Obituaries

Obituary – Donald Hendrick

Oct 1st, 2019 | By

James Donald Hendrick, of Bowling Green, Kentucky went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence. He was 79 years old. The Warren County native was a son of the late Elmore and Vera Mae Bunch Hendrick. He is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hendrick; a nephew,
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Obituary Priscilla Ann Talley

Oct 1st, 2019 | By

Priscilla Ann Talley, age 68, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1951 in Cullman County to Hershell and Dorothy Talley. She served as secretary and treasurer for Lystra Baptist Church for several years. Priscilla enjoyed showing Tennessee Walking Horses. She is survived by her fiancée,
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Obituary – Kathy Zeis

Oct 1st, 2019 | By

The Walking Horse industry is heartbroken by the passing of World Grand Champion rider Kathy Zeis. Katherine Peebles Zeis was born on November 26, 1945 and departed this world on September 23, 2019. A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, September 27, 2019, at First United Methodist Church. A Gathering of Friends followed at
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Obituary – Willis D. Bowman

Oct 1st, 2019 | By

Willis D. Bowman passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 20th surrounded by his loving family. He was 94. Mr. Bowman was born in Greeneville, TN, on November 6, 1924, to the late Russell and Bessie Bowman. He graduated from Camp Creek High School and East Tennessee State College. Willis served in World War
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Obituary – Doug Wolaver

Sep 18th, 2019 | By

The Walking Horse Industry mourns the loss of three-time World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse trainer and lifelong farmer Doug Wolaver. At the age of 81, he passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home in Diana. Doug was a quiet spoken man who simply minded his own business, but was always willing to
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Equine Obituary- WGC Repeats Color Me In

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

5/2/2003-8/14/19 Raised by Kasey Kesselring, “Whitey” was a once in a lifetime mare that took many children to the winners’ circle safely, including Kailin Kesselring’s first set of roses at the Spotted Championships. From a broodmare, to a lesson horse at Montverde Academy in Florida, to a safe show ring mount for any level rider,
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Obituary – Coy Claxton

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

Mr. Coy Allen Claxton of Shelbyville, Tennessee died Monday, August 26, 2019. He was 82 years old. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 29th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Joe Calvert officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Coy, a native of Bedford County, was a Walking Horse trainer who loved working
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Obituary – Haley Tillman

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

Mary Haley Tillman, age 45, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Haley Tillman was born on August 14, 1974 in Pulaski, Tennessee and was a lifelong resident of Giles County. She was a loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Allison Paige Holley of Pulaski and Morgan Allana Holley of Murfreesboro. Her greatest
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James Wallace Brandon Obituary

Aug 27th, 2019 | By

James Wallace Brandon age 92, of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born December 11, 1926 in Akron, Ohio.  Wallace was a graduate of Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Tennessee.  He was always adamant and faithful to attend his Sunday morning
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Equine Obituary Prime Poison

Aug 6th, 2019 | By

Bruce and Robin MacDonald have announced the passing of their beloved black pony, Prime Pioison. The 19 year old passed away at the end of July at Joe Fleming Stables. This remarkable horse was sired by Poison and out of the Magic Fashion KW mare, Prime Fable. His career resume was quite incredible as it
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