News & Notes

from 2022 December Shorthorn Country

Lasting Impressions Sale

Farewells

Roy Donald

Dedmon, age 97, of 1511 McBrayer Springs Rd., Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born October 8, 1925, a son of the late Thomas Lawson Dedmon and Verdie Horn Dedmon. He is survived by his son Rodney Kevin Dedmon, Sr., and wife, Myra Royster Dedmon; two grandsons Rodney Kevin Dedmon, Jr., wife Kristyn Funderburke Dedmon, Kristopher Charles Dedmon, wife Elizabeth McDaniel Dedmon; and three great grandsons, Roy Kixxon Dedmon, Kolton Wyatt Dedmon, and Korbin Loyd Dedmon, all of Shelby. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years Ruth Spangler Dedmon, brother Thomas Hal Dedmon, and sister Lou Jean D.Hamrick.

He was a veteran of the US Navy during World War II, having served in the South Pacific aboard the USS Raymond Van Brogan. Following his return from service, he and Ruth were married on New Year’s Day in 1949. He was a graduate of Fallston High School and Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Indiana. He was a professional auctioneer for many years. Prior to his retirement he conducted many real estate, livestock, farm machinery and other public and private sales in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. During the early 1950’s, Roy became interested in breeding and producing purebred Shorthorn cattle. Alongside son Rodney, he exhibited Shorthorns at many livestock shows and exhibits throughout the southeast, winning numerous awards. He served on a number of livestock boards, and committees at the county, state, and national level.

He served as the first President of the Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Association. In 1985, he received the American Shorthorn Builder of the Breed Award, presented by The American Shorthorn Association in Omaha, Nebraska. He is a member of both the NC State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame and the Cleveland County Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. In 2001, Dedmon Shorthorns exhibited the Calf Champion Bull at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Within the industry Roy made many special lifelong friendships. He served as a member of the NC State Highway Commission from 1969-1972, having been appointed by Gov. Bob Scott to represent Cleveland, Lincoln, Catawba, and Alexander Counties. In 2008, he was recognized by the Cleveland Soil and Water Conservation District for 34 years of service as a supervisor for the Cleveland County District, the last 10 of which he served as Chairman.

He was a member of the Shelby Planning and Zoning board, and also served as President of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cleveland County for a number of years until his retirement. In his later years Roy enjoyed spending his retirement with his family and friends,especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Until his health declined, you could always find Roy out and about on the farm, or in the community taking care of the things he loved.He was a lifelong member of Ross Grove Baptist Church, during which time he served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Chairman of the Trustees, and numerous other positions within the church.

Memorials may be made to: Ross Grove Baptist Church: 1225 Fallston Rd Shelby, NC 28150. =

Marvin Clifton Wammack Jr.,

known as “Cliff” to everyone, left this earthly world on October 20, 2022. Cliff was born on February 2, 1950 to Marvin Clifton Wammack Sr. and Vivian Jean Johnson Wammack. Both parents preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Sharon Jean Hammond and her husband, Jim.

Cliff graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1967. He went to Texas Tech University and was drafted to the United States Army to Vietnam. On his return from the service, he worked for his father for a few years at Red Oak Valley Golf Club before venturing into his own farming business. Later, he served one term as Ellis County Commissioner of Pct. 4, he was also a brand inspector for the State of Texas, and in 1990 he and his wife Connie, gained ownership of Red Oak Valley Golf Club until he retired in 2019.

In 1977 he met Connie Elaine Wammack and they were married on November 4, 1978. Their union was a deep and committed love until his passing. From this union came Jared Blain Wammack, who married Jennifer Berdull, and Brandon Lane Wammack, who married Lindsey Patton.

From a previous marriage, he had a son, Clifton Chad Wammack, who married Cammie Lenee’ Richardson.

Grandchildren from these marriages, whom Cliff loved dearly, were Logan Brandon, Halle Irene, Austin Jared, Laney Elizabeth, Hayes Blain, and Carsen Riley.

Cliff worked long, hard hours most days, but he loved to travel. He loved the lake and had a lakehouse at Cedar Creek. Most summers he and the family spent days at the beach in Galveston at a beach house. In recent days he had talked about where he wanted to travel when he was better.

Cliff had been past or current member of Red Oaks Lions Club, Rockett Special Utilities Water Board, The Texas Shorthorn Association, the American Shorthorn Association, and several golf associations. Cliff and Connie had many great years with their Shorthorn families, showing registered Shorthorn cattle all over the United States.

Cliff was a gentle and kind man. He was loved and respected by everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. =

Luke J. Acker,

age 90, of Nazareth, passed away on September 18, 2022 in Amarillo. Funeral Mass for Mr. Acker will be at 10:00am, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth, Texas with Father Bashkar Audusupalli, officiating and Deacons Bob Birkenfeld and Joe Hochstein assisting. Interment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. A Holy Rosary will be recited at 5:00pm, Friday, September 24, 2022, at Holy Family Church in Nazareth. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lemons Funeral Home.

Luke was born July 7, 1932, in Nazareth, Texas and was the eldest son of Valentine P. and Margaret (Brockman) Acker. Luke lived in Nazareth all his life except for the 2 years he served his country in the United States Army in Aberdeen, Maryland. He married Mona Tucker on June 7, 1956, in Tulia, Texas and were married for 66 years.

In the 1970’s Luke was active in the Big Country Shorthorn Association (Panhandle of Texas) and the Five-State Shorthorn Association (TX, OK, KS, CO & New Mexico), He used “M Z Bar” as a prefix when registering his cattle. In 1982, he partnered with MJ Shorthorns and Hodges Family Shorthorns of Olton in purchasing AF Della’s Irish Dealer. In 2000 he raised a bull called “Bass Master x” a descendant of IDS Duke of Dublin and Deerpark Leader 13th. He sold his cattle in 2012 following a severe drought in the Panhandle of Texas.

Luke enjoyed fishing, hunting with his Coonhounds, and raising shorthorn cattle. Farming was his passion. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

Luke is survived by his wife, Mona Acker; three sons, Douglas and Jackie Acker of Clarendon, Alan and Chrissy Acker of Amarillo, and Daniel and Sharon Acker of Elgin; three daughters, Donna Corp of San Angelo, Michele and Rodney Bohr of Amarillo, and Sabrina and Brad Grinstead of Durham, N.C.; two brothers, Don Acker of Nazareth, and Louis Acker of Amarillo; two sisters, May Hochstein of Amarillo and Joan Melcher of Holly, CO; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two brothers, Walter, and Fred Acker, and two sisters, Verna Acker, and Ellen Steffens. =

THREE Internships available for Summer 2023

Registrations :: Communications :: Youth Activities Learn more about breed association work and assist with planning and executing the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. Learn more about the internship at juniorshorthorn.org. Contact shelby@shorthorn.org if you have questions about this opportunity!

Tuesday, Jan. 3 12:00 p.m. Cattle Begin Arrival Wednesday, Jan. 4 1-4:00 p.m. Check-In: Open & Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Females and Bulls (Tie-Cattle) - Shorthorn Booth SBSA Thursday, Jan. 5 9:00 a.m. Process and Check-In Pen Cattle - PER Friday, Jan. 6 8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - JN Ring 1 followed by Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - JN Ring 1 followed by Super National ShorthornPlus Bull & Female Show Saturday, Jan. 7 11:00 a.m. Shorthorn Pen Show - PER Arena Presentation of Show Honoree - Richardson Farms 6:30 p.m. “The Summit” National Shorthorn Sale - SBSA Sunday, Jan. 8 8:00 a.m. Super National Shorthorn Bull & Female Show - JN Ring 2 Cattle released at conclusion of show.

Sunday, January 8 12 noon Hill cattle may arrive Monday, January 9 8:00 a.m. Yard cattle may arrive Wednesday, Jan. 11 8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Stadium Arena Thursday, Jan. 12 9:00 a.m. National Shorthorn Pen Show - Witwer Show Arena Friday, Jan. 13 8:00 a.m. National Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Open Show - Stadium Arena

Presentation of Show Honoree - Ed and Jamie Kruse

Cattle released at conclusion of show.

Fort Worth Stock Show (FWSS) 2023 - National Shorthorn Show

Wednesday, Jan. 25 8:00 a.m. Cattle Begin Arrival Thursday, Jan. 26 6:00 p.m. Cattle Must be in Place Friday, Jan. 27 9:00 a.m. Check-In: Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus females and bulls Sunday, Jan. 29 2:00 p.m. National Shorthorn Show - W. R. Watt Arena followed by National ShorthornPlus Show - W. R. Watt Arena Show Honoree - Scott Family Shorthorns owned by the late Richard and Linda Scott Sunday, Jan. 29 5:00 p.m. Cattle Released

Show Judges:

Cattlemen’s Congress Open Shows: Jeff Gooden Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Shows: Cheramie Viator Cattlemen’s Congress Pen Show: Troy Thomas

National Western Stock Show Open Shows: Patrick Wall NWSS Junior Shows: Scott Werning NWSS Pen Show: Scott Werning

Fort Worth Stock Show Open Shows: Kyle Conley FWSS Junior Shows: Kody Lucherk

ASA Hotel Information for Upcoming Events

2023 Cattlemen’s Congress - Super National Show

Best Western Saddleback Inn

4300 SW 3rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

King or 2 Queens: $79/night King or Queen Suite: $99/night Reservation Cut-off: December 19, 2022

Call 405-947-7000 to book or visit: https://shorthorn.org/show/cattlemens-congress/

Hot breakfast included Complimentary internet and parking

Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.

Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Airport

801 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

$103/night Reservation Cut-off: December 21, 2022

Call 1-405-942-1400 to book or visit: https://shorthorn.org/show/cattlemens-congress/

Hot breakfast buffet for 4 included per room Complimentary internet and parking

Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.

2023 NWSS- National Show

Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel

3801 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207

Rates starting at $124+tax/night Reservation Cut-Off: Friday, December 16, 2022

Reservations may be made by calling hotel: 303-399-7500, Reference Group Code: AHAAHAA or find our link online at https://shorthorn.org/show/national-western-stock-show/

Additional Information: On-site Parking Garage Free high-speed internet

Rate available 01/03/2023 to 01/21/2023. Individuals responsible for cancellation fees charged by hotel in case of room cancellation.