Reggie “Bob” Seagraves, 78

Reggie "Bob" Seagraves, 78, of Hendersonville left this life March 11, 2013.

He was the son of the late Reggie "Jack" and Pauline Seagraves.

Bob recently stated that he has lived 78 years and worked 75 of them. He was a hard worker and passed that on to his children and grandchildren. He owned and operated Palmetto Upholstery for 24 years. Bob had a gift for gab and enjoyed working with his customers.

Preceded in death by his parents and sister Sue, Bob leaves his beloved wife of 45 years, Katrena. He also leaves his sons, Eddie (Kim), and Billy (Gisele) Seagraves; daughters, Vicki (Mark) Witbeck, Julie (Paul) Greenlee, and Jenny (Jonathan) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Kelly, Maghan, Logan, Paul, Shane, Craig, Jake, Mark, Sara Kate, Hannah, Gabe, Daniel, Sarah, Bryce, Chandler, Livy, Lynn Marie, Dallas, and Dustin; sisters, Dora Landrum, and Francis Rhoney; brothers, L.T. (Dot), Grady (Vinetta) and Wayne (Marlene) Seagraves; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends from the community and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bob loved his family and was happiest when he was surrounded by his grandchildren. They will miss their dear Papa.

Giving to the end, Bob asked that there be no services for him. Instead, he would be honored to have donations, in lieu of flowers, made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, as a memorial of his life.

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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Faye Kirby Shuler, 67

Faye Kirby Shuler, 67, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her home after a courageous 16-month battle with cancer.

She was born in Florence County, S.C., daughter of the late Alton Kirby and Sybil McKay Kirby. She and her husband, Ron, lived several years in the Florence and Darlington areas before moving to Hendersonville in January of 1976. She had been a resident of Henderson County for 37 years. While in Darlington, S.C., Faye was director of medical records for Coleman-Aimar Hospital. She enjoyed volunteering her time, finding special meaning in the work she did for a number of years with Trend Mental Health Services where she served in mentoring clients one-on-one. She had been a member of Hendersonville First Baptist Church for 36 years

Faye loved her family, and she opened her home graciously and often to friends. She was a passionate student of the arts of hospitality and of gourmet cooking. Faye was also a talented artist and especially enjoyed working with watercolors. As her daughters grew up, she made their home a gathering place that was full of beauty, warmth, traditions, and laughter.

Faye was extremely instrumental in assisting her husband in establishing Shuler Funeral Home in 1998. The chapel of Shuler Funeral Home is named Kirby Memorial Chapel as a tribute to Faye and her parents.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Rutledge E. "Ron" Shuler; two daughters, Heather Shuler Stepp and husband, Christopher, of Flat Rock, and Holly Shuler Ollis and husband, Jeffrey, of Greensboro; two grandsons, Samuel Rutledge Stepp and Micah Wade Ollis; three granddaughters, Kirby Nichole Ollis, Celeste Leslea Ollis, and Lilly Margaret Ollis; two sisters, Elizabeth Tart and her husband, Thomas, and Annie Mae Broach and her husband, Ralph; one brother, Alton Kirby, Jr., and wife, Judy, all of Florence, S.C. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Lillie Mae Shuler and sister-in-law, Lynda Shuler Caughman, both of Lexington, S.C., and by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her nephew, Christopher Bonham Caughman of Lexington.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church. The Revs. Wally Shamburger and Ryan Pack will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to Hendersonville First Baptist Church, 312 5th Ave W., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Cecelia Lindke, 94

Cecelia Lindke, 94, was born Jan. 12, 1919, and born to eternal life, March 6, 2013.

Born in Port Huron, Michi., to Fred Gillett and Alvera Herring Gillett, she married Stewart Lindke, who died in 2005. Cecelia and Stewart retired from Michigan where he was a General Motors dealer. They moved to Venice and Englewood, Fla., where they enjoyed retirement, family, and friends.

She was mother to 5: Diane Mary who died at birth, Janet Carol, who died in 1993, and living daughters, Mary Low of Greenville, S.C., Paula Ziegler of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Ann Steele of Atlanta. Son-in-law Thomas Low was the son she never had, and she loved him like a son. She had 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Family was everything to her. The family is enjoying knowing that she is at peace and with her beloved Stewart and daughters Janet and Diane in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Jamie Gartner Moody

Jamie Gartner Moody, 36, of Hendersonville, died at the Elizabeth House on Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born in Troy, N.Y., on April 2, 1976, one of two daughters of Michael Allen and Elizabeth Porter Gartner who now reside in Hendersonville. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gillian Gartner.

She was a graduate of Mechanicville High School in Mechanicville, N.Y. and University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a business degree in hospitality management. She worked at Shefter and Fertik Periodontist office as the correspondence coordinator.

In addition to her parents she is survived by the love of her life, Christopher Moody. They were married on September 14, 2002 on the beach in Snead's Ferry. She is also survived by her two children, her son, Adam Christopher Moody, age 8, and her daughter, Riley Gillian Moody, age 5; her brother, Noah Gartner of Brookfield, IL; her mother-in-law, Connie Moody, and her father-in-law, Robert Moody of Hendersonville.

Jamie was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to laugh and enjoyed playing with her children, taking them to the park, going out to dinner, watching movies, cuddling on the couch with "Chris", and always had an endless supply of hugs and kisses

A memorial service in celebration of Jamie's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, with Dr. Ryan Pack officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Adam and Riley Moody donation fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.

A 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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Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Chisolm Taylor

Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Chisolm Taylor, 97, of Hendersonville, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

What a special life Vera Taylor gave to so many people. She was a gift to all who knew her. She will be missed as a family anchor, a mother, a grandmother, great-grandmother, a friend and above all, one of those giants in life that was such a pleasure to know and befriend. Her unconditional love and contributions to her family were enormous. She was a giant icon of loyalty, trust, love, humility and friendship — a disciple of the Lord as every day of her life she was a witness to the Ten Commandments. The Lord has placed his arms around her and she has won the battle defeating death through Jesus Christ.

Vera Taylor, our beloved mother, grandmother, and dearest friend to many, passed very peacefully on March 10th at the home of daughter, Grace Unruh, with all of her daughters by her bedside. In her youth she was Miss Coastal Carolina and a Watermelon Queen. At age 50 she learned to water ski on Lake Lure and at 95 she even rode a camel. She lived a very full life and enjoyed living independently in her apartment at Spring Arbor West until just her last two weeks when she moved to be with her family and was admitted to home care through Four Seasons Hospice.

She was born on July 8, 1915, one of five children of the late Lillian and Robert Chisolm. She grew up in Varnville, S.C., graduated from Coker College, and taught school in Bamberg, S.C. She met the love of her life, Clifton Bradley Taylor, when she was attending a summer school session at Wake Forest. Their love grew and they were married in Brad's senior year of dental school before moving to Hendersonville in 1940. They were married for over 68 years. Her outgoing personality, sense of humor, and love for helping others led her to be involved with many groups and civic organizations.

She was a founding member of the YMCA and a member of her First Baptist Church for over 70 years. Vera was one of the oldest members of the Hope Sunday School Class. An accomplished musician, she played both piano and organ while still in high school for her Varnville, S.C. church. She taught school and helped to open her husband's new dental office as they began their practice in 1940 above the old Economy Drug Store on Main Street. She was a founder of the Hendersonville Cotillion Club, a tireless worker for the Junior Welfare Club, and a leader of the Garden Club, the Book Club, and the Girl Scouts. She helped to organize the Medical/Dental Auxiliary of Hendersonville and volunteered at Interfaith Ministry and as a Pink Lady at the old Patten and later Pardee Hospitals.

Her family always came first and was her pride and joy. Values mattered to her: honesty, integrity, and love just to name a few. Those values combined to display in every part of her life, on every day that she lived, an infectious spirit of happiness and a positive outlook on life that God blessed her with. Books will not be written about her but her spirit will live on through the lives that she touched. You will know those persons when you meet them — they will share the quality of hope, a positive outlook, and will strive to bring joy to every moment.

She is preceded in death by sisters Lillian Logan and Lydia Campbell as well as brothers Lee and Robert Chisolm. At 97 years of age, she was the oldest remaining member of her entire family. She is survived by her four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Bond (George) of Hendersonville, Mrs. Grace Unruh (Darryl, deceased) of Asheville, Mrs. Martha Foster (Dan) of Reidsville, and Mrs. Ginny Parker (Jim) of Hendersonville as well as Merete Ahern (Frank) , a Hendersonville resident who was a foreign exchange student that became like a daughter to the family. Grandchildren include Beth Wright, Marjorie Heskett, Cam Parker, Cory Parker, Brad Foster, Kim Deal, Dana Maddux, Kim Kinsella, Darryl Unruh Jr., Jill Earwood, Crystal Pace, and Crystal Unruh as well as 20 great-grand children and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who made Vera's life so comfortable since her husband's departure six years ago, particularly the staff of Spring Arbor West, where she resided in her own apartment and Four Seasons Hospice whose staff was a tremendous asset to the family during Vera's final days.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013, at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville with the Rev. Wally Shamburger and the Rev. Robert Fain officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception at the Cedars immediately following the service with a private interment by the family. The family requests contributions in lieu of flowers to the Community Foundation of Hendersonville, P.O. Box 1108, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793 or Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C., 28731.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thoshepherd.com.

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

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William (Bill) C. Meadows, 75

William (Bill) C. Meadows, 75, of Hendersonville joined his Lord on March 9th, 2013.

He was born in Charlotte on Oct. 28, 1937, to proud parents John Clayton Meadows and Sadie Britt Meadows.

He was a 1959 graduate of Berea College Foundation School, and later continued his education at Mars Hill Collage.

Bill was employed at City Cab Co. from 1963-1971. After leaving Cab Co. was employed by Duke Energy where he retired in 1993.

Bill proudly held the office of Secretary /Treasurer for the Duke Energy retiree committee.

He was survived by two brothers, Wade Meadows of Knoxville, Tenn., and John Meadows of Hendersonville, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and the most amazing group of friends.

He was preceded in death by parents and a special step-mother Eloise Meadows as well as a sister, Betty Strickland.

Visitation will precede the service at 2 p.m. Wednesday March 13, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Service will be officiated by Rev. Mike Engle.

A Special thanks to all the Faithful friends who enlightened his life.

To know Uncle Bill was to love!

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Virginia Cavanaugh Fendt

Mary Virginia Cavanaugh Fendt of the Brian Center of Hendersonville died where she
had been a resident since 2003.

Mrs. Fendt had formerly lived in Durham where she retired after 30+ years from Duke University Medical Center. The bulk of her employment was in the House Staff Office or Graduate Medical Education at Duke.

Mrs. Fendt was born on June 16, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Mich. She was the second daughter of Alfred J. and Violet R. Cavanaugh. She attended several colleges including Taylor University where she met and later married Paul Fendt.

She is survived by two children: Her son, Fred Fendt and his fiancee, Joanne, of Lake Odessa, Mich., and her daughter, Mary K. and her husband Denny Thompson of Hendersonville. The apple of her eye was her only grandchild, Dillon Thompson. In addition, two nieces and their families in Michigan survive her: Patricia and Fred Duever of Elkton and Jan and Norm Ferguson of St. Joseph. Mary was predeceased by her lifelong friend, Pi Huse in March 2011. Several very dear lifelong friends survive her: Norma Beadle Johnston, Ramona Lucht, and Debbie Harris.

Mary C. Fendt's family would like to thank Dr. Don Culver and Dr. Larry Russell, the Brian Center staff and the Four Season's staff for their expert care and support while she was at the Brian Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory in Hendersonville, NC is handling the arrangements.

Donations may be made to: Carmelite Nuns, Carmel of the Sacred Heart, 430 Laurel Avenue, Hudson, WI 54016-1688 or to the charity of one's choice.

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

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Lois Eileen Carne, 73

Lois Eileen Carne, 73, of Mills River died on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Hendersonville Life Care Center.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robin Carne; two sisters, Pauline France and Joan Ryerson; and her brother, William.

She is survived by a sister, Diane DeMarco; an aunt, Eleanor Van Tassel; sister-in-law Margaret Carne; and four nephews.

Prior to relocating to North Carolina 20 years ago, she was employed by Roche Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey. In Hendersonville she worked for 11 years with the housekeeping staff at Spring Arbor in Laurel Park.
She was a member of the Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church in Horse Shoe.

Lois was an avid bowler and a member of the Sunday Night League as well as the Monday Night Mix League at Tarheel Bowling Center.

At her request, no services will be held. Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1512, Hendersonville, NC 28739 or to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2387, Hendersonville, NC 28793

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

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Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Kulp

Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Kulp, 80, of Hendersonville, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Pardee Hospital after an extended respiratory illness.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Aug. 13, 1932, to Ross and Elizabeth Reed. Betsy grew up in Steelton, Pa., and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music at Westchester University.

In 1954, Betsy married D.R. Kulp, and supported his career in the Navy. Eventually, they moved to Montville, N.J., where they raised three children. During this time, Betsy played organ and led the choirs at the Montville Reformed Church for more than 20 years.

Betsy was preceded in death by her dear brother, James Reed. She is survived by her husband, D. R. Kulp; daughter, Ann Cucchiara and her husband, Carl; two sons, David Kulp of Pompton Lakes, N.J., and James Kulp and his wife Terri, of Jacksonville; and her sister, Judy and her husband Gary Kaufman. She also leaves behind five grandchildren including , David and Adam Cucchiara; Cassandra, Kimberly, and Ashley Kulp,

Betsy was a resident of Hendersonville for the last 25 years and enjoyed participating and contributing to many service organizations. Betsy was an active volunteer at the Carl Sandburg House, tending to the Connemara goats. Betsy played tennis until she was 76 years old; was a traveling square dancer and has volunteered as an accompanist of the Kenmure Show Chorus. Her humble contributions leave a legacy of care and concern for others in Hendersonville. The love of her life, D.R. Kulp, continues to promote her continual passion for nature, animals, and music.

Betsy wants her friends, colleagues and family to know that she only wanted to make the world a better place through her deeds and actions. Contributions can be made to The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, PO Box 16, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

A celebration of life service is planned for June 29, 2013. Service times will be announced at a later date.

A 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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Ralph D. Flynn

Ralph D. Flynn, 94, of Hendersonville, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation.

A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., he was born on October 10, 1918, to the late, Mark Flynn and Linnie McCullough Flynn. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Euldine Eulane Flynn and three brothers, Glenn, Harry and Ray Flynn.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He spent time in Africa, Italy and England during the four years he served. Ralph loved the outdoors. During his youth he helped his father on the family farm, a joy that never left him. In his retirement Ralph could almost always be found outside or in his garden.

He is survived by his daughter, Jo Ann Wycoff and her husband, Guy; two grandchildren, Karen Wycoff Wills and her husband, Leigh, and Chad Alan Wycoff and his wife, Amy; four great-grandchildren, William Caleb Wycoff, Kiera Nichole Wills, Olivia Grace Wills, Carley Adilyn Wycoff; his brother, Mark D. Flynn; his sisters, Anna L. Moody, Hazel Flynn all of Hendersonville, Helene Lienemann of Las Vegas, NV, Rachel Fain and her husband, Pete, of Hendersonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park's Mausoleum Chapel with Reverend Harold McKinnish officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. at Shepherd Memorial Park's Mausoleum Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Council on Aging Meals on Wheels, 213 S Church Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or to Disabled American Veterans, PO BOX 2425, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshpherd.com.

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

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Rita Livingston Jackson, 55

Rita Livingston Jackson, 55, paraded into that city with the Father to meet loved ones waiting for her, She fought her final fight with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and Friends with lots of love.

Born Feb. 19, 1958, to her loving mother Martha Stepp Livingston In Henderson County where she has Lived her life. She was employed as a supervisor through WCCA childcare for 15 years and completed her college degree at Blue Ridge College while working. She loved working with her children and has many friends who have been a great support to her through all her battles with cancer.

She was a member at Union Hill Baptist Church and read her Bible knowing this was her road map to her journey.

Also surviving are her husband Lawrence Jackson, son Martin Lawrence Jackson (Shawna) of Canton, daughter Jennifer Hildebrand (Rob) of Hendersonville; two grandchildren, the light of her eyes, Ethan and Kyla; brothers Stanley Livingston (Charlene) of Hendersonville, Ricky Livingston (Kay) of Fletcher, Scottie Livingston of Fletcher; sister Coleen (Cookie) Metcalf (Douglas) of Asheville; John Livingston (Judy) of Aberdeen, Wash., Merrell Livingston (Janice) of Nashville, Tenn., and Clarence Livingston (Rita) of Fletcher

She was predeceased by her sister Sharon Roseann Pizano in October 2011and a niece, Krystal, whom she has met with the many whom were waiting.
Special dear friends who have been with the family are Joann Hudson, life-long friend, and Pegg Doody, both of Hendersonville and many more. She never met anyone whom she didn't touch their life if she could.

A special thank you to all the doctors at Cancer Care and Hendersonville Radiology and the Palliative and Hospice care doctors and nurses and workers who have been a blessing to our family in this time.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Doug Carroll, Rev. Brandon Harrell and Rev. Matthew Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday night fat Jackson Funeral Service and at other times will be at the home.

Donations can be made to Relay For Life.

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

"I fought a good fight."

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Ted C. Russell

Ted C. Russell of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at his home.

Born in Union, SC on March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Alva James Russell and Lena Moore Russell. Ted was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille Russell and Dorothy Haney.

In his early years he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Manasas Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, the Greenville Chapter of the Hejaz Shrine and was also a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Union, SC.

Ted is survived by his daughter, Dina Peters and son-in-law, Charlie; three grandchildren, Bryson, Selah and Paran of Weaverville; sister, Betty Jean (Willie) Young of Union, SC; brothers, James (Gwen) Russell of Union, SC, Frank (Carol) Russell and "B.H." Russell, Sr., all of Hendersonville; and special aunt, Nellie Ponder of Del-Rio, TN. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins and many cherished friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, in the Bat Cave Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. David MacEachern officiating. Burial will follow at Bat Cave Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday in the church chapel. At other times, they will be at the home of Greg and Lisa Russell Nix of Hendersonville.

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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Margaret “Mim” C. Miller

MILLS RIVER — Margaret "Mim" C. Miller, 71, of Mills River, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Pastor Reggie Pugh officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Page Baptist Church Cemetery in Saluda. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday.

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

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Carolyn J. Marshall, 60

Carolyn J. Marshall, 60, of Edneyville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her father, Carroll Cole and a sister, Shirley Pace.

She graduated from Edneyville High School and Montreat College, owned and operated Carolyn's Beauty Shop in Edneyville and retired from General Electric after 30 years of service in 2008.
Carolyn loved her goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, horses and her yorkies. She especially loved spending time with her family and being outdoors.

She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Rick Marshall; her mother, Betty Cole of Edneyville; two daughters, Tabitha Calloway and husband Eddie of Edneyville and Amy Norton and husband Glenn of Edneyville; four grandchildren, Amber and Taylor Calloway and Erin and Colby Norton and her beloved Heidi.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Dale Gilbert officiating.

Donations may be made to the Henderson County Relay For Life, Pardee's Mom's Team, ATTN: Carol Burke, 800 North Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.

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

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Gary Vernon Dills, 62

SWANNANOA — Gary Vernon Dills, 62, of Swannanoa, died Feb. 17, 2013, at Memorial Mission Hospital.

He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by two children, Jennifer and Karen Dills; a brother, Keith Dills; two sisters, Gayle and Laura Dills; and seven grandchildren, Joey Tommy, Casey, Ransom, Gypsy, Wesley, and Brittany.

A service will be held at Noon on Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Buncombe County Memorial Team.

An online register book and sympathy card is available by visiting www.shulerfuenralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Barbara Teach Bouet, 69

Barbara Teach Bouet, 69, of Zirconia, passed away, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at her home after a battle with cancer with her son and best friend Kathleen Flemming by her side.

She was a native of Waterbury and Naugatuck, CT and was a resident of Henderson County for 20 years.

Mrs. Bouet was a graduate of Naugatuck CT High School and received in certification in Drug and Alcohol Addiction counseling from Rutgers University. She owned Lakeside Counseling Services and was very involved with the State of Connecticut Adult Probation until retiring in 2000.

After retiring Barbara worked for Energy Mart for 10 years, loved gardening and was very talented in art and sewing.

Survivors include her son, Brett A. Bouet and his wife, Kathryn of Watertown, CT; grandchildren, Hailey and Brooke Bouet of Watertown, CT and Jeffery Bouet of Waterbury, CT; brothers, Raymond Teach Sr. and his wife Judy of Wolcott, CT, Kenneth Teach and his wife Kathy, of Naugatuck, CT; sisters, Michelle Alenchis and her husband Ray of Calabash and Linda Teach of Oakville, CT; and several nieces and nephews.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Emma Jean Smith, 88

Emma Jean Smith, 88, of Hendersonville, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013.

Interment will be held in Simpson, WV at a later date.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Mary Kathryn McClure Stephens, 89

Mary Kathryn McClure Stephens, 89, of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 4, 2013 surrounded by her family at the Brian Center of Hendersonville, after an extended illness.

She was born in Haywood County to the late Mary Garrett and Glenn Robert McClure. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Stephens, who died in January 1992, following their 50th wedding anniversary; son, Thomas "Tommy" Stephens; brother, Buddy McClure; sister, Mildred Buchanan; and a special great-great-grandson, Eli Jackson Nix.

She was employed by GE in Quality Control, retiring after 27 years. She was a member of Refuge Baptist Church and attended Marie's Chapel.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Stephens and his wife Jean, of Hendersonville; her daughter, Marianne Cagle and her husband George, of Flat Rock; seven grandchildren, Leisa Nix, Angela Hare, Jo Lynn Satterfield, Joby Stephens, Chuck Stephens, Ryan Cagle, and Senior Master Sgt. Bobby Stephens, Jr.; two brothers, W.R. McClure, of Asheville; Edwin McClure, of Johnson City, TN; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, with Pastors Jimmy Justice and Harold McKinnish officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. preceding the service in the chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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

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Ana Alexandra Oviedo Medina

Longtime Hendersonville resident Ana Alexandra Oviedo Medina, a Community Outreach Coordinator for Blue Ridge Community Services, and former Henderson County Educational System immigrant advocate and ESL Parent Liaison, went to be with our Heavenly Father on March 4, 2013, at age 28. Ana was an active community advocate until the day she was hospitalized.

A native of Torreon, Mexico, Ana was the daughter of Pastor Alfredo Oviedo and Alejandra Oviedo. She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she majored in Political Science and Spanish. She loved to read and learn. She was also very intelligent. Her memory was admirable.

Ana's beautiful smile made everyone fall in love with her. Her laugh was a beautiful song. She loved to give and shop for everyone else. Ana devoted her life to serving God and to her son, Josue, whom was the light of her universe. Ana also loved to spoil her nieces and nephews and often gave them candy and gifts.

Ana loved life. She enjoyed traveling and learning about other cultures. She was always willing to help anyone and had a genuine care for the patients she worked with. When she was in the hospital, Ana worried and prayed for some of the patients at her job to include a young man with cancer. Ana worried that he did not have any family around.

Ana was always proud of her family and her family is extremely proud of her. She did not like to see anyone unhappy.

Ana had a rare autoimmune disease that began to affect her lungs. It took her at least twice the amount of energy it takes a normal person to complete a task. However, she was able to raise her son, have a full time job, and rarely missed her family's activities. Ana did not complain about her health although she needed more rest to perform daily activities. She became known as our Sleeping Beauty.

Ana loved doing work for the community and advocating for those without a voice. Her favorite activities were going to church; her son's, nephews' and brother's soccer games; and shopping with her mother. Ana was intolerable of injustice and spoke up against it.

Ana was a counselor to many. She always had time to listen to others and offer support. Ana liked to empower women and enjoyed being lovable to babies and children.

Ana will be extremely missed by her family to include: her wonderful and loving son, Josue; her husband Josue; parents, Alexandra and Alfredo; her sisters Amparo and Miriam; her brother Freddy; her brothers-in-law Lot and Adrian; her sister-in-law Nery; her nieces and nephews, Anthony, Syedi, Shaddai, Nathaniel, Dante, and Nyles; and her many other family members and friends.

A family visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28791.

A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, March 8, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church followed by a committal ceremony.

Condolences may be sent Ana's blog: http://anaoviedo06.blogspot.com.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Josue's Education Fund. Ana's priority in life was to educate her son and we want to honor her memory by helping her. Please send donations to: Josue's Education Fund, PO BOX 475, Edneyville, NC 28272.

A 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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Raymond L. Coggins, 89

Raymond L. Coggins, 89, of Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, March 4, 2013 at Pardee Hospital.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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