Gene "Pete" McMinn, Sr., 77

Gene "Pete" McMinn, Sr., 77, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Andy and Ada Mae McMinn and husband of Thelma Jones McMinn who passed away in 2001. He was also preceded in death by his son, Raymond McMinn and brother, Jack Smith.

Pete was well-known as a devoted family man and a fixture in the community. He loved the mountains, especially taking his family on picnics, and enjoyed landscaping his yard. He was employed by Moland Drysdale and attended Valley Hill Baptist Church.

Pete is survived by his children, Gene McMinn, Jr. and wife, Margie, of Hendersonville; Bill McMinn and wife, Tracey, of Rutherfordton; Marilyn Hoxit and husband, Mike, of Etowah; Eva Justice and husband, Gary, of Brevard; Barbara McMinn Griffin and Penny Taylor and her husband, Ross, all of Hendersonville; his brother, Jim McMinn of Maggie Valley; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Valley Hill Baptist Church with the Reverends Jimmy Owens and Bill Landreth officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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Frances Searcy Capell, 80

Frances Searcy Capell, 80, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Charleston, S.C., surrounded by her loving children.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeter Pritchard Searcy Sr. and Pauline Marlowe Searcy, her husband Rev. Luther Capell, a grandson, Eric Baker, three brothers, Jeter Pritchard Searcy Jr., Yates Searcy and Johnny Searcy and a sister, June Wright.

Her life's calling was to be a Godly wife to her husband and to provide a stable loving home to her children. Her greatest achievement was the investment of time, wisdom, compassion, selfless love and presence she made in her children's lives, in the lives of her grandchildren and in the lives of her great grandchildren.

She and Luther helped build Mountain View Baptist Church, Zion Hill Baptist Church and Kings Grove Baptist Church. She was a current and active member of Kings Grove Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She had been faithfully and passionately working in church for over 60 years.

Frances and her husband owned and operated Lazy Boy Travel Park.

She is survived by a son, Rev. Phillip Capell and wife, Pam, of Hendersonville; four daughters, Dale Bailey and husband, Claxton, of Hendersonville, Miriam Capell of Hendersonville, Karen Hughes and husband, Joe, of Waynesville and Michelle Capell and her wife, Heather, of Asheville; seven grandchildren, Rene Kesinger, Jamie Lambert, Nicole Blair, Kelly Alexander, Cole McMurray, William Lucas Capell and Marley Capell; eleven great-grandchildren, Lexi Roberson, Cody Roberson, Ashley Roberson, Jacob Baker, Taya Lambert, Tori Lambert, Sawyer Lambert, Austin Alexander, Norah Alexander, Emma Jane Talbert and Beckham Blair.

Other family members include; Clarence and Anne Laughter, Jim and Marie Searcy and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2014, at King's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Capell, Rev. Buddy Mullinax and Rev. Lloyd Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at King's Grove Baptist Church and at other times, they will be at the home.

Flowers are appropriate and donations may be made to the King's Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 130 Lazy Boy Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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Rev. James Manchester Hindle, 89

Rev. James Manchester Hindle, 89, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

Jim was born July 3, 1925, in Drexel Hill, Pa., to the late Howard Brooke Hindle and Marion Beach Manchester Hindle. He graduated from Upper Darby High School and Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y. He received his Masters in Theology from General Theological Seminary in New York City in 1952. He also spent a year studying at St. Augustine's College in Canterbury, England.

During World War II, he served in the Navy as an electrician aboard the U.S.S. Decker, an Atlantic convoy ship.

Jim spent his adult life as an Episcopal priest, serving parishes in Mt. Holly, Tryon and Greensboro. His first and final parish was in Bat Cave at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. He also served as chaplain and headmaster of the Bethany School in Cincinnati and as chaplain at Christ School in Arden.

Affectionately known as "Father Jim" throughout his career, he married Carol Burch in Bat Cave. They lived in Bat Cave and Hendersonville until her death in 2013.

Community service was important to Jim. In addition to mentoring young people, he served as chaplain of the Bat Cave Fire Department and VFW Post 10473. He also served on the board of Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville.

He is survived by his brother's children, Margaret Hindle Hazen of Bethesda, Md., and Donald Morris Hindle of Greenwich, N.J., as well as by the children of his two step-brothers: Robert Goldsmith, Barry Goldsmith, and Barbara Goldsmith McGuire.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Church of the Transfiguration in Bat Cave. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

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

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

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Steven "Steve" Michael Holsopple

Steven "Steve" Michael Holsopple died unexpectedly on July 11, 2014.

Steve was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and was preceded in death by his parents Al and June Holsopple. He was a 1974 graduate of Hendersonville High School and the proprietor of Western Carolina Insulation since 1981.

When not busy with the insulation company, Steve spent his spare time attending local activities around town with friends and attending various church services. He also enjoyed photography, had an immense love of cars and last but not least spending time with his mini Dachshunds who were the light of his life.

Steve is survived by his seven beloved dogs, Hannah, Montana, Cujo, Olly, Mandy, Nugget, and Roscoe P. Coltrane. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Connie Holsopple Sargent of Hendersonville; four nephews, Chris Lance and wife, Lynn, of Flat Rock, Tommy Lance and wife, Cindy, of Russellville, Ky., David Jones, Kevin Sargent of Hendersonville; great nieces and nephews, Courtney Lance, Hunter and Austin Lance, Alex, Charlie and Emma Grace Jones, and Makaylee Sargent.

A memorial service will be held  at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Horse First Baptist Church with the Reverend John Mason officiating. A private entombment will be held at Shepherd Memorial Park.

Steve had a tender heart and a great love for dogs therefore, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society.

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

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

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Eleanor Ailene Fulmer, 83

Eleanor Ailene Fulmer, 83, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

She was the daughter of the late George and Mary Rajasilta Isaacson. She was a loving wife of the late George Fulmer, a marriage of 57 years.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Barbara West, and sons Greg, Martin and Ted Fulmer. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Eleanor was a homemaker and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed singing in the choir, reading, and most of all her family.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Williams officiating.

Memorials, in her memory, may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave West, 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 arrangements.

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Dorothy Maggs, 95

Dorothy Maggs passed peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at age 95 in Hendersonville.

Born in Indiana, Pa., Dorothy was the daughter of the late Charles and Lula Stewart and the wife of the late Earl Maggs who passed away in 1986.

Before moving to Henderson County in 1981, she had resided in Maui, Hawaii and in Hilton, N.Y., for 25 years. She was a member of the English Chapel United Methodist Church of Pisgah Forest.

Dorothy is survived by her three daughters, Sherry Maggs Taber of Hilton, N.Y., Diane Maggs of Etowah and Cindy Maggs Quy of Lansing; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

No service is scheduled.

Memorials may be made to the English Chapel United Methodist Church, PO Box 1074, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768.

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Kelly McKeown Siltzer, 45

Kelly McKeown Siltzer, 45, of Hendersonville died Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Duke Medical Pavilion in Durham following a three-year battle with leukemia.

Born in Union, SC, Kelly graduated from Union High School in 1986 and completed the culinary arts program at South Seattle Community College in 1994. She most recently worked as a dental assistant at Hodges and Hodges Comprehensive Dentistry in Asheville. A member of Mills River United Methodist Church, she was also a volunteer with the church's Life Enrichment Center for senior adults.

She is survived by her husband, Jay, and son, Malachi, of Hendersonville; her parents, Walter O. and Mary McKeown; brother, Niel McKeown and his wife, Wendy; sister, Elizabeth and her husband, Victor, all of Union; and two nephews and two nieces.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Holcombe Funeral Home in Union, SC.

An additional visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Mills River United Methodist Church.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m.Thursday, July 17, at Mills River United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ed Hillman, Ashley Crowder Stanley, Paige Ann Miller and Fr. Namdev Dagam officiating. Guests are encouraged to wear bright colors. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Mills River United Methodist Men (memo: Helping Hand Fund), 137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC 28759.

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Dr. Bertil Herman van Boer, Sr. (1924-2014)

Bertil Herman van Boer, Sr. accomplished conductor, composer, concert flautist, and music educator, went to his eternal rest peacefully in Hendersonville on June 30, 2014 at the age of 90. He was a beloved mentor to young aspiring musicians, a great father, a loving husband, and a true friend.

His unique sense of humor delighted all. Once, when asked why he made the move to immigrate to the United States from his native Sweden, he explained in typical fashion, that he was tired of the cradle to grave security of Scandinavia's socialism, adding that such a system was "stifling" to the human spirit. "In Sweden, they commit suicide by the thousands out of sheer boredom. But don't get me wrong, I like the Swedes." Then, with a slowly spreading grin, he added, "I even like the Norwegians!"

His work as founder or conductor of significant music organizations included notable groups such as the San Gabriel Valley Symphony, Napa Symphony, and the Asheville Chamber Orchestra. Bertil convinced his friend, winemaker Robert Mondavi, to create the first music amphitheater at his new winery, organizing and performing programs there. As a flautist, he also founded and toured with his professional group, the Des Arts Trio, in addition to his career as a recitalist and soloist.

He wrote over 200 compositions performed in North America, Europe, and the Far East. He was known for works such as the North Carolina Medley, the Napa Valley Suite, and the Nordic Suite, many uniquely reflecting the American musical landscape.

Born in Kumla, Sweden in 1924, Bertil entered the Swedish army at the age of only 13, rising rapidly to become that country's youngest lieutenant at 17. In recognition of his musical talent, he received training at the Royal Swedish Academy in flute, conducting, and music composition, and performed with the Royal Swedish Opera. In 1947, in search of opportunity, he immigrated to the United States, becoming an American citizen in 1952.

As a music educator he began his career as head of the music department at Madison College earning a Master's degree in composition under Roy Harris at Vanderbilt University while playing first flute in the Nashville Symphony. In 1950, he taught at Florida State University, later moving to California for doctoral work at the University of Southern California. In 1960, Bertil accepted a professorship at Pacific Union College in the Napa Valley, and then at Napa College in 1964, where he taught for over 20 years. After retirement, he continued his love of teaching at Sierra Nevada College and Sierra College before moving to North Carolina in 1994.

A life-long train enthusiast, Bertil delighted in riding the finest express trains in Europe, and thrilled visitors with his model trains. He also designed and built four family homes, and was a private pilot.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Helen Shirley Bush van Boer, of Hendersonville, by their three sons, Bertil Jr., Eric, and Kenton van Boer from Washington, California and Maine, and by two grandchildren, Aaron and Alexander van Boer, all of whom deeply miss him.

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Rosemary Boyd, 81

Rosemary Boyd, 81, of Hendersonville passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Pardee Hospital.

Born in Charleston, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Wilamina Hooks. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Boyd, Sr. who passed away in April of 2014.

Rosemary was a homemaker who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a member of Fruitland United Methodist Church and a member of the Daughters of the Nile which is affiliated with Omar Temple.

Rosemary is survived by her son, William Boyd, Jr. and his wife, Brenda, of Hendersonville; daughter, Connie Harkins and her husband, Tim, of Charleston, S.C.; two granddaughters, Katie and Amy Muckenfuss of Charleston, S.C.; brother-in-law, Lewis Boyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Fruitland United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jerry Warren and Steve Jones officiating. The family will receive friends on hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Carolina Memorial Gardens in N. Charleston, S.C.

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Taylor Vincent Drake

Taylor Vincent Drake, infant son of James and Brandy Beddingfield Drake, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Mission Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Katherine Tracy Hedrick.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Gary Beddingfield of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Edward and Janice Drake of Hendersonville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mtn. Valley Baptist Church in Green River. Rev. Shannon Owen will officiate.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Baptist Church, 65 Mtn. Valley Cemetery Rd., Zirconia, NC 28790.

To offer condolences and sign and online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Mike Fox, Sr., 64

Mike Fox, Sr., 64, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 10, 2014, surrounded by his family at his home after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of Rachel Willis Fox of Del Rio, Tenn., and the late Lovell Fox. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Fox.

Mike was Assistant Manager in the Produce Department of Harris-Teeter and attended Mud Creek Baptist Church. He served as a volunteer coach with Henderson County Parks and Recreation and was the former President of Babe Ruth Baseball.

In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Susie Fox of Hendersonville; two sons, Mike "Mickey" Fox, Jr. and wife, Lisa, and Nick Fox and wife, Veronica, all of Hendersonville; four grandchildren, Preston, Haley, Ayden and Lauren; two brothers, Don Fox and wife, Charlotte, of Del Rio, Tenn., and Doug Fox and his wife, Jeanane, of Parrotsville, Tenn.; one sister, Debbie Hurt of North Wilkesboro; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Del Rio, Tenn., with Pastor Bill Murr officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Henderson County Youth Softball and Henderson County Youth Baseball, PO Box 343, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Patricia "Pat" Harvey, 65

Patricia "Pat" Harvey, 65, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Harvey, Jr. who died in 2003; her brother, Jackie Taylor; sister, Betty Golightly; and daughter, Kim Harvey Jones.

Pat was an employee of Walmart where she had worked in the Shoe Department for 17 years. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and watching the birds in her yard. Pat especially loved spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her family. A member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, she was very devoted to the Lord and spent a lot of time studying her Bible.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Ellen Harvey Rhodes; son, Hal "Bubba" Robert Harvey and his wife, Libby; grandchildren, Elizabeth Rhodes, Alexis Carswell, William Cole Harvey, Amelia Jones and Wheeler Jones; great-grandchildren, Shane Garrett and Jade Ogletree; brothers, Sonny Taylor of Georgia and Charles Taylor and wife, Cathey; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Oakdale Cemetery in Hendersonville. The Reverend Danny Pridmore will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday 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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1st Sgt. Rodric Vance Dalton

1st Sgt. Rodric Vance Dalton was called home to meet our Lord Tuesday, July 08, 2014.

He was preceded in death by his father Dennis Dalton Sr.

He graduated from Edneyville High School in 1975, attended Mars Hill College and received his bachelor degree from Excelsior College. Rod joined the Army in 1983 and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received the Bronze Star for bravery in combat among other accolades. Rod retired after 22 years of service in 2004. He was a ROTC instructor at Radford University and VA Tech from 2007. He retired in June 2014.

He was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church.

Rod was dedicated to his family and country and was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother.

Rod leaves behind his wife Gail Hudspeth Dalton of 32 years, their children, Adam Dalton, Travis Dalton, and daughter Aaron Dalton Graves and husband Clark, and grandson Dennis Franklin Graves, his mother Joyce Kidd Dalton, two sisters, Lois Dalton Fulcher and husband Daniel and Pamela Dalton Reese and husband Tim and his big brother Dennis Dalton Jr. [ Eddie ] and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mountain Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Garren officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard and Fort Bragg.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Jackson Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers in memory of Rod donations may be made to;Wounded Warrior Project, 
PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to Mission Hospital, Heart Center or Neruosciences Unit; 509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC 28801 or Mountain Home Baptist Church; P.O. Box 288 Edneyville, NC 28727.

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

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Wanda Harding Brown, 48

Wanda Harding Brown, 48, of Mountain Home went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Brian Center of Hendersonville after an extended illness.

She was a daughter of Alvin Harding of Mountain Home and the late Dena Harding who died in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jeffrey Stone. Wanda was a member of Soul Harvest Baptist Church and a lifelong devoted daughter, sister and mother.

In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Jerry Brown of East Rock Flat; daughters, Tracy Stone, Teresa Brown and Melissa Brown all of East Flat Rock; son, Dustin Brown and fiancée, Nicole of Asheville; six grandchildren; sister, Kay Dukes and husband Craig of Mountain Home; brother, Michael Harding of TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service is planned and the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, at the home of Alvin Harding.

An online register book and sympathy card is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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

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Steven Lanier Smith, 62

Steven Lanier Smith, 62, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Steven was the oldest son of the late Gerald L. Smith and Alice Gilbert Smith. He worked at Continental-Teves for the last several years. Steven was of the Baptist Faith. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years, Judy C. Smith; a daughter, Stephanie Smith Hamilton and husband Bryan and son Noah of Hendersonville; sons, Jason R. Smith and wife Crystal of Hendersonville and Chase W. Smith of Brevard; sister, Debra S. Jones and husband Larry of Augusta, GA; brother, Dennis R. Smith and wife Pamela of Hendersonville; nephew, Trooper Kyle Smith; a number of aunts and uncles; and many stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Four Seasons Hospice and the Elizabeth House and its caregivers for their extraordinary service.

A reception in honor of Steve's life will be held from 1-4 PM on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Fruitland Baptist Church, 150 College Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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Evona H. Worsham, 78

Evona H. Worsham, 78, went home to be with the Lord that she loved so much.

She was a daughter of the late Jerry and Bessie Kuykendall Henderson.

Evona is survived by her son Clifford Worsham and his wife Wendy; her daughters Linda Williams and her husband Michael and Ruthann Worthington and her husband David. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren; and a much loved and cherished friend Kenneth Walker who she cared for deeply. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews; her sister Ruth Nicholson, brother Lee Henderson and his wife Louise and sister-in-law Wanda Henderson.

She loved her family deeply and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.

In addition to her parents Jerry and Bessie Henderson, she was preceded by her husband Troy Dean Worsham, son Terry Dean Worsham, brothers Joseph and Berlin Henderson.

A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m. at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors.

In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials in her memory be made to World Outreach Center, P.O. Box 3478 Fort Mill, SC 29708.

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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Marion Joan Stockman, 81

Marion Joan Stockman, 81, of Hendersonville died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Pardee Hospital.

Mrs. Stockman was born Feb. 28, 1933, in Flint, Mich., to the late Theodore and Alfonsena Hackett.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years Maurice C. Stockman, sons Robert Stockman of Texas, Tony Stockman of Pennsylvania, Jim Stockman and Bill Stockman of the home, and one daughter Mary Ellen Stockman of the home; other survivors include 3 grandchildren, Jill, Jenifer, Nicholas and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Vocational Solutions, 2110 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726.

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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Deaver Lewis Cairnes, 82

Deaver Lewis Cairnes, 82, of Hendersonville died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Cairnes was born Sept. 11, 1931, in Horse Shoe to the late Lewis Jefferson Cairnes and Veda Sue Moffitt Cairnes. He was a member of Horse Shoe Baptist Church and retired from Ecusta as a machinist after 37 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alma and their two infant daughters, as well as, his second wife Sara Davenport Cairnes.

Deaver, a Navy veteran, served on the USS Bremmerton, from 1952 to 1956 during the Korean Conflict. He was the Past Master of Kedron Lodge 387 AF & AM, a member of the York Rite of Asheville, the Oasis Shrine, and the Hendersonville Shrine Club where he enjoyed being a member of the Clown Unit.

He is survived by daughter Teresa Link and her husband Michael of Hendersonville and son Doug Davenport and his wife Teri of Charlotte; two grandchildren Benjamin and Katelyn. Other survivors include a brother-in-law Bill E. Holden of Horse Shoe and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, from the Mausoleum Chapel at Shepherd Memorial Park followed by a service conducted by Rev. Tollie Cunningham with Military Honors. A Masonic graveside service conducted by Kedron Lodge will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Shepherd Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Shiners' Children Hospital or to Horse Shoe Baptist Church.

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

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

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Elsie J. Pugh, 78

Elsie J. Pugh, 78, of Hendersonville died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

She lived many years in Asheville before moving to Hendersonville 15 years ago. She was a great entrepreneur having owned and operated several businesses with her husband through the years. She was very involved in the community and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Pugh.

She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Staszak and her husband Mike; three sons, Tim Pugh, Bob Pugh and David Pugh; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the funeral home.

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

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

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Mary Jane Dritt Huntsinger, 87

Mary Jane Dritt Huntsinger, 87, died June 26, 2014, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

She is survived by her 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

The family requests that any donation be made, in her name, to your favorite charity.

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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