Ricky Dale Laughter, 54,

Ricky Dale Laughter, 54, of Etowah, NC passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mission Hospital.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family

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Hazelene Ward Deitz, 81

Hazelene Ward Deitz, 81 of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 7, 2016.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd W. Ward and Mary Hall Ward and a sister, Mary Lee Ward.

She was a member of the Hendersonville First Baptist Church and the Red Hats Club.

She is survived by two daughters, Susie Jones and Cindy Jones both of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Jason, Chris, April, Heather and Vanessa; eleven great grandchildren; a niece, Elaine Dillingham and a nephew, Michael Heilbronn.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, March 9th at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitaker Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel.

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

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Marjorie Gail Foster Riggs, 73

Marjorie Gail Foster Riggs, age 73 of Hendersonville went home to our Lord on Friday, March 4, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She passed away at the Life Care Center of Lake Point Landing. She was preceded in death by her parents Hobert and Trula Foster. Mrs. Riggs was born in Johnson City, TN and spent her early years in Asheboro, NC.

Mrs. Riggs was a resident of Henderson County. She was a graduate of Appalachian State University where she received a Masters’ Degree in Education. Her teaching career of thirty-three years was spent at West Henderson High School.

Mrs. Riggs was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church, North Carolina Retired Teachers’ Association, Henderson County Education Foundation, the Community Foundation, Hendersonville Country Club Women’s Golf Association, and the Hendersonville Jaycettes. She was a supporter of Hope Academy at Mud Creek Baptist Church and the Henderson County Humane Society. Mrs. Riggs was a fellow of the Paul Harris Rotary International Scholarship and an inductee of the Asheboro High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

She is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Richard Garley Riggs. She is also survived by cousins: Roger Painter, Billy and Janice Painter, Curtis Painter, Gilbert Painter, Norman Painter, Cynthia Dockery, and Alice Gooch.

The funeral service will be held at Mud Creek Baptist Church Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation prior to the funeral at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Greg Mathis will be presiding. Burial will be a private burial.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hope Academy at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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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Joan Wilson

Joan Wilson, amazing Mom and Nana, passed at her home on March 1, 2016. She lived a full and beautiful life, and she will be missed by all of the family and friends who have had the privilege of knowing and loving her. Joan is survived by her three sons: Jeffrey and his family in Arizona, Christopher and his family in Maryland and Patrick in Virginia. She also leaves two sisters, Carol and Dixie and their families.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at 2 pm at the Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service.
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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Rev. Clarence Porter, 77

Rev. Clarence Porter, 77, of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Elizabeth House. Born in Harford, MD on March 11, 1938, he was a son of the late William Roscoe and Anna Patton Porter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Porter.
On December 27, 1960 Rev. Porter was saved and in 1968, the Lord called him into the ministry. He and his wife Shirley moved to Hendersonville, NC that same year, and he enrolled at Fruitland Bible College, graduating in 1971. He was pastor at First Baptist Church, Brighton, MI; Kings Grove Baptist Church, Edneyville, NC; and Shepherd Street Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC. He was also the interim pastor at Fair Haven Baptist and Tracy Grove Baptist, Hendersonville, NC.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley Horner Porter; one son, Allen Porter (Theresa) of Hendersonville; two daughters, Debbie Pittillo (Wayne) of Hendersonville and Donna Moss (Rick) of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Allison Covington (Phillip), Brittany Dixon (Josh), Brendan and Brooke Moss, Jace Pryor, Cable and Christa Porter; one great granddaughter, Paisley Dixon; one sister, Pauline Tyndall (Marvin) of NJ; one brother, Gene Porter of MD.
Funeral services will be held 2pm on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Fletcher First Baptist Church with Reverends Roy Waldroup, James Hefner and Henry Vegter officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12-2pm prior to the service.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Lula Coston Hill, 90

Lula Coston Hill, 90, of Hendersonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Catawba Regional Hospice, following a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lola Coston. She was also preceded in death by her husband T. Polk Hill, who died in 1991.
She was a graduate of Edneyville High School, and is a member of Edneyville United Methodist Church. Lula loved to cook and was a master fried apple pie maker. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed knitting. Lula had a table at the Curb Market for many years. She enjoyed talking with guests at Hillcrest Orchard during apple season. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Canova and her husband Louie of Rome, Ga., Patricia Osteen and her husband Scott of Hickory, NC; son, Terry Hill and his wife Amy of Seven Lakes, NC; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Edneyville United Methodist Church with Pastor Nancy Walton officiating. A visitation will be held from 12-1pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adult Life Program Catawba County, Catawba Regional Hospice, or Edneyville United Methodist Church by visiting www.tmcfunding.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nancy Kay Reale, 77

Nancy Kay Reale, 77, of Hendersonville, passed away, Monday, February 29, 2016. Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Laura Jackson Hartsook, 42,

Laura Jackson Hartsook, 42, of Hendersonville passed peacefully from this world to her new Heavenly home on Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2PM following a long battle with chronic illness. Born in Hendersonville, Laura was a loving daughter and sister, and the most amazing wife and mother to her family.
Laura was employed at Carolina Mountain Internal Medicine in Hendersonville at the office of Dr. Eric Byrd. It is here that Laura was able to truly serve out God’s purpose in her life as she served so many in the community through her endless compassion and drive to help those in need. She never said no and she never failed to brighten the day and inspire everyone she came in contact with through this office. Laura drew strength in her purpose to help those who were fortunate to be placed in her path and it was with this strength that she was able to battle her own pain and illness all the way to the end, never sacrificing the care she would provide to those many that counted on her. The family could never capture the many names of the lives that Laura touched. Even if she was only in your life a fleeting moment in time, she made such a lasting and loving memory. You know who you are and the family is grateful for all of you, as you made her time in this world so very special.
Laura is the daughter of Charles and Emma Jackson of Dana, NC. She is survived by both parents; her husband, Ron; a daughter, Breanna Jackson of Boone and son, Koty Hartsook of the home. She is also survived by a sister, Paula Oates and husband, Rusty, and two nieces, Alex and Kylie, also of Dana. Laura has several In-laws who also loved her as one of their own, parents Terry and Wendy Hartsook of Key Largo, FL, along with brother Brian (Tammy) Hartsook of Black Mountain, David and (Kim) Hartsook of Morristown, TN, Lisa and (Ken) Warren of Hendersonville, and also nieces and nephews, Brooke Hartsook-Fields (Trey), Lucas Hartsook, Cole Hartsook, Amanda Hartsook, and so many countless others she supported in love and guidance over the years. She was such a motherly presence to so many, even at her young age. Laura was surrounded by her family and friends through her last days and, even in death, she was able to provide one last service to her grieving loved ones in that she left us with a Peace and Spirit that we will never forget.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Bethel Wesleyan Church on Tracy Grove Road. The Reverend Tim Clark will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 pm Saturday at the church.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, all those who loved Laura pay it forward to someone in need.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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