Janie Ruth Stone, 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shuler funeral Home is assisting the family.

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George Franklin “Frank” Hensley, 64

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jeanne A. Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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William "John" Arnold, 91

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

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

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

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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