Eddie " Max " Capps, 63

Eddie “Max” Capps, 63, of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 11, 2017 after a short illness with his family by his side.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Jesse Torrence and Lois Eva Maxwell Capps. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Donnie Capps.
Max graduated from Edneyville High School, class of 1973. He was a founding member of King's Grove Baptist Church, worked at American Feldmuehle and retired from Borg Warner.
He is survived by fiancée, Karyl Kyser and children, Jeffery Roehm and wife Paula, Janice Luther and husband Tom; brothers, Stanley Capps and wife Shelia of Hendersonville, and Ronnie Capps of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Chris Capps and wife Nancy, Kirk Capps and wife Dawn, Ji-Young Metcalf and husband Doug, Jennifer Balkcom and husband Clint, and Jeremy Capps and wife Kathy; many great-nieces and nephews and two special pets, Brandi and Mie.
A funeral will be at 1:00p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Capell officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00p.m.,Tuesday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Kings Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 2798 Pace Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28792.
For online condolences, please visit forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Bobbie J. Freeman, 80

Bobbie J. Freeman, 80, of Hendersonville, went home with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
A native of Rutherford County and a resident of Henderson County for more than 62 years, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Eva Owens and was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Wilds.
Bobbie was employed by Ball Brothers Corp for over 30 years and was a member of Ebenezer Church.
She will be forever missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Frank Freeman; son, Michael Freeman of Fort Lauderdale, Fl and James Fredrick ; daughter, Tammy Freeman of Charlotte and Hayne Cannon; brother, Winfred Owens and Joyce; sister-in-law, Margaret Plemmons; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be 2:00pm, Friday, February 10, 2017, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Blanton officiating. Burial will follow the service in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Thursday, at the funeral home.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Reverend Calvin Jay Adams, 66

Reverend Calvin Jay Adams, 66, of Flat Rock, NC passed away Monday, February 6, 2017.
He was a native of Caldwell County and had resided in Henderson County since 1984.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orin Steele Adams and Fannie Bly Sutton Adams and five brothers, Elbert, Bill, Walter, Wayne and George.
He had pastored at Morning Star Baptist Church in Lenoir, NC and New Grace Christian Church in Hendersonville, NC.
He liked to fish, sing and play the guitar.
He is survived by two sons, David Adams and his wife Sonya of Franklin, NC and Kevin Adams and his wife Kim of Morganton, NC; a daughter, Andrea Wallace of East Flat Rock; two sisters, Bertha and Gail; three brothers, Otis, Charles and Howard; seven grandchildren, Cameron, Eli, Colby and her fiancé Chris Cota, Carly, Kyle and Adam and Arnie Ward; three great grandchildren, Zayda, Jeremiah and Annabelle and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 11th at Cornerstone Covenant Church, 3015 Heffner Place, Hudson, NC 28638. The family will receive friends following the service in the church.
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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Mildred Coren, 84,

Mildred Coren, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of Emmett and Ola Bayne Ward.
Mildred was the loving wife of the late Bill Coren.
Mother to Michael Coren and Micki Jackson and her husband Roger.
Grandmother to Jason Jackson Sr. and his wife Angel, Christin Taylor and her husband Clint, and Elisa Gray and her husband Brandon.
Great grandmother to Jason Jackson Jr, Jeremiah Jackson, Jacob Jackson, Jamison Jackson, Alex Taylor, Cameron Taylor and Avaree Gray.
Great-great grandchild, Taytum Jackson.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Tony Galloway officiating. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Four Seasons Compassion For Life.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945,

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Dorothy J. "Dot" Gibbs, 75,

Dorothy J. "Dot" Gibbs, 75, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and was preceded in death by her parents, Grady M. Johnson Sr. and Clarsie Morgan Johnson, two brothers, Grady Johnson Jr. and Bill Johnson and a sister, Clara Anderson.
She was a long-time member of Mud Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ray Gibbs Sr.; two sons, Chuck Gibbs and his wife Suzanne of Hendersonville and Shaun Gibbs and his wife Jamie of Hendersonville; a daughter, Cindy Gallian and her husband Tony of Etowah; a brother, George Johnson and his wife Jackie of Hendersonville; six grandchildren, Matthew, Evan, Gregory, Caden, Sofie and Drake; a brother-in-law, Johnny Gibbs and his wife Debbie of Hendersonville; several nieces and nephews and her canine companion, Daisy Mae.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Mathis and Dr. Robert Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the 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 to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793

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Janet L. Hamill, 81

Janet L. Hamill, 81, of East Flat Rock, passed away in her son’s arms, Saturday, February 4, 2017.
She is now in a better place with her loving husband James “Big Jim” Hamill, her brother and sisters.
She is survived by her son, James Hamill and her daughter Jennifer Hamill.
A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at Jackson Funeral Service. Contact her son James for service information.
In lieu of flowers, donations to cover Janet’s medical and other expenses will be appreciated.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Dorothy J. "Dot" Gibbs,

Dorothy J. "Dot" Gibbs, 75, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Elizbeth House.
Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Nancy B. Nelson, 65

Nancy B. Nelson, 65, of Hendersonville passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Mission Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Frances P. and Grover C. Beddingfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Terry M. Nelson and a brother, Marlon C. Beddingfield.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Nancy retired from G.E. following 33 years of employment. She was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church and was a licensed beautician since the age of 17. Nancy loved to read, watch movies and travel with her husband. Her biggest passion was her family.
Survivors include her two sons, Brent C. Nelson and Terry J. Nelson and his wife Amber, both of Hendersonville; four grandchildren, Hunter Nelson, Kayla Moran, Skylar and Keiley Laughter; three sisters, O’Keitha Gabriel, Yvonne Lindsey and her husband Eddie and Mary Jayne and her husband Charles all of Tuxedo.
A funeral service will be held 2pm on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service.
To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Timothy Christopher Patterson, 62

Timothy Christopher Patterson, 62, of Flat Rock passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family who had cared for him in his final days. He was the son of the late T.C. and Evelyn Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Teresa Dotson Patterson and a sister, Shirley P. Sherman.
A native of Henderson County, he served as a Sergeant in US Army Special Forces, Green Beret. Tim retired from the Henderson County Public School system after 30 years of service as a mechanic in the bus garage. His love for the Lord was great and he served many years as the music director and a Sunday school teacher at Berea Baptist Church. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed muscle cars, camping, boating, yard-sales and was known as a “passionate second hand shopper”.
Survivors include his mother that raised him, Helen Patterson Camp; his wife of 16 years, Linda Gilliam Patterson; children, Tracy Patterson Walden and husband Von, Josh Patterson and wife Amanda and Kerri Patterson Smith and husband Dennis; step-children, Ryan Stepp and wife Stacie, Justin Stepp and Heather Stepp Allen; 18 grandchildren; mother-in-law’s, Myrtle Gordon and Verna Ward; special friend, Bill Devine; several nieces and nephews and many wonderful pets.
Funeral services will be held 1pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Berea Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Safelight, Inc. 133 Fifth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792; Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation, 221 N Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or National Foster Parent Association, 1102 Prairie Ridge Trail, Pflugerville, TX 78660.
To offer online condolences please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Linda Huskins Thomas, 71

Linda Huskins Thomas, 71, of Hendersonville went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Elizabeth House after a brief Illness. A native of Davidson County, Linda had lived in Henderson County for forty-five years. A daughter of the late Fred and Stella Huskins, she was also preceded in death by her son, Randall Shane Thomas, and five sisters, Betty Sue, Louise, Carol, Joyce Ann and Becky.
Linda was a registered nurse with Pardee Home Health. She was a member of Bat Cave Baptist Church and the Ladies’ Sunday School Class. Linda supported community youth programs, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Edneyville and North Henderson High School Athletics and Band Boosters. She supported youth groups at Pleasant Hill United Methodist and Hughes Grove Baptist Churches in Thomasville and Mountain View Baptist, Ebenezer Baptist, and Bat Cave Baptist Churches in Hendersonville. She also supported the Law Enforcement Community.
Survivors include her loving husband of fifty-four years, Ivey Thomas; a son, Jack Thomas of Annapolis, MD; a daughter, Amy Wilkie and her husband, Jerome, of Hoopers Creek; seven grandchildren, Joshua Thomas and his wife, Jordan, John Thomas, Ivey Wilkie, Lauren Thomas, Emma, Isaac and Avlyn Stella May Wilkie; a great-granddaughter, Jensyn Thomas; two brothers, Jack Huskins and his wife, Lucy, of Thomasville and James Richard Huskins and his wife, Linda, of Pikeville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Bat Cave Baptist Church. Revs. Jim Hyler, Ivey Thomas, James Huskins and Jack Thomas will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm prior to the service in the church.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Eugene “Gene” Constant Southworth, 84

Eugene “Gene” Constant Southworth, 84, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Pardee Hospital after a long illness. He was born March 1, 1932 in Agawam, MA to the late Eugene E. and Hazel Smith Chapin Southworth. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Ellis Southworth in 2013 and Richard Chapin Southworth in 2015.
Gene was a graduate of Agawam High School and Western New England University. He also attended American International College in Springfield, MA and Northeastern College in Boston, MA. During his working years, he was an engineer for an insurance company, first in Springfield, MA, then transferred to VT and retired in 1991 to Ocala, FL. Gene then decided to follow a dream of being a Christian volunteer with his wife, Carol. They belonged to a group called Mobile Missionaries and Sowers, also known as Servants on Wheels Ever Ready. They did whatever was needed for the Lord for eight years, traveling in their RV to every state to Christian camps, schools, churches, and missions. They were at Word of Life Bible Institute when 9/11 occurred. Due to illness, Gene had to retire from traveling but did volunteer two times after Katrina with the church they were attending in FL, doing what he loved, reaching out to those in need. He loved carpentry and remodeled three old homes in VT, and he loved to camp, fish, and hike.
Gene served his country as Staff Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War, eighteen months in the Philippines and twelve months in Japan. He and a group of his classmates joined the inactive Naval Reserve and had to be honorably discharged before enlisting in the US Army. Gene was a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons in VT for 45 years.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Carol Gwendolyn Orr Southworth; two sons, Peter Ellis Southworth and his wife, Theresa, of Ludlow, VT, and Jeffrey Allen Southworth and his wife, Raeanne, of Benson, VT; three grandsons, Bradley Stearns Southworth and his wife, Kim, and their son, Connor; Aaron Peter Southworth and his fiancé, Ashley, and Nicholas Raymond Southworth and his fiancé, Erin; two step-granddaughters, Lisa and Sarah; two step-great-grandchildren, Zoa and Theodore; and several nieces and nephews and their children.
No local services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carpenter’s Hands Ministry at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Candace K. Stein, 69

Candace K. Stein, 69, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.

A celebration of Candace’s Life will be held 12:00 PM Friday,
January 6th at the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.

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

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Troy K. Blackwell, 76

Troy K. Blackwell, 76, of Zirconia, NC passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest “EC” and Mae McGaha Blackwell; a daughter, Lori Lynnette Blackwell and a sister, Bernice Pace. He served in the US Navy and had owned and operated Auto World and Blackwell’s Lawn Care. He is survived by his wife Lynne Martin Blackwell; a son, Lane Blackwell and his wife Mary of Zirconia; a grandson, Adam Lane Blackwell and his wife Stephanie of East Flat Rock; a granddaughter, Camryn Paige Blackwell of Zirconia; a great grandson, Brody; a brother, Boyce Blackwell and his wife Geneva of Hendersonville; sisters, Faye Fish of Granite Falls, NC, Marie Gosnell and her husband George of East Flat Rock and Sue Hensley and her husband Paul of Hendersonville and many nieces and nephews. No services are planned.

The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, January 4th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at his home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Judy Wyatt Anderson, 69

Judy Wyatt Anderson, 69, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Hendersonville Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
She was a native of Henderson County and the daughter of Ernest and Geraldine Stepp Wyatt.
Judy attended East Henderson High School, Blanton Business College and Blue Ridge Tech. She was employed by Belk Simpson in South Carolina and worked as a CNA in Henderson County. She was previously married to Larry W. Anderson of Marietta, S.C.
In addition to her parents she is also survived by her son, Marty; grandsons, Scotty and Trevor; great-granddaughters, Preslee and Paisley; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Stanford officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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James David “Jim” Parker, 64

James David “Jim” Parker, 64, loving husband, father and friend to so many passed away on December 26, 2016 at his son’s home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late James Arthur and Mary Lee Rhodes Parker.
Born on September 24, 1952 in Henderson County, he spent most of his childhood there with his family in Edneyville, NC. Jim graduated from Cocoa High School in Florida, before moving back to North Carolina with his family in 1970, to attend barber school. After graduating from Durham Barber School and Roffler Academy in NC, he began working in Asheville and Brevard, until establishing “Hair Kutters” in Hendersonville, NC, an Apollo franchise. Jim served the community for more than 40 years with his caring, loving and “special gift” of who he was. He was an avid outdoors man, who enjoyed sharing those experiences with everyone who knew him.
The family extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at Hendersonville Hematology & Oncology, particularly Dr. Radford. Their dedication enabled us to have the gift of more time with Jim.
He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Taylor “Ginny” Parker, two sons, James Cameron Parker (wife Diane), and Cory Taylor Parker. He is also survived by his Aunt Betty Ann Griffin and several cousins.
In remembrance of Jim, live humbly and show compassion to all those who happen to cross your path in life. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Cancer Research Institute by visiting cancerresearch.org or to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy by visiting carolinamountain.org.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, January 2, 2016 at the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, located at 312 5th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

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Charlene A. Livingston, 66,

Charlene A. Livingston, 66, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away on December 29, 2016, at The Elizabeth House, Flat Rock. She was born August 4, 1950 in Franklin County, Ohio, to Fries and Sara (Byers) Ferguson (both deceased). She married Larry Kirian on July 12, 1969 and they later divorced. She then married Stanley R. Livingston on November 28, 1992 and he survives. They had been married for 24 years.
In addition to her husband Charlene is survived by her daughter Brigette (Jim) Carpenter of Findlay, OH and her son Lyle (Clarice) Kirian of Travelers Rest, SC. Also surviving are her extended family Michele (Jeff) Fish of Canton, NC, Stacey Livingston and Henry Livingston, both of Hendersonville, NC; grandchildren, Ashleigh & Alyson Carpenter of Findlay, OH, Tyler Workman of Travelers Rest, SC, Ryan Workman of Charleston, SC, Cassandra (Ben) Tanner of Flowery Branch, GA, Samantha (Daniel) Rose of Flat Rock, NC, Kevin & Starr Fish of Canton, NC, and Beth Ellen & Autumn Livingston of Flat Rock, NC; and great-grandchildren, Abishai & Areli Tanner of Flowery Branch, GA. Additional sisters, nieces, and nephews and their families survive Charlene.
Charlene was a 1968 graduate of Elmwood High School in Cygnet, OH and attended Mercy Nursing School in Toledo, OH. Charlene held various positions during her professional career, some of which included being a nurse, secretary to the superintendent of Elmwood Schools, sales, owner/operator of Computer Training Associates, and co-owner of Livingston Properties LLC.
Jackson Funeral Home in Hendersonville will be handling the arrangements but visitation will take place at Mountain View Baptist Church in Tuxedo on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm with the funeral services, officiated by Sherill Moore and Ben Tanner, immediately following the visitation. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials 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 to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Miriam Clark Plexico, 95

Miriam Clark Plexico, age 95, and resident of Cardinal Care in Hendersonville, NC died December 29, 2016.Miriam was born November 22, 1921 in Hockessin, Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Claude Willard Clark and Carrie Curlett Clark. She and her husband, Reverend Clyde Plexico, Jr. were married for 55 years before his death on June 27, 1998.

Miriam was a 1942 graduate of Asheville College where she was involved in many student activities. She was elected to the Student Council, the YWCA Cabinet, President of the Campus Cooperative, Permanent President of the Senior Class, and a member of Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities her junior and senior years. Her radio script “Asheville College Calls on You” was broadcast over all of Western North Carolina, and her radio play “Tolerance” won national recognition and awards.

Miriam was always active in the communities where her husband served churches. She organized and directed a child care center for her husband’s church, the Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church in the greater New Orleans, La. Area; directed a government child development center for 100 children and with 25 staff in Georgia; was Educational Coordinator for Head Start for 16 counties in North Georgia; and became a Certified Children’s Protective Services worker with the South Carolina Department of Social Services until her retirement June 20, 1986.

Following her retirement and move to Hendersonville, Miriam became involved in many community activities, including: a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon for two terms and later a Ruling Elder; a court appointed Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children; a member of the Family Selection Committee for Habitat for Humanity; a member and board member of the League of Women Voters; on the Advisory Board of Telemon Child Development Center; a member of the Board for Smart Start of Henderson County (appointed by the County Commissioners); Hendersonville Coalition Against Violence; numerous committees in the county for children; the Executive Board and past President of College Alumnae of Asheville Teacher’s College; and in 1996 she was chosen to carry the Olympic Flame and Torch as it went through Hendersonville.

Miriam is survived by two daughters, Sandie Salvaggio-Walker and Dale Scott, both of Hendersonville; one son, Clark Plexico of Hendersonville as well as Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has seven grandchildren: Bart Salvaggio and his wife Alisa; Dale Bradshaw and her husband Steve; and, Miriam Beaver and her husband Jim, all from Hendersonville, NC; Matthew Scott of Faison, NC; Hattie Plexico Sinclair of Istanbul, Turkey; Molly Plexico of Chiang Mai, Thailand; and, Jack Plexico of Raleigh, NC. In addition, she is survived by eleven great-grandchildren: Alex, Mia and Anna Salvaggio; Charlie and Sophia Bradshaw; David, Isaiah, and Samuel Beaver; Levi and Gabriel Scott; and, Henry Jack Sinclair.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Mark Stanley. She will be interred next to husband, Clyde, in Westlawn Presbyterian Cemetery in Sharon, SC.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to go to the Guardian Ad-Litem Program of Henderson County, in respect for Miriam’s many years as a passionate advocate for children and her work as a Guardian Ad-Litem, 1347 Spartanburg Highway, #5, 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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Henry “Tim” Snelson, 59

Henry “Tim” Snelson, age 59, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2016 at the Elizabeth House following a brief period of illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry K. Snelson and Patricia A. Forrister Snelson.

Tim graduated from West Henderson High School in 1976 and received his degree in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration from and later taught at Blue Ridge Community College. He was most recently employed as a technical support supervisor for the southeast with Baker Distribution. He was a member of Living Water Baptist Church for the past five years.

He is survived by his five children, Derrick Snelson and his wife, Holly, Amber Snelson, Jenna Strawser and her husband, Scott, Rianne Greene and Jaimee Snelson-Burns and her husband, David; a special grandson whom he helped rear, Quinton Gamble; grandchildren, Kaylee, Kiara, Caitlyn, Connor, Ella, Raiden, Madelynn and Madison; one great-granddaughter, Kenly Dawn Gamble; two sisters, Cassandra Jamerson and her husband, Danny and Karen Kissick; one brother, Michael Snelson; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th, 2016 at Living Water Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tim’s memory may be directed to the Elizabeth House, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731; or to Living Water Baptist Church, 1284 Sugarloaf Road, 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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Linda Louise Hingentiz, 66

Linda Louise Hingentiz, 66 of Flat Rock passed away Thursday December 08, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
A native of Henderson county, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Margaret Ballard Hill. She was married to Henry Hingentiz for over 40 years prior to his death earlier this year. She was preceded in death by her brother Michael Hill.
She was a family nurse practitioner, having worked many years at the Henderson County health department and currently worked at The Laurel OB - GYN. She was a member of East Flat Rock First Baptist church and loved singing in the choir.
She will however be best remembered as a loving wonderful mother.
Survivors include, one son Joseph Edward Hingentiz and his wife Ashley, one granddaughter Ryker, who is arriving any day now and a niece Melissa Barnwell and her family of Hendersonville.
A memorial service will be held Friday December 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at East Flat Rock First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Nelands officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 6 PM until service time at the church.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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John W. Murray 74

John W. Murray 74, of Flat Rock went to join his parents, John and Glenna Nash Murray of Hendersonville, NC, and his brothers, Roy, Gary, Harold and Ricky in their Heavenly home.
Surviving John is his wife Sarah McMinn Murray of 43 years, and his (4) children Angela Murray of Hendersonville NC, Mark Murray of Horse Shoe, NC, Tammy Pruitt of Travelers Rest, SC and Melissa Murray of Hendersonville, NC, and their spouses, a sister Geneva Buley of Hendersonville, NC, a brother Wayne Murray of Hendersonville, NC. John was blessed with 5 beautiful grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

John’s passion was music. He was a member of The Mountain Singers, a gospel music band, his brother Roy started many years ago with other family members. John sung and played the Dobro with the band. John loved his many family members and sponsored the Murray, Nash, Glenn and Bracket reunion for 15 years; He was also the North American Commissioner for Clan Murray and opened the Highland games at Grand Father Mountain for 20 years.John also loved helping children, and was a member of Saluda Masonic Lodge for many years.

John has plans in Heaven, they are to pursue his musical talents as a member of Heavens Band, and fish the Jordan River with his Master, rest by the Tree of Life and finish a genealogy chapter with family and friends from the beginning of time. John never met a stranger and had an uncanny way of making everyone feel at home.

We will celebrate John’s life here Tuesday December 13, 2016 at 2 PM at The Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. Pastor Scott Pace and Pastor James Maybin will deliver the message to family and friends “ Hold on tight to the Heavenly Father, follow his light, and let him lead and direct your life! John will be looking and waiting for you.
His earthly remains will be placed at Forest Lawn for Safe Keeping. The family will receive friends on Monday night from 6 pm to 8 pm in the chapel.
Adam Murray, Tracy Sherman, Roy Murray Jr, Jonathan Martin, Ethan Pace, Holden Pace, Jadon Pace and Jesse Murray will serve as pall bearers.
In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Shriners Hospital for Children, Greenville, SC at the following website: www.Shrinershospitals.org/Donate.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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