James Henry “Jimmy” Staton, 69

James Henry “Jimmy” Staton, age 69, of Flat Rock passed into Heaven from the Elizabeth House on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 after a lengthy illness. His is preceded in death by his parents, W.R. (Redden) Staton and Pauline Case Staton; and his only sibling, Jeanne Staton Jones.

A native of Henderson County, Jimmy loved his mountains and the history of the area. He was an avid collector of historical facts and information, particularly on Indian culture and lore. He spent many hours fashioning and creating replicas of Indian carvings, beadwork, knives, holsters, and powder horns.

An apple grower for fifty years, Jimmy enjoyed working on his farm and selling produce, especially to his friends at the WNC Farmers Market. For fifteen years he was the owner and operator of Jim’s Catfish Lake in Dana, NC.

Jimmy is survived by Joyce Osteen Staton, his faithful and loving wife of 48 years. He is also survived by his son, Robert Staton; his daughter, Veronica Staton McKay and her husband, Billy McKay; his two grandchildren, Havan McKay and Molly McKay; and his sister’s husband, Ed Jones.

He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and trusted dog, Rusty.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel with the Reverend Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow the service in Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

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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David Stevenson Walker, Sr., 69

David Stevenson Walker, Sr., 69, of Hendersonville passed away on Thursday, April 30. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Itasco Walker and Annie Lowdermilk Walker.

He was born in the Dysartsville community of Burke County, NC, and moved to Hendersonville in 1974. He served as Quality Control Engineer at Borg Warner for 35 years. He was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, a US Air Force Veteran, and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Sharon Pryor Walker; four children, Alisha Marian Walker, David Stevenson Walker, II and wife Martha, Carson Taylor Walker LeMaster and husband Damian, and Tyler King Walker; grandchildren Riley and Noah Case, Caleb, Lillianna, Cody, Jonas and Weston Walker; One brother, Johnny Walker and wife Georgia, one sister, Grace Looper and husband Mitch.

Funeral services will be held at Mud Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will be held at Lanning-Pittillo Cemetery. Graveside Military Honors will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Lanning-Pittillo Cemetery 2852 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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Burnett Hayes “Burnie” Russell, Jr

Burnett Hayes “Burnie” Russell, Jr. found his peace on April 25, 2015. He was born in Union, SC on July 31, 1971 to parents, Burnett H. Russell, Sr. of Hendersonville, NC and Lynn Allen Russell of Del Rio, TN.
Burnie was a business man, an entrepreneur and was blessed with a knack for numbers. However, more than the aforementioned labels, he was highly skilled in woodworking and a gifted carpenter. Burnie appreciated the little things in life which showed through his love of animals and nature. As a man of many talents and hobbies, he dabbled in playing the guitar and was well-read in classic literature and philosophy. Skill, talent and hobby came together in Burnie's ability to manipulate words and for those who were close to him, that ability will not be quickly forgotten.
Burnie was a graduate of the Edneyville High School Class of 1989. He held a BSBA in Finance from Appalachian State University where he was a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society, Alpha Chi National Honors Scholarship Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society. Over the course of his life, he also attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Oxford in the UK, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, East Carolina University, and had recently been offered a fellowship at Elon School of Law.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Lisa Russell Nix and her husband Greg, and his nieces, Christen and Bryson Nix along with his extended family.
Burnie was surrounded by loving friends, especially “the guys,” who were as much a part of his family as his parents, sister, brother-in-law and nieces. Burnie was a caring son, loving brother, inspiring uncle and true friend. He will continue to be remembered and loved by many.

"Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower,
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief.
So dawn goes down to day,
Nothing gold can stay."
--Robert Frost
A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Edneyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Larry Russell (Burnie’s dear cousin) and the Reverend Walt Christian will officiate. The family will be at the home of Burnie’s sister, Lisa Nix.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NC 28803, or Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1400 Spartanburg Hwy, 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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Richard J. Harrington, 85

Richard J. Harrington, 85 of Hendersonville, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at LifeCare Center.

A US Navy veteran, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gerda Harrington; a sister Mary Cross of Seattle, Washington; sons Richard Harrington, Jr. of East Killingly, Connecticut and Kevin Harrington and wife Lucy of Hampton, Connecticut; daughter Patricia Graham and husband Earl of Braselton, Georgia; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

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

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Grant William Tabor

Grant William Tabor, 35, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Elizabeth House
after a lifelong illness.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Baisden
and Edgwina Tabor.

He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Amy Gilliam Tabor; three children, Jonathan, Brittany and Hunter all of Hendersonville; his parents, Danny L. Tabor and Peggy Hawkins McCall; four siblings, Deborah Patterson Plotte, Wayne Patterson, Gloria Patterson and Jeff Patterson and his two birds, Molly and Baby.

A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Stephen McLane officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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

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Elizabeth Steiges, 95

Elizabeth Steiges, 95, of Arden, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. No local services are planned. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Galina “Lina” Stein, 66

Galina “Lina” Stein, 66, died on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents: Tolubaev Vasiliy Andreevich and Slutskaya Ljubov Aronovna.

Lina was born in Sverdlovsk, Russia on May 20, 1948 as an only child. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree with Graduate Studies from the University of Moscow. Lina was a seasoned traveler and during her life she was able to visit all seven continents. Early in her career she was employed at the Iraqi Embassy in Moscow and subsequently as a multi linguist and simultaneous translator in Moscow.

In 1990, Lina moved to the United States and worked as a travel agent in Brooklyn, NY. On March 24, 1994, Lina married William J. Stein in Cincinnati, Ohio and they settled in Hendersonville, NC a short time later. Lina obtained her American citizenship in June, 1998.

Lina is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William Stein, her son, Ilya Anourov and his wife Anastasia Anourov of Moscow, his former wife, Katya Anourov, Lina’s grandchildren: Daniel, Matthew, Stefania, and Sofia Anourov of Moscow and her stepdaughter Lisa Stein of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was also very close to her brother in law Robert H. Stein and his wife Joan of Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Thos. Shepherd & Son Church Street Chapel with Reverend Dan Martin officiating. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior. 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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Albert S. “Bert” Browning, III

Mr. Browning passed quickly in his home Monday evening, April 20, sitting with his new bride at age 85. Bert loved people, the mountains of western Carolina and was a friend to all who met him.

He was born in downtown Hendersonville on 6th Avenue in 1929 to Sara and Bert Browning, Jr. and drove a milk truck through town regularly at age 14, while younger drivers helped at home during WWII. He earned his pilot’s license as a teenager and graduated ROTC from Hendersonville High School in 1948. He graduated from NC State in ’52 and was directly commissioned as an Army Lieutenant Medic. Bert started his career with Merrill Lynch in Charlotte. He was promoted in ‘67 to their New York headquarters as a manager migrating the paper recordkeeping of the largest U.S. investment firm to computers.

Bert left corporate life and returned to Hendersonville in 1975 when he renovated the building on the NE corner of First & Main. He was instrumental in the federal designation of our Historic Downtown area. This brought the serpentine road design with its planters and benches that fostered the re-birth and added charm to our active business district. The Browning Title insurance agency served on the corner for more than 25 years during a time of tremendous growth in Henderson County.

Bert spent his retirement in Saluda, NC and was woven into the community socially and spiritually. One of the first things he did there was to help stabilize the library. Bert was a joyful and intelligent man, believing that we are all expressions of God. He studied numerous religions, cultures and philosophies. He enjoyed cooking for others and spoke from the heart to encourage and mentor friends of all ages.

He is survived by Dana Feaster Browning, his wife of four months with whom he shared a gentle peace and true love in his final days; his sister Virginia Turner of Hendersonville; three sons: Parker Browning, a tax advisor in Hendersonville; Tom Browning, a software engineer in Bellevue, WA; and Sidney Browning, a financial planner living in Alpharetta, GA with his wife Alia and Bert’s grandchildren, Laila (18) and Benjamin (15).

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that you mentor a youth, be generous and tell your friends that you love them.

There will be a private family service and Memorial Celebration for those that loved and supported Bert in the coming weeks. Remembrances can be sent to Sidney at sidneybrowning@bellsouth.net

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Linda Jones Moore, 62

Linda Jones Moore, 62, of Fletcher passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015.
She was raised in Kentucky and was fiercely proud of the Blue Grass State. After residing in many worldwide locations, she was a resident of Henderson County for 20 years. Linda was a daughter of the late Robert and Caroline Jones and was also preceded in death by her aunt, Esther Bauman.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Murray State University and her master’s degree from the University of Louisville. She was employed at the Fletcher Branch of Henderson County Library as a Librarian and was a member of Etowah United Methodist Church.
Linda was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the recipient of a US Army medal: The Commander’s Award for Public Service, for her support of US armed forces, other governmental agencies, and their families while in overseas locations.
Linda was an adventurer. She was avidly curious about the world and was always searching for answers. She loved exploring, taking hikes, canoeing, and scuba diving. Her travels sent her to most of Europe and she followed the journey of Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean.
Linda was known for her inner strength and beautiful spirit. She had a whimsical sense of humor. Her nurturing presence was essential in her years as a social worker, helping countless people in need. Linda was also a dreamer who always had creative ideas. During her employment at the library, she was able to utilize her creativity by leading story hours for the pre-school children. There was nothing she liked more than reading and sharing her crafts with kids in the community. An avid crafter, she had countless projects she was working on, anything from mending her daughter’s dresses to crocheting a toilet seat cover!
Most importantly, she loved her family and friends passionately. She treasured her relationships with her three sisters. She married her soulmate and they created a beautiful life and many memories together over the years. The love they shared brought two daughters, whom Linda loved more than anything. Linda was also blessed with two gorgeous granddaughters and they brought her so much joy.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Stan Moore; daughters, Katherine Monkus and her husband Brandon, and Johanna Moore; grandchildren, Emma, and Charlotte; sisters, Barbara Rogers, Karen Squires, and Polly McCage; a beloved cousin, Michele Shaffer; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 3pm Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Etowah United Methodist Church with Rev. David Cook officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army of Henderson County, NC.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Linda Jones Moore, 62

Linda Jones Moore, 62, of Fletcher, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Esther Melissa Bauman

Esther Melissa Bauman was born in Englewood, Colorado, to Charlotte and Cad Turpen on December 2, 1933. The youngest of three, she was predeceased by her parents, her sister Caroline Jones and brother Whitney Turpen. She passed away at peace with the world on April 13 at the age of 81. Divorced from Budrow Bauman after ten years of marriage, Esther had no children, but had five nieces, their children, and many close friends she counted as family.

Esther received an associates degree in education from Ventura College in California in 1960 where she was vice president of Alpha Gamma Sigma, a scholarship society. She went on to earn a bachelors degree in education from University of California at San Fernando 1964 and was a certified teacher. Esther found her calling in social work, however, and worked for the Los Angeles County Welfare Department for 28 years, retiring in 1989. She was a lifelong learner, taking classes at UCLA, then after retiring to North Carolina, at Blue Ridge Community College.

Esther was an intelligent, sardonically funny, beautiful woman who lived life on her own terms. She read widely and was an engaging conversationalist. Esther was an adventurous woman who loved to travel, and enjoyed gambling trips with her friends. She could present a cantankerous front at times, which camouflaged a generous spirit and a deeply spiritual inner life. Her years as a social worker gave her one outlet for her compassion, but we will never know all the people she helped personally over the years with food, clothing, shelter, cash, information, advice, and non-judgmental support. Her beloved dog, Belle, was a constant companion in her first years of retirement, and she cared as much for the welfare of animals as for people in need.

Esther will be interred alongside her brother Whitney and his wife, Ruth, in Denver, Colorado, at a later date. Those wishing to honor her memory could donate to the Manna Foodbank, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Humane Society, or purchase artwork from Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, an organization Esther supported that helps disabled artists sell their work.

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

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Dorothy Jean Page, 84

Dorothy Jean Page, 84 of Hendersonville, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Cardinal Care Center. She is survived by her son Anthony DeCarlo and his wife Lisa of East Flat Rock. Services and burial will be held in Sweeden, New York.

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

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Amelia Pompeo, 92

Amelia Pompeo, 92, of Hendersonville, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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A.C. Lackey Jr., 81

A.C. Lackey Jr., 81, of Edneyville, NC passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was born in Greenville, SC and had lived in Henderson County for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. Lackey Sr. and Mozelle Moore and a brother, Jerry Lackey. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Belk’s Department Store after 26 years of service, was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, the Edneyville Grange and the Edneyville Community Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Lyda Lackey; two daughters, Carol Lynn Lackey (Pierre) and Terry Gail Baker (Jeff) all of Edneyville; a brother, Eddie “Ed” Moore (Sandra) of Shreveport, LA; three grandchildren, Laura Pace, Joseph LaBerge, Chad Baker; two great grandchildren, Taylor Pace and Hunter Pidcock and his canine companion, Sherman. A visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Jackson Funeral Service.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Paul Episcopal Church 1657 St. Paul Road, with Rev. Harriett Shands officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Community Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall and at other times will be at the home.
> In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Episcopal Church, PO Box 70, Edneyville, NC 28727 or to St. Paul Community Cemetery Fund, C/O Barbara Lackey, PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
> Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.
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Carolyn Bradley Leatherman Richardson, 65,

Carolyn Bradley Leatherman Richardson, 65, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, surrounded by her family and longest friends, at the Elizabeth House Hospice Center in Flat Rock after a tremendous battle with five cancers. She is preceded in death by her parents: Adrian and Dorothy Sinclair Leatherman. She is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roy and Vada Leatherman and maternal grandparents, Ross and Cora Sinclair.

Carolyn was born June 7, 1949 in Frederick, Maryland. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Judson “Judd” C. Richardson III, of Hendersonville and her daughter, Lori Richardson DeGeus , and her husband Timothy of Raleigh. Carolyn, known as “Gee” to her granddaughter, Ashley Alison DeGeus of Raleigh will be missed greatly. Carolyn is also survived by her older sister, Adrian “Bee” Leatherman Flagg and her husband Richard of Round Rock, Texas. She also leaves behind her favorite sister-in law, Susan Richardson Portera and her husband, Joe of West Point, Mississippi. Carolyn will miss her nieces: Stephanie Portera Bristow, Cynthia Portera Lyon of Mississippi, and her nephews Brian Portera of Mississippi, Tony Flagg of Texas and Todd Flagg of Arkansas.

Carolyn graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville Maryland in 1967. She attended High Point College, where she met her husband, Judd. She left college early to be the wife of a Marine Naval flight officer. She and Judd lived in Pensacola, Fl, Brunswick, Ga., Beaufort SC, Cherry Point, NC Greenville, Goldsboro, Asheville and finally settling in Hendersonville for last 18 years.

She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1976. It took her sight and left her in a wheelchair, but not for long. She fought back and pushed the disease in remission, re-gaining her mobility and most of her vision so she could earn her NC real estate broker’s license in 1977. She was co-leader for Lori’s Girl Scout troop, and a co-leader for a friend’s Boy Scout troop. Carolyn performed and assisted with Community Theater. She later earned a degree in Hospitality Management with honors. Reading and buying shoes on line were her favorite hobbies. Judd and Carolyn enjoyed traveling to see friends and family, touring wineries, shagging to beach music and singing along with the Nightcrawler’s Band of Asheville.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Thos. Shepherd and Son Church Street Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Durham officiating. The family will receive family and friends at 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Interment will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Mount Olivet, Frederick, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Carolyn Richardson to Four Season’s Hospice at 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock NC 28731. 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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A.C. Lackey Jr., 81

A.C. Lackey Jr., 81, of Edneyville, NC passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Carla Charlotte Owenby Dalton, 62

Carla Charlotte Owenby Dalton, 62, a native of Henderson County, started her earthly journey on May 9, 1952, and ended her earthly journey by entering into and Heaven’s domain April 15, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Carl E. and Hester Gilbert Owenby.

She leaves behind her precious husband, C. Arthur Dalton, Sr., and two daughters by marriage: Jeannine Burrell of Hendersonville and Deanna (Neil) Brittain of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren by marriage (who she claimed as her own) Christopher Lynch of Atlantic Beach, NJ; Megan Lynch of Long Beach, CA; Kellie Burrell of Goldsboro, NC; and Ariel Brittain. She is also survived by her first cousin (more like her sister), Jean Owenby Heatherly of Flat Rock, NC; and a dearly loved Uncle (considered the Patriach of the Owenby family), Clifford Owenby of Hendersonville, NC. She leaves behind many beloved friends who became like family; a dear church family; and 4-legged babies.

Carla started her working career at the age of eight setting up bowling pens in her Uncle’s bowling alley in Chimney Rock, NC. She graduated from Edneyville High School as her class valedictorian; then graduated from then Blue Ridge Tech with honors. She worked at the Henderson County Dept of Social Services, the Henderson County Health Dept. and finished her working career in her most loved work place – the Henderson County YMCA , retiring from the YMCA after 25 years of service in 2007.

Carla loved traveling and was blessed by three trips overseas; cross-country of the USA; and many shorter trips. She was constantly reminded of our Heavenly Father in all the beautiful places she saw in her travels and marveled at the blessings of God in allowing her to see so many beautiful places on this earth. Near the end of her life, she made several “bucket-list trips” as long as her health allowed. Her beloved husband, Arthur, family, and many friends helped to make these last trips of her life possible and comfortable.

She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was especially grateful to her Pastor, Bryan Melton, and the countless friends and neighbors who constantly encouraged her, brought food to her home, ran errands, brought flowers, sent cards and visited in the last months of her life.

Carla strongly believed that there was enough hurt and pain in the world to the point that she did not need to add to it if she possibly could refrain from doing so. Kind words and actions were strong endeavors in her life. She tried to live her life, and encouraged others, to live out the fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23. Mother Teresa was one of Carla’s role models and some of Carla’s favorite quotes of Mother Teresa: “Peace begins with a smile…”; “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless”; “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”

Jackson Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday April 17, 2015 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM and Memorial service will start at 5 PM.

It was Carla’s wish that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Bob G. Sherman, age 85

Bob G. Sherman, age 85 of Hendersonville died Monday, April 13, 2015 in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Sherman was born September 1, 1929 in Henderson County, the son of the late James Dewey Sherman and Zetta Guice Sherman.

Mr. Sherman graduated from Flat Rock High School and attended the University of Georgia. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Furman University. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association in Hendersonville, in addition to holding several senior management positions in financial institutions in Kentucky and Florida. He was a charter member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers of Henderson County and served as Director, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of Directors of Pardee Hospital as Treasurer. He won Man of the Year Award for his years of service, business, church, and civic activities as well as Lion of the Year Award with the Lions Club. Mr. Sherman proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Janice M. Sherman of the home; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve M. and Janet Sherman of Chattanooga, TN, and Greg D. and Dawn Sherman of Bozeman, MT; his two grandchildren, Daniel Sherman of East Ridge, TN, and Taylor Sherman of Cleveland, TN; his step-grandchildren; Stephen Gunter and Sarah Gunter, both of Chattanooga, TN; and his sister, Sarah S. Taylor of Hendersonville.

The funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Greg T. Mathis officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oakdale Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615

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Donald Milton Orr, 71

Donald Milton Orr, 71, of Homestead, Florida, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father Milton Thomas Orr, Jr.

Donald attended Norwood High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He became a commercial painter and enjoyed spending his off time fishing and being near the water. After suffering from an accident which left him unable to work, he was still able to drive and donated hours and hours of his time helping others and driving people around that were not able to. He spent the last 20 plus years of his life in the loving care of his mother. Donald was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Ruby Virginia Orr Johnson Glasco of Homestead, Fl, one son, Donald Milton Orr, Jr. of Shamokin Pennsylvania: as well as one sister, Joan Linda Orr Oliver Nemec and her husband William of Homestead, Fl. He is also survived by several aunts, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Thos. Shepherds Church Street Chapel with Reverend Dan Martin officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC.

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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Doris Pace Gardner

Doris Pace Gardner passed from this world’s living into the next at 2:40 AM Friday April 10, 2015. She will be missed.

Doris was a Hendersonville native in all respects though she found herself called at times to other places, and lived also in Lyman S.C. and Florida. She was the daughter of the late P. Edward Pace and Lillian McCall Pace.

She worked at Gray’s Hosiery Mill, G.E. Lighting, and waitressed and bartended at a number of local restaurants. She was a member of the North Carolina Mountain Clogging Team, and the Hendersonville Curb Market. She graduated from Hendersonville High School.

Doris did not always follow convention. She often sought new ways, new adventures, and new horizons, but she touched the hearts and enriched the lives of the many people who filled her path. She is survived by her four beautiful daughters: Debra Sawyer (Mark), Kathryn Cregier (John), Wendy Hassell (Alan), and Rita Bergstrom (Bruce). She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Jaime Hubbard, Joey Harmon, Geoffrey Sawyer, Joey Sawyer, and Kalvin Cregier; by 3 great grandchildren: Maddisyn Hubbard, Posie Milliner, and Hensley Harmon, and by her lifelong friend and soul sister Marge Baermann.

Other arrangements will be announce by Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory.

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