johnny Nicholson, December 10 Mary Lee Pevahouse, December 11 Dana Garrison, December 11 Tracy Bastin, December 11 Kevin Herrin, December 11 Greg Horner, December 11 Suzy...
Well, ol’ man winter is playing games with us. We had a couple of days with temperatures in the seventies and the nights were not cold but just cool. I guess when it finally gets cold for the duration, we will all feel like we are going to freeze. We had some rain, loud thunder and lightening on Monday morning, but by school time the rain had slacked some. The temperatures dropped some in the early morning but was pretty nice during the day. Those I know of who are sick either at home, nursing facilities or in the hospitals are: G.Y. B...
December 6, 1951 The City of Hohenwald announced that the State Highway Department agreed to furnish tile for the purpose of tiling the open ditch in front of the Court House and the side of the Veterans Memorial Building. Charley Sims was wounded while fighting in Korea and was recovering in a hospital in Japan. William J. Logan was promoted in the Army to the rank of Private First Class while stationed at Camp McCoy, WI. Dust-laden clouds from the western plains caused a dust storm to fall upo...
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative members will see changes on their December statement. In comparison to last month, the overall impact is a 6.48 percent ($9.21) increase for residential members using 1200 kilowatt-hours of energy. The largest contributors are the Tennessee Valley Authority fuel cost adjustment and a switch from the lower transition month price (October-November) to the higher winter rate (December-March). Additionally, MLEC implemented changes include the basic service fee (how the cooperative covers fixed costs such as ma...
Students from Lewis County Elementary School who maintained Perfect Attendance for the first six weeks of school were recently recognized. Those students from Mrs. Adkins kindergarten class were, from left, Max McKnight, Charlie Carroll, Maylynn Fite, and Clate White: Absent: Axeton Haygood....
