Donna Maxine Morseman Goodman, 94

Donna Maxine Morseman Goodman, 94, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

A native of Jackson, Mich., she was the daughter of the late James Dixon and Lenora Hawes Morseman. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harold B. Goodman; her daughter, Donna Lynn Trice and her son, Gary G. Goodman.

Donna enjoyed this area immensely, having summered here since 1968, settling permanently in 1993. An active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, her life centered around her faith in God and her family. She volunteered as a "Pink Lady" at Pardee Hospital, a service to the community she thoroughly enjoyed. Her friends far and wide often called her the "hostess with the mostest".

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Darlene G. Gosch and her husband Harold; her brother, Jerry D. Morseman and his wife Beverly; daughter in-law, Sandi Goodman; 6 grandchildren, Cheryl Tillery and her husband Horace, Redonna Trice, Karen Jones and her husband Wesley, Traci King and her husband Doug, Russell Trice and Victor Gosch; and 5 great-grandchildren, Meredith and Sarah Jones, Emili and Matthew King and Morgan Hill.

A funeral will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Revs. Donald Taws and Steve Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WNC Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place Ste. D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644.

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Mildred Christine Haynes, 81

Mildred Christine Haynes, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, went to be with Jesus at the age of 81 on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Life Care Center. Her spirit left us to rejoice in the Lord, but there are many treasured memories and the peace of Jesus to comfort those of us she left behind.

Her joyous hobbies included singing in the choir, taking and collecting photos, and gardening in her roses and tulips. She loved her family and her many years of having everyone over for good food and late night Rock games. They will be sorely missed as well as the delicious and beautifully decorated cakes she baked for friends and family.

She was the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Nannie Sue Robertson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Adger G. Haynes and a sister Katherine Robertson.

She is survived by her sister, Pantha Jean Robertson of Lake Lure; one son Randall G. Haynes; two daughters Penny Haynes Fore and Jennifer Haynes; two grandchildren Brandi McWhorter Sanders and husband Jamie and Lindsey Fore; and two great-grandchildren Elijah Sanders and Ayla Sanders all of Henderson County; her best friend, Leona Wilson of Lake Lure; as well as a host of very special nieces and nephews across the world.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, at French Broad Baptist Church, 182 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville. Reverend Kemuel Pruitt and Pastor Todd Eaton will officiate. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Bill's Creek Cemetery at 1475 Bill's Creek Road, Lake Lure, with Reverend Terrell Dillingham. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., prior to the service Wednesday at the church.

A guest book and sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Alvin Ernest Cobb

Alvin Ernest Cobb of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013.

A native of Largo, Fla., he was the son of the late Charles Ernest Cobb and Mary E. Cobb. He served in the U.S. Army with assignments in Korea and Japan and received a B.S. degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health (M.S.E.H.) from East Tennessee State University. He retired as Assistant Director of Environmental Health for Pinellas County in St. Petersburg, Fla., after 24 years of employment.

Surviving are his wife, Sue F. Cobb; a son, Bruce Alvin Cobb; two daughters, Susan Cobb Singleton and Lisa Ellen Cobb; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2013 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to IAM Interfaith Assistance Ministries, P.O. Box 2562, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Robert "Bob" Kaufl, 76

Robert "Bob" Kaufl, 76, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

He was born in New York and later lived in New Jersey and Florida. In 1997, he discovered Hendersonville and moved here full time in 2002.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Diana.

No local service is planned.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Julia Ann Malone Ensley, 51

Julia Ann Malone Ensley, 51, of Mills River passed away Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013.

She was a native of Huttonsville, W.Va., and a resident of Henderson County for 10 years. She was the daughter of Julia B. Malone and the late Dean S. Malone. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Patrick Charles Malone and mother-in-law, Ruby Elizabeth Frye Ensley.
Julia was employed with Bishop Hodges Pastoral Center until 2003.

In addition to her mother survivors include her loving husband, Michael Ensley; daughter, Tabitha Malone; son, Stephen Malone; brother, Stuart D. Malone and wife Connie; and nephew, Josephus Dean Malone.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Father Namdev will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

"Be your own kind of beautiful" ~ Julia Malone Ensley

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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James E. Murray “Yank”

James E. Murray, "Yank", 76, of Hendersonville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at the Elizabeth House and is finally at peace.

He was born Jan. 17, 1937, in Providence, RI and grew up in Dudley, MA. He was son of the late James H. and Doris Harrington Murray. He was also preceded in death by Gloria M. Murray, and his brother Tom Murray.

Jim graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and began working for Cranston Prints in 1958, was transferred to Hendersonville, where he remained for the rest of his life. After 40 years, he retired as Superintendent of Printing at Cranston when the Fletcher plant closed in 1998.

He was a devout member of the Hendersonville Country Club since 1963. For 45 years he was a member of a foursome at the Club known as the "11:11 Gang". As close friends, this group had a long-standing tee time of 11:11am every Sunday. Members of The Gang were Jim, John Holley, Buck Buchannan, and Bill Stokes. Jim was known for his overwhelming generosity and dedication to the passions in his life: his church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he was a member for 51 years; the game of golf; the Boston Red Sox; his involvement with several charitable organizations; and of course, his loving family.

Jim was a quiet man with quick wit and subtle humor. His consistent, strong presence as a friend, father, and grandfather will be missed greatly. Where the world has lost a great man, Heaven has gained an amazing soul.

Jim is survived by four loving children and their families, his son, James H. Murray II and his wife Mindy; and granddaughter Haley; his son, Michael A. O'Connor and his wife Laura, and grandchildren Jason, Tennille, and Amber; his son Thomas J. O'Connor and his wife Rhonda, and granddaughters, Kim and Heather; his daughter, Tracy O'Connor-McGraw, and her husband Richard, and granddaughters, Megan and Kelly; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Pat Cullen, Steve Murray, Mary Early, and Mark Murray.

A graveside service with military honors will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:30-3 p.m. in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, prior to the graveside service. There will be a gathering with the family at the Hendersonville Country Club following the service. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or Interfaith Ministries, PO Box 2562, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

A guestbook and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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J. Marie Halford

J. Marie Halford, 44, of Hendersonville, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.

A native of Henderson County she was born on January 27, 1969 to Margaret Dalton and the late Jack Gibson. Mrs. Halford was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, a graduate of Blue Ridge Community College and attended Mud Creek Baptist Church.

Marie enjoyed cooking, camping and spending time with friends and loved ones. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard S. Halford; son, R. Adam Halford; her mother and step-father Margaret (Richard) Dalton; her brother, Mark Gibson and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Craig Halford officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning one hour prior at the church.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the MS Society Greater Carolinas Chapter 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609.

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

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

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Walter D. Swan, 93

Walter D. Swan, 93, passed away on Sept. 30, 2013, at his residence in Carolina Village.

Born July 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Walter D.Swan, Sr. and Alice G. Swan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Katherin Swan, and daughter, Karen Ann Swan, and his second wife, Nellie Piening Swan.

He graduated from Hofstra College with a degree in Business Administration and resided most of his life in Freeport, NY. He retired in 1980 after a 42-year career with Chevron Corporation in the financial field and moved to Hendersonville.

Mr. Swan was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army 8th Air Force as a navigator on a B-17 bomber for the European Operations. He was a past Master of South Bay Masonic Lodge #1145.

Mr. Swan was a hospice home volunteer and drove for the FISH Organization. He was a member of Hendersonville Country Club where he enjoyed many years playing golf. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church and was past Congregational President and Elder.

He is survived by his third wife, Beatrice Brown Swan; his son, Walter D. Swan; and his stepdaughters, Laura Piening, Susan Piening Trotta and stepson, Brian Piening; eleven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 9:45 am Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 in the Magnolia Room of Carolina Village. Pastor Larry Rabon of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church will conduct the service.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lucy F. Anders

MT. AIRY —  Lucy F. Anders died quietly and with dignity at RidgeCrest Retirement Community in Mt. Airy on Sept. 23, 2013.

She had lived her entire life, with the exception of the last four months, in Henderson County. Emeritus at Pine Park was her home for 14 months before moving to Mt. Airy to be near her daughter and son-in-law.

Lucy was born to the late Sheridan and Rosa Holcombe Fisher. Her two brothers, Herman Fisher (Christine) and Perry Fisher currently live in Hendersonville.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo, or "Lon", her two daughters, Martha Jean and Judy Love.

Survivors include one daughter, Saundra McIver (Wade) of Winston-Salem, her grandson, Sean Seay (Bonnie), and three great-grandchildren (Boone, Bryson and Lola) from Athens, Ga., and a very special "daughter," Nita Walker.

She retired from General Electric and after the death of her husband worked part time at McFarlan Bakery.

Lucy was an excellent cook, seamstress, and gardener-canning and freezing the fruits of her labor. Her greatest contributions to this world however, were as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She was a member of Bethel Wesleyan Methodist Church. Her faith endured times of joy and great sadness when two of her daughters died tragically. However, these seasons of her life didn't cause her despair nor did they define her. She tended to treat disaster and triumph the same. Lucy will be missed for her strength of character, unspoken gifts from her heart, and life lessons that all who knew and loved her will remember.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 3:00PM at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Her ashes will be buried at Shepherd Memorial Park following the service.

Condolences/memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 in Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

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

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

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Melinda V. Eichhardt, 95

Melinda V. Eichhardt, 95, of Hendersonville passed into God's loving care on Sept. 24, 2013 at her home after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Stephen Eichhardt.

Melinda was born, raised, and married in Budapest, Hungary. In her youth she lived in the Netherlands and Belgium and she traveled throughout Europe. Being fluent in five languages, she was the foreign correspondent for the National Bank of Hungary. Melinda was an accomplished classical pianist, having studied at the Liszt Ferenc (Franz) Music Academy in Budapest. She was a woman of remarkable courage, talent, and beautiful spirit. Melinda enjoyed gardening, nature, needlework, and had a special love for German Shepherd dogs. Prior to living in Hendersonville, she and her husband lived in Austria, Michigan, and Florida.

Melinda is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Terry Zielinski of Hendersonville.

Catholic Requiem Masses will be said for Melinda at St. Hugo of the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and at St. Stephen Basilica in Budapest, Hungary.

The family is grateful for the excellent care provided by doctors, nursing staff, Pardee Home HealthCare, Elizabeth House, and the Etowah-Horse Shoe Paramedics.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Margaret B. Marker, 96

Margaret B. Marker, 96, of Hendersonville died Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.

Born Maggie Blanche Wilson in Bewleyville, Ky., on Oct. 31, 1916, she was married to Russell Marker in 1940.

She raised her two children, Carol and Curtis, in Palatine, Ill., and loved her four grandchildren. She trained as a nurse, working at Plumgrove and Maple Hill Nursing Homes in Palatine. She resided and enjoyed her retirement in Hendersonville for the last 15 years.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Pardee Hospital and the Elizabeth House.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Hendersonville is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Bertha C. Gilbert Laughter, 86

Bertha C. Gilbert Laughter, 86, of Edneyville passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at
Life Care of Hendersonville.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Sodie" Laughter, her daughter, Janice Lynn Laughter, her granddaughter, Kelly LaRae Baldwin, her parents, Benjamin Franklin Gilbert and Ura Dalton Gilbert and six siblings.

She had retired from Taylor Instrument Company in Arden. She loved to sing, listen to old Southern gospel, work in her flower and vegetable gardens, sew and was a good cook.

She was a lifelong member of Mountain Home Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, June and Barry Mullinax of Columbia, S.C., and Deborah and Micheal Hyder of Hendersonville; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Mountain Home Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at Bertha's home.

She liked her flowers or donations can be made to Mountain Home Baptist Church, PO Box 288, Edneyville, NC 28727.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring staff of Life Care Center and Four Seasons Compassion For Life.

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

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Jerri C. King, 75

Jerri C. King, 75, of Wolfpen in Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at her home after an extended illness.

Born in Sanford, she was the daughter of the late Jack Clark and Mattie Clark Humphries. She was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Jack Adams Clark and her step-father, Ferris Humphries.

Jerri graduated from Sanford Central High School and the Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for Wake and Brunswick County Health Departments, retiring in 2002. Jerri was a member of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority in Raleigh and a member of the Red Hat Society, Turtle Watch Society, and Toastmasters of Brunswick County. Before moving to Hendersonville eight years ago, Jerri was an active member of the Oceanview United Methodist Church and their Stephen's Ministry as well as the Emmaus Community of Brunswick County. She was a current member of Balfour United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.

Jerri enjoyed reading, traveling, sewing, and making crafts and jewelry. She especially loved the North Carolina coast.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, H.L. "Rock" King of Wolfpen; daughter, Teresa L. King of Hendersonville and her children, Lauren Repass Garren and Katie Repass; son, Richard F. King and wife, Jeanette E. King, USAF, and their daughter, Jessica, all of Ridgeville, S.C., and son, Jonathon of Oregon; sister-in-law, Helen Clark of Gloucester, Va., and her children, Celeste Lawton and family and Jennifer Baucom and family; and many members of Jerri's extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Balfour United Methodist Church. The Reverends Deb Patterson and Fred Roberts will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791, or 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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Kirby B. Campbell

Following a brief illness, Kirby B. Campbell fell asleep on Sept. 27, 2013, to await the glorious resurrection with our Lord, departed family, and friends.

Kirby was born in Wake County on Aug. 4, 1916, as the son of Eunice and Silas Campbell into a family of two sisters and six brothers. He was preceded in death by his son Scott C. Campbell and his wife of 60 years Darlene.

His surviving family members are his two children: son John Kirby Campbell and daughter Patricia C. Higgins, and her husband Terry; 3 grandchildren: Suzanne Higgins, Ryan Higgins, and Amanda Campbell; one adorable grandson, Ethan Micah Higgins; his only living sibling, Owen Campbell of Richmond, Va., and his wife Aline; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved companion Mary Armstrong.

Kirby began his family in New York, then settled in Miami Beach to raise his family until moving back to North Carolina in 1999, first Raleigh and then finally to Hendersonville. Kirby was a self-taught professional musician, playing and mastering all the woodwind instruments, especially the saxophone and flute, as well as the cello.

After serving two years in WWII in the Philippines, Kirby continued to pursue his musical career, playing in big bands, including several years with the Johnny Long Orchestra and the Sammy Spears Orchestra for the Jackie Gleason Show. He performed classical music as well as modern music with bands for an entire array of entertainers including Sinatra, Pressley, Streisand, Nat King Cole and many others. He was selected to perform a saxophone solo for the St. Petersburg Russian Orchestra, for which the orchestra members gave him a rousing applause of appreciation.

Although only having an 8th grade education, Kirby was a tenured professor in the School of Music at the University of Miami, where he taught saxophone and flute in the Department of Jazz until his retirement.

Kirby and his wife Darlene were baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1977 through the influence of his mother and sister, becoming faithful members and followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In his retirement, Kirby continued to pursue his love of music, playing often for many church and vesper programs and at SDA Carolina Camp meetings, as well as recording numerous instruments in his home producing wonderful arrangements of beloved hymns and classical pieces to the delight of his family and friends.

Kirby was dearly loved by his family and all who knew him as a charitable, loving, Christian, southern gentleman. As the patriarch of the family he will be deeply missed until the Blessed Day.

A Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund, 1141 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, NC 28792.

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

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

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Julia Ensley, 51

Julia Ensley, 51, of Mills River passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Roy "Bush" Laughter, 86

Roy "Bush" Laughter, 86, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at
his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane "BJ" Roland Laughter.

Bush was a legacy and a true native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He loved his family, especially his grand babies and great grand babies, loved to loafer around, was a hard worker, enjoyed the outdoors, his mountains, cooking by the river, fishing on Cape Lookout, storytelling and sharing his "Tall Tales" with others.

Bush was a retired Pipefitter and member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #421. He was a US Army Veteran of WW II, a member of the V.F.W., D.A.V., Past Master of the Saluda Lodge #482- Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Oasis Shrine Club, the Screen Actors Guild, the National Muzzle Loaders Rifle Association, volunteered for Four Seasons Compassion For Life, a lifetime charter member of the Valley Hill Volunteer Fire Department, donated many gallons of his blood, had appeared in more than eleven movies and published three books.

He is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Angie and Herman Hollifield of Marion, Tammy and Alonzo Manley of Valley Hill and Robin and Ronnie Gray of Mountain Home; two sisters, Alta Fowler and Flossie Nelson; five grandchildren, Ray Hollifield and wife Stephanie, Jesse Gray and fiancé Carmen, Cody Gray and fiancé Katie, Angel Pearson and Krystal Hollifield Drake and her husband Alonzo; five great grandchildren, Garrett and Katelyn Hollifield, Amerah London, Mason Gray and James Drake and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Danny Pridmore officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites provided by the Saluda Lodge #482.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jackson Funeral Service and at other times will be at the home of Tammy and Alonzo Manley.

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

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Rachel Marie Williams, 86

Rachel Marie Williams, 86 of Hendersonville died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.

A native of Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice Griffin. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Clarence Griffin; and two sisters, Clara Miller and Pauline Miller Bumgarner.

Rachel was of the Baptist faith and was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her five children, Keith Williams of Mountain Home, Pamela Williams of Penrose, Mack Williams of Houston,Allen Williams and wife Debby of Woodstock, Ga., and Janet Guy and husband John of Marietta, Ga.; brother, Lloyd Griffin and wife Clarice of Lenoir; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Worthington officiating.

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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Thomas William "Tom" Moore, Sr., 82

Thomas William "Tom" Moore, Sr., 82, of Mills River passed peacefully from this life to his eternal life, surrounded at home by his family on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2013, after a brief, but courageous battle with Leukemia.

Tom was a native of Henderson County and lifelong resident of the Mills River community. He was a dairy farmer and partner in Moore Brothers Farm and Moore Brothers Farm Supply in Mills River. He was a precinct worker and judge for the Board of Elections, retiring with 50+ years of service to Henderson County. Tom was a member of the Henderson County Board of Directors. He was an avid hunter and Nascar fan. He was a devoted son, husband, father and "PaPaw". He was of the Baptist faith.

Tom was the youngest son of the late Marion Albert and Emma Holden Moore. He was preceded in death by his brothers Calvin and Frank Moore of Mills River and sisters Kathleen Bradley and Doris Sitton of Mills River and Mary Lou Edney of Hendersonville. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Gail Moore as well as his daughter-in-law, Janet Moore, all of the Mills River Valley.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beulah of Mills River. He is also survived by his 3 children: Carolyn Moore of Mills River; Thomas William "Tommy" Moore, Jr and his wife Lisa of Mills River and Cindy Walrath and her husband Paul of Phoenix City, Ala.. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren: Mandi Hester and her husband Jason of Gainesville, Fla., Thomas William "T.W." Moore. III and his wife Candice of Brevard, Tyler Freeman and Olivia Gail Moore of Mills River, Nicholas & Jakob Hargrave of Guyton, Ga., and Cassidy Elizabeth and Jana Abigail Walrath of Phoenix City, Ala., and 1 great-grandson, Eli William Hester of Gainesville, Fla., and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Tom loved his family, friends and community. Many thanks to all of you who have visited, called, prepared food and prayed during his illness. A very special thank you to his & our special angel, Barbara Nix.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Thos Shepherd and Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at the Moore-Whitaker Cemetery off Whitaker Lane in Mills River with the Rev. Harold Sitton and Rev. Jason Davis officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mills River Recreation Foundation, Inc, PO Box 111, Horse Shoe, NC 28742.

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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Elizabeth "Libby" Hawkins Smith, 47

Elizabeth "Libby" Hawkins Smith, 47, of Hildebran died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Frye Regional Hospital.

Born in Galax, Va.,, she was a daughter of the late Walene and Wilburn Hawkins.

A graduate of Galax High School, she attended Wytheville Community College and worked in accounting and in the aviation industry prior to beginning a career with Farm Bureau Insurance in Hildebran.

She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are her husband Billy Smith; sister Fran Funk and husband Jimmy; niece Angie F. White and husband Scott; great-nephew Ayden White; step-mother Odessa Hawkins; step-sisters Becky Boyer and family and Wanda Bare and family.

A special thanks to neighbors, friends, EMS, and Sheriff's Department in Burke County.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2013, at Naples Baptist Church. Rev. Richard Merck and Dr. John Mason will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the church and again following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000; or to the Naples Baptist Church Roof Fund, P.O. Box 296, Naples, NC 28760.

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William Frederick "Bill" Young, 88

William Frederick "Bill" Young, 88, of Indialantic, Fla., and Hendersonville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at his home in Florida surrounded by his family.

Bill was a native of Henderson County and a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Inez Justus Young, his sister, Helen Roper, and three brothers.

Bill is survived by his daughter, Vicki Coudriet of Indialantic; his son, Jerry Young of Orlando; friend and companion, Peggy Rogers of Edneyville; granddaughter, Rachael Coudriet of Dubai; grandsons, Kristopher Coudriet of Albany, N.Y.; Jonathon Coudriet and his wife, Libby, of Windermere, Fla.; Sean Young and Steven Young, both of Orlando; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando.

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

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