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- [S104] Cocke County, Tennessee, and its People, Cocke County Heritage Book Committee, (Walsworth Publishing, 1992), 95.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 9 Aug 2005.
Museum Acquires Ford Memorabilia
Dr. Hobart (Toby) Ford, Jr., son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Hobart (Josephine Taylor) Ford, and Jackie Garbarino, co-chairman of the Newport-Cocke County Museum, hold some of the museum's recently acquired pieces of sports memorabilia from the Ford estate.
By: Duay O'Neil
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
08-09-2005
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NEWPORT-Through the generosity of five benefactors, the Newport-Cocke County Museum recently acquired several items from the estate of the late Dr. and Mrs. Hobart (Josephine Taylor) Ford.
Dr. Ford, who died several years ago, was a longtime Newport dentist. In addition to his professional life as a dentist, Dr. Ford devoted much of his lifetime to the promotion and support of area sports, especially baseball.
A talented ballplayer himself, Dr. Ford later owned and supported several baseball teams. His name became synonymous with the Newport Canners, a semi-professional baseball team once located here.
Following the death of Dr. Ford's widow a few months ago, their family held an auction at the family home in Eastport. Among the items crossing the auction block were several pieces of sports memorabilia.
At this point, Jackie Garbarino, co-chairman of the museum board, sought and received several donations in order to acquire as many of these items for the local museum as possible.
Dr. Fred Valentine, Dr. Nathan Ford, Dr. A. J. Garbarino, Judge Kenneth Porter, and Attorney Roy T. Campbell, Jr. contributed to the project.
Items acquired for the museum include the trophy from the Little-Bigger League State Championship in 1952, two signed baseballs from the Charlotte Hornets team, and a political poster from Dr. Ford's 1968 campaign for the Tennessee legislature.
"The two prize pieces of memorabilia," said Garbarino, "are Dr. Ford's own v-neck basketball jersey, which he wore while playing ball himself as a student, and a baseball uniform from the Charlotte Hornets worn by Bob Lemon, who later played in the major leagues."
Garbarino said, "These items are an important addition to our holdings. Our area has always enthusiastically supported sporting events, and Dr. Ford worked tirelessly to improve the opportunities for our teams. Our museum is indeed fortunate to have these valuable pieces."
She continued, "The museum is deeply indebted to the contributors who made the acquisition of these items possible and especially to the Ford estate for their addition gift of Dr. Ford's legislative chair."
Another item, donated by the Ford estate, is a chair used by Dr. Ford while he served in the state legislature. Dr. Ford spent several years representing Cocke and surrounding counties in Nashville.
These items now are displayed at the local museum, which is open each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00-4:00. Visitors may tour the museum at other times by appointment.
The museum is located upstairs in the Newport-Cocke County Community Center located on the Cosby Highway.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 18 Oct 2006.
Newport dentist responds to state action Dr. Toby Ford's license to practice dentistry suspended
By: DAVID POPIEL
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
10-18-2006
NEWPORT- Dr. Hobart (Toby) Ford's license to practice dentistry has been suspended by the Tennessee Board of Health, but the office will remain open and Ford hopes to resume dentistry early next year. Ford's license was suspended for three primary reasons: 1. Writing too many prescriptions for his patients. 2. Writing some prescriptions that are outside the scope of the dental field such as cough medicines and for erectile dysfunction. 3. Writing prescriptions for his family against regulation. The official consent order states that Ford from about Feb. 4, 2004, through Feb. 13, 2006, wrote prescriptions for controlled substances in the name of immediate family members. During that time period, Ford wrote a total of 439 prescriptions that netted 11,070 doses of hydrocodone, 900 Alprazolam pills, 800 doses of Oxycodone pills, 462 Diazepams and other drugs, according to an agreed order released by health-related prosecutors. Ford, who turned 63, on Oct. 12, has been practicing dentistry in Newport for 33 years. He and his late father, Dr. Hobart Ford Sr., have been serving together for a combined 88 years. During that period, Toby Ford has only had one peer review. His plan is to keep his office open, which he is doing through the assistance of his employees and friend, Dr. Heath Balch. Dr. Ford hopes to resume his practice early next year and to continue serving his patients for many years to come. "In one way, this is the first true vacation I have had in 33 years. I've never taken more that a week off. I needed this," he said. What he regrets is that he was unable to tell some of his patients and friends "no" when they requested certain medications, he said. "None of my employees are involved in this and I am very sorry that they and my family and friends have to suffer for what I alone did. I will be able to return to my practice and I will learn to say 'no'," he said. The following is a Statement from Dr. Ford: "My family and I appreciate the notes from patients, friends and family over the past few days. I regret I wrote some prescriptions that were not directly associated with the dental profession. I wrote these for friends and family members as a favor to them. The number of doses of medication that are acceptable in dentistry corresponds with the amount of patients I saw during that time period. There is nothing illegal about them and no criminal charges have been filed. I have recently returned from Nashville and after several discussions many of the accusations have been dropped. At this time I have been placed on suspension for three months and will apply to return to practice at the dental board hearing that has been set for January. As with any charge such as this, there are mitigating circumstances that I can't discuss and the board has taken under consideration. I have a dentist filling in on a limited time and the hygienist is following her regular schedule. I regret any inconvenience this may cause my patients but hope to have the situation resolved as soon as possible." Managing Editor Jim Hekel contributed to this report.
- [S113] Manes Funeral Home, (http://www.manesfuneralhome.com), 5 Oct 2015.
(October 12, 1943 - October 5, 2015)
U.S. Veteran Dr. Hobart ‘Toby’ Ford, Jr., age 71, of Newport, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015. Toby was born October 12, 1943, attended Newport Grammar School, and graduated from Cocke County High School in the Class of 1961, where he captained the football, basketball, and baseball teams. He also played Babe Ruth Little League Sports and continued with the Connie Mack League where the pro-scouts wanted him to sign to play baseball. However, his father informed the scouts Toby was only 16 years old and they would have to wait until he graduated from college. Following his high school graduation, he entered Mars Hill College for his freshman year and later transferred to Carson-Newman College. Prior to his college graduation, he volunteered in the United States Army in whose service he earned many commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 60, Good Conduct Medal. His expert ability with the M14 also earned him recognition of the highest rank. His time in the service first took him to Germany. He later volunteered for service in Vietnam where he transported ammunition and medical supplies. After completing his tour of duty, Toby returned to college and he graduated from Maryville College in 1968, then entered the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis where he graduated with honors in 1972. Following his graduation he returned to Newport to practice dentistry alongside his father, Dr. Hobart Ford, Sr., and practiced there until the day of his death. Toby was a dedicated and caring dentist, who greatly enjoyed traveling. He was an avid reader and sports enthusiast who loved meeting new people and making friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his quick wit and pride in his family. One of the main things “Pops” delighted in was spending Sunday afternoons with his grandsons Aiden and Collin. Toby and Charles Benson formed the Tennessee Travelers which was a part of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). He loved coaching his sons in Little League sports and was a big supporter of all Cocke County Sports. He loved attending all their athletic events. In addition to his love and support of both school and recreational sports, Toby was also keenly interested in Cocke County’s education system and took pride when his father was memorialized by the naming of the Dr. Hobart Ford, Sr. Adult High School. He was a former member of First Baptist Church of Newport, where he was baptized as a young boy. He was presently attending First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, where he and his wife were married in 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents Hobart Ford, Sr. and Josephine Taylor Ford. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Beauanne Brummett Ford, daughter Kirsten Thomas ((Bill) of South Carolina, sons Isaac Hunter Ford of Newport and Hobart Beau (Amelia) Ford of Jefferson City; grandchildren William and Jonathan Thomas and Aiden and Collin Ford; brother Alfred ‘Butch’ (Mary) Ford of Newport; cousin Hugh P. Taylor of Newport; and several other loving family and friends. The family would like to thank his loyal staff, several of whom have been with him for the major portion of the 43 years of his Newport practice, caring for his many patients, some being the third generation. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gene Wilder and Rev. Mike Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00—3:00 p.m. on Friday at Manes Funeral Home prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be sent to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20842, VFW Post 5266, 2503 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Morristown, TN 37814, or to the American Diabetes Association.
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home
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