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Publication Date |
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12/9/2024 |
| The International Board of Directors for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association met today and elected their Executive Committee for the coming year. The slate that was presented by the Nominating Committee was elected without opposition. |
12/8/2024 |
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12/7/2024 |
| Mrs. Elaine Wilkes McSwain, age 85, of Vidalia, Georgia, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home in Gainesville, Georgia. |
12/5/2024 |
| The nominating committee, Rod Slagle, Chairman, Blaise Broccard and Wayne Dean are presenting the following candidates for Officer and Board openings. These will be voted on at the upcoming banquet in February. |
12/5/2024 |
| Long-time walking horse owner and breeder, Royce Ellison, a beloved minister, devoted husband, and loving father passed away on December 1, 2024 at the age of 69. With a heart full of love for others and a deep, abiding faith in God, Royce spent over 50 years of his life serving in ministry, guiding countless people with compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication. |
12/4/2024 |
| Kristen Walker, the Associate Director of Public Policy at the Tennessee Farm Bureau, will be the guest speaker for the TWHBEA General Membership Luncheon on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11am. |
12/3/2024 |
| Mona Faye Horton Dean, 88, of Lizard Lick, passed away November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1936, in Wake County to the late Earl Horton and Pearl Johnson Horton. |
11/29/2024 |
| Eisele Rose Herman, age 4, a spirited and vibrant soul was born on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Catawba County and departed this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Catawba County. |
11/27/2024 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers' Auxiliary will be issuing grants to equine facilities who work with children and adults who have developmental, physical or mental disabilities. Please note that the deadline for applications will be December 4, 2024 to be considered for a grant. |
11/25/2024 |
| When you ask a University of Tennessee football fan about homecoming traditions, one might hear several responses ranging from The Hill, Torchbearer, Rocky Top and more will probably be named. The tradition of a Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited before the game will most likely also be mentioned. |
11/24/2024 |
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11/22/2024 |
| Billy Goodrich Parks, age 96 of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on August 16, 1928, in Smithland Community of Lincoln County, TN, to the late James and Gwyn Parks. |
11/21/2024 |
| Twenty-seven-year-old, four-time World Grand Champion and seven-time World Champion Dragonfire, passed away on November 20, 2024, at his retirement home at Riverside Summit Ranch in Riverside, California. His owner, Jim Heiting, loved this great horse that carried both Heiting and Jamey Thompson to both World Championships and World Grand Championships under Russ Thompson Stables banner. |
11/21/2024 |
| Funeral services for Thomas Coleman Crockett, Sr., age 87 of Lewisburg, will be held 10:00am Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Brother Jim Sorrels officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery in the Belfast Community. Mr. Crockett passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maury County Regional Hospital with loved ones by his side. |
11/21/2024 |