Charles Flaughn Lamb

Surrounded by love, Charles Flaughn Lamb, 88, peacefully passed away on March 6th 2026. Flaughn was born on July 12, 1937, in Henderson County to the late Ray and Laberta Lamb.

He was the proud owner of Orchard Trace Golf Club, where he poured his heart into his work every day. With an unmatched work ethic and unwavering dedication, he built more than just a golf course… he built a place where friends gathered and memories were made. Those who knew him often said he was one of the hardest working men they had ever met, a man who gave his all to the things and people he loved. 

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Mary Garrison

Mary Murphey Rogers Garrison, 73, passed away peacefully March 5th, 2026, at her home in Flat Rock, NC. Born on April 22nd, 1952, in Augusta, GA, to Levy and Ruth Rogers. She graduated from Emory University in 1974 with a degree in Psychology. Mary’s life was defined by a selfless commitment to those around her.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Bill Garrison. She was the proud and loving mother of Patrick Garrison (Keri),and Anne Garrison Capp (Jonathan), and the adoring grandmother of Will and Luke Garrison and Hazel and Emory Capp. She also leaves behind her siblings, Levy Rogers and Catherine Rogers, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

The daughter of a Methodist minister, Mary moved every 3-4 years in her childhood. When she moved to Flat Rock in 1976 she declared,

“I am never going to move again.”

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Dell McGinn Orr

Dell McGinn Orr died peacefully at her home in Hendersonville, North Carolina, surrounded by family, on February 10 at the age of 84.

She was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, in 1941 — the nearest hospital to Fort Mill, where she grew up. As a child, Dell became an exceptional seamstress, making most of her own clothes. She lived close to many aunts and uncles. She graduated from Indian Land high school in 1959 and attended reunions regularly. She graduated from High Point College and remained engaged with the school throughout its transition into a University.

After living in Charleston, where she met her first husband, the couple moved to California, where they raised two daughters. Through her mother’s work with Pan Am, Dell developed a love of travel and explored the world extensively — even circling the globe in just ten days on her own in her early 30s. Dell spent most of her life in California, where she built a successful career in the highly competitive real estate industry.

In 2000 Dell married David Vandre, the love of her life. She and David shared a love of singing in the choir, dancing, and traveling together. Dell loved working in her yard and surrounded herself with fresh flowers, often cut from her own garden (and sometimes other people’s garden) creating beautiful floral arrangements.

When it came time to retire, Dell felt called back to her roots. She and David moved to Carriage Park in Hendersonville, where they found both peace and a welcoming community. She cherished life in the mountains and enjoyed reconnecting with her college roommate and many family members.

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