William L. Rice, 78

William L. Rice, 78, of Hendersonville died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his residence.

At his request, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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

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Ransome H. McDaniel, "Junior," 83

Ransome H. McDaniel, "Junior," 83 , of Hendersonville passed away Friday, June 27, 2014, at his home.

Born in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Ransome McDaniel, Sr. and Ella Mae Searcy McDaniel.

He was a graduate of Flat Rock High School and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He was known as "Junior" by his family and many friends and was a well-known local insurance agent and meat cutter. He was a member of the Henderson County rescue Squad for over 40 years and was a past Commander of the Hedrick-Rhodes VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at the Asheville Moose Lodge for 37 years where he received The Pilgrim Degree, the highest degree of service. He had served in every capacity and was the current past Governor at the time of his death. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to Moose Conventions in North Carolina, San Diego, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Chicago and Orlando

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence McDaniel; five sisters, Ruby McDaniel (Herman), Leona Searcy (Julian), Lucille Pressley (Lynn), Evelyn Corn (Earl) and Dot Haynes (Herrold), and one step-son, Davis Overby.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 19 years, Faye Overby McDaniel; four children, Cathy Shelton, Brenda Owens (Kenny), Sally Thomas and Ransome McDaniel, III; He was known as "Paw Paw" by his five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Daniel Overby and Paul Overby of Stuart, Va.,; two step-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Clover McDaniel and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Robert Hefner will officiate. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Henderson County Rescue Squad or the Moose International Charities in Mooresheart, Il.

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

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Margaret A. Mantel, 96

Margaret A. Mantel, 96, of Hendersonville died Friday June 20, 2014 at Carolina Village Care Center.

Margaret was born Aug. 12, 1917, in Stamford, Conn., to the late Herman and Emma Gross Mantel. She was employed by US Steel and General Electric. She retired to Hendersonville, which she considered her home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Marie and Kathryn.

She is survived by her nieces Susan Johnson and Lucinda McHale and her husband Larry.

A Memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731, or Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple Street, 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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William L. Sheppard, 91

William L. Sheppard, 91, of Hot Springs passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Sheppard Sr. and Bonnie McCloud Sheppard and a sister Diane Miller.

He was US Navy Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed farming and the construction industry.

He is survived by one son, Ernest Sheppard and his wife Rosie of Hendersonville; two brothers, Walter Sheppard Jr. of Hendersonville and Lamar Sheppard of Blowing Rock; a sister, Rebecca Elliott of Hendersonville; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain with military honors conducted by the National Guard. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jackson Funeral Home.

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

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Randall Hoyt "Papaw" Hampton, 64

Randall Hoyt "Papaw" Hampton, 64, of Saluda passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt W. Hampton and Lowee Fisher Hampton and a brother, Harold Hampton.

Randy grew up in Brevard, graduated from Brevard High School and retired from the NC Department of Corrections after 30 years of service. Randy was an active member of Mud Creek Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and encouraged all he came in contact with to do so as well. He was a devoted Father and "Papaw". He was a loyal and trusted friend to many and will be missed by all!

He is survived by his son, David Hampton and his wife, Lori of Hendersonville; three grandsons, Cameron, Zachary and Nicholas; two sisters, Joyce Raines and her husband Brian of Liberty, S.C., and Margaret Teague of Hendersonville; one brother, Doug Hampton and his wife Joyce of Brevard and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014, at Mud Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hunnicutt officiating.

Donations may be made to Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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

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Randall Hoyt "Papaw" Hampton, 64

Randall Hoyt "Papaw" Hampton, 64, of Saluda, NC passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at his home.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Stephen Vieira, 65

Stephen Vieira, 65, of Hendersonville died Friday, June 20, 2014, alongside his family after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Mary Rosa Vieira.

A native of Providence, R.I., Stephen completed his undergraduate degree at Wabash College. He returned home to the University of Rhode Island to complete his MBA Degree. Shortly thereafter he enrolled in the Wake Forest University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate (JD).

He was called to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, and during Operation Desert Storm he was a Naval Reservist Attorney at the Pentagon with the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). He also enjoyed a private law practice in Richmond, Va., until 1992.

Stephen and his family relocated to Hendersonville following his retirement and began enjoying his life as a devoted golfer. He was challenged by the game and loved the camaraderie with other golfers at the Hendersonville Country Club. He proudly hit a hole in one on the 11th hole on the course which is now known as hole 13. The celebration that followed is still fondly remembered by family and friends. He loved to cook and enjoyed entertaining. He was a member of The Continuing Congregation of First Presbyterian Church.

Stephen is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Thomas Vieira of Hendersonville; one son, Alex Vieira of Asheville; two daughters, Weesie Vieira of New York, N.Y., and Margaret Vieira of Los Angeles, Calif. He is also survived by two brothers, Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr. and his wife, Anne Mary of Front Royale, Va., and Dr. Jeffrey Vieira and his wife, Regina Hawkey of New York, N.Y.; one sister, Meredith Vieira and her husband, Richard Cohen of New York, N.Y., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vieira residence. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the Vieira residence.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Continuing Congregation of First Presbyterian Church, c/o Office of Sally Massagee, CPA 714 Oakland Street Hendersonville, NC 28791.

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

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

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Marguerite Watts Wilson, 82

Marguerite Watts Wilson, 82, of Flat Rock died Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Queens, N.Y., to the late Myron F. Watts and Florence Harrison Watts. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Florence Watts who died in May of 2009, as well as a favorite cousin, Gertrude L. Mullin 6-24-11.

Marguerite was reared in New York and worked as a telephone supervisor for Nassau Co. Department of Senior Citizen Affairs.

She is survived by cousins Alice Emerson, Muriel Quinn, Florence Quinn and William Quinn of Long Island, N.Y.; Barbara Scheele of Pacific Grove, Calif., and Cathleen Einstein of Sterling, Va. Gertrude's children, Cathie Mullin-Tarantino, AnneMarie Baker, John Mullin.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in the Our Lady of the Angels Chapel of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Namdev Dagam officiating.

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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Shirley Dettling Brennen, 84

Shirley Dettling Brennen, 84, of Hendersonville died Monday, June 16, 2014, at her residence.

Mrs. Brennen was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Edwin John Dettling and Louise Helen Sullivan Dettling. Shirley was raised in Miami Beach, Fla. , attended St. Patricks School and Barry College where she was a music major.

Shirley was active in the Junior League of Pittsburgh and the Auxiliary league of Mercy Hospital. She and Hugh have resided in the Asheville-Hendersonville area for the last 40 years.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 65 years, Hugh James Brennen; a son Hugh James Brennen, Jr. and his wife Terri of Talking Rock, Ga.,; daughter, Sally Witherington and her husband Charles of Marietta, Ga., and daughter Louise Helen Brennen of Hendersonville; a brother Edwin John Dettling, Jr. and his wife Barrie of St. Michaels, Md.; other survivors include four grandchildren Sara Louise Gabriel, Jennifer Chapin, Victoria Witherington, and Charles Witherington; one great-grandson, Brennen James Chapin.

Services will be private.

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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Maxine Case Stepp, 87

Maxine Case Stepp, 87, of Hendersonville died Tuesday June 17, 2014 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday June 24, 2014, at Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Chapel.

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

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Terry Parker Wallace, 76

Terry Parker Wallace, 76 of Flat Rock died Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Mission-St. Joseph Hospital.

Mr. Wallace was born Feb. 25, 1938, in Gastonia to the late Walter Grady and Evelyn Strange Wallace.

Terry retired after 32 years of service in the United States Marine Corp with the rank of Colonel. He was a member of Pinecrest ARP Church.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Imogene Wallace; sister Cybil Mecale; niece Donna Askew; nephew John Mecale.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Pinecrest ARP Church P.O. Box 421 Flat Rock, NC 28731 or Bon Clarken Conference Center 500 Pine Street Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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

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Mary Magdaline Smith LaClaire, 91

Mary Magdaline Smith LaClaire, age 91, of Hendersonville died Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her residence at the Bridge at Lake Pointe Landing.

She was born Aug. 21, 1922, in Canada, Ky., to the late French Smith and Charlotte Elizabeth Hankins Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Willard LaClaire in 1975; two brothers, James and Robert Smith; three sisters, Hattie Elmo Tuttle, Helen Vargo, and Sarah Ann Hensley.

Mrs. LaClaire graduated from Lenore High School in W.Va., as valedictorian. She attended Marshall College (now Marshall University) in Huntington, W.Va., where she received a teaching certificate in 1942. She worked in the cryptanalysis united of the FBI during World War II; and held several secretarial positions over the years, including 15 years as a guidance secretary at Carthage Central High School from 1960 until 1975. Prior to living in Hendersonville, she resided in Fairfax, Va., as well as Black River, N.Y.

She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie L. Worcester and her husband, Robin of Lake Lure; three sons, John W. LaClaire II and his wife, Julie of Austin, Texas, Richard A. LaClaire and his wife, Donna of Melbourne Beach, Fla., David P. LaClaire and his wife, Linda of Hamburg, N.Y.; three grandchildren, Sean Worcester, Susan LaClaire, Thomas LaClaire, John-David LaClaire; two sisters, Wynema Pentland of Utica, N.Y., Analee Maeland of Huntington, W.Va; and 26 nieces and nephews.

A committal service will be held in Black River, NY at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mary's memory may be made to Lake Pointe Landing Employee Appreciation Fund, 334 Thompson Street Hendersonville, NC 28792 or Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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

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Marian Ross Martin, 58

Marian Ross Martin, 58, of Hendersonville as well as Charlotte, died suddenly Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Pardee Hospital.

She was born on Sept. 14, 1955, the beloved oldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. Marion Ross of Hendersonville.

She was a graduate of Hendersonville High School Class of 1973. She attended Queen's College in Charlotte and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelors degree in sociology and a masters degree in counseling. She had worked as the Admission's Counselor at Queen's College and at the Presbyterian Hospital's School of Nursing, as well as the Union County Public School system, all in Charlotte. For a number of years while residing in Charlotte, she was also active in the Providence Christian School Afterschool Program and the Providence United Methodist Church Bible Study Group. Her most cherished roll in life was being a devoted mother.

She was the wife of Michael Anthony Martin and the loving mother of one son, John Michael Martin. She is also survived by one sister, Claudia Ross Colhoun and her husband, Chuck Colhoun; one brother, John Armstrong Ross and his wife, Jennifer Ramsey Ross; two nieces: Alice Colhoun and Ramsey Ross; as well as three nephews: Charles Colhoun, Jack and Jake Ross, all of Hendersonville. Marian will also be missed by her faithful companion, Scrappy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville with the Rev. Dan Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Marian to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Highway, 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 arrangements.

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Thomas "Jack" Jackson Herbert, Jr., 83

Thomas "Jack" Jackson Herbert, Jr. age 83, of Flat Rock died Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Park Ridge Hospital.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 30, 1931, to the late Dr. Thomas J. Herbert and Lucinda Robertson Herbert.

Jack graduated from Wofford College with a bachelor of science and received a master's of science degree from Clemson University. He was employed by the U.S. Patent Office as a Chemist Patent Examiner for 35 years. He was a resident of Henderson County over the past 20 years and was a member of Hope United Methodist Church.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Dickson Herbert; son, Charles Herbert; daughters, Luci Herbert -Hansen, Diane Herbert Moul; four grandchildren, Kristin Herbert, Sophie Clark, Jackson and Lauren Moul; brother, Roger Herbert; and a brother-in-law, Charles Dickson.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Todd McCullough officiating. A private interment will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time.

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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Rev. Robert Alpers

Robert Norman Alpers, 79, died May 31, 2014, in Hendersonville.

He was born Sept. 24, 1934, in Great Bend, Kan. He lived on a farm and attended a one-room school near Hudson, Kan.

Bob earned degrees from Pratt (KS) Junior College, the University of Kansas (B.A.), Mission House Seminary (B.D.), and United Seminary of the Twin Cities (M.Div.). An athlete, he was a football player at Pratt and KU.

Bob was ordained in 1958 by the Evangelical and Reformed Church and was a pastor in the United Church of Christ for 55 years. He served churches in the Midwest and Hawaii and was a manager of the first McDonald's in Garden City, Kan.

Bob was the founding pastor of Brookings (S.D.) UCC. His last pastorate was in Lanai City, Hawaii, 2000-2012. He and Dorothy retired to Carolina Village, Hendersonville, in 2013.

Bob, a gentle and kind but highly principled person, was known for his smile and sense of humor, his commitment to justice and progressive theological ideas, singing, and love of Kansas Jayhawk basketball.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lester, Hendersonville; sisters, Florene Kallaus, Fallbrook, Calif.; Phyllis (George) Miller, Ellinwood, Kan.; brother Wayne Alpers, Hutchinson, Kan.; children, Debra (Belen) Puga, Wichita, Kan.; Steven Alpers, Miami, Fla.; Larry Alpers, Euless, Texas; Rebecca (David) Shehadi, Dorset, Vt. and their mother Patricia Garrett Conner, Lawrence, Kan.; stepson Joe Bolin, Garden City, Kan.; and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, in the Village Hall at Carolina Village, and in July in Brookings, S.D., with burial at Peace Church, Hudson, Kan. Memorials may be given to Lanai Union Church, PO Box 630519, Lanai City, HI 96763.

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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Dallas David Baines, 64

Dallas David Baines, 64, of Cedar Mountain died Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.

David was born March 23, 1950, in Cedar Mountain to the late Dallas Dexter and Mary Catherine Jones Baines.

Survivors include his wife Lucy Metcalf Baines of Cedar Mountain; son Brian Michael Baines and wife Gail of Marshall; daughter Kim B. Marchisin and husband Michael of Brevard; step-daughters April D. Lewis of Larchmont, N.Y., and Alicia F. Zahn of Purcellville, Va.; brother Christopher Phillip Baines and wife Renee of Cedar Mountain; sisters Elayne B. Hayes and husband Carl of Leicester and Linda B. Hunter and husband Donnie of Cleveland, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr Baines was a self-employed carpenter, a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church and a graduate of Brevard High School. David was a resident of Transylvania County for 50 years.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, at Blue Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Oliver and Rev. Alan Martin officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Elizabeth House 571 South Allen Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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

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Leland Dono "Buck" Capps, 95

Leland Dono "Buck" Capps, 95, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

Born June 25, 1918, he was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and a son of the late Mitchell Capps, Sr. and Lola Pace Capps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 73 years, Catherine McCall, his sister Evelyn Pace and brothers Leo, Bill, Torrence, Ben and Mitchell Capps, Jr.

Mr. Capps, known by all as "Buck," was employed by the Farmers Federation and Cranston Print Works early in his career. He was later employed by General Electric, from where he retired in 1981. He was a part-time farmer all his life, and upon retirement continued growing vegetables. He sold those vegetables at the Hendersonville Curb Market, of which he and his wife were active members of for many years.

Being a devout Christian, he was a former member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church and a charter member of Kings Grove Baptist Church, where he contributed many hours of labor and work for it's construction. At present he was an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was a former Deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, VBS worker, and volunteered wherever he was needed.

Survivors include his daughter, Barbara Rhodes and her husband Marvin of Hendersonville; son, Larry D. Capps and his wife Deborah of Wilmington; grandchildren, Derrick Rhodes, Angie Wise, Detra Burleson, Lance and Dustin Capps; nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Hall and Rev. Bob Taylor will officiate the service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service in the chapel.

Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church at 2557 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, N.C. 28731, Gideon's International, or the charity of your choice.

An online register book and condolence cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Grady Wayne McCraw, 76

Grady Wayne McCraw, 76, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Pardee Hospital.

Wayne was born Oct. 9, 1937, in Henderson County to the late Grady Hobert and Lura Mae Garnes McCraw. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers: James W. McCraw and Thomas Paul McCraw.

Survivors include brothers Jerry McCraw of Fletcher and Bill McCraw of Hendersonville; a sister, Clara M. Cox of Hendersonville; several nieces and nephews

Wayne was a farmer most of his life. He was also of the Baptist faith.

The family would like to invite friends and neighbors to stop by Wayne's house at 722 Worlds Edge Rd Hendersonville, NC 28792, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2014, to visit and share memories of Wayne's life.

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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Richard (Dick) Clarence Gates

Richard (Dick) Clarence Gates of Etowah passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Life Care Center in Hendersonville on May 19, 2014. His friendly demeanor and wit will be missed by his family and friends.

Dick was born in Gardner, Mass., on June 7, 1928, and was the son of Myrle Hyde Gates and Clarence C. Gates. Dick was preceded in death by two loving wives: Mary Harris Gates of Etowah and Denise B. Gates of Brevard.

Dick graduated from Montclair High School in 1946 and from the University of Pennsylvania in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Upon graduation, he was drafted during the Korean War and served as a corporal in the Signal School at Camp Gordon, GA. After completing his military service, he started working for Owens Corning Fiberglas where he had a successful career for over thirty years in human resources. During much of his career he lived in Maumee, Ohio, a suburb of Toledo, Ohio. After his retirement in 1987, he moved to Brevard where he lived for 18 years. He moved to Etowah Reach in 2006 and married Mary Harris in 2007.

Dick was an avid hiker, walker and tennis player and a sports enthusiast from an early age. He was also active with his church and volunteered his time at Sharing House for many years.

Dick is survived by two children, Alison Gates Andrews of Laytsonville, Md., and Philip Gates of Columbus, Ohio; a sister, Marilyn Hedstrom of Arvonia, Va.; two sisters-in-law, Esther Gates of Chappaqua, N.Y., and Yvonne Boucher of Northampton, Mass., along four nieces and four nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2014, at the Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

To sign the online guest book visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Jewell Simpson Waters, 88

Jewell Simpson Waters, 88, of Hendersonville went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2014.

The sweet loving Staff of Carolina Village Medical Center and Four Seasons Hospice provided her with a peaceful passing. Dear friends and family were at her side.

She was born on June 12, 1925, to the late Will and Nora Hollingsworth Simpson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Waters; her four sisters, Ruby Simpson Laughter, Edith Simpson Bell, Emma Simpson Flynn, and Belle Simpson Moody; and four brothers, Claude Simpson, Marvin Simpson, Avery Simpson and Glenn Simpson.

Jewell was a long time member of the Mud Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for 50 years, she was a member of the Joy Singers, and loved participating in the Christmas and Easter dramas. She was especially proud to be the wife of a WWII Veteran who served with The 276th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Patton's Third Army. This group of men and their families held reunions up to the 70th Anniversary of their service. Jewell continued to attend these reunions after Charles' death in tribute to him.

She retired from Southern Bell in Hendersonville as a Customer Service Representative. She attended events with the "Number Please" club and the Red Hat Society.

She will be remembered as a beautiful example of how a Godly woman should live, and how she should love and cherish her family. She taught us how to be a joyful spirit and a true friend.

Surviving are three sisters-in-law, Faye Barrett, Carolyn Folena, and Ruth Thomas, all of Boynton, Fla. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who all love her dearly.

A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville with the Rev. Dr. Greg T. Mathis and the Rev. Dr. Robert Hefner officiating. Music will be provided by the Rev. Chris Roberts. Interment in Shepherd Memorial Park will follow the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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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