Helen Denny Woodman, 95

Helen Denny Woodman, 95, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

Born in Newark, N.J., she was a daughter of the late Herbert L. and Florence C. Denny. She graduated from Columbia High School in Maplewood, N.J., and from Hood College, Frederick, Md., followed by a year at Berkely Secretarial School in East Orange, N.J. She worked as a Legal Secretary in Newark, NY City and Summit. She lived in New Jersey until she retired to Hendersonville in 1986.

She was a member of the Joseph McDowell Chapter of the NSDAR and enjoyed Western Square dancing for about 30 years both in New Jersey and Hendersonville. She was the family genealogist for her husband's family as well as her own. She was a member of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a son, Wesley G. Woodman, Jr. and his wife Linda of Flemington, N.J.; a daughter, Nanci W. Perlstein and her husband Robert of Asheville; four grandchildren, Shannon Woodman, Michael Woodman, Kira Bouchonnet and Jennifer Perlstein; a brother, Clinton G. Denny and his wife Katharine of Hockessin, Del.; a nephew, James B. Denny; two nieces, Elizabeth D. Camody and Virginia D. Longfellow.

A private Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorials can be sent to Pinecrest Presbyterian Church.

A guest book and sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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

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Dennis Bryan Duncan, 57

Dennis Bryan Duncan, 57, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord, Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Dan "Chinaman" Duncan, his maternal grandparents, Grady and Lucille Lister and his paternal grandparents, Hubert and Willie Duncan.

He was a member of the Hendersonville First Church of The Nazarene.

He is survived by his two sons, Bryan Duncan of East Flat Rock and Dylan Duncan of Balsam Grove; his mother, Kathy Ward of East Flat Rock; two grandchildren, Malachi Duncan and Cassidy Star Duncan; a brother, Allen Duncan of East Flat Rock and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014,  in the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Oliver and Eric Dolinger officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731.

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

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Daniel "Dan" P. Grapes, 68

Daniel "Dan" P. Grapes, 68, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Marshall, Mo., he was a son of the late Leo and Melissa Grapes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Grapes.

Dan served in the US Army and had resided in Henderson County for the past 15 years. Well-known for his lifelong passion for fishing, he enjoyed being a self-employed fishing guide for a number of years and was famous for his fried fish and hushpuppies. He also enjoyed hunting. Dan was also well-known as "Mr. Fix-it" and for growing his upside-down tomatoes. An avid fan of "Law and Order," he always had the program playing on the TV at home. A very simple man, he loved his steak and potatoes.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Dan cherished every opportunity he had to enjoy his grandchildren. He had a very generous soul.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sheila Thompson Grapes of Hendersonville; two daughters, Stephanie Davis and husband, Michael, of Inola, Okla., and Stacy Casey of Tulsa, Okla.; and grandchildren, Patience Jones, Melody Cochran, Justin Davis, Dalton Davis and Reece Casey.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2014 at Shuler Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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David A. Walsh

David A. Walsh of Hendersonville died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014.

He was born in Oak Park, Ill., on July 25, 1943. Son of Alice Clarkson and Burnett Walsh. He leaves behind brothers: Michael Edward, Richard James, Thomas Alan, Patrick John, and Stephen Robert Walsh, their wives and children. David is survived by Shirley Myers Walsh, his wife of 41 years.

He was in commercial insurance sales, a land developer in Will County, Ill., and co-owner with his wife of Antiques Unique in Frankfort, Ill.

David and Shirley moved to Hendersonville  in 2001 and became active members of Saint James Episcopal Church. He was a volunteer at the Medical Loan Closet, Carpenter's Club, Habitat Blitz Builds, and was seated on the Vestry at St. James. David's passion was helping others. He made numerous mission trips to Jamaica, New Orleans and Galveston. He was one of the founders of Feed the Kids Coalition, providing hot meals every Friday to the children at the Boys & Girls Club. He had served on the Vestry and numerous committees at Grace Episcopal, his former church in New Lenox, Ill. David was the founder and first board chairman of the Main Street Program in Frankfort, Ill.

A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made: to Feed the Kids Coalition, PO Box 1572, Hendersonville, 28793 or the Medical Loan Closet, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville 28792

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William Edward "Strawberry" Murray, 67

William Edward "Strawberry" Murray, 67, of Horse Shoe, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

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Eugene Harold "Harry" Bryant, 90

Eugene Harold "Harry" Bryant, 90, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Carolina Village.

Harry was born on May 22, 1924, and raised in Stedman. He joined the US Navy during WWII serving on the USS Iowa in the Pacific and married Kathryn Stanley of Tabor City on April 10, 1944, while in the service. Upon completion of his military duty, he returned to Tabor City where he began a career with CSX Railroad (Atlantic Coastline). He and Kathryn lived in several communities in North Carolina and Dillon, S.C., retiring in 1986 after more than 40 years of service with CSX.

In his youth, Harry developed a passion for tennis and played frequently into his late 80s. He also enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening and during the summer months would share many of the vegetables he grew with friends and neighbors. Refinishing antique furniture was another of his pastimes. Harry's faith in God was lived through his service as a Deacon as well as various lay leadership positions in the Baptist church.

Upon retirement, he and Kathryn moved to Hendersonville, where Harry enjoyed regular tennis matches, church life and fellowship with friends. When Kathryn became ill, he devoted his attention to her until her death in 2006, concluding a marriage of 62 years. He volunteered with Meals On Wheels, Mainstay and Four Seasons Hospice during his retirement years.

He is survived by three sons, Dr. David Bryant and wife Pat of Charlotte, Daniel Bryant and wife Anita of Dana,  and Stephen Bryant and wife Sharon of Columbia, S.C.; four grandchildren, Jeff Bryant and wife April of Tarboro, Dr. Kristen McKnight and husband John of Kannapolis, Peyton Bryant and Paige Bryant both of Columbia, S.C.; two great grandchildren, Mallory Bryant and Austin Bryant both of Tarboro, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Bryant, a son, Patrick Bryant, his parents, William Bryant and Mary Burts Bryant and his siblings, Gordon Bryant, Russell Bryant, Dorothy Bridges and Jack Bryant.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.r 14, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, with Rev. Wally Shamburger officiating. Dr. George Jones Sunday School Class at First Baptist will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary.

The family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 312 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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William C. Guiney, 82

William C. Guiney, 82, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 unexpectedly after a short illness.

He was a native of Cambridge, Mass., and a son of the late John F. and Margaret Guiney. He was also preceded in death by his wife Isabelle.

William served in the U.S Navy during the Korean War and had a long career with New England Telephone Company before retiring in 1988. He was a founding member of the Bay A's, the Blue Ridge Riders, and a member of several antique car clubs. He will be remembered for his love of family and friends, immense knowledge of cars, and his mechanical abilities.

He is survived by his daughters, Ann Panetta and husband, Tom of Hudson, Mass., Amy Parce and husband, Paul of Hendersonville; son, John Guiney and wife, Karen of Braintree, Mass.; granddaughter, Allison Panetta of Hudson, Mass., and many adopted grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 PM, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, at First Baptist Church Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

The family requests that antique car owners drive their cars to the memorial service and park in the designated area in the 4th avenue parking lot of First Baptist Church Hendersonville.

An online guest book is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Fleurette Kling, 86

Fleurette Kling, 86, of Hendersonville died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Eugene Harold "Harry" Bryant, 90

Eugene Harold "Harry" Bryant, 90, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 at Carolina Village.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements

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Kathryn L. Brown, 89

Kathryn L. Brown, 89, joined her Heavenly Father when she passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at her home in Heritage Lodge.

She was preceded in that journey by her beloved husband, Robert M. Brown, her son Rodney M. Brown, her parents L.J. and Gertrude Stanley, and her brother Raymond Stanley.

Born Aug. 12, 1925, in Miami, Fla., she has lived in Henderson County since 1987.

She is survived by her son and his wife, Ken and Connie Brown, of Laurel Park; her grandchildren, Kenneth Brown, Jr. of Sweden and Alison Brown of Aiken, S.C.; her special niece and husband, Linda and Ed Swims, of Asheville; her sister and husband, Ranelle and Tom Duncan of Florida, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Kathryn's smile and welcoming spirit will live in our hearts and memories forever. The family would like to express a special "thank you" to the staff at Heritage Lodge for all their care, love and attention during her residency. Remembrances to the Alzheimer's Association are welcomed.

A graveside service for the family will be arranged by Jackson Funeral Service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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

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Patricia Diane Ball Morgan, 55

Patricia Diane Ball Morgan, 55, of Tuxedo died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Pardee Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born Nov. 10, 1958, she was the daughter of Lafoy and Beulah Ellen Allison Ball of Horse Shoe. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Jacob Satterfield, brother-in-law David Allison and her mother and father-in-law, William and Ellen Morrison.

A member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, she worked for a number of years at J.P. Stevens. She was a loving Grandma.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband of 31 years, David Luther Morgan; one son, David Luther "D.J." Morgan Jr.; one daughter, Sarah Satterfield; three grandchildren, Jude Satterfield, Lilly and Hazel Morgan; six sisters, Sharon Allison, Mary Harwood Dalton (Steve), Debbie Summey (Jeff), Lynn Pope (Ben}) Julie Ball (Alan), and Pam McCarson (Mack); one brother, Lafoy Ball Jr, sister-in-law, Jean Lamonica and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Mud Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Honeycutt officiating. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the service in the church.

The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and other caregivers at Pardee Hospital who cared for Diane during her illness.

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

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Kathyrn L. Brown, 89

Kathyrn L. Brown, 89, joined her Heavenly Father when she passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at her home in Heritage Lodge.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Mary Ann Erickson, 75

Mary Ann Erickson, 75, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, August 30th at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witness.

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Bethel Allean "Betty" Smith, 85

Bethel Allean "Betty" Smith, 85, of Fruitland passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie James Hall and Aldamae Banks Hall, her husband, Clyde W. Smith, two brothers, Jack and Robert Hall and two sisters, Fanny Cantrell and Martha Morris.

Betty retired from J.P Stephens after 30 years of service and had also worked at Mountain Top Sewing and the Hampton Inn. She was a member of the First Church of The Nazarene.

She is survived by her care-giver and niece, Elizabeth Cantrell of Fruitland; a daughter, Judy Smith Mintz of Flat Rock; a son, Clyde Anthony Smith (Konda) of Flat Rock; two brothers, Ralph Hall (Doris) of Flat Rock and William Hall (Nancy) of Washington State; four grandchildren, Donna Heaton, Thomas E. Dills II (Lisa), Austin Smith and Anthony Smith Jr.; four great grandchildren, Michelle, Carlos II, Michael and Carmen; six great-great grandchildren, Dezanyia, Destiny, Eliah, Jacob, Carlos III and Naddia and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at the First Church of The Nazarene with Rev. Sherman Waters officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Kristen Simmons

Kristen Simmons passed away peacefully on August 18, 2014, at Four Seasons Hospice with her husband Samuel and parents close by.

Kristen was born in Elgin, IL, graduated from high school in Williamsport, Pa., and received her B.S. from the Syracuse University College of Nursing in 1996. After an internship in NICU at SUNY Syracuse, her work as a traveling nurse took her to Madison, Wisc.; Johns Hopkins; Seattle Children's Hospital; Albuquerque, NM; and finally to NICU in Greenville, SC. She worked in NICU and then Vascular Surgery at Mission Hospital in Asheville for about ten years. Kristen was passionate about children and her professionalism as a nurse.

Her enthusiasm for the outdoors led Kristen into Native American tracking and outdoor survival skills, backpacking, camping, and kayaking. She worked as a counselor-guide in a wilderness survival program for at-risk teenagers. She and her husband, Samuel Ray Simmons, met as kayakers and married on May 20, 2006, sharing a great love of

adventure and the out of doors.

Kristen has imparted her joy for life and her love of books, music, yoga, knitting, kayaking, and out-of-doors
adventure to her daughter Lily, now 10 years old, a beginning kayaker and violinist.

Kristen is survived by her husband Samuel Ray Simmons and their daughter Lily Marie, her parents, Susan and Arnold Andresen of Brevard, along with her aunts and cousins.

Her friends will forever remember her fierce courage, her inquiring spirit, and her dedication to her daughter and husband.

A memorial celebration of Kristen's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church at 256 E. Main St., Brevard.

In lieu of flowers, Kristen's family requests that donations be made to a fund for Lily's education. Checks should be made to Lily Simmons and mailed to Lily Simmons Custodial Account, First Citizens Bank, ATTN: Jay Wilderman, P.O. Box 749, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Rosa Elizabeth Newman Rowe, 102

Rosa Elizabeth Newman Rowe, 102, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Coatsworth Newman and Dovie Justus Newman; her husband, Robert Rowe; a daughter, Alice Jones; a sister, Ethel Mason Lynn and a brother, Leonard Newman.

She and her husband loved to travel and go camping. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since 1953.

She is survived by two sons, David Coatsworth Rowe (Barbara) of Columbus, and Edward Lee Rowe (Susan) of Hendersonville; two daughters, Cathy Wilkie (Gene) of Mtn. Home, and Betty Adams (Dennis) of Hendersonville; 14 grandchildren, Fred, Archie, Lisa, Jeff, Bryce, Holly, Heidi, Bonnie, Becky, David Jr, Deborah, Curtis, Jonathan and Allen; 27 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Marc Swearingen officiating. Her body will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service in the church. A private burial will follow in the Dunlap Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brevard Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund, 3535 Asheville Hwy, Pisgah Forest NC 28768-7802.

Rosa's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Randy Tryon for his excellent care of our mother.

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

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Mildred Omega Kelly Garey, 98

Mildred Omega Kelly Garey, 98, of Hendersonville passed away to her rest Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at her residence.

A longtime resident of Mountain Home, Mildred was born June 3, 1916, in Carroll County, Tenn., to the late John William Kelly and Mary Leona Brown Kelly. She was a 1935 graduate of Milan High School in Milan, Tenn. She later married the late James Elmo Garey on Dec. 26, 1936.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Jimmie Kelly Garey, a grandson James Douglas Garey, a sister Vennie Mae Port and a brother Hubert Kelly.

In 1952, Mildred and James, moved to Western North Carolina to be close to family and to have the opportunity to provide their children a Christian education. Mildred was a homemaker, and in addition to raising her children, she helped her husband through the years with bookkeeping and running errands for their family owned business. She was an active member in the Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church and later the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church. She also volunteered at the Fletcher Hospital, now Park Ridge Hospital and served as a member of the auxiliary board.

She is survived by her two daughters Mary Garey Orr of Overland Park, Kan., Delphia Garey Hyams and her husband Butch of Asheville and a son Charles Garey of Mt. Home. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be heldat 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Road, officiated by Pastor Brent Sedgwick. Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum of Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice of Hendersonville and/or to Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA).

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge arrangements.

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June M. Anderson, 82

June M. Anderson, 82, of Hendersonville died at The Elizabeth House on Aug. 13, 2014.

She was born June 22, 1932, in Evanston, Ill., to the late Gilbert B. and Hazel Wagner Seehausen.

She attended Northwestern University and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in speech therapy. She married Ronald D. Anderson on July 6, 1957 in Chicago.

She had a full and adventurous life living with her family overseas in London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam for 13 years, and traveled to 85 countries. She raised her family with love and understanding, influencing them by the way she lived her life.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years Ronald Anderson; her two sons Russell and his wife Lori Anderson, Roger and his wife Tracey Anderson; and daughter Julie and and her husband Glenn Gass; other survivors include five grandsons and two granddaughters. They provided her with pure joy. She will be in her family's hearts forever.

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 arrangements.

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Alma Rhodes Ballard, 85

Alma Rhodes Ballard, 85, of Horse Shoe passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at her home.

Born in Saluda, she was a daughter of the late Harrison Reece Rhodes, Sr. and Noda Pace Rhodes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alvin Ballard; two brothers, Lindsey Rhodes and Grayson Rhodes; three sisters, Agnes Ballard (her twin), Altas Collins and Ader Babb and a son, Hilliard Lee Ballard.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail Brooks and her husband Don of Six Mile, S.C.; a grandson, Barry Brooks of Horse Shoe; one sister, Mary Ann Murr of Moshiem, Tenn.; two brothers, Harrison Rhodes, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Saluda and Hilliard Rhodes of East Flat Rock.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014.

To offer condolences please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Harold H. Host, 86

Harold H. Host, 86, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

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