Lawrence Ray "Larry" Stamey, 31

Lawrence Ray "Larry" Stamey, 31, always having been an angel in the eyes of his loved ones, broke free of human limitations on Feb. 26, 2013, after a brief illness and has finally received his heavenly wings.

He is survived by parents Catherine and Andrew Beall of the home, Ruthie Owen McCall, Larry Swabe, and grandparents Lawrence Owen, Hilda Shelton, Fred and Hattie Swabe and Mary Beall. Surviving siblings are Noah and Tricia Swabe of the home, Grace Beall of the home, Katarina McCall, Daniel Smith, and Matthew Smith.

Surviving aunts and uncles are Marta (Paul) Cogburn, James (Cindy) Murphy, Lawrence "Rob" Owens, Annelle (Debralee) Beall, Ken (Mona) Beall, Bert Beall, and Matt (Ekra) Beall, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, including Natalie of the home, Walker, John Bly, Kacela, Elijah and Jasmine; as well as special friends, Scott Snyder of the home and the Clifford Dalton Family.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Mark and Martha Murphy, beloved Uncle Mark Murphy and brother Raven C. Beall.

His McCall family will have a memorial service later this week. The Beall family will have a private family remembrance at a later time.

Larry was a sweet and loving young man who loved music, cuddling, riding in the car, warm baths, going out to eat and banana pudding. He will be missed, but we are comforted in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and there will come a day when we are all together again.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Easter Seals/United Cerebral Palsy at 305 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville, NC 28804.

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Rev. Roy Rector, 79

Rev. Roy Rector, 79, heard his Saviour's call to come home on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, after declining health from Polio and Alzheimer's.

He was born in Charlotte on March 7, 1933, to the late Richmond Hobart and Bertha Branson Rector. The Rector family moved to Bat cave when Roy was 7 and he met Carolyn Sumner there. Twelve years later she became his bride and they have served the Lord together for 60 years.

Rev. Rector graduated from Lake Lure High School then attended Fruitland Bible Institute from 1951 to 1953. He served as Pastor of Boiling Springs Baptist Church for 37 years and is now Pastor Emeritus. While there he led in growth of 400 souls and five buildings. Pastor Rector had a burden for missions and over those years the church helped support 65 missionaries and mission projects. He will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, humbleness and generosity that touched the lives of countless people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ralph Rector of Hendersonville, one sister Evelyn Carlton of Greensboro and a daughter-in-law Jacque Rector of Fletcher.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn, two sons, Danny and his wife Linda and Jon and his wife Shea all of Hendersonville, one daughter Kathy Trull and husband Mike of Winston Salem, four grandchildren; Kent and his wife Leslie, Julianna, Jonathan and Jordan Rector all of Hendersonville; one sister, Peggy Stroupe of the Laurels, sister-in-law Marinell Rector both of Hendersonville, one brother-in-law, J.K. Sumner of Myrtle Beach and Bat Cave, 4 nephews and 4 nieces and a multitude who were loved like family.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, with visitation from 12:30 to 1:50 prior to the service at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Rd., Hendersonville, with burial to follow at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 1291 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher. Pastors Greg Mathis, Cody Sturgill and Cecil Robinson will officiate.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1177, Fletcher, NC 28732, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 270 Overlook Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 or Carpenters Hands c/o Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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Judith A. Harvey, 76

Judith A. Harvey, 76, of Flat Rock died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at the Elizabeth House.

She was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and traveled extensively for more than 30 years with her husband during his Marine Corps and Air Force career to such interesting places as Korea, Florida, California and Virginia. She especially enjoyed living in Hawaii and Tokyo, Japan. Judith was honored with the Fifth Air Force Spouse of the Year award.

She held many volunteer positions and particularly enjoyed working with Greyhound rescue groups. Her favorite hobbies included painting, sewing and gardening.

Judith is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Charles Harvey; daughter, Deborah Chernesky and her husband, Daniel; sons, Randolph Ditmars, Martin Ditmars and Craig Ditmars; brothers, Kirk Martin and Michael Martin; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a very special Greyhound, Nonni.

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Providence Baptist Church in Hendersonville. The Rev. Michael R. Lee will officiate. Burial will follow at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ella Vee Anderson Beddingfield, 100

Ella Vee Anderson Beddingfield, 100, of Zirconia, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, following a period of declining health.

A multi-generation native of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Augustus Anderson and Hattie Ward Anderson. She worked as manager of the food service at Flat Rock Junior High School until retirement in 1983. Ella was a life-long member of Double Springs Baptist Church. She was active with the Henderson County Genealogical Society for many years and enjoyed helping others researching their family histories. Her hobbies included reading, cooking, sewing, gardening and travel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Oscar Leander Beddingfield, and the following siblings: sister, Gertrude Anderson; brothers, Augustus Ward Anderson, John Allen Anderson, Hugh William Anderson, Clyde Walter Anderson, George Edward Anderson, Joseph Calvin Anderson and Ray Anderson.

She is survived by a daughter, Diana Ruth Beddingfield; a grandson, Adam Lawrence Beddingfield; several nieces, nephews and two sisters in law.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, in the Ward Family Cemetery. The Rev. Lewis Staton will officiate.

An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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John C. Drechsler, 94

John C. Drechsler, 94, of Hendersonville died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 after a brief illness.

He lived in Dunellen, NJ and Northport, Long Island before retiring to Hendersonville in 1982. John retired from Grumman aerospace after many years in the airplane industry. He loved gardening, boating, swimming, fishing and traveling in his motorhome.

John will be remembered for his love of life, his cheerful disposition and for his loving devotion to his wife and family and friends. His cup was always more than half full. His marriage was an inspiration and a story of love.

He was a long time member and volunteer at Trinity Presbyterian Church and the Hendersonville Library.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Nancy; and his three children: daughter, Jan Drechsler of Vermont, son, John and his spouse Candis Drechsler of Iowa, and son, Bruce and his spouse Barbara Drechsler of Texas; his brother, Frank Drechsler of Texas; and five grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Trinity Presbyterian Church and all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St., Hendersonville 28791, or Hendersonville Rescue Mission, PO Box 1512, Hendersonville 28793.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Margaret "Peggy" Pfeiffer Bass, 79

Margaret "Peggy" Pfeiffer Bass, 79 of Flat Rock died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at the Elizabeth House of Hendersonville.

She was born in Boston, Mass., on Aug. 29, 1933, daughter of the late John and Sarah Shields Pfeiffer. She was the wife for 50 years of the late Robert E. Bass, Jr.

She was a graduate of Washington Seminary in Atlanta and Agnes Scott College. Prior to moving to Flat Rock in 1991 she lived in San Antonio, Texas; Mission, Texas; Tampa. Fla.; Philadelphia; Lynn, Miss.; Rantoul, Ill.; Jonesboro, Ark.; Rome, Ga.;  and Bowling Green, Ky.

She was a member of Kenmure Country Club, Hendersonville Country Club, Kenmure Ladies Bible Study and First Methodist Church of Hendersonville.

Surviving are her two sons , Charles Elliot Bass and his wife Kathy of Snellville, Ga., and Dr. Gary Allen Bass and his wife Lisa of Greenville, S.C. Her grandchildren are Katie Bass of Auburn, Ala., and Mason Bass and wife Nikki of Buford, Ga., and Robert Brittain Bass of Greenville, S.C.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville. Rev. Dan Martin and Rev. Annie Fritschner will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Four Seasons Elizabeth House, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Leonard R. Henderson

ARDEN — Leonard R. Hendersonville, 71, of Arden, died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Pardee Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 at Shepherd Memorial Park with Pastor Richard Merck officiating.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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George Darrell Beddingfield

ZIRCONIA — George Darrell Beddingfield, 82, of Hendersonville, died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at his home.

A native of Henderson County he was born on July 20, 1930 to the late Burgan Beddingfield and Myrtle McCall Beddingfield. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Beddingfield; a brother JC Beddingfield and a baby sister.

He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time gardening, hunting, doing carpentry and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline Beddingfield; his two daughters, Wanda Silsbe and her husband, Mike, of Arden, Barbara Beddingfield and her husband, Carroll, of Zirconia. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at Cedar Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Dan Holbert and Reverend Josh Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 10 Raven Rock Lane, Zirconia, NC 28790.

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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Joyce Ann Hill

EAST FLAT ROCK — Joyce Hill, 79, of East Flat Rock, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.

She was a native of Henderson County, growing up in Tuxedo; she moved to Raleigh after marriage and returned back to Henderson County in 1990's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Hill, parents, Ollie and Thelma Caldwell, and "Jeff", her four legged friend.

She enjoyed baking, cross stitching, and joking with family and friends. She was also an avid North Carolina State University fan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of East Flat Rock.

She is survived by her son, Larry Hill and his wife, Dee, of Flat Rock; her daughter, Cindy Hamrick, and her husband, Steve of Butner, and her granddaughter, Victoria, also of Butner. The family wishes to thank the staff of Spring Arbor, along with two special friends there.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Dr. Larry Applebee officiating. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be sent 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 and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Opal Johnson

Opal Johnson, 87, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, after a short illness. She was born on Sept. 22, 1925, in Burnsville to the late Malley and Lula Whitson.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Preston "Pete" Johnson Sr.; her daughter, Gayle Axton, her sisters, Shirley Johnson, Cleo Byrd, her brother, Gene Whitson, and an infant great-grandson, Logan Christopher.

Mrs. Johnson, an excellent student with a determined spirit, received her bachelor of arts in education from Western Carolina Teachers College, later to be named Western Carolina University. She was a beloved and caring fifth grade teacher at East Flat Rock Elementary School for more than 20 years. Students never forgot the vivacious and loving Mrs. Johnson. Opal also worked for General Electric until her retirement in 1987.

Mrs. Johnson was known for her Godly and generous character, delivering homemade foods and goods to many people in the community. Opal was coined the "Bread Lady" because of her famous made from scratch bread, some of her favorites included banana nut, zucchini, lemon poppy seed, sour dough, and the most difficult to resist, chocolate chip. Her culinary delights will be missed by many.

She is survived by her sons, Preston "Pete" Johnson Jr. and his wife Judy, Kirby Johnson and his wife Sherri, Scott Johnson and his fiancé Wendie Hill; her brother, Jack Whitson and his wife Peggy; two step-daughters, Thyletus Wright and her husband Tom, Nova Apple and her husband Paul; ten grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Our Mother,
"Our cheerleader whenever we played, our teacher when we needed instruction, our disciplinarian when we were in error, our spiritual leader when we needed uplifting, our hero forever." The Johnson Family

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Valley Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Danny Pridmore officiating. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church, and other times at the family home on Dana Road.

In lieu of flowers the family requests the memorial contributions be made to Valley Hill Baptist Church, 118 School St. Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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Callie Roberson Barnwell, 91

BAT CAVE — Callie Roberson Barnwell, 91 of Bat Cave, NC went home Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents W. Andrew and Bessie Huntley Roberson, her husband, Vollie Herbert Barnwell and 4 siblings, Catherine Snipes, Lenora Maxey, Ruth Donovan and Forest Roberson.

She was an apple farmer, loved her flower gardens, was a loving mother, grandmother and GG.

She is survived by a son, Richard Barnwell and his wife Sheila of Bat Cave; 3 grandchildren, Vollie Barnwell (Brandy) of Weaverville, Resa Darnell (Drew) of Hendersonville and Charity Blackwell (David) of Greenville, S.C.; 7 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Neal, Norman and Leon; 2 sisters, Meredith and Lavonne and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Bat Cave Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member for 72 years. Pastor David MacEachern and Rev. Ivey Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church and at other times will be at her home.

Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to Bat Cave Baptist Church, P.O. Box 247, Bat Cave, NC 28710.

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

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William "Glenn" Newman, 68

FLAT ROCK – William "Glenn" Newman, 68, of Flat Rock passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Logan "Boo" Newman and Gladys (Arledge) Newman.

Glenn was known as a hardworking man by all who knew him. He worked for over 30 years and retired from Kimberly-Clark "Berkley Mills" in Balfour. His passion though, was the love of farming. He raised cattle for a time, but spent the majority of his life growing apples and many different types of row crop vegetables. He loved "playing in the dirt" as he used to refer to his time in the fields.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Lawrence Newman of Flat Rock; a son, William "Travis" Newman and his wife Shelley, along with their three sons Tyler, Bryson and Owen of Campobello, S.C.; a daughter, Catherine "Denise" Newman of Matthews; two brothers, Allen Newman and wife Anita of Flat Rock, Ernie Newman and wife Jean of Flat Rock; and two sisters, Jane Ray and husband Nathan of Hendersonville, Joanne Corn and husband Ted of Hendersonville.

A private service will be held at a later date. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, Feb. 22, at Bethel Wesleyan Church on Tracy Grove Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethel Wesleyan Church building fund. A guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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F. Eugene Nelon, 75

F. Eugene Nelon, 75, of Black Mountain, formerly of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at Four Seasons Elizabeth House. He was born in Buncombe County, a son of the late Charlie and Minnie Owenby Nelon. His wife, Barbara Irene Drake Nelon preceded him in death in 2004.

He worked for Spinning Wheel Rugs for 46 years, and attended the Church of the Nazarene. He loved hunting and fishing, and caring for his honeybees.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Corrine Burgin, Nannie Brown, and Rachel Burgin; and one brother David Nelon.

Surviving is his wife of the past 7 1/2 years, Lora Summey Nelon; his daughter Melissa Hudgins and her husband Vince; four grandsons; three great grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and one step-granddaughter; his eight brothers and sisters, Juanita Dotson, Lawrence Nelon, Harvey Nelon, Shirley Gentle, Carl Nelon, Kathleen Yarborough, Ray Nelon, and Lester Nelon; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Stanley Adcock will officiate.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

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Maureen Libby Mohrman, 78

Maureen Libby Mohrman, 78, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Elizabeth House.

She was a native of Queens, N.Y., and a resident of Henderson County for four years. Mrs. Mohrman was a daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn Libby. She was also preceded in death by her brother Jerry F. Libby.

Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years, William E. Mohrman; daughter, Donna Metta-Barraco and her husband David of Taylors, S.C.; sons, Raymond Mohrman and his wife Michele of Lahaina, Hawaii, Steven Mohrman and his partner Sage Linden of Asheville; grandchildren, Maxwell William, Bella Eve and Taj Iokepa Mohrman, Cassilyn Fawn and Mikel Raymond Metta-Barraco; brothers, Robert Libby and his wife Laurel of Sound Beach, N.Y. and Thomas Michael Libby of Hempstead, N.Y.

A funeral mass was held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Wisdom, Attn. Rosalie Mullane, Sound Beach Convent Renovation Fund, 385 Ocean Ave., Islip, NY 11751.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family. A guest book or sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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Margaret Dunn Barrer, 91

Margaret Dunn Barrer, 91, of Hendersonville, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. at Fletcher View Inn. She was born Sept. 30, 1921, in St. Paul Minn., to Dr. James N. and Pearle V. Dunn.

Mardy received her bachelor of science degree in biology from Ripon College in Wisconsin and a masters of nursing from Yale University in Connecticut. A longtime resident of the Rockville, Md., area, she was married to Donal Y. Barrer (1922-1989) in 1943.

Surviving are her four children John (Anna) Barrer of McLean, Va., Thomas (Carol) Barrer of Hendersonville, Elizabeth Barrer of Baltimore, Md., and Janet (Gary) Stearns of Tampa, Fla.; her grandson Ivan Barrer of McLean, Va.; brother-in-law Merle T. Inman of Batchtown, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.

Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery later in the spring.

Memorials may be made to Ripon College, Office of Advancement, P.O. Box 248, Ripon, WI 54971, Toll-free gift line 877-231-0455, www.ripon.edu/gift/.

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

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

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Frances Jackie Bell, 65

FLAT ROCK — Frances Jackie Bell, 65, of Flat Rock, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

She was born on Nov. 17, 1947, in Tuxedo to the late Jack and Mary Frances Allen Bell and lived in Henderson County for most of her life.

She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Lene Johnson and Gara Avis Thompson; a son, Joseph Royce Thompson; one brother, Eddie Bell, of Charlotte; six grandchildren, and several nieces.

She was a loving friend to all.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park with Reverend Chris Hefner officiating.

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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Edith W. Reed

FLETCHER — Edith W. Reed, 88, of Fletcher, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Grover and Jenny Dockins Wilkie and the wife of the late Cleofus Reed. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Grover Reed; her sisters, Katherine Ruth, Margaret Youngblood, Violet Wood, Madge Sigman; her brothers, Grady Wilkie, Claude Wilkie, and Clarence Wilkie.

She graduated from Fletcher High School in 1941, and was a long time employee of CTS of Asheville. She was a member of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was active in the Ladies Bible Class.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Reed Robinson and her husband, Perry, of Hendersonville; her son, Earl Reed of Hoopers Creek; her granddaughter, Laura O'Connor of Deep Gap; two grandsons, Timothy Reed of Atlanta, GA, Robert Reed of Winston Salem; two great-granddaughters; a loving daughter-in-law, Diane Reed Becker; her brother, Carroll Wilkie of Rock Hill, SC; her sister, Doris Baldwin of Clear Creek; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Phillip Youngblood officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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Edith Garrett Keenum

Edith Garrett Keenum, 92, of Hendersonville entered into Heaven's Glory on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Elizabeth House following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Bessie Roberts Garrett and the wife of the late Cloyce H. Keenum.

She is survived by her son, Charles H. Keenum, Sr. and his wife, Carola of Hendersonville; her daughter, Linda Keenum Tapp and her husband, John, of Greer, SC; her five grandchildren, Larry S. Hyder, Jr., LaShannon S. Hyder, Landon S. Hyder and his wife Stefanie, all of Greer, SC; Charles H. Keenum, Jr. and wife Cindy of Tega Cay, SC; Candi Keenum Wright and her husband, Dean, of Fairview; her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Hyder; Reece and Maggie Keenum and Allie and Lauren Wright. She is also survived by her sisters, Lela King, of Rock Hill, SC and Susan G. Duncan of Hendersonville; her brother, Roland Garrett of Marble, NC and by numerous nieces and nephews. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 15.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday Feb. 22, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Reverend Robert Garren officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 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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David T. Gilliam

David T. Gilliam, 49, of Watertown, Tenn., formerly of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Anders Gilliam.

He was a 1981 graduate of East Henderson High School and later Western Carolina University. He worked as a production engineering manager, most recently at Permobile in Lebanon, Tenn. He had a great love of the animals on and off his farm, as well as boating and fishing. He was also a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Zirconia.

He is survived by his father Gene Gilliam and his wife, Ann; his brother, Doug Gilliam and his wife, Cathy; his sister, Renee Nolan and her husband, Neal, all of Hendersonville; four nieces and nephews, Megan Hill and her husband, Kurt, Miranda Mayo and her husband, GW, Zach Gilliam, Ariel Nolan; three great-nieces and nephews, Lance Hill, Camden Hill, Mahaylee Mayo; and many other loving family members.

The family wishes to extend our most sincere gratitude to Harry "Buzz" Bean and Frances Cobble and all of David's friends in Tennessee for the wonderful support and care he was given.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Blair Stewart and Reverend Roy Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville, NC 2801.

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

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

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Margaret Ballard Hill, 87

Margaret Ballard Hill, 87, of Flat Rock passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at her home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Louise Tankersley Ballard, her husband, Clyde Hill, her son, Mike Hill and nine siblings.

She had worked at JP Stevens in her early years but predominately was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother. She was very active in her church, Victory Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. God and family was the center of her life.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Hingenitz and her husband Ron of Flat Rock; one grandson, Joe Hingenitz of Flat Rock and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Victory Baptist Church on Orchard Road with Pastor Stanley Adcock officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WGCR AM720, 3232 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, or to Victory Baptist Church, 482 S. Orchard 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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