Victor Jan Ross

Victor Jan Ross was born May 16th, 1955 and passed away July 19th,2015. In his much too short life, he touched the lives of many. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and uncle, and his dear friends can attest to the light he brought to those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his sister Paula, his niece Carolyn, his best friend John and many other friends, both old and new. His gentle spirit and irreverent sense of humor will be missed by all.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Ritchie D. Morgan, 58

Ritchie D. Morgan, 58, of Milford, DE, formerly of Henderson County, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at Charles George VA Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a son of the late J.C. Morgan and Jane Morgan Myers of Hendersonville and the late Robert Ray Myers.

Ritchie was a graduate of T.C. Roberson High School and Delaware Technical Community College. He was a lead gaming technician with Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. He was a staff sergeant with the Air Force with thirteen years of service. Ritchie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Milford. Ritchie was an avid NASCAR fan, NFL football, and UNC basketball fan. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, James Isaac and Cora Finger Gilliland.

We are eternally grateful that God blessed us with Ritchie. His laughter and love will forever live in our hearts.

Survivors include his loving wife of eight years, Patricia Morgan; a daughter, Tara Morgan Hill and her husband Trey of Fletcher; sons, Robert Morgan of Milford, DE; Tyler Morgan and his wife Kristina of Mountain Home, Idaho, Lawrence Stockman and his wife Maggie of Rowlett, TX; grandchildren, Caitlyn and McKenna Creasman, Cole Hill, Michael Ivie, Caleb Morgan, Lawrence Anthony Stockman, Adam Stockman, Ethan Stockman; a sister, Wanda Morgan Gant and her husband Mark of Etowah, a brother, Robert Wayne Morgan and his wife MaryAnn of Etowah; niece, Ashley Clark and her husband Matt; great-niece, Amy Clark; nephew, Alan Morgan; great-nephew, Isaac Morgan; several cousins, an aunt and an uncle.

A funeral will be at 11:00 am Saturday, in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Anthony Craver officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Military honors conducted by Shaw Air Force Base. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11am, prior to the service in the chapel.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Bldg. 1, Asheville, NC 28801 or Charles George VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.

Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com to sign an online guest book.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Magoline Sally Gaddy Newman, 97

Magoline Sally Gaddy Newman, 97 of Hendersonville, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living. Born in Burnsville, NC she was a daughter of the late William and Rose Hensley Gaddy. She retired from Magnavox and was a member of Refuge Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vance Newman.

Surviving is a son William “Bill” Newman; granddaughter Vanessa Moffitt and her husband Dennis; sisters Emma Lou Morrow, Dot Gosnell, Peggy Smith and her husband Wayne, and June Gaddy Cawthorn and her Husband, Eugene; brother Larry Gaddy; five great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Dan Blackwell will officiate. At other times, the family will be at the residence on Chestnut Gap Rd. 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, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Maude Ann House, 71

Maude Ann House, age 71 of Flat Rock died Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at her residence. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 10th, 1943, a daughter of the late Orinthal and Lena Halford Fields Hatfield. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lee House who died in 2010; and by her two sons, Jerry Mitchell Colson and Richard Allen Colson.

Mrs. House was employed with the Orange County School system in Florida for many years; and she later moved to North Carolina to be close to her son.

She is survived by her two sons, Robert House and his wife, Christina of Flat Rock, and James Joseph Colson and his wife, Patts of Deland, FL; her grandchildren, Donn Nicholas Leatherman and his wife, Claudia of Pensacola, FL, Jake Kennedy of Asheville, Austin House of Flat Rock, Steven House of Flat Rock, and Ashley House of Asheville; and her two great-grandchildren, Christian Leatherman and Jasmin Leatherman.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Maude’s memory be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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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Norma S. Dalcin

Norma S. Dalcin, longtime resident of Maryland died Saturday, July 18, 2015 at The Elizabeth House. She is survived by her son Stephen Dalcin and his fiancée Aimee Lake and their three children of Hendersonville.

No services are planned.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Edward “Joe” Thomas

Edward “Joe” Thomas was granted his angel wings peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2015. His final days were spent in his home surrounded by his family, friends, and his beloved dog, Kiera.
A native of Swain County, he was born August 4, 1941 to the late Lamar and Mary Manor Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George, Andrew, and Elbert Thomas; and sisters, Ollie Williamson, Lucille Burris, and Mary Ellen Sawyer.
Joe was very proud of his 10 years of service in the U.S. Air Force. He would always tell his daughter, “I just love people,” and that was evident to anyone who met him. He loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed cooking and playing golf with his buddy, Terry.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nellie Cline Thomas; his daughter, Kerston Vaugh who he called everyday just to tell her he loved her; son-in-law, Brint Vaughn, who he thought of as his own son; granddaughter, Sierra Vaughn, who you would know all about the first minute you met him because she was the person who he was most proud of in his life; brothers, Vincent (Peggy), Gordon (Mildred), and Freddy; sister, Helen Harris; sisters-in-law, Amy Taylor “Sis” and Katherine Thomas; and a number of nieces and nephews who he loved very much.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Thomas Chapel Cemetery in Bryson City with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Tuesday, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Brint and Kerston Vaughn.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ervin Cornell Earley

Ervin Cornell Earley, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his home.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had served as a Merchant Marine for over 20 years.

He is survived by a sister, Thelma Roland of Westland, MI; a
brother, Norman Earley of Coco Beach, FL; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Early
of Marion, NC and various nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held later.

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

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Benjamin “Bud” Elden Hadley, Jr., 79

Benjamin “Bud” Elden Hadley, Jr., 79, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Born in Columbia, SC, Bud was the son of the late Benjamin Elden Hadley, Sr. and Ira Kathryn Hadley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Carroll Hadley.

He attended Southern Missionary College and was a member of Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Before retiring, he was the owner of Window and Door Specialties.

Mr. Hadley is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Kathy Hadley of Hendersonville; daughter, Beth Stone and husband, Craig, of Apison, TN; sons, Craig Hadley of Charleston, SC; Brett Hadley and wife, Miranda, of Lincoln, NE; Michael Hadley of Hendersonville; and Matthew Hadley of Collegedale, TN; and grandchildren, Hadleigh Stone, Cassidy Stone, Taylor Stone and Aspen Hadley.

A memorial service will be held at 6 PM Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 – 6 PM in the church’s Family Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WFHC Radio Station (wfhc-radio.com). All donations will be greatly appreciated.

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

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Carroll Constant, 69

Carroll Constant, 69, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Tuesday,
July 14, 2015 at his home after a long illness.

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Mildred Jones, 88

Mildred Jones, 88, of Flat Rock passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at Pardee Hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Montraville and Celia Patterson Jones. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters, Blanche Smith, Estelle Osteen, Edith Osteen, Gladys Jones, Sue Jones, Jeanette Jones, Mary Ellen Jones; 3 brothers, M.L. Jones Jr., Powell Jones, and Charles Jones.
She was a graduate of Flat Rock High School, and was employed with Spinning Wheel Rugs for forty years. She was a member of the Hendersonville Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, July 16, 2015 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev Carl Osteen officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00 am at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hendersonville Health and Rehab, 104 College Drive Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Eugene A. Feist, 82

Eugene A. Feist, 82 of Hendersonville, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his home. Surviving is his wife Mary McElroy Feist; daughter Jacqueline Ward and her husband Bill; son Christian Feist and his wife Pearl; and grandchildren Melissa, Jennifer and Audrey. To offer online condolences, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Mafalda "Fifi" Abram

Mafalda "Fifi" Abrams made her transition on Thursday July 9th. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, infinitely generous, and exceptionally kind. People knew Fifi as a charismatic woman of power with an authentic reverence for life. She had an angelic soprano voice, and one of her greatest joys in life was to sing operatic arias. She touched the heart of whoever she met, and she will be missed by many. Fifi joins her eldest son Richard Fogleman who made his transition in 2005. She is survived by her daughter Christine Lockhart, her son Tony Fogleman, grandchildren Matthew Fogleman and Celeste Lockhart, and great grandchildren Aidan Fogleman, Noah Fogleman, Daniel Hawn, and Josiah Hawn. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living in Asheville on July 26th.

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George Bennett Herrin

George Bennett Herrin, 70, of Hendersonville passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was the son of the late Clara Fletcher and Wilford H. Herrin. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ann Stimson.
Mr. Herrin was a member of Upward Christian Fellowship Church. He retired from Meritor and was a former owner of Palms Tanning Salon. George enjoyed fishing and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan – Go Big Blue! A loving, selfless and all-round great family man, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving wife of 17 years, Kathy C. Herrin; two daughters, Becky Brevard Simpson and Crystal Bullock and husband, Ryan, both of Hendersonville; one son, Chris Brevard and wife, Amy, of VA; five grandchildren, Taylor, Jaelon, Haley, Teegan and Lindee; one sister, Jane Herrin of TN; brother-in-law, Jack Stimson; and his special dogs, Urkel and Gracie.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at noon in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Arlene L. Dennison, 78

Arlene L. Dennison, 78, of Hendersonville, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.

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Milton Day Reed

Milton Day Reed Obituary
February 5, 1938-July 7, 2015

“I would admonish anyone reading this that if you have any vices that you enjoy, keep them and take them to your grave with you. It is about the journey. The destination will be the same no matter what. I try to eat bacon often, drink at least one bottle of red wine each day and smoke a pack of cigarettes. And…love the hell out of my Bonnie.”
Milton Day Reed spent the last morning of his life as he usually did, enjoying the splendid view of the Saluda, North Carolina woods at his home with his loving wife, Bonnie Jean Reed. Milt is also survived by a son, Robert Reed, a daughter, Jennifer Ulrich, four grandchildren, two step-daughters, three brothers and several more grandchildren and great-grand children adopted in-love, all who will greatly miss him.
Milt was born in Muskegon Michigan on February 5, 1938 to Milford Day and Christine Bethea Reed. He was the second of six children who enjoyed a childhood of adventures around Lake Michigan that bloomed from reduced circumstances, an active imagination, and plenty of siblings, family and neighbors.
While serving as class president, president of student council and president of National Honor Society, Milt graduated Muskegon High School in 1956. His senior year he was captain of the football team, and was elected king of the homecoming.
In 1960 Milt was awarded a B.S. in metallurgy from MIT where he attended on academic scholarship and maintained Dean’s list each semester. While working as an instructor of metallurgy at MIT, he also earned his Master’s Degree in 1962.
Milt married Jeanne Giaimo of Kittery Point, Maine while still in graduate school. They were married from 1961-1997 and raised two children together. In 1999 Milt re-connected with his high-school girlfriend, Janet Curow. They were married and had ten good years together before she passed away from cancer in 2009.
In Bonnie Jean Etienne, Milt found a loving woman to share his passions for camping, fishing and adventures. They were married in 2011.
Over the years, Milt enjoyed employment with several companies, both in engineering and management. He especially enjoyed working in the aerospace, nuclear and orthopedics industries. He retired from the Zimmer division of Bristol Myers in 1993. In 1994 Milton established MD Reed and Associates, Metallurgical Consultants as owner, president and principal engineer until his retirement in 2010. Milt became an internationally recognized expert in the field of investment casting.
Milt lived his life as a lover of nature, the outdoors, fishing and camping. He was a man of amazing intellect and sharp wit. He will be remembered in a story that grows larger with each telling, a joke that has you chuckling the next day, and a peaceful time in nature. Milt will be missed by many, but will never be forgotten.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Dorotha Lee “Dot” Gaddy Williams

Dorotha Lee “Dot” Gaddy Williams (better known as “Doughnut Grandma”), 86, of Hendersonville crossed over and went to be with the Lord Monday, July 6, 2015.

Dot was born in Canton and lived in Spring Hill, FL for many years before moving to North Carolina in the mid-1990’s. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Flossie Gaddy and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bumgarner and Wilda Linkous. She loved sewing, crocheting, and particularly enjoyed travelling to Africa and Israel.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Freda Plemmons and husband, Eddie, of Lecanto, FL; five grandchildren, Ron Plemmons and wife, Rene, of Canton; Steve Plemmons and wife, Ashlee, of Canton; Jamie Plemmons and wife, Rachel, of Decatur, TX; Josh Plemmons and wife, Nova, of Crossville, TN; and Leyah Pilkington and husband, P.K., of Canton; twelve great-granddaughters; two great-great-grandsons; a sister, Martha Cassidy of Cleveland, TN; four brothers, Robert Gaddy of Candler; Leroy Gaddy and wife, Betty, of Leicester; Ralph Gaddy and wife, Dixie, of Dewey Rose, GA; and Jennings Gaddy and wife, Rosemary, of Raleigh; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held in Bushnell, Florida at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the WNC Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215 (Memo: Designated for restricted funds for research).

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

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Bernetta Bryant Adams

Bernetta Bryant Adams, wife of Benjamin Adams, of Hendersonville,NC passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the Little River Baptist Church with Rev. Marc Reynolds officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 428, Penrose, NC 28766.

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Dorothy Adams, 90

Dorothy Dieterle Adams, 90

Dorothy Adams, age 90, of Hendersonville, N.C., passed away at the Medical Center at Carolina Village on July 1, 2015.

Dorothy was born in Englewood, New Jersey on October 1, 1924 to Frank and Alice Walsh Dieterle. She graduated from Tenafly High School in 1942 where she met her beloved husband, John Adams, of 68 years. She later attended Barnard College where she graduated with a degree in Psychology in 1946. She received her M. Ed from Columbia University and taught elementary school for many years.

Dorothy and John shared a great love of music, playing tennis, reading and traveling within the U.S. and Canada. Dorothy played the piano, was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and the PEO. She also volunteered for Hospice.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband John, son Mike Adams of Goshen, NH, daughter Judy Khan of Concord, NH, their spouses Deb Maille and Liaquat Khan respectively, and six beautiful granddaughters.

A memorial service will be held at Carolina Village Hall on Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 PM. The Reverend Mark Stanley will officiate. A Celebration of Life will be held in Concord, NH at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Carolina Village Employee Appreciation Fund.

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

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Dorothy J. Blacker, 87,

Dorothy J. Blacker, 87, of Flat Rock, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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William “Bill” Francis, Jr., 85

William “Bill” Francis, Jr. age 85 of Hendersonville died Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was born in Henderson County on April 18th, 1930, a son of the late William Francis, Sr. and Sara Linda Tatum Francis. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia J. Francis who died in April of 2011.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County; Bill graduated from Hendersonville High School and then served our country in the United States Navy. When he returned to Hendersonville, he began his career in the local family business, “Francis and Wright Feed Store” that spanned over 40 years. Bill met every customer with a friendly smile and a helpful attitude. He was generous and was well known for helping all of the local farmers in Henderson County. He served three terms as a Henderson County Commissioner from 1972 until 1984, including serving as the vice chairman from 1975 until 1978. He was a member of the Four Season’s Club as well as a loyal and dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville.

Bill is survived by his three sons, William “Tripp” Francis and his wife, Pamela of Etowah, Michael Lee Francis, Sr. and his wife, Sheila of Hendersonville, and Christopher Scott Francis and his wife, Karla of Asheville; his three grandchildren, Michael Lee Francis, Jr. and his wife, Brynn of Hendersonville, Jordan Ray Francis of Hendersonville, and Amanda Tatum Francis of Asheville; and his three great-grandchildren, Maggie, Sara, and Ashton.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Bill’s memory be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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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