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VOLUME 27 – ISSUE 23 – December 4, 2023 ISSUE
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- Obituary – Rita Ann Ellis Wells
- WHTA President Releases Meeting Information
- TWHBEA Election results
- Celebration Fall Classic Results
- Obituary- Charlie Brown
- Obituary- Bill Brady
- Obituary- Ramsey Bullington
- Obituary- Tommy Milligan
- 2024 Nominations for WHOA Board of Directors
- Birth Announcement- Parker Hayes McGee
News
USDA Gives Outline of Mandatory Penalties
A stakeholders conference call was held on Tuesday, June 5, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Dr. Chester Gipson and Dr. Rachel Cezar conducted the call which outlines the mandatory penalties that will be published in the Federal Registry on Thursday, June 7, 2012, and will go into effect on Monday, July 9, 2012. Dr. Cezar presented[continue reading...]
News
On a beautiful warm day in the fall, her favorite time of the year, Rita Ann Ellis Wells of Bostic, NC left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after an extended illness with dementia. She was the daughter of the late George
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Press Release: 11/27/2023 To: All 2023 WHTA Licensed Trainers From: Bill Young, President Re: WHTA Annual Meeting Our WHTA By-Laws state that our Association must have an Annual Meeting each year in December. (As you know, our Annual Awards Banquet will be February 2 & 3, 2024 at the Marriott in Franklin, TN.) This year,
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October 20, 2023 Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association The results of the annual election are as follows: Directors: Alabama (2) Nathan Clark 45 Dee Cantrell 24 Alternates: Jay Mitchell 23 Wilson Blaylock 17 J. D. Evans 16 Deb Sims 7 Willie Arnold 1 Florida (1) LeeAnn Osborn 9 Indiana (1) Beth Levi 11
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Charles Edward “Charlie” Brown, age 72, passed away from an extended illness in Greenville, KY on November 1, 2023. A native of Smithville, TN, Charlie was born on November 3, 1950, in Lebanon, TN. A natural showman, Charlie sang for and entertained family and friends from an early age which would continue throughout his life.
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William “Bill” Thomas Brady, 85, of Byhalia, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Friends were invited to a visitation with the family on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, MS. The funeral service was held the following day on Monday, November 13,
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The Tennessee Walking Horse industry mourns the loss of world grand champion legend, Ramsey Bullington. Charlie Ramsey “Bull” Bullington, 81, of 4609 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 26, 1942 in Gretna, a son of the late Charlie Patrick Bullington and Susan Hogan Bullington. Bull
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James Thomas ‘Tommy’ Milligan, age 89, of Vernon, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family. Tommy was born on November 2, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia, a graduate of Jordan Vocational High School. Tommy was a supportive and loving husband, father, and successful businessman. As
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WHOA Press Release- Wednesday, November 1, 2023 The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association has nominated the following people for the 2024 Board of Directors for a 3-year term. Directors: Kyle Elliott – Tennessee Justin Miller – Tennessee Jared Carrier – Tennessee Peggy Moore – Tennessee Darden Gladney – Louisiana Sherrie Szucs –
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Isaac and Keely McGee of Flat Creek, Tennessee are proud to announce the birth of their son, Parker Hayes McGee. Parker entered the world on Friday, October 27th, weighing 7lbs 11oz and measured 20.8 inches long. The Scoop sends our congratulations to the McGee Family of three!
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary will hold their annual December meeting on Friday, December 1, 2023. This will take place at the Shoney’s in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The meeting will be held in the back meeting room beginning at 9 a.m., which is the same time the WHTA General Membership Meeting will be held across the
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Maverick James Bramlitt Born on July 19th 2023 at 5:20 AM at the Women’s Hospital in Tupelo, MS. He weighed 3 lbs 2.7 oz and was 17 inches long. Maverick is the son of Christopher Bramlitt and Emily Briggs. Emily is very active in the horse industry and is known for her love for her
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Bush Hog and Eagleville Implement add bonus prize money to Celebration Fall Classic! The Celebration Fall Classic will be held in Cooper Steel Arena on November 2-4, 2023. The show will once again feature $1,000 bonuses handed out to the winners of the following classes: Amateur Novice Riders on Walking Horses Amateur Novice Riders on
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Ed Coker, 61 of Nicholasville, KY passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY. He was born Tuesday, April 24, 1962, the son of the late Billy Coker and Brenda Smith of Lewisburg, who survives. He was the husband of Stephanie Coker who survives. Also surviving is Sister, Shannon Bryant
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Our friend and yours, noted World Grand Champion Walking and Racking horse trainer Bryan Barnhill suffered a tremendous loss of his barn and more than 30 show horses stabled there to a devastating fire on Friday October 27th at his beloved B & B Stables. The owners of the following stallions have generously offered a
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Spencer Benedict Stables – Spencer and Carrie Benedict, the Jake Jacobs family, Martin Cox, and Molly Walters would like to offer the following stud fees, with 100% of the proceeds going to help Bryan Barnhill Stables. We are asking for the minimum offer listed beside each stallion – of course anything over and above would
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Show Results
Celebration Fall Classic Results Celebration Fall Classic Results
PWHAT Fun Show ResultsPWHAT Fun Show Results
EAST TN Spring Fling ResultsEAST TN Spring Fling Results
Fast Spring Showcase ResultsFast Spring Showcase Results
National Trainers’ Show ResultsTrainers’ Show Results
United Fall Finale ResultsUnited Fall Finale Results
Celebration Fall Classic ResultsCelebration Fall Classic Results
Appalachian Championship ResultsAppalachian Championship Results
North Carolina Championship ResultsNorth Carolina Championship Results
SCWHA Championship ResultsSCWHA Championship Results
Kentucky Celebration ResultsKentucky Celebration Results
Buckeye Classic ResultsBuckeye Classic Results
The Classic – Belfast ResultsThe Classic – Belfast Results
Germantown Charity ResultsGermantown Charity Results
ETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY ResultsETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY Results
Obituaries
Obituary – Rita Ann Ellis Wells On a beautiful warm day in the fall, her favorite time of the year, Rita Ann Ellis Wells of Bostic, NC left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after an extended illness with dementia. She was the daughter of the late George
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Charles Edward “Charlie” Brown, age 72, passed away from an extended illness in Greenville, KY on November 1, 2023. A native of Smithville, TN, Charlie was born on November 3, 1950, in Lebanon, TN. A natural showman, Charlie sang for and entertained family and friends from an early age which would continue throughout his life.
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William “Bill” Thomas Brady, 85, of Byhalia, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Friends were invited to a visitation with the family on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, MS. The funeral service was held the following day on Monday, November 13,
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The Tennessee Walking Horse industry mourns the loss of world grand champion legend, Ramsey Bullington. Charlie Ramsey “Bull” Bullington, 81, of 4609 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. He was born May 26, 1942 in Gretna, a son of the late Charlie Patrick Bullington and Susan Hogan Bullington. Bull
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James Thomas ‘Tommy’ Milligan, age 89, of Vernon, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family. Tommy was born on November 2, 1934 in Columbus, Georgia, a graduate of Jordan Vocational High School. Tommy was a supportive and loving husband, father, and successful businessman. As
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Ed Coker, 61 of Nicholasville, KY passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY. He was born Tuesday, April 24, 1962, the son of the late Billy Coker and Brenda Smith of Lewisburg, who survives. He was the husband of Stephanie Coker who survives. Also surviving is Sister, Shannon Bryant
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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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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 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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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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