George Edward Hudson, 96,

HENDERSONVILLE – George Edward Hudson, 96, took the hand of his precious Saviour, Jesus Christ on March 14, 2016.
He was born on September 27, 1919 to Ancel Luther Hudson and Margaret “Lizzy” Coggins. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers, Gene and Fred and sisters, Nettie Thomas and Zanie Willis. Mr. Hudson was a veteran of World War II where he proudly contributed his service to his country in the U.S. Army in the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Upon returning from the war he married Louise Fannie Maybin on June 14, 1947. In August of the following year, they welcomed their daughter, Eddie Lou Hudson Sizemore to join their Christian Family. He was an active member of Double Springs Baptist Church and served as a deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Hudson retired from the North Carolina School System where he was a custodian and bus driver at Tuxedo Elementary School. In addition to his being around the joy of kids, he was a lifelong farmer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise, Daughter: Eddie Lou Sizemore and husband Earnest, Granddaughter: Susan Boffoli and her husband J.B. along with their son Jude Joseph, Grandson: Matthew Sizemore and his wife Amy along with their children Baileigh Grace, Lauren Faith and Avery Hudson.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Double Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the Forest Lawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The body will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Council on Aging, 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, designated for Meals on Wheels.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Nancy Kay Euson Reale, 77

Nancy Kay Euson Reale, 77, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully Monday, February 29, 2016 at Mission Hospital St. Joseph Campus.
A native of Cortland, NY, she was the daughter of the late Percival D and Pearl Helen Ward Euson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John E. Reale, who passed away in 1989.
She graduated from Cortland High School and lived with her husband and four daughters in Liverpool, NY until 1980 before moving to Etowah, NC. Nancy was a member of Etowah United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother and nana and will be missed by many.
She is survived by her daughters, Jill Johnson of Newberry, FL, Julie Haselton Scott and her husband, Steven Scott of Brevard, NC, Michelle Reale of Spartanburg, SC and Maria Reale of Mills River, NC; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Michaud of Lakeland, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to acknowledge the great love and support Nancy received from her friends, doctors, staff at Park Ridge Hospital and the doctors and staff Asheville Specialty Hospital at Mission St. Josephs Campus.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Jerome (“Jerry”, “Red”, “Peck’s Bad Boy”) Brill

Jerome (“Jerry”, “Red”, “Peck’s Bad Boy”) Brill passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at The Bridge at Lake Pointe Landing in Hendersonville, NC. He was born June 7th, 1926 in New York, NY; a son of the late Max and Dorothy (Mackler) Brill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lorraine (Phillips) Brill (2007), and his younger brother Stanley Brill (1984).

Jerry grew up in the Bronx, NY, and graduated from James Monroe High Class of 1944 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. He was stationed during the Allied Occupation in Wiesbaden, Germany as a Draftsman, and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He arrived home during demobilization of Europe and was honorably discharged at Fort Dix, New Jersey in 1947. He joined his family in Miami, Florida, where received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree while at the University of Miami. Jerry moved back up to New York City and attended the Art Students League, New York, NY. He also attended New York University, where he earned his Master’s of Education Degree.

After graduating he became an art educator as well as the Director of Art department at Hauppauge Schools in Hauppauge, New York. During this time Jerry and Lorraine married and settled in West Islip, New York on Long Island. Jerry proudly served as President of the Library Board of Trustees for the West Islip Public Library for many years.

After retiring from education, Jerry and Lorraine moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina. They enjoyed their retired life together, and sharing good times with the many friends they held dear. Jerry involved himself with many volunteer opportunities over the years, including the Friends of the Library in Hendersonville, work in the Pisgah Forest, an usher at the Flat Rock Playhouse, screening at the Interfaith Assistance Ministry, and at Blue Ridge Community College in the department of Life Long Learning.

Most importantly, Jerry was a happy fun loving man with a very gentle nature; a fabulous Dad to his children and a loving husband to Lorraine. He created his own cards for birthdays, holidays, for friends as thank you’s, and other occasions. These cards are cherished by the recipients. He had created art over the years, but he especially enjoyed doodling on every scrap of paper within reach. He was truly 89 years young, retaining his sense of humor until he passed.

Jerry is survived by his son, Jeffrey Brill and his wife, Kimberly of Haverhill, MA; daughter Lorri Brill-Hickson (Michael) of Fletcher, NC; sister, Sondra Cohen and her husband Stephen Goldzman of La Palma, CA; niece, Melissa Pearson Campbell and her husband Tut Campbell of Long Beach, CA; his nephew Eric Cohen and his wife Rana of Venice Beach, CA, along with several grand nieces and nephews, and a great grandniece.

Jerry and his family would like to thank the staff at Carolina Village Medical Center, The Bridge at Lake Pointe Landing, and his care team from Four Seasons Hospice for the loving care they have provided to him over the past few months.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 in Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel conducted by the Reverend Steve Jones. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jerry’s memory be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731; or to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Post Office Box 8195, Asheville, NC 28814.

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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Larry Kenneth Neal, 67,

Larry Kenneth Neal, 67, of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016.
He was a native of Henderson County and a son of Ruby Thrift Neal and the late Frank Neal. He was also preceded in death by his son Daniel “Danny” Neal.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. After the war he returned home and started working at Berkley Mills where he worked for 32 years in various departments. Once he returned home from the war he met and fell in love with his sweet wife Rita and would have been married 45 years in June. They had two wonderful boys then they were gifted with three beautiful granddaughters whom he spoiled rotten.
Larry was a devoted husband, dad, son, brother, grandpa and friend. Anyone that knew Larry knew he was a very funny man. He was an avid jokester and joke teller and had a gift of embellishment to anything he was telling. He loved, blue grass and gospel music, Music on Main, clogging, antique car shows, cookouts, family and friend get-togethers and reunions.
He loved cooking in his Dutch oven cookware and anyone that had it couldn’t get enough. He never met a stranger and would talk to anyone at any time. Larry had a lasting impact on so many people to say he is going to be missed is a huge understatement.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Davis Neal; son, Kenneth “Kenny” Neal, mother, Ruby Frady and stepfather Vance Frady; grandchildren, Heather Neal, Faith Ann Neal and Krista Neal; brothers, Jerry Neal and his wife Tasha, Bill Lindsey and his wife Mary, Jimmy Frady, Kenneth Frady and his wife Cathy; sisters, Barbie Allen and her husband Kent, Doris Sexton and her husband David, Susan Fox and Helen Patterson and her husband Pat; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Engle officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 15, at the funeral home.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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George Detmann Gambsky, 90

George Detmann Gambsky, 90 of Etowah, NC passed peacefully at the Elizabeth House on February 27, 2016.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ella Gambsky and his sister, Helen G. Farley and her husband James.
George loved photography. He started at age nine taking and developing his own photos.
He taught at the University of Wisconsin and some of his pictures are displayed there. George traveled extensively in Europe conducting seminars, leading tours, and taking photos. George also enjoyed traveling in the U.S. in his ’54 VW bug ! He came to this area to teach at Brevard College, but tragically before this could occur, a disease took his sight. George was very resourceful and independent! He will be missed by all who knew him, especially by his caregivers, Virgle and Reva McClure.
A memorial service will be held at Etowah Presbyterian Church, Sunday March 13, at 3:00 PM with the Revs. Kyle Segars and Tom Cook officiating.
Memorials may be made to : Meals on Wheels, 105 King Creek Blvd, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is handling the arrangements.

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Deloris S. Spangler, 86,

Deloris S. Spangler, 86, of Flat Rock passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Goldie McGrady Francum. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Charles “Charlie” R. Spangler.
In her early years, Deloris worked as a hairdresser and then at a manufacturing plant. In 1948, she had her first son, Charles “Ed” Spangler, and her second son, David Spangler, five years later. Deloris was an excellent cook and always maintained a large garden. She also loved to sew and made lots of her own clothes. Deloris and Charlie moved to Seneca, SC, where they lived for several years. They had a home on Lake Keowee and a pontoon boat that they loved to take out on the lake to fish. In 2007, Deloris and Charlie moved to the Orchards of Flat Rock due to Charlie’s declining health. Deloris enjoyed and appreciated her neighbors there. They helped her celebrate her 80th birthday (her first real birthday party) which was a very special occasion for her.
Deloris is survived by her two sons, Charles “Ed” Spangler and David Spangler; her daughter-in-law, Kelly Spangler; two grandchildren, Doug and Christy; three great-grandchildren, Destiny, Lacie and Nicolas; and one great-great-grandchild, Nicolai.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 10, 2016 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The viewing will be at 3:00 PM prior to the service. The Reverend Sherrill Moore will officiate. Burial will be at Oconee Memorial Park, 1923 Blue Ridge Blvd., Seneca, SC 29672.
To offer online condolences please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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James Edward (Ed) Burns, 79,

James Edward (Ed) Burns, 79, of Lake Butler, Fl. went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2016 peacefully at his home with his family. He fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina to the late Elzie and Ruth Burns. He was preceded in death by his brother, Waverly Burns; his sister, Francis Ashe; his infant son, Dylan Burns; and two grandsons, Joshua Burns and Matti Hansen.

He was a very hard worker. He was the owner of several businesses including Utility Construction, Burns Septic, and real estate. He attended the Bayless Highway Baptist Church. His hobbies were playing guitar, hunting and fishing.

Surviving is his loving wife of 46 years; Linda Smart Burns; his two daughters; Terri (Tony) Waldron of Marietta, S.C., and Alison (Wayne) Fullwood of Gloucester, Va.; his sons, Jimmy (Mitzi) Burns of Miami, Mark (Debra) Duncan of Middleburg, Fl., Curtis (Debbie) Burns of Las Vegas and Carroll (Darla) Burns Gray Court, SC; and eleven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren, with two on the way. He also has several nieces and nephews, with one special niece, Anna Salter.

The family would like to give a big thank you for everyone at Hospice of the Nature Coast of High Springs, Fl. The family requests any donations may be sent to Hospice of the Nature Coast in High Springs, FL. Flowers are also appreciated.

A funeral service will be will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday at Horse Shoe First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Shaw Creek Campground Cemetery.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting with local arrangements. An online register book is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Ricky Dale Laughter, 54,

Ricky Dale Laughter, 54, of Etowah, NC passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family

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Hazelene Ward Deitz, 81

Hazelene Ward Deitz, 81 of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 7, 2016.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd W. Ward and Mary Hall Ward and a sister, Mary Lee Ward.

She was a member of the Hendersonville First Baptist Church and the Red Hats Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Susie Jones and Cindy Jones both of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Jason, Chris, April, Heather and Vanessa; eleven great grandchildren; a niece, Elaine Dillingham and a nephew, Michael Heilbronn.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 9th at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitaker Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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

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Marjorie Gail Foster Riggs, 73

Marjorie Gail Foster Riggs, age 73 of Hendersonville went home to our Lord on Friday, March 4, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She passed away at the Life Care Center of Lake Point Landing. She was preceded in death by her parents Hobert and Trula Foster. Mrs. Riggs was born in Johnson City, TN and spent her early years in Asheboro, NC.

Mrs. Riggs was a resident of Henderson County. She was a graduate of Appalachian State University where she received a Masters’ Degree in Education. Her teaching career of thirty-three years was spent at West Henderson High School.

Mrs. Riggs was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, North Carolina Retired Teachers’ Association, Henderson County Education Foundation, the Community Foundation, Hendersonville Country Club Women’s Golf Association, and the Hendersonville Jaycettes. She was a supporter of Hope Academy at Mud Creek Baptist Church and the Henderson County Humane Society. Mrs. Riggs was a fellow of the Paul Harris Rotary International Scholarship and an inductee of the Asheboro High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Richard Garley Riggs. She is also survived by cousins: Roger Painter, Billy and Janice Painter, Curtis Painter, Gilbert Painter, Norman Painter, Cynthia Dockery, and Alice Gooch.

The funeral service will be held at Mud Creek Baptist Church Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation prior to the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Greg Mathis will be presiding. Burial will be a private burial.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hope Academy at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, 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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Joan Wilson

Joan Wilson, amazing Mom and Nana, passed at her home on March 1, 2016. She lived a full and beautiful life, and she will be missed by all of the family and friends who have had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Joan is survived by her three sons: Jeffrey and his family in Arizona, Christopher and his family in Maryland and Patrick in Virginia. She also leaves two sisters, Carol and Dixie and their families.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at 2 pm at the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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

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Rev. Clarence Porter, 77

Rev. Clarence Porter, 77, of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Elizabeth House. Born in Harford, MD on March 11, 1938, he was a son of the late William Roscoe and Anna Patton Porter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Porter.
On December 27, 1960 Rev. Porter was saved and in 1968, the Lord called him into the ministry. He and his wife Shirley moved to Hendersonville, NC that same year, and he enrolled at Fruitland Bible College, graduating in 1971. He was pastor at First Baptist Church, Brighton, MI; Kings Grove Baptist Church, Edneyville, NC; and Shepherd Street Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC. He was also the interim pastor at Fair Haven Baptist and Tracy Grove Baptist, Hendersonville, NC.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Horner Porter; one son, Allen Porter (Theresa) of Hendersonville; two daughters, Debbie Pittillo (Wayne) of Hendersonville and Donna Moss (Rick) of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Allison Covington (Phillip), Brittany Dixon (Josh), Brendan and Brooke Moss, Jace Pryor, Cable and Christa Porter; one great granddaughter, Paisley Dixon; one sister, Pauline Tyndall (Marvin) of NJ; one brother, Gene Porter of MD.
Funeral services will be held 2pm on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Fletcher First Baptist Church with Reverends Roy Waldroup, James Hefner and Henry Vegter officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12-2pm 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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Lula Coston Hill, 90

Lula Coston Hill, 90, of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice, following a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lola Coston. She was also preceded in death by her husband T. Polk Hill, who died in 1991.
She was a graduate of Edneyville High School, and is a member of Edneyville United Methodist Church. Lula loved to cook and was a master fried apple pie maker. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed knitting. Lula had a table at the Curb Market for many years. She enjoyed talking with guests at Hillcrest Orchard during apple season. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Canova and her husband Louie of Rome, Ga., Patricia Osteen and her husband Scott of Hickory, NC; son, Terry Hill and his wife Amy of Seven Lakes, NC; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Edneyville United Methodist Church with Pastor Nancy Walton officiating. A visitation will be held from 12-1pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adult Life Program Catawba County, Catawba Regional Hospice, or Edneyville United Methodist Church by visiting www.tmcfunding.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nancy Kay Reale, 77

Nancy Kay Reale, 77, of Hendersonville, passed away, Monday, February 29, 2016. Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Laura Jackson Hartsook, 42,

Laura Jackson Hartsook, 42, of Hendersonville passed peacefully from this world to her new Heavenly home on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2PM following a long battle with chronic illness. Born in Hendersonville, Laura was a loving daughter and sister, and the most amazing wife and mother to her family.
Laura was employed at Carolina Mountain Internal Medicine in Hendersonville at the office of Dr. Eric Byrd. It is here that Laura was able to truly serve out God’s purpose in her life as she served so many in the community through her endless compassion and drive to help those in need. She never said no and she never failed to brighten the day and inspire everyone she came in contact with through this office. Laura drew strength in her purpose to help those who were fortunate to be placed in her path and it was with this strength that she was able to battle her own pain and illness all the way to the end, never sacrificing the care she would provide to those many that counted on her. The family could never capture the many names of the lives that Laura touched. Even if she was only in your life a fleeting moment in time, she made such a lasting and loving memory. You know who you are and the family is grateful for all of you, as you made her time in this world so very special.
Laura is the daughter of Charles and Emma Jackson of Dana, NC. She is survived by both parents; her husband, Ron; a daughter, Breanna Jackson of Boone and son, Koty Hartsook of the home. She is also survived by a sister, Paula Oates and husband, Rusty, and two nieces, Alex and Kylie, also of Dana. Laura has several In-laws who also loved her as one of their own, parents Terry and Wendy Hartsook of Key Largo, FL, along with brother Brian (Tammy) Hartsook of Black Mountain, David and (Kim) Hartsook of Morristown, TN, Lisa and (Ken) Warren of Hendersonville, and also nieces and nephews, Brooke Hartsook-Fields (Trey), Lucas Hartsook, Cole Hartsook, Amanda Hartsook, and so many countless others she supported in love and guidance over the years. She was such a motherly presence to so many, even at her young age. Laura was surrounded by her family and friends through her last days and, even in death, she was able to provide one last service to her grieving loved ones in that she left us with a Peace and Spirit that we will never forget.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Bethel Wesleyan Church on Tracy Grove Road. The Reverend Tim Clark will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 pm Saturday at the church.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, all those who loved Laura pay it forward to someone in need.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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John R. High, 71

John R. High, 71, of Hendersonville, passed away, Monday, February 29, 2016. Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Waleria Wysolovski, 90

Waleria Wysolovski, 90, of Hendersonville, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at The Laurels of Hendersonville after a period of declining health. Born on May 21, 1925, Waleria was a native of Long Island, NY, and the daughter of the late Steven and Anelia Wysolovski. She was a retired registered nurse and nursing instructor at Hunter College, City University of New York, in Manhattan. Upon retirement, she moved to Hendersonville to be close to her brother Leon Wysolovski. She was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church.

Surviving is her niece Laura Goss and family of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania; her sister-in-law Jessica Wysolovski of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her seven siblings; Carol, Leon, Daniel, Josephine, Marie, John and William.

Services and interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Literacy Council of Hendersonville or Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church at www.tmcfunding.com To sign an online register book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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George D. Gambsky, 90

George D. Gambsky, 90 of Etowah passed away Saturday February 27, 2016 at the Elizabeth House
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Jackson Funeral Service.

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Flora K. Praytor, 86

Flora K. Praytor, 86 of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers FL.
Born June 01, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Marry Lee Cagle and wife of the late Floyd Praytor.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Paulett K. McMinn and five siblings.
Her passion was her family and she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She had many friends and was loved and will be missed by all that knew her.
Survivors include two sons, David West and Jack West and his wife Janet, five daughters, Linda Pridmore and her husband Paul, Gail R. Clifton, Catherine J. Ball, Beverly W. Davis and Delza D. Healy, twenty one grandchildren, fifty six great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Monday February 29, 2016 at 2PM at the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Praytor family.

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Marjorie M. Rector, 90

Marjorie M. Rector, 90 of Asheville went home to Heaven on Friday February 05, 2016 from the John Keever F. Solace Center.
She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Anna Hystrom Gillespie and wife of the late Charles H. Rector.
She had been a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church for the past 70 plus years where she remained active.
Survivors include one son Charles Rector, two daughters Sharon and Anna Rector, one granddaughter Nichole McKinney and one great granddaughter Evelyn Grace all of Asheville.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday March 05, 2016 from 3PM to 5PM at Saint Mark Lutheran Church.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Rector family.

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