Roger A. Briggs, 72, of Hendersonville, died Sunday August 5, 2012 at Pardee Hospital.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremations Memorial Center will announce arrangements.

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Sherry Hardenburg, 45, of Hendersonville NC passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Avalon Hills.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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HENDERSONVILLE — Janet Baker Chaudruc, 87, of Hendersonville, was taken to be with her Lord on August 5, 2012. She passed away after a valiant and graceful battle with COPD. She was supported in her journey by her family, as well as the kind staff of Carolina Village and Four Seasons Compassion for Life.
She was born Janet H. Baker on August 28, 1924 to the late Dorothy and Col. Herbert Baker at Fort Sheridan Army Base in Illinois. Col. Baker served our country as a member of the Army Medical Corps during World War I and Mrs. Baker was an English teacher. Their military family was stationed in Fort Sill, OK, Fort Benning, GA, in Hawaii and Fort Hoyle, MD.
She was a graduate of the Cathedral School of Mary’s in Garden City, NY. She also attended Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts and graduated with honors in French. She was employed by the French Cultural Service as well as by the Socony Mobil Oil Company.
In 1946, she married Jerald P. Euster, a United States Naval Pilot. They were stationed in Groton, CT as well as Pensacola, FL. He later served as a pilot for the humanitarian, Dr. Thomas Dooley, helping the sick in third world countries. Mr. Euster died in an airplane crash in 1962. They had one daughter, Margaret Euster, who was born in New London, CT.
In 1964, Mrs. Chaudruc married Juan E. Chaudruc, a widower with 2 children, Denis and Lusandre. Mr. and Mrs. Chaudruc traveled extensively as part of his work as a consulting engineer. They lived in Chappaqua, NY, until they retired to Hendersonville in 1972. Sadly, Mr. Chaudruc succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease in 1985.
During her years in Hendersonville, Mrs. Chaudruc volunteered for many organizations. She helped to found the Hendersonville Alzheimer’s Support Group and was recognized for her 18 years of service by both the Alzheimer’s Association of Western Carolina and by North Carolina Governor, James Martin.
In 1993, she completed a program of Theological Education for Ministry at The University of the South, School of Theology. She became a professed member of the 3rd Order, Society of St. Francis, a world-wide religious order of the Episcopal Communion.
Mrs. Chaudruc was an active member of her church, St. John in the Wilderness, where she was a member of the choir, alter guild, a lay reader, chalice-bearer, President of the Woman’s Group and the Medical Loan Closet.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Sauer of Fredonia, NY; step-daughter, Lusandre Chaudruc of Pennsburg, PA; and a step-daughter-in-law, Jeannene Chaudruc, of Chicago, IL. She was blessed to have six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that memorial contributions be made to St. John in the Wilderness Church, 1905 Greenville Highway, P.O. Box 185, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 31 College Place, Suite 105A, Asheville, NC 28801.
A memorial service in celebration of Janet’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2012 at St. John in the Wilderness with Reverend John A. Morton officiating.
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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FLAT ROCK — Grady Holliday Jr., 82, of 406 College Drive, formerly of Liberty, SC, was called home to the Lord Monday morning at Margaret Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC. Born in Six Mile, SC, he was the widower of the late Virginia Kate Dorsey Holliday and the son of the late Grady and Cora Elizabeth Gilstrap Holliday, Sr. He enjoyed gardening and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two daughters, Gayle Kelly of Easley and Wanda Craft of Liberty; a son, Jimmy Holliday of Easley; two grandsons, Derrick Craft and David Kelly.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a son in law, Dean Craft.
Funeral services for Mr. Holliday will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Liberty Mortuary. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will be at their respective homes. Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.

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ASHEVILLE — Louise Pressley Hudgins, 87, of Asheville, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Stepp Pressley.
Louise and her husband were active for over 30 years with youth baseball. She was a member of the Busbee Community Club and loved her flowers as well as watching the hummingbirds that they attracted.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Fred M. Hudgins; two sons, Harvey Hudgins of Thailand and Robert Hudgins of Asheville; two sisters, Irene Pressley and Celestine Rhodarmer, both of Asheville as well as two grandchildren, Lyndsey Hudgins and Mark Hudgins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 10, 2012 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Interment will follow at Calvary Churchyard. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles, Larry and Steven Rhodarmer, J.L., Bruce and J.R. Pressley and Mark Hudgins.
The family will receive friends from 7:30-9:00 PM on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions to one’s local Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society.
An online memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

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HENDERSONVILLE — Jane Harlow Peck, 81, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday August 5, 2012 at Four Seasons Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. Born January 17, 1931 to Robert and Harriet Harlow in Camden, NJ, Jane is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert A. Peck, 85, son Daniel and wife Gail, son Jonathan and wife Denice, and 3 grandsons, Jason, Benjamin and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Kenneth R. Peck in 1974.
Jane and husband Robert met as students at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, and prior to moving to Hendersonville 25 years ago, resided in Bel Air, MD. Jane was an active member of Hendersonville Kennel Club for 25 years, and introduced the "Paws for Love" therapy dog program to Henderson County more than 20 years ago. Jane was also a member of the Sandlapper Golden Retriever Club, the Obedience Club of Asheville and the Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue. She rescued and trained her beloved Goldens, and showed them in competitions. She is also survived by her Golden rescue dog "Pancho", age 12, and was recently predeceased by rescue dog "Baxter", also age 12.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, www.FourSeasonsCFL.org, or to the Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 9077, Greenville, SC 29604, www.fhgrr.com
A Celebration of Life for Jane will be held on Saturday August 11, 2012 at 1:00PM at the First Congregational Church UCC, 1735 Fifth Avenue West in Hendersonville, with the Reverend Dr. E. Richard Weidler officiating. Interment will take place at a private ceremony in Glen Mills, PA.
An online register book and sympathy card is available by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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HENDERSONVILLE — Mrs. Jean Clark Talmage, 91, of Hendersonville, NC, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Emeritus at Pine Park in Hendersonville. Born on May 18, 1921 in New York, she was the daughter of the late Ivor Bache Clark and Jessie Gillies Clark.
Mrs. Talmage resided in New Canaan, CT and Quechee, VT before retiring to North Palm Beach, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Talmage and her daughter, Louise Balderston. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Mears; her son, John Talmage; and five grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at The Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to the Hospice of the donor’s preference.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com.
The Talmage family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Kirksey Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion.

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HENDERSONVILLE — Roger Allen Briggs, 72, of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Pardee Memorial Hospital. He was born February 17, 1940, in Davidson County, NC, to the late Arlin Ivey and Paige Veasey Briggs.
He loved God and everything God created. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Virginia Faust, and a devoted father to his two sons, Michael Briggs and Byron Briggs. He had a special group of friends in Flat Rock that he cherished.
He was curious about the world around him and strived to learn all he could his whole life. He was an enthusiastic fisherman and camper, and loved to be on or near the ocean. He enjoyed photography, especially shooting and developing black and white film. He was his class photographer in high school, responsible for taking and developing many of the pictures in his class yearbook.
He enjoyed cooking gourmet meals and listening to classical music. He was a skilled carpenter and paid great attention to detail as he built two homes and renovated two others.
He graduated from Central High School in 1958, and earned a degree in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University in 1962. He worked for the State of North Carolina as a planner for five years, and then went into private and group practice as a landscape architect. He had clients in the two Carolinas, and was especially proud of the work he did for the Veterans’ Memorial in Columbia, SC. He concluded his career as the City Planner for the City of Hendersonville. One of his major projects was the memorial for Piedmont Flight 22. He retired in 2005.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville. A reception will follow at the church.
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 — Francis (Frank) S. Kohanski, died peacefully with his family by his side, August 7, 2012. Born in Norwich CT, August 14, 1929, alumni of Norwich Free Academy and UConn, he served three years in the air force. He and his wife owned a large farm in CT where he raised Angus cattle, beehives and rabbits. He had a 28-year career at General Dynamics in Groton, CT as an electrical engineer, where he was an integral part of the Nautilus submarine instrumentation panel design. The family lived in Middlebury VT for 10 years. After retiring, he and his wife spent 13 years traveling the country in their RV, visiting friends in every state and up to Alaska twice, with their home base in CT. He enjoyed 18 wonderful years in Hendersonville. He belonged to the American Chestnut Foundation, and more recently the Apple Country Woodcrafters in NC, and the International Wood Collectors Society. He had a passion for woodworking. He enjoyed turning, building and collecting a variety of wood species. He is survived by his wife Juanita of 50 years, daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Mike Denis of Brandon VT, daughter Thalia and son-in-law Ken Wilkinson of Girdwood, AK and daughter Amy, grandson Liam and son-in-law Roy Hurd of Saranac Lake, NY. He was predeceased by infant son Patrick and daughter Elizabeth. Memorial service will be held in Saranac Lake, NY Sunday August 12 at The First Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the American Chestnut Foundation. http://www.acf.org/ Photos and online condolences can be sent to family members through www.fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com

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HARLEM — Mr. Samuel H. Campbell, 73, husband of 39 years to Betty Campbell, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at his residence.
Funeral services were be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the chapel at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ricky Campbell officiating. Entombment followed at Bellevue Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Mr. Campbell was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Hubert Hoyt Campbell and Claudia Mae Tapp. Mr. Campbell retired from the army having served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was preceded in death by his father, sister, Mary Campbell Austin, brother, Jerry Dean Campbell, and grandson, Jordan Stump.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Campbell; children, Margaret Campbell Higdon and husband Donald, Samuel H. Campbell, Jr., Rev. Ricky Wayne Campbell and wife Millie, Kenneth Darryl Campbell and wife Sandy, and Jennie Campbell; stepson, Randal M. Davidson; mother, Claudia Mae Tapp; grandchildren, Shashawna Odell, Tiffany Wallace, Jessica Holbert, Melissa Campbell, Jonathan Campbell, Heather Odell, Christopher Campbell, Bethany Campbell, and Jackson Stump. He is also survived by great grandchildren, Dakota Kitchens, Chase Wallace, Christopher Grier, McKayla Campbell, and Lizabeth Campbell.
Visitation was held an hour prior to the service at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 2607 Commons Blvd Augusta 30909. Starling Funeral Home, HWY, 78, HARLEM, GA. Please visit www.starlingfuneralhome.com to sign family online guest book.

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HIGHLANDS — Charlotte Carman, died on July 24, 2012 at The Fidelia Eckerd Living Center in Highlands, NC after a long period of failing health.
She was born, in Springfield, Massachusetts, May 16, 1924, the daughter of Ernest Westervelt Carman and Jessie Caton Carman.
Her older sister, Ann Gordon Carman Peavey, of Hendersonville, NC survives her. Three older brothers, John Westervelt Carman, Edward Caton Carman, and James Russell Carman, predeceased her.
Miss Carman lived many years in Springfield and Wilbraham, MA. She attended the Springfield public schools and graduated from Classical High School. After graduation in 1946 from American International College in Springfield, for five years she worked for MassMutual Life Insurance Co., in the group department. In 1951, looking for something more rewarding to do with her life, she returned to AIC to take the courses necessary to prepare for a teaching career. At the end of one year she received another degree, an MA in Education.
Her teaching career began with the third grade at the Armory Street School in Springfield. A few years later she transferred to Springfield’s Mary O. Pottenger School to teach the first grade. While at Pottenger, she helped pioneer the teaching of the controversial "New Math."
Miss Carman was active in several education associations: the NEA, SEA, PTA, and the Association for Childhood Education. She served on several special committees, including the social studies textbook selection committee, and held office in some of them. Miss Carman was always eager to learn what was new and important in her field, and adopt best practices.
In 1971 she was invited to join Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for teachers, and she remained an active member the rest of her life.
After teaching for 29 years in Springfield, Miss Carman took early retirement and moved to Hendersonville, NC in 1982. The mark of a true teacher being that she never ceases to teach, Charlotte spent the next ten years volunteering at Bruce Drysdale Elementary School, as a reading tutor in the Title I program. Only when that program ended did she stop teaching.
Her interests were many. She was a long-time member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, where she sang soprano in the choir. For many years hiked with the Carolina Mountain Club as well as with local hiking groups. She was active in the Hendersonville Library’s activities. As a life member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEGHS), she took many trips with this group to the United Kingdom for genealogical research. Charlotte was very active in the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and in the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). With her sister Ann, she traveled on NSDAR business to many locations in Europe, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Of all these organizations, the one closest to Charlotte’s teacher’s heart was the Tamassee DAR School in Tamassee SC. Charlotte, knowing that a stable home and dedicated teachers are crucial to a child’s security and functioning, worked hard to raise funds for this residential school for children in crisis. The family asks that anyone wishing to make any gift in Charlotte’s memory, rather than sending flowers, make a contribution to:Tamassee DAR School, P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686
Charlotte was a sweet and affectionate aunt to her three generations of nephews and nieces. Even after years of progressive disability from Parkinson’s Disease, her mind and memory remained sharp. She delighted in visits from friends and relatives, and she showed the keenest interest in every branch of her extended family.
A memorial service for family only will be held in the summer of 2013.
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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Gary (Rink) Jones, age 68, Leicester, NC, passed away at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center, on July 24, 2012.
He was born Oct. 7, 1943 in Coshocton, Ohio, to the late Gary and Gertrude McQuisten Jones. He graduated from Mars Hill College in NC with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He had been employed by General Electric in Hendersonville.
Rink is survived by his wife, Susan, three children: Gary Vincent Jones, TX, Guy Edward Jones, NC, Angela Jones Pinto, FL; three grandchildren: Canon, Meridian, and Lenexx, FL.
A private service was held on July 27, 2012 at St. Joan of Arc church in Candler.
Memorial contributions may be sent to: The Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803 828 210 3150.

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Finley Pace Jr., 83, of Hendersonville, owner of Pace Heating and Plumbing Co. died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at the Laurels of Hendersonville after a period of declining health.
He was born in Henderson County of the late Margaret Oxindine Pace and Finley Pace Sr. He was an Army veteran, Special Forces paratrooper, in the Korean War. He was a member of Shaws Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Mars Hill College and N.C. State and past president of the N.C. Mechanical Contractors Association and a member of the Woodmen of the World. He was active with the American Legion Post 77.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Eileen "Enie" McCrary Pace; daughter, Sally Delynn Pace; son, James Gilmer "Gil" Pace; three brothers, Rufus "Pooch" Pace, Edgar Alan Pace and Carl Dudley Pace; brother-in-law, Rex McCrary; two grandsons, Kyle Edmundson and James Pace; two step-granddaughters, Cita Lane and Keleka Lane; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or to one’s favorite charity.
Jackson’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sharon Rose Garren Cook, 69, of Etowah, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 18 2012, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, in Hendersonville, NC, with her family by her side.
Sharon was born on September 15, 1942 in Henderson County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Allard L. and Betty Garren.
Sharon is survived by her three sons, David Cook and wife Lori of Hendersonville, Reverend James Cook of Salisbury, NC and Shannon Cook and wife Jennifer of Flat Rock; four grandchildren, Jeremiah Cook, Micah Cook, Katlyn Cook and Adam Cook; a sister Morgan Thompson and husband Jim of Boone, NC; step-mother, Connie Garren of Hendersonville; longtime family friend, Larry Elder of Hendersonville and numerous extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gene Cook.
Sharon devoted most of her working career in heath care, retiring at Park Ridge Hospital after 20 years of service. She was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and believed in the unconditional love God provided. Sharon had a passion for the outdoors and made numerous, memorable trips with her grandchildren showing them the beauty of God’s creation. Sharon’s love and smile have been felt by many. She is truly an angel and will be missed dearly by all of those who knew and loved her.
The family would like to express their appreciation to all those who have shown Sharon kindness and compassion.
A celebration of her life will be held at Mud Creek Baptist Church, Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC on Saturday, August 18, 2012. 4-5pm, visitation one hour prior. Reverend Wally Shamburger officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her memory to: Western North Carolina Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28805-2529
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

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James A. Edwards, 88, of Hendersonville, died on Saturday, August 11, 2012.
A native of Detroit, MI he was born on August 24, 1923. He attended Michigan Tech until 1943 when he joined the United States Army Air Corps becoming a P-51 fighter pilot and gunnery instructor.
He was honorable discharged in 1945 and attended the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in business administration in 1948. Upon graduation he went to work at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and worked his way up to General Agent where he headed up the Agency in Detroit, then Troy, MI.
He was always active in serving his community and was a member of the Lions Club, Rotary, and served as a member of the guardian ad litem group and SCORE in Hendersonville. He also enjoyed his role as mediator and one of the community advisors who visited various nursing homes in Hendersonville.
He loved hunting and fishing at the Pere Marquette Rod and Gun Club and golf where he was a member at Detroit Golf Club, then Kenmure and Hendersonville Country Club.
He is survived by his wife of sixty eight years, Mary Lee; a son, Stephen "Steve" and his wife, Andrea of Hendersonville; a daughter, Amy and her husband, Mark of Irving, TX; a son, James Andrew and his wife, Lisa of Waterford, MI. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Scott Edwards, James Guyer, Daniel Guyer, Julia Guyer, Steffany LaBo and Heath Little; his great-grandchildren, Abby and Tradd Edwards, Karalina and Annika Guyer, Maya Little and Savannagh and Isabella LaBo and his brother, Tom Edwards of San Francisco.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. John in the Wilderness with Reverend John A. Morton officiating.
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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Kenneth Gregory Hudgins Sr., 62, of Checotah, OK, formerly of Edneyville, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Checotah.
Born in Hendersonville, he was the son of the late Fred L. and Phyllis E. Hudgins of Edneyville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt Vinia Hudgins.
He was a graduate of Edneyville High School and Craven Community College. He served 5 years in the United States Navy as a medic, and later became a registered nurse and worked at various hospitals across North Carolina, retiring from Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville in 2005. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed raising cattle, hunting, and fishing; his other hobbies included traveling, movies, and photography.
He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Smith; his son, Kenneth Gregory Hudgins II and daughter-in-law, Leah Chang; his grandchildren, Winter Hudgins and Logan Smith; and his brother Vincent Hudgins. He is also survived by his first wife, Judy L. Durham; his second wife, Katharine Parrish; and many loving family, friends, and pets.
A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edneyville with The Rev. Harriet G. Shands officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall afterwards.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Thos. Shepherd & Son in Hendersonville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Checotah Animal Shelter, c/o Kate Paris, P.O. Box 1083, Checotah, OK 74426 (www.checotahshelter.com).
A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

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BREVARD — Selma Morgan Hunter, 100, of Brevard, died August 10, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Porter and Ellen (Justus) Morgan. Besides her parents, Selma was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Hunter; two brothers, Edwin A. Morgan, and Gaston S. Morgan; two sisters, Elsie Morgan McCall, and Frances Morgan Dickson; a grandson, Stephen Mark Hunter; a granddaughter, Kathy Hunter Rivera; and two daughters-in-law, Sybil Gregory Hunter and Maxie Flowers Hunter.
Mrs. Hunter is survived by a son, Stephen Morgan Hunter, and wife, Donna, of Hendersonville; daughter, Sara Kellar and husband, Robert, of Brevard; daughter, Sue Ellen Wearn and husband, Robert, of Newcastle, WA; and a stepson, James Lee Hunter Jr., and wife, Pat, of Lena, Mississippi. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Martha Taylor (Tom), of Brevard; Lee Kellar, St Thomas, VI; Morgan Hunter (Shawn), Chicago; Clay Hunter (Kay) Vicksburg, MS; Tim Hunter, Vicksburg, MS; Shannon Oden (George), Vicksburg, MS; as well as eleven great-grandchildren: Don Taylor; Amelia, Sara, and Elijah Kellar; Fiona Puckett; Tori, Cody, and Alison Shiers; Nicholas Rivera; Regan Hunter; and Lori Ann Thompson. A number of nieces, nephews, and cousins also remain to cherish her memory.
Mrs. Hunter, a native of Transylvania County, graduated from Rosman High School and attended what is now Western Carolina University. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker; a long-time member of Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church; and an enthusiastic 4-H Leader for the children in the Lamb’s Creek community. An avid gardener and flower grower, she enjoyed her garden club and the Extension Homemaker’s groups here and in Merritt Island, Florida, where she lived for part of the year.
In retirement, Selma and her husband traveled widely, and she was always keenly interested in people, whether in this country or in far away places. When poor health kept her confined to her home in Deerlake and, more recently in The Oaks, she looked forward to visits from her family and friends, the folks who delivered Meals on Wheels, and the loving care of Laura Woods and the other care givers at The Oaks and Four Seasons Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. at Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 East Main Street, Brevard, NC. Burial will be private at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712, or to the Mt. Moriah Calvert Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 890 Calvert Rd., Brevard, NC 28712.
To leave a condolence for the Hunter family, please visit “obituaries” at www.moore-fh.com.
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LAKE LURE — Helen Jane Nelon Nelson, 82, of Lake Lure, went home to be with the LORD on August 12, 2012. She was born in Transylvania County. A graduate of Lake Lure High School in May of 1948 and from Edney Commercial College in April 1959; Helen worked for Cranston in Fletcher and later at CP Clare/ITT retiring after 40 years.
After retirement, Helen enjoyed working for Wicklow Inn and Fibber MaGees in Chimney Rock, NC as well as keeping busy in her flower and vegetable gardens.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 28 years, Albert Jerome Nelson, her parents, Jerry Clingman Nelon and Margaret Ann Brittain Nelon, one brother Dana Jerry Nelon and three nephews Terry Michael Nelon, Whitson Sherrill Nelon, Clint Carter Nelon.
Left to cherish her memories are her step daughter Helene Nelson Falzarano and husband Lou of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughter Karen Edwards Ray of Lake Lure, NC and Carol Edwards Boissier of Lake Lure, NC; she is also survived by three grandchildren, Jean-Luc Boissier, Matthew Ryan Ray and Mary Rachel Ray, one brother Kenneth Ray Nelon of Chimney Rock, NC; eight nieces and nephews, Kenneth Brandon Nelon, Jerry Dale Nelon, Larry Bruce Nelon, Judy Gale Nelon Laughter, Steve Allen Nelon, Sharon Sue Nelon, Clay Erving Nelon and Carl Bocchino. A number of other significant relatives living in Western North Carolina will also remember her kind and loving ways.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held 2 pm Wednesday August 15, 2012 at Cane Creek Missionary Baptist Church 365 NC Highway #9, Lake Lure, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Concluding services will be held in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.
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WEAVERVILLE — Agnes Elizabeth Connell Higgins, 95, of Clarks Chapel Road, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
Mrs. Higgins was born May 4, 1917, in Flat Rock and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of her life. She loved to knit and was retired from Mills Manufacturing Company. At the time of her death, she was the oldest member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graham C. and Nora Wilkie Connell; husband, William Troy Higgins who died in 1993; brothers, John, Charles, James, Graham Cubrow, Donavan, and Douglas Connell; sisters, Margaret Lingerfelt and Ruth Carter.
Surviving are daughter, Peggy Higgins and husband Timothy J. Gallaway of Weaverville; son, Rev. William Connell "Bill" Higgins and wife Carol Blair Higgins of Weaverville; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012, at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Bill Higgins and Brian Hanrahan officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or Flat Creek Baptist Church, 21 Flat Creek Church Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787.
For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mrs. Higgins’ obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.

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HENDERSONVILLE — Cleo Howell, 75, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at the Elizabeth House.
He was the son of the late James and Nellie Handy Howell and was also preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Thomas Howell and several siblings.
He retired from Wilson Art after 25 years of service, loved to hunt and fish, was a faithful longtime member of Dana Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Audrey; one daughter, Christine Howell of Fletcher; three grandchildren, Kale, Ashley and Tommy; three great grandchildren, Joshua, Savanna and Desiree; one brother and four sisters.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, August 17, 2012 at Dana Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Jackson Funeral Service and at other times will be at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dana Baptist Church, PO Box 377, Dana, NC 28724.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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