Obituaries

Equine Obituary- Mighty Maxx

Oct 30th, 2017 | By

Mighty Maxx, the World Grand Champion owned and loved by Jo Ann Dowell of Powell, Ohio passed away October 23, 2017. He was 23 years old at the time of his death. The black stallion, sired by Pride’s Beam and out of Fashion’s Promenade, was foaled May 31, 1994. In his early showring career, Mighty
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Equine Obituary- A Strong Need For Cash

Oct 30th, 2017 | By

On October 21, 2017, A Strong Need For Cash was humanely laid to rest. The beautiful bay stallion was foaled on June 4, 2007. His sire was A Strong Dollar and his dam was Cash’s Moon Lite Bay. He began his training career under the direction of David Smith. Soon following he caught the eye
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Obituary- Mr. Albert “Sonny” Holt Jr.

Oct 30th, 2017 | By

Albert Price “Sonny” Holt, Jr., age 72, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, October 14, 2017, in a motor vehicle accident, following a horse show in Cullman, Alabama. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Steve Murphree officiated. The family received visitors Wednesday, October 18th with a memorial service at 6:00pm at
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Obituary- Howard Creed

Oct 2nd, 2017 | By

Mr. Howard Creed, 83, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on September 19, 2017. Mr. Creed was born July 29, 1934 in Springfield to parents Harvey and Pearl Creed. He served in the United States Army. It was there where he learned his lifetime trade of horse shoeing. He practiced in this business for over 57
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Obituary- Bob Nelms

Oct 2nd, 2017 | By

Mr. James Robert “Bob” Nelms, age 67, of College Grove, Tennessee, passed from this life on Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home in College Grove. A Marshall County native, Mr. Nelms was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was an equipment operator in the construction industry. He was a great supporter of the
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Obituary- Buddy Dick

Oct 2nd, 2017 | By

Lifetime Tennessee Walking Horse Trainers’ Association member Buddy Gene Dick passed away September 23, 2017. He was 77 years old. Buddy was born in Science Hill, Kentucky on October 7, 1939 to Columbus and Mary Dick. He was a great supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse. He made a career of training and in 1997
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Obituary- Joe Lee Cunningham

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

Joe Lee Cunningham Sr., 80, of Rockwood, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Cunningham was a member of St. Clair Baptist Church, Spring City. He was retired from Y-12 Federal Government Plant, Oak Ridge, with 26 years of service. He was an associate member of the Horse Protection Act Association. He
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Equine Obituary- Priscilla Cash

Aug 23rd, 2017 | By

Beautiful 12 year old mare Priscilla Cash was humanely laid to rest on August 14, 2017 after a long battle and lasting complications from EHV-1. By Cash’s Blackjack and out of Coin’s Misty Lady, Priscilla was started by Phillip Trimble, and successfully competed in the Park Pleasure division with Kelly Sherman under the direction of
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Obituary- Douglas Clifford “Doug” Crawford

Aug 23rd, 2017 | By

Long time Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiast and supporter Doug Crawford has passed away. Mr. Douglas Clifford “Doug” Crawford, age 71 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday evening, August 13, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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William Pennington Obituary

Jul 15th, 2017 | By

William Caudle Pennington, age 88 passed away July 4, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Thompson Station, TN and member of Thompson Station United Methodist Church. Inductee in the Walking Horse Hall of Fame for his horse training and winning several championships. Preceded in death by parents, William Ernest and Lucille Caudle Pennington and
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