Henry “Tim” Snelson, 59

Henry “Tim” Snelson, age 59, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the Elizabeth House following a brief period of illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry K. Snelson and Patricia A. Forrister Snelson.

Tim graduated from West Henderson High School in 1976 and received his degree in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration from and later taught at Blue Ridge Community College. He was most recently employed as a technical support supervisor for the southeast with Baker Distribution. He was a member of Living Water Baptist Church for the past five years.

He is survived by his five children, Derrick Snelson and his wife, Holly, Amber Snelson, Jenna Strawser and her husband, Scott, Rianne Greene and Jaimee Snelson-Burns and her husband, David; a special grandson whom he helped rear, Quinton Gamble; grandchildren, Kaylee, Kiara, Caitlyn, Connor, Ella, Raiden, Madelynn and Madison; one great-granddaughter, Kenly Dawn Gamble; two sisters, Cassandra Jamerson and her husband, Danny and Karen Kissick; one brother, Michael Snelson; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th, 2016 at Living Water Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim’s memory may be directed to the Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731; or to Living Water Baptist Church, 1284 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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Linda Louise Hingentiz, 66

Linda Louise Hingentiz, 66 of Flat Rock passed away Thursday December 08, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
A native of Henderson county, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret Ballard Hill. She was married to Henry Hingentiz for over 40 years prior to his death earlier this year. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Hill.
She was a family nurse practitioner, having worked many years at the Henderson County health department and currently worked at The Laurel OB - GYN. She was a member of East Flat Rock First Baptist church and loved singing in the choir.
She will however be best remembered as a loving wonderful mother.
Survivors include, one son Joseph Edward Hingentiz and his wife Ashley, one granddaughter Ryker, who is arriving any day now and a niece Melissa Barnwell and her family of Hendersonville.
A memorial service will be held Friday December 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at East Flat Rock First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Nelands officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 PM until service time at the church.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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John W. Murray 74

John W. Murray 74, of Flat Rock went to join his parents, John and Glenna Nash Murray of Hendersonville, NC, and his brothers, Roy, Gary, Harold and Ricky in their Heavenly home.
Surviving John is his wife Sarah McMinn Murray of 43 years, and his (4) children Angela Murray of Hendersonville NC, Mark Murray of Horse Shoe, NC, Tammy Pruitt of Travelers Rest, SC and Melissa Murray of Hendersonville, NC, and their spouses, a sister Geneva Buley of Hendersonville, NC, a brother Wayne Murray of Hendersonville, NC. John was blessed with 5 beautiful grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

John’s passion was music. He was a member of The Mountain Singers, a gospel music band, his brother Roy started many years ago with other family members. John sung and played the Dobro with the band. John loved his many family members and sponsored the Murray, Nash, Glenn and Bracket reunion for 15 years; He was also the North American Commissioner for Clan Murray and opened the Highland games at Grand Father Mountain for 20 years.John also loved helping children, and was a member of Saluda Masonic Lodge for many years.

John has plans in Heaven, they are to pursue his musical talents as a member of Heavens Band, and fish the Jordan River with his Master, rest by the Tree of Life and finish a genealogy chapter with family and friends from the beginning of time. John never met a stranger and had an uncanny way of making everyone feel at home.

We will celebrate John’s life here Tuesday December 13, 2016 at 2 PM at The Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. Pastor Scott Pace and Pastor James Maybin will deliver the message to family and friends “ Hold on tight to the Heavenly Father, follow his light, and let him lead and direct your life! John will be looking and waiting for you.
His earthly remains will be placed at Forest Lawn for Safe Keeping. The family will receive friends on Monday night from 6 pm to 8 pm in the chapel.
Adam Murray, Tracy Sherman, Roy Murray Jr, Jonathan Martin, Ethan Pace, Holden Pace, Jadon Pace and Jesse Murray will serve as pall bearers.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Shriners Hospital for Children, Greenville, SC at the following website: www.Shrinershospitals.org/Donate.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Ian Ryan Phillips, 24

Ian Ryan Phillips
Staff Sergeant Ian Ryan Phillips, 24, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 2, 2016 in
Elk City, Oklahoma due to injuries incurred in an automobile accident. He was born on
November 12, 1992 in Hendersonville, NC to Gary and Denise Phillips.
Ian was a graduate of West Henderson High School in Hendersonville, NC, as well as
the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) where he studied Information
Systems Management. He recently became stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Altus,
Oklahoma and worked as a Client Systems Tech. His previous USAF base assignments
included RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England and Ramstein Air Base in Rhineland-
Palatinate, Germany where he met and married his loving wife, Lisa Marie Phillips, on
February 12, 2016.
He leaves behind his wife, Lisa Phillips, who is originally of Tulare, California, his
parents, Gary and Denise Phillips, of Etowah, NC, his grandmother, Joan Phillips, of
Etowah, NC, his sister, Lauren Phillips, of Asheville, NC and his sister, April Creel, of
Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Ian was extremely blessed by family and friends who loved him dearly. His career in
the United States Air Force provided him with life experiences beyond his dreams. His
ever-present smile and terrific sense of humor made it obvious that he was a happy
young man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He claimed Christ as his
Savior and was growing in his faith. We know that Jesus is preparing a place for Ian,
and we long for the day when we see him again.
A memorial service for Ian is scheduled at 3pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the
Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2301 Asheville Highway,
Hendersonville, NC 28791. Jackson Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
The family would like to express its sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and
support they have received during this time. They continue to thank God for giving them
His strength to endure. Psalm 18:1

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Robert Michael Dennis, 81

Robert Michael Dennis, 81, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Marie Gorman Dennis, his two wives, Jeanella and Sharon, a brother, Jerry and two sisters, Suzanne and Cecile.
He grew up in Washington, DC and attended St. Teresa School.
He served in the US Marine Corps.
Bob was an avid sports fan. He loved the Washington Redskins, the Washington Nationals, the University of Maryland Terps, and local sports.
He was a faithful Catholic and was a member at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was a member of the Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616, the V.F.W. Post and the American Legion.
He is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Celtrick of Hendersonville; a son, Michael Dennis of Frederick, Maryland; five grandchildren, Sean, Rebecca, Marley, Octavia and Jeanella; eight siblings, Renee, Jimmy, Ronnie, Lynn, Jean, Cristine, Donna and Ann; several nieces and nephews and his canine companion, Spider.
A funeral service will be held at 10AM Monday, December 12th at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at PO Box 1536 Mountain Home, NC 28758.

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Annie “Luree” Daniels, 90

Annie “Luree” Daniels, 90, died peacefully at The Laurels of Hendersonville on Sunday, December 4, 2016 after a brief illness.

Ms. Daniels was born March 9, 1926 in Hendersonville to the late Alanzo Theophilus and Lenora Israel Sistare. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School, Class of 43. She married Alvin Vance “AV” Daniels, and began her married life as a homemaker, and later, loving mother, in Greenwood, South Carolina. Returning to Hendersonville in 1956, her small family of four welcomed many foster children into their home over the next several years. Ms. Daniels became a tireless caregiver to her chronically ill husband until his passing in 1978. She was fortunate to be able to share the last 32 years of her life with her adoring companion, Mr. Carl Taylor. After returning to school and obtaining her real estate license later in life, she and Mr. Taylor worked together for many years selling homes and welcoming newcomers to their community.

So many benefited from Ms. Daniels’ sweet nature, compassionate heart and giving spirit during her life. Her family (both those related by blood and those who were not), her animals, her gardens, all flourished under her care. Mother Theresa said “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”. Anyone who ever saw her smile, most certainly left her presence better and happier.

In addition to her long-time companion, Ms. Daniels is survived by her daughters, Debbie Brevard and Pattie Owen and son-in-law Larry Owen; grandchildren, Tammy Brevard, Tina Brevard, Dena Wolfe, and Angie Owen-Killar; and great-grandchildren, Brandon Brevard, Blake and Savannah Morgan, Hunter Elms, Ethan and Rebecca Wolfe, and Katy and Ben Killar. Along with her loving husband, she was preceded one brother, Leon Sistare, two sisters, Lucy Taylor and Louise Jordan, and her son-in-law Larry T. Brevard.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Jacksons Funeral Service Chapel in the Pines with Rev. Gene Lockaby officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 12:30PM. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ms. Daniel’s life.

Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or by mail to 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Randy Tryon and to the caring staff at The Laurels of Hendersonville.

Jacksons Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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Sondra Scott Trantham, 73

Sondra Scott Trantham, 73 of Laurel Park died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Pardee Hospital. She was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Otis Kinloch “O.K.” Scott and Ida Monetta Lawrence Scott. She moved to Hendersonville with her family in 1948. An active member of First Presbyterian Church, she became a charter and active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Sondra was a 36-year breast cancer survivor, the epitome of a true Southern lady – always dutiful, strong, gracious and steadfast. Her love was serving others, whether at home, church, or in the community. Her joy was in her husband, daughters, grandchildren and extended family. Her life was an example to all, of her love for the Lord our God.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 53 years, Jack Trantham; two daughters Amanda Trantham Morgan and husband, Roy of Banner Elk and Monetta Trantham Collie and husband, Page of Hendersonville; her grandchildren Virginia, Katherine, and Jackson Morgan, and Isaac, Ingram, and Camden Collie; one sister Linda Scott Riddle and husband Sam of Hendersonville; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial service celebrating Sondra’s life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, December 9, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Rev. Steve Mirich will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 1:00pm at the church prior to the service. She will be laid to rest in the Lawrence Family Cemetery in Elim, SC at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 10.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in her memory to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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