Dorothy Vassos

SILVER SPRING, MD: Dorothy Maxwell Vassos, of Silver Spring, MD, died unexpectedly at Renaissance Gardens, on Friday, May 4, 2012. "Dottie" as she was known to her family and friends, was born on October 22, 1922 in Hendersonville to the late George W. and Molly S. Maxwell. She is the widow of Louis S. "Steve" Vassos, and Daniel Guerino, a first husband who died during World War II. One of nine siblings, Dottie is also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Lloyd Maxwell, and three sisters, Evelyn Luttrell, Pauline Clingenpeel, and Gussie Reichle.

Dottie is survived by: two brothers and a sister, Murgle Maxwell, J.Z Maxwell, and Louise Willard; her three children, Denise Moutafis (Timothy), Kim Vassos, and Steven Vassos(Chrissy); three grandchildren, Suzanne Vassos, Alexander Moutafis and Nikolas Moutafis; and much-loved nieces and nephews.

Dottie attended high school in Hendersonville before moving to Washington, D.C. during the war years. In 1947, she married Louis Vassos and eventually settled in Hyattsville, MD, where she made many close relationships with her neighbors and community. After years as a telephone operator, Dottie retired from the C & P Telephone Company, to spend more time gardening and enjoying her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at Shepherd Memorial Park's Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Tim Worthington officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Attn. Fiona Divecha, Student Scholarship Fund

A register book is available online 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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William Mack Glaspy, 90

William Mack Glaspy, 90, of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.  A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was born on March 19, 1922 to the late William Glaspy and Harriet Drake Glaspy. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Floyd, Bob, and Walter; his two sisters, Florence and Maude; and his long time companion and friend, Clarice Randall.

He served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post #5206. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his daughter, Terri Warwick of Washington State; his sister, Myrtle Livingston of Fletcher; three grandchildren and a special friend, Hazel Randall.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 30, 2012 with Reverend Robbie Glaspy officiating.  Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.

A register book is available online 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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Charles Woodrow Nelson Sr., 72

Charles Woodrow Nelson Sr., 72, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Park Ridge Hospital after a short illness.

He was the son of the late Carl Woodrow Nelson and Hazel Ann White Nelson and was also preceded in death by a sister, Ann Nix and a grandson, Bobby Elmore.

He had lived in Henderson County for most of his life. He graduated from Edneyville High School where he loved playing football, basketball and baseball. After graduating he enjoyed drag racing then pursued the trucking industry as his lifelong career. He retired in 2009.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Dixie Gilbert Nelson; a son, Charles Woodrow Nelson Jr. and his wife DeOnna Prince Nelson of Hendersonville; two daughters, Tammy Nelson Elmore of Hendersonville and Angela Nelson-Cain of Hendersonville; a brother, Robert Floyd of Hendersonville; a sister, Gail Beddingfield of Hendersonville; six grandchildren, Morgan, Abby, Beverly, Dylan, Alex and Noah; two great grandchildren, Isaiah and Isabella and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with the Rev. Ronald Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home.

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

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Edward Russell “Russ” Cullen, 82

Edward "Russ" Cullen was born in Princeton, Kentucky on April 24, 1930. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He spent his career as a City of Miami, Fla., firefighter. He retired from the fire department in 1980 and made Hendersonville his home.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Peggy Cullen.

He is survived by his wife, Carole; his children Sandy Cullen (Glenn), Rusty Cullen, Paul Cullen, Carolyn Cullen (Jay), and his grandson, Michael Cullen (Franzetta) and many, many friends.

A memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Edward Russell "Russ" Cullen, 82

FLAT ROCK — Edward Russell "Russ" Cullen, 82, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Janice Catherine (Meis) Corn

Flat Rock — Janice Catherine (Meis) Corn, October 11, 1939 – June 22, 2012.

Mom went to be with her Savior on June 22, 2012 at 4:04pm after a long, hard struggle to stay with us.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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John David Youngblood, 54

John David Youngblood, 54, of Fletcher, NC died June 19, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Youngblood was born May 22, 1958 in Henderson County, to Kenneth and Joyce Johnson Youngblood. He was a 1976 graduate of Hendersonville High School and then graduated from Northwestern University of Evanston, IL with a BA in History and Literature of Religion.

Immediately following graduation he was engaged by Northwest University as an instructor of Medical Latin for pre-med students, and pursued his post graduate studies. He then moved to Orange Park, Fl and joined St. John's Academy where he taught Latin and Greek. Later he was affiliated with the Catholic Voluntary Missionary Movement-USA for two years where he taught Latin in Guatemala City, Guatemala Central America, at both St Mary's Seminary and St. Mary's College. Upon return to Hendersonville he volunteered as a Spanish interpreter for the Henderson County Court System.

Mr. Youngblood enjoyed traveling and especially the wine regions of France and Italy. He savored a delicious meal and interesting conversation with family and friends. He was compassionate and empathetic not only to his fellow man but also to animals and pets.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Kaye Youngblood of Fletcher, NC, a nephew, Jake Youngblood, an Aunt Ann Allen of Hendersonville, NC, an Uncle David Johnson and his wife Becky of Encinitas, CA. Other survivors include six cousins: Beth Youngblood of Croton Falls, NY, Josie Youngblood Sidhu of Oceanside, CA, Katie Youngblood Henderson of Hendersonville, NC Mary Youngblood of Miami, FL, Peter Youngblood, Chicago, IL, and Sherry Johnson Hougard and Rick Johnson of Encinitas, CA.

He was predeceased by maternal grandparents David and Loraine Johnson and paternal grandparents Pete and Kate Youngblood, and his uncle Joe Youngblood.

A Service for the family will be held on Saturday June 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Fletcher United Methodist Church with Joy Moss officiating.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2012 from the Chapel of Our Lady of Angels at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, conducted by Father Andrew Novak.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Hendersonville High School Scholarship Fund, 1 Bearcat Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28791.

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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Thomas E. Hanson, 77

Thomas E. Hanson of Hendersonville died June 11, 2012, after a nearly year long battle with lung cancer.

He was born June 16, 1934, in Alpena, Mich., the son of Edward Hanson and Coral Bigelow Hanson.

He lived in Michigan until July of 1989 when, after 33 years with the Michigan Department of Social Services as a County Director, he and his wife Sharon retired to Hendersonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Karen MacDonald, sisters Betty Guy and Coral Jean Greene, and niece Jean Ann Bates.

In addition to his wife of 41 years, he is survived by daughter Cheryl (Roland) Jobin, and two sons Richard (Debra) Hanson and Dennis (Beth) Hanson, twelve grandchildren: Camillo, Aaron, Crystal, Rachel, Sean, Brandon, Jason, Ashley, Andrea, Sara, Stacy, and Erin, twelve great-grandchildren: Cody, Makayla, Mariah, Elliot, Darrien, Alanna, Walker, Gauge, Abriana, Aradia, Andrew, and Kylie Mae, great-great-grandson Holden, all of Michigan, four nieces: Susan, Cathie, Judy, and Audrey, nephew Bill, and beloved dog Misty.

A memorial service will be held in Jackson, Mich., at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make any memorial contributions to an animal welfare organization of your choice.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Leonard Adean "Len" Boyles Sr. , 87

Leonard Adean "Len" Boyles Sr. , 87, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nomi and Mary Boyles, his wife of 36 years, Irene Garren Boyles, two brothers, Marion and Jack Boyles and a sister, Hilda Wolfe.

He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII, was the first Henderson County Zoning Administrator  and retired from the Veteran's Service Administration after 36 years of service.

He is survived by a son, Leonard Adean Boyles Jr. of Hendersonville; a daughter, Kathy Honeycutt and her husband Rick of Greenville, SC; two grandkids, Brittany Honeycutt of Greenville, SC and Matthew Honeycutt and wife Bridget of Greer, SC; two great grandkids, Kayleigh and Mattix and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 3 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at Moore's Grove United Methodist Church with Richard Rhodes and Rev. Deb Patterson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard.

Donations may be made in Leonard's honor to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Wayne Setzer Barlow, 80

FLAT ROCK — Wayne Setzer Barlow, 80, of Flat Rock died on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Elizabeth House after a short illness. A native of Lenoir, he was born on Feb. 14, 1932, to the late Robert Marion Barlow and Julia Elvira Setzer Barlow.

He served his country in the United States Navy. After being honorably discharged in 1955 he went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Pulp and Paper Technology from North Carolina State University. The education he received there led him a to 42 year career in the pulp and paper industry. He retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation in 2000. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.

He is survived by his loving wife, Harriet Anna Elizabeth Ringquist Barlow; his three daughters: Lee Ann Barlow of Fleming Island, Fla., Kim Evon Evans of Jacksonville, Fla., Lunda Elizabeth Albo and her husband Barry of Newberg, Ore.; one son, Glen Paul Barlow of Florence, S.C.; eight grandchildren: Jason Barlow, Arielle Harney, Timothy Barlow, Julia Barlow, Joshua Evans, Alexa Evans, Lacey Albo and Carson Albo; as well as four great-grandchildren: Jason Wayne Barlow, Thomas Paul Barlow, Olivia Phoenix Williams and Benjamin Tyler Harney. He is also survived by three sisters: Marion Ruth Oughton, Margaret Blanck, and Judith Jones and two brothers: Kenneth and Daniel Barlowe.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville with the Rev. Ron Barker officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2012, 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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Delephenia Pryor

BAT CAVE — Delephenia Pryor, 83, of Bat Cave, died on Monday, June 11, 2012 after a long illness. A native of Henderson County she was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Erwin Black; her husband, Woodrow Pryor, Sr., and a son, Jerry Wayne Pryor.

She was a faithful member and pianist at Middle Fork Baptist Church for 55 years.

She is survived by her five sons, Woodrow Pryor, Jr. and his wife, Beth, of Landrum, S.C., Al Pryor and his wife, Martha, of Hendersonville, Harold Pryor and his wife, Anice, of Bat Cave, Keith Pryor and his wife, Tammy, of Hendersonville, Kevin Pryor and, Kim of Hendersonville; her three daughters, Barbara Fleshman, and her husband, Jim, of Bat Cave, Mary Geouge and her husband, Van, of East Flat Rock, Sandra Pryor of Greenville, SC; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

She loved her family more than anything. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Middle Fork Baptist Church with Reverend Ralph Fry officiating. Burial will follow at Bearwallow Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Thos. Shepherd & Son.

In lieu of food and flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association
P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, Middle Fork Baptist Church, 1180 Middle Fork Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. 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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Susan Case Camp, 66,

Susan Case Camp, 66, of Fletcher passed away, Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

Any services will be private.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Daniel D. Elasky, 82

FLAT ROCK — Daniel D. Elasky, 82, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Elasky of Hendersonville; three sons, Daniel Elasky Jr of Fredericksburg, Va., Philip Elasky of Charlottesville, Va., and Neal Elasky of Camarillo, Calif.; two sisters, Maryann Miller of Fontana, Calif., and Julie Chevraux of Sun City, Calif., and two grandchildren, Ethan Elasky and Camille Elasky both of Camarillo, Calif..

No local services are planned.

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

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Robert Boyd Jones, 94

Robert Boyd Jones, 94, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, May 3, 2012 at his residence.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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