Carl LaVaughn Perry

Carl LaVaughn Perry passed away at his home Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, with Phyllis, his loving wife of 55 years, and his son, Randy, and daughter, Erin, along with Christena, his loving granddaughter, all at his side.

Carl was known by "Boone," a nickname given to him as he spent his childhood years roaming the woods of Kentucky along the Ohio River banks. Boone was raised by his maternal grandmother, Gertrude Singer, in Milton, KY, after losing his parents in infancy.

Boone and Phyllis Perry retired in Hendersonville after living in Lighthouse Point and Boca Raton, Fla., for 35 years. Mr. Perry was self-employed. He was also an avid golfer, NASCAR fan, and loved his Kentucky Wildcats. He was honored to have been named a Kentucky Colonel. After being confined to his home due to a rare form of cancer called Chordoma, he passed the time by reading, watching golf, as well as many other sports.

Boone worked hard to put himself through school and was especially earnest in taking any type of Dale Carnegie course, and studying Human Relations.

Boone Perry is survived by son Randy and beloved daughter-in-law Susan Perry here in NC, daughter Erin and son-in-law Mark Schwarb in Port Orange, Fla. Mark held a special place in Boone's heart. There are three beautiful granddaughters, Christena Perry of West Palm Beach, Fla., Mackenzie and Delaney Schwarb, in Port Orange, Fla. He referred to them as "my girls." One sister, Glenda Sue Ball, of Madison, IN, also survives.

Services will be held Saturday Oct. 25, 2014, at The First Baptist Church of Hendersonville, 312 Fifth Ave. W., Hendersonville, NC. Visitation will be at 1p.m. and services with begin at 2 p.m. In the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Carl Perry's memory to chordomafoundation.org or by mail to the following address:

Chordoma Foundation
PO Box 2127
Durham, NC 27702
Chordoma is a challenging and difficult to treat bone cancer that occurs in the head and spine in people of all ages. More effective treatments and a cure are urgently needed.

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 arrangements.

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Wayne Julian Pruitt, Jr., 58

Wayne Julian Pruitt, Jr., 58, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at Elizabeth House after a year-long battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Wayne Pruitt, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Thelma Coggins; his former wife, Margarita Perez; three sons, Robert Jason Pruitt, Mario Marin Pruitt, Nathan Cory Pruitt, and his wife Tara; three grandsons; three granddaughters; a sister Mary Pruitt; and Patricia Holbert and her husband Tony.

An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Donald C. Berg, 96

Donald C. Berg, 96, of Hendersonville died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at the Carolina Village Medical Center in Hendersonville.

Donald was born on March 6, 1918, in Madison, Wisc., to the late Ellis Berg and Clara Lundgren. He was preceeded in death by his son Thomas Berg, and brother Robert Berg.

At an early age Donald and his family moved to the Pittsburgh, Pa. area then later living in the Melville, NY area. He received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. in 1942. Donald was employed at Westinghouse Electrical Corporation for 43 years.

He was a member of the Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, The Huntington NY. Board of Electrical Inspectors, the Presbyterian Church of Sweet Hollow in Mellville, NY. where he served on the Planning Committee to move the church to a new location, The Planning Council of Huntington, NY., President of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity at North Dakota State University in 1942, and was also a Boy Scout Leader.

Mr. Berg is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Dorothy P. Berg; Son Jim Berg and wife Doreen, Daughter in Law Joan Berg; Grandchildren David Berg, Robbie Berg, Steven Berg, and Cheryl Berg.

A Memorial Service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2014, at The Carolina Village with Reverend Rhett Carson officiating.

Memorial can be made to Four Seasons Hospice or Pinecrest Presbyterian Church both of Flat Rock, NC.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center was in charge of arrangements.

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Rodney Lee Crossman, 68

Rodney Lee Crossman, 68, of Fletcher went home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 13, 2014.

He was a son of the late Walter and Edythe Crossman. He was also preceded in death by two brothers.

He was a 25 year employee of General Electric, working in maintenance. Prior to his career with G.E. he had worked for Buncombe County Schools. Rodney was a charter member of New Hope Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Brenda Crossman; two daughters, Sharon Partin and Ruth Koon; one son, Scott D. Crossman; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers, David Crossman of Pawleys Island, S.C. and Bruce Crossman of Hendersonville; one sister, Carole Ball of Hendersonville, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of his life at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Sweeten Creek Rd.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church 3070 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, N.C. 28803.

Online condolences and sympathy cards are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Mamie Louise Young

Mamie Louise Young of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Cherry Springs Assisted Living.

Mamie was born Jan. 24,1934, to Bester Neil Richmond and Daniel William Richmond. She was one of nine children born to the Richmonds in rural Forest Hill, La. She grew up near Forest Hill and went to school at Glenmora, La.
Mamie did mostly secretarial work in the years immediately out of high school after graduating from Alexandria Technical College. She eventually moved to Memphis and met H.D. Grisham who she went on to marry. Together they had a daughter, Mary Ann. Eventually, the family moved back to Pinedale, Miss., where they raised their daughter Mary Ann. Mary Ann was killed in a car accident when she was 7 years old.
During the time Mamie lived in Mississippi she attended college and obtained her degree as a registered nurse. H.D. and Mamie continued to live near Pinedale until the early 1980s when they were involved in another car accident that took H.D.'S life. Soon after H.D.'s death Mamie moved to Memphis and nursed in an acute care hospital on the orthopedic wing. Here she met and married Richard "Dick" C. Young. She moved to Dick's home town of Owensboro, Ky.
After Dick retired they moved to Florida and went on to purchase a summer home in North Carolina. They had fallen in love with the North Carolina countryside on one of their many travels and thought they would totally enjoy living there part time. They eventually made North Carolina their home. Dick died of cancer in 2003. Mamie stayed in the Hendersonville area and eventually sold her home and moved into assisted living.
In addition to many nieces and nephews Mamie is survived by 3 sisters, Barbara Martin and Myrtle Richmond, both of Forest Hill, La., and Audry Woods of California.
She is preceeded in death her parents, two sisters (Jewel and Blanche), three brothers (John, Branch and Daniel William Jr.), two husbands and her daughter Mary Ann Grisham.
Mamie loved life and enjoyed gardening, making porcelin dolls, sewing, and needlework. She loved her family and friends and was generous with her time and abilities to help.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Mamie was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and a memorial service will be held there at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. Dr. Robert Heffner will be officiating. Visitation will be held following the service with light refreshments served.
Jackson funeral service and crematory is assisting the family.

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Carl L. "Boone" Perry, 76

Carl L. "Boone" Perry, 76, of Hendersonville died Thursday Oct. 16, 2014 at his residence.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Helena McGuinn, 91

Helena McGuinn, 91, of Tampa, Fla., formerly of Hendersonville, died Wednesday Oc. 15, 2014 at Brighton Gardens of Tampa, Fla.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Thomas C. Pace, 88

Thomas C. Pace, 88, of Zirconia quietly passed away on Oct. 10, 2014 at his residence.

Tommy had just celebrated his 88th birthday on October 5. He was born in Henderson County to the late Leland Thomas Pace and Jeva Hamilton Pace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lavenia; and his sister, Janette.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County; Tommy met and married his loving wife, Lavenia and raised their three children together in Zirconia. Mr. Pace proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy; upon returning to Henderson County he enjoyed a long career at General Electric where he retired. Mr. Pace was an active member of Tuxedo First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his brother, Glenn "Bill" Pace and three sons Michael Pace and his wife, Helen, Lloyd Pace and his wife, Susan, Mark Pace and his wife, Tracy. Tommy's children will always treasure their memories and love for daddy. Tommy is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will have treasures of photographs and memories to keep in their hearts forever.

To Tommy's many, many friends and family who stopped by for a visit along the way, or maybe shared a lunch at Orr's or Golden Corral we will forever remember these times and always be thankful for your love and kindness.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Tuxedo First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park.

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

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William Leonard Sohinki, 91

William Leonard Sohinki, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014.

He was a native of Newark, NJ. was a prior resident of Port Lucie, Fla., and a resident of Henderson County for 7 years. He was the son of the late Nathan and Rose Sohinki. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during W.W.II and was a member of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Estelle Sohinki; daughter, Vicki Corey; sons, Stephen Sohinki, and wife Donna, Jeffrey Sohinki, and wife Marie; grandchildren, Jonathan, Daniel and Matthew Sohinki, Adam and Rachel Corey, and Lauren and Alexis Sohinki.

A funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home with Rabbi Phil Cohen officiating. Private burial will be in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Michael Ray Crotts, 58

Michael Ray Crotts, 58, of Flat Rock went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Oct. 7, 2014.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Mamie Louise Young

Mamie Louise Young of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Cherry Springs Assisted Living.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Alene S. Clawson, 89

Alene S. Clawson, 89, of Hendersonville died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville.

She was born March 14, 1925, in Metter, Ga., to the late Clarence C. Sumrell and Belah S. Sumrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William L. Clawson, her brothers Reginald and Marion Sumrell, as well as her sister Winifred Smith.

Mrs. Clawson and her husband moved to Hendersonville from Adelphi, Md., after retiring from the University of Maryland. Mrs. Clawson moved to the Givens Highland Farms Retirement Center in Black Mountain in 2011.

She is survived by her sister Grace Fleming, her brother Billy Sumrell, her son, Dean Clawson, her daughter, Jana Clawson, her granddaughter Dawn Bonsby, Dawn's husband Eric, her grand-stepson Scott Pruitt, his wife Bridgette, and their children Zech and Noah.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, in the chapel at Givens Highland Farms Retirement Center in Black Mountain.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Mrs. Clawson's name to the Alzheimers Association.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret A. Rollins, 97

Margaret A. Rollins, 97, of Hendersonville, died Sunday October12, 2014 at the Park Ridge Hospital.

No Local Services are planned.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are in charge of arrangements.

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William Leonard Sohinki, 91

William Leonard Sohinki, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Michael R. Middleton, 59

Michael R. Middleton, 59, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at Mission Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Emma Middleton. He was also preceded in death by two sisters Nancy Ann Lewis and Linda Carolyn Evatt.

Surviving are his four children, Tina, Beth, Jessica and Michael Jr.; sisters Betty Jo Lafontaine and Janet Pearson; brothers Jerry, Ronnie and Dean Middleton; several grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at Brickton Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dan Blackwell will officiate. At other times the family will be at the home of his niece, Sherry Black.

To offer online condolences, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Pauline V. Templeman, 97

Pauline V. Templeman, 97, of Hendersonville died Sunday Oc. 5, 2014 at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

She was born Feb. 23, 1917, in Davy, W.Va,. to the late John Floyd and Lena Williams Vogt. In addition to her parents she was preceeded in death by four brothers Floyd, Carl, William, and Bob; and a sister Shirley.

After finishing high school she enrolled in pre-nursing school at Tacoma Park, Md. She then later received her nurse's training at the Florida Sanitarium and Hospital in Orlando, Fla. While in Florida she met Richard Mallory Templeman and the two were married on Oct. 28, 1943. Mr Templeman was serving in the armed forces of World War II. Upon returning from serving his country, the couple returned to Tacoma Park where Dick enrolled in Washington Missionary College. He then worked at the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Dick died in 1977. In 1984, Polly moved to Hendersonville and lived here for 30 years. She became involved with the Park Ridge Hospital Auxillary, managing the gift shop for 20 years. The gift shop was named Polly's Gifts in her honor. She was a member of the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at the Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Home.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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Margie Revis, 76

Margie Revis, 76, of Flat Rock passed away Oct. 3, 2014, at John F. Keever Solace Center.

She was a resident of Henderson County and a daughter of the late Grady and Lucille Lister. Margie was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph Revis; sons, Jerry A. and Kenneth Frisbee; sister, Mildred Harrison; brother, Harvey Lister and nephew, Dennis Duncan.

She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and attended the Mills River Life Enrichment Center. Margie had a great sense of humor which she maintained throughout her illness. She loved music, singing, dancing and she never met a stranger.

Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Revis and partner Christy Baker; grandchildren, Jason, Amanda, Denise and husband Randy, Tiffany and partner Randy, Jerry Jr., Melinda, Scarlett, Amber and her mom Kim Bailey; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter and Gabe, Ayden, and Lacee; sisters, Sarah Ellis and Kathy Ward; brother, Bud Lister; nephews, Chris Ellis and Mark Glass, and several other nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at held 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Widener officiating and Rev. Sherman Waters. The family will receive friends 12:30 to 2:00 pm prior to the service in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731or John F. Keever Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Rd, Asheville, NC 28803.

A guest book or sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

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

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Pauline V. Templeman, 97

Pauline V. Templeman, 97, of Hendersonville died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2014 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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Robert Forrest Hever, 83

Robert Forrest Hever died on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Pardee Hospital. He was 83.

He was born on July 14, 1931, in E. Pepperell, Massachusetts, to Forrest Armentrout and Marion Rhodes Armentrout. As an adult, he was adopted by his stepfather, Jack B. Hever, changing his surname from Armentrout to Hever.

He served in the U.S. Air Force for 5 1⁄2 years, being stationed in England for about 3 years. He was a jet aircraft & engine mechanic and crew chief on the first operational jet bomber in the USAF, the B-45 Tornado. After leaving the Air Force, he attended the University of California at Berkeley, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as an aerospace engineer, sanitary engineer, and environmental engineer, about 12 years in each field.

He was predeceased by his father, mother, stepfather, and his half-sister Beverly LaSonde. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marjorie Bruce Hever, and their adult children, Roberta Anne Lipe and her husband Steve, of Arden; John Bruce Hever and his wife Jana, of Orlando; and David Neil Hever and his wife Jennifer, of Westerville, Ohio; their six grandchildren, Katelyn Hever, of Denver; Kara Hever, Emily Hever, and Caleb Hever, all of Orlando; Bailey Hever, of Westerville, Ohio; and Alexandria Lipe, of Arden. Also surviving are his half-brothers Forrest and Roy Armentrout and his half-sister Kay Maurice, and their spouses and children, and many cousins.

While working on the Bomarc, Minuteman, and Apollo/Saturn V programs, Bob obtained a private pilot's license and was in the Civil Air Patrol on Merritt Island, Florida. At the age of 40, Bob enrolled in a program or aerospace engineers at Florida Technological University (now University of Central Florida) resulting in his earning a Master's degree in Environmental Systems Management. Then he and his family moved to Canton, Ohio, where he was active with Toastmasters, winning the highest level of humorous speech contest. Then later in Columbia, Md., after retirement, Bob became a Maryland Master Gardener and served on the State of Maryland's gardening hotline.

He was active in First Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville as a volunteer painter, usher captain, and Fix-it Friend. He developed the procedures for the Fix-it Friends and Community Service Days efforts and wrote the church's ushering guidelines and a humorous column in the church newsletter for about five years. Bob was an author, published in several inflight magazines of American Airlines and other magazines and in a college textbook on fiction.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 699 North Grove Street, on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., with Dr. William Campbell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the church, with checks made out to HPC Reserve Trust.

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James Dwight (Poochie) Davidson Jr., 54

James Dwight (Poochie) Davidson Jr., 54, of Wilmington, passed away Sept. 15, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Surviving are his wife of 21 years Sheri Davidson, children E.J. and Alissha Davidson, mother Patsy Davidson, and sister Jennifer Foster.

Poochie was raised in Western North Carolina, James attended Owens High School and Montreat College. Before moving to Wilmington Poochie worked for Hendersonn County at the landfill.

A service was on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Victory Tabernacle in East Flat Rock. Suzanne Russell officiated.

To sign the guest book go to Wilmingtonfuneral&cremation.com.

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