Eleanor H. Schwartz, 91

Eleanor H. Schwartz, 91, of Brevard passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation.

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Ada Dalton Rudisail

ETOWAH — Mrs. Ada Dalton Rudisail, 90, of Etowah passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Elizabeth House after a short illness.

Mrs. Rudisail was the daughter of the late Eli Jerome Dalton and Harriet Allison Dalton. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Jack" Rudisail, and 13 brothers and sisters.

Ada retired from Olin in the early 1980s after a lifetime of working there. She was always a worker whether it was at Olin, in her garden or her flower beds.

Mrs. Rudisail is survived by her sister, Opal Parkinson; her daughter, Phyllis FitzSimons and her husband, Dunkin; son, Jack Rudisail; grandchildren, Allison Finlay and her husband, Kevin, Patrick FitzSimons and his wife, Sarah; great-granddaughter, Clara Finlay; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Bridge at Lake Pointe Landing for their wonderful care during the last two and a half years of her life, and to the caring staff of Four Seasons Elizabeth House for their support of us all during her last days and the "lunch bunch" for their love and companionship.

A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Etowah Baptist Church, P.O. Box 326, Etowah, NC 28729 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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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Edward Wolff

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — Edward Wolff, 90, of North Charleston, S.C., formerly of Dana, N.C., died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Dana United Methodist Church.

A native of Clifton, N.J., Mr. Wolff was the son of Charles and Francis Hathaway Wolff. Mr. Wolff was a veteran of the United States Air Corp in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and served as an aircraft mechanic on several atolls including Okinawa. Mr. Wolff was employed as a machinist for the Curtis Wright Corp for over twenty- five years.

Mr. Wolff was a member of Dana United Methodist Church and assisted with church maintenance. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, wood working and watching baseball. Mr. Wolff also volunteered at Holmes State Forest during his retirement.

Mr. Wolff was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Winifred Wolff and four brothers, Charles, Russell, Howard, and George, and a stepson, Daniel J. Sabel.

Mr. Wolff is survived by his son, Thomas E. Wolff, daughter-in-law, Lillian Genander, nieces, Cindy Wolff, Barbara Garth, Jean Hebrank, and Alice Lull, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Carolina Forest Service.

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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Myrtle Livingston, 93

Myrtle Livingston, 93, of Fletcher died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at the Elizabeth House after a long period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Lula Drake Glaspy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Livingston; two sons, Guy Livingston and wife, Clara, Weldon Livingston and wife, Chevie; two sisters, Florence Howell, Maude Soles; four brothers, Floyd, Mack, Bobby, and Walter Glaspy.

She retired from Cranston Print Works after working for many years as a fabric inspector and also assisted with operating a family farm. She was a devout Christian, a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt; she was a member of Fletcher First Baptist Church.

She is survived by four grandsons, Rick Livingston and his wife, Brenda of Mills River, Gary Livingston and his wife, Pam of Mills River, Marty Livingston and his wife, Brandi of Fletcher, Doug Livingston of Hendersonville; great-grandchildren, Jason Livingston and his wife, Kelda, Andrew, Lynsey, Madison, and Micah Livingston; several nieces and nephews, along with many friends.

The family would especially like to thank very special friends, Margaret Reed, Vickie and Francis Wilder, and Gary and Gale Wilkie for all of their assistance and care.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors, and at other times at the home on Livingston Road. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park with Reverend Robbie Glaspy officiating.

She will be missed in her flower gardens on Earth, but we know she will be helping in Heaven's flower gardens. We love you Maw Maw.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Elizabeth House, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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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James "JD" Donalson Pearce, 93

James "JD" Donalson Pearce, 93, of Hendersonville quietly passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.

He was born in Atlanta on Dec. 4, 1920, to the late Henry and Lorna Pearce. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; and his son Bruce Pearce.

Jim's early years were typical, Boy Scouts, athletics and work. His drive for education led him to Georgia Tech where he was enrolled in the School of Engineering. When World War II broke out, Jim volunteered for the "Silent Service" submarines. With his engineering background, "JD" was assigned to the USS Sea Cat, a fleet submarine based in Pearl Harbor as the Engineering Officer. He completed three combat cruises to the Far East. Following the war, Jim returned to Georgia Tech and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.

Prior to his retirement, Jim was a quick learner and with his engaging personality he was successful in numerous positions which included the manufacturing industry, oil distribution, as well as a stock broker and constructing custom homes.

Jim led a full life; he enjoyed his family, friends, picnics, lake trips and Angel flights with his son, Jimmy. He enjoyed playing countless rounds of golf with his wife, Jean. He was instrumental in the formation of Boy Scout Troop 616. He was an active Rotarian for more than 40 years in the Hendersonville Club. He had a wonderful sense of humor and had an endless repertoire of jokes. He wrote many poems about life, family, pets and events. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Carson and her husband, Charles of Simpsonville, S.C.; his two sons, Bill Pearce and his wife, Jody of Hendersonville, Jimmy Pearce and his wife, Gail of Hendersonville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel.

The family would like to thank the great staff at Pine Park and Four Seasons Hospice for the care they gave Jim during his last few months.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Pine Park's Employee Christmas Fund, 2601 Chimney Rock Road, 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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Thomas "Ed" Johnson III, 74

Thomas "Ed" Johnson III, 74, of Hendersonville passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at his home.

Ed was born Feb. 10, 1939 in Winston-Salem to Thomas Edward Johnson Jr. and Elizabeth Snyder Johnson, who preceded him in death.

A lifelong Moravian, he was a member of Trinity Moravian church in Winston-Salem.

Ed was an excellent piano player, who entertained all with his ability to play by ear and who knew endless amounts of songs by heart. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather and was loved by all.

Ed is survived by his wife of 43 years, Elaine Johnson; a son Charles Edward Johnson of Winston-Salem; and a daughter Susan Johnson Toole and her husband Greg of Asheville; one granddaughter Laney Toole; his two brothers Phil Johnson of Winston-Salem and Bob Johnson of Statesville; and many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A private burial will be held at Calvary Churchyard. A memorial service will be held in the Clubhouse at Heritage Hills at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E. Sprague St., Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

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

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Kenneth Barton Hysong

Kenneth Barton Hysong, 97, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at his residence.

He was born Jan. 8, 1916, son of the late Charles Edward and Gladys McGowen Hysong. He was preceded in death by his brother, William, and one son, Chuck Hysong, as well as his beloved wife, Sarah Estelle Turner Hysong.

Ken was a leader, excelling academically as well on the football field. Cdr. Hysong graduated from high school in Los Angeles, Calif. After a year of military prep school he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He was a three year starting tackle on the Navy football team, and graduated with the Class of 1939.

Cdr. Hysong was in the South Pacific when World War II began. He spent the entire war in the S. Pacific on various Naval vessels including the USS Nashville that served as the Flagship for General McArthur.

After retiring from the Navy in 1960, Ken and Estelle relocated to Hendersonville where her parents had retired previously. Ken began a second career as a math teacher at HHS and EHHS. He had a profound influence on many of his students. In retirement, Ken enjoyed serving in his church and IAM, as well as playing golf, gardening and tutoring math students.

He is survived by two sons, Jim Hysong (Page) of Hendersonville, John Hysong (Lynda) of Brevard; two daughters, Joan Hysong of Hendersonville, Susan Hysong Gilks (Ron) of Dallas, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Jed Hysong, Ken Hysong (Sarah), Daniel Hysong (Heidi), Julie Hysong Lonon (Josh), Lauren Hysong Beane (Cody), Robert Hysong, Chris Erickson, Ben Hysong, Sarah Hysong, Clacy Hysong, Sarah Gilks, and Jessi Gilks; twelve great-grandchildren, Miller and Helena Hysong, Philip,Blake and Joshua Hysong, Alex and Charlie Lonon, Zach Hysong, Alex Hysong, Dillinger Fletcher, Tenleigh Van Boxtel, and Stella Erickson; and two nieces, Barbara Hysong Dohrmann and Pat Hysong Maisch.

A memorial service with be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with the Reverend William Carpenter officiating. A reception will be held in the South Room of the funeral home immediately following the service. A private burial will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, at 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731.

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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Reatha Davis Lyda, 56

Reatha Davis Lyda, 56, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Daniel "Dan" Sr. and Ibera Whitlock Davis and a son, Jacob Lyda.

She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Duane Lyda; two sisters, Debra Harrison (Billy) and Joan White (Edward) both of Greenville, S.C.; a brother, Frank Daniel "Danny" Davis Jr. of Greenville, S.C., and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 4259 Chimney Rock Road (traveling from Hendersonville on 64 East it will be on the left between Old Orchard Road and Hog Rock Road). A graveside service will follow at St. Paul's Community Cemetery in Edneyville.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SOFT, 2982 South Union St., Rochester, NY 14624 or to Suzies Closet, Attn: Care Partners, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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

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Paul M. Kintner, Sr., PhD, 94

Paul M. Kintner, Sr., PhD, 94, of Carolina Village in Hendersonville died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

Dr. Kintner graduated from the University of Kentucky in electrical engineering and was briefly employed by General Electric Company until World War II began. He joined the Army and proudly served for 4½ years. After his military service, he attended the University of Illinois, attaining an advanced degree in electrical engineering.

He then joined a project at the University constructing one of the first of the modern electronic computers; he assisted in its design and was in charge of its technical operation after being delivered to the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Eventually joining the Cutler-Hammer Corporation, later a division of Eaton Corporation, Dr. Kintner spent most of his career specializing in the application of computer techniques to industrial control. He holds a number of patents in the field and wrote one of the early books on the subject.

Dr. Kintner was an avid amateur musician, playing the viola in numerous chamber groups as well as community orchestras, including the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra for more than 10 years. He was a member of the Unitarian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Vivian Marie Kintner of Hendersonville; two sons, Douglas Kintner of Sun Prairie, WI and Christopher Kintner of Del Mar, CA; one daughter, Victoria Griswold of Indianapolis, IN; three brothers, James Kintner, George Kintner and Robert Kintner; eight grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul M. Kintner, Jr. and three sisters, Dorothy Kintner, Margaret Anderson and Frances Boozer

A memorial concert will be performed in Dr. Kintner's honor by the Vega String Quartet (quartet in residence at Emory University) at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at the Village Hall, 600 Carolina Village Rd., Hendersonville. The event is free and open to the public.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Barbara Houck McFadden

Barbara Houck McFadden, 80, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Mrs. McFadden was born and grew up in Dearborn, Mich., the daughter of Jesse Houck and Linda Martin Houck. She worked for several years in the automotive industry as an Executive Secretary for the Ford Motor Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Doug, and her beloved husband of 50 years, Walt.

Mrs. McFadden moved to Hendersonville in 1978 from Kalamazoo, Mich., when her husband was transferred here to manage a plant start-up for Eaton Corporation. After moving to Hendersonville, she worked for many years for the law firm of James H. Toms, and enjoyed her fellow employees and meeting so many new people. She was especially fond of her employer, Jim Toms and his family, from whom she learned so much about her new location and the city of Hendersonville.

She was a member of First Congregational Church and Pardee Hospital Auxiliary. She and her husband enjoyed golf and traveling; they were especially fond of Italy.

Mrs. McFadden is survived by two children, Sue McFadden Fetherston of Atlanta, Ga., and Michael McFadden of Hendersonville, and three grandchildren, Dylan and Marie Fetherston and Parker McFadden. She is also survived by two nephews, John Bailey and his wife, Sharon, and Jeff Bailey, and their families, and a very special niece, Judy Bailey and her husband, Michael Lund, and their family. Her nephew, Jim, the oldest of the four Bailey children, passed away in February 2011. He is survived by his wife, Chris, and their family.

She requested that no service be held and that family, friends, and acquaintances remember her for the loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend that she was. In keeping with her wishes, the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd & Sons Funeral Directors.

Memorial gifts may be made to The ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855, to honor the loving care she and her children provided to her husband and their father while he battled Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), which took his life in 2005. To date, medical science knows little about the cause and has not found a means of prevention or a cure for this disease.

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

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DeLynn "Dee" S. Blackwell, 51

DeLynn "Dee" S. Blackwell, 51, of Hendersonville passed away, Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

She was a native of Henderson County and the daughter of Mary Murray and the late Sherman Daves.

Survivors include her mother Mary Murray; daughter, Miranda Williams and husband David; son, Daniel Blackwell and wife Katisha; grandchildren, Noah and Shelby Williams, Mason and Kaylee Blackwell; sisters, Constance Fisher, Melody Cobb and Angela Henderson; brothers, Randall and Robert Daves; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating.

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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Eugene "Gene" McCormic, 84

Eugene "Gene" McCormic, 84, of Hendersonville passed away suddenly on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Pardee Hospital.

Born in Nebraska City, Neb., he was the son of the late William and Lillian McCormic. He was also preceded in death by his two previous wives, Dorothy McCormic and Georgia McCormic, and by his brother, John McCormic.

Mr. McCormic retired from the US Army in 1969, having served in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a computer specialist for Foster Grant, retiring in 1980. He had lived in Hendersonville for 15 years. Gene served his community as a Gideon, a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and as a Freemason. He received several awards for community service in both Florida and North Carolina. He enjoyed reading, sharpshooting and traveling.

Mr. McCormic is survived by his wife, Barbara McCormic of Hendersonville; his son, Michael McCormic and wife, Karen, of Massachusetts; four daughters, Marcella Smith and husband, William, of New York, Rebecca Connolly of North Carolina, Christine McCormic of New York, and Jennifer Dwyer and husband, Kenneth, of Colorado; four stepchildren, Diane Dewar of Nevada, James Dewar and wife, Kim, of Maryland, Holly Dewar of Nevada, and Michael Dewar of New Hampshire; eleven grandchildren; and bunches of great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Pastor Roy Perry will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 – 4 p.m. prior to the service 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.

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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Noeleen "Eithne" Bridget Muir, 72

Noeleen "Eithne" Bridget Muir, 72, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at the Elizabeth House.

She was a native of Dublin, Ireland and a resident of Henderson County for the last 35 years.

Mrs. Muir was a daughter of the late Martin and Kathleen Kavanagh and was also preceded in death by her brother, Seán Kavanagh.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was very proud of becoming a U.S. citizen in 2010 and of exercising her right to vote.

Eithne is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Francis Muir; son, Russell Muir and his wife Priscilla of Arden; daughter, Carolyn Siepert and her husband Chris of Sugar Hill, Ga.; grandchildren, Abigail Muir, Sean Siepert and Ryan Siepert; sisters, Nuala Quinn and Maureen Colvin; and many nieces and nephews.

A mass will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

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

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Catherine Campbell Cottrell Danos, 70

Catherine Campbell Cottrell Danos, 70, died of natural causes on Nov. 25, 2013 in Hendersonville where she has resided her last several years.

She was born on March 5, 1943, in Baton Rouge, La., to Catherine Campbell and Robert William Cottrell.

She is survived by her former husband, E. Joseph Danos, and four children, Catherine Campbell (Katy) Danos of New Orleans, Eugenie Elizabeth (Gigi) Kessenich of Charlotte, Suzanne Jaime Danos of New York City, and Robert William and Susan King Danos of Hendersonville. She had six grand children who were the light of her life. Leah Catherine, Hannah Elise and Alden Elizabeth Kessenich, and Caroline Marie, Elizabeth Eugenie and Henry Spencer Danos. She is also survived by her brother, William Noah Cottrell, and two beloved first cousins, Walter Thomas Gamard and Elizabeth Gamard Schnieders all of New Orleans.

She was a dancer in the New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine and she founded a classical ballet school in Thibodaux, La., where she taught for many years. Instilling children with a love of the arts was her passion. She was a noted interior designer in New Orleans and Connecticut, before retiring to North Carolina.

The family is immensely grateful to the staff at Cherry Springs Assisted Living and especially, Velma Waters, a dear friend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Flat Rock Playhouse Youth Theatre where she watched her grandchildren grow, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

A private burial in New Orleans will be held at a later date.

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DeLynn "Dee" Blackwell, 51

DeLynn "Dee" Blackwell, 51, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Everett L. Marley, 92

Everett L. Marley, 92, longtime resident of Hendersonville, died Thursday, Nov. 28,2013, in Lexington, S.C.

He was a former pastor of Columbia Seventh-day Adventist Church.

No local services will be held.

To sign an online guest book or send a sympathy card, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Noeleen "Eithna" Bridget Muir, 72

Noeleen "Eithna" Bridget Muir, 72, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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David L. Long, 59

David L. Long, 59, of Hendersonville died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, following a lengthy illness.

Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Darcy Long; daughter, Georgia Long; sister, Judy Durham and husband, Rev. James Durham of Muskogee, Okla.; nephew, Greg Hudgins and wife Leah Chang of Raleigh; niece, Wendy Hudgins Smith; and great-niece, Winter Hudgins.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Upward Christian Fellowship. Pastor Anthony Craver will officiate.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Spurgeon Talmadge Ballard, Jr.

ZIRCONIA — Spurgeon Talmadge Ballard, Jr., 75, of Zirconia went home to be with the Lord Nov. 25, 2013.

He was born on April 22, 1938, to the late Spurgeon T. Ballard, Sr. and Arrie Capps Ballard. He was also preceded in death by his son, Zeb Talmadge Ballard, a brother, Tommy Ballard and a sister, Bertha Mae Capps.

He was a farmer and loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved to watch the Atlanta Braves and was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Rachel Ballard; his daughter, Vicky Mazalic and her husband, Frank; his grandson, Brandon Lane Mazalic; four sisters, Louise Gilliam, Lex King, Ann Hill and Mable Shipman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Dr. R. Larry Appleby and Rev. Bobby Capps officiating. Burial will follow at Bobs Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning one hour prior to the service.

A online register book is available online 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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George Martin Hill, 95

George Martin Hill, 95, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Minnie Hill of Rutherfordton, nine brothers and sisters and his wife, Chloe Burnett Hill.

He is survived by his daughter, Birdie (Mac) McLaughlin; granddaughter, Lisa McLaughlin (Lee) Lohr; grandson, Steven (Michelle) McLaughlin; seven great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friends/ caregivers, Carolyn and Marshall Blanton who were embraced by Mr. Hill as family.

Martin Hill was a US Army Veteran of World War II deployed in the Pacific and Europe.
He was involved in business with Hill's Hardware, was owner of Hill's Tractor Co. of Rutherfordton and spent many years in agriculture construction throughout the United States.

Mr. Hill was known for his integrity, family loyalty and his willingness to help others. He could be depended upon to persevere, even in his struggle with health ailments during his last few years of life.

No formal services have been planned.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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