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| Ricky Edward Compton, Jr., age 47, of North Tazewell, VA, was taken from his loving family far too soon on April 15, 2026, following a tragic accident. The world was blessed with Ricky’s presence on December 20, 1978. He was the definition of an incredible man, son, husband, brother, father, and friend. His wife and children were his world and the light of his life. |
4/18/2026 |
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4/17/2026 |
| Attention Trail Pleasure Trainers, you don’t want to miss this! A monetary incentive has been added to the Riders’ Cup Trail Pleasure class at the FAST Spring Showcase that will be held April 23-25, 2026, in Cooper Steel Arena. |
4/15/2026 |
| RWC & WC Mark Zone was humanely laid to rest on April 7, 2026, due to complications of Equine Enteritis. The 20-year-old stallion was owned and loved by Lora Lawrence of Jackson, Tennessee, since June of 2007. |
4/15/2026 |
| The Cornersville Lions Club Horse show is proud to add class 1A. Fine Harness, to their schedule. The show will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Bobby McDaniel Horse Show arena in Cornersville, Tennessee. |
4/14/2026 |
| William Lackey Wadsworth Jr., 89, affectionately known as "Sonny," passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at his home in Hernando, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 29, 1937, in Wilson, Arkansas, William lived a life marked by dedication, adventure. |
4/14/2026 |
| The Mid-South Walking Horse Association will host their annual Charity Horse Show on May 2, 2026, and are thrilled to announce that they will provide the following incentives for Trainers participating in their event. |
4/13/2026 |
| Mr. John L. Robbins, 96, of Cookeville, passed away at his residence on April 9th 2026 after an extended illness. |
4/11/2026 |
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4/10/2026 |
| Gerald Eugene Campbell, “Squirrely,” was born July 20, 1943, in Alabama and passed away April 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Gerald was a devoted and well-known presence to many, remembered with deep respect for the life he lived and the people he valued. |
4/10/2026 |
| Chris Lea Chandler Brantley, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a four-year battle with breast cancer. |
4/9/2026 |
| TWHBEA is proud to announce that Emily Woodruff has accepted the role of Youth Coordinator with the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. |
4/8/2026 |
| James “Jamie” Clay Derickson, 58, passed away on March 31, 2026. Jamie was raised in church all his life and carried a deep love for helping others, especially young people. He faithfully served as a youth bus driver for Shiloh Church, where he was known for his kindness, patience, and willingness to help the next generation of God-loving children. |
4/7/2026 |
| The Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Show has selected Mike Sims of Shelbyville, Tennessee, to judge the 52nd Annual show on May 9, 2026, the event will be held at the Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion in Cookeville, Tennessee, starting at 5:00 pm. |
4/7/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the upcoming Spring Extravaganza.
Serving on the judges’ stand for this year’s event will be Joe Fraley of Wallingford, Kentucky, Zach Parsons of Bolivar, Tennessee, and Ruth Ann Spinelli of Kansasville, Wisconsin. |
4/7/2026 |