James Lenton McCarson, 76

James Lenton McCarson, 76 of Hendersonville passed away Wednesday April 08, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy illness. A lifetime resident of Henderson County he was the son of the late Gertrude McCarson Ford.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Dalton and a step sister Margaret Collins. He was a masonary contractor for most of his life. He was a member of Fruitland Baptist Church. He loved people and had many friends.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Grace Brigman McCarson, two sons, Stuart McCarson and his wife Jennifer and Stacy McCarson, two grandchildren Cole McCarson and Faith McCall, one brother Larry Fowler and his wife Brenda, one sister Erlene Blythe, one step brother Kenneth Fowler and a step sister Ruby Howard and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at Fruitland Baptist Church at 4 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to: Care Partners Hospice, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville NC 28801 We loved him and he will be very missed.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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James Lenton McCarson, 76

James Lenton McCarson, 76 of Hendersonville passed away Wednesday April 08, 2015 at his residence after a lenghty illness. Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Harold F. “Bud” Orr, 86

Harold F. “Bud” Orr, 86, of Flat Rock NC went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
He is a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Milda Guice Orr, his wife, Mildred Jones Orr, five brothers-in-law, Cecil Rogers, Wayne Hill, Ronald Lamb, Ray Lyda and Harold Huff.
Bud owned and operated Orr’s Grocery and Service Station for 30 plus years, was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, gardening and basketball.
He served in the US Army, was a life long member and current deacon of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Larry Orr and his wife Denise of Edneyville and Kenneth Orr and his wife Belinda of Mills River; three granddaughters, Kathy Sullivan and her husband Randy of Edneyville, Karan Parris and her husband Jeremy of Edneyville and Emily Gayle Orr of Mills River; two great grandsons, Conner Parris and Cade Sullivan; six sisters, Phyllis Rogers, Christine Lyda, Ann Huff, Ethel Pittillo and her husband Jack Pittillo, Mary Lamb, Marie Blackwell and her husband Rev. Dan Blackwell; two sister-in-laws, Wilma Jones Hill and Ellen Jones Walters and her husband Herschel; numerous nieces and nephews and his companion and friend of 14 years, Nancy Green of Fruitland.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April, 10 2015 at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Pastor Steven Blanton and Pastor Ron Fousek officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military rites provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church and at other times will be at his son’s homes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2557 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793

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Lillie Mae Drake Hollingsworth, 88

Lillie Mae Drake Hollingsworth, 88, of East Flat Rock, NC went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Elizabeth House after a period of declining health.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Meta Gentle Drake; her husband T.R. Hollingsworth; two brothers, Odell Drake, Dewey Drake; four sisters, Maude Drake, Ruth Drake, Lola Drake and Louise Garren.
She was a member and former Sunday school teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church.
She was a seamstress and had worked at Ruth Originals, Mountain Top and Grey Hosiery Mill.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy Hollingsworth and his wife Shirley of East Flat Rock and Barry Hollingsworth and his wife Sonya of Dana; six grandchildren, Kenny and Ryan Hollingsworth, Debbie Ward and her husband Richie, LaMonica Dewey and her husband Jonathan, Brandy Hollingsworth and Andi Marshall and her husband Tim; eight great grandchildren, Luke and Kylie Hollingsworth, Samantha and Thomas Ward, Connor, Logan and Liam Dewey and Leiann Marshall; two sisters, Edith Nelson and Rachel Galloway both of Hendersonville and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Maranatha Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Gibbs and Rev. Lewis Staton officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the home of Tommy and Shirley Hollingsworth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maranatha Baptist Church, 2511 Old Spartanburg Rd, East Flat Rock, NC 28726.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793

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Arthur Harold Deutsch, 80

Arthur Harold Deutsch, 80, of Hendersonville, passed away, Monday, April 6, 2015.
He was native of Englishtown, NJ and a resident of Henderson County for 22 years. Arthur was a son of the late David and Mollie Weinpress Deutsch and was also preceded in death by his wife Catherine Deutsch who died in 2012.
He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and served in the U.S Army. Arthur was employed by Tarheel Paving as a personnel manager.
He is survived by his sons: Stephen Deutsch, Kenny Deutsch and his wife Toni, and Michael Deutsch and his wife Lillian; daughters, Debra Hollingshead and her husband Michael, and Donna Olsen and her husband Rich; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 am, Friday, April 10, 2015 in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Chaplain Chuck Evans officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials made be made 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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Nuala Catherine Fay, 82

Nuala Catherine Fay, 82, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Elizabeth A. Leppingwell, 68

Elizabeth A. Leppingwell, 68, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, April 3, at the Elizabeth House.
She was preceded in death by two brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Richard A. Leppingwell and a large loving extended family.
A mass of the resurrection will be held at 2:30pm on Friday, April 10 in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Committal services will be private.
To offer condolences online please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the famly.

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Harold F. “Bud” Orr, 86

Harold F. “Bud” Orr, 86, of Flat Rock NC went to be with the Lord,
Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Arthur Harold Deutsch, 80

Arthur Harold Deutsch, 80, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Mary Alice Judy, 67

Mary Alice Judy, 67, of Saluda, NC passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.
She was born and raised in Anderson, SC, lived in the Columbia, SC area and retired to Saluda, NC in 2011.She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Thoelke.
She was a graduate of T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, SC.After retiring from the sign business, she devoted herself to her interest as a Reiki Master & Teacher, was a lover of animals and she touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with.
Mary Alice was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.She is survived by her loving wife, Denise Madigan; two sons, Josh Pearman and his wife, Lynn of Greenville, SC and Chris Pearman of Aiken, SC; a daughter, Carol Boyt and her husband, John of Lexington, SC and many grandchildren.
The family will be having a private gathering this weekend.
A public memorial service will follow in the coming weeks in Columbia, SC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foothills Humane Society, P.O. Box 126, Tryon, NC 28782
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Nona Jane Eutsler, 93

Nona Jane Eutsler, 93, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at home with her loving family beside her.
She was born and raised in Anderson, Indiana. Nona is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Eutsler. She loved her church, Mt. Moriah Baptist; and all her friends who were like family. Especially her little drummer boy she will always be known as Granny.
Nona is survived by two daughters, Louanna Street and her husband David of Selma, IN and Charlene Thomas and her husband Bill; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Dr. Brian Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A wonderful thank you to Four Seasons Hospice; especially Toy, Nikki, Phyllis, and Mike. God Bless you.
A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Stella Nash McCrary, 73

Stella Nash McCrary, age 73, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Mission Hospital. Stella was born in Henderson County on March 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Floyd D. Nash and Willavenia Patterson Nash.

She was a lifetime resident of Henderson County, she graduated from Flat Rock High School and retired from the Henderson County tax office. She attended Mud Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 52 years, Joseph L. McCrary, Sr.; her son, Joseph L. McCrary, Jr.; her granddaughter, Jessica Renee McCrary; two great-grandsons, Roman and River; and a large loving family. She will be sorely missed.

The funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with the Reverend Scott Pace officiating. Burial will follow the service in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon prior to the service.

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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Helen Louise Banks, 87

uise Banks, 87, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. She is preceded in death by her parents: J.H. Christian Mitchel and Helen Heilmann Mitchel.

Helen was born in New York City, NY and was an only child. She spent most of her life rescuing and finding homes for animals, mostly dogs and horses. When she moved to Florida from Connecticut in the 80's, she became a founding member of Second Chance for Greyhounds a rescue group that saved thousands of greyhounds from the Florida race tracks. These dogs were placed in homes all over the United States and some in Canada. She continued placing dogs even after moving to Hendersonville in 2006. An interview with Helen about her rescue endeavors and her passion for these animals appeared in Life magazine in 1991. There were numerous other interviews in publications that shed light on the plight of racing greyhounds. She was on the board of directors for Second Chance for Greyhounds and SPAYUSA.

She is survived by her daughters: Candace Burton Reed of Salem WV and daughter Robin Thrush Jovanovich and her husband Peter of Rye, NY. Helen has three grandsons: John McGreevey, William and Nicholas Jovanovich and one great grandchild. She also leaves behind her adored companions: her greyhound Wizard and her beagle Daisy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any animal charity of the donor's choice. Helen requested that there not be a public service.

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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Claire "Chico" Rydberg, age 93

HENDERSONVILLE: Claire "Chico" Rydberg, age 93, of Hendersonville died Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. She was born on February 24, 1922 in Montreal, Canada to the late Clarence E. Price and Marcelle Gauvreau Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Wally Rydberg who died in 2009; and her brother, Webster Price.

At the age of five, Claire moved to New Jersey from Canada. Upon graduation, she worked in New York City as an executive secretary, moved to Tuxedo in 1985, and she was a member of St. John In-The-Wilderness Episcopal Church.

She is survived by her four sons, J. Warren Bowman and his wife, Cheryl of West Chester, PA, John Anthony Bowman and his wife, Maureen of Boring, OR, Robert Bowman of Sparks, NV, Roger Wilson and his wife, Pamela of Loris, SC; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and her sister, Madeleine Stevens and her husband, Edward of St. Petersburg, FL.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 88 Centipede Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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Roger Allyn Hill, 68

Roger Allyn Hill, 68, of Hendersonville, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Grady J. Vaughn, Sr., 101

Grady J. Vaughn, Sr., 101, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. Mr. Vaughn lived at home independently until the time of his passing.
Born September 15, 1913, Mr. Vaughn was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was a son of the late William and Annie Vaughn and was also preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mills Vaughn, who died in 2008; his infant daughter, Alice Evelyn; and his sister, Helen Pettet.
Mr. Vaughn had a lifelong interest in the history of Henderson County and had worked many times with his friend, Tom Orr, as Mr. Orr wrote about the county's history. Mr. Vaughn was the longtime Superintendent of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and an active member of Moore's Grove United Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Directors. He was a Sunday School teacher, a skilled craftsman and the family historian. Mr. Vaughn's life is an accumulation of joy and contentment, all shared together over the years with his wife and family.
He is survived by his brother, Shep Vaughn, and sister, Annette Vaughn; his sons, Grady Vaughn, Jr. and wife, Adriana, and Michael Vaughn and wife, Aki; grandchildren, Lisa Romine, Christopher J. Vaughn, Julie Taylor, John M. Vaughn, Cheryl Vaughn and Jennifer Tankersley; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Moore's Grove United Methodist Church with the Reverend Deb Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Sunday at Shuler Funeral Home.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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David B. Melton, 81

David B. Melton, 81, of Fletcher, NC went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nettie Towe Melton; a daughter, Sheila Melton and siblings, Atheleda Maxwell, Robert "Bob" Melton, Christine Corn, Kathleen Buckner, Helen Henderson and Dewey Melton.
He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving on the USS Essex. He was a member of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church.
David owned and operated Quick Service Garage in Deaverview Road in Asheville until he retired.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Erma Buchanan Melton; two daughters, Kathy Phillips and husband Rick of Fletcher and Sonya Adams and husband David of Franklin; three grandsons, Trent Phillips and wife Amanda, Cameron and Eli Adams; two great grandsons, Blake and Cayson Phillips and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held 7:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Youngblood, Rev. Rick Phillips and Rev. Roy Waldroup officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 6:45 PM Sunday night prior to the service in the church.
A graveside committal will be held Monday, March 30, at 11:00 AM in the Hoopers Creek Community Cemetery which is located across from the church. Military Rites will be conducted by the Henderson County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 6284, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793

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Grayson Michael McFalls

A funeral service will be held for Grayson Michael McFalls at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home Hendersonville.

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Richard Dale Maxwell, 91

Richard Dale Maxwell, 91, of Hendersonville, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He is preceded in death by his parents Leo Dale Maxwell and Louella Schaufstall

Dick was born in Akron, Ohio. Soon after his birth his family moved to Cleveland Ohio where he attended school. He graduated from East High School where he achieved many state and city honors in track and field. In fact he received a track scholarship to Ohio State University. In 1941, with the draft about to procure him, he joined the Army Engineers and was eventually sent to Saipan in the South Pacific. Along the way both in the States and the South Pacific he participated in many meets in the South Pacific Olympics. He was reunited with his track coach from OSU and promised to return after the war was over. In 1946, he returned to Ohio State and became a very successful track athlete. In the Penn relay his shuttle hurdle team achieved a world record. He was captain of the OSU track team in senior year and participated in the 1948 Olympic tryouts- coming in fourth by 2 tenths of a second. Only 3 were sent to the London Olympics.

He Married Bea Ann Petty on August 31, 1948. They had three children who he also coached and supported through various sporting endeavors.

After graduation from OSU in 1949 he accepted a graduate assistantship at the University of North Carolina where he was the freshman track coach. He received a Master's Degree in Adaptive Physical Education and returned to Columbus for several years. In 1965 he became the head track coach at the Central Missouri State University. His cross country teams were state champions. In fact they were inducted into the University Hall of Fame. In 1970 he completed his course work for his PHD in Physical Education at the University of Missouri.

He left Missouri to become the Assistant Track Coach at the Slippery Rock State University and retired as Professor Emeritus in 1985. During his career in track and field he coached 10 all Americans.

He is survived by his loving wife Bea of 67 years, daughter Jo Ann, sons: Dale and Gary, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. There will be no service per his request. Cremains will be interned at Union Cemetery in Columbus Ohio across from OSU so he can hear the band as a devoted and beloved Buckeye always.

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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Jack D. "Jackie" Johnson, Jr., 58

Jack D. "Jackie" Johnson, Jr., 58, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is the son of Betty Garrett Johnson and the late Jack D. Johnson, Sr. He is also survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cindy Johnson; two sons, Adam Johnson and Austin Johnson both of Hendersonville; twin grandchildren, Atlee and Liam Johnson; his siblings, Kathy J. Griffin, Karla Raxter and her husband Greg, all of Hendersonville and Jeff Johnson and his wife Deana of Arden, several nieces and nephews and his faithful canine companion Louie.
He was a native of Henderson County and he and his family divided their time between Hendersonville and Homestead, Florida until 1997, when they relocated here permanently. He was an active member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Joy Sunday School Class.
Jackie grew up in the produce business and successfully owned and operated Western Carolina Produce, which was founded by his grandfather Josiah Johnson, Sr. and staffed by many of his aunts, uncles and cousins for many years.
Jackie was an avid Harley Davidson rider and always said his favorite color was chrome. He was president and founding member of the Bald Hawgs Motorcycle Club. He had his private pilot's license and PADI open-water diving certification. He also enjoyed playing basketball, golfing and deep-sea fishing.
A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Mud Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Freddie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends in the hospitality room following the service.
In honor of Jackie's love for motorcycles, please feel free to wear your motorcycle attire and ride your motorcycle, weather permitting. He loved nothing better than the sound of a group of motorcycles passing by. Casual attire is acceptable, as Jackie liked everybody to be comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, Inc., 7151 N. Main Street, Suite 2, Clarkston, MI 48346.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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