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The Douglas M. Lyons, Dover TN Post 72, The American Legion, Department of Tennessee Lyons Dover Post #72 was officially charted on September 26, 1930.

The post has gone through many changes but still
remains committed to serving Veterans, their families, and our great community. We are attempting to contact and connect veterans from all branches of service (active duty, retired, reserve)
in Stewart County in order to distribute information, provide support for veteran funeral services, conduct Veterans and Memorial Day
ceremonies, and ensuring we never lose focus on the honor, dignity, and respect of those who served and are still serving. If you are a Stewart County Veteran and are interested in joining or have questions about Dover Post #72, please attend the next scheduled
meeting or contact us at 931-209 8990.

10/29/2026

Dover TN Legion 72 Family Members Appreciation Recepients.

Dover Post 72 Member of the Year 2025-2026 Terry Barton.
Dover Boys State/Girls State Outgoing Chairman Bill Martin
Dover Riders Chapter 72 Outgoing Director Rick Wright
Dover Unit 72 Member of the Year 2025-20026 Marianna Humphrey
Dover Squadron 72 Member of the Year 2025-2026 Jerry Reynolds
Dover Riders Chapter 72 Member of the Year 2025-2026 Hoyt Morrow.

10/29/2026

10.26.2026. Dover Post 72 Honor Guard performed military honors for Mr. Jessie Hudgins, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends.

Jessie Hudgins
Aug 17, 1941 — Oct 22, 2026
Buchanan
Mr. Jessie Lee Hudgins, age 85, of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at his home.

He was born on August 17, 1941, in Paris, TN, to the late Peter Hudgins and Delia Byrd Lowry. Mr. Hudgins served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was an amazing storyteller who loved his family dearly. He had a soft spot for cats and was affectionately known as "Cat Daddy." He also enjoyed fishing and was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Andrea Walsh.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Hudgins, whom he married in 1966; sons, Richard Hudgins (Krista), Michael Hudgins (Jane), and Charles King (Sheryl); and daughters, Nina King and Aubrie King. He also leaves behind seven grandsons, three granddaughters, four great-grandsons, and three great-granddaughters.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Anglin Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Anglin Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Wofford Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers will be Richard Hudgins, Michael Hudgins, Charles King, James Walsh, Jesse Hudgins, and Ryan Cueto.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home in Dover, TN. Online condolences may be shared

10/21/2026

Still have time to sponsor a flag(s) for the Stewart Co. Field of Honor. Sponsorship donation of $10.00 per small flag. The Business/Individual Sponsor Information will be placed on the flag, and the flag will be flown as part of the "Field of Honor" in front of the Stewart County Visitors Center. Donations will be used for the Stewart County Veterans Honor Meal on November 21, 2026, hosted by Dover Post 72 and to further American Legion Programs within our community. We are a 501 (c) 19 Non-Profit Organization. Please mail your donation NLT November 1, 2026, to: Dover Post 72, ATTN: Field of Flags Program, P.O. Box 184, Dover TN 37058

10/17/2026

Post72/SAL 72/Unit 72 Meeting Reminder Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, at 235 Church Street Dover.
On Behalf of Fred Shaw-Post 72 Commander, Sylvia Bailey-Unit 72 Auxiliary President, and Don Bailey-SAL Squadron Commander. Hope to see you all there. Bring a veteran and their family. Riders Chapter 72 meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the same location.
5:30pm SAL meeting (bottom floor)
6pm Potluck Meal (Fellowship Hall)

10/05/2026

10.1.2026. Dover Legion Riders Chapter 72 performed an Honor Flag Line and Dover Post 72 Honor Guard Performed military honors for Kevin "Doc" Dean McDaniel at Anglin Funeral Home. Our condolences and continued prayers to Nancy and Robert, their family, and all of his extended friends and family.

Kevin Dean McDaniel
Oct 14, 1958 — Sep 25, 2026
Kevin Dean McDaniel, 67 of Dover, TN passed away on September 25, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1958 the beloved son of Otis and Anna Joyce McDaniel.
Kevin proudly served our country for six years in the U.S. Army as an Airborne Combat Medic. Because he loved adventure, he later learned to surf, but his greatest love was motorcycles. Riding was his therapy and passion which he shared with Nancy and his many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Anna Joyce McDaniel.
He leaves behind his loving family that will cherish the memories they made together, wife, Nancy McDaniel; daughters, Carrie Harwell (Benjamin), Dana McDaniel, and Amber McDaniel; sisters, Donna McQuary and Deanna Jackson; brother, Dale McDaniel; grandchildren, Bailee McNabb, Heaven Jones, Abby Grace Harwell, Destinii Hibbard, Leo McDaniel, and David Greene; great granddaughter, Stormi Perkins.
A visitation will be held at Anglin Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2026 beginning at 10:00 am, followed with funeral service at 12:00 pm with Mitchell Burkhart officiating.

10/04/2026

Today's Blood drive has been cancelled.

09/24/2026

Post 72 Color Guard will be presenting the Colors at 5pm.

09/20/2026

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Address

P. O. Box 184
Dover, TN
37058

Telephone

+19312098990

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