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.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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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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Edith Lorraine Fleischmann, 85

Edith Lorraine Fleischmann, 85, of Hendersonville died Tuesday April 1, 2014 at Pardee Hospital.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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Michael Gerard Pett, 51

Michael Gerard Pett, 51, of Flat Rock died Monday March 31, 2014 at Pardee Hospital.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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Barry Rolf Burt, 81

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Mr. Barry Rolf Burt, 81, of Hendersonville was welcomed into Heaven on March 31, 2014. Barry was one of the most kind, nurturing, lovable men to be accepted, alongside his eldest daughter Cheryl Lynn Burt.

He was born Nov. 19, 1932, in Waterford Twp, Mich. From baseball, basketball, golf, hunting or even cards, Barry excelled with kid-like enjoyment during any activity with friends or family. Barry Rolf Burt constructed flawless homes for countless people with sheer pride while providing for his loving wife and children.

As Barry finished his largest project, life, the people continuing are Allyn Joyce Burt, his wife of 60 years; sons, Greg Burt, wife Tracy, and Steve Burt, wife Mary; daughter, Laurie Whelan; grandchildren, Neal, Ben, Leah, Parker, Nathan, Brendon, Monica, Judy, Hanna, Kaitlyn, David; Barry's sisters, Lois Faram, Elaine Wiggen, Barbara Montford and Carol Porter.

Visitation with family and friends will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at Shuler Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1512, Hendersonville, NC 28793, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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James L. Bishop, 60

James L. Bishop, 60, of Edneyville, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Mission Hospital following a brief illness.

A native of Madison, Fla., he had been a resident of Henderson County since 1989. He was a co-owner of Blue Ridge Travel Park in Edneyville.

He is survived by his partner of 34 years, Ronald Hines; a sister Linda Keillor of Tallahassee, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.

No services are planned.

Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.

To sign an online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Barbara Breedlove Seiler

Barbara Breedlove Seiler, 72, of Saluda left this planet on March 28, 2014. Barbara, daughter of Iverson and Sara Breedlove of Texas and loving wife of Robert Lewis Seiler, passed away at home facing the beauty of the woods and mountains of North Carolina.

She leaves behind a loving family that includes Robert, Martha and David Riley, Michael and Marcia Seiler, Sarah Seiler and four grandchildren - Scott, Tanner, Anna and Kate.

Barbara's energy had no bounds and she truly loved life. She was driven by a passionate belief that there was room at the table for everyone. She supported causes and organizations that served to protect those who were less fortunate. She worked locally to create a world that treasured the environment, community, and justice for all.

A founding member of the Saluda Business Association, she served on the board for many years as a strong voice for the community, small business, and the arts. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville

Donations in Barbara's memory can be made to The North Carolina chapter of The Nature Conservancy (www.nature.org) and Four Seasons Hospice (www.fourseasonscfl.org/donate/)

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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Brian Michael Beddingfield, 34

Brian Michael Beddingfield, 34, of Hendersonville died Saturday, March 29, 2014.

He was born July 28, 1979 in Fletcher to Roy Beddingfield, Jr. and the late Deborah Janice Lance. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie Lee Lance, Hazel Hooper Worley, Frances Lance, Roy Beddingfield, Myrtle Brevard Nichols; and his uncle, Tony Dean Lance.

Mr. Beddingfield was a life-long resident of Henderson County; he was employed as a heating and cooling technician. He enjoyed reading, music, family, and camping.

In addition to his father he is survived by his sister, Melissa Hudson and her husband, Chris, of Arden; fiancée, Theresa Hylemon, and her children, Katelyn Garren, Kristen Hill; uncle, Robert Beddingfield; aunts, Teresa Sprinkle and her husband, Wayne, Michele Beddingfield; niece, Jenna Hudson; and nephew Jacob Hudson.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The family will receive friends at his sister's home, 26 Sumter St. Arden, NC 28704

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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William Jasper "Bill" Cowan, 84

William Jasper "Bill" Cowan, 84, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2014.

Bill was a native of Jackson County and proudly called the Cullowhee and Webster areas "home" for most of his life. In recent years, he moved to Mills River to be near his children and grandchildren.

The son of the late James Jasper "J.J." Cowan and Hicks Ashe Cowan, he was preceded in death by his siblings Cordell Cowan, Edith Cowan, Gladys Kiker, Mary Alice"Tootsie"Philips, and Stella Smith.

Bill an Air Force veteran, is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Barnett Cowan. In his retirement years he spent time near his children Jill Cowan Gregg (Brian), Jan Cowan King (Wade), and Jimmy Cowan (Diana). Bill also enjoyed visits from his oldest daughter Edie Tagmir-Shelton (Gale) from Del City, Okla. His grandchildren will miss "Papa" dearly. He leaves a legacy of eight grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Many Jackson County residents will remember Bill from his work at the Cullowhee Post Office or as the founder of Cullowhee Real Estate. But his children will remember him most as a man who was sharp with numbers, loved to play cards and watch the news, and took the job of being a good provider very seriously. After he moved to Mills River, he enjoyed trips back to see his friends in Jackson County where he always felt at home. He was a member of the East LaPorte Masonic Lodge, the American Legion and was a Shriner.

A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Appalachian Funeral Home, 165 Skyland Drive, Sylva.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605 Attn: Tracy McReynolds.

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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