George Edward Freeman III, 62

George Edward Freeman III, 62, of Zirconia, NC passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and
was the son of the late Robert and Virginia Padgett Freeman. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Sabrina Fisher Freeman and a
granddaughter, Mallory Freeman.

He was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church where he was saved
and baptized. He owned and operated Freeman’s Professional Services.

He is survived by two sons, English and Melanie Freeman of
Tuxedo and Brooks Freeman of East Flat Rock; two sisters, Evelyn Vaughn
of Tuxedo and Robbie and Wayne Morgan of Tuxedo; a granddaughter, a
grandson on the way and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of George’s Life will be held 3:00 PM Thursday,
November 2nd at Mud Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive
friends 30 minutes prior to the service in the church and at other times
will be at the home of Robbie and Wayne Morgan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Contact Ministry at Mud Creek Baptist Church or to the Elizabeth House.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 2879

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Grady Phillip King 66,

Grady Phillip King 66, of Flat Rock, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Pardee Hospital.

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Fredrick Ray “Fred” Dorsey, 87

Fredrick Ray ""Fred" Dorsey, 87, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Hendersonville Health & Rehab in Flat Rock.

Born in Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Fredrick and Jessie Hensley Dorsey. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristina Sturdivant, eight sisters and one brother.

Fred served three terms in the NC House of Representatives as well as past President of the NC Wildlife Federation and Hendersonville Crime Stoppers. He retired from General Electric. Fred was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Fruitland United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and was an active member of the choir.

Fred is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Suzanne Carmichael Dorsey; son, Robert Todd Dorsey of Hendersonville; daughter, Deborah Dorsey Wells of Kernersville; three grandchildren, Jennifer Dorsey, Carissa Graham and Robert M. Wells III; eight great-grandchildren, Kierra Hill, Kendall Williams, Kooper Sturdivant, Chase Graham, Collin Graham, Camden Wells, Dominic Wells and Robert M. Wells IV; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 4 pm Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Fruitland United Methodist Church with the Reverends Steve Jones and Jerry Warren officiating. Burial will follow at Fruitland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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Estelle Lowrance Dygert

Estelle Lowrance Dygert born to Claude and Nelly Lowrance in West Palm Beach, FL October 11th, 1927 died Monday evening October 23 at the Laurels after a short illness.

A graduate of Flat Rock High School, She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years Victor George Dygert and her brother Neal Lowrance.

She is survived by her son Wayne Dygert, grandchildren Tori and Jon Dygert, and great grandchildren Mara, Orin Carys, Kendal, Moses, and Marissa.

A graveside service will be held 1:30 PM Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

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

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Vivian Mae Scott Hoeppner

Vivian Mae Scott Hoeppner of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at Four Seasons, Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC, after an extended illness. She was born July 10, 1929, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Mary Peterson and Walter Anthony Scott. She was married for 52 years to Walter F. Hoeppner, Jr., until his death in 2003.

A resident of Flat Rock, NC since 1988, prior to her move to Carolina Village in 2014, Vivian was a member of the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, serving in many roles including Altar Guild and the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Vivian was a member of P.E.O., the Garden Club of Hendersonville, Hendersonville Country Club and an active supporter of many community organizations including Brevard Music Center, Children and Family Resource Center, Pardee Hospital Foundation (Cancer Center/Woman Helping Women), Boys and Girls Clubs and Interfaith Assistance Ministry.

Before moving to Henderson County, Vivian and Walter, were 30-year residents of Flossmoor, IL, where they raised their family, were members of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church and active in many community organizations. She enjoyed worldwide travel and sports of all kinds.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Matykiewicz and her husband Jim of Lowell, IN, and her son, Walter F. Hoeppner III and his wife Anne of Libertyville, IL; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Episcopal Church of St. John-in-the-Wilderness in Flat Rock, NC. The Rev. John A. Morton will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness, the Pardee Hospital Foundation, the Vivian S. Hoeppner “Sugar Bowl” Fund, in support of Children and Family Resource Center, or the Vivian S. Hoeppner Salvation Army Summer Camp Fund, both administered by the Community Foundation of Henderson County.

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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James Edward Sprinkle, 61

James Edward Sprinkle, 61, of Hendersonville, died at Pardee Hospital Monday, October 16, 2017.

He was born April 29, 1956, in Buncombe County to the late Jim and Annie Brigman Sprinkle, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Marshall Sprinkle, and a sister, Viola Ratliff.

Survivors include his wife, Lora Sprinkle; daughters Keisha Sprinkle (Bobby), of Hendersonville, Lisa Sprinkle (Justin) of Flat Rock, and Brittany Sprinkle of Hendersonville; two granddaughters, Caitlyn and Hailey Hollifield of Hendersonville; one sister, Martha Shelton of Burnsville, and three brothers, David Sprinkle and Jackie Sprinkle of Asheville, and Michael Sprinkle of Leland, North Carolina.

A military funeral service will be held Thursday, October 19, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 56 Mount Gilead Church Road, Mills Rivers, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The service will be at 12:00 p.m. with the Rev. Clyde Metcalf officiating. Burial will be private for immediate family.

Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

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Brennan Quinn LeMay, 22

Brennan Quinn LeMay, 22, of Hendersonville, NC passed away
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Tina Louise Maybin, 46,

Tina Louise Maybin, 46, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. She was born in Henderson County and was the daughter of Eddie and Martha Justice. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia Justice McGraw.
Tina was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church. The family would like to thank Bobbi and the Bay Breeze family, and Richard Kaltenbach for their kindness during her illness.
Survivors include her parents, Eddie and Martha Justice; two daughters, Casondra Hopper and her husband Josh and Autumn Maybin; a son, Jonathan Maybin; grandchildren, Isabella, Ansley, and Jonah; nieces, Arica, Ashley and Heather; and many cousins.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mountain Home Baptist Church in Edneyville with Reverend Craig Garren officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made toward the funeral expenses in care of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Please visit forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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James Garrett Brown, 96,

James Garrett Brown, 96, of Mills River died Friday at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville. Mr. Brown was the son of the late Sidney and Bertha Brown of Madison County. His wife of 74 years, Grace Brown preceded him in death in February of last year. In addition to his wife and parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers Aubrey and Burgess Brown and his sister Imejean Barger.

Mr. Brown leaves two sons, Terry Brown of Greer, SC and Jerome Brown of Lutz Florida, a daughter Sherry Brown of Hartford, CT; seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He also he leaves a brother Calvin Brown of Swannanoa and a sister Margaret Stamey of Oteen.

Mr. Brown served in the USMC in World War II in the Pacific, specifically on the Tinian and Marinas Islands as a Machine Gunner. Later in life when he began to talk more about his war experiences he revealed that he and his regiment guarded the Enola Gay before it left the Island. Among other medals he received a Rifle Sharpshooter badge that he was most proud of. He claimed that it was life skill he needed to keep the “varmints” out of his garden. He retired from Textron in 1985 after working in both South Carolina and CT. He also worked on submarines at General Dynamics in Groton, CT

Mr. Brown was a dedicated gardener and also played golf with a group of men who called themselves the “Crooked Creakers”. He was an active member of Oak Grove Christian Church in Arden.

The family is deeply grateful for the care he received at Carolina Reserve where he was known as “Papa”. They loved him and he loved them. We are also grateful to Cheryl Reisman of Homewatch Caregivers. Her companionship and kindness were critical to their wellbeing as they aged.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jacob A. Ray, 21

Jacob A. Ray, 21, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. He was a native of Henderson County, and the son of Elizabeth Kuykendall and Victor Ray.
Jacob was pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science at Western Carolina University. He was a member of Western Carolina Club Soccer Team and was pursuing membership in WCU Car Club. He loved skateboarding, snowboarding, soccer, and had a passion for sports cars. He cherished his friends and Levi, his brother and best friend. He was a devout Christian.
He is survived by his father and mother, Victor and Beth Kuykendall Ray; his brother, Levi Ray; maternal grandmother, Gaye Ledbetter; paternal grandmother, Marie Oswald; great-grandfather, Dan Jones; aunts and uncles, Anitra and Curtis Newman, Linda Ray, Duwayne Ray, Judy and Ken Wise; and cousins, Kala Newman, Daniel Newman.
A funeral service will be at 10am Saturday, October 14, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Tommy Smith will officiate. Burial will follow the service in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contribution be made to: www.gofundme.com/jacob-ray-medical-and-memorial-fund.
Please visit forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Daniel J. Dolan, 84

Daniel J. Dolan, 84, of Saluda, NC passed away Friday, September
29, 2017 at Pardee Hospital.

He served four years in the U.S. Army and retired as an Airline
Pilot for American Airlines in 1993.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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