Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898
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Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm a Nanny to Dexlyn & Andelyn (AJ), a mother to Kayce & Trey, and for 31 years, wife of the best man on earth, Jeff Holbrook. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Penelope, Derek and I happily grew up in convenience stores. Our family was always together and very close. Looking back those were the best times making memories and lifelong friendships. Oh the s...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I was born in Lewis County Tennessee in 1948 to Thomas (Blue) and Betty B. Carroll. I have two sisters, Angie Gray of Summertown, Tennessee, Barbara Strickland and one brother Randy Carroll of Columbia, Tennessee. Also, have two children, Barry Allison Carroll and Amanda Alexandra of Murfeesboro, with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Attended school here in Hohenwald both Elementary and High School. After graduation, I was...
Q-Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A-I retired after 21 Years in the Army. I am a currently a student at TCAT Hohenwald. I serve as the Veterans Service Officer for Lewis County and as the Commander for our Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1814. I am also a member of the American Legion, Fred E. Lomax Post 127. Q-Where did you grow up? A-Hohenwald, TN. Q-What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A-Hitting my first home run in Dixie Youth Baseball. It was a walk off homer and we...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Becky King, and first of all I am a firm believer of Jesus Christ. He is my everything, and I would be nowhere without Him! I am so thankful for what He has brought me through and taught me throughout my life. I am a Lewis County alumni, graduating in 2017 (Go Panthers!). I graduated at Columbia State with my Associates in Nursing, and I am now a Registered Nurse at Northside Medical Professionals. I am a very family oriented person...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I have been in the medical field for all my working life. It's a passion I've always had to help people. I have 3 children, 3 step children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 step grandchildren and married my best friend, Jeff Mullins, who shares my passion with me. We work very hard every year to raise money for the Lewis County Cancer Victim Fund. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Hohenwald, TN Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) MY...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Laura Aldayturriaga, and I am 38 years old. I am married to Miguel Ramos, and we have two children, Miguel Jr. and Diego. Originally from Mexico City, my parents moved our family to the United States in 1997. We lived in three states: Kentucky, Illinois, and finally settled in Tennessee in 1999. I graduated from Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, TN in 2004, and then attended Bethel University in McKenzie, TN, where I graduated i...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm just a small town hero. There's not much else to say. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Hohenwald! Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) There's so many! One particular one that comes to mind was we always made a big deal for the 4th of July. Aunts and uncles and cousins would all come to our house and we'd play horseshoes and have a campfire and grill out. One year we set up a bunch of tents and camped in the yard. All the...
Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I was born in Memphis, but we moved to Hohenwald a couple of weeks before my 4th birthday. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Playing in the woods, runningwith my cousins, swinging on grapevines, playing in the creeks, riding horses, and floating the Buffalo. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I just knew I wanted a husband and a happy life. I am thankful I have that right now. I became a local radio...
This young lady has a heart of pure gold and an absolute beautiful soul. If you don't know her you are missing out. She loves everybody. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I'm Shanice Hays, the wife of Steven Hays, who is currently deployed into Korea. I own "The Hays Effect" which is my spiritual practice and purpose. I'm currently working on opening a nail spa as well which is my passion. We have two beautiful children, with a ranch style living, fur babies and all. Q.)...
Jan Pasold is one of our FIRST RESPONDERS here in Hohenwald and we are sure lucky to have her. Thank you for all you do for and in our community. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I grew up in a rural community outside of Chattanooga. I have one brother 11 months older. I spent most of the time with my grandparents. I was an avid softball player my entire life playing my last season when I was pregnant with my daughter. I went to UT in Knoxville. After graduation I moved to...
This one is a special one. I've known Melissa all my life, and I see her heart. We should all love like her. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) Well, I would like to say that I am very honored and humbled to be chosen as person of the week. I'm definitely a small town girl. I work for Lewis County Monument here in Hohenwald. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up here on Garrison Road. Those were some of the best times of my life. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Kaylie Bowen. I am married to Blake Bowen and bonus mama to my sweet Blaine Bowen. I started an at-home bakery recently that has quickly evolved into a storefront here in town. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) All of my favorite memories are when my family is together. No matter how old I get or where I am in life, as long as I have my family,...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Angela Pollock and I am a 49 years old. I have been married for 28 years to Jay Pollock and have three great kids; Dena of Buffalo, NY, Joel of Hohenwald, and Jayce of Columbia. I am a proud Nonni of 8 grandchildren. I am also a cancer survivor for 2 years now. I worked at Bates for 22 years before it moved to Mexico. I currently work as a nurse at Southern TN Regional Health Systems in Lawrenceburg. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.)...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) My name is Treston Humphreys, I'm 34 years old. I'm married to the love of my life, Morgan. We have three great boys that always keep us on our toes: Barrett, Conner, and Trenton. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Hohenwald Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Not one memory in particular but an entire childhood of hunting on Catheys Creek. Too many memories to mention just one, but not one I'd trade for the world. Q.) What did...
Eugenia Darice Powers (Gena Powers) 47 by Amanda Spears, Reporter Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) Well I'm married to Derek Powers. We have six kids together. Our oldest is Josie Crews, she is married to Dylan Crews, and Josie is our local artist that paints everything downtown. Abbi Powers, she attends UT Southern for elementary education. Our middles are Nylah Halbrooks - she will start MTSU in the fall for nursing abroad, and Braden Powers - he attends MTSU. Our littles a...
A customer came into the Herald office recently who wanted to run an ad about a young lady but didn't have enough money for the size ad it needed to be. I let them know that would qualify for our 'person of the week' nomination. I explained what that is and how it's a good way to showcase a person and the customer was happy with that. I hope you all enjoy getting to know Jessica. Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I have worked hard all my life until I was diagnosed with...
This interview is a little special to me because I had the opportunity to care for this precious young lady after her car accident when I was working at the nursing home here in Hohenwald. She is such an inspiration, and a very strong young lady. The love and support of her family and friends brought her through one of the toughest phases in her life. I was so thankful to be a small part of that, seeing her smile when I would walk in her room was one of the reasons I enjoyed my job when I was wo...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I am married to Jamie Edwards. We have six kids, four at home. I am a full time nursing student where I am going to school with my daughter Emma. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) I grew up right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Playing outside with my twin brother and our big sister, we had a wonderful childhood. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become? A.) I wanted to go into...
Q.) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? A.) I work at Assure Title and Escrow. I have an eight year old son named Cash. I am very involved in the recovery community here in Hohenwald, and I love spending time with my family and friends. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald, TN. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Picking muscadines with my Papaw Holt and swimming with all my cousins at my aunt Shirley and Grandma’s. Q.) What did you want to be as a...
Staff Reporter by Amanda Spears This one was a special one for me, not only because I have known Lea Ann all my life. She is truly one of the best people you will ever come to know. I was sad to hear she is retiring, because I was hopeful she would get my grandchildren in school. I sure hope she enjoys her retirement. I hope you all enjoy getting to know this wonderful lady. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I have been teaching first grade for thirty years. I plan on retiring in...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This interview was such an amazing one, this young lady is absolutely amazing. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) My name is Maria. I have been in Hohenwald 25 years. When we moved from North Carolina, I was so nervous and scared because I didn't have any family or friends here. My husband told me if we don't like it we could move back. But let me tell you, I fell in love with Hohenwald and all the wonderful people that have become family to me. Sad...
Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am a mother of eight children. We had five girls and three boys. I have worked hard all my life. I love to help and do for others when I am able. Gardening is one of my favorite things to do. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald on Spurgeon Drive. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Me and my best girlfriend, Helen Dickey, would go to the old Grover's wire house and run all through there playing and having...
Era Bates, 100 by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter This was one of my favorite interviews. Just imagine for a moment the things this lady has seen in her lifetime. She was born on March 2 ,1923. She had all kinds of stories to tell me. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little bit about this young lady. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) Well I was born March 2, 1923. I was married in 1943 and had my firstborn in 1945. My second child was stillborn. We then had our third in 1961,...
Don Barber, 62 Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I am long time business owner in Lewis County. I have made most of my living right here in Hohenwald. I'm a father of three amazing children. Q.) Where did you grow up? A.) Right here in Hohenwald. Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories? A.) Getting to go to the county fair as a child. That's why I love to be such a big part of the fair now. And riding motorcycles my whole life. Q.) What did you want to be as a kid?...
by Amanda Spears, Staff Reporter When I got the call for this one, I was super excited. She has an amazing story and she is such an amazing person all around. I was so happy to do this interview. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little about her. Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself? A.) I'm a nurse, I work in recovery. Outside of work I'm involved in the recovery community here in Hohenwald. I myself went through a very dark time in my life where I didn't have the courage to step...
