MILLS RIVER — Mrs. Constance Janet Zirkle, 88, of Mills River, died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Laurels of Hendersonville.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce funeral arrangements.
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HENDERSONVILLE — Donald Miles Ransom, 81, of Hendersonville, NC died Friday July 27, 2012 at The Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, NC.
Mr. Ransom was born November 24, 1930 in Apulia Station NY to Byron E. and Eva M. Ransom of Tully NY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Roberta, son Daniel, brothers, Peter and Lawrence, and his sister Virginia Haynes.
In his life, Mr. Ransom was raised on a dairy farm in Tully NY, was an avid Syracuse University Orangemen basketball fan, and a former member of the US Army Air Corps. He loved vintage war planes, growing roses and volunteering at Pardee Memorial Hospital. He retired as a Technical Specialist from Xerox Corp in NY. He is survived by his son Matthew and daughter Kimberly. He is also survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday August 5, 2012 at Balfour United Methodist Church in Hendersonville NC. A dinner will follow. All attendees are encouraged to bring pictures and memories of time spent with Donald to share with others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital’s Pastoral Care unit at 800 N. Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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COLUMBUS — Barbara B. Tinnon of Laurel Woods, Columbus, NC died July 27, 2012, 4 days shy of her 85th birthday. Born In Ogdensburg, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Claire Michell Burns.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years Edwin (Ted), daughter Shelly Stama and husband Frank, son Scott and wife Katie, and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in the Congregational Church in Tryon on Saturday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tryon Garden Club, P. O. Box 245, Tryon, NC 28782, or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722, or the Congregational Church, P. O. Box 1367, Tryon, NC 28782 or a memorial of your choice.
An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
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HENDERSONVILLE — Walter F. Moore, 80, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Elizabeth House after a long battle of pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born in Virginia to the late Raymond Moore and Gladys Britt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Moore.
He was a graduate of the University of West Virginia, where he received his Master of Music degree in 1959. He recently retired as co-director of the Hendersonville Community Band and in addition to his award winning high school band program, he served in adjunct faculty positions at both Trenton State College and Farleigh Dickenson University. He was in demand as a guest conductor and adjudicator of concert and marching band festivals and competitions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. He received numerous honors throughout his career; he was elected National President of the ASBDA in 1979 and appeared in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” in 1992. Among his awards, he will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Jersey Music Education Association.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Darlene; sons, Walter F. Moore II, and his wife, Darla, Robert Alan Moore, and his wife, Susan, Kenneth Todd Moore, and his wife, Jessica; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel with his brother, Rev. Raymond Moore officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Walt’s memory to the Hendersonville Community Band Scholarship Fund, PO Box 194, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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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Leland Hayes Osteen, 70, of Zirconia passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Elizabeth House following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Arthur Osteen and Isabell Osteen Staton of Zirconia. He retired from G.E. after twenty-seven years of service. He was a member of Mountain Valley Baptist Church. He proudly served with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His brother, Mack Osteen preceded him in death in 2011.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his loving wife of forty-three years, Nola Maybin Osteen; a son Warren Leland Osteen and his wife Melissa of Zirconia; two daughters, Emily McCarson and her husband Jim of Newport News, VA; Shannon Phillips and her husband Clint of Zirconia; nine grandchildren, Morgan, Kaitlyn, and Emma Osteen, James, Marcus, Alexis, and Seth McCarson; Jaden and Karah Phillips; three sisters, Arnetta Mullinax, Nola Garber, Ann Lindsey, all of Zirconia; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Mountain Valley Baptist Church. Revs. Shannon Owen and Dan Holbert will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post #77, Hedrick- Rhodes VFW Post #5206, and DAV Chapter 14. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday evening at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 65 Mountain Valley Cemetery Road, Zirconia, NC 28790.
A guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
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David Karl Anderson of Bat Cave passed away July 30, 2012. He was predeceased by his father David Curtis Anderson.
Karl is survived by his mother Alice Anderson; his children Brandee Jones (Dustin) and Curtis Anderson; granddaughter Emma Jones; and two sisters Linda Anderson Childers (Charlie) and Lynn Odom (David).
A graveside service will be held at 10am *today*, Wednesday at Bat Cave Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. David MacEachern will officiate.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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CANDLER — Jerry Leonard Austin, 66, passed away Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home after a brief illness.
Mr. Austin was born in Henderson County to the late John Austin. He is survived by his loving wife , Karen Austin ; his mother, Rosa Sexton ; a brother, Dannie Austin ; daughters, Jennifer Hill and her husband, Matthew and Melissa Austin; a son, Gerald Austin ; grandchildren, Ethan, Madison and Kendall.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in the chapel of Crawford / Ray Funeral Home in Canton. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Jerry’s memory to WNC Boxer Rescue, PO Box 1583, Arden, NC 28704.
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MILLS RIVER — Bruce Colon Goforth, 80, of McDowell Road died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Madison County, Bruce was son of the late Walter and Estelle Frye Goforth and was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Goforth. Bruce worked at Ecusta retiring after forty years of service. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Fanning Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a master gardener and was a member of many horticultural societies. He also volunteered many hours at the N.C. State Arboretum.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Bobbie Watson Goforth; two daughters, Kathy Diggs and her husband, Whit of Toccoa, Georgia and Robin Britt of Mills River; a sister, Barbara Banks of Asheville and two brothers, Walter Goforth, Jr. of Knoxville and Howard Goforth of Fairview. Bruce is also survived by three grandchildren, Kimberly Souther, Colby and Kyle Britt.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Fanning Chapel United Methodist Church with the Reverend Glenda W. Edney officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family graciously asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Fanning Chapel United Methodist Church 5490 Old Haywood Road, Mills River, N.C. 28742 or to Four Seasons Hospice 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online memorial register is available at http://www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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ARDEN — Pamela Carol McMinn, 56, of Arden, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 30, 2012.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of Geraldine Penley Ballard of Arden and of the late William Franklin Ballard Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gary Franklin "Radio" McMinn, who died in March of 2012, as well as infant twin grandchildren.
Pamela was a 1974 graduate of Reynolds High School, attended Biltmore Baptist Church and was an agent with Morrow Insurance Agency in Hendersonville. She loved life, being with friends and family and had a wonderful sense of humor. Pam was a beloved daughter and sister and a devoted wife, mother and grammy. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Tara Renee McMinn of Asheville; two sons, Jonathan McMinn of Fletcher and Brad McMinn and his wife, Leah, of Asheville; two sisters, Gloria Cole of Fletcher and Renee Parker of Hendersonville; one brother, William "Billy" Franklin Ballard Jr of Beaufort, SC; three grandchildren, Kylee, Mariah and Dane McMinn; several special nieces and nephews as well as her canine princess, "Abby".
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 2, 2012 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Kelvin Moseley officiating. Interment will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 2:30-4:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that you consider contributions to your local American Cancer Society.
An online memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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E. Eugene Noble, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died July 28, 2012. A man of unimpeachable integrity, he set a sterling example for his sons and grandchildren. For his loving wife of sixty one years, Gwyneth, he was a rock. A member of the United States Army Air Corps he participated in the First Army Occupation of Germany after World War II. Returning home he graduated from Allegheny College, then obtained his Master of Science in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. Beginning as an Internal Auditor for United States Steel, he worked his way through the ranks, retiring as the Corporate Comptroller and a Member of the Board of the United States Steel Railroads and Barge Lines.
He was a man of many talents and achievements. As avocations he enjoyed traveling, many years as a weekend gentleman farmer in "Almost Heaven" West Virginia, ten years as an avid fisherman in the Florida Keys and countless years as a good friend and very often the Devil’s advocate in a large circle of friends in Pittsburgh. He was a talented amateur photographer and wood worker, building beautiful doll houses, barns and love of classical music and reading, and he maintained a consuming interest in economic and world affairs to the end.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Gwyneth; his sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Susie, of Charlotte, Kent of Pittsburgh, PA; Eric and his wife, Colleen, of Kansas City; his grandchildren, Megan, Andrew, Patrick and Caitlin and his brother Loyal Moore and his wife Marj of Bainbridge Island, WA.
At this time no services have been planned.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
A register book is available online 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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HENDERSONVILLE — Imogene Allen Allison, loving wife and mother passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 30, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.
A long-time resident of Henderson County, she was born in Mars Hill, N.C., daughter to the late Weldon and Pansy Allen. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers: Porter, Charles, Eugene, Edward, and infant sister, Deana Allen.
Imogene was a woman of strong Christian faith and a Member of Christ Church, O.P.C., Etowah, N.C.
She retired from Hendersonville City Schools where she served many years as Food Services Accounting Manager.
As a Master Gardner and volunteer at the Bullington Center in Hendersonville, Imogene touched the lives of many people in a positive way through her love of flowers and the desire to share with others her plant knowledge. She also spent many pleasant hours working with a variety of arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed attending oil painting workshops conducted by artist Lynn Pittard and produced several oil and mixed media paintings of her own.
Imogene is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roy B. Allison; her daughter, Linda Frazier and her son-in-law Mel, Newnan, Ga.; her daughter Debra Anderson, Arden; her son Kenneth Allison of the home; her granddaughter Allison Avalon, formerly of Boulder, Colorado; and her granddaughter Jennifer Knox, and her husband Kevin, Smyrna, Ga. Also remaining to honor her memory are her aunt Johnnie Metcalf, her sister’s-in-law Mary Lee Allen, wife of the late Porter Allen; Martha Allen, wife of the late Edward Allen; Mildred Clark; Lois Carter; Edith Allison, wife of the late Marvin Allison; Amy Allison, wife of the late Clyde Allison; and Mary Jon Allison, wife of the late Bill Allison; as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Thursday August 2, 2012 at Calvary Fellowship Church, 2035 Jeffress Rd., Mills River, NC with Rev. Roy Davenport and Rev. Ben Dowling officiating. Visitation will be held immediately after the service. Interment will be held at a later date.
Floral tributes are welcome. Memorial gifts may be made to Four-Seasons Compassion for Life, 581 Allen Rd, Flat Rock, N.C.
Our family thanks all of our family, friends and caregivers who have lovingly supported us during this time. Special thanks to the Staff of Four Seasons Hospice and Elizabeth House for all their love and kindness.
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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HENDERSONVILLE — Connie Camp, 89, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rastus Camp and sons, Carol and Edward Camp.
She is survived by her four children, Rastus Camp, Helen Gibbs, Emma Jean Derreberry and Barbara Taylor; eight grandchildren, James Gibbs, Malinda Whitaker, Ray Camp, Kim Camp, Shane Derreberry, Kimsey Derreberry, Wendy Alexander and Shawn Camp; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; and one brother, William Searcy.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. Thomas Glenn officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert "Bob" Davis died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his home in the loving arms of his wife Sandy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucy Matilda Davis; his sister Myra; and his sons, Michael-Paul and David.
He served his country in the US Army and worked for the Hendersonville City Fire Department as Fire Captain for 35 years. He will be remembered for his quick sense of humor and his honesty.
He is survived by his wife Sandy Gillespie Davis; his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Craig "Buster" Hensley; one granddaughter, Reagan Faith Hensley; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Lois Davis; one sister, Melinda Davis; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy Gillespie, Kenny and Benny Gillespie of Kansas City, KS, Mimi Gillespie of Boston, MA, Johnny Gillespie of Brevard, Cindy and Greg Sentelle of Hendersonville, and Ray Beck.
A memorial service will be at 2:00pm Sunday, August 5, 2012, in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Hendersonville City Firemen will be Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, his request was that donations be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
A guest book or sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
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Adam Scott Fowler died Saturday, July 28, 2012, just days before his 50th birthday, at the Hock Family Pavilion.
He was born in Summit, NJ, on August 6, 1962. Adam graduated from The Lawrenceville School in 1980, and from Duke University in 1984 with degrees in electrical and biomedical engineering. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough.
Adam began his career in telecommunications with Bell Northern Research, and was Director of Marketing/Americas for Aeroflex Test Solutions at the time of his death. In the intervening years, he worked at Nortel, Tekelec, and Catapult Communications. Adam’s years at Catapult were the most fulfilling of his career, not only because of the work he did there but also because of the dear friends he found in his coworkers.
Adam loved the outdoors and any activity that could be done in a rugged setting—hiking, mountain biking, and river rafting were particular favorites. He was an involved father, famously chaperoning his children’s out-of-town school field trips and scouts camping and hiking adventures.
Adam is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sheryl Thomas Fowler of Durham; his children, William T. and Caroline S. Fowler; his parents, Harriet L. and Wayne W. Fowler of Wilmington, NC; his brothers, Peter L. Fowler and wife, Mikki, of Milton, DE; Joshua S. Fowler and wife, Tricia, of New Providence, NJ; his mother- and father-in-law, Norma and Don Thomas of Durham; his sister-in-law, Kim Freeman and husband, Jim, of Wilmington, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Duke Chapel on Tuesday, August 7, at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at the Doris Duke Center at Duke Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Adam’s memory may be made to Triangle Day School, 4911 Neal Rd., Durham, NC 27705.
On-line memorials: www.hallwynne.com. Select obituaries. The arrangements for the Fowler family are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service in Durham.
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Joseph "Joe" Glowacki, 81, a 20-year resident of Hendersonville, died at his home Friday morning, July 13, 2012 with his wife Nancy at his side.
Family and friends had supported him so lovingly through the past two years of his physical challenges as he continued his community involvement. After 27 years with Western Electric, now Alcatel-Lucent , as an engineering manager and 8 years as a Quality Control and team-building consultant, Joe transferred his life skills into community service. He was a proud member of the WCCA (Western Carolina Community Action) Board, JCPC Board (Juvenile Crime Prevention Council) , the League of Women Voters Board , Juvenile Justice issues with the courts, the Blue Ridge Village Time Share Board in Banner Elk, NC, and the League’s Immigration committee and the Immigration Network in HC. One of his very favorite jobs was serving as an Election Official for several years! Joe and Nancy are 20-year members of Unity Church of Mills River where he served on the church board. He participated in a local African-American Reading Program, attended the Asheville YWCA’s "Building Bridges" class, and was a group facilitator for the recent Dialogues on Race in Henderson County. He was a member of the NAACP and the United Religions Initiative (URI) , and enjoyed maintaining his wide-spread network of contacts as long as he could. Being the intelligent, spiritual, sensitive, passionate, ‘feisty’ human being he was, he was deeply committed to work for fairness, justice and inclusiveness in our precious democracy, always seeking ways to improve participation and outcomes.
Born in the lower East side of Manhattan, NYC, on Jan. 19, 1931, of immigrant Ukranian parents, Joe was encouraged by his father to pursue a quality education. Joe qualified to enter the acclaimed public Stuyvesant High School for boys, then served two years in the Army and there was encouraged by mentors to seek a college education. He attended Polytechnic Institute of New York, earning a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Master’s Degree in Industrial Management after which he joined Western Electric for his long career of 27 years.
In his lifetime, Joe lived and worked in NYC, Texas, Columbus, Ohio; Carmel, Indiana; Lake Forest, Illinois; and here. Family roots, friends, and former co-workers have always been important to Joe. Ukranian relatives live in Canada and Ohio ; life experiences took him to a variety of locations from the West Coast to New England where he created many longstanding friendships. With his wife Nancy of 38 years, he traveled the globe extensively , including a fondly remembered "peace-guide training trip " to the new Russia in 1991 where he was re-acquainted with his Ukrainian roots. Among other things, Joe was an avid reader, card player, traveler and camper; he enjoyed music from classical to country. Joe loved all of nature, but especially the ocean , sunny beaches and sailing ; he admired and practiced the art of carving small statues in wood; he learned and enjoyed the challenge of learning downhill skiing at the age of 50, and bravely ventured into other challenges along the way such as para-sailing and a glider ride. Alas, the "hot-air balloon" ride and the final trip to his home ‘roots’ in NYC were still on the ‘bucket list’.
Currently, his daughter Thea Lisa Glowacki Flinn, lives in Stewartville MN, stepdaughter Anne (and Mick) Alene in Santa Monica CA, and stepdaughter Ellyn (and Paul) Brunskill and two grandchildren Luke, 10 and Grace, 5 , in Tauranga, New Zealand. These and other members of the family and many friends will be present at a wonderful Celebration of Joe’s Life on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 2:00 at the Unity Center at 2401 Old Fanning Bridge Road in Mills River. Please join us.
If anyone wishes to memorialize Joe , there are two places very special to him: first, The Boys and Girls Club of Henderson County at 1304 Ash St. Hendersonville, designating contributions to "Joe Glowacki Memorial" where the money will be used for the highest need; and secondly, to contribute to the "Dream Scholarship" which provides additional dollars to high school students (undocumented) who are outstanding and recommended by their high school counselors for college. Please make the check out to the Community Foundation of Henderson County with "Dream Scholarship" designated. Send to Community Foundation of Henderson County, P.O. Box 1108, Hendersonville, NC 28793-1108.
Abundant gratitude to the St. James Equipment Lending Closet and to the Four Seasons Hospice who supported us with a wonderful home team in Joe’s last two weeks ; and thanks to the many friends who called and sent cards, or who came to meet and talk, played cards, built a much-needed hand railing, and shared meals. We give special gratitude to our minister at Unity of Mills River, Rev. Chad O’Shea who was an ever supportive companion; and to South Park Cremation and Funeral Services who guided us through the cremation process and the final hours with grace and dignity. Every person deserves to be touched through the heart the way Joe was and I am…thank you all!
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Elizabeth Cochran Martin, 71, of East Flat Rock, died after a period of declining health at the Elizabeth House. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Bessie Lee Cochran.
She attended the old Flat Rock High School and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her husband Bill, she is survived by her four sons, Scott Martin of Rockwood TN, Alex Martin and his wife Penny, Brian Martin and his wife Sally, Tony Martin and his wife Tammy, all of Hendersonville; her only sister, Peggy Lewis; and six grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 2:00pm Friday, August 3, 2012, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Glenn Camp officiating. A visitation will be at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 6-8pm Thursday and at other times will receive friends at the home.
A guestbook or sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
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E. Eugene Noble, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died July 28, 2012. A man of unimpeachable integrity, he set a sterling example for his sons and grandchildren. For his loving wife of sixty one years, Gwyneth, he was a rock. A member of the United States Army Air Corps he participated in the First Army Occupation of Germany after World War II. Returning home he graduated from Allegheny College, then obtained his Master of Science in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh. Beginning as an Internal Auditor for United States Steel, he worked his way through the ranks, retiring as the Corporate Comptroller and a Member of the Board of the United States Steel Railroads and Barge Lines.
He was a man of many talents and achievements. As avocations he enjoyed traveling, many years as a weekend gentleman farmer in "Almost Heaven" West Virginia, ten years as an avid fisherman in the Florida Keys and countless years as a good friend and very often the Devil’s advocate in a large circle of friends in Pittsburgh. He was a talented amateur photographer and wood worker, building beautiful doll houses, barns and birdhouses for his grandchildren and family friends. His life was energized and enhanced by his love of classical music and reading, and he maintained a consuming interest in economic and world affairs to the end.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Gwyneth; his sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Susie, of Charlotte, Kent of Pittsburgh, PA; Eric and his wife, Colleen, of Kansas City; his grandchildren, Megan, Andrew, Patrick and Caitlin and his brother Loyal Moore and his wife Marj of Bainbridge Island, WA.
At this time, no services have been planned.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org or to a charity of the donor’s choice. A register book is available online 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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Robert "Bob" Davis died Wednesday, August 1, 2012, at his home in the loving arms of his wife Sandy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucy Matilda Davis; his sister Myra; and his sons, Michael-Paul and David.
He served his country in the US Army and worked for the Hendersonville City Fire Department as Fire Captain for 35 years. He will be remembered for his quick sense of humor and his honesty.
He is survived by his wife Sandy Gillespie Davis; his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Craig "Buster" Hensley; one granddaughter, Reagan Faith Hensley; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Lois Davis; one sister, Melinda Davis; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy Gillespie, Kenny and Benny Gillespie of Kansas City, KS, Mimi Gillespie of Boston, MA, Johnny Gillespie of Brevard, Cindy and Greg Sentelle of Hendersonville, and Ray Beck.
A memorial service will be at 2:00pm Sunday, August 5, 2012, in the Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Hendersonville City Firemen will be Honorary Pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, his request was that donations be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
A guest book or sympathy card is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
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Paula Earley Molinas, 55, of Lake Lure, NC, died Monday, July 23, 2012.
A native of Henderson County she was the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Earley.
She is survived by two Sons: Aaron Molinas of Raleigh, NC and Micah Molinas of the home.
A memorial service will be held at Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Bat Cave at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 4, 2012 with Rev. Mickey Mugan officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society 1214 Greenville Highway Hendersonville NC 28792. Online guest register at www.mcmahansfuneralhome.com.
McMahan’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements.
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DILLON — Lewis Voyne Stepp Sr. of Dillon, SC passed away peacefully on August 1, 2012 after a long illness with his family by his side.
Born June 30, 1927 in Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of the late Hannah McGuinn and Charles Odell Stepp. The Stepps were one of the pioneer families of Western North Carolina.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-seven years, Lawanna Roberts Stepp; sons, Lewis Voyne Stepp, Jr. (Susan) of Jacsonville, Fl, David Richard Stepp of Los Angeles, CA, Christopher Roberts Stepp (Ches) of Marion, SC; grandchildren, Ann Chandler Stepp, Sarah Huntley Stepp, Christopher Roberts Stepp, Jr., Catherine Morgan King, Justin Brent King; brothers, Ronald Bruist Stepp (Betty) of Hendersonville, NC, and Thomas Grover Stepp of Seneca, SC; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mr. Stepp attended Hendersonville schools and graduated from Hendersonville High School where he played varsity football for the Hendersonville Bearcats. He then joined the United States Navy before returning home to attend preparatory school at The Blue Ridge School for Boys. In 1951, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business from Furman University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He played four years of varsity football for the Furman University Purple Hurricanes now the Furman Paladins.
He began his business career by joining a training program with John Morrell and Company, an international meat packing firm. The family lived in North Carolina and Virginia before moving to Morrell Corporate Headquarters in Ottumwa, Iowa. The Stepp family moved to Dillon, SC, in 1967 when he entered into business partnership with Laurens W. Floyd at Dillon Provision Company. He retired at the age of 80 after overseeing many years of growth and successful expansion to the business. He was president of the Dillon Lions Club, Dillon County Cotillion Club, a member of the Royal Order of Masons Mackey Lodge # 77, District Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America, former board member of the St. Eugene Community Hospital, member of the first board of directors of the newly formed Community Bank and remained a member of the now First Bank Board. He has also served on many other boards and commissions through the years. He was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dillon where he served as Deacon, Elder, and Elder Emeritus. He touched many lives with his compassion for his fellow man. His entire adult life he had a private mission that was unknown to others for many years. He provided financial help to many young men who were down on their luck or needed assistance by securing them food and lodging when there were homeless. He found them jobs and educational opportunities to enable them to start a new and better life. He was also helpful in the start-up of several business that are still prosperous and operating today in Dillon County. Stepp and Floyd founded Carl’s Food Center to provide a hometown supermarket for the citizens of Dillon.
The family will receive friends in the Ladies parlor at the First Presbyterian Church in Dillon one hour prior to the funeral service which will begin at 2 o’clock Saturday, August 4, 2012, with the Rev. Dr. John O. Bumgardner officiating. Kannaday Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time.
In lieu of flowers rememberances may be made to The Stepp Fund at the First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, 200 E. Harrison St., Dillon, SC 29536
Lewis Stepp, loved by his family, his church, his friends, and community will be deeply missed by many.
"Nature might stand up and say to all the world-This was a man!"
You may sign the online guestbook at www.kannadayfunweralhome.com.
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