John Joseph Healy

John Joseph Healy, passed away on July 2, 2015 at Pardee Memorial Hospital. John was born in Bronx, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents Augusta and Edwin Healy of Brewster, NY, and his first wife, Marion Weber from Yonkers, NY. After high school, John was offered a scholarship to Julliard School of Music due to his marvelous tenor voice. He chose instead to attend Fort Schuyler Academy in New York and joined the Merchant Marines after his graduation and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII.

John was a police officer in New York City for 20 years while married to his first wife, spending the last 10 years in the Harbor Precinct. He was a business owner in New York and a Real Estate Broker.

After his first wife’s death, he married Ellen Kelley Kosilla from Louisville, Kentucky and was father to her three children as well as his four. Always a lover of a warm climate, he and his wife moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 1973 where he was a property appraiser and tax assessor for the state of Florida for 18 years. John had many opportunities to use his singing voice throughout life at various parties in New York and Florida. He sang often at the Vero Beach Yacht Club where he and his wife were members. He also enjoyed jokes and storytelling and was the “life of the party” many times.

John is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Kelley Healy from Louisville, Kentucky, residing in Carolina Village; his brother Edwin Healy (Bridget) of Vero Beach, Florida; his children Karen Gottfried (Alex) of Framingham, Massachusets, Linda Devine (Tom) of White Plains, NY, Jack Healy (Kathy) of New Milford, Connecticut, Kevin Healy (Peggy) of Richmond, Virginia; his stepchildren Stephanie Puzzo (Garrett) of Siesta Key, Florida, Stephen Kosilla (Sue) of Jacksonville, Florida, and Kim Kosilla of Atlanta, Georgia; one niece, Marie Healy of Santa Monica, California, and one nephew Mark Healy of Vero Beach, Florida. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Interment will be private at a later date.

John will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

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Thomas E. Gaffigan, 82

Thomas E. Gaffigan, 82, of Mills River, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.
He was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Henderson County for 53 years. Thomas was a son of the late Walter and Helen Gaffigan and was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Robert Gaffigan, and two sisters, Helen White and Dolores Karnes.
A graduate of Asheville-Biltmore College (now UNC-Asheville) and Western Carolina University, Thomas taught math for 3 years at Hendersonville High School. He then moved to be a math teacher at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute, staying for 32 years and leaving as and served as the Dean of the Arts and Sciences Department of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.

A US Air Force veteran, Thomas served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Grace Community Church.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bobbie Welch Gaffigan of Mills River; sons, Michael Gaffigan and wife, Cooley, of Carrboro; and Charles Gaffigan and wife, Wendy, of Marion; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Grace Community Church. Pastor David Desforge will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Burial was completed prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Kathleen Middleton Ballard, 88

Kathleen Middleton Ballard, 88 of Zirconia, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living. She was a native and lifelong resident of the area, a daughter of the late Robert and Julia Pace Middleton and wife of the late Albert “Bill” Ballard who died in 2012. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a great-grandchild Noah Clinton Jones.

Surviving are two daughters Charlotte Ann B. Ricketts of Zirconia; Audrey B. Shomper and husband Jeff of Hendersonville; her sister Clifford Mae Siniard of Brevard; grandchildren Christopher “David” Jones and wife Susan, Andrew Clinton Jones and wife Summer, Kirsten Saltz Gosnell and husband Cody, and Ashley Lauren Saltz; great-grandchildren Zoe Elizabeth Jones, Autumn Leigh Jones, Andrew Janoah Jones, and Braylen Cody Gosnell; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Revs. Lewis Staton and Patrick Ballard will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sunnybrook Assisted Living, 306 Spring Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739

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Agnes M. Herbst, 92

Agnes M. Herbst, 92, of Hendersonville, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2015. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Richard J. Caser

Richard J. Caser of Hendersonville passed away at his home on June 26, 2015. Born on January 5, 1928, in Caoria, Italy, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Clelia (Cecco) Caser who immigrated through Ellis Island to Mt. Carmel, PA, when Dick was four years old. He was preceded in death by a sister, Romilda (Millie) Bridy, and brother, Reynold (Ren) Caser.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Penn State University with a Mechanical Engineering Degree in 1952 and moved to Ohio to start working for Bailey Controls Company, a subsidiary of Babcock and Wilcox. After 34 years he retired as a Regional Sales Manager, and he and Louise moved from Akron to Hendersonville in 1985 to play golf and bridge. They enjoyed golfing at the Hendersonville Country Club for many years, as well as numerous other courses in the area.

Dick loved people and loved duplicate bridge. He combined these passions to run beginner bridge sessions, and guided his students from confusion to proficiency. Dick seemed to find the right key for each of them: some needed gentle guidance while others needed a firm hand. Under his direction the Hendersonville bridge area flourished, and its annual tournament grew to become the fourth largest of its kind in the USA. His dedication to the game earned him the national Goodwill Member of the Year in 2008. He was an ACBL Gold Life Master. Dick is a legend in the western North Carolina bridge community, and will be remembered for years to come.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Louise; two daughters, Sharon Burnley of Canal Fulton, OH, and Susan Caser of Clearwater, FL; and a son, Robert Caser (Debbie) of Wilmington, NC. When Dick married Louise, he gained two stepsons whom he loved and raised as his own: David Nameroff of Baltimore, MD, and Steven Nameroff (Michael Ann) of San Clemente, CA. He also leaves six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

According to Dick’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28791, or a charity of your 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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Michael D. Snyder

A funeral service will be held for Michael D. Snyder at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the Kirby Chapel at Shuler Funeral Home. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Eldora Louise Johnson Arrington, 81

Eldora Louise Johnson Arrington, 81, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Care Partners Solace Center in Asheville after a brief illness.
Born in Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Martha Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dan Johnson, and sister, Margaret Ballard.
Eldora resided in Jacksonville, FL for 20 years but lived most of her life in Henderson County. After retiring in 1983 from Berkeley Mills, she became a licensed practical nurse, working in pediatrics. A member of Beulah Baptist Church, she was a devoted Christian, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Eldora is survived by her three sons, Joe Arrington and wife, Katie; Paul Arrington and wife, Tina, all of Hendersonville; and Jim Arrington of Jacksonville Beach, FL; three daughters, Karon Fairholmn and husband, Rex, of Jacksonville, FL; Faith Hirsch of Hastings, FL; and Ruth Harvey and husband, Buster, of Palatka, FL; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday, June 26, 2015 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Steve Carson will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Care Partners Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Davey Lee Tyler, 85

Davey Lee Tyler, 85, passed away on June 18, 2015, at Mission Hospital.
He was born in 1929 on Smith Island, MD, a small set of islands in the Chesapeake Bay, to the late Clinton and Hilda Tyler. As a high school student, he served in the Civil Defense Corps during World War II.
He graduated in 1950 from the University of Maryland at College Park where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later obtained a Masters Degree from New York University.
When the Korean War broke out in the summer of 1950 he volunteered for the U.S. Air Force, and served as a finance officer at various stateside posts. When he was demobilized in 1953, he moved to New York City.
He worked as an accountant for Ernst and Ernst, Kraft Foods, and Frank B. Hall. Later he joined the Defense Logistics Agency, a branch of the Department of Defense and retired from a civil service career in 1992. For his last seventeen years of work, he walked to the village train station and caught the 5:25 a.m. local train to Grand Central Station. He was always proud that he was self-sufficient, and never had to accept a handout from the U.S. Government.
In 1963 he married Jo Ann Crawford. They lived most of their married life in Larchmont, NY. Upon their retirements they moved to Hendersonville, NC in 2003.
He is survived by his wife Jo, his son Timothy Craig Tyler of Augusta, GA his daughter Lisa Anne Tyler of New Rochelle, NY, two sisters, Shirley Bradshaw of Baltimore, MD and Donna Evans of Smith Island, MD and various nieces and nephews.
The memorial service for Davey Lee Tyler will be in the chapel of The Hendersonville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 PM. The church is located at 699 North Grove Street. The chapel is on the right side of the main church building. There is parking off of 6th Avenue at the rear of the church.
The family asks that donations in his name be made to IAM Interfaith Assistance Ministry, PO Box 2562, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Larry Kenneth “PeeWee” Moore, 72

June 23, 2015 Hendersonville, NC Larry Kenneth “PeeWee” Moore, 72, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, L.K. and Helen Moore and a son, David Scott Moore. He owned and operated Moore’s Plumbing, loved his Model A and his dog Taz. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Betty Moore; a son, Tony Moore and his wife Desiree of Hendersonville; a daughter, Beth Warren and her husband William of Dana and four grandchildren, Brandon Warren, Huston Moore, Alexis Moore and Garrett Moore. A memorial service will be held 8:00 PM Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Keith Sizemore officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Daniel E. “Danny” Laughter, 42

Daniel E. “Danny” Laughter, 42, of Saluda, NC passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his home.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Kermit Laughter and a brother, Jerry Lee Laughter.
He attended East Henderson High School, loved to draw, watch football and racing and grilling out.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Jennifer Willis Laughter; his mother, Carolyn A. Moore and her husband Carroll Moore of Dana; a daughter, Symantha Laughter of Saluda; a son, Christopher Laughter of Saluda; a brother, Johnny Waldrop and his wife Paula of Hendersonville and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Danny’s Life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Larry Moore officiating.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family atwww.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Davey Lee Tyler, 85

Davey Lee Tyler, 85, passed away on June 18, 2015, at Mission Hospital.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Mildred Burlett, 90,

Mildred Burlett, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was proceeded in death by her husband Leo, of 57 years, her son, Douglas and her first granddaughter, Diana Ricker Watkins. She was born in Ambridge, Pa. and then moved to Florida to raise her family. She moved to Hendersonville in 2000. She was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by a daughter, Cindy Ricker, three sons, David Burlett and his wife Marcie of Hendersonville, Lee Burlett and his wife Mary of Strasburg, Ohio, John Burlett and his wife Jennifer of Clearwater, Florida, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was known as the "baseball mom" having 4 boys growing up on the baseball field. She loved the Atlanta Braves and her family always knew where to find her when the Braves were playing on TV. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Jackson Funeral Service with Pastor Walt Christian of Edneyville Methodist Church officiating. Donations may be made in Mildred's honor to Sunnybrook Assisted Living at 306 Spring Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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Alesia Hyder Clark,56

Alesia Hyder Clark,56, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Clark; her parents, Frank B. and Margaret Hyder, and a granddaughter, Heaven Stahr Clark.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, was an LPN at Pardee Hospital, managed the Cardinal Drive Inn, had been a bartender for many years and was an active member of the BPOE Does Organization.
She and her husband volunteered in various ways for the Henderson County Community.
Lisa was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and leaves behind many friends.
She is survived by her son, Eric Clark and his wife Marshelia Morrow of Japan; two daughters, Brandy Clark-Liner of Hendersonville and Amy Brown and her husband Colton of Saluda; three grandchildren, Hailey Stahr, Aidyn and Paisley Brown; two sisters, Scottie Harris and her husband Lonnie of Arden and Melva Stepp of the home; three brothers, Frank Ronald Hyder and his wife Janice of Beach Island, GA, Larry Hyder and his wife Pat of Hendersonville and Danny Hyder and his wife Shirley of Horse Shoe; many nieces and nephews and her dear friend, Larry Turner of Hendersonville.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Upward Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Frank R. Hyder officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm prior to the service in the church. Following the service a Celebration of Lisa’s Life will be held at 5:30 pm at the American Legion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society,120 Executive Park, Building One, Asheville, N.C. 28801
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Michael Romaine “Mike Jones” Jones, 54

Michael Romaine “Mike Jones” Jones, 54, of Hendersonville, NC passed away, Sunday, June 14, 2015.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was the son of the late Albert W. Jones and Janie-Mae Raines Glisson.
Growing up he loved to run track “they called him Foot”, play basketball, ride motorcycles and classic cars.
Mike Jones was a family man, loved his children, grandchildren, siblings and if he knew you, he loved you and all of you know who you are.
He is survived by his son, Michael Jones of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Bridget Drake of Hendersonville and Stacie Whitmore and her husband Thomas of Florida; the mother of his children, Karen Jones of Hendersonville; eight grandchildren, Carrie, Alisha, Justice, Madison, Hayli, Aaron, Jordon and Isaiah; his siblings, Buddy Jones, Vicky “Sis” Nelson, Terry and Sammy Glisson; his aunt, Betty Raines and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Mike Engle officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM till 3:00 PM 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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Alesia Hyder Clark,56

Alesia Hyder Clark,56, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Leland F. Ireland, 93

Leland F. Ireland, 93, of Hendersonville, passed away, Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Floyd V. McAnallen, 87

Floyd V. McAnallen, 87, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. Shuler Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

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Reverend James “Jimmy” Eugene Justice, 74

Reverend James “Jimmy” Eugene Justice, 74, of Hendersonville went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday morning, June 12, 2015 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.
Born in Henderson County, he was the son of the late Claude Eugene Justice and Ruth Eva Enloe Justice. He was also preceded in death by his older sister, Mildred, and her husband, Cecil Sizemore, and by his younger brother, Terry Justice.
Reverend Justice retired from GE after 23 years’ employment. He served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Hendersonville for 36 years and was the founder of The Jimmy Justice Family Gospel Singing Group.
“Jimmy (Daddy, Papaw) went to be with the Lord today. Our hearts are heavy but, as King David said, ‘I cannot bring him back, but I can go to him.’ Please pray for our family. Daddy was our hero. Praise God and the Lamb forever. Daddy preached his last sermon this past Wednesday from John, Chapter 16; he read this verse: ‘And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.’ We love you Jimmy, Daddy, Papaw.”
Reverend Justice is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Alvena “Louise” Bishop Justice; children, Sandra J. Landreth & husband, Keith; Gloria J. Pryor and husband, Rick; and Marsha J. Justice; grandchildren, Shawn Landreth, Nathan Ballew, Kaleb Landreth, Kayla Ballew, Hannah Pryor, Aaron Pryor and Leah Pryor; great-grandson, Gabriel Ballew, (Paw’s Man); “Road-crew,” Dalton McKee and Ashley Sargent; and siblings, Kathleen Lancaster (Jim), Eddie Justice (Martha), Larry Justice (Doris), Gail Collins (Frank-deceased), Brenda Holcomb (Larry), and Debbie Lewis (Donnie).
A home-going celebration will be held at 4 pm Sunday at Fellowship Baptist Church. The Reverends Billy Mitchell and Buddy Mullinax will officiate. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-4 PM at the church prior to the service.
The family wishes to honor the many men of God who have been Preacher Jimmy’s friends and associates in his life’s work of preaching the gospel as his honorary pallbearers.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Sue Dale, 66

Sue Dale, 66, of Horse Shoe, NC went home Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.
Sue served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit Post #77 and president of the Hendersonville Elks Lodge Does Drove #258. She was employed by Selee Corporation for 29 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Morris Dale; her son, Weldon Dale and his wife Jennifer of Saluda; her daughter, Rena Dale of Hendersonville; she was "Nanny" to two wonderful grandchildren, Riley Dale and Landon Dale; her sister, Shirley Ann Cole of Saucier, MS and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616 with a celebration of Sue’s life immediately following.
Momma Sue was most loved and respected by all. We will miss her greatly.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hendersonville American Legion Post #77 Sickness and Distress Fund or to the Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616 Sickness and Distress Fund.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Suzanne Sheaman, 46

Suzanne Sheaman, 46, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and was the daughter of Mary Skarzynski Sheaman of Hendersonville and the late John Walter Sheaman Sr.
She graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1986, had worked for UPS for the past 18 years and enjoyed officiating recreation basketball for Henderson County Parks and Recreation.
Suzanne will always be remembered smiling brightly and loved to visit the ocean with friends and family.
Surviving in addition to her mother is her husband, Mark Garner; her brother, John W. Sheaman Jr. and his wife Nikki of Hendersonville; her niece, Alexis Sheaman of Hendersonville and her canine companion, Bagherra.
A celebration of Suzanne’s life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2015at the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Eric Gash officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to Immaculata Catholic School, 711 N Buncombe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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