It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Turman G. Meadows at the home of his son Keegan Russell Meadows, and his fiancé’ David “Brent” Arrington in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where Turman and his wife of many years Raymona resided in, on August 25th, 2023, at the age of 67. Born September 16,
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Windol Tate, 80, of Woodbury, TN passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. A native of Cannon Co., TN., the was the son of the late Malcolm and Loni Mai Bogle Tate. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joann Jones Tate of Woodbury; daughter, Angela (David) Mullinax
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Marvin Ellis North was born May 1, 1961 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Joe Ellis North and Shellie Ann North. He spent part of his youth growing up in Gallatin, but spent most of his youth in Christiana, Tennessee. As a youngster, Marvin began to show interest in horses when he got his first
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The Alabama Jubilee will take place on September 22nd and 23rd at the Alabama A&M Agribusiness Center Arena in Huntsville. This year’s show will be judged by Scotty Brooks, Steve Glidewell, and Newton Parks. For more information contact Joan Kemp at 205-566-6090.

Janice Kay Larter Woody, 59, of Salisbury, NC passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born March 31, 1964 in Wellsburg, WV to the late Jack Larter and Alda Vaughn Christopher Larter. She was a 1983 graduate of Brooke High School and earned a
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Selmer “Peanut” Taylor, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He served in the United States Air Force. Peanut was preceded in death by his parents; Selmer and Mary Magdalene Victory Taylor, brothers; Elmore Taylor and Cecil Taylor and sister,
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August 31, 1933 – August 28, 2023 Carolyn Asbury Dysart, age 89, of Smith Farm Road in Lincolnton, died on Monday, August 28, 2023. A Celebration of Life service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Boger City United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Roseboro and Rev. Dr. Tim Roberts officiating.
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The North Carolina Championship Horse Show will take place on October 5-7 at the Western NC Ag Center in Fletcher. Making up the judges panel for this year’s event will be Brent Grider, Newton Parks and Amy Trimble. For more information contact Myra Helton at 704-718-4152.

SHELBYVILLE, TN- On the eve of the 85th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, students at Eakin Elementary School in Shelbyville, Tennessee, were treated to a Walking Horse presentation. Regan Aymett spoke about the industry and how it benefits our local community and state. She also explained about the characteristics of the breed and its
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The Scoop was saddened to hear of the passing of Sam I Am Jose. On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the World and World Grand Champion passed away from sepsis after undergoing emergency colic surgery. The incredibly talented stallion was entered to contend for more World Championship honors in the Four-Year-Old Stallions division at this year’s
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Janice Kay Larter Woody, 59, of Salisbury, NC passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born March 31, 1964 in Wellsburg, WV to the late Jack Larter and Alda Vaughn Christopher Larter. She was a 1983 graduate of Brooke High School and earned a
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The North Carolina Walking Horse Championships will take place October 5-7 at the WBC Ag Center in Fletcher. Show management has announced Brent Grider, Newton Parks and Amy Trimble will mark the cards for this year’s horse show.

Mr. Virgil E. Johnson was born on January 22, 1932, in Faribault County, Minnesota. He passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, NHC Healthcare Tullahoma, and Hospice Compassus. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnson; four children: Lt. Col. Ret. Scott Johnson (Alice) of Shelbyville, TN,
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The Celebration is very excited to announce that Nearest Green Distillery is our latest Select Level Sponsor, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the official spirit of the 85th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. We have a lot of great activities lined up with this partnership that will be announced soon, but in the
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The Executive Committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) recently approved a recommendation from the Membership and Registry Committee in regard to the rules for naming horses. The updated rule was approved on August 11, 2023 and is effective immediately. The updated rule is below and can also be found in
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