Louise J. Henderson, 85

Louise J. Henderson, 85, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 27th, where she will join her husband Reverend Lonnie Henderson.

She was preceded by her parents, Grayson and Effie Tabor Jackson; and her brothers, Clyde, Lloyd, Grady, Paul and Carroll Jackson.

Always proud of her family, she is survived by her children, Roberta Sitton (Tom), Nada Shook (David), and Doug Henderson (Phyllis).

Mom had six grandchildren, Todd and Bryan McMurray, Blake and Brad Sitton, Julie and Josh Henderson, and eleven great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Olivia Jackson. Her church friends were her extended family.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 pm on May 31st at Jackson Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow in the Chapel at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Four Season Compassion for Life, 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

The family expresses sincere thanks to the wonderful and loving professional staff of Hendersonville Health and Rehab, Four Seasons Palliative Care and Four Seasons Compassion for Life, for their dedicated and compassionate care of our Mom.

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

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Robert Doughton Hodges, 89

Robert Doughton Hodges, 89, passed away May 9, 2017 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living, Hendersonville, NC.
He was born August 11, 1927 in Watauga Co, NC to Finley P. and Carrie Miller Hodges. He was one of five children raised during the Great Depression. Known early on as “R.D.,” or to many in later life as “Governor,” (after Luther Hodges, NC governor), he grew up attending school taught by his grandfather in a one-room school house. The Hodges family lived on a working farm, logging and sawmilling timber by oxen in what is now the town of Boone, NC. After he finished high school, R.D. enlisted in the Army, where he earned the rank of Master Sergeant, serving in the last year of World War II, as well as the Korean Conflict. He loved the Army, teaching cooking to recruits and playing on the Army football team.
After serving in the Army, R.D. returned to Boone, where he met and married his wife, Mary Kathleen Coston, of Edneyville, N.C. They moved to Raleigh where he enrolled at N.C. State College. R.D. received his degree in animal husbandry, at which time he and Kathleen moved to Hendersonville, NC, where they made their lifelong home. On his arrival to Henderson County, R.D. taught agriculture to farm Veterans, one of the very first classes for what would become known as “Blue Ridge Technical College.” R.D. also worked as a close advisor to Ms. Sadie Patton on her vision for what she wanted “Blue Ridge Tech” to become on land she donated to Henderson County for the school. R.D. worked for many years for William Francis, Sr. of Francis & Wright, for whom he had great admiration.
Later, R.D. became superintendent of International Minerals & Chemicals, a position he held for many years, serving farmers in WNC. Following that, he went to work for the NC Extension Service & Dwight W. Bennett and Grover Westmoreland as an agricultural agent until his retirement, although he continued to work for Extension even after his retirement. In the Extension Service, R.D. devoted his time to helping farmers succeed. He was instrumental in forming Farm City Day and the Master Gardener program. He presented a nightly radio program for WHKP on agriculture, led apple bus tours in Henderson County, and represented Henderson County apple growers at the NC State Fair for many, many years. R.D. was Grand Marshal of the 1983 King Apple Parade. He was also a great supporter of 4-H youth. R.D. dedicated his life to serving the farmer and citizens of Henderson County. He also enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels, working on his farm and raising Angus beef cattle. He had great joy being a member of the Roy Johnson Sunday School class and the First United Methodist Church, where he served as head usher for many, many years.
R.D. was predeceased by his daughter, Anne Hodges Woodle; a brother, Charles Hodges; sisters, Emmo Wilfong and Willie Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Coston; son, Robert E. Hodges and wife, Pam Whitmire Hodges of Flat Rock; “baby” sister, Patty Marion of Dobson, NC, as well as many nieces, nephews and their children. R.D. loved all his extended family very much.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2pm, Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church. Please direct any gifts or memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 204 6th Ave W., Hendersonville, NC 28739.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Leonard Lee Owensby Sr., 89

Leonard Lee Owensby Sr., 89, of Fletcher, NC passed away Saturday,
May 13, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Dale Gosnell Owensby, a son,
Leonard “Buster” Owensby Jr., his daughter, Patricia Howard, four
sisters, Beulah Garren, Sue Martin, Wilma “Teet” Fender and Francis
Lindsey and a brother, Wilford Owensby.

He was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by three sisters, Pearl Pressley of Hoopers Creek,
Evelyn Bowles of Arden and Judy McCrary of Penrose; two nieces, Sheila
and Andrea Owensby; two nephews, Tony Lindsey and Charles Virgil McCrary
III.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 15th at
Hoopers Creek Community Cemetery.

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

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Betty Crane Calloway

Betty Crane Calloway passed to her rest at her home, May 06, 2017 after an extended illness. She was cared for by her loving husband, Oral E. Calloway and is survived by her three sons, Randall Calloway of Hendersonville, Kenneth Calloway of Rogers City MI and Richard Calloway and his wife Mary of Hendersonville, one brother, Donald Crane and his wife Dianna of MD. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to : The Hendersonville SDA Church Women’s Ministry – 2301 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Carlton E. Cypher, Jr., 74

Carlton E. Cypher, Jr., 74, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Elizabeth House after an extended illness. The son of the late Carlton E. Cypher, Sr. and Manuela Henning Cypher, he was also the husband of the late Caryle J. Cypher who died in 2012. Carlton was a Master Sergeant with the Air Force, retiring after twenty years of service. He worked with Rockwell International and retired from Meritor Inc. in 2004.

Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Cypher; a grandson, Joshua Cypher and his wife, Rachel; and faithful companions, Chip and Jack.

No local service is planned.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hendersonville High School Marching Band, 311 8th Ave. W., Hendersonville, NC 28791.

Please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Emma Jean McGraw, 83

Emma Jean McGraw, 83, of Saluda, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Regency Hospital of Greenville, SC. She was born in rural Madison County, NC near Lonesome Mtn. Road to the late Marion “Tobe” and Grace Chandler Gosnell. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Dedrick, Haynes, Marvin, and Marion Gosnell, Jr.; two sisters, Rosa Lee Smith and Mildred Heatherly.
Emma attended Saluda schools and was baptized at Fork Creek Baptist Church in Saluda October 1951. As a seamstress, she worked at Mountain Top, Kellwood, and Lewyn Associates before working at Autumn Care Nursing Home. She also enjoyed restoring her 1800’s farmhouse in Woodruff, SC. She was handy with tools and could drive anything. Emma was proud of her Corvette. Multiple myeloma was discovered seventeen years ago. Mom made weekly trips for treatment and in the past five years she endured three strokes. She was a good loving wife and mother.
She was never heard to complain or say why me? In March, 2017 she got the flu and needed a ventilator and the last month of her life was spent at Regency Hospital in Greenville, SC. She was making progress weaning from the ventilator, smiling, eyes open and she knew her family. Her heart failed and she died with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband, Carl Lee McGraw; son, Carl Edward McGraw; daughter, Sandra Watkins; grandson, Brandon Case; great-grandson, Gauge Case; sister, Barbara Jayne; sister-in-law, Barbara Gosnell; and her dog, Ginger.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dr. Randall Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00pm Friday in the Chapel.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Edward “Eddy” Ray Stinnett, 59

Edward “Eddy” Ray Stinnett, 59, of Mills River passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was a son of Ocie Davis Stinnett and the late Ed Ray Stinnett.

Eddy was a retired tool and die maker and avid gun enthusiast. He was a finalist in the Alvin York Sharp Shooting Competition as well as an award-winning wood carver. He also greatly enjoyed fishing and writing poetry.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his sisters, Libby Bryson and Rena Hamilton, both of Etowah; brother, Tim Stinnett and wife Marie of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Kristin, Jody, Kyle and Drue; and great-niece, Gracie.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, May 6, 2017 in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eliada Homes, 2 Compton Dr., Asheville, NC 28806.

To offer online condolences please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

, of Mills River passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was a son of Ocie Davis Stinnett and the late Ed Ray Stinnett.
Eddy was a retired tool and die maker and avid gun enthusiast. He was a finalist in the Alvin York Sharp Shooting Competition as well as an award-winning wood carver. He also greatly enjoyed fishing and writing poetry.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his sisters, Libby Bryson and Rena Hamilton, both of Etowah; brother, Tim Stinnett and wife Marie of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Kristin, Jody, Kyle and Drue; and great-niece, Gracie.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday, May 6, 2017 in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rev. Davis Hooper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eliada Homes, 2 Compton Dr., Asheville, NC 28806.
To offer online condolences please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Wallace D. Michener, 92,

Wallace D. Michener, 92, of Hendersonville died Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Pardee Hospital.
He was born September 18, 1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa, a son of the late Alfred Charles Michener Sr, and the late Genevieve Daggett Michener. He graduated from Ottumwa High School and attended Iowa State University and Northwestern University in Iowa before serving in World War II.
He served as a rifleman with the 101st Infantry Regiment of the 26th (Yankee) division until captured in the Lorraine Campaign in November 1944. He was released by a Russian tank column in early May 1945.
After his military service, he received his bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College and a MBA from the University of Minnesota. While attending Grinnell he met his wife Janet Ryden and they were married in 1948. He joined the Marathon Corporation in Wisconsin, and retired in 1981 as corporate compensation manager of American Can Company in Connecticut, moving to Hendersonville in 1982.
He began playing golf in 1934 and was fortunate to be able to play through 2012, with time off for military service. He was active in instrumental music in high school and enjoyed returning to music after retirement. He played with the Hendersonville Symphony and was a charter member of the Buddy K Band and the Community Band.
He was a lifelong Episcopalian, active throughout most of his life as vestry member, warden, lay reader, financial office, bell ringer, and fund raiser.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Ryden Michener; his brother, Alfred Charles Michener Jr; and a son, Jimmy Michener.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann Marie Michener of Asheville; by his son, John Wallace Michener and his wife Julie Clare Michener of Minneapolis; and by nephews David Michener of New Jersey and Robert Michener of California; and by a niece, Susan Michener of West Virginia; and by his dear later-life friend Mary Edwards.
A memorial service will be held at 11am, Thursday May 4, 2017 at St. James Episcopal Church. The Rev. Joel Hafer will officiate. At his request his body will be donated to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and his ashes will be buried later in the St. James Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. James Church, 766 North Main St. Hendersonville NC 28739 or the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra, 228 Sixth Avenue East, Hendersonville NC 28792.
To offer online condolences please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
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Kenneth (Yogi) P. Goins, 73

Kenneth (Yogi) P. Goins, 73 of Flat Rock, N.C. passed away April 26, 2017. He was born June 18, 1943 in Lumberton, N.C. He is preceded in death by his parents Pressley R. Goins and Dora Mae Goins and daughter Tracy Goins. Yogi worked in the entertainment business as a tour bus driver for various well known musicians for 12 years and Crown Petroleum in Charlotte, N.C. He was a member of the Masonic Westgate Lodge No. 738 in Charlotte, N.C., and was affiliated with the Zodiac and Highlighter's Club of Charlotte, N.C.

Survivors include daughter Candace G. Auten, husband Greg Auten, granddaughter Patsy Auten, son, Todd Goins, wife Elena Goins, grandson Tristan Goins, sister Linda G. Woollen, husband Michael E. Woollen, Peggy Goins, Kevin and Jessica Sweet, Bobby, Stacia , Lylah and Sydney Hoelscher and his friends known as "The Hood" of Flat Rock.

A memorial service to honor Yogi will be held June 17, 2017 from 12:00-2:00 at 214 Highland Golf Dr. Flat Rock, N.C.

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

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Glenn Leonard Orr, 82

Glenn Leonard Orr, 82, was finally able to rest in the arms of Jesus on April 22, 2017. A son of the late Ossee and Emma McCall Orr, he was also preceded in death by his caring and loving wife of 42 years, Ada Norris Orr; a step-daughter, Kathy Mae Reese Peterson; and a sister, Catherine Orr Fisher.

He is survived by three daughters, Genny Orr Nicholson, Frances Orr Hall (Anthony) and Brandi Orr Ramsey; three grandchildren, Hope, Johnathan and Jewels; eight great-grandchildren, Brittany, Blake, Dallas, Kaileah, Hunter, Brayden, Rayleigh and Drake; two great-great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Journey; brother, Osee Carroll Orr, Jr.; several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Glenn served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years as an aircraft mechanic.
He retired as an electrician from GE Lighting after 34 years of dedicated service.

He enjoyed traveling with his brother, reading, telling stories about his childhood and time in the Air Force and tinkering with electronics. Although sometimes a man of few words, his wisdom surpassed that of many. He was blessed with the gift of a compassionate heart. He never missed a chance to help anyone who needed anything or for the chance to spend time with his grandbabies. He was a true example of what unconditional love really is. You knew that no matter who you were or what choices you made in life, he would never stop loving you. He was a father, Papaw, friend and mentor.

Fittingly so, he chose to continue his giving, even after death by donating his earthly remains to Wake Forest for medical research. It is his hope that others are able to benefit from what he no longer needs.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8.

At his request, no services will be held. To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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Jay H. Robinson, 82

Jay H. Robinson, 82 of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. He was a son of the late Elzy and Hessie Blackwell Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lillie Capps.
A faithful member of Hendersonville First Church of The Nazarene he was a Sunday School teacher, choir member, board member and youth leader. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Ecusta after 46 years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Judy Winters Robinson; son, Kevin Jay Robinson and wife Karen of Hendersonville; grandson, Kamden Jay Robinson; sister, Margie Davis of Tuxedo; brother, Boyce Robinson and wife Nancy of Pisgah Forest and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, April 28, 2017 in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11am on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Hendersonville First Church of The Nazarene with Reverend Sherman Waters and Reverend Joseph Quinn officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.
To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Norman Clinton Cannon, 60

Norman Clinton Cannon, 60, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2017.
He was native and lifelong resident of Henderson County.
He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He was a former co-owner of Cannonball Express and was an employee of American Truck Repair Express.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Talmadge Cannon and a grandson, Easton Elijah Gibson.
He is survived by his mother, Beulah Lee Corn Cannon; his children, Brian Barnette, Toby Flynn, Tara Cannon Bayne, Nathaniel Cannon, Tahoni Cannon and Captain Cole Cannon; siblings, Barry Cannon, Audrey Cannon Pace, and Tonya Cannon Sloop all of Hendersonville; twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, April 29th at Ebenezer Baptist Church of Hendersonville. The Rev. Steven Blanton will officiate. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the celebration in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2557 Chimney Rock Road; Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 or to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 6284, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Norman Clinton Cannon, 60,

Norman Clinton Cannon, 60, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2017.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Oleen Jarrett Smith, 91

Oleen Jarrett Smith, 91, of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Lifecare Center of Hendersonville. Born in Catawba County and raised in Newton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Ray and Geneva Jarrett. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, JW Smith, Jr.; brother, Billy Ray Jarrett; son-in-law, Larry Sigman and grandson, Scott Sigman.
Oleen was a resident of Hendersonville for the past 75 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, where she served Wednesday night suppers for over 20 years. She loved the Live Embers trips and was a member of the Patience Sunday School class as well as the Singing Saints. She always had hope and trust in the Lord. Oleen was a charter member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5206.
She retired from Kellwood Corporation and later worked at Belks in various roles, but always wrapped presents at Christmas time. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who had a radiant smile. A pretty southern lady, she was an excellent cook, soft spoken, perseverant and tough; however, she was sweet as can be and if you knew her, you loved her. Oleen was accomplished in all forms of needlework and knitting Christmas stockings were her specialty. She was also known to love to shop and look for shells on the beach.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Sigman of Hendersonville; son Bill Smith and his wife Judy of Hendersonville; grandsons, Jeff Sigman and his wife Kena of Chapel Hill, NC, Chris Sigman of Hendersonville and Ryan Smith and his wife Dana of Marietta, GA; granddaughter, Kasey Smith of Asheville; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Grace Sigman, Liam, Rori and Keira Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at First Baptist Church Hendersonville with the Reverends Steve Scoggins and Wally Shamburger officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-3 pm prior to the service.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Lake Pointe Landing, Life Care Center of Hendersonville, Four Seasons Compassion for Life and Pardee Hospital. A special thanks to Dr. Ron Moffitt and his staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Hendersonville 312 5th Ave W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com
Shuler funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Allen Edwin Duncan, 59

Allen Edwin Duncan, 59, of East Flat Rock, NC passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He
was preceded in death by his father, Billy Dan Duncan and his brother,
Dennis Bryan Duncan.

He was a member of the First Church of The Nazarene and loved to play horseshoes.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Duncan; two sons, Jeremy and
Jerred Duncan both of Hendersonville; a daughter, Jennifer Scroggs of
Hendersonville; his mother, Kathy Jane Ward of East Flat Rock; eleven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 20th at
the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Steve
Scroggs officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to
the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery.

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

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James Kasalajtis

James William Kasalajtis

James Kasalajtis died on April 12, 2017, at his home in Hendersonville, NC. He was born on September 26, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to Chester and Arlene Kasalajtis. He attended St. Mark elementary and St. Joseph high. At St. Joe’s senior graduation, the speaker said, “Forget this speech and remember this song: To Dream the Impossible Dream.”

He went to Madison Technical College to study woodworking but soon went to Minnesota State College Southeast at Red Wing, to learn the art and craft of making and repairing guitars, lutes, violins, and other stringed instruments. For the rest of his life, he would say with pride, “I am a luthier.” Having chosen that career, he didn’t always find it an easy one to have, encountering difficulties typical of small businesses. He kept looking for the ideal spot, perhaps an Impossible Dream. When interviewed in 1994, while in Hendersonville, NC, he said, “I’ve moved around a lot. I lived in Saluda many years ago, but I’ve lived in a lot of places since.” He had set up shop in Madison, WI, to make and repair instruments, but the owner of the building sold it and Jim couldn’t find another place he could afford.

In Saluda, he worked at Top of the Morning Music as luthier and demonstrator. He could play any stringed instrument and demonstrate its sound for a customer. When in North Carolina, he noted an uptick in dulcimer work. “There’s a story with every instrument and that’s what I love, hearing the stories and working on old instruments that have a lot of history.”

But the “moving around” continued. He spent time in Ohio, Nova Scotia and New Mexico; California, Colorado, and Idaho; and occasionally followed a lady to where she might go. A wandering luthier.

His many friends remember Jim as a generous soul, always willing to help out, well-endowed with his Irish heritage gift of gab, appreciative of a good brew, more disposed to giving advice than taking it, and capable of responding to the injustice of a thing with a robust, world-class rant.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister Jean, his brother Robert and his parents. He is survived by three siblings, R.J. Kasalajtis of Whitefish Bay, WI; Mary Petit, and John Kasalajtis, both of Kenosha; many nieces and nephews; his Stacy cousins James, Patrick, Susan; special cousin Elisa River Stacy Nelson of New Mexico; Ilene Morton and Rick Mullins of Hendersonville, and many other good friends.

A potluck supper in celebration of Jim’s life will take place on Thursday, April 20, at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust Street in downtown Hendersonville, at 6 P.M. Funeral arrangements are by Jacksons Funeral Service in Hendersonville.

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Willavene Pace McCall, 87

Willavene Pace McCall, 87, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Willavene was the youngest of eight children born to Hiram Kimsey Pace and Janie Heatherly Pace. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas McCall, Sr.; a son, Gregory Todd McCall; and seven brothers and sisters.
Willavene was a devoted homemaker and cosmetologist. A member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, she faithfully served as a choir member and pianist/organist for many years.
She is survived by her son, Tom McCall and his wife, Shirley, of Zirconia; daughter, Dr. Patricia McCall Ramos and her husband, Dave, of Coral Springs, FL; six grandchildren, Jeremy Sizemore, Amy Honeycutt, Melissa Walters, Louis Ramos, Erik Ramos and Kevin Ramos; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Monday, April 17 at Crab Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Cory Honeycutt and the Rev. Dr. Greg Mathis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Starkey Hearing Foundation, 6700 Washington Ave. South, Eden Prairie, MN 55344.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Audrey Kathleen Howell, 73,

Audrey Kathleen Howell, 73, of Dana, NC passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Sarah Hipps Keener, her husband, Cleo Howell and two sons, Michael and Thomas.
She was a native of Jackson County and had lived in Henderson County since 1965. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Dana Baptist Church. She retired from Southern AG after 30 years of service and had volunteered at the Four Seasons Hospice Home Store.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine Howell of Fletcher; two grandchildren, Ashley Rochester and her husband Jason and Tommy Howell and his wife Shirley; five great grandchildren, Joshua, Savanna and Sara Rochester and Zane and Colton Howell; two brothers, Billy Keener and his wife Lee Ann and Donald Keener and his wife Becky and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, April 15th at Dana Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Baptist Church, 277 Ridge Road, Dana, NC 28724.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Sandra Lee Vaughn Coren, 70

Sandra Lee Vaughn Coren, 70, of Zirconia, NC passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.

She was a lifetime native of Henderson County. She was preceded
in death by her parents, Bill and Janie Vaughn and three brothers,
Monty, Tony and Mike.

She had retired from Carolina Village after 30+ years of service.

She is survived by a daughter, Susan Simpson of Hendersonville; a
son, Billy Ledbetter and his wife Tonya of Anderson, SC; 8 grandkids;
28 great grandkids; 2 brothers, Gary and Chris Vaughn and several nieces
and nephews.

A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday,
April 15th at Tuxedo First Baptist Church with Rev. Mikell Bennett
officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at
her home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Audrey Howell 73

Audrey Howell 73, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday April 11, 2017 from the Elizabeth House.
Arrangements are pending. Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Howell family.

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