Lucile C. Stone, 97

Lucile C. Stone, 97, died on March 23, 2015 at Spring Arbor in Hendersonville. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements

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Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Brown, 86

Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Brown, 86, of Mills River, NC went to be
with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.

"Betty" was preceded in death by her husband, George Wayne
Brown, her parents, Melvin and Sybil Eade Anderson, a grandson, Paul
Russell Seymour and nine siblings.

She was a graduate of Mills River High School and attended
Brevard College. She was a Real Estate Broker and owned and operated
her own company for several years. She was very involved in her
community and loved gospel music and dancing, was a member of the Mills
River Presbyterian Church and touched many lives during her 86 years.

Surviving is a brother, Reverend James Eade Anderson of
Montreat; her daughters, Brenda Scott and husband Curley of Saluda and
Dale Jones and husband Gary of Hendersonville; three loving
granddaughters, Kelly Friesen and husband Josh, Amber Baldwin and
husband Jared and Wendy Bartlebaugh and husband Branden; two precious
great granddaughters, Madeleine and Cassie and several nieces and
nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 27,
2015 at the Mills River Presbyterian Church with Pastor Robert Garrison
and Pastor Randall Boggs officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mills River Presbyterian Church or to the Elizabeth House.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Ruth M. Enloe, 83,

Ruth M. Enloe, 83, of Hendersonville, NC passed away suddenly on
Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Mission Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jimmy D'Arcy Enloe, daughter
of the late Frank and Ruth McDole and sister of the late Anna Hall and
Marion McDole.

Her father Frank was a Naval Commander during WWII where he and his
family survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

She was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she
enjoyed singing and soloing in the choir. She was a top producing Avon
Consultant for over 25 years in the Hendersonville area and was an avid
collector of stuffed animals including her favorite, Giocomo who was her
constant companion for 35 years.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Rubio of Lake
Arrowhead, CA and Pat Boone of Flat Rock, NC; a sister-in-law, Linda
Wilkes of East Sound, WA; three grandchildren, Tabitha Short, Jim Perry
and Chad Rubio; five great grandchildren, Donald Short IV, Jeremiah
Short, Raye Perry, Towner Perry and Madagan Perry; a nephew, David
Lucas; two nieces, Marianne Ashelman and Lorraine Hager and 2 great
nephews, Noel Lucas and Shepherd Dobson.

A memorial service was held at Trinity Presbyterian on Sunday,
March 22, 2015.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at
www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 262, Skyforest, CA 92385.

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Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93

Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93, died on Thursday, March 7, 2015 at The Laurels. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ruben VanSantford and Ida Jane Hopper, her loving husband Jim, her stepmother Viola Mulrane, and two sisters: Adele Woolsey and Joan Delmerico.

Adrienne grew up in Dumont and Teaneck, New Jersey where she went to high school. She married James Rohn in 1940, and after the war, they partnered in a landscaping business. They moved their business to Washington Township, NJ where they raised their three children. Adrienne and Jim moved to Hauppauge, NY where she worked for the Hills Supermarket chain. In 1983 they semi-retired to Fletcher, NC where they owned and operated the Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park until Jim passed away in 2001. Adrienne also worked for the Victoria DeShea clothing stores in Fletcher and Hendersonville. Always the consummate hostess, Adrienne loved to entertain her friends and family. She will be fondly remembered for her parties and dinners, where for her, entertaining was an art form. She will be remembered for always being cheerful and pleasant. Her glass was more than half full at all times, and she was grateful for her many blessings and her long and happy life.

She is survived by her three children: son Eric Rohn of Fletcher, daughters: Suzanne Muller and her husband Bill of Littleton, CO, and Dianne Gardner and her husband Alan of Oxford, FL. She was delighted to have four grandchildren: Janinne Gardner of Washington DC, David Gardner of San Francisco, CA, Anthony Muller of Littleton, CO, and Anna Muller Hammond and her husband Fletcher of Littleton CO. She also leaves five great children: Elizabeth Muller, Blake Johnson, Carter, Charlotte, and Penelope Hammond.

In lieu of flowers, they family would appreciate any donations to Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue at 5526 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com . Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92

Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Kathy Hamilton, 59,

Kathy Hamilton, 59, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. To email Jackson Funeral Service please send tojj@jacksonfuneralservice.com

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Elaine Zimmerman Montgomery, 90

Elaine Zimmerman Montgomery, 90, of Hendersonville died March 22, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Elaine was born in Chicago, IL on December 4, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude Blake Zimmerman and John A. Zimmerman, her beloved husband of 64 years Robert Stuart Montgomery, her sister Audrey Z. Connery, and infant daughter Audrey Kathleen.

Elaine is survived by her six children, two daughters Sherry M. Larson and husband Erick of Durham, NC and Allison M. Welty and husband Richard of Averill Park, N.Y. and four sons Blake R. Montgomery of Hendersonville, NC, Gregg S. Montgomery of Averill Park, NY, Jonathan S. Montgomery of Brogue, PA,, and Douglas H. Montgomery of Niskayuna, NY, and two granddaughters Julia M. Larson of Durham, NC and Madeleine C. Welty of Averill Park, NY.

Elaine graduated from Northwestern University and worked as a chemist for Revere Copper & Brass and American Cyanamide until she retired to care for her family and their many activities.

Elaine loved the outdoors. She was a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, the ADK 46ers #1555, AMC, and the Green Mountain Club and enjoyed wilderness canoeing, primitive camping and cross-country skiing. She was NY State master gardener. Locally she was a member of the Land of Sky Gardeners, AAUW, and Western Carolina Botanical Club. She lived a life of great adventure and will be sorely missed.

Her family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Four Seasons and Elizabeth House for their outstanding care and compassion.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93

Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93, died on Thursday, March 7, 2015 at The Laurels. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ruben VanSantford and Ida Jane Hopper, her loving husband Jim, her stepmother Viola Mulrane, and two sisters: Adele Woolsey and Joan Delmerico.

Adrienne grew up in Dumont and Teaneck, New Jersey where she went to high school. She married James Rohn in 1940, and after the war, they partnered in a landscaping business. They moved their business to Washington Township, NJ where they raised their three children. Adrienne and Jim moved to Hauppauge, NY where she worked for the Hills Supermarket chain. In 1983 they semi-retired to Fletcher, NC where they owned and operated the Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park until Jim passed away in 2001. Adrienne also worked for the Victoria DeShea clothing stores in Fletcher and Hendersonville. Always the consummate hostess, Adrienne loved to entertain her friends and family. She will be fondly remembered for her parties and dinners, where for her, entertaining was an art form. She will be remembered for always being cheerful and pleasant. Her glass was more than half full at all times, and she was grateful for her many blessings and her long and happy life.

She is survived by her three children: son Eric Rohn of Fletcher, daughters: Suzanne Muller and her husband Bill of Littleton, CO, and Dianne Gardner and her husband Alan of Oxford, FL. She was delighted to have four grandchildren: Janinne Gardner of Washington DC, David Gardner of San Francisco, CA, Anthony Muller of Littleton, CO, and Anna Muller Hammond and her husband Fletcher of Littleton CO. She also leaves five great children: Elizabeth Muller, Blake Johnson, Carter, Charlotte, and Penelope Hammond.

In lieu of flowers, they family would appreciate any donations to Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue at 5526 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com . Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Daniel J. Theron, 95

Daniel J. Theron, 95, died on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Mark Cecil Huntley, 61

Mark Cecil Huntley, 61, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92

Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Kathy Hamilton, 59

Kathy Hamilton, 59, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. To email Jackson
Funeral Service please send tojj@jacksonfuneralservice.com

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Stella Mary Steinman, 89

Stella Mary Steinman, 89, of Hendersonville, NC passed away, Monday, March 16, 2015 at Pardee Hospital.
She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, was a resident of Northfield, Ohio for many years and had lived in Hendersonville for the past 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carl C. Steinman.
She volunteered at the Carolina Village Library, enjoyed dancing, going to plays, shopping and spending time with her Carolina Village Friends.
Stella will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Surbeck and her husband Doug of Akron, Ohio; her son, John Steinman and his wife Karen of Leighhigh Acres, Florida; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Laura, Linda, Jason, Kimberly and Eric; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Catherine Ostoin of Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Akron, Ohio on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM at the Community of Christ Church, 834 Grant Street, 44311.
In lieu of flowers, it is Stella's wish that donations be made to the Carolina Village Endowment Fund, 600 Carolina Village Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Ruth Cagle Hill Hall, 91

Ruth Cagle Hill Hall, 91, of Hendersonville, died March 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Henderson County to the late Walter Cagle and Mattie Garren Cagle. Ruth was also preceded in death by her first husband Bill Hill and grandson Chris Campbell.

Ruth and Ralph loved to dance and were "fixtures" of Music on Main.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Lynne Sprinkle and her husband Dariel of Hendersonville and Dianne Taylor and her husband Bobby of Mills River; her step daughters Judy Baldwin and her husband Bob of Florida and Nancy Chmielewski and her husband Rob of Kentucky. Ruth is also survived by her grandchildren Rene McKeel of South Carolina, Todd Campbell of Hendersonville and a great grandson Ryan McKeel of the home. Numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

The family wishes to thank the Hospice Team; Shelley, June, Phyllis and Elizabeth and Dr. Kovaz for taking such wonderful care of Ruth.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Shepherd Memorial Park with Doctor Robert L. Taylor officiating.

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

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

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Paul Frederick Mc Craw, 83

Paul Frederick Mc Craw, 83, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William Mc Kinley and Connie Mc Craw, and siblings William Mc Craw, Mae Young, JB Mc Craw, Mary Sue Funt, Edith Mc Craw and an infant brother.

Paul was born in Polk County and graduated from Dana High School. He joined the United States Army in 1948 as a combat engineer and was a proud veteran of both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era where he served multiple tours. Paul was a recipient of the Bronze Star. On his nineteenth birthday he was participating in the Inchon invasion. After retiring from the Army, Paul and his family moved back to Hendersonville where he worked briefly for General Electric and then the Department of Corrections.

Paul was a man of honesty and integrity always steadfast in his love for his family. He loved gardening, and he spent a lot of time in his "workshop" with safety his number one rule. To his family he was a mentor, their rock and foundation, loving husband and dad who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his "Frau" of 56 years Maria, his daughter Renee and her husband Jim Barnett of Flat Rock NC, son Paul Jr. and his wife Tina of Boiling Springs, SC, and grandsons: Jamie and Jesse Barnett of Flat Rock, NC and Alex and Tyler Mc Craw both of Boiling Springs, SC. Paul is also survived by two brothers: Plato Mc Craw and his wife Ethel of Flat Rock, NC and Leo Mc Craw and his wife Peggy of Fletcher NC and one sister: Pearl Mc Craw Day of Edneyville, NC.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Jones Cemetery on Upward Road in Hendersonville, NC. The family will receive friends at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home, 125 South Church Street, Hendersonville, at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2015. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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J. Garland Lyda, 93

J. Garland Lyda, 93, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was born February 17, 1922. He was a son of the late Cebron and Hester B. Lyda. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Lyda; brothers, Homer, Glenn, Brownlow, Hilliard and Rome Lyda; and sister, Emma Darity.
Garland was a proud World War II veteran. He was an apple farmer and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
He is survived by his three children, Kevin Lyda and wife, Karla, Pat Mintz and husband, Seldon, and Marilyn Ryan; his grandchildren, Jay, Emilee and Sydney Lyda and Cheryl Rathburn; great-grandchildren, Doug and Bradley Rathburn; brother, J.K. Lyda; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Edneyville United Methodist Church. Reverend Steve Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Fruitland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2 PM Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Edneyville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 799 Bearwallow Road, 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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Justin Kayden Sutton, 22 months

Justin Kayden Sutton, 22 month old son of Ariel D. Sutton and Jeremiah Anders died in his sleep on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the home that he shared with his loving and special caregivers David and Wendy Maloney.

Justin attended Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church and the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church Preschool where he had many friends. He loved music, singing and dancing, the movie Frozen, and could count to seven.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his sisters and brothers, Michele, Tyler, Jason, and Arianna; grandparents, Clyde Sutton and the late Deborah P. Sutton, Donna Anders, Michael Tabor, Vernon and Donna Langan and Tom and Jeannette Maloney; aunts and uncles Billy Joe Strickland and his wife Brandy Anders, Kim, Arrion, Kayla, Glenn, Sammie, Arron, and Victor Sutton, Debbie Hall, Cathy Heaton, Janet Richards, Gary Anders, Diana Rowland, Lisa Langan, Mike Maloney, the late Michele Thibaudeau and Ted and Sharon Monczewski; and his special friend Pam Suber.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 20 at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church. Rev. Philip McLain will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Preschool Playground Fund, 2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 for "Justin's Playground".

To offer online condolences, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lester Randolph "Randy" Brown, 58

Lester Randolph "Randy" Brown, 58 of Penrose passed away Monday March 09, 2015 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Lester Fred Brown and Lula Bell Gossett of Hendersonville. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Luke Jones.
He was a master rock mason, multi – talented, he could do anything with his hands. He had a great passion for people, with a quick wit and loved to make you laugh. He enjoyed and lived his life to the fullest.
Survivors in addition to his mother include, his son Adam Cantrell and his wife Jennifer of Blantyre, NC two brothers, Carl F. Brown and his wife Tracy of West Asheville, and Douglas W. Brown and his wife Mandy of Candler, NC, two sisters, Rosemary Brown of Hendersonville and Barbara Jane Hudson and her husband Stan of Brevard NC, two grandchildren Aiden and Anna, his best friend, Jeff Finley, a special friend Barbara DeBoard Brown and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday March 21, 2015 at 2pm at Pisgah Forest Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Madden officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 at the church.
In leiu of flowers memorials may be made to : Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Brown family.

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Clarence Howard Jr.

Clarence Howard Jr. born the 3rd of 11 children of Pinesett and Bessie Howard passed peacefully March 15, 2015, with much gratitude to Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, N. C. He seemed very proud his son; Dan was here to help him thru his process. Clarence has been a life long resident of the Hendersonville area. Born in Tuxedo, raised in Brevard. Clarence drove a cab for about 15 years in Hendersonville . He was most noticeable in the last 8 years after an amputation left him in a motorized wheelchair. His travels included Hot Dog World, Sun Trust, and to the Skyland Barbershop to see Tom each month. When he was more able, a stop at Ingles bakery for a half coconut cake was in order. It seems Clarence had many angels here in the area. His resistance seemed to start from a childhood of "mistrust". He lied his age at 16 to join the Naval reserves. After being honorably discharged at 18 he joined the Army and became an Army Ranger. He served in the Korean War and was also stationed in Germany. After that term he signed up again, to be honorably discharged for a third time due to family hardship. Clarence met and married his pen pal Martha Nickel during his time in basic training in Battlecreek, Mi. That union produced his 3 children, all still residing in the Mt. Pleasant, Mi. area. Sandra (Mike) Langlois, Dan (Roni ) Howard and Anna (Kevin) Quick and their families. Clarence said the only thing colder than Korea was " Michigan" and he wanted no part of it. Clarence leaves two brothers; Paul Howard of Marion, N.C. and Arnold Howard of Long Beach,California. We would like to thank you all that have tried so hard to "support" Clarence thru his many trials. The Veterans Hospital and wound care staff in Ashville, Pardee hospital and staff and so many more. A very special thank you to his Angels Lori Graham, Ellen McCarson, Megan Murphy, and Marina Zinni. Memorial donations would be appreciated at Council on Aging on his behalf.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday March 19, 2015 at Shepherd Memorial Park. Military Honors will be provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box
945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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James Boyce Russell, 57

James Boyce Russell, age 57, of Saluda peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 2, 1957 in Henderson County to the late J.B. and Rosa Lee Burns Russell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Surrell Russell; and his son, Jay B. Russell.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Mr. Russell retired from Hendersonville Water and Sewer after 30 years of employment and was a member of Mountain Page Baptist Church in Saluda. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and NASCAR. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a loving father, always caring and providing for his family. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Tyler Samotis; his step-son, Danny Griner; his brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Shelba Russell; his three sisters and their husbands, Myrtle and John Mayfield, Bonnie and Phil Stanley, Jenny and Eddy Hefner; his former wife, Mary P. Russell; his special aunts, Effie Russell and Rona Phelps; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the Sanctuary of Mountain Page Baptist Church with the Reverend Jimmy Owens and Pastor Billy Jarvis officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be directed to UNC Lineberger Cancer Research, 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

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

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