Louis Glenn Lett, 85

Louis Glenn Lett, 85, of Hendersonville passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Edward J. Hinchey, 73

MILLS RIVER — Edward J. Hinchey, 73, of Mills River died on Sept. 17, 2013, after a long battle with COPD.

He was born in Centralia, Pa., to the late Edward A. and Margaret (McCullion) Hinchey. He was also preceded in death by his sister Constance.

He is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne (Ledger), of 48 years; his daughters, Susan, of Philadelphia, Carolyn, of Clifton Heights, Pa.; sons, Brian, of Woodlyn, Pa., Edward of Newport Beach, Calif., Michael of Drexel Hill, Pa.; and seven beautiful grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Joan Costello of Pleasanton, Calif., Margaret Reilly of Bethlehem, Pa. and his brother, Joseph, of Lakeside Longneck, Del.

Ed was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hendersonville. After 34 years of service from the Operating Engineers 542, he moved to Mills River in 2005 to enjoy the mountain views and the southern disposition. He prided himself on hard work, punctuality and family devotion. His tenacious and giving spirit will be missed.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Fr. Martin Schratz officiating. The family will receive friends beginning an hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brother Wolf, (a no-kill shelter), 31 Glendale Ave, Asheville, NC. 28803.

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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Kenmore "Ken" W. Nelson, 94

Kenmore "Ken" W. Nelson, 94, of Hendersonville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013.

He was born on Nov. 3, 1918, in Door County Wisc. He was a resident of Henderson County since 1998. His career with Pan American Airways spanned 25 years. He was a man of faith (Baptist) a loving husband, father and provider. He loved aviation and jigsaw puzzles and being with family members.

He is survived by his three loving children, Tedd Nelson and his wife, Carol; Bruce Nelson and his wife Pat, all from Florida, Gayle Nelson Morgan and David Morgan of Hendersonville; his seven grandchildren, Craig and Kent Nelson, Debbie Brosey, Lisa Duncan, James Elmore and Jodie Elmore. He also leaves behind a loving companion and friend, his dog, Rusty.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd & Son. A private burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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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Linda Marie Conner, 76

Linda Marie Conner, 76, of Hendersonville died Saturday Sept. 14, 2013, at her home.

She was born April 17, 1937, to the late Smith Overman Baker and Deliah Maybelle Woody Baker. She was a loving mother and grandmother and there was never a dull moment. She loved reading, traveling and her family.

She is survived by her husband Orlando D. Conner, daughters Teresa Fischer, Deborah Baker, Anna Maria Darwin, a son Orlando Durk Conner, Jr., grandchildren Ce'Leasa A. Conner, Alexandra Sherry, Matthew Baker, William Zachery Baker, a great granddaughter Lily Lain Sherry, a sister Polly E. Dill and a brother Phillip "Scot" Baker.

She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Louise Praytor and Janette Baker, brothers Ronald Baker and Jack Baker.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association or the local Humane Society.

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

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

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Walter "Rod" Hartjen, 86

Walter "Rod" Hartjen, 86, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 after an extended illness.

Born in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Walter and Morisa Hartjen. He received his master's degree from Adelphi University and was a 20-year veteran of the Air Force, having served in World War II.

Rod retired in 1986 from teaching high school. Before moving to Hendersonville last year, he had resided in Brevard for 21 years. Rod participated in the Transylvania County Senior Games and volunteered for the US Forest Service. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church.

Rod is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carrie Hartjen; his son, Paul Hartjen and wife, Cassie, and their children, Andrew, Luke and Alana; and his daughter, Laura Jones and husband, Michael, and their children, Nevin, Michayla and Caleb.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792

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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Burlas C. Ashe, 87

Burlas C. Ashe, 87, of Penrose died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at his home.

He was born Dec. 8, 1925 in Tuckaseegee to the late William Estes Ashe and Hattie Josephine Massingale Ashe. He was the husband of the late Mildred Evelyn Orr Ashe.

He was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII. He retired from Olin/Ecusta after 45 years and was an active and faithful member of Little River Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.

He is survived by his children; two daughters, Judy Cox and her husband Rick of Crab Creek, and Sheila Bagwell and her husband Tony of Greenville; two sisters Mildred Hooper of Anderson, S.C., and Naomi Waldrop of Cherryfield; two grandchildren Jason Cox of Crab Creek and Bridgette Bagwell of Greenville.

A graveside service will be held at Little River Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, with Rev. Chris Farmer officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Little River Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials can be made to Little River Baptist Church, 51 Little River Church Rd., Penrose, NC 28766 or to Four Seasons Hospice, 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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Margaret Ann Summer, 89

Margaret Ann Summer, 89, a native of Bat Cave, lived all of her adult years in Hendersonville, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 in the Golden Living Center.

She was the daughter of the late Charles Dewey and Pauline Freeman Sumner. She is also predeceased by her brother, C.D. (Speck) Sumner, Jr. and her sister Patricia Sumner Smith.

Margaret was a 1941 graduate of Edneyville High School and Lees McCray College in 1943. She worked as a medical librarian and a public librarian. She was a member of Hendersonville First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Bat Cave Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Bat Cave Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

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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Louise (Babe) Youngblood Ball

Louise (Babe) Youngblood Ball, 75, of Fletcher went home to be with the Lord and family on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.

She was born December 5, 1937 in Henderson County to the late Russell Youngblood and Eddie Barnwell Youngblood.

She is survived by her son Ricky Barnwell and his wife Sheila, a granddaughter Tanya Levi and her husband Tim, three great grandchildren Aubree, Jackson and Maguire Levi, three brothers Bill, Graden and Grady Youngblood.

She was preceded in death by brothers Bud and Earl Youngblood and sisters Mae Dalton and Bouncer McCraw.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Fletcher First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. Rev Tony Youngblood will officiate.

The family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

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 A. Rudisill, Jr.

John A. Rudisill, Jr. of Hendersonville died at Pardee Hospital on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

Born on August 4, 1925 in Kingsville, TX, he was the son of the late John A. Rudisill and Virginia Martin Rudisill. He was also preceded in death by his former wife of 30 years, Ruth Carter Rudisill; his sister, Katherine; and his brother, Michael.

When John was five, his family returned to North Carolina where he spent his school years, graduating from Gibsonville High School in 1942. In 1943, he enlisted in the US Naval Reserve and was sent to Bainbridge, Md., for his basic training and for further training in electronics to Chicago and the Naval Research Lab in Washington, DC. He was assigned to the US Ranger, an aircraft carrier, where he worked in electronics and radar.

After discharge from the Navy in 1946, he attended Duke University, graduating in 1950 with a BS degree in electrical engineering. While at Duke, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. After taking a summer school course at the University of Michigan, he started work at Western Electric Company where he worked for 21 years on the government missile program, mainly the Spartan program, taking trips to Kwajalein Island. In 1967, he received his MS degree in engineering science, now a part of Bell Telephone Labs. He was transferred to New Jersey in 1977, retired in 1988, and moved to Hendersonville in 1999. He was a member of Mensa.

He leaves his wife of 29 years, Ruth Rudisill of Hendersonville; a daughter, Pamela (Neil) of Burlington, formerly of Siesta Key, Fla.; twin grandsons, Christopher and Taylor and their families; two brothers, William (Irene) of Julian and Jason (Nell) of Titusville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and six stepchildren and their families.

A private graveside service was held Sept. 3, 2013, at the Gibsonville Town Cemetery. A memorial celebration of John's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.17, 2013, at the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A reception will follow at Lake Pointe Landing.

John was proud of his Navy service. He lived a full and productive life with many diverse interests. His family and many friends will miss him.

Memorials may be made to the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Ave West, Hendersonville, NC 28739, 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 of Hendersonville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Mart Jurima, 75

Mart Jurima, 75 of Flat Rock, went home to the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 at Hendersonville Health & Rehab after an extended illness.

He was born in Estonia, a son of the late August and Elsa Jurima. He lived in the San Francisco Bay area of California for many years, before moving to Hendersonville 17 years ago. He was a Heavy Duty Mechanic, retired in 1987 after 25 years with the US Army, Civil Service.

An Army veteran, he enjoyed fishing, car racing, football, and model trains. He loved to travel, and especially enjoyed cruises. He was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving is his wife of 49 years, Patricia Jurima; one daughter Misty Talley of Florida; grandchildren Tiffany, Nicole, and Justin Talley of Edneyville; sisters in law Ruth McCraw and husband Vance and Sarah P. Laughter; brother in law Fred Justice and wife Kathy; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Revs. Ricky Campbell and Carolyn Poteet will officiate. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Military honors will be rendered by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, c/o Council on Aging for Henderson County, 105 King Creek Boulevard, Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792.

To sign the online register book, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Dale P. Bowlin, Sr.

Dale P. Bowlin, Sr., 75, retired Assistant Director of the Miami-Dade County Police Department, where he served for 32 years, passed away on September 6, 2013 in Hendersonville, his home since 1994.

He was born in Charleston, S.C., served with the Naval Reserve, moved to Miami and graduated from Miami Jackson High School. He was a devoted member of Berea Baptist Church, a passionate Miami Hurricanes and NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed golf, fishing and hanging out with the gang at Helms Barber Shop.

He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and devoted wife of 55 years, Sandra Bowlin; three children, Bonnie Castle, Dale P. Bowlin, Jr., Candy Loftus and his Son-In-Law, Jim Loftus; grandchildren include Candi Rose Deschamps, Alexander Deschamps, Chase Castle, Kiera and Clare Loftus and Godchildren, Rebecca and Cricket Narehood.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at Berea Baptist Church, 626 Berea Church Road, Hendersonville, with Reverend Guy W. Smith officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Rathbun Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803-2426.

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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Glennard Harvey Corn

Glennard Harvey Corn, 98, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, Sept.r 6, 2013 at Cherry Springs Village.

A native and lifelong resident of Hendersonville, he was born on Dec. 7, 1914, to the late Samuel Lee Corn and Lilly May McCarson Corn. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Inez Owen Corn who died in 2003.

He worked for the Ecusta Corporation for 30 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville and attended Mud Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son, Larry C. Corn and his wife, Malinda of Hendersonville; his daughter, Barbara Corn Roberts and her husband, Lawton of Snellville, GA; one grandchild, Brandy Roberts Bailey and her husband, Shane; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee Ann and Trystin Bailey; his sister, Helen Corn Jaramillo of Hendersonville and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Rev. Kenny Corn officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the funeral home.

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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Marvin "Stan" Richardson

Marvin "Stan" Richardson, 73, of Hendersonville is out of town. After a brief illness, he was taken on a wonderful journey to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2013.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachael Williams; his father, Marvin Richardson; his step-mother, Jewel Richardson and his sister, Patti.

He was born in Winter Beach, Fla., and was a 1958 graduate of Dan McCarty High School in Ft. Pierce, Fla. He then joined the Ft. Pierce Police Department for several years before serving our country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his honorable discharge he worked at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, FL until his retirement after 35 years of faithful service.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Doris Justice Richardson; three children, Gina, Stanton and Patrick; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his sister, Glenda; his two brothers Curtis and Paul as well as many close friends that loved him.

"Goodbye my love, have a safe journey."

The family will receive friends from 6  until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, at the funeral home.

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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Virjean “Rusty” Hutton Ruble, 84

Virjean "Rusty" Hutton Ruble, 84, of Hendersonville died Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

She was a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., and had lived in Hendersonville for over 40 years. In 1990, she retired from Pardee Hospital.

She was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church and a former member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Raymond and Eleanor Hutton, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Keith, David and Ray Hutton.

Surviving are three daughters Leesa Rice of Lehigh Acres, Fla., Teri Hughes of Black Mountain, and Dawn Zawoysky of Atlanta; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Spirited and fiercely independent, Rusty will be fondly remembered for her creative, generous and loving nature, always putting others ahead of her self.

At her request, no formal services are planned.

Memorials may be made to the Henderson County Council on Aging, 105 King Creek Boulevard
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792.

To sign the online guest book, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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William Arthur Murphy

LAUREL PARK — William Arthur Murphy, 90, of Laurel Park, died of heart failure on Sept. 3, 2013.

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was born on Aug. 20, 1923, to the late William Murphy, Sr. and Adelaide Brewerton McLaughlin.

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942 and proudly served our country for four years on a destroyer in the North Atlantic Ocean and later in the Pacific Ocean. He graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors of science in 1952 and a master's degree in biology and horticulture in 1953. He owned and managed a commercial nursery in South Florida and sold tropical plants nationwide for 19 years. He also taught horticulture at Miami Dade Junior College for 22 years.

He and his wife moved from Miami to Hendersonville in 1990 and he spent his retirement years creating many works of art and designing a beautiful garden on the side of their mountain home.

He leaves his wife, Susan; his three daughters, Susan Mallory of Tampa, FL, Janet Stephen of Charlotte, Nancy Slayton of New Mexico; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his brother, Arthur Murphy and his sister, Mary Glaser both of Long Island, NY. He also leaves three step-daughters, Michele Vernon of Arlington, VA, Jeanne Ruddy Keen of Philadelphia, PA and Robin Ruddy Sheridan of Nashville, TN.

A private committal service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made 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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Teddy Joe Oliver

FLAT ROCK — Teddy Joe Oliver, 62, of Flat Rock, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 in Hendersonville, with his devoted wife, Ann, by his side. He was also joined by his youngest brother, Lonnie, Lonnie's wife, Sandra, as well as several close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Earl, and his sister, Sharon.

Ted was born in 1950 to Ruth and Earl Oliver in the mountains of North Georgia and is a direct descendant of the Oliver family homestead in Cades Cove, Tenn. Industrious and hard- working, Ted found jobs in countless places including copper mines, carpet factories, pharmacies, and florist shops, saving money for his academic pursuits. Ted began his studies at Reinhardt College in 1969, and completed his Bachelors of Science in Art Education from the University of Georgia (UGA) in 1974. He then went on to earn a Masters in Art Education and an Education Specialist Degree from UGA and in 1986, spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in Finland. With a love for learning and the arts, Ted's career as an art educator spanned the course of almost four decades, covered kindergarten to university level, including on teaching faculty at Kennesaw State University, Brenau University and Truett McConnell College.

He was an International Baccalaureate educator, President of the Georgia Art Education Association, served on the National Art Education Board of Examiners for the U.S. Education Standards, and on the Curriculum Revisions Board for World International Baccalaureate Arts Standards in Wales. Ted also was President of the Union County Historical Society, President of the Towns/Union Credit Union, as well as countless other positions of leadership throughout the state of Georgia and internationally. He was awarded Teacher of the Year Marietta City Schools 1976, Union County Schools 1981, Fannin County Middle School 1991, Campbell High School 1996, and Campbell High School 2000. Ted was named Georgia Art Educator of the Year in 1993, Georgia Secondary Art Educator of the Year in 1989,NAEA Southeast Art Educator of the year,1993 and was a Rotary Scholar in Cortona,Italy,1976. He taught at Campbell High School for twelve years before retiring in 2005. Throughout the course of his teaching career Ted served as an educator, mentor and constant friend to countless students.

Ted and Ann moved to the Hendersonville area in North Carolina in 2005 where they owned and operated Olivers' Southern Folk Art, a gallery dedicated to the celebration and preservation of folk and outsider art throughout the Southeastern United States. Together they were involved in many exhibitions over the past few years including, The CollectorsVision: Art Museum of Myrtle Beach, 2011;Outsider Visions, Boca Raton Museum, 2011;Looking Back, Walking Forward: Evolution of Southern Folk Art, Tryon, 2010; Response and Memory: Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, GA, 2010, Asheville Art Museum 2010; Masters of Southern Folk Art: Henderson Arts Council, Hendersonville, NC, 2009; Visions of Freedom: Alabama Folk Artists, Haywood Arts Council, Waynesville, NC, 2009; A Show of Faith, Religious Folk Art, Hendersonville, NC 2008; Black Folk Art of the American South, Kennesaw University, Kennesaw, GA,1993.

Ted is the beloved husband of Ann Oliver; father of Anna Kelso Schalk; father-in-law of Jeffrey Schalk; grandfather of Harvey Schalk; son-in-law of Ruth Breeding of Miami; and God-Father to Liv Koehler of Bonn, Germany. He is also survived by his brothers and their wives, Lonnie and Sandra, Steve and Becky, and Danny and JoAnn Oliver; his uncle, Gordon McConnell; his aunt, Edith McConnell and two nieces, Sondra Arnold and Betsy Brown.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at The Episcopal of St. John in the Wilderness with Reverend John A. Morton officiating. A reception will follow in the parish house.

Information on memorial contributions that may be made in lieu of flowers can be found at www.thosshepherd.com.

An 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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Bernice "Bee" Herrmann Hansen

Bernice "Bee" Herrmann Hansen, 84, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

Bee was born in Keansburg, N.J., on Jan. 19, 1929, to the late Edwin and Alice Herrmann. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Hansen who died in 2005 and her brother Charles Herrmann.

She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Myers of Inman, S.C., and Kim Hansen of Hendersonville; her son, Keith Hansen and his wife, Debbie of Jensen Beach, Florida; a granddaughter, Jennifer Gleason and her husband Norman; and her great-granddaughter, Savannah Gleason of Inman, S.C.

She was a graduate of Middletown Township High School in New Jersey. She worked as a bookkeeper in New Jersey. After moving to Florida she worked at Seacrest/Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Fla., as secretary for 18 years until her retirement in 1984. Upon moving to Hendersonville, she worked as a secretary at Blue Ridge Community College for seven years, retiring in 1991.

After retiring, Bee worked as a volunteer at Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Avenue West, 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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Barbara F. Strippel, 90

Barbara Finley Strippel, 90, of Hendersonville, died Sept. 6, 2013 of natural causes.

She was born Sept. 10, 1922, in Syracuse, N.Y., a daughter of the late Dr. John H. and Ada M. Finley. She graduated from Nottingham High School in Syracuse and Katharine Gibbs School in Boston, and worked for the War Production Board and Niagara Mohawk Power Co. She married Robert H. Strippel in 1947, and they lived in Philadelphia, New York and Syracuse before moving to Hendersonville with their family in 1960 for his work with General Electric Company's Outdoor Lighting Systems Department.

An avid golfer, she was a longtime member of Hendersonville Country Club and its Women's Golf Association, also volunteering with the Junior Golf program. She was a member of the Garden Club of Hendersonville and assisted with its Junior Garden Club program. She also was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, who died in 2011, she was preceded in death by one sister, Rosemary Finley.

She is survived by her three daughters, Karen Anderson of Asheville and husband, Benjamin; Cynthia Dutton and husband, Frank, of Charlotte; Laura Brown and husband, Rick, of Austin, Minn.; and one brother, Dr. John Finley of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and his wife, Genevieve; as well as five grandchildren, Benjamin and Robert Anderson, Kathleen Dutton, and Caroline and Christopher Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Angel's Chapel with Fr. Martin Schratz celebrating. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made 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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Marian Redden Fleming, 81

Marian Redden Fleming, 81, passed into the everlasting open arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 4, 2013 after a period of declining health.

She was born October 17, 1931 in Hendersonville and was the daughter of the late Arthur J. Redden, Sr. and Lena Ruth Redden.

She graduated from Hendersonville High School class of 1928. While attending high school she met the love of her life Robert L. Fleming, Sr. who precedes her in death.

Mother loved her family and is survived by her brother Arthur Redden, Jr. and sister Betty Pace White; her sons Robert L. Fleming, Jr. and Jeff Fleming; her only daughter Lena Julia Fleming; grandchildren Alex Fleming, John Fleming, and Elizabeth Fleming; special friends Betty Jones and Frankie Trantham with whom she loved to play cards and mother's favorite game "Deuces Wild." Mother also had a special cat she adored, Lulu and special friend Christine Reilly who loved to take her to lunch at Hot Dog World.

It is with great love and heavy heart that we all say farewell to our "Mother." Mother loved her family and she never met a stranger. She was a faithful Christian who trusted in the love of God. She was an avid reader of the Bible and taught Sunday school for many years at the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Her daughter Lena would like to thank the Second Floor RN's Terry and Debbie and the Four Seasons Hospice staff. "Mother is playing bridge with her favorite Aunt Gerty and Grandmother Page. She is no longer in pain which gives me a sense of relief. Like I've always said, 'Mother, I'll see you on the other side. I'm going to miss you so much'."

A private service will be held at a later date.

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

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Mary E. Ritter Quinn, 75

Mary E. Ritter Quinn, 75, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born December 21, 1937 in Henderson County and was a daughter of the late Leroy L. and Rosa C. Blythe Ritter. She was also preceded in death by a sister.

Mary graduated from Etowah High School as Valedictorian on May 22, 1956. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church of the Big Willow Community. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

Mary is survived by her four children and their spouses, Mark A. Quinn and wife Diedra, Matthew T. Quinn, Michael C. Quinn, Angela L. Lafalce and husband Joe all of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Dewey Barnwell officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Shuler Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Four Seasons Hospice for all of their care and support.

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

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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