Death Notices 9/11/24

Alan Kaufman     81     Hendersonville, NC     09/01/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation 

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Death Notices 9/4/24

Margie Reece     83     Arden, NC     8/29/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation     Sept 3  2pm     Church Street Chapel     Shepherd Memorial Park

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Death Notices 8/28/24

Margarida Schmieder 77 Hendersonville, NC 8/24/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Helen Hagen 87 Hendersonville, NC 8/24/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Death Notices 8/21/24

Leonard Wood, III     82     Hendersonville, NC      8/12/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Death Notices 8/14/24

Carol Anderson 87 Hendersonville, NC 8/6/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation Aug 30 2pm Church Street Funeral Chapel

Pierre Fleurant, III 96 Hendersonville, NC 8/10/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Shelia Jane McMinn Harper

Shelia Jane McMinn Harper passed away Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Kelly Dotson Roberts and son-in-law Charles "David" Roberts. Shelia was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Henry Mitchell McMinn and Julia Jane McCrary McMinn, her husband, Ivey Gilbert Harper, Jr. and special loving friend, Wayne Webster Bastedo.Shelia was a kind, loving, and compassionate lady who had a tremendous love and care for animals and the elderly. She enjoyed caring for her rescue dogs and volunteering at the Sammy Williams Center, where she was also a member. Her cousin Thomas reminisced, As a young teenager she enjoyed the teen music of her time and planned parties in her father's garage. Twisted crepe paper and streamers staged the party. Forty-Five RPM records of the day blared record-player rhythms that begged a teenage celebratory rejuvenation, a kind of rural semi-structured dance, e.g. Grease.

Planning the event was a huge part of the fun for Shelia, always finding opportunities to bring people together. Laughter, snacks and delight filled the space, and her friends delighted in the evening of joy. This joy of entertaining lived on into adulthood, where she continued the love of singing, dancing, decorating, arranging flowers, cooking and planning family reunions. Shelia graduated from East Henderson High School in 1962. After graduation she attended Mars Hill College and later transferred to Western Carolina University, where she graduated with a teaching degree in Home Economics. Her teaching career began with Mecklenburg County Public Schools in Charlotte, N.C. where she taught eighth grade math and science. In the mid 1970's early 1980's she continued her career, teaching Home Economics and Career Exploration for Henderson County Public Schools. Her students at Edneyville High School and Flat Rock Junior High knew her as Mrs. Dotson. During the summer months when school was not in session, she taught cake decorating at Blue Ridge Community College, worked as an interior decorator for Sherwin Williams while also obtaining her N.C. Real Estate Salesman / Broker license to work part-time as an agent.

In her later years Shelia was an active member of the Red Hat Society. She also organized a group of seniors called The Entertainers, who performed holiday skits written and directed by Shelia. She was very creative and a gifted seamstress. These talents were showcased by all the sets, props and costumes she designed and made for each show. For many years The Entertainers brought smiles, joy and laughter to the members of the Sammy Williams Center for Seniors. Her presence on this earth touched the lives of many, and she will be sadly missed by her family and friends. The family gives special thanks and appreciation to the staff of Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge and Four Seasons Hospice. Their love for Shelia and kindness given, created for her a wonderful place to call home in her final days. This dedication of care made the transition easier for Shelia and her family. Additional thanks and gratitude are extended to the staff of Valley Hill Health and Rehabilitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shelia's name to Four Seasons Hospice, Hendersonville Council on Aging or Hendersonville Humane Society. A reception for family and friends is set for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 2:22 pm until 4:44 pm at Church Street Funeral and Cremation, 125 S. Church Street, Hendersonville, N.C. 28792. Please wear your favorite hat or scarf in honor of Shelia.

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Death Notices 8/5/24

Jerry "Dave" Duggin 86 Hendersonville, NC 7/31/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation Aug 17 2pm Church Street Funeral Chapel

Lorraine Cochrane 75 Hendersonville, NC 7/31/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Elizabeth deRosset Maybank Guérard Wright

Elizabeth deRosset Maybank Guérard Wright

Elizabeth “Libby” deRosset Maybank Guérard Wright, 93, died peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community. Her funeral service will be held Friday, August 9 in St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Inurnment will follow in the churchyard.

Born February 8, 1931, in Charleston, South Carolina, Libby was the youngest child of the late U.S. Senator Burnet Rhett Maybank and Elizabeth deRosset Myers Maybank.

After attending grade schools in Charleston and Columbia, moves necessitated by her father’s election as Governor and then U.S. Senator, Libby graduated high school in 1949 from the Holton-Arms School in Washington, D.C. She then attended Winthrop College and the University of South Carolina before moving back to Charleston. 

Libby spent every summer of her childhood in Flat Rock, North Carolina, and she loved staying on Highland Lake where she lived. She enjoyed riding horseback, swimming in Highland Lake, climbing Glassy Mountain, and picnics. Every Sunday she could be found at St. John in the Wilderness Church where she and her best friend, Alicia Rhett Walker, loved singing in the choir.

A member of St. Michael’s Church in Charleston, upon her marriage to Theodore Bogert Guérard on April 14, 1956, she moved down the block to worship at St. Philip’s where she held numerous volunteer positions, including helping in the nursery, sewing communion kneelers, helping many years with the church bazaar and the soup kitchen, and working at the Canterbury House. She was also a board member of The Women of St. Philip’s Church.

A dedicated preservationist, Libby was instrumental in organizing the Save Charleston Foundation to oppose destruction of historic buildings in the area of East Bay and Meeting streets by developers in the 1970s. Her work was essential in alerting the Charleston community to the potential loss of their heritage, and the Save Charleston Foundation was successful in stopping demolition. For that work, along with her support of several preservation organizations, she received the Three Sisters Award from Charleston’s Committee to Save the City.

While her volunteer work was rewarding, Libby most enjoyed spending time with Theodore and their children. Summers at Rockville fishing and crabbing and fall weekends in Flat Rock to see the leaves change were always appreciated. As “Yubby,” she was a devoted grandmother and always happy to share her stories when her grandchildren visited.   

Additional volunteer work included her memberships in the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in South Carolina, Ivy Garden Club, Huguenot Society of South Carolina, Charleston Museum, Save Charleston Foundation (board member), South Carolina Historical Society (board member), Preservation Society of Charleston, Historic Charleston Foundation (board member), Historic Charleston Foundation Aiken-Rhett Committee, E. Milby Burton Memorial Trust (original board member), Confederate Home and College (board member), Charleston Day School (original board member), Charleston Neighborhood Association (original board member), Gibbes Museum of Art, Historic Flat Rock, Inc. (board member), Ladies Aid Society of Flat Rock, and St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in Flat Rock.

After Theodore’s death in 1997, Libby was blessed to marry Capt. Richard “Dick” Taliaferro Wright, U.S. Navy (Ret.) in 1999 until his death in 2022.

She is predeceased by her parents and her siblings Burnet Rhett Maybank, Jr. and Roberta Maybank Prioleau. She is survived by her three children: Elizabeth Guérard Parker (Donald) of Charleston, Anne Guérard Coletta (Paul) of Flat Rock, North Carolina, and Russell Guérard (Tara) of Charleston; six grandchildren: Elizabeth Parker Doddington (Everitt) of Charleston, Donald Frost Parker, Jr. (Courtney) of Mount Airy, North Carolina, John Coletta of New York, New York, Aiken Guérard, Myers Guérard, and Lila Guérard all of Charleston; and two great-grandchildren: Walker and Teddy Doddington as well as beloved nieces and nephews. Additional survivors include Dick’s children: Major Benjamin Wright, USMC Reserve (Rebecca), Christian Wright (William Rashbaum), and Elizabeth Wempe (Ken) and their families. 

Memorials may be made to St. Philip’s Church (142 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401), St. John in the Wilderness Church (P.O. Box 185, Flat Rock, NC 28731), or the Charleston Museum (360 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403).

The family would like to thank the Bishop Gadsden staff for the excellent care they provided Libby.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. 

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Death Notices 7/31/24

Carol Taylor     77     Fletcher, NC     7/24/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Darlene Ann (Danko) Sowa

Darlene Ann (Danko) Sowa 12/21/1946 - 7/14/2024

Darlene Sowa passed away peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, North Carolina on Sunday, July 14, 2024 after a presumed battle with cancer. Darlene was born in Detroit, Michigan where she spent her childhood and attended grade school at St. Raymond, and high school at SS. Cyril and Methodius. She worked at Wayne State University as a secretary to one of the doctors on staff while at the same time completing her higher education to attain a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology. Darlene married the love of her life, Thomas Sowa, in 1972 and together they resided in Warren, Michigan until 2016 when they relocated to Hendersonville, North Carolina. Darlene's accomplishments were extensive and impressive. She pursued and completed courses in energy healing. She attained certification as a Healing Touch Therapist (CHTP) and performed energy focused therapy sessions for clients, family and friends. She founded PFS (Professional Fitness Systems) guiding her clients through personal fitness programs. Her passion for holistic health and exercise culminated in authoring her 2007 book "Taking Flight Through Movement" which explores how exercise with spirit can enhance every experience in our life.

Darlene's true love and legacy was her love of the wonders of nature and God's beautiful world. The Blue Ridge Mountains of Hendersonville were her oasis of peace and harmony. She initiated a hiking group and led routine hikes through the mountain trails. She acquired many friendships and experienced great joy from these experiences Darlene could feel the energy housed within the crystals and ancient rocks she collected on her journeys. She was a perpetual student of metaphysics, the universe and the power of the changing seasons, the eastern philosophy of healing, and spirituality. She was widely admired for her knowledge and avid reading in these fields. Darlene's philosophy was one of naturally focused self care, meditation, and the power of harnessing the energy within yourself.

Darlene was a loving wife, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. Darlene was pre-deceased by her mother, Marian (Pasko) Danko and father Edward Michael Danko. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Tom, and their cherished dog Maggie, who was Darlene's constant companion. She is also survived by her brother Donald Danko (Nancy) and her sister Cheryl (Danko) Fox (Mark), seven nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her undying passion for the beauty of creation and her desire to share her passion with all who knew her. Highlands Cremation & Funeral Care is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be sent through the website www.Highlandscare.com.

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Death Notices 7/24/24

Nancy Gilchrist 75 Mills River, NC 7/17/2024 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Peter Bonesteel 88 Flat Rock, NC 7/20/2024 Church Street Funeral & Cremation July 27 2:00pm Church Street Funeral Chapel

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Death Notices 7/17/24

Dorice Narins 91 Hendersonville, NC 7/05/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Cary Justice 81 Hendersonville, NC 7/11/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Robert Eicheldorfer 78 Hendersonville, NC 7/13/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Coy Merrell 95 Brevard, NC 7/13/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Death Notices 7/3/24

Richard Kamis     93     Hendersonville, NC     6/27/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Gary Semmel     75     Rutherfordton, NC     6/28/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation     Jul 3  3pm     Church Street Funeral Chapel

James Luzadder     79     Hendersonville, NC     6/29/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Nancy Harberston

Nancy Harberson, 79, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on May 2, 2024 in her hometown of Hendersonville, NC. She was born to James “Tracy” and Allene Harberson on March 11, 1945. She was a lifelong resident and proud graduate of Hendersonville High School.

Nancy was known for her kind, generous, and helpful nature. She touched the lives of many with her warmth and compassion. She had a love for children and spent much of her life caring for not only her children and grandchildren, but also those she taught at Grace Lutheran Pre-School.

She is survived by the love of her life, Bill Orr, her brother Lamar Harberson, her children Kelly Roberts (David), Tracy Rynkowski (Gene), and Glenn Dotson (Darlene), as well as her grandchildren Kaela Morgan, Catherine Morgan, Jareth Dotson, and Virginia Rynkowski.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, James Harberson.

In lieu of Flowers, please consider a contribution to Four Seasons Hospice in Nancys memory.

A Celebration of Life to honor Nancy Harberson will be held on July 1st at Hendersonville Presbyterian Church, 699 N Grove St. at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a service with a time for sharing stories and memories of Nancy. Her family would be blessed if you could join us at this time to celebrate her memory. Come in what makes you comfortable, it's what she would have wanted!

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Death Notices 6/26/24

Linda Doner-Fatland 77 Flat Rock, NC 6/16/2024 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

LaVera Kelley 80 Hendersonville, NC 6/19/2024 Church Street Funeral & Cremation Jul 1 11am Church Street Funeral Home Chapel Shepherd Memorial Park

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Joyce Youngblood

Joyce Johnson Youngblood, a cherished resident of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, at Carolina Village. Born in New Bern, North Carolina, Joyce lived a life marked by dedication to both her family and her community.

Joyce was a paralegal and later became a devoted homemaker when her children were born, displaying a remarkable balance between her professional pursuits and her love for her family. She volunteered her time to better the lives of many in our community. Her passions included tending to her beautiful garden filled with flowers, traveling to new places, and playing tennis – activities that brought her great joy and fulfillment.

A proud member of the Hendersonville High School Class of 1953, Joyce went on to attend Radford College, further enriching her life with education and experiences. She was a faithful member of Fletcher United Methodist Church, where she found spiritual nourishment and community.

Joyce is preceded in death by her loving parents, David W. Johnson and Loraine Johnson, her beloved son, John Youngblood, and her brother, David Johnson, Jr. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her surviving family members: husband of 63 years, Kenneth Youngblood; her daughter, Kaye Youngblood of Hendersonville; her grandson, Jake Youngblood of Hendersonville; sisters-in-law, Ann Allen of Hendersonville and Becky Johnson of San Diego, CA; along with nieces and nephews, Ricky Johnson (Eunie), Sherry Hougard (Steve), Beth Youngblood (Paul Jason), Josie Sidhu, Katie Henderson, Peter Youngblood (Victoria), Mary Youngblood (Luis Martinez), Megan Moore, Chance Moore, Kata Moore, Jaiden Sidhu, Isaac Henderson, Addisyn Sidhu, Mark Henderson, Michael Moore, Joe Martinez, Dean Martinez, Madison Hougard, Nate Hougard, and Shane Hougard, and extended family members who will deeply miss her presence.

The funeral service to honor Joyce’s life was held at 11 AM on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Fletcher United Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Sherrill officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hendersonville High School Scholarships, Fletcher United Methodist Church, or Hands On! Children’s Museum.

Joyce’s nurturing spirit, vibrant personality, and unwavering kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered always and forever missed by her family, friends, and community. Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and an online registry may be found at www.shulerfuneral.com

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Death Notices 6/12/24

Gwendolyn Hicks     90     Hendersonville, NC     6/4/2024     Church Street Funeral & Cremation     June 8  Pinecrest ARP Church    Shepherd Memorial Park 

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Death Notices 6/5/24

Paul Ross 79 Hendersonville, NC 5/29/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

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Death Notices 5/29/24

Roger Louise Gause 88 Saluda, NC 5/22/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation

Mickie Jean Pinckney 71 Saluda, NC 5/22/24 Church Street Funeral & Cremation May 28 1pm Saluda City Cemetery

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Death Notices 5/22/24

Judy Gosda     70     Chimney Rock, NC     5/13/24     Church Street Funeral & Cremation     May 20  6pm     Church Street Funeral

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