Obituaries & Deaths of Horses

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The American Quarter Horse Journal accepts submitted obituaries for horses and humans who were part of the American Quarter Horse industry. Obituaries must be 300 words or less. The Journal's editors reserve the right to edit for length and style. You may submit your obituaries to bnewell@aqha.org. 

Carol Ann Sanders Mills
Long-time AQHA member died February 9.
John "Jack" Rollins
Thirty-six-year cumulative breeder died February 3.
Dr. Robert Herman
AQHA member and halter exhibitor died February 6.
Darrell Williams
Breeder, owner passed away on January 29.
Don Ed Roberts
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Famer died in January.
Rodger Coday
AQHA Honorary Vice President and U. S. Marine Rodger Coday died January 18, 2025.
Hot Ones Only
The standout hunter under saddle sire died in January.
Pat Hutter
One of the founders of the Barrel Futurities of America, she died at age 90.
James Willoughby
The NRHA Hall of Famer died January 6.