Edison R. "Ed" Capps, 82

Edison R. "Ed" Capps, USAF Retired, 82, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Elizabeth House.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Mae Ballard Capps and a brother, Denver Capps.

Edison retired from the U.S. Air Force serving 23 years in Germany and Japan and the Canal Zone during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Maintenance Missile Man of the Year Award in 1964. After retiring Ed had served as Maintenance Supervisor for Henderson County for 14 years, was a Transport Officer for the Henderson County Sheriffs Office for 4 years and owned and operated Crab Creek Grocery.

He was "Prayer Warrior" and a deacon of Mtn. Home Baptist Church and a Master Mason.

Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Lula Belle Williams "Lou" Capps; two sons, Albert Thomas Capps and his wife Leny of Concord, and Thomas Edison Capps and his wife Marlene of Kings Mountain; a sister, Lou Nelson of Hendersonville; a sister in-law Estelle Capps wife of Denver Capps; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Mtn. Home Baptist Church with Rev. Craig Garren officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force and Masonic Rites conducted by the Hendersonville Kedron Lodge #387. The family received 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 Lady's Prayer Group of Mtn. Home Baptist Church or Mtn. Home Baptist Church, PO Box 288, Edneyville, NC 28727.

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

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Bruce Allen McLean, 81

Bruce Allen McLean, 81, of Saluda died Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Bruce was the son of the late Vannoy G. and Ferry A. McLean. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He grew up in Asheville and then raised a family in Candler and later in life moved to Saluda. Bruce was a salesman for Scronce Automotive and retired from Carquest Auto Parts.

Bruce was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Allen McLean, Jr. and by his wife, Ruth B. McLean, and grandsons, Eric V. McLean and Andrew L. Kuykendall.

Bruce is survived by sons, Brian McLean and wife, Dana of Crimora, Va., David McLean and wife, Suzy of Blacksburg, S.C., Matthew McLean and wife, Julie of Candler, Larry Staton of Saluda, who was also his wonderful caregiver; daughter, Theresa Kuykendall and husband, Jim of Canton, and grandchildren; Anna McLean, Russell McLean, Whitney McLean, Tyler McLean, Angel Holifield and Jeff Holifield.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Pastor Richard Merck officiating. Burial followed at Mountain Page Baptist Church Cemetery.

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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Janet Ryden Michener, 88

Janet Ryden Michener, age 88, of Hendersonville died Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Pardee Hospital.

She was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harry Ryden and Laura Bloom Ryden. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines and from Grinnell College, where she met her husband. They were married after graduation from Grinnell, and lived in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut before moving to Hendersonville in 1982.

She had a successful mid-life career as a real estate broker in both Connecticut and North Carolina, retiring in 1990. She served St. James Church as a former choir member, a Thursday Thrift Shop worker, and on numerous committees. She earned golf team letters in high school and college, was a former ladies club champion at Kenmure, and continued to play into her 80's.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Michener. She is survived by her husband, Wallace Michener, whom she married in 1948; a daughter, Ann Michener of Asheville; a son, John Michener and wife Julie of Minneapolis; and a brother, Richard Ryden of Des Moines, IA.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2014, at St. James Episcopal Church. The Rev. Dr. Joel Hafer will officiate. At her request her body will be donated to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and her cremated remains will be buried at a later date in the St. James Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. James Church, 766 North Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28793 or to Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, P.O. Box 1460 Hendersonville, NC 28792.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Rose Ella Scroggins, 84

Rose Ella Scroggins was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2014 following a lengthy illness. Rose Ella was 84 years old.

Rose Ella is the widow of the late Walter Scroggins.

She is survived by her three sons, David, Bobby and Robert Scroggins. Rose Ella has four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday March 6, 2014, at The Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with the Rev. Jimmy Spence officiating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service in the chapel. Interment will follow the service at Shepherd Memorial Park.

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

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Dorothy Jane Hardenburg, 80

Dorothy Jane Hardenburg, 80, of Hendersonville died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Flat Rock.

Born in Somerville, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Mingle Morris. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Hardenburg, who died in 2012.

After her marriage, Dorothy and her husband, Robert Hardenburg, moved to Pennsylvania. She was employed by Prudential Insurance Company and RCA. After retiring, she and Robert moved to Hendersonville in 1989. Dorothy enjoyed walking, cooking, traveling and camping. She was a member of Balfour United Methodist Church.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert Hardenburg of Hendersonville; two daughters, Nancy Hardenburg of the home and Bonnie Paynter and her husband, Daniel, of Delaware; and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Balfour United Methodist Church with Reverend Deb Patterson officiating.

Memorials may be made to Care Partners Adult Day Services, 114 College Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Rose Ella Scroggins

Rose Ella Scroggins was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2014 following a lengthy illness.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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Golda "Goldie" Frisbee Jackson, 92

Golda "Goldie" Frisbee Jackson, 92, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at The Laurels of Hendersonville.

She had lived in Henderson County for most of her life and was preceded in death by her parents, Wexter and Dovie Gentry Frisbee; her husband, Grady B. Jackson; a son, Gerald W. Jackson; five brothers, Wayne, Ralph, Lee, Dewey and Clyde; and three sisters, Eula Bishop, Edna Bishop and Lena Cornn.

Golda was a faithful member of Sugarloaf Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, "Pie" Juanita Jackson of Hendersonville; two granddaughters and their spouses, June and Brently Edney and Geraldine and Dale Lamb all of Hendersonville; three great grandchildren, Justin and Rayce Lamb and Austin Edney and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Phillip Capell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sugarloaf Baptist Church, PO Box 258, Dana, NC 28724.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the Staff at the Laurels of Hendersonville especially the CNA's who loved and cared for Granny.

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

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Nancy Hall Baird, 82

Nancy Hall Baird, 82, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, Feb.y 18, 2014, from complications following a stroke.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Baird, in 2012.

Born March 15, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. W. Bigelow Hall, Nancy grew up in Needham, Mass. As a Girl Scout, she developed a love for the outdoors, including swimming in mountain streams, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and camping in the New Hampshire mountains with her dad and sister Eleanor.

Nancy married Charles in 1955. She taught third grade in Cincinnati while Charles completed his masters degree. In 1962, the couple moved with their young family to Madison, Wisc. There they raised a family which grew to six.

Nancy was truly a people person. She loved helping people, and her extensive volunteer work included delivering Meals on Wheels, counseling at the Pregnancy Information Center, faithfully donating blood to the American Red Cross, teaching Aqua Fitness exercise classes, and serving with her husband at the East Madison YMCA. Her continuing love for the outdoors found expression in family vacations to Door County and Fort Wilderness Christian Camp in northern Wisconsin.

In 1996, Nancy and Charles retired to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Here they devoted themselves tirelessly to charitable activities through their church, the Hendersonville Church of God, and also found time to travel widely, touring Alaska, Israel and Greece.

Nancy is survived by her four children: David Baird of Portage, Wisc., Katie Chavez of Charlotte, Mary Morkved of Fremont, Calf., and John Baird of Middleton, Wisc., and by eight grandchildren, and by her sister Eleanor Yesmentes of Boothbay, Maine.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Spring Arbor of Hendersonville for their loving care.

A private burial is planned at the Western Carolina Veteran's Cemetery.

Memorials are welcome to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090-6011.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family. To sign the online guest book, visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com

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Golda "Goldie" Frisbee Jackson, 92

Golda "Goldie" Frisbee Jackson, 92, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at The Laurels of Hendersonville.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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Scott Kenneth Burrell, 47

Scott Kenneth Burrell, 47, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

He was the son of Kenneth and June Burrell, born Nov. 30, 1966 in Hendersonville. Scott graduated from Edneyville High School in 1985 and served in the 3rd Ranger Battalion, Fort Benning, Ga., from 1987 to 1991. He married Jeannine Dalton in 1987 and they lived together in Hendersonville.

Scott worked as a Sales Rep for Coca Cola and Hershey Food Company. He also was a Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker and Hidden Treasures Property and Land Management.

Scott is also survived by a daughter, Kellie Burrell of Goldsboro; a brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Hannah Burrell; a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and John Woods and several nieces and nephews.

Scott enjoyed life through his Lord Jesus Christ, many friends and family members. He would like to thank them for their love and their charity they provided him.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Speakers will be Rev. Brian Melton, Rev. Randy Teague and Kellie Burrell.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church and at other times will be at the home.

A private interment will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made out to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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

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William "Bill" Dumas Brennan, 81

William "Bill" Dumas Brennan, 81, of Flat Rock, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Park Ridge Health.

A native of Plattsburgh, N.Y., he had lived in Muskogee, Okla., prior to moving to Flat Rock in 2000. He received his bachelor and master's degrees from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., a journey that began when he and a friend rode their bicycles to the school from Plattsburgh for their freshman year. Between years he hitchhiked to California for summer jobs. He received his doctorate from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and taught there while pursuing his degree.

Since then he had worked for Addressograph-Multigraph of Cleveland, American Optical Corp of Southbridge, Mass., Boston Digital of Milford, Mass., and Coburn Optical of Muskogee, Okla. He held several patents in optics as well as other fields of technology.

He enjoyed camping and sailing and built his own sailboat. Later he became an avid golfer, was a member of the Hendersonville Country Club and had attended Hendersonville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Tracy Brennan.

Mr. Brennan is survived by his wife of 20 years, Donna Brennan and four children, Kathy Brennan of Sterling, Mass., Nancy Parker and her husband Mark of Tucson, Ariz., Jim Brennan of Boise, Idaho, and John Brennan and his wife Pat of Webster, Mass., as well as eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Steven, Connor, Sean, Neil, Stephanie, Scott and Brandy.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Dr. Wana Archer will officiate. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission 639 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28792.

To offer condolences online, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Lola Gordon Henson, 87

Lola Gordon Henson, 87, of Rock Haven Lane, Zirconia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at the Elizabeth House.

She was the daughter of the late Bunyon and Dora Bell Russell Gordon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Henson; three brothers, J.D., O.B. and Bill Gordon; two sisters, Clessie Pack and Dulcie Pearson and three grandchildren, Amber, Kenlee and Chelsie.

Lola was a member of Zirconia Missionary Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to cook, sew and spending time in her flower garden; however, her greatest love was her family.

She is survived by her two sons, Charles Henson and his wife Carol, and Kenneth Henson of Zirconia.; two brothers, Odie Gordon of Zirconia and Alvin Gordon of Travelers Rest, S.C.; two grandsons, Matthew and his wife Amber, and Jessie Henson; granddaughter, Amanda Henson Baker and her husband Jason; two step-granddaughters, Julie Brackett and her husband Steve, and Amy Allison and her husband Laton; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Rev Travis Parker and Rev. Randy Bane will officiate. The family will receive friends in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home one hour prior to the graveside service, and other times will be at the home of her son, Charles "Chuck" in Zirconia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

A guestbook or sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Kenneth Gerard Thelen, Sr., 91

Kenneth Gerard Thelen, Sr., 91, of Hendersonville passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 at Elizabeth House following a period of declining health.

A native of Detroit, Mich., he retired to Hendersonville in 1984. He was a son of the late Andrew and Margaret Thelen, and the husband of the late Mary Kipper Thelen, who died in 1986. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Vincent Thelan.

He graduated from the University of Detroit in 1952 with a Master's Degree in Business Administration and retired from Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Mich., in 1983 following 38 years of service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. An Army veteran of WWII, he was also a member of the Hendersonville Country Club.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Velma Huggins Thelen of Hendersonville; two sons, Kenneth G. Thelen, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Northville, Mich., Brian G. Thelen and his wife Janis of Sterling Heights, Mich.; a daughter, Andrea T. Neumeyer and her husband Aaron of Hendersonville; a sister, Geraldine Gilmour of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Amy, Rory, Adrianne, Kyle, Patrick, Erin, and Amanda; two great-granddaughters, Evangeline and Aurelia; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was a devout Catholic, loving husband, father, and grandfather. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. James Caserio and to the staff of The Bridge at Lake Pointe Landing for their many years of care and kindness.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Father Robert Williams will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. A rosary service will be said at 5 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, followed by a visitation until 8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pardee Hospital Foundation, 800 N. Justice Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 208 7th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28791.

An online guest book is available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Alan Anthony Bissonnette, 71

Alan Anthony Bissonnette, 71, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully in his home on Feb. 19, 2014.

Al was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Bridgeport, Conn., and raised by his parents Anna and Robert Bissonnette.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1961, receiving an honorable discharge.  In 1969, he married his lifelong companion, Florence Bissonnette.  Together, they started a beautiful family and by the late 1970s raised their children, Lee and Roseanna, in Florida.

Al was known for loving life in a grand way.  His hobbies turned into ambitions which grew into prosperous endeavors.  In the 1980s, Al began to collect comic books and collectibles.  It was not long until this interest manifested into the famous Cloak & Dagger Comics of Ormond Beach, Fla.  His business soared and he and his son, Lee Bissonnette, owned and operated several small businesses in the Central Florida region over the next 10 years.  Through his work, Al helped mold and educate a generation of young readers and collectors

At work and at home, Al was known for his enormous generosity.  His favorite holiday, Christmas, was a huge event in the Bissonnette household, with light spectacles that would make the local papers.  Al, a big kid at heart, volunteered as Santa Claus for local department stores and children’s events.  Shortly before his retirement, Al and Florence moved to Hendersonville, where he opened a collectibles shop fittingly named Kringle’s Place.  Al also enjoyed other hobbies, including gardening, riding motorcycles, going to the movies, playing card games and travelling with his wife. Within the last decade, nothing brought him more joy than to see his two children happily married with children of their own.  “Papa” loved and adored his granddaughters, Anna Morgan, Madeleine Bissonnette and Gracie Bissonnette.

Alan is survived by his wife, Florence Bissonnette; his son Lee Bissonnette, his daughter Roseanna Bissonnette Morgan; and his three grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors, 125 South Church Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792.  Flowers may be sent to the above address as well. 

The funeral and burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 962 Old Us Hwy 70 W, Black Mountain, with Chaplain Buddy Corbin of The Cancer Center at Mission Hospital officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be given to CHASA, Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association, 4101 W. Green Oaks, Suite 305, #149, Arlington, TX 76016.

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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Frank Burkart Then, 97

Frank Burkart Then, 97, of Hendersonville passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at his residence at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

A native of New York City, he was born on July 27, 1916, to the late Frank and Charlotte Then. He and his wife lived in New York City, Tenafly, N.J., and Walnut Creek, Calif., before moving to Hendersonville 15 years ago. Frank owned his own meat market in NYC for more than 30 years followed by a 15 year career in the United States Postal Service where he served among other duties as shop union steward. He finished out his working career as cashier at the Hendersonville Community Coop where he delighted everyone with his quips and ready smile. He enjoyed boating, vintage cars, and his collection of clocks. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten by his family and friends.

A funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Martin Schratz celebrating. The family will receive friends following the service in the St. Francis Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at WoundedWarriorProject.org.

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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Edward A. Nicol, 86

Edward A. Nicol, 86, of Hendersonville died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

Ed was born in Toronto, Canada on May 6, 1927. He was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Nicol. He was also preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Marie A. Nicol and his brother, Harry F. Nicol. He is survived by his brother, Roy A. Nicol who lives in Toronto, Canada.

Ed worked for the Avro Aircraft Company in Canada as a design group leader. Later he and Marie moved to Michigan where Ed worked for Chrysler Engineering as an engineering design supervisor. After this, he joined Burroughs Corporation (now Unisys Corporation) where he retired as a Senior Staff Engineer and Engineering Manager in 1991. He was awarded a number of patents while working for Burroughs.

Ed traveled extensively for Burroughs, visiting England, Scotland, France, Belgium, Germany, the Canary Islands, Brazil and Japan on business trips. Ed and Marie lived in Brazil for a while, where he was promoted to plant manager of a Burroughs's manufacturing facility.

He was also an amateur author and wrote a total of 40 short stories about his experiences in Europe, Japan, Mexico and Brazil. These are currently being enjoyed by relatives in Canada.

Upon his retirement in 1991, Ed and Marie moved from San Diego to Hendersonville, and later became residents of the Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community.

No services are planned.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

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Todd Lee Cameron, 40

Todd Lee Cameron, 40, of Arden, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

He was a son of the June Cameron and the late John Cameron. He was a graduate of T.C Roberson High School and a former employee of Eaton Corporation.

He is survived by his daughter, Courtney Cameron; mother, June Cameron; brothers, Allan Cameron and wife Gina, and Brad Cameron and wife Jessica; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Hendersonville with Rev. Dale Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

A guestbook or sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Todd Lee Cameron, 40

Todd Lee Cameron, 40, of Arden passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Nancy Lee Baird, 82

Nancy Lee Baird, 82, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Walter (Walt) I. Rogers, 98

Walter (Walt) I. Rogers, 98, passed from this earthly life on Feb. 19, 2014.

He was living in Hendersonville.

Walt lived a happy, rewarding life in N.J., working until his retirement to Cape Cod, Mass., in 1975. His life at home was dedicated to his family­­ — his wife Melda, and their two children, Carey and Lynn­­ — and house restoration and gardening.

Walt's working life centered around the welding trade where he became widely recognized and praised­ — crafting parts for early television and space exploration.

Retirement on Cape Cod was what gave Walt the most pleasure — sailing on Cape Cod Bay, gardening organically, and sharing his life with his beloved Melda.

At peace now, Walt leaves loving families, two granddaughters, a son-­in­-law, significant­-others, and a bundle of nieces and nephews. Amen.

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