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Former Senator Roy Herron

Herron remembered fondly for his love of God, family, and Tennessee

by Josh Lemons Press Editor Roy Herron, the Dresden native, UT Martin alumni and long-time Tennessee lawmaker who died Sunday from complications following a jet-ski accident on July 1 at Kentucky Lake, was described by friends and colleagues on Monday as a kind man that loved God, friends, family, his hometown and all of Northwest…

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Herron funeral set for Saturday, Visitation on Friday in Martin

The funeral arrangements have been set for Dresden native and longtime Tennessee Senator Roy Herron. Herron died Sunday night due to complications following a jet-ski accident on Kentucky Lake on July 1. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Martin, Tennessee on Friday, July 14, and from 12-2 p.m.…

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The Wades motion to keep Herron as trustee

Story by Shannon Taylor Senior Investigative Reporter On March 27, Ronnie and Reba Wade, grandparents of Cody, filed a motion to alter or amend the previous order that removed Attorney Roy Herron as Trustee citing that the removal of Herron as Trustee “does not serve the best interest or well-being of Cody Wade.” Herron was…

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