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.

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Carol William Jones, 75

Carol William Jones, 75, of Hendersonville, went to his heavenly home Friday, June 27, 2013. He was the son of the late Ed and Vergie Jones. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Genell Vance Gilbert Jones.

He owned and operated C.W. Jones Construction Co. for more than 45 years and also worked at the Hendersonville Block Plant. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War in the 101st Airborne Division. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene for more than 65 years and served on the Church of the Nazarene NC District Advisory Board.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rev. Roxanne Alexander Jones, of Hendersonville; sons, Dr. Michael D. Jones of, East Patchouge, NY, Rev. Ronald V. Jones, of Venice, FL, Mr. Chris E. Jones of Sellersburg, IN; daughter, Miss Teresa D. Jones, of Etowah; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by brothers, Mr. Edward Jones, of Hendersonville, Rev. Dr. Roland Jones, of Lebanon, TN, and Rev. Cecil Jones, of Hendersonville; and sisters, Mrs. Roberta Harms, of Hendersonville, and Rev. Sheila Murphy, of Hendersonville.

A service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hendersonville Nazarene Campground on Upward Road. The Rev. Ronald Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene.

Memorials may be made to Hendersonville Nazarene Campground, 33 Nazarene Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731. A guestbook or sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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

He loved his God, his family, his country and he loved you!

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William "John" Arnold, 91

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

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Wilma Jean Dillingham

Wilma Jean Dillingham, 79, formally of Hendersonville, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington after a prolonged illness.

A native of Buncombe County she was born on Aug. 12, 1933 to the late Paschal Jeffrey Austin and Bertha Robinson Austin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claye Shuford Dillingham and her son, Mark Dillingham.

They owned The Window Shop, a custom drapery, upholstery, blinds and awning company on Third Avenue East. She was of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Brown and her husband, Wade of Lexington; her daughter-in-law, Mary Dillingham of Hendersonville; a grandson, Adam Brown and his wife, Christine of Durham; a granddaughter, Emily Phillips and her husband Robert of Charlotte, a grandson, Nick Wise of Hendersonville and a grandson, Brookshire Wise of Raleigh.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013, in Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

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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J Allison Briggs, 89

Allison Briggs, born on Aug. 10, 1923, went to be with his Father in Heaven on June 21, 2013.

Allison was raised in Indianapolis. He skated with Sonja Henie in the Hollywood on Ice show. A veteran of World War II, he served in Germany as a sergeant in the US Army. After graduating from Indiana University, he began a career in the real estate field.

In 1951 he married Eleanor Kernchen and started a family. They lived in Northbrook, Ill., for 40 years before retiring to Hendersonville in 1997. An avid camper and traveler, Allison visited 49 states and western Europe. He enjoyed skiing and was a member of the National Ski Patrol for 29 years. As an active church member, Allison served on the Session, sang in the choir and supported the many outreach activities of the church. He was a member of Etowah United Methodist Church during his time in Hendersonville. As a descendant of James Allison, a founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he loyally attended the Indy 500 race for 70 years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eleanor; a daughter, Kathryn; sons, James (Nancy) and Christopher; and two granddaughters, Cheryl and Laura.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Douglas Glenn Davis, 59

Douglas Glenn Davis, 59, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2013, at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Mr. Davis was the son of Audrey Davis of East Flat Rock and the late Marion Davis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Denise Davis.

Mr. Davis graduated from Hendersonville High School and attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in psychology. He served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. Prior to retiring as a machine operator from Manual Woodworkers, Mr. Davis was a former Henderson County Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of the Assembly of Yahweh.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Delma Ranetta Jackson Davis of East Flat Rock; four sons, DeWayne Davis (Brandy) of Greensboro; Anthony Davis (Shawon) of Rhode Island; James Davis (Tara) of Brevard; and William Davis (MaShayna) of Charlotte; one daughter, Dione Davis, and one God-daughter, Vanessa Craven, both of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Marion Davis (Darlene), Larry Davis (Loretta), and Michael Davis; one sister, Audrey Walser (Johnny); two uncles, James Simmons and wife, Thelma, of NC and Clyde Davis of Hendersonville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Reverend Larry Davis will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday 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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Ronnie Buckner

On Sunday morning, June 23, 2013 the trumpets in Heaven sounded announcing the arrival of God's newest angel, Ronnie Buckner, following a courageous battle with declining health.

A native of Asheville, he was born on March 17, 1947, to Frank H. and Grace Fisher Buckner. Before moving to Hendersonville in 1970 he graduated from North Buncombe High School and attended Blanton's Business College. He worked at DuPont/Sterling/Agfa for 33 years where he was also on the Fire Brigade and a first responder.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, loved to go fishing, watch NASCAR and play golf. He was an avid supporter of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission and local police and fire departments.

He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Plemmons Buckner; and his son, Tim Buckner of Cosby, TN.

A funeral service will be held at 2: p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the funeral home.

Flowers are being accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple St., 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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Douglas Glenn Davis, 59

Douglas Glenn Davis, 59, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

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Hazel Karter Daniel

Hazel Karter Daniel passed from this life gently and with dignity at her home in Etowah on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 3:25 p.m.

Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel, age 87, formerly of Cullman, Ala., will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cullman at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Hazel is survived by a daughter, Saundra Daniel Cuyler (Dick); son, Larry Arthur Daniel (Sonya); sister, Joan Karter Pedota; sister-in-law, Eloise Daniel Meyer (Del); three granddaughters, Lindsey Karter Bosso (Ryan), Lydia Kathryn Lorang (Kenneth), and Lauren Alyssa Prosser (Aaron). She has three great grandchildren: Karter Elijah Lorang, Ava Shaw Bosso, and Natalie Brynn Bosso.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Aline L. Hansens

ASHEVILLE — Aline L. Hansens, 96, of Givens Estates died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, following complications from injuries suffered in a car accident.

Born Jan. 27, 1917, the daughter of Gustav and Fannie Rudolphi, she spent her early years in Nauvoo, Ill. She received a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in fine arts in 1938. She was an accomplished artist who worked as a chartist for General Motors Company in Detroit. In 1944, she married Dr. Elton Hansens and moved to North Brunswick, N.J., where they resided until 1981. Her artistic work and scientific illustrations won significant recognitions. Her pen and ink work was exhibited at the Hunt Botanical Library of Carnegie-Mellon University, where it is now in their permanent collection. Four of her paintings were exhibited at the First International Exhibit of Botanical Art in Johannesburg, South Africa, and two paintings were exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. She illustrated 9 books, numerous scientific journals and publications and was a member of the guild for Natural Science Illustrators.

In 1981, she moved to Western North Carolina, living in Hendersonville and finally at Givens Estates in Asheville, where she and her husband enjoyed travelling throughout the U.S., pursuing interests in photography, teaching and also botanizing with the Western Carolina Botanical Club. They considered community service important and took an active role in local activities.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the Thomas Coke Chapel, Givens Estates.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elton and Aline Hansens Charitable Fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr #300, Asheville, NC 28803.

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

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors & Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.

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Preston L. “Sandy” Jackson, 69

Preston L. "Sandy" Jackson, 69, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home after a period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice McCrain Arledge; sister, Louise J. Hill; and brother, Kenneth L. Jackson.

Sandy served as a homicide detective for the Henderson County Sheriff's Department for 21 years. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah Pruitt Jackson of Hendersonville; his daughters, Kelly Jackson Raines and husband, Rodney, of Hendersonville and Tami Jackson Watkins and husband, Eric, of Atlanta, GA; three granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth Bishop, Taylor Marie Bishop and Lauren Elizabeth Raines; one great-granddaughter, Makayla Elizabeth Bishop; two sisters, Joan Thompson of Hendersonville and Shirley Hyder and husband, Danny, of Etowah; brother, Larry Jackson and wife, Debra, of Flat Rock; a number of nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sassy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Reverends Ray Talley and Dan Holbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

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

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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Julia May Caglione, 91

Julia May Caglione, 91, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Jonathan Jenkins will officiate.

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

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Phyllis Cissne, 89

Phyllis Cissne, 89, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013.

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Richard Gene Jones, 60

Richard Gene Jones, 60, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Clem and Linnie Childress Jones, and the husband of the late Eula Fay Jones. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Ray Jones. He worked with Magnavox for twenty-five years, and General Electric for seventeen years. He was a member of Dana Baptist Church.

Survivors include a sister, Lois Maze of Hendersonville; a brother, Joel Ray Jones and Cheryl of Kings Mountain, NC; two nieces, Donna Short and her husband Ronald of Grover, NC, Lynn Dodd and her husband Andy of Clayton, GA; and a number of other nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Shuler Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dan Blackwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 pm prior to the service in the chapel.

An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneral home.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Betty Jones, 90

Betty Jones, 90, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013.

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Marcia D. Lupton, 80

Marcia D. Lupton, 80, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013.

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Cheryl Clemens, 68

Cheryl Clemens, 68, died suddenly and peacefully on June 12, 2013 at home after a struggle with cancer.

She was born on November 30, 1944 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late, Arthur Zebedee and Lucille Eileen McDonald.

At a young age Cheryl loved horseback riding and always had a strong passion for living life. Cheryl graduated from Groves High School and received her bachelor's degree from Albion College and her master's degree from Oakland University.

In 1984, Cheryl met the love of her life, Howard Clemens. They left their teaching jobs in south Florida to start their lives together in the mountains of North Carolina. They ran and operated a family business together for over 29 years.

Cheryl had a passion for the Lord and an unconditional love for her children. She also had a passion for the people in Mexico where she spent over 10 years doing mission work. Cheryl was a member of Vision Jesus.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Clemens; her three children, Tiffany Clemens, Kristen Clemens, AJ Clemens; her "adopted" daughter, Leila Sydykova and many other close friends. Not only close by but friends of her heart in Mexico.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Vision Jesus with Rev. Mauricio Mercado officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Cheryl's memory to His Servants Ministries, PO BOX 1580, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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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Julia May Caglione, 91

Julia May Caglione, 91, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

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