George Taylor, 88

George Taylor, 88, of Hendersonville died unexpectedly and went to meet his bride, Alice Enloe Taylor, on their wedding anniversary, July 15, 2013.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his special in-laws and several brothers and sisters.

He lived in Henderson County most of his life and was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church. He was a great coon hunter who loved the outdoors and enjoyed farming.

Mr. Taylor is survived by four children, Refty Taylor and wife, Brenda, of Florida; Sylvia Holcombe and husband, Ed, of Candler; Shirley Byrd and husband, Bobby, of Hendersonville; and Nancy Soukup of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Katrina Owens (Greg), Lucretia Coleman (Chris), Donna Barclay-Jenks, Christopher Lyda, Bobby Holcombe, Kimberly Hartsook (David), Joey Soukup (Sara), and Riannon McNeil (Bill); his brother, Paul Taylor; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Justice will officiate. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Shuler Funeral Home.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Freda Mae McCraw, 67

Freda Mae McCraw, 67, of Hendersonville, entered into her heavenly home July 12th at the Elizabeth House surrounded by her loving family.

She was a native of Henderson County and a daughter of the late Roosevelt Justus and Earline Cox.

Mrs. McCraw is survived by her husband, James "Pete" McCraw; seven children, Lynn Bradburn, John Cantrell, Kathy Johnson, Tim Cantrell, James McCraw, Karame Campbell and Tosha Garcia-Rivera; sister, Juanita Laughter; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Dana Baptist Church with the Revs. Dan Blackwell and James Shields officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Alice Gregory Lollis, 77

Alice Gregory Lollis, 77, of Flat Rock, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the Elizabeth House following a brief illness.

A native of Duncan, S.C., she had lived in Henderson County for more than 40 years. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Thompson.

Ms. Lollis is survived by three daughters, Frances Berger (Marty) of Hendersonville, Denise Matthews (Robin) of Lyman, S.C., and Kristy Taylor (Barry) of Hendersonville; a brother, Clyde Gregory of Moore, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Rev. Jesse Moses will officiate. The family will receive guests following the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Cloyd Levi

ETOWAH: — Cloyd Levi, 87, of Etowah died on July 14, 2013.

He was born in Bob's Creek to the late Sylvan and Nora Levi. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Irene Smith and Doris Ann Levi.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Levi; a daughter, Karen Levi (Phillip Steers); two sons, Randy Levi (fiancée, Becky Curtis) and Danny Levi (Becky Levi); three granddaughters, Jenna Gillespie (Chris Gillespie), Nicole Levi (fiancé, Brent Costin) and Kelly Barnett (Brian Barnett); and three great-grandchildren, Avery and Makenzie Morgan and Brayden Gillespie.

He retired from Pardee Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Etowah and a Baptist deacon.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park with Rev. Lewis Staton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the funeral home.

n lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock NC, 28731.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Hazel Gibbs Gonce, 74

Hazel Gibbs Gonce, 74, of Hendersonville, left this earth on the wings of a dove on Saturday, July 13, 2013.

She was a native of Henderson County and a daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Shires Gibbs. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Joan Gibbs Henderson; two brothers, Frank "Bud" Gibbs and John Henry Gibbs.

She attended Union Hill Holiness Baptist Church for many years. Hazel loved her daylilies and would always be found outside among the rainbow of blooms. She also loved her special friends Molly and Cody. In a long line of grandmothers, Silina picked Hazel for her grandmother. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Hazel is survived by her daughter, Lisa Payne and husband Richard of Asheville; son, Douglas Gonce and wife Lori of Hendersonville; sister, Shirley Hollingsworth of East Flat Rock; five grandchildren, Silina Beddingfield of Hendersonville, James, Austin, and Justin Payne all of Asheville, and Kyle Gonce of Hendersonville; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 2  p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Revs. Phillip Capell and Larry Oliver will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Doug Gonce.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements

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Freda McCraw, 67

Freda McCraw, 67, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family

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Bonnie Shaw

Bonnie Shaw, 67 of Hendersonville, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Regency Hospital in Greenville.

A native of Wasssaw, Wisc., she was born on May 16, 1946, to Fabian and Ursula Kordus. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Shaw; her brother, James Kordus and her sister, Anne Margaret Kordus.

She worked at Henderson County Internists for more than 15 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, an avid quilter, and enjoyed spending time reading and painting.

She is survived by her five children, Renee Squirs and her husband, John, of Asheville, Lisa Shaw of Hendersonville, Michael Shaw and his wife, Amanda, of Asheville, Brenda Burleson of Hendersonville, Terry Smith of Hendersonville; nine grandchildren, Victoria, Emily, Cassandra, Kathrina, Robert, Lauren, Grace, Fabian, Wesley; her mother, Ursula Kordus; her three sisters, Gwen Farrell and her husband, Jack, DePere, Wisc., Gail Dunton and her husband, Thomas, Smyrna, Tenn., Gretchen Koziel and her husband, Timothy, of Plattsmouth, Neb.; her three brothers, John Kordus and his wife, Rhonda of Kenosha, WIisc., Robert Kordus and his wife, Sheri, of Dunbar, Wisc., and Jeff Kordus of Eagle River, Wisc.

A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 15, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Namdev Dagam celebrating. A private burial will take place at a later time.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at the funeral home.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Jo Cable, 77

Mary Jo Cable, 77, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center after an extended illness.

A native of Henderson County, she lived here most of her life. She was a daughter of the late John Zenus and Ruby Martin, and was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. She retired from Diversco, where she was an account manager. A member of Victory Baptist Church, she will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

Survivors include four daughters, Carol Woodard, Lynn Cable, Kelly Goranson, Sonja Thompson; special friend, Cookie Boussios; a son, Philip Cable and his wife Michelle; three grandchildren, Debbie Kuykendall and her husband John, Ricky Woodard and his wife Melzina, Petty Officer Abbygail Goranson; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Lorraine Silvey; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Stanley Adcock and Rev. John Kuykendall will officiate.

A guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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James Thomas Parker

EAST FLAT ROCK — James Thomas Parker, 85, of East Flat Rock, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, July 8, 2013 at his home.

He served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS James D. Stienerker and was of the Baptist Faith. James worked for Asplundh Tree Service and General Electric before moving to Detroit, MI, in 1965 to work for Ford Motor Company. After moving his family back to Henderson County in 1970 he worked as a carpenter until his retirement.

He loved the Lord with all his might and all his heart and all his soul.

He lived for the weekends, when he could go deer hunting. He also was very proud of his participation on the first Honor Air Flight here in Henderson County.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn Parker and is survived by his five loving daughters, Cindy Hudson, of Zirconia, Lynnelle Hardin of Hendersonville, Nancy Flynn, Linda Yost, Hannah Parker all of Flat Rock; a brother, Lee Parker of East Flat Rock; two sisters; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was the best father, grandfather and great-grandfather that his family could have ever asked for. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Maranatha Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Staton and Dr. R. Larry Appleby officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013, at the funeral home.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Dr. Bill Threlkeld, 84

On Saturday, July 6, 2013, Dr. Bill Threlkeld, 84, stepped out into eternity to be with God.

Bill was husband to his wife of many years, Anne Barnette Threlkeld; daddy to his three daughters and their husbands: Debra Threlkeld, Patty & Al Dorn, and Joy & Joe Strassel; and spiritual father and brother to hundreds of Christians throughout the world.

Pages from his life were filled with stories of the Sahara Desert to trips down dusty roads in Africa, from flying jets in the Air Force to fly-fishing in Colorado, from serving others to serving the God he loved. His legacy will continue to live on in the people he touched and changed. On the last page of his life, it simply reads, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

The family and invited guests will lay this honorable man to rest with full military honors at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2013.

The next day, his life will be celebrated at the First Alliance Church of Hendersonville at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013.

For any who want to share their thoughts or condolences concerning Bill, please go online at: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/Threlkeld.

For any who wish to honor Bill, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, you make a gift to one of Bill's favorite Christian ministries, The Navigators, online at: http://www.navigators.org/us/support or via the mail at The Navigators - Donor Services, PO Box 6000, Colorado Spring, CO 80934-6000.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Martha Lois Condi

Martha Lois Condi, 93, of Laurel Park and Lake Pointe Landing, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at The Elizabeth House.

A native of Potomac, IL, she was born on Dec. 23, 1919, to the late A. Carl Stahl and Leota Stahl. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Condi; and her brother, Robert Stahl and his wife, Marguerite.

She was a graduate of the University of Illinois and in 1953 along side her husband, opened Condi Drill Company in Chicago. In 1972, they moved the company to Hendersonville. An instrumental part of business, she was the Chief Financial Officer before CFO was a popular term. After retiring in 1979, she enjoyed playing golf and bridge, working in her flower garden and ballroom dancing with Albert to the music of the big band era. She also enjoyed the company of countless wonderful friends who shared the same interests. She was an active member of the Laurel Park Planning Board, Council on Aging Meals on Wheels, Forrest Women's Club and the Hendersonville Corale.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Beth Austin, of Hendersonville, Linda Sheard and husband Bart, of Sturgeon Bay, WI; four grandchildren, Micah Sheard and wife, Megan, of Madison, WI, Heather Williams and husband, Daniel, of Madison, WI, Drew Austin and wife Toni, of Raleigh, Patrick Austin, of Snow Mass, CO; three great-grandchildren, Zachary Williams and Paige Williams, both of Madison, WI, Sophia Austin of Raleigh; a brother-in-law, Paul H. Condi and wife Alice, of Evansville, IN and a sister-in-law, Joyce Mizner, of Meadville, PA.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to The Elizabeth House medical staff especially, Dr. Hicks, Dr. Hovendon, Brenda, Laura, her primary care physician Dr. Slawek and her personal care giver, Wilma Hill "Our Angel on Earth".

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2013, in the living room of Lake Pointe Landing with Rev. Tony Hall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to Four Season's Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 or The American Red Cross, 203 2nd Ave, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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George Franklin “Frank” Hensley, 64

George Franklin "Frank" Hensley, 64, of Zirconia, died Monday, July 1, 2013, after a sudden illness.

He was a native of Dana and a lifelong resident of Henderson Co., a son of the late William and Gladys Spears Hensley. He was also preceded in death by brothers Joe, Paul, Ricky, Roy, Kenneth, and Bill Hensley; a sister Lena Sentell; and a son-in-law Lance Bishop.

He was a member of the East Henderson High School class of 1968 and was employed by City Tire Service for more than 35 years, and M&M Freezer Locker. A US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the VFW, 40&8, Woodmen of the World, and was a trustee for Lodge 1391. He loved estate and yard sales. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years Sherry Nix Hensley; two daughters Melody Bishop Edwards and husband Stacey and Nicole Galladay and husband Steve all of Hendersonville; three grandchildren Michaela Bishop, Blake Bishop and Waylon Lively; sisters Georgia Gilbert and husband Grady of Edneyville, Polly Hudgins and husband Junior of Dana and Christine Orr and husband Carl of Dana; brother James Hensley and wife Carol of Florida; sister-in-law Theresa Leonhardt of Black Mountain; several nieces and nephews; and mother and father-in-law John and Grace Nix of East Flat Rock.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mud Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Jared Mathis will officiate with music by his niece Angela McGraw. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors rendered by the Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday at Mud Creek Baptist Church and at other times will be at the home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Rexford S. Souder, 98

Rexford S. Souder, 98, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

He was born and grew up in New Jersey, moving to Hendersonville in 1999.

After graduating from Glassboro Teachers College, he got his Masters and Doctorate Degrees at Teachers College, Columbia University, then spent his career in Education, retiring in 1972.

He was preceded in death by his wife Harriet P. Souder in 2010.

Surviving are two daughters, Mary Neighbors and husband Gene of Moneta, Va., and Barbara Vant Leven and husband Hugh of Simpsonville, S.C.; two sons, Stephen Souder and wife Peggy Eng of St. Louis, Mo., and Donald Souder and wife Jennifer of Elgin, Ill.; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

At his request, no services are planned.

To sign an online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Janie Ruth Stone, 50

RUTHERFORDTON — Janie Ruth Stone, 50, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, June 28, 2013.

A native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Herbert Glaspy and Dorothy Jane Glaspy.

She had an avid love of animals and enjoyed barrel racing in rodeos.

Janie was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Tupou and her husband Manailoa of Brevard and Krystal Jones and her fiancé Shavor Watson; eight grandchildren; five sisters, Penny Russell, Susie Porter, Cookie Ormand, Diane Simpson, and Brenda Coates; two brothers, Robbie Glaspy and Petey Griffin; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013, at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler funeral Home is assisting the family.

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George Franklin “Frank” Hensley, 64

George Franklin "Frank" Hensley, 64, of Zirconia, died Monday, July 1, 2013 after a sudden illness.

He was a native of Dana and a lifelong resident of Henderson Co., a son of the late William and Gladys Spears Hensley. He was also preceded in death by brothers Joe, Paul, Ricky, Roy, Kenneth, and Bill Hensley; a sister Lena Sentell; and a son-in-law Lance Bishop.

He was a member of the East Henderson High School class of 1968 and was employed by City Tire Service for over 35 years, and M&M Freezer Locker. A US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the VFW, 40&8, Woodmen of the World, and was a trustee for Lodge 1391. He loved estate and yard sales. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years Sherry Nix Hensley; two daughters Melody Bishop Edwards and husband Stacey and Nicole Galladay and husband Steve all of Hendersonville; three grandchildren Michaela Bishop, Blake Bishop and Waylon Lively; sisters Georgia Gilbert and husband Grady of Edneyville, Polly Hudgins and husband Junior of Dana and Christine Orr and husband Carl of Dana; brother James Hensley and wife Carol of Florida; several nieces and nephews; and mother and father-in-law John and Grace Nix of East Flat Rock.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mud Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Jared Mathis will officiate with music by his niece Angela McGraw. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors rendered by the Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home and at other times will be at the home.

Memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To sign the online guestbook, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jeanne A. Smith

 Jeanne A. Smith, 76, of Hendersonville, died on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Pardee Hospital.

A native of Henderson County she was born on Sept. 10, 1936 to the late Gladys Bradley. She graduated Waynesville High School and attended Wake Forest University. She worked as a medical technologist at Pardee Hospital for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Smith of Hendersonville; her two sons, David Smith of Salem, SC, Mark Smith of North Augusta, SC; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Mountain Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Edneyville. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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William "John" Arnold, 91

William "John" Arnold, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013.

He was a native of Henlow, England, a prior resident of Chicago, Ill., and a resident of Henderson County for 26 years. Mr. Arnold was a son of the late Percy and Bertha Oldacre Arnold.

He was employed by The Wrigley Co. in the UK and later as Assistant Vice-President International Personnel in Chicago before retiring in 1986.

He is survived by his loving wife Monica Arnold to whom he was married for 71 years; daughters, Vivienne Collis and her husband David, and Stephanie Smyth; five grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren all of England.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jeanne A. Smith

Jeanne A. Smith, 76, of Hendersonville, died on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Pardee Hospital.

A native of Henderson County she was born on Sept. 10, 1936, to the late Gladys Bradley. She graduated Waynesville High School and attended Wake Forest University. She worked as a medical technologist at Pardee Hospital for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Smith of Hendersonville; her two sons, David Smith of Salem, SC, Mark Smith of North Augusta, SC; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Mountain Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Edneyville.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Grady R. Land, 96

Grady R. Land, 96, of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native of Georgia and a resident of Henderson County for 18 years. Mr. Land served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient.

He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Brooks Turbyfill Land; two stepsons, Scott Turbyfill of Asheville, and Tracy Turbyfill of Candler; two step-grandsons, Toni and Tristan Turbyfill.

A private burial will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Alma Williams Ezell, 59

Alma Williams Ezell, 59, of East Flat Rock, NC died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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