Jennifer Marie Hamill, 51

Jennifer Marie Hamill, 51, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Monday, March 13, 2017
in her home with her dog Simba by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jan Hamill.
She is survived by her brother, James Hamill of East Flat Rock.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family locally.

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H. Glenn Kilpatrick, Jr., 71

H. Glenn Kilpatrick, Jr., 71, of Hendersonville passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Harry Glenn Kilpatrick, Sr. and the late Mary Ruth Orr Northington. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Fuschia Andrews Kilpatrick, and a brother, Earl Kilpatrick.
Glenn was a member of Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church. He dedicated 32 years serving his country in the US Air Force, Army and civil service.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 14 years, Lola Davis Kilpatrick; loving step-father, James Northington; two daughters, Dawn Kilpatrick- Kirkpatrick and Mary Meade; one son, Michael Kilpatrick; two step-daughters, Kelly Tawney and Kathy O’Connor; one step-son, Bret Hamrick; two sisters, Carolyn Swanner and Kami Gentry; three brothers, Kim, Keith and Kevin Kilpatrick; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Mountain View Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Thursday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jeffrey Lynn “Jeff” Phillips, 64

Jeffrey Lynn “Jeff” Phillips, 64, of Hendersonville, NC passed away, Saturday, March 11, 2017 after a long battle with an illness.
Jeff having his own business, Phillips and Son Small Engine Repair and being in the military as a disabled veteran, he was also a loving husband to Joyce Phillips. A strong and incredible father to all of his children, Chas, Jenny, Jerri, Mike, Jeff Jr. and Phillip. He was also a courageous outstanding grandfather to his thirteen grandchildren, as well as a friend to all. Jeff being the amazing and exemplary guy he was, he will always be dearly loved and remembered. Jeffrey was a man you would meet only once in your life. Very rare and impeccable, Jeff was irreplaceable, unique, valuable, understanding, priceless and incomparable. We are all unsure of words to say, because there isn’t enough. Jeffrey being sick for the time he was you would never think anything was wrong. He was always in such high spirits, forever smiling and laughing. Even though he is not with us anymore, part of him always will be. He’s our angel now and forever will be missed.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Jane Nix Dill, 80

Jane Nix Dill, 80, of Edneyville, passed from this life to be with
her Lord Savior on March……She was the wife of the late Sam
H. Dill. She is survived by her two sons, Harold Rodney Dill and
Sam Greg Dill, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
two brothers, Jimmy and Wayne Nix, and one sister, Yvonne Moore.

Jane, “Nana”, was the center of her family. She loved most for the
family to gather at her home so she could not only feed their mouths
but also their souls. Birds and flowers were her passion. Nana’s
flowers continue to bloom and fill her yard with her love for all living
things. Her kindred spirit has blessed us all, and her love and kindness
will continue in our hearts and lives forever.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 13th at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery of which
she was a lifetime member. Pastor Bryan Melton will officiate

A jewel here on earth, a jewel in Heaven. She’ll brighten the kingdom
around God’s great throne. May the angels have peace, God bless her
in Heaven. More precious than diamonds, more precious than gold.

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

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Marjorie Lane Menyhard, 81,

Marjorie Lane Menyhard, 81, of Hendersonville, NC passed
away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Elizabeth House after lengthy
illness.

She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Menyhard; three
children, Susan, Nicholas II and John and four grandchildren, Emma,
Joshua, Madison and Nicholas III.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Donations may be made in Marjorie’s name to the Hendersonville
Rescue Mission, PO Box 1512 (639 Maple Street), Hendersonville, NC
28793.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Mickey Marvin, 61

Mickey Marvin, 61 of Hendersonville went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home following his battle with ALS. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County he was preceded in death by his father Gordon J. Marvin and grandmother Dalla Green.

Mickey played and worked in various capacities for the Oakland/LA Raiders organization for 39 years. A lifelong member of the First Church of the Nazarene, He was a devout follower of Christ and found the most joy in sharing his testimony with others.

Surviving is his loving wife of 36 years, Lisa Conway Marvin; one son Jonathan Michael Marvin of Hendersonville; one daughter Paige Marvin Stines and husband Joshua of Seattle, Washington; mother and father Inez and Stan Taylor of Etowah; and a brother Linden Marvin of Hendersonville.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday at the Hendersonville First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Sherman Waters, Rev. John Marra and Rev. Joshua Stines officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4pm until 7pm Saturday at the church.

To offer online condolences, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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David Ray Messer, 70,

David Ray Messer, 70, of Edneyville, NC left his Earthly body Monday, March 6, 2017 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was a native of Haywood county and had lived in Henderson County for the last 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Burr Franklin Messer, two brothers, J.D. and Jayhugh Messer and two beloved nephews, James and Clinton. He loved to watch racing, going fishing and finding a deal at yard sales and flea markets. He worked at Cranston Print Works for 26 years and Medical Action for 10 years. He is survived by his living wife of 50 years, Kathy Bradley Messer; a daughter, Tammy Messer of Polk County; 2 sons, Harold Messer (Lori) of Saluda and Steven Messer (Samantha) of Franklin; 9 grandchildren, 4 ½ great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Pauline Winn of Hendersonville, Ailene Marshall of Dana and Betty Price of Waynesville; a brother, Jarvis Messer of Waynesville and several nieces and nephews. The Bradley family considered Ray more of a family member and not an “in-law”. Becky Green and Eric Bradley were more like his children. A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 9th at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Dean Elliott and Rev. Craig Stepp officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the celebration in the chapel and at other times will be at the home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, PO Box 1512, 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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William Charles Trainor Sr., 87

William Charles Trainor Sr., 87, of Asheville, NC passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his son, William Charles “Chuck” Trainor Jr. (Carol) of Hendersonville; a grandson, Jason Charles Trainor (Tabitha) of Fletcher and their two sons, Julian and Cameron and a long time close friend, Gretchen Craft.

The family will receive friends 11:00 AM Friday, March 10th at Calvary Episcopal Church. A graveside service will follow with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 E. 92nd St, New York, NY 10128-6804.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Nancy Vallari, 79

Nancy Vallari, 79, of Hendersonville passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Nancy was the daughter of the late Marion and Robert Murray of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Nancy graduated Jamestown High School in Jamestown, New York, in 1955, and graduated with a BS in Business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, in 1959. She was employed by Kenmore Copper Corporation in New York City for 24 years and later by CPC International Corporation (Best Foods/Unilever) in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, for 13 years before retiring to Hendersonville in 1996.
Nancy loved golf and was a member of Etowah Valley Golf Club & Lodge. She also enjoyed reading and was a long-time fan of the University of Alabama’s football team, each year attending all the Alabama home games in Tuscaloosa with family and friends.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Walter; her two sisters, Christine Young of Big Canoe, Georgia, and Phyllis Lindquist of Nathalie, Virginia; three nieces; and two nephews.
To those I Love…
“Let not the thought of me be sad,
For I am loving you just as I always have.
You were so good to me,
So many times I wanted still to do,
So many, many things to say to you.
Remember that I did not fear,
It was just leaving you I could not bear to face.
We cannot see Beyond – but this I Know,
I loved you so – t’was Heaven here on Earth with you.”

A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held 11:30am on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, 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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Joan Mary Taylor Reid

On March 1, 2017, Joan Mary Taylor Reid passed away peacefully while in hospice care at Elizabeth House, Flat Rock NC. Born on June 11, 1934 in Beth Israel Hospital, Newark NJ to the late Harry and Mildred Taylor, her family eventually moved to Fairfield CT, where Joan graduated from Roger Ladlowe High School in 1951.

On Jan 29,1955 Joan married William “Bill” Reid at Blessed Sacrament Church in Newark NJ. They relocated to Hendersonville NC in 1968, where they purchased the Southwind Motel, and served as its proprietors until 1991. Joan was also a successful tax preparer, owner of Reid Tax Service, assisting clients across the region for nearly 50 years.

Joan was an active member of the community, beginning her volunteering as a Brownie leader when raising her three daughters in Hendersonville. For 23 years she volunteered at the Purple Ribbon Store benefiting Mainstay Domestic Shelters. Most recently she was a volunteer for the Counsel on Aging. She also worked the voting polls in Henderson County for over a decade.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Sharon Reid and Stacy Reid, two grandsons, Jeffrey White and Jesse Clouse, all of Hendersonville, her sister, Beverly Paoletto of Blairsville GA and a nephew, Lawrence Paoletto of Hendersonville, as well as life long friends and clients who she always treated with affection and respect. She was predeceased and never stopped missing her husband of 52 years, William Reid and her oldest daughter, Susan White, who lost her fight with cancer 16 years ago.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from the Chapel of Jackson Funeral and Crematory in Hendersonville, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 1 till 2pm. Interment will be held immediately afterwards at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made in the way of a donation to The Counsel on Aging 105 King Creek Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Jackson Funeral and Crematory in Hendersonville. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Carolyn Elaine Whitaker, 68

Carolyn Elaine Whitaker, 68, of Horse Shoe passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Elizabeth House. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of Carroll Gilbert and Lois Edna Israel Hudson.

Elaine was a member of Mills River Baptist Church and retired from Mills River Elementary School. She was also a member of the Mills River fire department's ladies auxiliary. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Elaine loved the lake and fishing.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Carroll Whitaker; sons, Phillip Whitaker and wife Rhonda and Jeremy Whitaker; grandchildren, Mason and Jordan Whitaker, Hannah and Ethan Stepp, all of Mills River; brother, Eddie Hudson of Fletcher; mother-in-law, Margaret Jane Whitaker of Mills River.

Funeral services will be held 2pm on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Mills River Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Whitaker-Moore Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-7pm at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lawrence M. Jackson, 73

Lawrence M. Jackson, 73, a native of Edneyville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Louise
Jackson, two brothers, Howard and Gerald Jackson, one sister, Margie
Jackson Hill and a father-in-law, William “Bill” King.

He was a lifetime member of Mtn. Home Baptist Church and was elected as trustee.

He worked at Cranston Print Works, Farm Bureau, Southern AG, FMC Chemical Co. and was also an apple farmer all of his life.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling westward.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rita King
Jackson; two children, Cathy Jackson Laughter of Wesley Chapel, NC and
Kenneth L. Jackson and his wife Brenda of Hendersonville; three
grandchildren, Carrie Jackson Kalanarhos and her husband George, Shane
M. Jackson and Dillon P. Laughter; one great grandson, Joseph A.
Kalanarhos; his sister, Mildred Jackson Reed and her husband Ned; his
mother-in-law, Pauline Jones King; several nieces and nephews and his
canine companion, Shadow.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 2nd at
Mtn. Home Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Garren and Rev. Bill Landreth
officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family
will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.

Flowers are welcome or 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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Jeanne Mallard Hix, 66,

Jeanne Mallard Hix, 66, of Mills River went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 25, 2017 at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
Born in Lexington, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Anthony and Zelma Alexander Mallard. Jeanne was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Floyd.
She received her training from Moses H. Cone Memorial and retired as a radiological technologist. A member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, Jeanne taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for the Children’s Ministry and was involved with the Women’s Ministry and other ministries at multiple churches.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34½ years, Ron Hix; sons, Zachary A. Hix (Elizabeth) of Leicester and Joshua R. Hix (Amber) of Fletcher; grandchildren, Colton A. Hix, Canyon A. Hix, Hugh H. Hix and Henry R. Hix; sister, Diane Mallard Tate (Bill) of Lexington; brother, Robbie Mallard of Lexington; eleven nieces and nephews and six grandnephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Pastor Steve Scoggins will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Pregnancy Services of Asheville, 1710 Old Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to the Evangelism Explosion--Project #1568 (Robert Powell-Restricted Fiji), 161 Bradley Branch Rd., Arden, NC 28704.

To offer online condolences and to view the complete obituary, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Paulino Ruiz “Bobby” Estremera, 80

Paulino Ruiz “Bobby” Estremera, 80, of Flat Rock, NC passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.

He was born in Puerto Rico, one of 33 siblings and came to
the United States in 1952. He was the son of the late Victorio and
Felicita Estremera.

He was a member of Upward Christian Fellowship Church. He
retired from Kyocera after 24 ½ years of service. Bobby enjoyed
walking, working in his garden, talking with friends and most of all he
loved his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn Blackwell
Estremera; his children, Carmen Lawing (Ray) of Saluda, Scott Estremera
(Susan) of Dana and Jeff Estremera (Teresa) of Flat Rock; his
grandchildren, Carol Owenby, Kevin Laughter, Dylan Estremera, Taylor
Estremera and Haley Estremera; his great grandchildren, Jonathan Owenby,
Valerie Owenby and Taela Jones; his great-great grandchildren, Matthew
Owenby and Delaney Owenby and multitudes of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Friday, March 3rd at the
Upward Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Anthony Craver, Pastor
Norman Bayne and Pastor Jay Adams officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00
PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the church.

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

The family would like to thank Dr. Deb Pittillo, her staff, the
staff of Family Medical Center, the kind people at the Elizabeth House
and the entire Upward Christian Fellowship Staff and friends, for their
thoughts prayers and support.

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

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Donnie Lee Hart, 59,

Donnie Lee Hart, 59, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017.

He was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. He was the son of the late David and Gloria Sexton Hart.

He was a member of In Jesus Name Church and drove trucks for a living.

He is survived by his best friend of 30 years, Karen Dalton; a
sister, Katie Crain of Candler, NC; a brother, Tony Hart (Brenda) of
Fletcher, NC; three sons, Donnie Hart II of Michigan, Joshua Hart (Lea)
of Winston Salem, NC and Patrick Hart of Hendersonville; a daughter,
Cassandra Hart of Hendersonville; eight grand young-uns; three nieces,
Jessica Johnston, Tracy Roberts and Cindy Pace and his canine companion,
Chloe.

A celebration of Donnie’s life will be held at In Jesus Name
Church, Thursday, March 2nd at 2:00 PM with Dale Gilbert officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to In Jesus Name Church, 2934 Sugarloaf Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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Kenneth R. Brown, 72,

Kenneth R. Brown, 72, peacefully left his earthly home on Friday, February 24, 2017 with his beloved wife and dog at his side at his residence in Laurel Park. Ken was born in Miami, Florida, January 12, 1945 while his father was serving in the United States Army during World War II. Ken was also a veteran of the United States Army holding the rank Captain and was assigned to HQ Finance Corps in the Ryukyu Islands during active duty. He was pleased to experience the current climate of honor and respect toward veterans and active duty military after having gone through the Viet Nam era.
Ken’s professional career took the family to several states with 21 years spent in Winston-Salem, NC where Kenneth, Jr. and Alison spent their formative years. Ken and Connie moved to Hendersonville in 2001. Ken was a devoted father and husband who enjoyed running, water and snow skiing, fast cars, and football (especially his alma mater Florida State University Seminoles). He provided his family with amazing opportunities which included annual trips to the beach and five international experiences. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him.
Ken and his wife, Constance (Connie) Brown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Ken is survived by his son, Kenneth Brown, Jr. of Helsingborg, Sweden and his daughter Alison Brown of Charleston, SC along with numerous cherished extended family members in Asheville, Georgia, SC, and Florida. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, L.J. and Gertrude Stanley of Hendersonville, his parents, Robert and Kathryn Brown of Fletcher, and his brother Rodney M. Brown of Fletcher.
The family is respecting Ken’s wishes for no formal services at this time. A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date. The family wishes to express gratitude to CarePartners Hospice for the generous support and comfort provided in just one short week.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Douglas F. Coggins, 77

Douglas F. Coggins, 77, of Zirconia went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Douglas was the son of the late Alfred and Callie Osteen Coggins. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Morrison and Bobbie Ann Hipps, and brother, Arliss Coggins.

He was a proud veteran who served in the US Air Force. Douglas retired from General Electric as an electrician after 37 years of employment. He was one of the founding members of Friends of the Falls at Dupont State Forest and a member and deacon of Mud Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fellowship with the ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) group for retirees of General Electric.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joyce Anders Coggins; daughter, Stephanie C. Bailey (Daniel) of Zirconia; son, Christopher Douglas Coggins of Charlottesville, VA; granddaughter, Cameron Bailey; grandson, Kyle Bailey; brother, James Coggins (Venus) of Tuxedo; sisters, Loretta Moody (Don) and Sheliah Brown (John), all of Brevard; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 pm Sunday at Mud Creek Baptist Church. The Reverends Greg Mathis and Steve Scoggins will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1-3 pm Sunday at the church. At other times, the family will be at the home of Daniel and Stephanie Bailey. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Opal Nix McMurray, 77

Opal Nix McMurray, 77, of Edneyville, NC went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 24, 2017 at the home of her sister, Yvonne Moore.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Hill Nix, her husband Dewey McMurray, her siblings, Marion and Benny Nix, half siblings, Nellie Jones, Margie Freeman, Sue Rhodes, Ila Boyd and Sam Nix.
She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Janie Dill of Greensboro and Yvonne Moore of Saluda; two brothers, Wayne Nix of Edneyville and Jimmy Nix of Flat Rock and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, February 27th at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Bryan Melton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, PO Box 22, Edneyville, NC 28727 .
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Frances Christine Cagle Maxwell, 84,

Frances Christine Cagle Maxwell, age 84, a lifelong resident of Hendersonville, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 21st, 2017 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Charles Spurgeon Cagle and Hassie Margaret Garren Cagle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Hudson and Marie Cagle; and by her brother, Charles Cagle.

Frances attended Hendersonville High School. She was a housewife for most of her life but worked in the lunchroom at Balfour Elementary School for about 10 years.

Frances loved life and especially loved her family. She loved the joy of laughter and will forever be remembered for her infectious laugh. She also loved her orange tabby cat, treating her like another member of the family. She loved her First Baptist Church Family and was known at the church as the “candy lady” because she was always passing out “Wint-O” mints. She enjoyed the Wednesday Night suppers at FBC, always finding joy and laughter with her special group of friends. She enjoyed going to see and listening to Gospel music; with her favorite group being Triumphant Quartet. She always found great joy in cardinals, butterfly pins, all jewelry, the color purple, Facebook and shopping at consignment stores and yard sales.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, J.B. Maxwell; two daughters, Terri Redden and husband, Myron, Vicki Worley and husband, Bill all of Hendersonville; two grandsons, Blake Redden and wife, Natalie of Fletcher and Brad Redden and wife, Ashley of Waxhaw; one step-grandson, Rob Worley and wife, Melody of Marietta, SC; two step-granddaughters, Christa Parlow and husband, Eric of Mills River and Kelley Turbyfill and husband, Anthony of Fletcher; three great-granddaughters, Emma, Ella and Hensley Redden; and a great-grandson due in May; step-great-grandchildren, Anna and Trace Turbyfill and Jenny and Jordan Parlow. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews; as well as her three sisters, Margaret Brock, Mary Jones and Dottie Jones; and by one sister-in-law, Jessie Cagle.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Steve Scoggins.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Flowers will be appreciated; or donations in Frances’ memory may be directed to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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Ted Roger Beal, 68,

Ted Roger Beal, 68, of Zirconia, NC went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2017.
He was a native of Henderson County.
He is survived by a daughter, Cristy Darnell (Alton) of Hendersonville; a son, TR Beal of Raleigh; a brother, Robert Beal (Rita) of Hendersonville; a sister, Dolores Cope of Columbus, NC; several nieces and nephews a his canine companion, LB.
A celebration of Ted’s life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 25th at West Hendersonville Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Raynes officiating.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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