Archive for February 2022

Welcome to the World

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Austin and Taylor Kiser of Rosedale, Virginia proudly announce the birth of their son Creed James Kiser. He entered the world on January 27th weighing 7lbs 10oz and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Greg and Melissa Kiser and Ben and Carey Yarber.



National Trainers’ Show Judges

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

The 54th Annual WHTA National Trainers’ Show will be held March 16-19 at the Calsonic Arena. Show management has added a night to this year’s schedule. This will result in less classes per evening, allowing the show to end at a manageable time. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Center For Family Development. The
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Obituary- Michael Jones

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Michael Alban Jones passed away on Thursday, January 27th, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann, son Douglas (Carla), daughter Beth and grandson Tyson, brother Tommy, sisters Molly, Gail, Patty and Della and numerous nieces and nephews. Michael was born in 1940 to Willard and Elizabeth
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Obituary- Sonny Scrivner

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Mr. William H. “Sonny” Scrivner, age 86, of Shelbyville, passed away February 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the Blue-Ribbon Room at The Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville. Dr. Steve Murphee will officiate. Sonny was born July 1, 1935, in Carthage, Mississippi. He graduated from Mississippi
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TWHBEA Press Release 1/4/2022 Mark Farrar Named TWHBEA Executive Director

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

The Executive Committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has named Mark Farrar as the new Executive Director for the Association. A native of Shelbyville, Tennessee, Farrar is well-known in the equestrian industry as a manager and announcer of major shows nationwide. For the past 20 years he has built a
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PWHAT/WHOA Versatility Clinic

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

February 19 & 20, 2022 Pleasant Valley Farm Shelbyville, TN In order to support the Versatility program and get new people involved, WHOA and PWHAT are hosting a Versatility clinic on February 19 & 20, 2022. The clinic is open to anyone who is interested in learning new skills and/or practicing existing skills. You do
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New Show Comes to Shelbyville

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

The inaugural Spring Extravaganza will take place at the Bedford County Ag Center on April 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 pm. Show organizers are Carol Missildine and Denny Russell. David Sisk has been selected to judge the 32 classes.



Obituary- Savannah Latham

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Savannah Loraine Latham, age 19, passed away December 24, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Savannah played basketball and volleyball for Riverdale and was a student at Motlow College. Savannah was preceded in death by her, grandparents, Oscar Latham and Beverly Cantrell. She is survived by her father, Clint Latham and mother,
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Obituary – George-Ann Pratt

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

George-Ann Pratt, 81, Prairie Village, passed away December 23, 2021. George-Ann was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jack B. Hinkle and Velda B. Watson. She graduated from Wichita East High School and attended Wichita State University, majoring in broadcast journalism. She and Donald H. Pratt were married June 7, 1960. They had two children, Jacqueline
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Obituary- Mark Williams

Feb 10th, 2022 | By

Arnold Mark Williams, age 67 of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 15, 1954 to the late Ben and Annalee (Carmen) Williams. Mark and his wife Deborah were the owner and operators of A to Z
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