Mark Cecil Huntley, 61

Mark Cecil Huntley, 61, of Weaverville, died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville. He is preceded in death by his parents: Manson Laurence Huntley and Rebecca Youngblood Huntley and son Zachariah Shawn Huntley.

Mark graduated from West Henderson High School in 1971 and was always a race car enthusiast. He enjoyed racing at the old Asheville Speedway. For years he owned and operated Huntley's Auto Service. He loved to cook, work in the garden, hunt and fish and spend time with family and friends.

Mark is survived by his daughter Summer Huntley Dale and her husband Kevin of Mills River and two brothers: Michael Huntley and his wife Rebecca and Johnny M. Huntley and his wife Cammie. He had a granddaughter: Cassidy Alexandria Dale of Mills River and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church located at 71 Hoopers Creek Church Road, Fletcher, NC officiated by Pastor Phillip Youngblood, Pastor Tony Fowler and Sonia Burleson. The family will receive friends at 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

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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Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92

Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Lennis Case, Sr. and Alice Kleinfelder Case and two sisters: Marquette Brown and Marilyn Cantrell.

Harold had his own business in Henderson County, Harold Case Painting for many years. He did both commercial and residential painting. After he retired in 2005, he was able to spend more time enjoying the things he loved. Harold liked to take hikes, read and he was a prayerful man who was known for his long prayers.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Merrifield Case, four sons: Daniel Case, Gregory Case, David Merrifield and Jerry Merrifield, and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Jeanette Griffith of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adventist Frontier Missions at PO Box 286, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103.

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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Larry N. Beddingfield, 68

Larry N. Beddingfield, 68, of Green River, NC passed away
unexpectedly at his home on March 19, 2015.

He was the son of the late Toad and Mary Lois Ballard
Beddingfield. He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County
and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.

He is survived by a son, Brett Beddingfield and his girlfriend
Laura of Green River; a daughter, Angela Harvey of Zirconia; five
grandchildren, Michael, Amber, John, Justin and Christopher and three
great grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander and Eric.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 26th at
Cedar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Oliver and Rev. James
Maybin officiating.

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

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HELEN SELVEY, 92

Helen Marguerite Cales Selvey was born April 5, 1922 in West
Virginia and passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at Hendersonville
Health and Rehab.

She was the daughter of the late Oather G. And Myrtle I. Lusher
Cales and was also preceded in death by her husband, Telford L. Selvey;
sisters, Gertrude R. Cales and Velma O'Dell and a brother, William J. Cales.

She was an active member of Mud Creek Baptist Church for many years.

She is survived by a son, Ronald L. Selvey of Hendersonville; two
daughters, Nancy P. and Carol A. Selvey both of Hendersonville; a
sister, Mattalea Sheridan of West Virginia and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 26, 2015 at
Mud Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Burial will
be private in West Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manna Foodbank, 627
Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805.

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

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Lucile C. Stone, 97

Lucile C. Stone, 97, died on March 23, 2015 at Spring Arbor in Hendersonville. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements

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Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Brown, 86

Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Brown, 86, of Mills River, NC went to be
with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.

"Betty" was preceded in death by her husband, George Wayne
Brown, her parents, Melvin and Sybil Eade Anderson, a grandson, Paul
Russell Seymour and nine siblings.

She was a graduate of Mills River High School and attended
Brevard College. She was a Real Estate Broker and owned and operated
her own company for several years. She was very involved in her
community and loved gospel music and dancing, was a member of the Mills
River Presbyterian Church and touched many lives during her 86 years.

Surviving is a brother, Reverend James Eade Anderson of
Montreat; her daughters, Brenda Scott and husband Curley of Saluda and
Dale Jones and husband Gary of Hendersonville; three loving
granddaughters, Kelly Friesen and husband Josh, Amber Baldwin and
husband Jared and Wendy Bartlebaugh and husband Branden; two precious
great granddaughters, Madeleine and Cassie and several nieces and
nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 PM Friday, March 27,
2015 at the Mills River Presbyterian Church with Pastor Robert Garrison
and Pastor Randall Boggs officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mills River Presbyterian Church or to the Elizabeth House.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Ruth M. Enloe, 83,

Ruth M. Enloe, 83, of Hendersonville, NC passed away suddenly on
Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Mission Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jimmy D'Arcy Enloe, daughter
of the late Frank and Ruth McDole and sister of the late Anna Hall and
Marion McDole.

Her father Frank was a Naval Commander during WWII where he and his
family survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

She was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she
enjoyed singing and soloing in the choir. She was a top producing Avon
Consultant for over 25 years in the Hendersonville area and was an avid
collector of stuffed animals including her favorite, Giocomo who was her
constant companion for 35 years.

Ruth is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Rubio of Lake
Arrowhead, CA and Pat Boone of Flat Rock, NC; a sister-in-law, Linda
Wilkes of East Sound, WA; three grandchildren, Tabitha Short, Jim Perry
and Chad Rubio; five great grandchildren, Donald Short IV, Jeremiah
Short, Raye Perry, Towner Perry and Madagan Perry; a nephew, David
Lucas; two nieces, Marianne Ashelman and Lorraine Hager and 2 great
nephews, Noel Lucas and Shepherd Dobson.

A memorial service was held at Trinity Presbyterian on Sunday,
March 22, 2015.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at
www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 262, Skyforest, CA 92385.

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Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93

Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93, died on Thursday, March 7, 2015 at The Laurels. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ruben VanSantford and Ida Jane Hopper, her loving husband Jim, her stepmother Viola Mulrane, and two sisters: Adele Woolsey and Joan Delmerico.

Adrienne grew up in Dumont and Teaneck, New Jersey where she went to high school. She married James Rohn in 1940, and after the war, they partnered in a landscaping business. They moved their business to Washington Township, NJ where they raised their three children. Adrienne and Jim moved to Hauppauge, NY where she worked for the Hills Supermarket chain. In 1983 they semi-retired to Fletcher, NC where they owned and operated the Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park until Jim passed away in 2001. Adrienne also worked for the Victoria DeShea clothing stores in Fletcher and Hendersonville. Always the consummate hostess, Adrienne loved to entertain her friends and family. She will be fondly remembered for her parties and dinners, where for her, entertaining was an art form. She will be remembered for always being cheerful and pleasant. Her glass was more than half full at all times, and she was grateful for her many blessings and her long and happy life.

She is survived by her three children: son Eric Rohn of Fletcher, daughters: Suzanne Muller and her husband Bill of Littleton, CO, and Dianne Gardner and her husband Alan of Oxford, FL. She was delighted to have four grandchildren: Janinne Gardner of Washington DC, David Gardner of San Francisco, CA, Anthony Muller of Littleton, CO, and Anna Muller Hammond and her husband Fletcher of Littleton CO. She also leaves five great children: Elizabeth Muller, Blake Johnson, Carter, Charlotte, and Penelope Hammond.

In lieu of flowers, they family would appreciate any donations to Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue at 5526 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. 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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Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92

Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Kathy Hamilton, 59,

Kathy Hamilton, 59, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. To email Jackson Funeral Service please send tojj@jacksonfuneralservice.com

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Elaine Zimmerman Montgomery, 90

Elaine Zimmerman Montgomery, 90, of Hendersonville died March 22, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Elaine was born in Chicago, IL on December 4, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude Blake Zimmerman and John A. Zimmerman, her beloved husband of 64 years Robert Stuart Montgomery, her sister Audrey Z. Connery, and infant daughter Audrey Kathleen.

Elaine is survived by her six children, two daughters Sherry M. Larson and husband Erick of Durham, NC and Allison M. Welty and husband Richard of Averill Park, N.Y. and four sons Blake R. Montgomery of Hendersonville, NC, Gregg S. Montgomery of Averill Park, NY, Jonathan S. Montgomery of Brogue, PA,, and Douglas H. Montgomery of Niskayuna, NY, and two granddaughters Julia M. Larson of Durham, NC and Madeleine C. Welty of Averill Park, NY.

Elaine graduated from Northwestern University and worked as a chemist for Revere Copper & Brass and American Cyanamide until she retired to care for her family and their many activities.

Elaine loved the outdoors. She was a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, the ADK 46ers #1555, AMC, and the Green Mountain Club and enjoyed wilderness canoeing, primitive camping and cross-country skiing. She was NY State master gardener. Locally she was a member of the Land of Sky Gardeners, AAUW, and Western Carolina Botanical Club. She lived a life of great adventure and will be sorely missed.

Her family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Four Seasons and Elizabeth House for their outstanding care and compassion.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93

Adrienne Jean Rohn, 93, died on Thursday, March 7, 2015 at The Laurels. She is preceded in death by her parents: Ruben VanSantford and Ida Jane Hopper, her loving husband Jim, her stepmother Viola Mulrane, and two sisters: Adele Woolsey and Joan Delmerico.

Adrienne grew up in Dumont and Teaneck, New Jersey where she went to high school. She married James Rohn in 1940, and after the war, they partnered in a landscaping business. They moved their business to Washington Township, NJ where they raised their three children. Adrienne and Jim moved to Hauppauge, NY where she worked for the Hills Supermarket chain. In 1983 they semi-retired to Fletcher, NC where they owned and operated the Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park until Jim passed away in 2001. Adrienne also worked for the Victoria DeShea clothing stores in Fletcher and Hendersonville. Always the consummate hostess, Adrienne loved to entertain her friends and family. She will be fondly remembered for her parties and dinners, where for her, entertaining was an art form. She will be remembered for always being cheerful and pleasant. Her glass was more than half full at all times, and she was grateful for her many blessings and her long and happy life.

She is survived by her three children: son Eric Rohn of Fletcher, daughters: Suzanne Muller and her husband Bill of Littleton, CO, and Dianne Gardner and her husband Alan of Oxford, FL. She was delighted to have four grandchildren: Janinne Gardner of Washington DC, David Gardner of San Francisco, CA, Anthony Muller of Littleton, CO, and Anna Muller Hammond and her husband Fletcher of Littleton CO. She also leaves five great children: Elizabeth Muller, Blake Johnson, Carter, Charlotte, and Penelope Hammond.

In lieu of flowers, they family would appreciate any donations to Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue at 5526 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. 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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Daniel J. Theron, 95

Daniel J. Theron, 95, died on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Mark Cecil Huntley, 61

Mark Cecil Huntley, 61, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, March 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92

Harold Lennis Case, Jr., 92, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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Kathy Hamilton, 59

Kathy Hamilton, 59, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. To email Jackson
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Stella Mary Steinman, 89

Stella Mary Steinman, 89, of Hendersonville, NC passed away, Monday, March 16, 2015 at Pardee Hospital.
She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, was a resident of Northfield, Ohio for many years and had lived in Hendersonville for the past 35 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carl C. Steinman.
She volunteered at the Carolina Village Library, enjoyed dancing, going to plays, shopping and spending time with her Carolina Village Friends.
Stella will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Surbeck and her husband Doug of Akron, Ohio; her son, John Steinman and his wife Karen of Leighhigh Acres, Florida; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Laura, Linda, Jason, Kimberly and Eric; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Catherine Ostoin of Massachusetts and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Akron, Ohio on Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6:30 PM at the Community of Christ Church, 834 Grant Street, 44311.
In lieu of flowers, it is Stella's wish that donations be made to the Carolina Village Endowment Fund, 600 Carolina Village Rd, 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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Ruth Cagle Hill Hall, 91

Ruth Cagle Hill Hall, 91, of Hendersonville, died March 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Henderson County to the late Walter Cagle and Mattie Garren Cagle. Ruth was also preceded in death by her first husband Bill Hill and grandson Chris Campbell.

Ruth and Ralph loved to dance and were "fixtures" of Music on Main.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Lynne Sprinkle and her husband Dariel of Hendersonville and Dianne Taylor and her husband Bobby of Mills River; her step daughters Judy Baldwin and her husband Bob of Florida and Nancy Chmielewski and her husband Rob of Kentucky. Ruth is also survived by her grandchildren Rene McKeel of South Carolina, Todd Campbell of Hendersonville and a great grandson Ryan McKeel of the home. Numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

The family wishes to thank the Hospice Team; Shelley, June, Phyllis and Elizabeth and Dr. Kovaz for taking such wonderful care of Ruth.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Shepherd Memorial Park with Doctor Robert L. Taylor officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

An on line 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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Paul Frederick Mc Craw, 83

Paul Frederick Mc Craw, 83, died on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at his home. Paul was preceded in death by his parents William Mc Kinley and Connie Mc Craw, and siblings William Mc Craw, Mae Young, JB Mc Craw, Mary Sue Funt, Edith Mc Craw and an infant brother.

Paul was born in Polk County and graduated from Dana High School. He joined the United States Army in 1948 as a combat engineer and was a proud veteran of both the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era where he served multiple tours. Paul was a recipient of the Bronze Star. On his nineteenth birthday he was participating in the Inchon invasion. After retiring from the Army, Paul and his family moved back to Hendersonville where he worked briefly for General Electric and then the Department of Corrections.

Paul was a man of honesty and integrity always steadfast in his love for his family. He loved gardening, and he spent a lot of time in his "workshop" with safety his number one rule. To his family he was a mentor, their rock and foundation, loving husband and dad who will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his "Frau" of 56 years Maria, his daughter Renee and her husband Jim Barnett of Flat Rock NC, son Paul Jr. and his wife Tina of Boiling Springs, SC, and grandsons: Jamie and Jesse Barnett of Flat Rock, NC and Alex and Tyler Mc Craw both of Boiling Springs, SC. Paul is also survived by two brothers: Plato Mc Craw and his wife Ethel of Flat Rock, NC and Leo Mc Craw and his wife Peggy of Fletcher NC and one sister: Pearl Mc Craw Day of Edneyville, NC.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Jones Cemetery on Upward Road in Hendersonville, NC. The family will receive friends at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home, 125 South Church Street, Hendersonville, at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2015. 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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J. Garland Lyda, 93

J. Garland Lyda, 93, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 at his home.
A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was born February 17, 1922. He was a son of the late Cebron and Hester B. Lyda. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Lyda; brothers, Homer, Glenn, Brownlow, Hilliard and Rome Lyda; and sister, Emma Darity.
Garland was a proud World War II veteran. He was an apple farmer and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His grandchildren were the light of his life.
He is survived by his three children, Kevin Lyda and wife, Karla, Pat Mintz and husband, Seldon, and Marilyn Ryan; his grandchildren, Jay, Emilee and Sydney Lyda and Cheryl Rathburn; great-grandchildren, Doug and Bradley Rathburn; brother, J.K. Lyda; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Edneyville United Methodist Church. Reverend Steve Jones will officiate. Burial will follow at Fruitland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 2 PM Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the Edneyville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 799 Bearwallow Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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