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.

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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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Ernest Milas Brown, 86

Ernest Milas Brown, age 86, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Elizabeth House. 

He was born July 22, 1927 in Swain Co. to the late John Harvey and Florence Duvall Brown.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Tressie L. Brown, a sister Maggie Dockery and two brothers Glenn and Richard Brown.
 

He retired from Kimberly Clark after many years and following retirement he enjoyed working with his son, landscaping in the area. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his great granddaughter Jessica Smith and her son Landon.  He was a longtime member of Maranatha Baptist Church and had served in the US Military from 1954 to 1956
 

Survivors include a son Roger Dale Brown of Franklin; a step-son Gene Albertson and wife Epo; his grandchildren, Danny and Mary Wilson, Gail and Doyle Nicholson, Charlotte Evett, Virginia Mangiafico, Billy and Elizabeth Carol, Teresa and David Crowder, Lisa and Keith McKinney, Vicky and Michael Collins, Jonathon Albertson, Josh and Annie Albertson, Kenny and Lynn Albertson, Carol and Sammy Ross, Kimberly Albertson, Stephanie and Eric Edney, Kevin and Vikki Albertson; 24 great-grandchildren; 17 great great-grandchildren; and 2 great great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include cousin, Everette Jenkins, his wife Judy and several other cousins.
 

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Refuge Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Lewis Staton, Rev. Steve Gibbs and Rev. Eddie Conard.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Maranatha Baptist Church, 2511 Old Spartanburg Road, E. Flat Rock, NC 28726.
 
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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John Clifford Sease

John Clifford Sease of Saluda passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Elizabeth House following a lengthy illness.

John was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Savannah, Ga., the son of the late Ralph Epting and Nellie Jones Sease. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Frances Sease Shannon.

John spent much of his youth in Florida, graduating from Dunnellon High School in Dunnellon, Fla. He is a 1963 graduate of the University of Florida where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Upon college graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a ground officer at MCA Beaufort, S.C., after which he went to NAS Pensacola, Fla., and NAS Glynco, Ga., for flight training as a Naval Flight Officer. John, a combat veteran, flew F-4 Phantoms during two tours of duty in Vietnam and then returned to MCAS Beaufort. He had tours of duty in Pensacola, Fla., Quantico, Va., and Japan. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1989, after 26 years service, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

John greatly enjoyed the out of doors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a collector of Indian artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. He will be most remembered, however, as a courageous and patriotic American, devoted husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend. One of his oldest friends, a fraternity brother and fellow Marine, described John as "The most moral, kindest and best person I have known... and deserves eternal peace and happiness in Heaven." He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, the former Sarah Margaret Mannheim, of Saluda, and their two daughters, Sarah Sease Hoffman of San Diego, Calif., and Ellen Sease Thompson of Raleigh; sons-in-law USMC Lt. Colonel Joel M. Hoffman and Brian T. Thompson; grandchildren Riley Caroline Hoffman, Thomas Mastin Hoffman, Katherine Hayes Thompson and Cameron Rhys Thompson. Other survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his precious dog Boo.

A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Saluda at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Saluda, the Saluda Senior Center, or Four Seasons, Compassion for Life, Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.

The family wishes to express its gratitude for the kindness of caregiver Marie Petersen of Saluda and acknowledge the exceptional compassion shown by Dr. Margaret Noel and the staff of Memory Care, Asheville.

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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Antoinette "Toni" Novak, 72

Antoinette "Toni" Novak, 72, of Flat Rock passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 23, 1941, to the late Stephen and Marge Laurenty. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her in laws, Joseph and Millie Novak.

Toni retired from the State of Florida after 27 years as an administrative medical secretary. Toni and her family decided to make the move to Flat Rock 10 years ago to live in the mountains.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 ½ years, Joe Novak; beloved son, Joseph Michael Novak; beloved daughter, Renee Elrod and her husband, Mike; her cherished grandson, Kristopher Elrod; sister-in-law, Donna; and extended family in Ohio and South Carolina.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at St. James Episcopal Church with Reverend Dr. Joel Hafer officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Stillwell Hall of the church.

Donations may be made in Toni's memory to the American Heart Association by visiting, www.facebook.com/#!/jmn28731 or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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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Inza D. Allen, 101

Inza D. Allen, 101 of Hendersonville died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

She was born in Henderson County on March 15, 1913, to the late Thomas Bradshaw Allen and Ella Sue Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Irvin Allen, DeWitt Allen, James Jones Allen; seven sisters, Louise Allen Clement, Madge Allen Simpson, Anne Allen Clement, Elizabeth Fletcher Simpson, Grace Allen Bush, Dorothy "Bob" A. Cotton, Rachel Leona Allen; nephew, Thomas Bradshaw; two nieces, Lois Allen, and Irvina Allen Chloer.

A native of Hendersonville, she was a graduate of Hendersonville High School and Biltmore Hospital School of Nursing. She spent the first year of her professional life in Asheville; she later worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. In 1952 she returned to her native home to begin working as the company nurse at Cranston Print Works in Canton, where she retired in 1976 after 24 years of service.

She is survived by six nieces, June Allen Todd (Calvin), Louella Allen Hefner (James), Annie Sue Allen Pfeifer (Ed), Patience Clement Nave (Wallace), Elizabeth Clement Daggerhart (Buddy), Elmetta Fletcher Linder (Herbert); nephews, George Fletcher (Sheila), David Simpson (CE CE), Bob Bush (Debbie); and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Four Seasons Hospice and Dr. James Rice for their care and support.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Mills River Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Dan Martin of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville officiating.

Donations in Miss Allen's memory may be made to Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 6th Avenue W. Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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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Sharon Dietz, 62

Sharon Dietz, 62, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2014, surrounded by her loving family and closest friends. She will be welcomed by her father, Henry Still, and the love of her life, Lowell Stockstill.

She is dearly loved and will be missed by her daughter Tiffany Dietz and granddaughter Kristen Kuhtic, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; mother Anne Still and sister Nancy Still, of Valparaiso, Ind.; brother Dennis Still and his wife Rita of Oxford, Md.; and dear friends Mary Cox and Kevin Yoders, both of Hendersonville.

Having light she passed it on to others. Sharon received her Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois and her MBA from Wright State University. She then spent 14 years at Wittenberg University as a professor and ultimately Associate Provost but also as a mentor and friend to so many—sharing her passion for education with the students for whom she cared so much. Sharon's whole life was guided by her nurturing spirit and the lines between her professional and personal life were often blurred.

A native of Valparaiso, Ind., she moved to Hendersonville 14 years ago to live in the mountains she loved. True to herself, she spent the last 14 years at Twenty-Three, Inc., an information technology consulting firm in Hendersonville, where she enabled colleges to serve their students as well as she served her own at Wittenberg. She was a beautiful person with a beautiful spirit who loved gardening, painting, developing her many artistic talents, spoiling her furry babies and, most of all, being a wonderful grandmother.

She was a strong woman with a quick wit, great sense of humor and was admired by many for her wisdom and advice. She enriched the lives of all who knew her, especially the few who weren't actually born to her, but still lucky enough to call her "Mom."

As Sharon would like you to remember, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh.

In lieu of flowers, Sharon's wish is that you share her love for all animals by donating to Full Moon Wolfdog Sanctuary, Attn. Nancy Brown, PO BOX 1374, Black Mountain, NC 28711 or online at www.fullmoonfarm.org.

A guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ida Mae Kingsland, 90

Ida Mae Kingsland, 90, of Flat Rock died Wednesday March 26, 2014, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation peacefully.

Mrs. Kingsland was born Dec.r 22, 1923, in Lebanon, TN to the late Frank and Ollie Bell Murdock Adams. She was married to Eddie Kingsland on Nov. 1, 1942 until his death in 1975.

Mrs. Kingsland was a strong and independent woman who cared for others and remained happy and peaceful until the end. She proudly professed her faith in Jesus Christ and her favorite scripture was Psalm 103 Verses 1-2 and 13. She was a long standing member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Madison, Miss.

She enjoyed travel and visited London, England on two occasions and many places in the US. She continued to live independently in Jackson, Miss., until Alzheimer's took control of her life. In 2001 she moved to Hendersonville to be close to her daughter.

A Memorial Service will be held in Jackson, Miss., at a later date at Lakewood Memorial.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Kingsland Hodgkinson and her husband Peter; a sister Gladys Summers of Lebanon, Tenn.; three grandchildren Angela Attaway and Tammy Potts of Knoxville, Tenn., and William Shannon of Simpsonville, S.C. Other survivors include five great-grandchildren, Noah, Nicholas, Kaytie, Morgan, and Caiman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

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

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

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Nellie Jones, 100

Nellie Jones, 100, of Hendersonville died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Cardinal Care Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late William and Fannie Enloe Nix and wife of the late Herbert Hampton Jones. In addition, she was preceded in death by two sons Bill and Earl Jones; a daughter Bobbye Nix; brothers Sam Nix, Marion Nix and Benny Nix; and sisters Margie Freeman, Sue Rhodes, and Ila Boyd.

She retired from Gray's Hoisery Mill and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

Surviving is her daughter Kirby Cook and husband Frank; son Paul Jones and wife Edith, all of Hendersonville; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters Janie Dill, Opal McMurray, and Yvonne Moore; brothers Jimmy Nix and Wayne Nix; and a special sister-in-law Wilma Moore.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2014, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Rev. Bryan Melton will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home of her daughter, where she lived for 13 years.

To sign an online register book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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