Obituary – Truman Volkart
Monday, December 16, 2024
Truman Volkart, 78, of, Tipton, MO passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Resthaven Convalescent Care in Sedalia, MO. He was born on December 7, 1945 in Hanover, IL the son of Chris Volkart and Minnie (Bolinger) Volkart both of whom preceded him in death. Truman enjoyed shoeing horses, training horses, horse shows, horse sales, coon hunting and was a professional trader. He is survived by his son, Harold Volkart and wife Ruthie of Tipton, MO; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Steck, Morgan Carlson, Kristina Wright, and Laura McCollom; 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his son, Max Allen Volkart, 3 brothers, 1 sister and 2 half brothers. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 from 10-11A.M. with a Memorial Service starting at 11:00 A.M. all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services of California, MO.
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Susan Rae Collins Tesone, 48, passed away at her home in Gainesville, Georgia on December 30, 2024. She is the daughter of WHTA trainer Curtis Ray Collins, mother June; of Pilgrims Knob, Virginia. Her sister, Beth Collins-Showalter is currently active at all shows.
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It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce WGC Whata Wolf was laid to rest at Whispering Wind Stables, Pikeville TN, on November 21, 2024.
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Benjie Joe Wagoner, 44, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born on April 29, 1980, to Billy Joe Wagoner and Joyce Wagoner, Benjie was a devoted son, father, and friend whose life was defined by his love for horses, his family, and his unwavering faith.
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The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) are hosting a luncheon for all show managers on February 15, 2025. The luncheon will be held in conjunction with the WHTA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, held at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee. All show managers who host events that include Tennessee Walking Horses are invited to attend the luncheon.
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The Walking Horse Report office is closed December 23 thru December 27 so that our staff can celebrate the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on December 30, 2025. The office will also be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. Should you need immediate assistance, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
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William Leon Elliott, age 84, of Tuscumbia AL, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence. Leon was born April 27, 1940, in Spruce Pine, AL to Julian and Cleo Elliott. He worked his whole life at Muscle Shoals Mack Truck Center as a diesel mechanic.
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FAST, Inc is pleased to announce that it will be offering the Let Freedom Ring Event & Show July 1st– 3rd, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Tennessee’s preeminent extensive care equine facility announced Thursday that Shelbyville will be their fifth location.
Tennessee Equine Hospital of Thompson’s Station is partnering with Wilhelm Equine Services to form “Tennessee Equine Hospital East, LLC” at 2769 Hwy 231 North.
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I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. It is a perfect time to spend with our families, friends and loved ones when we can relax and break from the pressures and anxieties that are a part of our daily lives.
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