Hollis Dalton Brewer, born on May 29, 1946, in a cornfield in Lawrence County, TN, to the late Hubert Brewer and Vernie Mitchell, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 78. A devoted father and a man of deep faith, Hollis spent 55 years as a self-employed logger, working with the very material he loved—wood. His craftsmanship…
Mello Jo Lester, age 87, of Summertown, passed away on January 25th, 2025 at her home in Summertown. Jo was born on February 23rd, 1937 to the late Townsel Tasso Gobble and Mamie Izora Brewer Gobble in Ruppertown, Tennessee in Lewis County. She was a member of Noah’s Ark and Brace Baptist Church in Summertown. She and her late husband,…
Helen Ann Garner Brewer of Iron City, was born in Hohenwald, to the late Benjamin Willard Garner and Opal Orbit Grinder Garner. Mrs. Brewer spent her childhood, in Perry County, being surrounded by the beauty the area has to offer. She would later meet the future love of her life Joe Ray Brewer. The two would marry and eventually move…
Shirley Leon Gilbert was born on May 12, 1939, and passed away on January 3, 2025, at the age of 85. Mr. Gilbert is the son of the late Charles Thomas “Tom” Gilbert and Addie O’Guin Gilbert. He is also preceded in death by his brother Dale Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert is survived by his wife Janey Gilbert, daughter Kristi Miller,…
Jerry Lee Garner, was born to his father the late Benjamin W. Garner and his mother the late Opal Grinder Garner on May 17, 1940, in Hohenwald. He spent his childhood surrounded by the beautiful nature of Flat Woods, of which he always kept close to his heart. He attended school in Perry County and would graduate high school in…
Phyllis Townsend, age 82, passed away at her home in Arkansas on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Mildred Stevens and the late Edward Stevens. Phyllis Townsend served on the Lewis County School Board for over twenty years. She worked with her late husband, Billy W. Townsend, and…
Timothy Don Entrekin, a cherished name of the Hohenwald community, passed away in his hometown on November 17, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on November 12, 1959, to Herman Grady and Hazel Ann White Entrekin, Timothy’s life was defined by his unwavering devotion to his family, his love for the great outdoors, and his reputation as a man…
Katrina Sue Adkins passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 50 in Hohenwald, Tennessee surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 3, 1974, in Centerville, Tennessee, she was a daughter of William Adkins and Martha Hickerson Reeves, radiating happiness and kindness throughout her life. Katrina’s infectious smile and gentle spirit were a comfort to all who knew her….
Alfred Wendell Kelley, born on March 4, 1941, to the late James Hassell Kelley and Ina Rhea Turnbow Kelley, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 83. Alfred had a lifelong passion for classic cars, with a comprehensive knowledge of their years, makes, models, and engines. He could recall every detail, including how much he paid…
Mr. Wesley Lee Butler was born in Florence, Alabama, on October 6, 1982 to Mr. Toney Dewayne Butler Sr. and Mrs. Wanda Gail Brewer Butler. He was of the graduating class of 2001 in Collinwood High. He bravely served his country in the United States Army during the Iraqi Freedom campaign and was a retired Army veteran. After his military…
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