Carrie M. Hartjen, 89

Carrie M. Hartjen, 89 of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Doylene Warren Kilby, 66

Doylene Warren Kilby, age 66, of Hendersonville died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. She was born April 5, 1948 to the late Doyle L. Warren and Annie Mae Haynes Warren.

A lifelong resident of Henderson County; Mrs. Kilby was employed with Tyco for over 30 years. She enjoyed cross stitching, planting, and flowers; she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, she will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Richard Kilby; daughter, YuVonne K. Oglesby; step-son, Ricky Kilby and his wife, Michelle; step-daughter, Debbie Smith and her husband, Jeff; six grandchildren, Jimmy, Brayden, Makenna, Kelly, Jonathan, and Jennifer; brother, Dale Warren and his wife, Janice; mother-in-law, Imogene Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Robert Hefner officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

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Grady R. Cunningham, 88

Grady R. Cunningham, 88, of Fletcher, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.
He was a son of the late Nelson P. and Viola Ward Cunningham and was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Graden B. Cunningham.
He was a resident of Henderson County most of his life and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Grady owned the Gulf Station in Fletcher, later managing a Budget Rent-A-Car. Upon his retirement he worked at Orchard Trace Golf Course and drove cars for a local dealership.
Our dad was passionate about his family, the Fletcher Fire Department, where he was a lifetime member, Boy Scouts, golfing, and telling jokes. He was a member of Fletcher United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Mae Cunningham; daughters, Cindy Drake and husband Burney of Shelby, and Jeanie Long and husband Russ of Fletcher; grandchildren, Kelly Hall and husband Joey, Bryan Drake and wife Shannon, and Carrie Drake; great-grandchildren, Will, Justin and Kyle Hall, and Lily and Morgan Drake; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2 PM, Monday, December 15, 2014 at Fetcher United Methodist Church with Dr. Steven Ray officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to: Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or Meals-on-Wheels, Council on Aging, 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

An online register book and sympathy card is available by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Harry Allen Fozzard, 83

Harry Allen Fozzard, MD, age 83, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at his home in Dana, NC. He was the Otho S.A. Sprague Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago.

He was born April 22, 1931 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Harry Broward Fozzard and Elise Allen Fozzard, and lived there until he went to Washington & Lee University. He then attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis and interned at Yale. He served in the US Navy Medical Corps at Camp Lejeune in 1957-59 and remained in the reserves, retiring in 1969 as Lieutenant Commander. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology training at Washington University and obtained his research training in cardiac electrophysiology 1963-64 at the University of Bern, Switzerland. After several years in St. Louis he joined the faculty of the University of Chicago in 1966, where he was joint Chief of Cardiology 1971-81, Director of the Biomedical Computer Lab 1973-79, Chief of the Graduate Committee on Cell Physiology 1987-90, and Chairman of the Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Sciences 1990-98.

His special clinical interest was cardiac arrhythmias, and he was a pioneer in the establishment of coronary care units, use of beta blockers in management of myocardial infarction, computerized rhythm monitoring, and invasive cardiac electrophysiology. In addition to his clinical work at the University of Chicago, he taught in the Medical School, in the Biological Sciences graduate programs, and in the College. His basic research was on the biophysics of cardiac rhythm, leading to 160 experimental articles, 60 reviews and editorials, and several books. He was Vice President of the American Heart Association 1981-83, Editor-in-Chief of the AHA Journal Circulation Research 1986-91, AHA Distinguished Scientist, and member of multiple National Institutes of Health review panels. An honorary doctorate was awarded to him in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he was a Fulbright Scholar, and he was a member of the US-USSR scientific exchange program in Medicine 1983-1998. In 1991 he was a Visiting Professor at Oxford University. He was elected to the honorific American Society for Clinical Research and the Association of American Physicians, and Fellowship in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Perhaps his greatest legacy in science was his mentorship of some 60 graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, most of whom now teach in universities around the world.

After retirement to Dana, he volunteered with the Free Clinic of Henderson County, Pisgah Legal Services, and the Environmental Conservation Organization. He also served on the NC State Board on Clinical Psychology. He was an enthusiastic mountain climber, a competitive sailboat racer on Lake Michigan, and recently a member of the Apple Valley Model RR Club.

He is survived by Lyn Lane Fozzard, his wife of 61 years; his two sons, Richard Fozzard and his wife, Jan of Boulder, CO, and Peter Fozzard and his wife, Elizabeth of Atlanta, GA; his four grandchildren, Dakotah Lyn and Eli Fozzard of Boulder, CO, and Andrew and Allen Fozzard of Atlanta, GA; and his brother, George Fozzard and his wife, Veronica and his nephew, Harry, all of Manila, Philippines.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lane Fund at the Western North Carolina Community Foundation, 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr., Suite 300, Asheville, NC 28803.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.

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William Edward Ferriss, 87

William Edward Ferriss, 87 passed away at Universal Healthcare on November 24, 2014. Born in Eustis, Florida February 15, 1927; Bill served in the US Navy during WWII. He graduated from Rollins College and began his career as a Quality Assurance, Electrical Engineer at Cape Canaveral, Fl. He worked on project Mercury, the Gemini Program and the Apollo program which landed US Astronauts on the moon, eventually retiring from Bechtel International, to the mountains of North Carolina, after overseeing projects in Taiwan, Italy and Saudi Arabia. A national and international traveler, you could always find his red cap in a crowd.

Bill will be dearly missed by his loving wife Margie; his four daughters, Cathy Ferriss, Pamela Traas (Donald), Bonnie Rich, all of Pinellas County, Florida and Julie Hill (Christopher) of Denver, Co.; step-daughter Cindi Layman and step-son Neil Cagle; his grandchildren, Natasha Hubbard, Rusty Rich, Daniel and Mary Ryczek, Michaela Lowe and Ryan Layman; and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, in the Chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain with Pastor Paul Brown of Canton Central United Methodist Church officiating.

To help further Alzheimer's research, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220.OB

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.

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Joan L. Lanning, 64

Joan L. Lanning, 64, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Elizabeth House after a long illness. A resident of Henderson County for most of her life, she was born in Buncombe County on April 6, 1950, a daughter of the late Charlie T. Lanning and Ruby Huntley Lanning. She was also preceded in death by her only son Jeffrey M. Pace and her brother Charlie T. "Ted" Lanning, Jr.
Joan was a graduate of East Henderson High School, worked as a hair stylist, and later in retail sales. Known as JoJo to some of her friends, she will be remembered for her giving spirit and sense of humor.
Joan is survived by her sister, Cathey Bell and husband John D. Johnson; three nephews; and one niece.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 16 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Rhett Carson of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online register book is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Susan Marie Barber Coppedge, 54

Susan "Susie" Marie Barber Coppedge, 54, died on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at her home on Pleasant Bay in East Harwich, MA., Susan, who had what one friend called "an amazing spirit for life," will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially by her immediate family: her husband, Roy F. "Copey" Coppedge III, their son, Peter Banks Coppedge, and the family dog, "Pandit."

Susan was born on April 14, 1960, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to late Dr. Leonard Banks Barber and Constance Clark Howard. Growing up, "Susie" treasured spending time and creating wonderful memories at Lake Lure, where her family enjoyed their summer residence. She challenged "friendly" competition with her brothers, and was an avid water and snow skier. Although she was always the apple of her father's eye, she has cherished the special relationship with her loving stepmom, Elizabeth "Betty" Barber Girard.

Susan graduated in 1982 from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. She was an active member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority and, in the words of her older brother, Bobby, "loved her Tar Heels." She always enjoyed returning to North Carolina and in recent years, she was fortunate enough to spend time in their beautiful home in the mountains of Hendersonville enjoying family and friends.

Professionally, Susan was a gifted stockbroker. From 1984 to 1987, she worked with Dean Whitter Reynolds, Inc. in Winston Salem, prior to relocating to Boston, where she soon joined Smith Barney/CitiGroup Global Markets, Inc. She then joined Morgan Stanley in 2006. She was currently senior vice president and partner of Morgan Stanley's Boston Team, offering portfolio management, as well as financial planning and trust services.

Losing her father in 1985 to a brain tumor, profoundly shaped Susan's determination to help her fellow man. As she explained in the newsletter of the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, "Sometimes it takes life experiences to make you realize how important it is to help. My father's death made me realize it's important not to take from life, but to try to do something to give back." When a cause or charity reached out to Susan, she was not only generous of her financial commitment to them, but she was a devoted volunteer as well. The Park Street School in Boston, the Inner City Scholarship Fund of Boston, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as well as her Alma Mater, U.N.C. all benefitted from her generosity.

Susan, always vibrant and outgoing, enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining family and friends. She was captivated by the beauty of nature, enjoying all four seasons. She enjoyed traveling and was always up for any new adventure. Whether you were celebrating a birthday, holiday, or a special event, Susan always showered family and friends with spectacular floral arrangements and thoughtful gifts. She had such energy for life that friends affectionately called her "Non-Stop."

In addition to her husband, "Copey", and her beloved son, Peter, her mother, Constance Clark Howard and her husband, Cliff of Elizabethton, TN. and her stepmother Elizabeth "Betty" Barber Girard, Susan is survived by her four step-children: Schuyler Coppedge, and his wife, Irene, Walker Coppedge and his wife, Jill, and Luke Coppedge and his wife, Antonella and Sophie Coppedge Walker and her husband, Brian. Four grandchildren: Grace, Phoebe, Christopher and Luke. Two brothers John Sheldon Barber and his wife, Kathy of North Augusta, SC and Robert Douglass Barber and his wife, Robin of Greenville, SC., as well as six nieces and nephews she adored.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Chatham, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Susan's memory can be made to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston MA, 02130.

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Oscar Wilson Harbin Jr., 74

Oscar Wilson Harbin Jr., 74, of Saluda, NC passed away Saturday, December 06, 2014 at his home.Jackson Funeral Service & Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Carl DuVall Gilmer, III

Carl DuVall Gilmer, III died suddenly on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was the son of the late Carl DuVall Gilmer, Jr. and Catharine Mandeville Carradine Gilmer.

Carl graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor's degree in Piano with Distinction. He earned a Master's Degree in Sacred Music in organ from Union Theological Seminary, NYC, Magna Cum Laude, did post-graduate study at Indiana University, and completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Memphis.

An exceptional organist, singer, conductor, teacher, and mentor, he taught at Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA; Radford University, Radford, VA; and Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA.

Carl was musical director and organist at Trinity Episcopal Church, Hamburg, NY;Galiliee Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, VA;and Organist/Director of Music and Administrative Assistant for First Congregational Church in Hendersonville in 1994. More recently,Carl worked as bookkeeper for 2 Guys Pizza & Ribs and was organist and director of music at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Saluda since 2008.

Carl is survived by his life partner of over 38 years and fiancé, Stephen Spence; one brother, John Dalton Gilmer, of Nashville, TN ;sister-in-law, June Gilmer Hayes of Memphis, TN; and one nephew, John Kevin Gilmer and his wife, Kathy of Memphis, TN.He loved cooking, reading, playing bridge, and spending time with Stephen, beloved pets Kayla and Roxanne, and many dear friends.

A Memorial Eucharist will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda at 2 pm Sunday December 14, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund of The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 72 Charles Street, P.O. Box 275, Saluda, NC, 28773.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com . Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Anne Lane, 91

Anne Lane, 91, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Golden Living Center.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Alton Cecil Maybin, 74

Mr. Alton Cecil Maybin age 74 of Zirconia passed away peacefully December 6, 2014 at The Elizabeth House of Flat Rock North Carolina.

He was born on January 3rd, 1940 in Henderson County. He will be remembered as a man who loved children, his family and the church. He loved his country and served in the United States Army. He was also a member of MT. Valley Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Catherine Black Maybin ; a step-son, Raymond Black and step-daughter, Christina Mosley. They had 2 step grand children, Lara Snyder and James Snyder. In addition Alton had a loving U

Uncle, Grover Maybin, 3 Aunts, Nell, Edna and Ione, a niece, Dr. Beverly Hargus and great niece , Haley Hargus.

Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday at MT. Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Shannon Owens officiating.

Burial will follow at Pearson Cemetery.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations can be made to Fours Seasons Hospice in his honor.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

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Dr. John B. Reinhart, 96

Dr. John B. Reinhart, 96, of Hendersonville died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Carolina Village Medical Center. He was a native of Merrill, Wisconsin, son of the late Dabrey B. Reinhart, MD and the late Ann T. Reinhart. He was a graduate of Duke University class of 1939. After graduation he enrolled in medical school at the University of Chicago for two years. He then transferred to the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston Salem, NC, and entered their first four year program graduating in December 1943. After three years of Pediatric training, he enlisted in the United States Army and not only served our country as a physician, but rose to the rank of Captain prior to his discharge in 1948. He became Chief of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at Oliver General Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He completed three residencies in Pediatrics from John Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

After his military service, Dr. Reinhart joined the faculty at Bowman Gray where he was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics for two years. In 1952, Dr. Reinhart moved to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania where he trained in General and Child Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburg. With his board training in Pittsburg, he became certified in three separate specialties. In 1956, he became the first child psychiatrist at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburg where he remained until 1983. He retired as Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in 1983.

In retirement, he and his wife, Helen, moved to Hendersonville where he worked for another 15 years. He consulted at the Trend Mental Health Center, developing child psychiatric services. For many years, he served on the Ethics Committee at Margaret Pardee Hospital. He was an active member on the board of Four Seasons Hospice for 12 years. In 1990, Dr. Reinhart received the "Simon Wile Award" of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for "Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Liaison Child and Adolescent Psychiatry". In 2002, Dr. Reinhart received the "C. Anderson Aldrich Award" from the American Academy of Pediatrics for "outstanding work in the area of Child Health and Human Development".

Dr. Reinhart is survived by his wife, Helen, of 66 years, along with his six children: Peter Reinhart and his wife Mary Louise, Catherine Perea and her husband Gustavo Perea, Ann Reinhart, John Reinhart and his wife Julia, Fredrick Reinhart and his wife Jeannette Potts, Andrew Reinhart and his wife Laura. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and his only sister, Mirium Fox.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville, NC.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to Four Seasons Hospice Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to a charity of their choice.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com . Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Beatrice Brown Swan, 93

Beatrice Brown Swan, 93, of Hendersonville, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Carolina Village.
She was born December 2, 1920 in Brox, NY and resided most of her life in Long Island, NY. Upon her husband, Grant Brown's retirement in 1979, they moved to Hendersonville.
Beatrice was active for many years in the Council on Aging and helped in its founding. She was an excellent golfer and an avid duplicate bridge player, having won many trophies.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Grant Brown, and second husband, Walter D. Swan.
She is survived by her son, Brain G. Brown and his wife Florence; granddaughter Haley; and great-grandson, Kenneth J. Brown.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Carolina Village Magnolia Room with Pastor Larry Rabon of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church officiating.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Dorothy "Dot" Henderson, 80

Dorothy "Dot" Henderson, 80, of Dana passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Brian Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Polly McMinn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David Henderson; her son, Dana Lee Henderson; brothers, Kenneth and Norman; and sister, Edith Middleton.
Dot was employed by General Electric for many years and was a member of Locust Grove Baptist Church. She loved music and following the Atlanta Braves. Dot always cherished the time she was able to spend with her family. She loved her sons more than life itself.
Dot is survived by her son, Shane Henderson; grandchildren, Johnathan Henderson, Lacy Henderson, Kyle Henderson, Koty Henderson, Kayla Henderson Brown and Josh Daves; brothers, Terry, Jerry, Rick and Mike McMinn; sisters, Noma Lee Taylor, Elena Williams, and Lois Tucker; several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Locust Grove Baptist Church. The Reverend Dan Blackwell will officiate.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

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Ted K. Black, 81

Ted K. Black, 81, of Flat Rock peacefully departed this life Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Universal Health Care after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
He was a native of Petersburg, IN and the son of the late Ralph and Helen Ornbaun Black.
Ted attended West Point Academy and graduated from Butler University in 1956. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960, attained the rank of Major and continued with 13 years Reserve Duty Service. Ted was an executive with Shell Oil Company, the Wall Street Journal and, when he moved to Flat Rock in 1975, he was vice president of circulation for Mother Earth News Magazine.
He was a member of St. John in the Wilderness Church, the Shriners, and Hendersonville Country Club.
Ted is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Carol Hayward Black; son, Dr. B. Keith Black, wife, Susan, of Asheville, and children, Michelle, Kathryn and Sarah; daughter, Belinda A. Ward of Spartanburg, SC, and children, Wesley and Brian; step-children, Kevin Kraft, wife, Susan, of Bettendorf, IA, and children, Kyle and Lauren; Juli Jacobsen of Greenville, SC, and children, Matthew and Mitchell; Amy McBride, husband, Len, of Sherrills Ford, and children, Megan and Erin; Beth Boger of Unionville and children, Lindley, Stephen and Sam; and cousin, Terry Schrieffer of Alexandria, VA.
The family will receive friends at a reception on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1:30 pm at St. John in the Wilderness Parish Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1905 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family

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Harold F. Greene, 90

Harold F. Greene, age 90 of Flat Rock died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Elizabeth House. He was born August 12, 1924 in Minneapolis, NC to the late Simeon E. Greene and Lula Jane Buchanan Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles, Dayton, Horton, and Homer Greene; and his sister, Bonnie. Greene.

Mr. Greene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the owner of several automotive dealerships for many years, he enjoyed horse racing and was a well know horseman.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janet F. Greene; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Warren Anderson; four grandchildren, Jana Luna, Ryan Anderson, Amanda McCarty, Wesley F. Anderson; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville with the Reverend David Marshall officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Harold's memory be made to, the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Asheville, NC 28801.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.

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George Henry Barnwell, 74

George Henry Barnwell, 74, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at Park Ridge Hospital.

He was a native and lifelong apple grower in Henderson County. In his youth he liked sports and coaching young people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Barnwell.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Lyda of Hendersonville; 2 nieces, Tammy Lyda of Asheville and Jenni Frady and her husband, John, of Hendersonville; a nephew, Jeff Lyda, and his wife, Alicia, of Hendersonville;a great niece, Jordan Frady; a great nephew, Andrew Lyda and a special cousin, Pat Redden.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Barnwell Family Cemetery with Rev. Harriett Shands officiating. The family will be at his home.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Allen B. Heatherly, 71

Allen B. Heatherly, 71 of Saluda, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Baxter and Ozellar Heatherly.

He retired from J.P. Stevens Co.

Surviving is his wife Ruby Heatherly; a brother Francis Heatherly and wife Annette of Hendersonville; and a half-sister Geneva Tankersley of East Flat Rock.

Burial will be private.

To offer online condolences, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Joyce H. Pace, 102

Joyce H. Pace, 102, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014

at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation.

A native and lifelong of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Lee and

Della Osteen Hill and wife of the late Herbert J. Pace. She was also preceded in

death by her son, Larry Pace; grandchildren, Dean Pace and Julie C. Pace; sister,

Sola Pack; and brothers, Mack Hill and Mendess Hill.

At the age of 95, she retired from the Henderson County Curb Market where she

sold her homemade goods for many years.

She was the oldest living charter member of Dana Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Vincent Lee Pace and wife June, H. Wayne Pace and wife

Joann; daughter-in-law, Reisa Pace; grandchildren, Elaine Reed, Michele

Matthews, Myron Pace and Justin Pace; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray

and W.R. Hill; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Dana Baptist

Church with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn

Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the

church.

Memorial may be made to Dana Baptist Church, P.O. Box 377, Dana, NC 28724.

A guestbook or sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Aloys Rindler, Jr., 89

Aloys Rindler, Jr., 89, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord on

November 24, 2014.Al was born in Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane, and his

brother, Bill Rindler.

Al was a combat medic in World War II in Patton's Battle of the Bulge. He

received a bronze star. After the war ended, Al received his master's degree. He

became a hospital administrator in Ohio and then became a partner in a large

hospital consulting firm near Chicago.

Al and his wife, Joan, retired to an area south of Cancun, Mexico and lived there

for 15 years. They loved being involved with the Mayan people and Al became

"grandpa" to Mayan children whose parents had died. Al and Joan traveled the

world which was their greatest joy.

For thirty years, Al was a wonderful and loving husband to his wife, Joan; a loving

father to his children, Michael and Leslie Rindler, Patrick and Michelle Rindler,

Tess Spiegel and Melissa Rindler; his stepchildren, Barbara and Barry Mehlman,

David and Laura Thollander, and Sheri Barr; and a very special grandpa to his 14

grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private. Al will be buried in Tennessee with a service

there officiated by his grandson, Pastor Joshua Barr.

The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Colin Thomas who has been a

true and wonderful friend, and to hospice, Mud Creek Baptist pastors and staff,

their care group and New Life Sunday School Class, and many thanks to Al's

special, loving caregiver, Debbie Hoots.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Carpenter's Hands Ministry of

Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28739, or to

the Free Clinic of Hendersonville, 841 Case St., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler

Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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