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- [S73] Rawlings Funeral Home, Book 2, 8 Dec 1980.
William Henry Ogle obituary
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 3 Feb 2006.
Judge Ogle announces candidacy
Circuit Court Judge Rex Henry Ogle announces that he is a candidate for re-election as circuit court judge, part III in the Fourth Judicial District consisting of Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties. Judge Ogle has served in this position since he was first elected in 1990. He is married to Norma McGee Ogle, who serves as a judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. They have a son, Daniel, who is a divinity student at Emory University.
"I am honored to have been allowed to serve our communities in this important position. I have been blessed and humbled by the support and confidence shown to me since my election. I have enjoyed my relationships with my fellow judges for whom I have the greatest respect and trust. Our ability to work effectively with each other has served our judicial district well." Judge Ogle was elected president of the Tennessee Judicial Conference by the appellate and trial judges across the state. He has twice been elected by the judges of the Fourth Judicial District as the presiding judge. During his terms in office, Judge Ogle has been actively involved in efforts to prevent domestic violence. His work in this area was recognized by the Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence, which awarded him the Jane Wheatcraft Award for his efforts in the creation of the Fourth Judicial Task Force Against Domestic Violence.
Judge Ogle is also active in his community, serving as chairman of the Sevier County Library Foundation and advisory board of the Smoky Mountain children's Home. He is also a member of the Cherish the Child Foundation. The Ogles are members of First United Methodist Church of Sevierville.
- [S106] The Mountain Press, 2 Feb 2006.
Judge Ogle runs for re-election
From Submitted Reports February 02, 2006
Ogle
Circuit Court Judge Rex Henry Ogle has announced his candidacy for re-election as Circuit Court Judge, Part III, in the Fourth Judicial District consisting of Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier counties.
Ogle has served in this position since he was elected in 1990.
He is married to Norma McGee Ogle who serves as a judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. They have a son, Daniel, who is a divinity student at Emory University.
"I am honored to have been allowed to serve our communities in this important position," Ogle said. "I have been blessed and humbled by the support and confidence shown to me since my election. I have enjoyed my relationships with my fellow judges from whom I have the greatest respect and trust. Our ability to work effectively with each other has served our judicial district well."
Ogle was elected president of the Tennessee Judicial Conference by the appellate and trial judges across the state. He has twice been elected by the judges of the Fourth Judicial District as the presiding judge.
During his terms in office Ogle has been involved in efforts to prevent domestic violence. His work in this area was recognized by the Tennessee Task Force Against Domestic Violence which awarded him the Jane Wheatcraft Award for his efforts in the creation of the Fourth Judicial Task Force Against Domestic Violence.
Ogle serves as chairman of the Sevier County Library Foundation and the advisory board of the Smoky Mountain Children's Home. He is also a member of the Cherish the Child Foundation.
The Ogles are members of First United Methodist Church of Sevierville.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 5 Jan 2007.
Judge Ogle defends Cocke County people
(c)2006 NPT PHOTO BY DAVID POPIEL Judge Rex Henry Ogle, who has been serving the Fourth Judicial District circuit as a criminal court judge since 1990, spoke to the Newport Kiwanis Club last Tuesday at the Holiday Inn.
By: DAVID POPIEL
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
01-05-2007
Despite recent negative publicity about Cocke County, local citizens can be proud of the values, contributions, and its leaders, said Circuit Judge Rex Henry Ogle. Judge Ogle was the guest of the Newport Kiwanis Club and first club speaker of the New Year. He focused on the positive things happening here and reflected on how the values of great men such as Presidents Gerald Ford and Harry Truman are the same ones he sees in this mountain community. "Plain words are best understood," he said, quoting retired Judge Ken Porter. Ogle said that the citizens in the Fourth Judicial District appreciate plain talk, honest values, and sincere leaders, such as newly elected District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn. Dunn has worked with Judge Ogle since the Sevier judge was elected in the 1990 race between Ogle, Dick Vance, and Ben Strand. "Campaigns are about the debate of ideas," he said, reflecting on the Truman, Ford eras and current politics-similar issues, particularly with world conflicts becoming divisive for the citizens, he said. "Politics has always been tough," he said, but it is not always ruthless. He noted that in the 1990 judicial race all the candidates were gentlemen and focused on the issues. Ogle said that was also true of Dunn, who won 40 percent of the Sevier County vote. Judge Ogle also praised the Kiwanis Club for the critical work it does in the community, state, nation, and world. "Kiwanis takes its duty seriously." During the Civil War, President Lincoln faced much criticism over the war, but he succeeded as a leader because he was able to communicate clearly-with plain words-with the citizens, said Ogle. Truman was also plain spoken and people admired and respected his candor, said Ogle. "Ford followed with courage his convictions. He did not look to the next election, but what was the best thing for his country." The nation will survive war and controversy, said Ogle, who added that he believes the "people are disgusted with the tenor of government." People can come together and resolve most issues, he said-despite those in government who become intolerant and demonize each other. He admitted being somewhat cynical about government and suggested that unless people came together on common ground and demanded more of their elected officials, so far as duty and moral conduct, the people will have the government they deserve. "What can people do?" That was the question he addressed at a recent Sevier County Leadership gathering, and he offered these points: ¥ Educate yourselves on the issues. ¥Decide what you think are the answers. ¥Stand with good, firm leaders. ¥Act-join groups and associations that share a common good. ¥Make leaders understand the expectations of the people. Judge Ogle offered a harsh verdict for those outsiders who "came down hard" on this community during recent federal investigations-he referred to media and public critics who "never set a foot in Cocke County." "The people here have been very good to me," he said, underlining the "compassion" and concern of local people. When his mother was in the Wellington Place facility in Sevier and a fire forced relocation, Mrs. Ogle was placed in the Newport Wellington Place. She liked it so much because of the good treatment that she didn’t want to return home. "People would spend time with her, pray with her and cared for her," he said. Cocke County people stand up and do what is right, as he has observed many times presiding in the courtroom. "The people here are a source of strength to me and it is an honor to serve," he said.
- [S84] E-Mail, Rex Henry Ogle [rhojudge@aol.com], 19 Aug 2008.
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