Wells. Bad Company Rodeo of Del Rio, Texas once again served as stock contractor for the rodeo, and once again we endured a rodeo rainstorm at Thursday night’ s performance. Despite a muddy arena, the show went on! Henry Maddux was honored for forty years of service, and twentyfive year veterans included Maurice Curfman, Don Gill, Rick Merritt, Francis Nichols, Benny Peacock, Leroy Schoonover, and Fred Thomas. New members for the year included Justin High, Shane Harris, Jimmy Maddux, Tim French, Randy O’ Neal, Clay Cowdrey, Jim Zacharias, Ronnie Ashley, and Robbie Ballard. While we welcomed a fine number of new members, we were also saddened by a record number of deaths among our membership. Members passing away in the year were Earl Fletcher, Joe Bailey, Monty Wiggins, Jerry Thomas, Bob Magee, and J. D. Garner. The 54th year was filled with activity, awards, new faces, as well as farewells
2002 Mark Riebe, Capt.; Bill Riddle, Lieut.; Justin Shifflett, Sec./ Treas.; Jim Bradford, Corral Boss; Jeff Ford, Wrangler; Butch Mor- ris, Rodeo Chairman. The Posse was honored to have Keely Binion as Sweetheart. The 55th year of the Posse was full of fun and hard work. The Posse participated in many events during the year including the West Texas Fair & Rodeo Parade in Abilene, Springtown Parade, Veteran’ s Day Parade in Weatherford, Weatherford Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, Fort Worth Stock Show Parade, Martin Luther King Day Parade, San Angelo Parade, Mineral Wells Parade, Llano Parade, Jacksboro Parade, Bowie Parade, Graham Parade, and Fredericksburg Parade. Other special events for the Posse included recognition at the annual Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Entry, the annual Trail Ride to Mineral Wells, and the first Posse Play-day. Classic Pro Rodeo, owned by Scotty Lovelace, served as stock contractor for the Frontier Days Rodeo with many positive comments from spectators and Posse members. The Rodeo was highlighted by performances of the Weatherford Cowgirl Chicks and a memorable tribute to those lost in the 9-11 tragedy. Glen Densmore and Bill Jordan were recognized for 40 years of service to the Posse. Jay Brown and Bill Veselka were recognized for 25 years of service to the Posse. Members of the Posse attended numerous workdays during the year in order to complete the new Rodeo Secretary’ s office and Justin Sports Healer’ s building. The Posse welcomed seven new members including Guy Carter, Jamie Jennings, Bill Vanhoosier, Tom B. Mills, Roy Sutherland, Stephen Schult, and Jeff Mauldin. The Posse paid tribute to the memory of Bill Todd, James Mathison, and Earl Pope who will all be deeply missed. The 55th year of the Posse proved to be filled with many activities, excellent participation by the membership, and a continued desire to remember the western heritage our community was founded on.
2003 Judd Jordan, Capt.; Jim Bradford, Lieut.; Justin Shifflett, Sec./ Treas.; David Rogers, Corral Boss; Bobby Sandlin, Wrangler; Bill Veselka, Rodeo Chairman; and Callie Rogers, Sweetheart. The Posse participated in the usual parades with good turn-out including Abilene, San Angelo, Springtown, Weatherford’ s Veteran’ s Day, Christmas, and Martin Luther King Day, Fort Worth’ s Stock Show Parade and Performance Recognition, Mineral Wells Trail Ride and Parade, Bowie, and Fredricksburg. Member’ s families also had fun participating in the Posse Play-Day. The 2003 Rodeo had many new attractions- professional entertainers were hired and sponsored to boost attendance. The traditional street dance was changed to a Saturday night benefit concert starring David Ball and benefiting Campbell Health Foundation. Wednesday night was designated Youth Night, and Thursday was highlighted with a wild cow milking contest. Friday and Saturday were completed with concerts from the Bellemy Brothers and Dan Roberts. Scotty Lovelace and Classic Pro Rodeo provided first class service and entertainment. Special thanks to Larry Barnett for all his financial support and expertise in the entertainment area of our rodeo. The Posse was saddened by the loss of members Bennett Piester, Sam Skiles,
and Doyle Hutcheson; however, we welcomed new members David Millhollon, Jay Hall, Jason Bradley, Eric Wood, and Steven Finch, and honored current members for years of service as follows: For 40 years: Jimmy Hemphill, David McDavid, Robert E. Phillips, and Herman Woodard. For 25 years: Bob Lambert, Mack Young, Lewis Wayne Ellis, Pat Hamilton, and Phil Livingston. General maintenance and clean-up to the Posse grounds and facilities was achieved and a new patio barn was erected. Hard work from members and non-members alike resulted in a successful rodeo and good memories.
2004 Benny Peacock, capt.; Larry Peck, Lieut.; Justin Shifflett, Sec / Treas.; Shane Harris, Corral Boss; Robbie Ballard, Wrangler; Jamie French, Rodeo Chairman; Georgia Carter, Sweetheart. The posse participated in all the usual parades including: Abilene Parade, Weatherford Veteran’ s Day Parade, Weatherford Christmas Parade, Fort Worth Chisholm Trail Parade, Fort Worth Stock Show Parade, Weatherford Martin Luther King Day Parade, Graham Rodeo Parade, Trail Ride, Mineral Wells Parade, Olney Parade, Jacksboro Parade, Bowie Parade, Veteran’ s Memorial Parade Mineral Wells, and Fredericksburg Parade. Charlie Johnson was honored for 50 years of service. L. R. Sullivan was honored for 40 years of service. Clarence Beavers, Jim Duncan, Larry Peck, Ernie Rutledge, and Harold Swain were honored for 25 years of service. The posse was saddened by the loss of J. W. Ford, Joe W. Ross, and Willard Thomas. New member added for the year was Bud Stone. The posse added a performance stage with the help of Moritz Chevrolet and everyone enjoyed a successful rodeo. A rodeo that was reorganized as“ The Best Small Rodeo Of The Year” by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
2005 Larry Peck, Capt.; Jamie French, Lieut.; Justin Shifflett, Sec / Treas.; Dale Ballard, Corral Boss; Travis Faulkner, Wrangler; Duane Bailey, Rodeo Chairman, Bailey Binion, Sweetheart. The posse participated in all the usual parades including: Abilene, Weatherford Veteran’ s Day, Weatherford Christmas Parade, Fort Worth Stock Show Parade, Weatherford Martin Luther King Parade, Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Entry, San Angelo Parade, Trail Ride, Mineral Wells Parade, Jacksboro Parade, Bowie Parade, Mason County Parade, and Fredericksburg Parade. W. R.“ Dub” Riddle was honored for 50 years of service. Buddy Newsom was honored for 40 years of service. Joe Dean Johnson, Jack Alexander, and Darrell Young were honored for 25 years of service. The posse was saddened by the loss of Tony Lavite and D. C.“ Dude” Woodruff. New members of the year
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