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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Robert E. Finney Jr., 82

Robert E. Finney Jr., 82, of Mills River, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home.

He retired from the US Air Force.

Surviving is his wife Frances Hayes Finney; three sons Michael Finney, Stephen Finney, and Kevin Finney; and six grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 9, at Fanning Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 5490 Old Haywood Road, Mills River.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, PO Box 1512, Hendersonville, NC 28793 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Dicy M. Ruth, 82

Dicy M. Ruth, 82, of Flat Rock, NC passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Gloria “June” Eastman

Gloria "June" Eastman, 87, of Hendersonville, died on Monday, March 4, 2013.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born on a "glorious" June day in Eastborne England according to the family story. Her parents were the late Alban Bernard Chasey and Viola Chasey of England.

She arrived in the United States as a World War II "war bride" in 1946 married to the late Philip W. Eastman for 60 years. The joy in her life was to plan family holiday gatherings. Her hobbies were baking and needlework as well as being a Girl Scout leader and volunteer for local hospitals and nursing homes. She adored her special pets that she had rescued.

Surviving are brother John Chasey of Bedford, England, two daughters: Jane Schneble of Hendersonville, Jill Hindman of Ocala, FL and a son David Eastman of New York in addition to four grandchildren: Master Sergeant Mathew Kanter of the United States Air Force, Elizabeth Rule of Florida, Heidi Schneble of Washington, D.C., Dr./Captain Erika Schneble of the United States Air Force and two great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in England.

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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William Arthur "Bill" Sink Sr., 67

William Arthur "Bill" Sink Sr., 67, of Etowah died Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Hock Family Pavillion, Intensive Care, Duke Medical Center in Durham.

He was born June 7, 1945 in Durham County. He was a graduate of Western Carolina University and was in education for 27 years including private and public forums. He was an educator in Jackson County for 14 years and in Henderson County serving as Principal of West Henderson High School, Apple Valley Middle School and Administrator for Henderson County Board of Education. He retired in 1999 and is a member of Hendersonville Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife Paula Sink, his mother Katie Sink, his mother-in-law Helen Swayngim, his children Will Sink, Eric Sink, Ian Sink and Kristen Jones; grandchildren Henry, Jonathon, Zane, Grace, Holly, Zeb, Ashlynn, Sarah, Hayden, Anna, Zeke and Emily; his brother Craig Sink and his wife Leslie Sink

He was preceded in death by his father William H. Sink and an infant daughter Angela Sink.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Hendersonville Church of Christ.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Hendersonville Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hendersonville Church of Christ, Small Groups Ministry, 1975 Haywood Rd., 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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Joy Drew Blazey, 88

Joy Drew Blazey, 88, passed away on Feb. 28, 2013, at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

She was born on June 10, 1924, in Brooklyn, NY, to James and Beatrice Drew. Joy grew up in Great Neck, NY and graduated from Great Neck High School in 1942. After high school she attended college at Lasell Junior College in Massachusetts and Barnard College in New York City where she received a degree in sociology in 1946.

Joy married 2nd Lt. Frank Earl Blazey, Jr. in 1947 in Munich, Germany. They were happily married for 65 years. As a result of marrying a West Point graduate and a career military soldier, Joy and her family moved frequently and lived in Germany, the Philippines, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Kansas, and Pennsylvania. She found that Army life had many advantages and challenges with the 22 moves, but also hardships due to her husband's deployment to the war zones in Korea and Viet Nam. She was a teacher in elementary school for over 15 years and taught in New York, Virginia, and Germany.

She participated in many local activities in Hendersonville, which included volunteer duties with Mainstay, a community organization that supports victims of domestic violence; taught students who were assigned to her by Blue Ridge Literacy Council; served as vice president of the League of Women Voters and as president of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) local chapter. She was president for five years of her Barnard College 1946 Class.

Joy had numerous interests ranging from traveling to 25 foreign countries where she recorded her observations in each country with detailed notes. Some of her favorite trips were those by the Elderhostel organization and above all back to Germany to uncover the roots of the Blazey family from Duchy of Baden and their migration to this country in 1846. She was a fine china painter, an excellent bridge player, a very successful collector of antiques from all over the world and an active member of an AAUW investment club.

A granddaughter's thoughts were "that I have many memories to share of you, grandmother, and will continue to teach our children what you instilled in us through your strong character and unique personality." As a mother, a wife, a teacher, a talented woman in many disciplines, she will be remembered and never forgotten by her family and close friends.

Joy was preceded in death by her only daughter, Gay Burgess Blazey, who passed away in 1993 from cancer.

Joy is survived by her spouse: Frank E. Blazey, Jr. (US Army-Retired) of Hendersonville, NC; her sons James Drew (Sean) Blazey of Medina, WA.; Frank E. (Esther) Blazey III of Buford, GA.: grandchildren, Joshua (Wendy) Clark of Fort Mill, SC; Tye (Ivana) Blazey, Frankfurt, Germany; Lea (Laavanya) Gombar, Raleigh, NC: Jay (Meagan) Blazey, Seattle, WA; Laura (Tristan) Frolich, Seattle, WA; and two great-grandchildren, Martina Rosa Blazey and Stella Grace Gombar.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville. A reception will follow at the church. Burial will be at a later date at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Community Foundation of Henderson County, Joy Blazey and Gay Burgess Blazey 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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Lawrence Ray "Larry" Stamey, 31

Lawrence Ray "Larry" Stamey, 31, always having been an angel in the eyes of his loved ones, broke free of human limitations on Feb. 26, 2013, after a brief illness and has finally received his heavenly wings.

He is survived by parents Catherine and Andrew Beall of the home, Ruthie Owen McCall, Larry Swabe, and grandparents Lawrence Owen, Hilda Shelton, Fred and Hattie Swabe and Mary Beall. Surviving siblings are Noah and Tricia Swabe of the home, Grace Beall of the home, Katarina McCall, Daniel Smith, and Matthew Smith.

Surviving aunts and uncles are Marta (Paul) Cogburn, James (Cindy) Murphy, Lawrence "Rob" Owens, Annelle (Debralee) Beall, Ken (Mona) Beall, Bert Beall, and Matt (Ekra) Beall, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, including Natalie of the home, Walker, John Bly, Kacela, Elijah and Jasmine; as well as special friends, Scott Snyder of the home and the Clifford Dalton Family.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Mark and Martha Murphy, beloved Uncle Mark Murphy and brother Raven C. Beall.

His McCall family will have a memorial service later this week. The Beall family will have a private family remembrance at a later time.

Larry was a sweet and loving young man who loved music, cuddling, riding in the car, warm baths, going out to eat and banana pudding. He will be missed, but we are comforted in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and there will come a day when we are all together again.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Easter Seals/United Cerebral Palsy at 305 Stone Ridge Blvd., Asheville, NC 28804.

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Rev. Roy Rector, 79

Rev. Roy Rector, 79, heard his Saviour's call to come home on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, after declining health from Polio and Alzheimer's.

He was born in Charlotte on March 7, 1933, to the late Richmond Hobart and Bertha Branson Rector. The Rector family moved to Bat cave when Roy was 7 and he met Carolyn Sumner there. Twelve years later she became his bride and they have served the Lord together for 60 years.

Rev. Rector graduated from Lake Lure High School then attended Fruitland Bible Institute from 1951 to 1953. He served as Pastor of Boiling Springs Baptist Church for 37 years and is now Pastor Emeritus. While there he led in growth of 400 souls and five buildings. Pastor Rector had a burden for missions and over those years the church helped support 65 missionaries and mission projects. He will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, humbleness and generosity that touched the lives of countless people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ralph Rector of Hendersonville, one sister Evelyn Carlton of Greensboro and a daughter-in-law Jacque Rector of Fletcher.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn, two sons, Danny and his wife Linda and Jon and his wife Shea all of Hendersonville, one daughter Kathy Trull and husband Mike of Winston Salem, four grandchildren; Kent and his wife Leslie, Julianna, Jonathan and Jordan Rector all of Hendersonville; one sister, Peggy Stroupe of the Laurels, sister-in-law Marinell Rector both of Hendersonville, one brother-in-law, J.K. Sumner of Myrtle Beach and Bat Cave, 4 nephews and 4 nieces and a multitude who were loved like family.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, with visitation from 12:30 to 1:50 prior to the service at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Rd., Hendersonville, with burial to follow at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, 1291 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher. Pastors Greg Mathis, Cody Sturgill and Cecil Robinson will officiate.

Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1177, Fletcher, NC 28732, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 270 Overlook Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 or Carpenters Hands c/o Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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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