Patricia Owensby Howard

Patricia Owensby Howard of Cedar Mountain and Cape Coral, Fla., passed to her heavenly home on Monday, April 7, 2014, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Fla.

She was blessed with two special aunts, Judy McCrary who was her rock, and Evelyn Bowles (Dabba) who spent the last four months in Florida as a loving caregiver for Pat.

Born April 28, 1949 in Fletcher, she was the granddaughter of the late Mark and Dale Owensby. She was married to her beloved husband Horace Gregory Howard, Sr. in 1976 until his death in 1999. She worked as a supervisor at US Airways in Winston-Salem.

Pat was a loving and caring person who will be dearly missed by many special family and friends. She loved the freedom she felt as she rode her Harley "Porky" in the wind. Her favorite song was, "Jesus Take the Wheel". Her great passion for her furry friends brought her much joy — her dog Sissy, a little squirrel Henry and Pretty Girl, a bear who visited her home often in Cedar Mtn. at meal time.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Transylvania County Humane Society, PO Box 1288, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768.

A special thank you to all of the bikers who will make her wish come true, when she is laid to rest and they leave the cemetery with a roar.

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John Henry Krichbaum, 101

John Henry Krichbaum, 101, of Hendersonville died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Hendersonville Health & Rehab.

Mr. Krichbaum was born April 14, 1912, in Chicago to the late John and Annie Smith Krichbaum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Eleanore who died in 2006; two brothers and two sisters.

During John's career of 42 years he worked at the 1st National Bank of Chicago as an Internal Auditor. After his retirement John and Eleanore retired to Lehigh Acres, Fla., where they lived for 34 years before moving to the Hendersonville area.

John was an avid baseball fan. His White Sox's won the World Series in 2005. He was a kind, loving, gentle man who influenced those who knew him. He attended Living Savior Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his son Don and wife Sue Krichbaum of Hendersonville; grandson Randy and wife Margaret Krichbaum of Turner Valley, Alberta, Canada; ten nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2014, at Spring Arbor West with Pastor Caleb Kurbis officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Living Savior Lutheran Church 301 Overlook Rd Asheville, NC 28803.

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 R. Rucker, 90

Dorothy R. Rucker, 90, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

A native of Paducah, Ky., and a resident of Henderson County for 26 years, she was a daughter of the late Sigmund and Sarah Rossuly. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Rucker; a brother; five sisters; and a grandson.

Dorothy was a member of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, loved sewing quilts for Elizabeth House, reading, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Jane Davis and husband Edward of Tega Cay, S.C., James Rucker and wife Patsy of Locust Grove, Ga.; Judith Hetrick of Havana, Fla.; grandchildren, Kate, Olivia, Jennifer B., Joanna H., Jeffrey P. and wife Christy, Denise and Hal; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Lauren; great-great- grandchild, Caden; sister-in-law, Mary Tucker; several nieces and nephews and a very special niece and nephew Ann Tucker Romano and Douglas Morris.

A service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.

An online register book and sympathy cards are available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Marion Strassburg-Davis

Marion Strassburg-Davis of Hendersonville died Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at her residence.

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James David Nagell, Jr., 57

James David Nagell, Jr., 57, of Hendersonville died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, SC.

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Dianna C. Green, 66

Dianna C. Green, 66, of Hendersonville died Friday, April 11, 2014, at her residence.

She was born on Jan. 1, 1948, in Henderson County to Edith Sexton Clayton and the late Bill Clayton. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Green.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Mrs. Green was employed by Duke Energy and recently retired after 36 years of employment. She was a very kind, loving, and caring mother and grandmother. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Edith Clayton; two sons, Cameron Green, Loren Green; two grandsons, Chandler Green and Mason Green; two brothers, Harry Clayton and Donald Clayton; sister, Shirley Harrelson; one niece; five nephews; three great-nephews; and seven great-nieces.

Cryptside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Shannon Owen officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

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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Dianna C. Green

Dianna C. Green of Hendersonville died Friday, April 11, 2014, at her residence.

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Agnes Camp, 83

Agnes Camp, 83, of Hendersonville died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Mountain View Assisted Living.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

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

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John Burnell Williams, 73

John Burnell Williams, 73, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rome and Essie Justice Williams, a son Terry Williams, his first wife Katherine Cantrell Williams and two brothers, Broadus and Cham Williams.

He graduated from the Production School at Coca Cola in Atlanta, worked for Coca Cola for many years, Southern Alarm, French Broad River Decoy Company and retired from Osborne Oldsmobile.

He was a member of Union Hill Holiness Baptist Church.

He was an avid woodworker, loved crafts and helping people.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Betty Jackson Williams; three sons, Johnny Williams of Brevard, Teddy Williams and his wife Claudia of Saluda and Gary Laughter and his wife Lisa of Hendersonville; a daughter, Pauline Fisher and her husband Vaughn of Arden; five sisters, Helen Merrell, Dorothy Taylor, Annette Johnson, Marita Case and her husband Jack and Lorraine Constance; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Doug Carroll officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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

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Frank James Dell'Aglio, Jr., 81

Frank James Dell'Aglio, Jr., 81, passed away April 10, 2014, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

He was born Oct. 6, 1932 in Jersey City, N.J., to the late Frank James and Agnes Force Dell'Aglio, Sr.

Frank was a US Air Force veteran and worked as a contractor in construction before his retirement. His family and friends will remember him as someone who loved to make people laugh and enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed cooking and watching the NY Yankees, and NY Giants football. He was also a big aviation buff.

Frank is survived by his wife Molly, his children Frank III, David, Angela Stoner, Veronica Sanchez, Andrew, Gene, William and Christine Thomas. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service from 3-4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in his memory be made to the American Heart Association.

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

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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John H. Krichbaum, 101

John H. Krichbaum, 101, of Hendersonville passed away April 6, 2014.

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Pearl Lindsey Henderson, 87

Pearl Lindsey Henderson, 87, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from Universal Health Care.

She was the daughter of the late Berry and Polly Hagans Locklear and wife of the late Fred Henderson. She was preceded in death by two sons John Lindsey and Robert Earl Lindsey, her brother Joe Henry Parham and two sisters, Ruth Willis and Sarah Anders.

She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. She loved to garden, listening to ole time gospel music and loved to fly.

Survivors include one son, Paul Lindsey of Dana,; six daughters, Susie Hosom and her husband Rex of Malta, Ohio, Dorothy Pearl Hyder of Hixtson, Tenn., Betty Jones and her husband Larry of Fletcher, Mary Fletcher and her husband David of Flat Rock, Carolyn Wasson and her husband Bill of Hendersonville and Lisa Henderson McDonald and her husband Steve of Lillington; one sister, Ruby Lott of Nashville, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday April 12, 2014, at the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with the Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

At other times the family will be at the home of her son Paul.

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

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Lillian Geraldine "Jerry" Wiser

Lillian Geraldine "Jerry" Wiser died April10, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.

She was born November 23, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. daughter of Frank and Catherine{Dunbar)Eibeck. She spent a good part of her life in Peoria and Chicago, Ill. and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. in 1966. She met her husband Howard in 1969 and they were married in 1971.

Geraldine loved to crochet and made every member of her family an afghan or a baby blanket and also made many blankets for the Linus foundation and also for unwed mothers. She also loved to read and travel. She will be dearly missed by her husband and family.

Geraldine is survived by her husband of 42 years Howard, sons Gerald and his wife Rita Sanderson of PA, Terry and wife Luisa Sanderson of Calif. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; 3 stepsons Larry, Stephen and Raymond Wiser, 5 step grandchildren, and 9 step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Larry and daughter Sherry, and her grandson Danny.

No local services are planned.

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

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Christa Hoegger

Christa Hoegger, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014.

She was a native of Greenlawn, NY, and a resident of Henderson County for 17 years. Mrs. Hoegger was the daughter of Henry and Karla Classen and was also preceded in death by her brother Peter Classen and his wife Louise.

She worked at Huntington Hospital as a register nurse for 12 years and at Etowah Methodist Preschool for 5 years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was in the church choir.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Grace Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends following the service.

Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Otto Hoegger; daughters, Barbara Ivey and husband Randal, Diane Langan and husband Eric; grandchildren, Emma and John Patrick Langan; brother, Walter Classen and wife Elaine; and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Amal Das, Dr. Randy Tryon, the staff at Pardee Pavilion, Spring Arbor and Four Seasons Hospice.

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

A register book and sympathy cards are available by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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William Hobart Burch Jr., 90

William Hobart Burch Jr., 90, of Lake Lure went to live with his maker Wednesday, April 8, 2014, at his residence.

He was born to the late William and Agnes Burch, July 5, 1923, in Fowler, Kan..

William graduated from Fowler High School in 1941 and attended Kansas State University, Kansas University and Ohio State University and received his Medical degree from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1950. He married Kathleen Imel in 1958 and lived in Bave until 1959 when they moved to Lake Lure.

William served in the US Army during World War II, as a conscientious objector, from 1942 to 1946. William was a regimental surgeon with the 82nd Airborne Division and during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.

William started his medical service to the community in Hickory Nut Gorge in 1953 and moved to the current location in Lake Lure in 1987 where continued to practice medicine until he retired in March 2014.

William was an active community member in the Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Gorge communities and was instrumental in forming the fire and rescue volunteer services that are in place today.

He is preceded in death by his first wife Elaine Hershey, daughter Patty Lee Hass and son William Scott Burch.

Dr. Burch is survived by his wife, Kathleen; and two children Robin Elaine Parton of Rutherfordton and Jo Marple of Weaverville. He is also survived by four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Church of the Transfiguration with the Rev. Robert Mugan officiating. The family will receive friends after the committal service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials be made to the Church of the Transfiguration Building Fund, P.O. Box 130, Bat Cave, NC 28710.

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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Lillian Sanders Talton Coiner, 86

Lillian Sanders Talton Coiner, 86, of Hendersonville died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at her residence.

She was born in Smithfield on Aug. 6, 1927, to the late Ralph Wingate Talton and Clyde Ellington Sanders Talton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis M. Coiner, who died September 4, 2004; and her only sister, Lady Talton Faircloth.

Lillian met a dashing young law student who enjoyed her love of the English language while they both were students at East Carolina College. She married Frank on June 18, 1949 and began teaching school while Frank attended law school. After his graduation in 1952, Frank answered a newspaper advertisement placed by Judge O.B. Crowell for a law clerk in Hendersonville. After moving to Hendersonville, Lillian took on her most cherished role as a fulltime wife and mother.

She was a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church where she served on the Altar Guild. She was a leader in the community through her memberships of not only the Junior Welfare Club as well as the Junior Woman's Club. She was a former member of the Hendersonville Cotillion Club and was an active member of the Hendersonville Country Club for over 50 years where Frank served as a past president. After moving to the Bridge at Lake Point Landing in 2010, Lillian continued to enjoy playing bridge as well as playing scrabble with her numerous friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Cristy Coiner O'Herron of Hendersonville, Kimberley Hempen and her husband, Ryan of Marietta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Adam Francis O'Herron of Hendersonville, Captain Jacob Hempen, USMC of San Diego, Arthur Hempen of Marietta, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2014, at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church with Father H. Alexander Viola officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to The Storehouse, 627 7th Avenue East, 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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Frank Cairnes, age 74

Frank Cairnes, age 74, of Mills River died Friday, April 4, 2014, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Shepherd Memorial Park.

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

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Rosella B. Day, 90

Rosella B. Day, age 90, of Etowah died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Cardinal Care Center.

She was born June 16, 1923, in Transylvania County to the late William Thurman Ball and Pearl Baynard Ball. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Day in 1991; four sons, Bill Day, Larry Day, Harry Day, and Mickey Day.

Mrs. Day was a longtime resident of Henderson County, and a member of Etowah Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, an avid gardener and seamstress; she was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Calvin R. Day; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and her brother, LaFoy Ball.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Cardinal Care Center for their exceptional and loving care.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Etowah Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Henderson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oak Forest Cemetery.

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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Phyllis Hudgins Allen

Phyllis Hudgins Allen of Arden passed away Friday, April 4, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.

She was the youngest of four daughters born to James Hobson and Floy Jackson Hudgins and was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Allen, father, mother, and sisters Doris H. Seymour and Lois H. Orr.

Phyllis graduated from Edneyville High School in 1951, following an outstanding academic and athletic career. She continued her education, earning a degree from Memorial Mission Hospital School of Nursing.

After a short stint at Mission, she served as head nurse for 13 years with the late Dr. Richard Nailing. She then rejoined Mission and enjoyed a 25-year career there, retiring in 1992.

While at Memorial Mission Hospital, she assisted on the team that performed the first open heart surgery in Asheville. She was supervisor of Operating Room nurses and later became nursing supervisor of the Surgery Outpatient Center. She enjoyed the friendship of many doctors, nurses, and patients during her long and illustrious career.

She is survived by sister, Sarah H. (Walter) Uhorchak of Hendersonville; stepchildren, Dick Allen of Arden and Susie Allen of Dallas, Tx; two step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren; nieces/nephews Eric (Janet) Orr, children and grandchildren, of Blowing Rock; Kathy Orr (Tommy) McSwain and children of Sanford; and the family of Gail Orr McKenzie, Birmingham, Ala.; and several cousins.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2014, at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Dr. Gordon Elliott officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, you are invited to make a make a donation to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, in Phyllis' memory, or to the charity of your choice.

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

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Brian Patrick Martin, 52

Brian Patrick Martin, 52, of Etowah, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

Born in Newark, Ohio, he grew up in Oxford, Mich., and had been a resident of North Carolina for 31 years, residing in Henderson County for the past 16 years.

He was a son of William Martin and the late Mary Elaine Reichert Martin. Brian was also preceded in death by his brother Michael David Martin.

Brian attended Northern Michigan University and was a Gearing Technician with Arvin-Meritor for the past 31 years. He was a hardworking man who loved his family dearly. He especially loved watching his children participate in their sporting events.

Surviving is his wife of 17 years, Carla Martin; his children Patrick and Claudia both of the home; his father Bill Martin and wife Jean of West Chester, Pa.; brothers Jon Martin of Suzhou, China and Stephen Martin and wife Cara of Rochester Hills, Mich.; and a sister Melanie Royster of Oxford, Mich.

A mass of the resurrection will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Namdev Dagam will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MANNA FoodBank, 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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