Recent Obituaries
Dr. Frank Donald Newell, 95
Dr. Frank Donald Newell, 95, of Hendersonville, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 after a period of declining health. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.
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Larry Lee “Bear” Whiteside, 62
Larry Lee “Bear” Whiteside, 62, of Fletcher died on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Mission Hospital. He was born November 21, 1955 in Buncombe County; a son of the late Claude Charles and Genevieve Arlene Varney Whiteside. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Webber.
He was a loving husband, father, and friend. He had resided in Henderson County for 18 years. A well known and respected mechanic, he owned and operated Bear’s Road Service. He enjoyed the outdoors and drag racing.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Geneva Darlene Whiteside. He is also survived by two sons: Shannon Whiteside and his wife Susan and Wesley Whiteside and his wife Angie. His two brothers: Dean Whiteside and his wife Donna and David Whiteside and his wife Pam. One sister, Kathy Cannaday; eleven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and his four legged friend, “Chloe”.
The graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Cody Sturgill officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Mr. Whiteside’s memory be made to The American Heart Association, 128 South Tryon Street, Ste. 1588, Charlotte, NC 28202 or The Breast Cancer Foundation, 2600 Network Blvd, Suite 300 Frisco, TX 75034.
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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Cora Marie Gade Petersen, 100
Cora Marie Gade Petersen, 100, of Hendersonville died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Life Care Center. She was born April 18, 1918 in Delmont, South Dakota; a daughter of the late Frederick Carl and Clara Bertha Steffen Gade. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Pete” Petersen, whom she was married to for 70 years as well as five sisters and one brother.
She grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived over fifty-five years in Champaign, Illinois before moving to North Carolina in 2006 to be closer to her daughter. She attended Valparaiso University studying education for the deaf which is where she met her husband. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed golf, achieving 3 holes in one. She was known for creating original artistic needlework and crafts. She traveled the world. She volunteered in Illinois Children’s Home and Aid, Mercy and Burnham Hospital Auxiliaries, PEO, and Junior League of Champaign-Urbana. She was a lifelong Lutheran.
She is survived by two sons: Dr. William Petersen, Sr. and his wife Kathleen of Virginia Beach, VA, and John Petersen and his wife Margaret of Ann Arbor, MI. One daughter, Kay Petersen Leyrer and her husband Stephen of Flat Rock. Her nine grandchildren: Laura Miller, Sarah Brosius, Mark Leyrer, Dr. William Petersen, Jr., Dr. Timothy Petersen, Robert J. Petersen, Lindsey Bernsdorf, Robert H. Petersen, Ruthann Petersen as well as eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. One sister, Paula Mueller, 106, of Bloomington, IN.
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, 2606 Chimney Rock Road, with Pastor Jon Christensen officiating. Burial will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cora to the donor’s
favorite charity.
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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Avis Mintz Spellman Maxwell, 86
Avis Mintz Spellman Maxwell, 86, of Hendersonville died on Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Elizabeth House. She was born July 1, 1932 in Henderson County; a daughter of the late Eulas and Eula Mae Corn Mintz. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Maxwell was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred “Min” Fay Mintz, and her brother, Fred “Stick” Mintz whom Avis always told them,” I am the baby and they have to do what I want them to!”
Avis was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was a Clerical Bookkeeper in the Henderson County Judicial system until her retirement. As an active member of French Broad Baptist Church for numerous years she particularly enjoyed helping with Vacation Bible School. She also enjoyed traveling and fishing. However, whenever she was asked if she liked to cook her response was always the same, “we have two stoves and they have never been turned on.”
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, William Fred Maxwell. She is also survived by her “almost” daughter, Audra S. Thompson, as well as her “almost” grandson, Kaleb Thompson.
The graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Shepherd Memorial Park with Pastor Kemual Pruitt officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Avis’s memory be directed to French Broad Baptist Church, 182 Grandview Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28791.
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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William Isaac (Bill) Hoffman, 55
William Isaac (Bill) Hoffman, age 55, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, surrounded by his loved ones.
Bill was blessed with a brilliant engineering mind; he graduated from UNM in Mechanical Engineering and held patents in engineering processes. His thirst for knowledge--math, science, history and sports—was shared with others enlivening conversations with his quick-witted humor and trivia. Bill moved to Hendersonville, NC from Albuquerque, NM in 1999 and held engineering and managerial positions at Intel, Selee, Crane Resistoflex, and BorgWarner.
Bill was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan since the age of 7, enjoyed F1 car racing and woodworking. He leaves behind many friends who cherished him. It was important to Bill that those around him grow to be the best they could be and enjoyed mentoring them along their journey.
Bill is survived by his bride of 18 years, Dianna Hoffman; son Evan (Brittany Cutshall) Hoffman; daughter Stephanie Hoffman; stepdaughter Rachael Noa; granddaughters Ani Noa and Aurora Noa; mother Cecilia Hoffman; sister Lisa (Erik) Dunkle and their three children, Nikki, Kyrsten, and Kevin; brother Jamie Hoffman; mother-in-law Gloria Reedy; brothers-in-law Christian (Marya) Reedy and Charles (Cindy) Reedy; sisters-in-law Shirley (Doug) Mitchell and Agatha (Vaughn) Fulton. Bill is preceded in death by his father, Joseph W. Hoffman.
A visitation for Bill will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home, 125 Church St., Hendersonville. Bill will be laid to rest in Albuquerque.
The loving memories Bill leaves behind and the impact he had on others will be everlasting.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MANNA Food Bank ‘packs for kids’ program, 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
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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Lois Ann Ericson Tennant, 73
Lois Ann Ericson Tennant, 73, died on July 4, 2018 after a rapid decline in health. She is greatly missed and survived by her brother Edward Ericson, his wife Kim, three nieces Tara, Tasha and Talia, their spouses, her three grandnephews and one grandniece. She was employed for many years by the Times-News in various positions. A memorial service will be held on August 4 at the Upward SDA Church on Upward Road at 2 p.m.
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James Paul Matykiewicz, 72
James Paul Matykiewicz, 72, of Lowell, IN, passed away at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Chicago, IL, on June 14, 1946, to the late Leonard and Helen (Sypniewski) Matykiewicz. Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn (Hoeppner) Matykiewicz, his children Tim (Amy) Matykiewicz of Orland Park, IL, Dave (Jenny) Koehler of Hebron, IN, Jennifer (Craig) Wilson of Lowell, IN, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Norm (Janet) Matykiewicz of Tempe, AZ, sister Chris (Chester) Stanislawski of Phoenix, AZ, brother Tom (Jenny) Matykiewicz of Hickory Hills, IL, and brother-in-law Walt (Anne) Hoeppner of Libertyville, IL, along with many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by Border Terriers Molly, Mickey, and Midas. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws Walter and Vivian Hoeppner.
Jim was a proud Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Boxer during the Viet Nam war. After his service, Jim spent over 30 years as a licensed stationary engineer at the Standard Oil/Amoco/Aon Center building in downtown Chicago. When he retired in 2002, Jim and Lynn moved from Flossmoor, Illinois, to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where they enjoyed life in the mountains and were members of the Hendersonville Country Club and the Church of St. John in the Wilderness, Flat Rock. They returned to the Chicago area and settled in Lowell, Indiana, in late 2015.
Jim loved sports and had dreamed of playing professional baseball. He was an avid White Sox and Bears fan. Cars were always an important part of his life and he owned several special ones including the 2008 Bullitt Mustang. As the ultimate Beatles fan, Jim thoroughly enjoyed touring Liverpool during their British Isles cruise in 2015. His was a life well lived and he leaves behind many wonderful memories that will live on for all that knew and loved him.
A Memorial Mass followed by military honors will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487.
The family thanks the wonderful staff at the Hospice of the Calumet Area who provided such compassionate care and guidance.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Calumet Area or the charity of your choice.
Sign Jim’s online guestbook and view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com – (219) 663-2500.
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Dr. Edgar D. Baker
Dr. Edgar D. Baker passed away on June 21, 2018 at Elizabeth House with complications from diabetes. He was born in Pine Bluff, AR on September 7, 1936 to the late Maybel Nicholson and Burt J. Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half sisters, Ruth, Jackie and Jean.
He grew up in Dyersburg, TN and graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1954. He played football and baseball in high school. He was a talented and determined player and was a national All-American High School Selectee which enabled him to attend college on football scholarship. He attended Vanderbilt University, Arlington Jr. College (now University of Texas at Arlington) where he played on the Junior Rose Bowl team in California, and Murray State University in Murray, KY. While at Murray State, he met and married his wife of 60 years, Greta Fay Boyd of Sheridan, KY.
He continued his education at University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, TN and graduated in June 1962. He then did a general medicine internship at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX. Dr. Baker served 3 years in the USAF before moving to NC, first to Franklin to practice at Angel Hospital then to Hendersonville. He was in Family Practice in Hendersonville from 1967 to 2009 when he retired. He shared a practice arrangement over the years with Dr. B.J. Romeo and Dr. William H. Strickland.
For many years, you could see him on the sidelines at East Henderson High School football games as the team doctor. He hoped to instill in these young men that if they studied and worked hard, anything was possible. Ed Baker was a living example of hard work and success and an excellent mentor.
He loved football and had season tickets to the University of Tennessee for more than 30 years. He dearly loved cheering for the Volunteers and wearing orange, going so far as to have an orange car, which he drove to home games doing 5 miles under the posted speed limit. He was a notoriously slow driver and he took a lot of ribbing for it! When he could no longer get to Knoxville, he watched the Vols on television.
He was a good man, loving husband and father. He loved music, especially jazz and Johnny Cash. He loved a good glass of Gentleman Jack and cheap wine, all in moderation. He enjoyed hunting, though he never brought home a prize. Mostly, he went because enjoyed the outdoors and being with his buddies. In his younger years, he loved his Wednesday afternoon round of golf where more talking and joking took place than serious play. He was a history buff, liked political sparring and cherished his chocolate labs Nate and Forrest. Ed had the gift of telling a perfectly timed joke. He was a funny man with a wicked sense of humor. Most of all, he loved being a self-described "country doctor." He cared deeply for his patients. He worked endless hours, touched thousands of lives and he will be remembered by many for the indelible mark he left on their life.
He is survived by his wife Greta, son Edgar D. Baker, Jr. and his fiance, Shonda; and daughter, Susan Baker Weis and her husband, Steven; and grandchildren Morgan Elizabeth and Alexander Baker Weis; foster grandson, Emmanuel Muteberwa; Sister-in-law Sharon Summers and her husband, Rodney.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC. A reception will be held immediately following the service in the Barber Christian Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in memory of Dr. Edgar Baker be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, 204 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739 or Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mary Elizabeth “Mary Lib” Blair McLeod
Mary Elizabeth “Mary Lib” Blair McLeod was born on February 26, 1928. She was the only child of Lawrence Andrew Blair and Velma Thomas Blair, who preceded her in death. She was born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
She married her high school sweetheart, John Franklin McLeod, Jr., who died in 2007 after sixty years of marriage.
She graduated from Hendersonville High School in 1946, and later studied piano and organ at Converse College and Mars Hill College. She taught piano and organ for many years and not only taught her students how to play, but instilled in them love and appreciation of good music.
She was a church musician and had served as organist or substitute organist at many local churches.
She loved her family, her friends, her church, and music. She especially loved accompanying her granddaughter, Cathey, when she sang.
She had been a member of the Junior Welfare Club, Girl Scout troop leader, a 50 plus year member of P.E.O. Chapter O, and a member of Joseph McDowell Chapter DAR.
She is survived by her three children: Elizabeth M. Barber Girard, Anne M. Ridings, and John Franklin McLeod III. Additionally, she is survived by her four precious granddaughters and their husbands: Beth R. Pope and Tim, Cathey R. Gilbert and Chip, Blair M. McCauley and Joe, Laurie M. Bruffy and Tyler. She is also survived by two great-grandsons, Hunter Pope and Evan Sapp. Also surviving are John Barber (Kathy), Robert Barber (Robin), Jann Girard (Ellis), Dian Girard Johns (James), Jay Girard (Leigh) and their children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Susan B. Coppedge. She is survived by three sisters-in-law, several cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in the Sanctuary of Hendersonville Presbyterian Church officiated by the Reverend Dr. Bill Campbell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hendersonville High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 1 Bearcat Boulevard, Hendersonville, NC 28791; or Hendersonville Presbyterian Church Renovation Fund, 699 North Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792; or P.E.O. Foundation, c/o Nancy Leonard, 243 Sugar Hollow Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28739.
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 the arrangements.
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John Washington Mitchell, 80
John Washington Mitchell, 80, of Hendersonville, died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at his home after a recent stroke. He was born December 18, 1937, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of the late John Washington and Charlotte McLane Mitchell.
John worked for many years as a program manager in the telecommunications field in Melbourne, Florida, as well as Fort Belvoir, Virginia. After marrying Alice in 1995, they relocated to the Cummings Cove community in 2001 from Falls Church, Virginia. John was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville for over 16 years. Not only did he serve as an usher, John was as an active participant in Sunday school and religion classes and enjoyed numerous church field trips. He volunteered in the community not only as a Stephen Minister, but most recently volunteered his time at Hendersonville’s Interfaith Assistance Ministry. John also served on the Cummings Cove Design Review Board. He loved golf, fishing, shooting pool, and rooting for his alma mater, Ohio State. He loved his home, his family, his birds, his big cat “Zachary”, and watching sporting events on television.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Alice Mitchell, of Hendersonville, one son, Chris Mitchell and his wife Rita and one daughter, Kelly Mitchell, all of Palm Bay, Florida. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Nanci Mitchell of Colombia, South Carolina and Blake Mitchell of Palm Bay, Florida as well as one step-daughter, Lin Petrucci, of Portland, Oregon.
The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Jean Goodwin officiating. A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in John’s memory, be made to his favorite charity, Interfaith Assistance Ministry at P.O. Box 2562, 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 the arrangements.
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Bertha Agnes Bradley Applegate, 85
Bertha Agnes Bradley Applegate, age 85 of Horse Shoe, died Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 at Park Ridge Hospital. She was born October 6th, 1932 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey; the daughter of the late Melvin and Dolorita Feggeler Bradley Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert E. Applegate, Sr. in 2009.
She moved to North Carolina from Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey in 2011 along with her daughter. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and an avid musician and organist.
She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Parks of Horse Shoe and Carol Ann Applegate of Hendersonville; one son, Robert E. Applegate, Jr. of Hendersonville; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Ireland of Wall, NJ.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church Street Chapel officiated by the Reverend Dr. David Cook.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations in Bertha’s memory be directed to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 14 Town Place Drive #130, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
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 the arrangements.
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James Edward “Jim” Norton, 89
James Edward “Jim” Norton, age 89 of Hendersonville, loving husband, dad, granddad, great-granddad, brother and friend to many, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 following a short period of declining health. Jim was born on March 26th, 1928 in Swannanoa; to the late Steven Ezra Norton and Vernie Mae Smith Norton. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Padgett Norton, step-daughter, Diane Cone and by sister, Sarah Modena Norton.
He was raised in Marion and lived in Asheville for most of his adult life before moving to Hendersonville. He retired as General Manager from Budweiser of Asheville and Fox Distributing of Shelby; he also was employed with Raeben/Triangle Stop in Hendersonville.
Jim loved his family, his church, children, golf, birds, camping and he was an avid Tarheel fan. He played minor league baseball (shortstop) with the Dunn Erwin Twins Tobacco State League. He was a lifetime member of Hendersonville Elks Lodge 1616 and Kedron Masonic Lodge #387. Jim’s philosophy was you had to be a friend to make a friend, and he was a friend to many. He was known to have a firm handshake and often said that you could tell the character of a person by their handshake. He also prided himself in remembering people’s names.
Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of thirty-two years, Carolyn Peeler Norton; his five children, Karen Withrow and husband, Larry of Marion, Kevin Norton and wife, Kim of Weechi Wachi, FL, Rhonda Larimore and husband, Bill of Crystal River, FL, Pamela Coleman and husband, Tom of Juno Beach, FL, and Randy Norton (Ginger Teseniar) of Kings Mountain, NC; six grandchildren, Leslie Davis and husband, Troy of Seal Beach, CA, Greg Withrow and wife, Jenny of Marion, Natalie Truesdell and husband, Tyler of Cameron, NC, Colin Coleman (Loden Malone) of Charlotte, Summer Mobley of Kings Mountain and Stephanie McCall and husband, Lance of Camp Hill, PA; eight great-grandchildren, Abbigail, Noah and Cullen Truesdall, Harper and Carter Davis, Ryder and Rae Withrow and Kendall McCall; one sister, Ronell McCall and husband, Wayne of Marion; and a special nephew, Todd Anders and wife, Renee.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, February 5th, 2018 in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Dr. Mark Ralls and Reverend Christy Sharp. Burial will be private at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the church.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated, those who wish to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Shriners Hospital For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607.
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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Joe Hoyt Wilson, Jr., 58
Joe Hoyt Wilson, Jr., age 58 of Hendersonville, died January 26, 2018.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church St. Chapel with Reverend Joe Lund officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.
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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Christine J. Greene, 87
Christine J. Greene, 87, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018.
She was a native of Rockaway, NY and a daughter of the late William and Katherine Unkel. Christine was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. Greene, Sr.; sisters, Louise Davis, Ruth Albrecht and brother, William Unkel.
She was a life member of the Hendersonville Shrine Ladies’ Club.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Greene, William Greene and his wife Lynn, Linda and Theresa Greene; grandchildren, William Greene, Jordan Ruggiero and husband Dwayne; six nieces and one nephew.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, January 18, 2018 at Shuler Funeral Home. The burial will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 23 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Hendersonville Shrine Club, P.O. Box 1901, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph Flanagan, 91
Joseph Flanagan, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2018. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Olga Rostkowski, age 97
Olga Rostkowski, age 97, passed away at Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville, Hendersonville, January 13, 2018.
Olga was born in Garfield, New Jersey. She moved to Hendersonville in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Theresa Joppa, her beloved husband Joseph and her brother Andrew.
She is survived by her sister, Alice Cebula of Hendersonville; nieces, Linda Liberatore and Michelle Joppa; and nephew Mark Joppa residing in Florida.
Olga was a member of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville.
Many thanks to Dr. R Tryon and the staff of Carolina Reserve for the excellent care given to her for many years.
There will be no formal services.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Timothy Austin Owenby, 61
Timothy Austin Owenby, 61, of Edneyville, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, December 22, 2017.
He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the son of
Clifford Owenby of Edneyville and the late Mabel Frye. He was a 1974
graduate of Edneyville High School and a 1976 graduate of Blue Ridge
Community College School of Mechanics. He was employed by Southeastern
Container in Enka, NC as a Maintenance Mechanic for 33 years.
Tim was a master mechanic with an uncanny ability to fix anything and everything.
A true family man, he was his father’s “right hand man” and
loved playing hide and seek with his grand kids and taking them on
tractor rides.
He was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his father, are his loving wife of 38
years, Donna Williams Owenby; his daughter, Christal Beaird and her
husband, Ray, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two grandchildren, Brooklynn and
Liam; a sister, Jean Heatherly, of East Flat Rock; a brother, Frank
Owenby, and his wife, Linda, of Dana; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Mountain
Home Baptist Church with Rev. Craig Garren officiating. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour
prior to the service in the church and at other times will be at the
home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children-Greenville,
950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 81, Edneyville, NC 28727.
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Sandra Robinson Lane, 59
Sandra Robinson Lane, 59, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:52 PM.
She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Robinson.
She grew up in Falls Church, Virginia and graduated from Jeb Stuart High School.
She was a member of the Hendersonville First Baptist Church where she was a secretary.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Larry Lane; her daughter, Heather Lane of Hendersonville, NC; her son, Lee Lane and his wife Cookie of Hendersonville, NC; five grandchildren, Destiny, James, Logan, Alyssa and Haley; her mother, Margaret Robinson of Burlington, NC and two sisters, Resa Daniel of Burlington and Gail Richards of Washington State.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 30th at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter - 4 N. Blount Street - Suite 200 - Raleigh, NC 27601- http://webnc.alsa.org
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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Mark Daniel McGraw, 40,
Mark Daniel McGraw, 40, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home.
Mark was a native and lifeloong resident of Henderson County. He graduated North Henderson High School in 1995 and he went on to further his education receiving his bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University. Mark had a huge heart for people and he touched the lives of everyone that he came in contact with.
Mark shared a love of hot rod cars and car shows with his dad, Tony and their friends and often could be found under the hood of his 69 Chevy Nova.
He will be missed immesely by all his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 3 years, Becky McGraw; three daughters, Stephanie Trantham, Amanda Jarzyna and Katie Saffer; two sons, Jackson and Chase McGraw; his parents, Sam and Barbara McGraw of Hendersonville and Kris and Randy Gillis of Murfreesboro, TN; two sisters, Carrie and Tim Israel of Hendersonville and Karla and Jason Haffey of Gurnee, IL; a brother, Stephen and Jenny McGraw of Hendersonville; three grandchildren, Ella, Josie and Natalie; and multiple foster grandchildren; seven nieces, Sierra, Meredith, Amy, Hannah, Mina, Amelia and Mckinley and two nephews, Trey and Karson.
A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 29th at Mud Creek Baptist Church where he was a member. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM in the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to www.gofundme.com/marks-memorial
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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Larry Steven “Fly” Morgan, 64
Larry Steven “Fly” Morgan, 64, of Mills River, NC passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Mountain View Assisted Living.
He was raised in Mills River and was the son of the late Myrtle
Lee “Bee” Morgan and Albert Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, O’Dell Morgan.
He had worked at Cranston Print Works for over 30 years and Eaton Corp.
Fly enjoyed his animals, fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Bailly of Raeford, NC
and Stacy Morgan of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Gavin and Bryce
Bailly and Kayden, Kyrah and Karson Rilea; three brothers, Gary and
Wayne Morgan and Gene Moore and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 31st at
the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Keith
Norris officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service
in the chapel.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
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