Esther Melissa Bauman

Esther Melissa Bauman was born in Englewood, Colorado, to Charlotte and Cad Turpen on December 2, 1933. The youngest of three, she was predeceased by her parents, her sister Caroline Jones and brother Whitney Turpen. She passed away at peace with the world on April 13 at the age of 81. Divorced from Budrow Bauman after ten years of marriage, Esther had no children, but had five nieces, their children, and many close friends she counted as family.

Esther received an associates degree in education from Ventura College in California in 1960 where she was vice president of Alpha Gamma Sigma, a scholarship society. She went on to earn a bachelors degree in education from University of California at San Fernando 1964 and was a certified teacher. Esther found her calling in social work, however, and worked for the Los Angeles County Welfare Department for 28 years, retiring in 1989. She was a lifelong learner, taking classes at UCLA, then after retiring to North Carolina, at Blue Ridge Community College.

Esther was an intelligent, sardonically funny, beautiful woman who lived life on her own terms. She read widely and was an engaging conversationalist. Esther was an adventurous woman who loved to travel, and enjoyed gambling trips with her friends. She could present a cantankerous front at times, which camouflaged a generous spirit and a deeply spiritual inner life. Her years as a social worker gave her one outlet for her compassion, but we will never know all the people she helped personally over the years with food, clothing, shelter, cash, information, advice, and non-judgmental support. Her beloved dog, Belle, was a constant companion in her first years of retirement, and she cared as much for the welfare of animals as for people in need.

Esther will be interred alongside her brother Whitney and his wife, Ruth, in Denver, Colorado, at a later date. Those wishing to honor her memory could donate to the Manna Foodbank, Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Humane Society, or purchase artwork from Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, an organization Esther supported that helps disabled artists sell their work.

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

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Dorothy Jean Page, 84

Dorothy Jean Page, 84 of Hendersonville, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Cardinal Care Center. She is survived by her son Anthony DeCarlo and his wife Lisa of East Flat Rock. Services and burial will be held in Sweeden, New York.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements.

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Amelia Pompeo, 92

Amelia Pompeo, 92, of Hendersonville, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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A.C. Lackey Jr., 81

A.C. Lackey Jr., 81, of Edneyville, NC passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was born in Greenville, SC and had lived in Henderson County for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. Lackey Sr. and Mozelle Moore and a brother, Jerry Lackey. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Belk’s Department Store after 26 years of service, was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, the Edneyville Grange and the Edneyville Community Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Lyda Lackey; two daughters, Carol Lynn Lackey (Pierre) and Terry Gail Baker (Jeff) all of Edneyville; a brother, Eddie “Ed” Moore (Sandra) of Shreveport, LA; three grandchildren, Laura Pace, Joseph LaBerge, Chad Baker; two great grandchildren, Taylor Pace and Hunter Pidcock and his canine companion, Sherman. A visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Jackson Funeral Service.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Paul Episcopal Church 1657 St. Paul Road, with Rev. Harriett Shands officiating. Interment will follow in St. Paul Community Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall and at other times will be at the home.
> In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Episcopal Church, PO Box 70, Edneyville, NC 28727 or to St. Paul Community Cemetery Fund, C/O Barbara Lackey, PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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Carolyn Bradley Leatherman Richardson, 65,

Carolyn Bradley Leatherman Richardson, 65, of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, surrounded by her family and longest friends, at the Elizabeth House Hospice Center in Flat Rock after a tremendous battle with five cancers. She is preceded in death by her parents: Adrian and Dorothy Sinclair Leatherman. She is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Roy and Vada Leatherman and maternal grandparents, Ross and Cora Sinclair.

Carolyn was born June 7, 1949 in Frederick, Maryland. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Judson “Judd” C. Richardson III, of Hendersonville and her daughter, Lori Richardson DeGeus , and her husband Timothy of Raleigh. Carolyn, known as “Gee” to her granddaughter, Ashley Alison DeGeus of Raleigh will be missed greatly. Carolyn is also survived by her older sister, Adrian “Bee” Leatherman Flagg and her husband Richard of Round Rock, Texas. She also leaves behind her favorite sister-in law, Susan Richardson Portera and her husband, Joe of West Point, Mississippi. Carolyn will miss her nieces: Stephanie Portera Bristow, Cynthia Portera Lyon of Mississippi, and her nephews Brian Portera of Mississippi, Tony Flagg of Texas and Todd Flagg of Arkansas.

Carolyn graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville Maryland in 1967. She attended High Point College, where she met her husband, Judd. She left college early to be the wife of a Marine Naval flight officer. She and Judd lived in Pensacola, Fl, Brunswick, Ga., Beaufort SC, Cherry Point, NC Greenville, Goldsboro, Asheville and finally settling in Hendersonville for last 18 years.

She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1976. It took her sight and left her in a wheelchair, but not for long. She fought back and pushed the disease in remission, re-gaining her mobility and most of her vision so she could earn her NC real estate broker’s license in 1977. She was co-leader for Lori’s Girl Scout troop, and a co-leader for a friend’s Boy Scout troop. Carolyn performed and assisted with Community Theater. She later earned a degree in Hospitality Management with honors. Reading and buying shoes on line were her favorite hobbies. Judd and Carolyn enjoyed traveling to see friends and family, touring wineries, shagging to beach music and singing along with the Nightcrawler’s Band of Asheville.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Thos. Shepherd and Son Church Street Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Durham officiating. The family will receive family and friends at 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Interment will be at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Mount Olivet, Frederick, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Carolyn Richardson to Four Season’s Hospice at 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock NC 28731. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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A.C. Lackey Jr., 81

A.C. Lackey Jr., 81, of Edneyville, NC passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Carla Charlotte Owenby Dalton, 62

Carla Charlotte Owenby Dalton, 62, a native of Henderson County, started her earthly journey on May 9, 1952, and ended her earthly journey by entering into and Heaven’s domain April 15, 2015. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Carl E. and Hester Gilbert Owenby.

She leaves behind her precious husband, C. Arthur Dalton, Sr., and two daughters by marriage: Jeannine Burrell of Hendersonville and Deanna (Neil) Brittain of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren by marriage (who she claimed as her own) Christopher Lynch of Atlantic Beach, NJ; Megan Lynch of Long Beach, CA; Kellie Burrell of Goldsboro, NC; and Ariel Brittain. She is also survived by her first cousin (more like her sister), Jean Owenby Heatherly of Flat Rock, NC; and a dearly loved Uncle (considered the Patriach of the Owenby family), Clifford Owenby of Hendersonville, NC. She leaves behind many beloved friends who became like family; a dear church family; and 4-legged babies.

Carla started her working career at the age of eight setting up bowling pens in her Uncle’s bowling alley in Chimney Rock, NC. She graduated from Edneyville High School as her class valedictorian; then graduated from then Blue Ridge Tech with honors. She worked at the Henderson County Dept of Social Services, the Henderson County Health Dept. and finished her working career in her most loved work place – the Henderson County YMCA , retiring from the YMCA after 25 years of service in 2007.

Carla loved traveling and was blessed by three trips overseas; cross-country of the USA; and many shorter trips. She was constantly reminded of our Heavenly Father in all the beautiful places she saw in her travels and marveled at the blessings of God in allowing her to see so many beautiful places on this earth. Near the end of her life, she made several “bucket-list trips” as long as her health allowed. Her beloved husband, Arthur, family, and many friends helped to make these last trips of her life possible and comfortable.

She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and was especially grateful to her Pastor, Bryan Melton, and the countless friends and neighbors who constantly encouraged her, brought food to her home, ran errands, brought flowers, sent cards and visited in the last months of her life.

Carla strongly believed that there was enough hurt and pain in the world to the point that she did not need to add to it if she possibly could refrain from doing so. Kind words and actions were strong endeavors in her life. She tried to live her life, and encouraged others, to live out the fruit of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23. Mother Teresa was one of Carla’s role models and some of Carla’s favorite quotes of Mother Teresa: “Peace begins with a smile…”; “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless”; “Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.”

Jackson Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements. Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday April 17, 2015 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM and Memorial service will start at 5 PM.

It was Carla’s wish that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Bob G. Sherman, age 85

Bob G. Sherman, age 85 of Hendersonville died Monday, April 13, 2015 in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Sherman was born September 1, 1929 in Henderson County, the son of the late James Dewey Sherman and Zetta Guice Sherman.

Mr. Sherman graduated from Flat Rock High School and attended the University of Georgia. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Furman University. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association in Hendersonville, in addition to holding several senior management positions in financial institutions in Kentucky and Florida. He was a charter member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers of Henderson County and served as Director, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of Directors of Pardee Hospital as Treasurer. He won Man of the Year Award for his years of service, business, church, and civic activities as well as Lion of the Year Award with the Lions Club. Mr. Sherman proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Janice M. Sherman of the home; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve M. and Janet Sherman of Chattanooga, TN, and Greg D. and Dawn Sherman of Bozeman, MT; his two grandchildren, Daniel Sherman of East Ridge, TN, and Taylor Sherman of Cleveland, TN; his step-grandchildren; Stephen Gunter and Sarah Gunter, both of Chattanooga, TN; and his sister, Sarah S. Taylor of Hendersonville.

The funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015 in Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Greg T. Mathis officiating. Burial will follow the service in Oakdale Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations in Bob’s memory may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC 29615

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Donald Milton Orr, 71

Donald Milton Orr, 71, of Homestead, Florida, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his father Milton Thomas Orr, Jr.

Donald attended Norwood High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He became a commercial painter and enjoyed spending his off time fishing and being near the water. After suffering from an accident which left him unable to work, he was still able to drive and donated hours and hours of his time helping others and driving people around that were not able to. He spent the last 20 plus years of his life in the loving care of his mother. Donald was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his devoted mother, Ruby Virginia Orr Johnson Glasco of Homestead, Fl, one son, Donald Milton Orr, Jr. of Shamokin Pennsylvania: as well as one sister, Joan Linda Orr Oliver Nemec and her husband William of Homestead, Fl. He is also survived by several aunts, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2015 at Thos. Shepherds Church Street Chapel with Reverend Dan Martin officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC.

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

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Doris Pace Gardner

Doris Pace Gardner passed from this world’s living into the next at 2:40 AM Friday April 10, 2015. She will be missed.

Doris was a Hendersonville native in all respects though she found herself called at times to other places, and lived also in Lyman S.C. and Florida. She was the daughter of the late P. Edward Pace and Lillian McCall Pace.

She worked at Gray’s Hosiery Mill, G.E. Lighting, and waitressed and bartended at a number of local restaurants. She was a member of the North Carolina Mountain Clogging Team, and the Hendersonville Curb Market. She graduated from Hendersonville High School.

Doris did not always follow convention. She often sought new ways, new adventures, and new horizons, but she touched the hearts and enriched the lives of the many people who filled her path. She is survived by her four beautiful daughters: Debra Sawyer (Mark), Kathryn Cregier (John), Wendy Hassell (Alan), and Rita Bergstrom (Bruce). She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Jaime Hubbard, Joey Harmon, Geoffrey Sawyer, Joey Sawyer, and Kalvin Cregier; by 3 great grandchildren: Maddisyn Hubbard, Posie Milliner, and Hensley Harmon, and by her lifelong friend and soul sister Marge Baermann.

Other arrangements will be announce by Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory.

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Nuala Catherine Fay, 82

Nuala Catherine Fay, 82, of Hendersonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 at Elizabeth House.

She was a daughter of the late William Patrick Fay and Mary Josephine Moroney Fay and was also preceded in death by her godson Sean Fay.

Nuala trained as a nurse in Ireland, the country of her birth. She came to The States in her early twenties and worked as a nurse in New York, Chicago and Modesto, CA. After retiring she became a long time resident of Henderson County where she worked voluntarily for the care of the people of Hendersonville.

Nuala is survived by her sister Patsy Gill of Dublin, Ireland; brothers, Desmond Fay of Malta, and Noel and his wife Clare of England; seven nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and nephews; and special friends Dee Hill, Fae Van Arsdale, Bill Ebert and The McDevitt family.

The Fay Family wish to express their thanks to all those who have loved and cared for Nuala in her final years.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where a Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, April 13, 2015 in The Our Lady of Angels Chapel. Rev. Praveen will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial offerings may be sent to Four Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online guest book is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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William Eric Drake, 82

William Eric Drake, 82, of Hendersonville, NC, passed from this life into the next on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 at Carolina Village after a long illness and a slow decline.
Bill, as he was known, was born November 27, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of the late Helen Ayres Drake and George Eric Drake. His only sibling, a brother, John Ayres Drake, also preceded him in death.
Bill was a vice president in charge of sales, traveling the world selling chemical products, and later, food service equipment. He had a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Rice University and a master’s degree in international business from the University of Detroit. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserves for 20 years, and a proud member of the Special Forces. Learning and traveling were his two biggest passions-besides his family of five children and his wife, Cindy. Together they raised their children in various parts of the United States and in Greece and Venezuela and encouraged each one to his/her full potential.
As a faithful Christian, he was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville and a frequent visitor of St. Andrew Anglican in Edneyville, a lay reader at both churches. One of his favorite things was his weekly attendance at the Tuesday morning men’s breakfast group of St. James. In the past, he had been involved in constructing homes with HAC and working with Friends of the Library. His years of working in New York City led to a love of the theatre, and in his later years, he performed in many local amateur productions, including those of the Belfry Players.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia of 63 years; daughters Libby Ordeman and husband Bob of Brownsville, Texas; Janet Drakeand husband Steve Catron of Istanbul, Turkey; Carol Drake of Brooklyn, New York; Nancy Stechshulte and husband Tom of Teaneck, New Jersey; one son, Dr. John Drake and wife Brenda of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He also leaves behindnine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who affectionately called him, “Colonel”.
A memorial service for the life of Bill Drake will take place in July at St. James Episcopal Church at a date to be announced.
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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Glenda Shirley Hanna, 91

Glenda Shirley Hanna, 91, died on Monday, April 6, 2015 at The Lodge of Mills River. She is preceded in death by her parents: Reverend Herbert Raymond Rolfe and Shirley Louise Stevens and her loving husband James “Ray” Hanna.
Glenda was born in Brunswick, Maine on July 1, 1923. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Massachusetts and her Master’s at Loma Linda University in CA. She served as a Seventh Day Adventist Missionary Nurse in exotic places such as Taiwan, Singapore and Puerto Rico. She was in charge of Schools of Nursing most of her 25 years in the Far East. She also worked in Massachusetts and Florida in nursing during and after her undergraduate studies. Glenda retired in 1985 and moved to Henderson County where she became a member of the Fletcher Seventh Day Adventist Church and served as volunteer at their community and at Park Ridge Hospital. In 1995, she met and married Ray in 1995 and they resided at Fletcher Park Inn. Glenda was dedicated to the Lord from her early childhood and served Him all the days of her life.
She is survived by her cousin, Robin Bair in Apopka, FL. She leaves behind many friends from the area as well as around the world.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30PM on Saturday, April 18th, 2015 at Fletcher Park Inn with Pastor Evan Blake officiating.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Sherry Owens Austin, 59

Sherry Owens Austin, 59, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her home in Flat Rock. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee W. Owens and Willie R. Owens of Charlotte.

Sherry was the author of three books: Mariah of the Sprits, Where the Woodbine Twines, and The Days Between the Years. She also published a Kindle book: Stardust: A Reflection on the Resurrection of the Dead. Sherry was awarded two fellowships: one for fiction and one for literary nonfiction, from the North Carolina Arts Council. She also received an award and residency from the Blumenthal Foundation, a nomination for the Sir Walter Raleigh Award, and a nomination for the Appalachian Book of the Year Award. All who knew Sherry will remember her wit and wisdom, but especially her compassion. She was a lifelong seeker of the truth and had the uncommon ability to see the world for what it is, not what somebody else told her it was or what she hoped it would be. A glimpse into her brilliant mind can be found by reading Stardust.

She is survived by Richard W. Austin, her husband of 38 years, brothers: Crista L. Owens and his wife Jewel of Charlotte, and Richard W. Owens and his wife Linda of Johns Creek, GA. She had a special relationship with Jewel and Linda and felt like they were all sisters.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel.

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

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Mary Wynne Bohannon, 93

Mary Wynne Bohannon, 93, died Tuesday April 7, 2015. Mary was born February 28, 1922 in Hickory North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents John Neil Bohannon Sr. and Mary Wynne Bohannon, her brother John N. Bohannon Jr. and her sisters Sara B. Wright and Jane B. Goodson.

Mary’s family moved to Asheville, N.C. in the early 1930s. She and her siblings all went to Lee Edwards High School in Asheville N.C. Mary continued her education at Biltmore College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While at UNC she was in the Alpha Delta PI sorority and the Young Women’s Christian Association. Mary graduated in 1943 with an A.B. Degree in Sociology. She returned to Asheville and went to work at Wachovia Bank in downtown Asheville as an executive secretary. After retiring from the bank she worked for her father helping with his many business endeavors. Mary enjoyed playing golf and shopping for the latest styles and fashions. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church of Asheville, N.C.

Mary is survived by her sister Anne B. Criscillis of Atlanta, Ga. and many nieces and nephews. Chuck and his wife Dianne Criscillis, Topper Criscillis of Atlanta; William A. Goodson Jr. and his wife Leigh from Ridgewood N.J.; Susan Chance and her husband Jim of Jamestown N.C. and Thomas Goodson of Greensboro, N.C. ; John N. Bohannon III of Indianapolis, In.; Charles Bohannon of Old Saybrock Conn.;Mary Wynne Burns and her husband Kevin of Acton, Mass.; Isabel Cummings and her husband Hal of Vernon, Conn.; Joel W. Wright III, John E. Wright and his wife Beth of Hendersonville, N.C. Mary also has many great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Edward Bentson, Spring Arbor West, Mountain Home Care and Hendersonville Health and Rehab for their help and care for Mary. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Mary’s Church, 337 Charlotte Street, Asheville N.C. 28801 or to The EAR Foundation at Baptist Hospital, Nashville Tennessee.

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

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Furman L. Bennison, 91

Furman L. Bennison, 91,of Flat Rock, NC went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 11, 2015.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He
was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Bennison Sr. and Naomi
Hill Bennison and four brothers, Rupert, Paul, George Jr. and Arthur Sr.

He was a US Army veteran serving in the European Theater in
WWII, was a Master Mason with the Kedron Masonic Lodge #387, a member
of the Scottish Rite, a Shriner and a past patron of the Order of The
Eastern Star, Hendersonville Chapter #61.

He retired from Olin Corp after 35 years of service and was a member of Refuge Baptist Church.

Furman enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, beekeeping, cattle farming and visiting with his friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Evelyn Stepp
Bennison; a son, Tim Bennison and his wife Michelle of Flat Rock; two
grandsons, T.J. and Matthew of Flat Rock; two nieces, Judy and Elaine; a
nephew, Arthur Jr and many cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 14,
2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Roy Perry and Rev. Zollie
Ward officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Henderson
County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Kedron
Lodge #387.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Refuge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 36, Dana, N.C. 28724.

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

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Furman L. Bennison, 91

Furman L. Bennison, 91,of Flat Rock, NC went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 11, 2015.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He
was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Bennison Sr. and Naomi
Hill Bennison and four brothers, Rupert, Paul, George Jr. and Arthur Sr.

He was a US Army veteran serving in the European Theater in
WWII, was a Master Mason with the Kedron Masonic Lodge #387, a member
of the Scottish Rite, a Shriner and a past patron of the Order of The
Eastern Star, Hendersonville Chapter #61.

He retired from Olin Corp after 35 years of service and was a member of Refuge Baptist Church.

Furman enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, beekeeping, cattle farming and visiting with his friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Evelyn Stepp
Bennison; a son, Tim Bennison and his wife Michelle of Flat Rock; two
grandsons, T.J. and Matthew of Flat Rock; two nieces, Judy and Elaine; a
nephew, Arthur Jr and many cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 14,
2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Roy Perry and Rev. Zollie
Ward officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Henderson
County Honor Guard and Masonic Rites will be conducted by the Kedron
Lodge #387.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Refuge Baptist Church, P.O. Box 36, Dana, N.C. 28724.

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

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Doris Pace Gardne

Doris Pace Gardner passed from this world’s living into the next at 2:40 AM Friday April 10, 2015. She will be missed.

Doris was a Hendersonville native in all respects though she found herself called at times to other places, and lived also in Lyman S.C. and Florida. She was the daughter of the late P. Edward Pace and Lillian McCall Pace.

She worked at Gray’s Hosiery Mill, G.E. Lighting, and waitressed and bartended at a number of local restaurants. She was a member of the North Carolina Mountain Clogging Team, and the Hendersonville Curb Market. She graduated from Hendersonville High School.

Doris did not always follow convention. She often sought new ways, new adventures, and new horizons, but she touched the hearts and enriched the lives of the many people who filled her path. She is survived by her four beautiful daughters: Debra Sawyer (Mark), Kathryn Cregier (John), Wendy Hassell (Alan), and Rita Bergstrom (Bruce). She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Jaime Hubbard, Joey Harmon, Geoffrey Sawyer, Joey Sawyer, and Kalvin Cregier; by 3 great grandchildren: Maddisyn Hubbard, Posie Milliner, and Hensley Harmon, and by her lifelong friend and soul sister Marge Baermann.

Other arrangements will be announce by Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory.

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Doris Pace Gardner

Doris Pace Gardner, of Hendersonville, NC lost her long battle with lung
disease Friday, April 10, 2015.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Raymond Edward Van Natta, Jr, 83

Raymond Edward Van Natta, Jr, 83 of Hendersonville died Friday, April 03, 2015 at Transylvania Regional Hospital. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he was a son of the late Raymond Edward Van Natta and Jeanne Gibson Van Natta. A resident of Hendersonville for the past 18 years, he graduated from the University of Illinois and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Lutheran General Hospital and Christ Hospital, both in Chicago; and Moody Bible Institute, WMBI Radio in Chicago. Ed was a member of St. James Church and was brought up in the Plymouth Brethren.

Surviving is his sister, Karen McKee and husband Robert of Connestee Falls; his longtime partner of over 40 years, Frank Scalia of Hendersonville; nieces and nephews, Sean and Matthew McKee and Erin Crossland; great-nieces and nephews Jansen Caleb McKee, Raelyn Greene Crossland and Reni Mae Crossland; and his beloved pets, Max and Hannah.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

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

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