Johnny R. Corpening, 64

Johnny R. Corpening, 64, of Zirconia, NC went to be with the Lord
Saturday, November 5, 2016.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Robert M. Behmer, 90

Robert M. Behmer, 90, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Elizabeth House.

He was the son of the late Margie and Eric Behmer of Wheaton, Illinois.

He served in the US Navy during WW II.

Bob is a longtime resident of Hendersonville, NC and an active
member of Mud Creek Baptist Church. He had volunteered at Habitat for
Humanity, the Wood Workers Association and Interfaith.

He was well loved and well respected. His jokes and compassion for people will be greatly missed.

Surviving is his loving wife of 24 years, Ruth Behmer;
daughters, Debby and Kathy; step-daughters, Melba and Carol;
grandchildren, Gwen, Cindy, Regina, Julie, Mike, Jeff and Bradly and
great grandchildren, Elijah, Riley, Cameron, Hannah, Noah and Marion.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 11th
at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Mathis and Rev. Steve
Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to
the service in the church sanctuary.

Donations may be made to the Mud Creek Baptist Church Building Fund.

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

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Loris Millard Drake, 78

Mr. Loris Millard Drake, age 78, of Hendersonville died Sunday, November 6th, 2016 at his home. He was born February 5th, 1938 in Avoca, NY; a son of the late, Millard O. Drake and Velma A. Towner Drake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Erwin Drake.

Mr. Drake graduated from Naples High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959. Following his graduation and military service, he was employed as a production manager. He enjoyed gardening, wood working and music. He served as the neighborhood handy man and the family craftsman. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville and a member of the Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Wendy Eileen Drake; children, Eddie Drake (Katrina) of Hobe Sound, FL, Lorrie White (Ted) of Walland, TN Timothy Drake (Debra) of Avon, NY, Andrew Drake (Maggie) of Naples, NY, Wayne Gerould of Greenville, SC; and Pamela Gerould of Travelers Rest, SC; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Drake (Norma) of Canandaigua, NY; and by one sister, Beverly Porter of Naples, NY .

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park officiated by the Reverend Christy Sharp. Military honors will be conducted by the North Carolina National Guard and the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post #5206.

A memorial service will follow the graveside service at 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Christy Sharp.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Loris’ memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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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Rutledge Everett “Ron” Shuler, Jr., 75

Rutledge Everett “Ron” Shuler, Jr., 75, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock after a valiant struggle with cancer.

Ron was born on February 14, 1941 to Lillie Mae Rickenbaker Shuler and Rutledge Everett Shuler, Sr. in Orangeburg County, SC. He grew up swimming, fishing, and skiing from the loamy banks of Lake Marion. He fell in love with golf as a teen and helped build his first home course, Holly Hill Country Club, while receiving lessons from the local professional. Ron always loved a good day’s work, and he poured himself into every venture he pursued.

After graduating from Holly Hill High School in 1959, Ron attended the University of South Carolina. After USC, Ron moved to Dallas, TX to study at Gupton-Jones Mortuary Institute where he completed his coursework for licensure in 1964, while also serving as Vice-President of his class. Interestingly, while there, Ron worked as a paramedic and found himself driving an ambulance the day of John. F. Kennedy’s assassination. He was at Parkland Memorial Hospital during the tragic events, something which left a poignant and indelible memory. After graduation, Ron returned to SC to pursue his career in funeral service.

Ron met the lovely Faye Kirby in Florence, SC while he was working as a funeral director. They were married in August of 1965. In SC, he actively served the community, volunteering as President of the Jaycees and in other civic roles. In 1975, they moved their family to Hendersonville, NC. Before retiring from his tenure with Batesville Casket Company, Ron was inducted into the Master's Club, the company's highest honor.

In 1997, he, along with the help of his wife Faye, founded Shuler Funeral Home. His years at Shuler Funeral Home were the most fulfilling of his career life, and he felt humbled and grateful each day to help families during some of their most difficult days. He believed in the wonder of human compassion and in the dignity of life, and he made these tenets the mission of his work.

Ron was a member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church for 40 years, serving as a children’s Sunday School teacher and as a Deacon. His love for Christ, heart for his family, and desire to help others were the motivators of his life.

His other passion was golf. Ron was an avid and naturally gifted golfer who enjoyed his memberships at Hendersonville Country Club and in the Crooked Creek Men’s Golf Association.

Ron was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Faye Kirby Shuler, and his father, Rutledge Shuler, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Lillie Mae Rickenbaker Shuler, and his sister, Lynda Shuler Caughman, both of Lexington, SC; two daughters, Heather Shuler Stepp, and husband, Christopher, of Flat Rock, NC, and Holly Shuler Ollis, and husband, Jeff, of Greensboro, NC. Ron is also survived by two grandsons, Samuel Rutledge Stepp and Micah Wade Ollis; three granddaughters, Kirby Nichole Ollis, Celeste Leslea Ollis, and Lilly Margaret Ollis; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Kirby Tart and husband, Thomas, and Annie Mae Kirby Broach and husband, Ralph, and brother-in-law, Alton Kirby and wife, Judy, all of Florence, SC; and by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 11, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. The Reverends Steve Scoggins and Wally Shamburger will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 - 2 pm in the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to First Baptist Church, 312 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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Carol Ann Shell, 54

Carol Ann Shell, 54 of Hendersonville, died October 11, 2016 at Park Ridge Hospital. Memorials may be made to help the family at www.tmcfunding.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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William David Parris, 74

William David Parris, 74 of Brevard went home to be with the Lord on Saturday November 05, 2016 from his residence.
He was the son of the late Brownlow Huford and Mary Marie Cox Parris.
He was preceded in death by one brother Huford Steven Parris, four sisters, Dorothy Mae Parris, Edith Marie Case, Frances Emily Parris and Eunice Nadine Parris, one nephew Thomas Case and one great nephew Tyler Thomas.
A US Army veteran, he had served in Vietnam. He retired from Dupont after 20 years of service. He was a electrician and had several other occupations through out the years. He loved his family, helping people and had a great passion for Christmas.
Survivors include his loving wife Joyce Southerland Parris, one son Derek Parris of Hendersonville, three daughters Christy McCall and her husband David of Pisgah Forest, Melisa Kennedy of Brevard and Ashlie Buchanan and her husband Michael of Marion, one brother Tommy West of Hendersonville and two sisters, Helen Juanita Newton and her husband Steve of Flat Rock and Bonnie Manogue of Franklin.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday November 09, 2016 at 2 PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Jimmy Spence officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12 PM to 1 PM Wednesday at Jackson Funeral Service.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Paul Emerson White, 77

Paul Emerson White, 77 of Zirconia passed away Wednesday November 02, 2016 at Pardee Hospital.
A native of Henderson county, he was the son of the late Clarence and Flora West White. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Casserta and Dorothy Waldrop and two brothers Eli and Bob White.
He was a member of Green River Baptist Church, the Green River Volunteer Fire Department and had retired from the Olin Cooperation after 31 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Evangeline Levi White, one sister Roberta O’Shields, one brother Wayne White and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Monday November 07, 2016 at 11 AM at The Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with the Rev. Seth Nichols officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2 PM to 3:30 PM in the chapel.
At other times the family will be at the residence.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Beulah Marie Smith Moore, 85

Beulah Marie Smith Moore, 85, of Mills River passed peacefully from this life to her eternal life, on Sunday, October 30, 2016, after a sudden illness.

Beulah was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was a 1953 graduate of the Memorial Mission School of Nursing. She began her career as an RN at Patton Hospital in Hendersonville and was among the first staff members at Margaret R Pardee Hospital when Patton Hospital closed. She rounded out her nursing career as an Occupational Health Nurse, retiring from General Electric Corporation in Hendersonville after 35 years of service. Beulah was a past Sunday School teacher, 4-H leader and volunteer with the American Red Cross. She loved travelling with her family and taking care of and serving her community. She was a devoted wife – always supporting and backing her husband, Tom, who was a dairy farmer in the Mills River Valley. A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she supported her family in all their activities and always put the needs of everyone else before her own.

Beulah was the daughter of the late Claude Robert and Isabelle Drake Smith . She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Tom. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Gail Moore as well as her daughter-in-law, Janet Moore, all of the Mills River Valley.

She is survived by her 3 children: Carolyn Moore of Mills River; Thomas William “Tommy” Moore, Jr of Mills River and Cindy Walrath and her husband Paul of Phenix City, AL. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Mandi Hester and her husband Jason of Warner-Robbins, GA., Thomas William “T.W.” Moore. III and his wife Candice of Mills River, Tyler Freeman and Olivia Gail Moore of Mills River, Cassidy Elizabeth and Jana Abigail Walrath of Phenix City, AL and 1 great-grandson, Eli William Hester of Warner-Robbins, GA and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Beulah loved her family, friends and community. Many thanks to all who have visited, called and prayed during her illness. A very special thank you to our special angels – Steve and Sharon, Barb and the wonderful staff at The Lodge of Mills River.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Thos Shepherd and Son Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the Moore-Whitaker Cemetery off Whitaker Lane in Mills River with the Rev. Jason Davis and the Rev. Harold Sitton officiating.

Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made to Mills River Fire and Rescue, 121 School House Rd, Mills River, NC 28759.

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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Hazel Flynn Robertson, 94

Hazel Flynn Robertson, 94 of Hendersonville went home on Wednesday, October 26 at The Oaks in Brevard. A daughter of the late Mark and Linnie Flynn, she is survived by her two sisters, Anna Lee Moody and Rachel Fain and nephew Sam Fain all of Hendersonville; and niece Trish Marsh and her daughter Ashley Marsh both of Nevada.

Services will be private. The family requests donations to the charity of choice.

To sign the online register book, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Kevin Mark Hatcher, 51

Kevin Mark Hatcher, 51, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, died unexpectedly of natural causes Friday, October 28, 2016. Kevin was born November 28, 1964 in Beckley, West Virginia. After graduating from Elyria High school in 1983, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps until 1987.Kevin also
graduated in 1992 from Fairmont State College, in Fairmont, West Virginia, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Joyce Hatcher (nee Williams) in 1998. He is survived by his father, David C. Hatcher of Elyria, Ohio; sister, Marci D. Lozano (David), of North Ridgeville, Ohio; brothers, Shawn D. Hatcher (Dawn) and David C. Hatcher Jr. (Lisa) both of Elyria, Ohio. He was also loved by nephews, David Lozano, Jr. (Stacy) of Elyria, Ohio; Derek Lozano(Amber) of Parma Heights, Ohio; and Tyler Hatcher of Elyria, Ohio; nieces, Sydney and Jordan Hatcher, both of Elyria, Ohio; great-niece, Hadrian and great-nephew, Marcus Lozano. The family will have a private celebration of life in West Virginia.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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