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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Justin Kayden Sutton, 22 months

Justin Kayden Sutton, 22 month old son of Ariel D. Sutton and Jeremiah Anders died in his sleep on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the home that he shared with his loving and special caregivers David and Wendy Maloney.

Justin attended Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church and the Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church Preschool where he had many friends. He loved music, singing and dancing, the movie Frozen, and could count to seven.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his sisters and brothers, Michele, Tyler, Jason, and Arianna; grandparents, Clyde Sutton and the late Deborah P. Sutton, Donna Anders, Michael Tabor, Vernon and Donna Langan and Tom and Jeannette Maloney; aunts and uncles Billy Joe Strickland and his wife Brandy Anders, Kim, Arrion, Kayla, Glenn, Sammie, Arron, and Victor Sutton, Debbie Hall, Cathy Heaton, Janet Richards, Gary Anders, Diana Rowland, Lisa Langan, Mike Maloney, the late Michele Thibaudeau and Ted and Sharon Monczewski; and his special friend Pam Suber.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, March 20 at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church. Rev. Philip McLain will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Preschool Playground Fund, 2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 for "Justin's Playground".

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

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Lester Randolph "Randy" Brown, 58

Lester Randolph "Randy" Brown, 58 of Penrose passed away Monday March 09, 2015 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Lester Fred Brown and Lula Bell Gossett of Hendersonville. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Luke Jones.
He was a master rock mason, multi – talented, he could do anything with his hands. He had a great passion for people, with a quick wit and loved to make you laugh. He enjoyed and lived his life to the fullest.
Survivors in addition to his mother include, his son Adam Cantrell and his wife Jennifer of Blantyre, NC two brothers, Carl F. Brown and his wife Tracy of West Asheville, and Douglas W. Brown and his wife Mandy of Candler, NC, two sisters, Rosemary Brown of Hendersonville and Barbara Jane Hudson and her husband Stan of Brevard NC, two grandchildren Aiden and Anna, his best friend, Jeff Finley, a special friend Barbara DeBoard Brown and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday March 21, 2015 at 2pm at Pisgah Forest Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Madden officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 at the church.
In leiu of flowers memorials may be made to : Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child, P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607
Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the Brown family.

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Clarence Howard Jr.

Clarence Howard Jr. born the 3rd of 11 children of Pinesett and Bessie Howard passed peacefully March 15, 2015, with much gratitude to Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, N. C. He seemed very proud his son; Dan was here to help him thru his process. Clarence has been a life long resident of the Hendersonville area. Born in Tuxedo, raised in Brevard. Clarence drove a cab for about 15 years in Hendersonville . He was most noticeable in the last 8 years after an amputation left him in a motorized wheelchair. His travels included Hot Dog World, Sun Trust, and to the Skyland Barbershop to see Tom each month. When he was more able, a stop at Ingles bakery for a half coconut cake was in order. It seems Clarence had many angels here in the area. His resistance seemed to start from a childhood of "mistrust". He lied his age at 16 to join the Naval reserves. After being honorably discharged at 18 he joined the Army and became an Army Ranger. He served in the Korean War and was also stationed in Germany. After that term he signed up again, to be honorably discharged for a third time due to family hardship. Clarence met and married his pen pal Martha Nickel during his time in basic training in Battlecreek, Mi. That union produced his 3 children, all still residing in the Mt. Pleasant, Mi. area. Sandra (Mike) Langlois, Dan (Roni ) Howard and Anna (Kevin) Quick and their families. Clarence said the only thing colder than Korea was " Michigan" and he wanted no part of it. Clarence leaves two brothers; Paul Howard of Marion, N.C. and Arnold Howard of Long Beach,California. We would like to thank you all that have tried so hard to "support" Clarence thru his many trials. The Veterans Hospital and wound care staff in Ashville, Pardee hospital and staff and so many more. A very special thank you to his Angels Lori Graham, Ellen McCarson, Megan Murphy, and Marina Zinni. Memorial donations would be appreciated at Council on Aging on his behalf.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday March 19, 2015 at Shepherd Memorial Park. Military Honors will be provided by the Henderson County Honor Guard.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box
945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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James Boyce Russell, 57

James Boyce Russell, age 57, of Saluda peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 2, 1957 in Henderson County to the late J.B. and Rosa Lee Burns Russell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Surrell Russell; and his son, Jay B. Russell.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Mr. Russell retired from Hendersonville Water and Sewer after 30 years of employment and was a member of Mountain Page Baptist Church in Saluda. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, and NASCAR. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a loving father, always caring and providing for his family. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Tyler Samotis; his step-son, Danny Griner; his brother and sister-in-law, Bud and Shelba Russell; his three sisters and their husbands, Myrtle and John Mayfield, Bonnie and Phil Stanley, Jenny and Eddy Hefner; his former wife, Mary P. Russell; his special aunts, Effie Russell and Rona Phelps; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the Sanctuary of Mountain Page Baptist Church with the Reverend Jimmy Owens and Pastor Billy Jarvis officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be directed to UNC Lineberger Cancer Research, 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

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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Donald O. Thompson, Sr., 86

Donald O. Thompson, Sr., 86, of Hendersonville, died on March 9, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Edward and Nellie Smith Thompson of Mill Spring NC as well as two children: Susan Thompson and Mark Thompson, and two brothers: A.R. Thompson and Lawrence Thompson, and one sister, Gillie Thompson Fowler.

Don was born and reared in Mill Spring, graduating from Mill Spring High School. After high school he graduated from Spartanburg Methodist Junior College, and continued his education with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Appalachian State University. He was teaching when he got drafted into the United States Army where he was stationed at the Pentagon. He moved back to the area and taught school at Mills River Elementary and then West Henderson High School where he was a mathematics and driver's education instructor. During the summers when Don had a break, he began building homes in Henderson County. He soon earned such a reputation as not only a quality builder but one who was very fair, honest and he was a generous philanthropic. Eventually Don decided to change careers and started building homes for families of Henderson county full time. Some of the well known residential developments include Camelot, Sedgewood, Heatherwood, Pickwick, Heatherwood, English Hills, Long John Mountain Estates, Haywood Knolls and various commercial buildings including the Mountain Home Post Office. He was the benefactor to build Margaret R. Pardee's Graham-Stowell Tower. Don was appreciative of the work bestowed upon him and he was very generous to Henderson County though numerous ways. He was active in Community Foundation, a member of the Hendersonville Country Club and he was of the Baptist faith. He loved to travel, watch western movies and spend time at Lake Lure with his family and friends.

Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 30 years, Linda, four children: Donald O. Thompson, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Amelia Island, Sally- Jane and her husband Lars Busk of Charlotte, Carol-Ann Thomspon of Charlotte, and Maxwell Thompson of Ft. Myers, Fl. He is also survived by two step-daughters Gina and her husband Jeff Kilpatrick of Hendersonville, and Leslie Poarch of Arden. He was blessed with many grandchildren: Seth Thompson and his wife Jennifer of Charlotte, Ben Thompson and his wife Alexis of Charlotte, Josh Thompson and his wife Nichole of Tulsa, OK, Nicolai, Christian and Lucas Busk of Charlotte, Spencer Thompson and Paris Thompson of Ft. Myers, Fl., Tristen Bouler of Arden, and Ava Kilpatrick of Hendersonville and one brother Lafayette Thompson of Asheville and a great granddaughter Emma Thompson of Charlotte.

The family wants to thank everyone that has been involved in the entire care of Don and would like to give special recognition to: Lisa Marie Licciardi and other gave givers for their attention to his health and wellbeing, Dr. James Reis for his medical expertise, and the entire staff of both Pardee Hospital and the Elizabeth House/Hospice for their incredible care and service. The caring personal as well as professional friendship that Don had with Ken Youngblood for years will always be cherished and appreciated by the entire Thompson family.

Don's children want to say a very special thank you to Linda Thompson for her devotion, love, friendship and care she gave our dad. She was his world as he was hers. She brought pure joy to our dad and we love her dearly for all she does!

The family is honoring Don's Wishes to not have a service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Billy Graham Association at 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201 or by phone 1-877-247-2426, or any other charity of your choice.

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

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Sally Beatrice Capps Beddingfield, 93

Sally Beatrice Capps Beddingfield, 93, of Zirconia, NC, passed away on March 13, 2015 at the Laurel's of Hendersonville.

She was a native of Henderson County and the daughter of the late Jim Capps and Una Ward Capps and was a lifelong and dedicated member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church. She loved to work in her flower beds and vegetable garden and was happiest surrounded by family and friends who knew her as "Granny" or "Aunt Bea." She was always willing to help others and was loved dearly by all her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford W. Beddingfield; one son, Clyde Beddingfield; one grandson, Jeffrey Beddingfield; two sisters: Mae Capps Maybin and Isabelle Osteen Staton; as well as two brothers: J.D. Capps and Doyle Capps.

She is survived by her five children, all of Zirconia, NC: four sons: O.K. Beddingfield, Wayne Beddingfield and his special friend, Anna Brackman, Benjamin Beddingfield and his wife, June, and Zeb Beddingfield and his wife, Sandra; and one daughter, Una Mae Beddingfield Robinson and her husband, David. She is also survived by two brothers: Donald Capps and his wife, Ludith of Hendersonville, and Douglas Capps and his wife, Elaine of Zirconia. She is also proudly survived by seventeen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Cedar Springs Baptist Church with the Reverend Dan Holbert officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Springs Baptist Church at 4196 Green River Road, Zirconia, NC 28790. An online register 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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Melba Stover, 85

Melba Stover, 85, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Park Ridge Hospital. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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Helen Banks, 87

Helen Banks, 87, died on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Elizabeth House.Services will be private. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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Jerome L. Miller, 83

Jerome L. Miller, 83, a resident of Warners, NY and Mills River, NC passed away March 12 in NC. Born in St. Paul, MN, Jerry served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Upon returning home he started his family in the Syracuse, NY area. He was retired from Western Electric and Shaker Carpenter Shop. Jerry enjoyed woodworking and paper crafts. He was a past member of the National Historic Railroad Assoc. and the CNY Bluegrass Assoc. He was a member of Christ Community UMC and Mills River UMC. Predeceased by his parents Esther and Lawrence Miller and his step-mother, Bertha Miller. Survived by his wife of 30 years, Peggy, a son, Michael (Deb) Miller, daughters, Victoria (David) DeMarchi, Linda (Bob) Sandefur, Amy Miller, and step-daughters, Christina (Carl) Huppman and Angela (Peter) Lawton. Also, bunches of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his brother, Jim, of AZ. Services will be set at a later date. Contributions may be made to Mills River LIfe Enrichment Center (MRLEC), 137 Old Turnpike Road, Mills River, NC 28759.

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Gudrun "Anita" Kohler, age 104

Gudrun "Anita" Kohler, age 104, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Fletcher Park Inn.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 15, 2015 at the Fletcher Park Inn on the 3rd Floor, 150 Tulip Trail, Hendersonville, NC. Thos. Shepherd & Son will announce arrangements.

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Alma Joanna Jayne, 53

COLUMBUS, NC – Alma Joanna Jayne, 53, of Columbus, NC passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at her home.
Born in Annapolis, MD, she was the daughter of Barbara Gosnell Jayne of Hendersonville, NC and the late David Jayne. She was a past employee of the Saluda Truck Plaza, Saluda, NC. She loved to bake and cook.
Surviving in addition to her mother is one son, Timothy Pace of Columbus, NC; one daughter, Stephanie Erin Pace of Hendersonville, NC; two brothers, David Charles Jayne of Hendersonville, NC and Douglas Paul Jayne of Ocala, FL; one sister, Deborah Fazio of Hendersonville, NC.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC

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Mrs. Aileen Harmon Sinclair, 93

Mrs. Aileen Harmon Sinclair, 93, of Gerton, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 with her loving family by her side at the family "home place". She was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 43 years, Marion C. Sinclair, a brother Charles Harmon and four sisters: Ruth Bess, Ann Beam, Lula Bell Allen, and Mildred Wright.

A native of Waco, NC, she was born on September 3, 1921. She attended Waco High School and then she attended Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Morganton, NC. After several years of nursing, Aileen married the love of her life, Marion. They had three children and their home was the gathering place for great times, an abundance of Ms. Aileen's fantastic cooking and ice cream. It was the kind of warm home filled with laughter that everyone in the area came to know as the "home place". She filled the home with love and God. Aileen was cooking and nursing right up until the end. She was very active in her church, Bearwallow Baptist Church. Aileen spent her life devoted to caring for others and administering to the sick. Her nursing spanned the world as she and the family followed her husband's military career. She worked at various hospitals in the area including the Veterans Administration and St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge Community Club and the Veterans Auxiliary. She loved taking care of her beloved pets.

She is survived by her three children: son, William Sinclair of Gerton, daughter McAlynn "Mackie" Sinclair Price and her husband Dr. Bulo Ervin Price III of Shelby and son Jeffrey Sinclair of Gerton. She is also survived by one sister Nell Farrell and her husband Max of San Antonio, TX. She was blessed with six grandchildren: Jessica Price, B.E. Price IV, Jeremy Sinclair, Connie Sinclair, Josh Sinclair and Sarah Sinclair and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Bearwallow Baptist Church on Highway 74, Gerton, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior and at other times at 6601 Bearwallow Mountain Road, Gerton, NC. Service will be officiated by Dr. Bulo Price III and Reverend Bobby Dees and Reverend Donnie Freeman. Burial will follow at the Bearwallow Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bearwallow Baptist Church or the Bearwallow Cemetery. Contributions may also be made to Four Season's Hospice. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

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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Elsie Enders Schaefer, 95

Elsie Enders Schaefer, 95, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015 at Spring Arbor.

Born in Alberta, Canada the daughter of Jacob and Mary Enders. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence and a daughter, Carol.

Survivors include her daughter, Jan Morgan; two granddaughters; several great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 16, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Ken Langsdorf officiating. The committal will follow in the Grace Lutheran Memorial Garden.

The family would like to say thank you to Four Seasons Hospice and the wonderful staff of Spring Arbor.

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

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Robert "Bob" James Mazzeo, Sr., 78

Robert "Bob" James Mazzeo, Sr., 78, died on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Hendersonville after a period of declining health. He is preceded in death by his parents Rocco Mazzeo and Rose, his brother Peter and his mother in law, Verna Suriano.

Bob was born in Emerson, New Jersey on September 12, 1936 where he attended Westwood High. He worked in the family business with his father and brothers which was established in 1928 called Mazzeo & Sons. His brother Joe still resides in the original family home. In 1959 he moved to Vero Beach FL to be near his parents and sister. Bob started his career as a United States Postal Letter Carrier in Vero Beach, FL . Families on his routes still ask about him to this day because of his dedication and commitment to his service. He was an avid LA Dodgers fan and for many years he had front row seats behind the dugout at Holman Stadium "Dodger Town" in Vero Beach, FL, home of their spring training. During his childhood, his parents were friends with the O'Malley's, former owners for many years of the LA Dodgers, and he knew personally many of the players. Bob even tried out for the Dodgers at one time. Up until the very end, he could tell you everything there was to know about baseball as it was his passion. The family spent their vacations every year in Maggie Valley, NC where they fell in love with the mountains. In 1981 Bob transferred to Hendersonville, NC to continue his letter carrier service. He retired as a letter carrier and had recently been honored with his 45 year pin for being a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Bob was a devout Catholic and he attended Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville. He also attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Asheville NC.

He shared a very special bond with his daughter Lisa. After he was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia/ Parkinson disease in 2010, Lisa's priority became taking care of her daddy. He loved his banana splits, watching Dean Martin movies together, baseball and football games, and enjoyed how she always decorated his room for the holidays and the seasons. Later when he moved to Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, he became like a member of the family to all the staff.

Bob is survived by: wife Lareen Sisk Mazzeo of Asheville, his brother Joseph Mazzeo and his wife Barbara of Emerson, NJ, his sister Phyllis O'Brien of Vero Beach, FL, Barbara Mazzeo, mother of their three children, daughter Lisa Edney and her husband Michael of Hendersonville, son Robert Mazzeo Jr. and his wife Tina of Haines City, FL, and daughter Sandra Morrow and her husband Jason of Hendersonville, NC. Bob was blessed with three grandchildren: Hallie Mazzeo of Haines City, FL and Mitch and Megan Edney of Hendersonville, NC. Bob also had several nieces.

A private memorial service will be held at a later time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation at 104 College Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731. 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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