Danny J. Rose

Danny J. Rose, of Hendersonville, died Friday, November 1, 2013 at Park Ridge Hospital.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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William Cyril Repetto, Jr.

William Cyril Repetto, Jr., 77, of Hendersonville died on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.

A native of Ridgefield, N.J., he was born on June 19, 1936, to the late William Repetto, Sr. and Mary Ellen Smith Repetto.

A graduate of Columbia University he worked as advertising director of Hayden Publishing Company before retiring as publishing director of American Publishing in Philadelphia in 1998. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville and served his country in the United States Army in the Signal Communication Agency, Camp Zama, Japan.

He is survived by a special friend, Eleanor Meeker of Hendersonville; his four sons, William C. Repetto, III, Andrew J. Repetto, Michael J. Repetto, Vincent F. Repetto all of Philadelphia; his friend, Janet McConnell of Cumming, Ga.; his brother, Bruce E. Repetto of Mountclair, N.J.; and his eight grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in the Brunson Chapel at First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville, with Rev. Dan Martin 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 and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Jerry Truhlar, 95

Jerry Truhlar, 95, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Carolina Village.

He was a native of New York City and was a son of the late Jaroslav and Anna Truhlar. He was a resident of Henderson County for more than 20 years.

While serving in the Army, Office of Secret Service, he was based in India. Mr. Truhlar graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a BS in engineering. He was an electrical engineer and was employed by National Broadcasting Corporation before retiring.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Gladys Truhlar, sons; Mark Truhlar and wife, Kathleen Schader, Gary Truhlar, and Richard Truhlar and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Gregory Truhlar and wife, Lilly, Laura, Allison, Brian and Michael Truhlar.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Father Alex Viola officiating. Burial will be held at a later date.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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John "Jack" Veitch

John "Jack" Veitch, 79, of Hendersonville died on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.

A native of Chicago, he was born on March 9, 1934, to the late John and Elizabeth Veitch. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Merl Jean Veitch.

He attended St. Thomas College in Minnesota before serving his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a manufactures representative in electronics. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, enjoyed playing golf, traveling, listening to music and his cheering on his two beloved Chicago teams, the Bears and the White Sox.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Veitch of Hendersonville; his two sons, Thomas Veitch and his wife, Linda, of Aurora, Ill., John Veitch and his wife, Kristin, of Oswego, Ill.; his nine grandchildren; his sister, Barbara Marshall and her husband, Robert, of La Grange, Ill; his step-children, Kelly Curley and her husband, Tim, Patrick McCauley and his wife, Heather, Michael McCauley; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Greg Williams and Pastor Ken Langsdorf officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church 1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28791 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 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 and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Fred H. King, 87

Fred H. King, 87, of Hendersonville died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

He was a son of the late Will and Carrie King and husband of the late Frances Pool King, his wife of 59 years

Mr. King served in the Army during World War II and graduated from Western Carolina University. He was a high school teacher and coach at Andrews High School, Marion Junior High School, Old Fort High School, Cherryville High School and East Henderson High School, retiring in 1984. Mr. King had resided in Henderson County for 40 years.

He is survived by his children, Douglas King and wife, Susan; Donna King; David King and wife, Linda; and Dennis King; grandchildren, Jared King and wife, Shawna; Kristin Kirby and husband, Todd; Tonya Turner; and Greg Gilbert; and great-grandchildren, Joshua King, Joseph King, Samantha King, Dustin Callahan and wife, Danika, and Laci Turner and husband, Chris.

The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at Shuler Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the West Marion United Methodist Church (632 Stroud Street, Marion, NC). The Reverend Philip Steppe will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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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Ronnie S. Huntley, 76

Ronnie S. Huntley, 76, of Hooper's Creek died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in his home.

He was a native of Henderson County. He was the son of the late Frank and Florence Huntley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda W. Huntley; two sons, Steve Huntley and wife Beverly, Stan Huntley and wife Vivian; daughter Kim Banks and husband Tim; four grandchildren, Andy and Alex Banks and Amanda and Amber Huntley; two great grandchildren, Cassidy and Megan Banks and sister, Shirrey Devinney and husband Richard.

Services will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Fletcher First Baptist Church. The Rev. Roy Waldroup and Rev. Richard Merck will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper's Creek Church Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The Patriot Guard Riders will be escorting Ronnie from the church to the cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patriot Guard Riders, Inc., c/o Tatum & Associates, Inc. 6641 East 85th Street N., Owasso, OK 74055.

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

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Jerry Truhlar, 95

Jerry Truhlar, 95, of Carolina Village in Hendersonville died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Carolina Village Medical Center.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

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Vera Bell Wilson

Vera Bell Wilson, 85, of Mountain Home died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

A native of Henderson County, she was born on Nov. 1, 1927, to the late James E. Bell and Della Byrd Bell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John F. Wilson.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staffs at Brian Center and the Elizabeth House for their kindness and compassion in the care of Vera.

She is survived by her son, John D. Wilson of Mountain Home; two brothers, Albert Bell of Etowah, Earl Bell of Apex; and two sisters, Betty Snyder of Etowah and Beatrice Norris of Etowah.

At the request of Mrs. Wilson no services are being planned.

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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Jayne Louise Knight O'Neal, 69

Jayne Louise Knight O'Neal, 69, noted Hendersonville philanthropist and animal advocate, of Cummings Cove, passed away October 23, 2013 surrounded by her family and beloved pets.

Born in Southbridge, Mass., to Wilson and Louise Knight, she was raised in southern California and graduated from Monrovia High School. She attended Pasadena City College before becoming a flight attendant for National Airlines in Miami, Fla.

She was married to well-known Miami developer, including the development of Cummings Cove in Hendersonville, Maston Greene O'Neal for 28 years. Jayne never met a stranger and always helped others, but her passion in life was to help animals. She worked tirelessly for close to 30 years to raise money for the Blue Ridge Humane Society as a Board Member, chaired numerous fund raisers, was responsible for funding the Spay and Neutering Program and volunteered at the Humane Society thrift shop once a week. She also appeared on Channel 13 with Julie Wunder for the Pet Pals Adoption program.

Jayne leaves behind many friends and family members who will miss her smiling face and positive attitude she displayed throughout her long battle with cancer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Maston Greene O'Neal.

She is survived by her sister Cynthia K. Johnston and husband Jerry and nephew Jerry, Jr. of Montgomery, Texas; step-mother Miriam R. Knight of El Monte, Calif.; daughters Tracy Stewart and husband Fred of Atlanta, and Rory Beck of Kansas; and son Shane O'Neal of Texas; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Pat O'Neal and wife Gayann of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Hendersonville; cousins Ethelind Schwarts of S.C., Nancy Lawrence of Texas and Robert Knight of Mass.

A private memorial service will be held for close friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jayne K. O'Neal Animal Assistance Fund at the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or to the American Cancer Society, in Jayne's memory.

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

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Alice Snow Strickland

Alice Snow Strickland, 82, of Hendersonville passed away peacefully the morning of Oct. 29, 2013, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, surrounded by the love of her entire family, as well as, the love of her "Sunnybrook family".

She was born on April 18, 1931, in Reidsville to the late John and Ruth Ferguson Snow. From a very young age she excelled both academically and athletically in school. During her senior year at Ruffin High School, Alice, who was nicknamed "Skeeter" by her friends, played on the State Championship winning Girl's Basketball Team. After graduating from the Baptist School of Nursing in Winston Salem, she began her nursing career at The Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. One of her patient's included her future father- in -law, Mr. William H. Strickland, Sr.

In March of 1952, Alice met the love of her life, Dr. William H. Strickland, Jr., a medical student at Bowman Gray School of Medicine. They both knew that their lives would be forever joined as one when they took their marriage vows six months later on Sept. 29, 1952, in Winston Salem. After their marriage, being skilled in numerous fields of nursing she continued her career in private duty nursing and at Craig Air Force Base during her husband Bill's military service to our country. Alice and Dr. Strickland moved to Hendersonville in 1958.

She supported her husband of 60 years in his busy medical practice as they reared their four children. Alice was especially proud of the very close relationship with all of her grandchildren, who will treasure the happy memories they hold. Always a woman of strength and courage, Alice can be remembered for such events in the community like serving endless hours as a nurse during the aftermath of the 1967 Piedmont Airlines crash that claimed numerous lives as well as many Red Cross Blood Drives and other community events. She also became very active in numerous organizations including the Medical Wives Auxiliary Club, of which she was a past president of the local chapter, the Henderson County Junior League, the Hendersonville Country Club and the Hendersonville Cotillion Club. Members of the Cotillion will fondly remember the sparkle in her eyes as she and her husband handsomely made their way across the dance floor.

She is survived by her husband, William H. Strickland, MD; her four children, Donna Marie Strickland of Jupiter, Fla., William Keith Strickland and his wife, Marti, of Elon, Virginia Lynne Strickland of Hendersonville, and Dr. John Snow Strickland, DDS and his wife, Katie, of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Major William Phillip Pearsall, USAF, and his wife, Jennifer, Megan Marie Pearsall and her husband, Captain Anthony James Cannone, USAF, Meredith Brooks Strickland, Margaret Caroline Strickland, Kaitlyn Mabrey Capps, Royster Snow Strickland, Grace McKenzie Strickland; three great-grandchildren, Riley Jane Pearsall, Raegan Lee Pearsall, and Charles William Cannone.

At the family's request a private memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, Four Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 and Women's Medical Auxiliary of Hendersonville, Box 2, 800 N. Justice Street Hendersonville, NC 28791

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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Richard J. "Dick" Hora

Richard J. "Dick" Hora, 78, of Hendersonville, formerly of Parma, Ohio; Brunswick, Maine; San Diego; Norfolk, Va.; and several naval vessels, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.

He was born on May 22, 1935, and raised by the late John A. and Marie M. Hora in Parma, Ohio.

After four years of service in the United States Navy, he met his future wife, Barbara Eppler, in English class at Baldwin Wallace College. He wasn't interested in English very much longer. Soon thereafter he re-enlisted and continued his naval career as an aviation electrician and instructor. His service ultimately spanned 26 years, 11 deployments, four continents, and every meridian of the globe except two. He retired in 1979 as a Master Chief Petty Officer. After moving to Hendersonville with his family following his retirement from the Navy, he began a second career as an electrician and tester at Westinghouse Corporation in Arden (now Eaton). He retired in 2000.

Dick enjoyed the bright sun of the beach, jazz music, taking care of his family, current events, NASCAR, his 24 pound Maine coon cat named "Awesome", political humor, bad TV, and a good polish sausage.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara, with whom he built a family of three daughters and seven grandchildren: Wendi Connelly of Hendersonville, grandsons, Patrick of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Ryan and Tim, and granddaughter, Kelly of Hendersonville; daughter, Amy McConnell and granddaughters, Allison and Tara of Virginia Beach, Va.; and daughter, Julie Williams, husband Charles, and son Ben of Mills River.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Martin officiating. A reception will follow. At a later date, his ashes will be both interred at the church and cast at sea from the deck of a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier, where Master Chief Hora is sure at least 5000 sailors will be thinking of him that day.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Music Department, 204 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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 Scott Vick, 87

Dorothy Scott Vick, 87, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at her home.

She was born March 19, 1926, in Macon County to the late George D. And Minnie C. Scott. There she spent her childhood. After finishing school and receiving her degree at High Point College she went into the teaching profession. In 1949 she married Rufus G. Vick, Agriculture Extension Agent in Clay County where they resided.
After the birth of their two children, she gave her time to family and home.

She was widowed at 38 with two small children, Mark 10 and Marie 7. Then they moved to Franklin. Her life was devoted to raising her children, both of which obtained a college degree. When they left home she became an avid church worker with women's organizations, Alter Guilds and bazaars. Her main interest was music (singing and piano), participating in church choirs (both choral and bell) and various choral groups in the community. She also enjoyed gardening and needle work which she shared generously with the church.

In 1993 she moved to Henderson County where she spent her elderly years.

At her request no services are planned.

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

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William "Carnel" Lewis, 72

William "Carnel" Lewis, 72, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.\

Born in Yancey County, he was the son of the late William Arthur Lewis and Martha Ann Lewis Edwards of Burnsville. He was also preceded in death by his son, Edgar "Scotty" Dean Lewis; two brothers, David Lewis and Eddie Wayne Lewis; a grandson, James Beck; and two great-nephews, Calob and Kade.

Carnel was an excellent printer, working for forty years at Cranston Print Works. He dedicated his love and time to his family. Carnel enjoyed his horses and spreading Christmas cheer as he sang "Blue Christmas" while selling Christmas trees at the Farmers' Market.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Betty L. Lewis of Hendersonville; his son, Donnie Lewis and wife, Debbie, and their children, Michelle and Nichole; and his daughter, Connie Lewis and boyfriend, Rick Grasty, and her children, Kyle, Koty and Kayla; Cindy Swing, Anita Bowen, and Tommy Bowen. The oldest of 13 children, he is survived by Janette Ballinger of Hendersonville; Patsy and Everett Allen of Tennessee; Jack and Milly Lewis; Shelby and Terry Ledford; June and Tony Honeycutt, all of Burnsville; Johnnie and Eddie Batchelor of Apex; Carol and Rod Champion of Kings Mountain; Kim Lewis; Ramona and David McCurry; and Jeff Lewis, all of Burnsville; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Revs. Waylon Ledford, Billy Ballinger and Eddie Clayton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. A private ceremony will be held in the family cemetery in Burnsville at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801.

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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Edith Collins Oates

Edith Collins Oates passed away at the age of 94 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013.

She was a lifelong Henderson County resident, having been born Sept. 2, 1919, in Hendersonville to the late Bessie Clayton Collins and Carroll Collins. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert T. Oates, Jr. who died in February 2002; a brother Harold Collins; and a son Larry A. Oates, who died in May of 2004.

Edith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville for more than 50 years and prior to that was a member of Valley Hill Baptist Church. She was a seamstress for Ruth Originals (Ruth of Carolina) and a sales associate for several local stores during her working career.

She is survived by one sister, Ruby Collins Oates; one brother Max Collins and his wife Margaret of Hendersonville; one son Ronald W. Oates and wife Jean of Hendersonville; one daughter Janice Oates Crawford and husband Don of Lilburn, Ga.; six grandchildren Alan Oates and Brian Oates (Lynn) both of Marietta, Ga., Stephanie Merchiore (Chris) of Atlanta, Lisa Lennkh (Matthias) of London, Michael Crawford (Jessica) of McDonough, Ga., and David Crawford (Lauren) of Valdosta, Ga.; seven great-grandchildren, Brycen and Emilee Grace Oates, Alexandre Lennkh, Brooke and Blake Crawford, and Ava and Jack Crawford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and special friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in the Kirby Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Rev. Wally Shamburger will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Shepherd Memorial Park.

The family wishes to sincerely thank the caregivers at Dr. William R. Moffitt's office of Hendersonville and the Elizabeth House of Flat Rock. Also, special thanks to the friends and neighbors in Brooklyn Manor that have so faithfully shown their concern and love for Edith.

Flowers are welcome or donations to Four Season Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 will be greatly appreciated.

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

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Michael B. "Spanky" Longshore, 53

Michael B. "Spanky" Longshore, 53, passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2013, while surrounded by loving family and friends at Mission Hospital, after losing a courageous battle against cancer.

He was born April 19, 1960, in Buncombe County to Janice Bagwell Mickle and the late James Dennis Longshore.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Gerri Longshore and two year old daughter Judi Longshore, of the home; a brother, Randy Longshore of Hendersonville; a sister, Suzanne Davis (Brian) of Flat Rock; three nieces Karen Ruff (Eric), Jaiden Davis, and Mackenzie Davis; two nephews Scott Longshore and Cory Davis; a great nephew, Kristian Ruff; an uncle, L M Bagwell (Becky); an aunt, Virginia McDaniel (Rick); and dear friends Norman Cannon, David "Fletch" Fletcher, and Mark and Denise Webb and a host of other friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mack and Kate Bagwell and Herbert and Mary Longshore, stepfather Leon Mickle, nephew Andrew Longshore, and beloved friend Rick Byrd.

Mike was a professional truck driver and drove all over the United States. Most recently, he drove for G B Enterprises for over 10 years and thought of his employers and coworkers as family. He was a member of Dana Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching movies with his Judi Bug, and talking to people. He was very generous to his loved ones, was always full of energy, and lived an abundant life. He never met a stranger.

A celebration of Mike's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at Dana Baptist Church, 377 Ridge Road, Hendersonville. Visitation with the family and reception hosted by the Church will precede the service at noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael Longshore Trust at Home Trust Bank, PO Box 1047, Hendersonville, NC 28793 or to Dana Baptist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory.

The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Rev. Dan Blackwell, Pastor Kemuel Pruitt, Dr. Mikhail Vinogradov, Dr. Oliver Binns, Dr. Paul Ahearne, the staff at Mission Hospital Heart Center, and the Hospice Pallative Care Team at Mission.

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Charles Nathan Thompson, 83

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor, Charles Nathan Thompson has hiked his last mountain and paddled his last river. Nath 83, directed Camp Carolina for boys for 50 years in Brevard. He passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013.

Nath is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Brumback Thompson; daughter Kimbrough Thompson Tayloe and husband Ryal Woodall Tayloe of Wilimington; son Charles Nathan Thompson Jr. and partner Linda Seebantz of Ojo Caliente, N.M.; son Alfred Brumback Thompson and wife Mary Eccles Cheatham Thompson of Brevard; and grandchildren Ryal Woodall Tayloe Jr. and Laura Kline Tayloe, Nathan Thompson Tayloe, Mary Rosser Tayloe, Alfred Brumback Thompson Jr. and Mary Brenning Thompson.

A service will be held at noon Saturday, Nov., 30, 2013, at Camp Carolina in Brevard.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Nath Thompson Scholarship Fund, Camp Carolina P.O. Box 919 Brevard NC 28712, Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

"He rides among the greatest ever to touch the earth" Neal Killam.

Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Thompson family.

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Beatrice Alexander, 92

Beatrice Alexander, 92, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Muriel Corwin Philo, 96

Muriel Corwin Philo, 96, of Hendersonville died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 at Life Care Center.

Surviving are her two sons, Arthur Brown and wife Maureen of Etowah and Terry Brown and wife Barbara of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

No local services are planned.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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J.D. Wiggins, 98

J.D. Wiggins, 98, of Mountain Home passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013.

He was a son of the late Joseph Crayton and Samantha Hamrick Wiggins. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Wiggins and second wife, Ruby Wiggin; a daughter, Peggy Goode; a sister, Molly Bostic and a daughter-in-law, Helen Wiggins.

Mr. Wiggins proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Arkansas. He was a truck driver for 40 years and was an avid gardener. He was a loving father and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by two sons, Larry Wiggins of Hendersonville and David Wiggins and his wife Henrietta of Etowah; three step-children, Gail Nix, Geraldine McSwain and Ted Williams; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Darin Pace will officiate. The family will receive from 1:30-3 p.m.. Sunday at Shuler Funeral Home.

A sympathy card or online register book is available by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Hans J. Kaiser, 83

Hans J. Kaiser, 83, of Hendersonville passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Hendersonville Health and Rehab.

Hans was born in Nordhausen, Germany, married his wife Edith in 1953 and immigrated to the United States in 1957. He retired from General Motors Technical Center as a Tool and Die Maker. He was an accomplished Metal Sculptor and Pyrographer which he enjoyed during his retirement. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Edith Kaiser; one son, Hans S. Kaiser of Sterling Heights, Mich.; one daughter, Elke Rickard and her husband, Michael of Charlotte; one grandson, Hans Zachary Kaiser of Sterling Heights, Mich.; two granddaughters, Jackie and Jessica Kaiser both of Sterling Heights, Mich., and a brother, Helmut Kaiser of Frankfurt, Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hans Helmut Kaiser and Frieda Leibeling Kaiser.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Ken Langsdorf officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the IAM Interfaith Assistance Ministries, PO Box 2562, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Eric Byrd and his staff and the staff of Hendersonville Health and Rehab.

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

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