Paul Jenney, Sr., 87

Paul Jenney, Sr., 87, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013.

Mr. Jenney was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Pennsylvania. He moved to Edison, N.J., and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Marilyn Shurilla and served the Edison Township as a police officer. Mr. Jenney retired and moved to Bedford, Va., for 15 years and then moved to Hendersonville where he was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Mr. Jenney is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn; daughter, Karen, son, Paul and wife, Cindy, grandsons, Ryan and Scott, and a brother, James and wife, Earline.

A memorial service will be held in New Jersey.

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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June Evelyn Halford Fleming, 88

June Evelyn Halford Fleming, 88, of Hendersonville died on Friday Dec. 27, 2013, at Lake Pointe Landing Life Care Center.

She was born, Jan. 7, 1925, in Inman, S.C. Her parents are the late Furdellia Lyda of Edneyville and Charles W. Halford of Inman.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Clay Eugene Hyder who died in 1943 in a motorcycle accident shortly after their marriage, as well as her second husband and father of her children Fred Fleming, Jr. and a son Kerry .

June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Shelia and Kimberly, two sons, Jack and Ricky, six granddaughters and eight great -grandchildren.

She attended Edneyville School with the class of 1937. She was also a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held at Shepherd Memorial Park at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, with Reverend Jeff Tankersley officiating with burial to follow.

We wish to thank the staff at Lake Pointe Landing Life Care Center, for the love and care given to our mother and grandmother. This special care meant so much to each family member.

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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Barbara Kim Constance, 53

Barbara Kim Constance, 53, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Dorothy M. Jarboe

Dorothy M. Jarboe was born on Nov. 17, 1921, in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Couchman) Maguire. She married John Gerald Jarboe on Dec. 27, 1952, in Louisville.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Margaret Jarboe Ping. She is survived by three daughters and two sons, Ann (John) Brzuskiewicz of Fountain Hills, Ariz.,, Pat (Fred) Kaplan of Crown Point, Ind.,, Tom (Laurie) Jarboe of Bowie, Md., Jim Jarboe of San Francisco; Jeanne (Rodney) Merkle of Bloomington, Ill., and eight grandchildren.

Dorothy earned a bachelor of arts in social science (1943) from Nazareth College (now Spalding University) and a masters in psychology (1945) from Fordham University, at a time when most women did not pursue education to that level. She was a dedicated social worker, clinical psychologist, college teacher, basketball coach, housewife, mother, grandmother, and caretaker of elderly parents.

She was a resident of Henderson County for 27 years and an active member of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. She was a volunteer and supervisor at Interfaith Assistance Ministry for nearly two decades.

Dorothy enjoyed entertaining friends and family, traveling, playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles, reading, sports, swimming, and quilting.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel downstairs at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville, 208 7th Ave West, Hendersonville, NC 28791 at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2014. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN or a charity of your choice.

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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Kenneth Edward "Ken" Wilkins, 54

Kenneth Edward "Ken" Wilkins, 54, of Hendersonville went to be with our Lord Jesus Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at his home.

Ken grew up in Henderson County and graduated from East Henderson High School. He worked at Federal Paperboard in East Flat Rock and Meritor in Fletcher.

Ken grew up loving basketball and football and loved to farm and play music.

He was the son of Doris Edney Wilkins of Hendersonville and the late Dave Edward Wilkins.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his two daughters, Jennifer Wilkins Kapustka of Simpsonville, S.C., and Summer Nicole Wilkins of Asheville; 2 grandchildren, Gavin Talsky and Nicholas Kapustka; one brother, Dwight David Wilkins of Hendersonville; two sisters, MeLisa Wilkins Bissonnette of Hendersonville and Patricia "Trish" Wilkins Searcy and her husband Chesley of Hendersonville and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Kings Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Capell and Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Kings Grove Baptist Church and at other times will be at the home of Trish and Chesley Searcy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building one, Asheville, N.C. 28801.

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

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Dr. Paul E. "Pete" Hill

Dr. Paul E. "Pete" Hill of Flat Rock passed away on Dec. 24, 2013, at the age of 88.

Dr. Hill was born and reared in Murphy. He was a physician with an active medical practice of 50 years, having worked in family medicine in his native town of Murphy, followed by a practice in internal medicine in Hendersonville until his retirement in 1991.

He is survived by his wonderful wife of 60 years, Vera Howse Hill of Flat Rock, a nurse whom he met and married at Duke University while in Medical School; a son Paul and his wife Dorcas of Johnson City, Tenn.; daughter Kathryn Vanderslice and husband Scott of Salisbury; four grandchildren Mark Vanderslice wife Jennifer, Tyler Vanderslice, wife Amber; Brittany Soques, husband Danny, and Jenna Grace Hill; and great grandson Asaph Vanderslice.

He was preceded in death by parents Dr. J.N. Hill and Kathryn Bayless Hill of Murphy; a brother, Dr. J.N. Hill II, and three sisters, Ann Hill, Mildred Payne, and Jane Reynolds.

After graduating from Murphy High School, Pete volunteered and entered the Army Air Corp and served as an Army Air Corp Navigator. He felt it a great honor to fly, more than 60 years later with the Henderson County Honor Air to the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC, along with other World War II veterans of all branches of service.

He received a BA degree from WCU, a Master degree from the UNC at Chapel Hill, and his MD degree from the Duke University School of Medicine. He was a 50–year member of the AMA, NC Medical Society, a member of the American Academy of GP and AAFP Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine., and served on the medical staff of Pardee Hospital. In addition, he was particularly proud to have chaired the Murphy City Schools Board of Education during their successful integration. He was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and served in Hospital Visitation Ministry for many years

Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial at Shepherd Memorial Park will follow the funeral service.

Contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739.

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George "Bruce" Layne, 86

George "Bruce" Layne, 86, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at his home.

A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late George A. and Serepta Osteen Layne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dot Layne; a brother, Ed Layne and a sister, Lois Layne.

Mr. Layne served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Military Police Officer and afterward enlisted in the Navy Reserves and worked as a machinist all of his life. He was a Deacon for over 40 years with Flat Rock 1st Missionary Baptist Church. He was a fan of the Braves and NASCAR and was also a clock maker.

He is survived by a son, Terry Layne and his wife Laurie of Hendersonville; two daughters, Janet McGuinn and her husband Mike of Sunny View and Joy Thompson and her husband Jerry of Hendersonville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Smith and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 28, 2013, in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Dr. Mike Whitson will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Care Partners, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 2873.

A guestbook is available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Dollie M. Ramey, 57

Dollie M. Ramey, 57, of Hendersonville passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at her
home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Gravely and Betty Gravely McAbee, step-father Leon McAbee, a daughter, Pamela Ramey and a sister, Eula Fay Jones.

She was a member of Dana Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Herbert Ramey; a son, Jason Ramey and his wife Kylene of Hendersonville; a daughter, Tammy L. Surrett of Indiana; two sisters, Margaret Dalton of Hendersonville and Linda Romero of Raleigh, NC; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and Dollie and Herbert's dog Abby.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at Dana Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. 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 in Dollie's name to The Humane Society of Hendersonville.

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

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Thomas L. Petitt, 72

Thomas L. Petitt, 72, of Flat Rock, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013.

A native of LaFollette, Tenn., he was a son of the late William Everett and Mary Elizabeth Kirkland Petitt. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Lou Lindsey and his maternal grandparents, Ida and Roscoe Kirkland.

He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and was an avid fan of Tennessee football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family and his beloved dogs, Missy and Sophie, and especially cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren.

Mr. Petitt is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Jeannie Anderson Petitt; two daughters, Symantha Gragg and her husband Shane and Heather Barnette and her husband Jimmy; two grandchildren, Thomas Barnette and Marina Gragg, all of Hendersonville; his brother, John Lindsey and his wife Lois of Caryville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service with military honors will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at Mud Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Greg Mathis will officiate. The family will receive guests from 3:30 until 5 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Humane Society, 1214 Greenville Highway Hendersonville, NC 28792.

A guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Sandra L. Ponder, 55

Sandra L. Ponder, 55, of Hendersonville passed away, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at her
home.

Jackson Funeral Service will announce the arrangements.

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George "Bruce" Layne 86

George "Bruce" Layne, 86, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at his residence.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Inez Nevy Albetta, 96

Inez Nevy Albetta, 96, loving mother and devoted wife, died peacefully the morning of Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, at Spring Arbor West, Hendersonville, with her family by her side.

Inez was born in June, 1917, in Cumberland, Md., to the late Ralph and Erminia Nevy. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, and as a professional social worker, she assisted the poor throughout rural Allegany County in western Maryland. She moved to New York City after the Second World War, and was employed by the international division of the Westinghouse Corporation. It was there she met Frank Albetta, who was to become her husband of 67 years.

Inez and Frank raised their family in Oyster Bay, N.Y. As Frank's work required frequent and lengthy international travel, Inez was a solo parent for weeks at a time, but she was still active in Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and her church's Christian Mothers Society.

In 1990, Inez and Frank retired to Hendersonville, where she developed many loving friendships with neighbors, art league members, and fellow parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church. She worked as a volunteer in the Immaculata Catholic School library, and sewed costumes for the annual Passion plays. She and Frank were avid travelers and made many visits to Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Germany, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Inez was also a skilled and prolific oil painter. Her sense of beauty and style was further reflected in her sewing projects, her garden, and her hand-crafted holiday decorations.

Inez's loving and generous spirit, devotion to family, faith, and sense of humor were rewarded with a rich, full life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Aldo Nevy, and her sister Viola Nevy Orsinger. She is survived by her husband Frank, her son Frank, Jr. and daughter-in-law Kathryn Newton of Chapel Hill, daughter Christine of Longmont, Colo., daughter Gloria and son-in-law Frank Fabens of Seattle, Wash., and sister, Florence Nevy Lander of Dayton, Ohio. She also leaves behind four grandsons, one granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, at with a reception lunch immediately following. Inez will be laid to rest at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Inez's family members extend their thanks to the staffs of Four Seasons Hospice and of Spring Arbor West, who provided loving care for our wife and mother for almost two years.

Jackson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

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Judy Beddingfield Sinyard Wright, 65

Judy Beddingfield Sinyard Wright, 65, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, suddenly at her home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County and was preceded in death by her first husband, Sam Sinyard, her parents, Zeb and Lucy Rhodes Beddingfield and a grandson, Sgt. Stephen Matthew Baynard.
She retired from Wilsonart after 20 years.

She is survived by her loving husband of four years KW Wright; three daughters, Cheryl
Baynard and her husband Randall of Naples,  Cheree Tallant and her husband Mat of Mountain Home and Kristan Marie Carmonne and husband John of Maryland; a son, Kenneth Bradley Wright of Arden; a brother, Jimmy Beddingfield and his wife Linda of Dana; a sister, Jerry Myers and her husband Harrell of Naples; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at Upward Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Chandler and Rev. Dan Blackwell officiating. Burial will follow at Dana Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jackson Funeral Service and at other times will be at the home.

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

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June King Edney Stepp

Mrs. June King Edney Stepp, 91, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Elizabeth House.

Mrs. Stepp was born July 13, 1922, to Henry Grady Edney and Minnie Leigh Waters Edney. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene "PawPaw" Stepp; three sons: Ronnie Kershaw, Ricky Stepp, and Boe Stepp; and three brothers: Dwight, Kermit, and Grady.

Mrs. Stepp is survived by her sister, Mildred Lyda; five children: Karl D. Kershaw and wife, Junko, Kathy McDonald and husband, Chuck, Jeannie Pistilli, Ruthie Stepp Harrison, Tammy Jackson and husband, John, Patty Miller and husband, Gene; 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude and love to Charlene and Roy King for their love and care of their "Nanny." The family also thanks Brenda Cairnes and her family for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion For Life, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 to show appreciation for their support and care.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at King's Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

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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James "Jim" Davidson, 85

Mr. James "Jim" Davidson, 85, a native of Hendersonville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at 6:46 p.m.

Jim was born to the late Jesse and Gertie Davidson on Aug. 2, 1928. He was the youngest and last remaining sibling of seven brothers and sisters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He enjoyed the outdoors, reading and most of all, riding his tractor. He will be truly missed. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary.

Jim is survived by two children: Mike Davidson, Kathy Rhodes and husband, Michael; two grandchildren: Bradley Rhodes and wife, Ernesta, Justin Davidson and wife, Melissa; and two great-grandchildren: Caselyhn and Braeden Rhodes.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for him during the past three months. We express special appreciation to the caregivers at Elizabeth House for not only taking good care of him, but also good care of our family.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends before and after the services in Jim's home.

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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Victoria Case, 59

Victoria Case, 59, of Hendersonville and Palm Springs, Calif., passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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William "Bill" W. Vogt

Mr. William "Bill" W. Vogt, 92, of Hendersonville died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.

Bill was a member of Fletcher Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Ralph Workman's Sabbath School Class. He was retired from Review & Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, Md., with 42 years of service. Bill enjoyed traveling, working on the lawn and flowers, and volunteered for Park Ridge Hospital. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, John Floyd, Carl, and Robert.

Mr. Vogt is survived by his wife of 70 years, June Vogt, sisters, Pauline Templeman of Hendersonville, Shirley Schmachtenberg and husband, Dick of Leonardtown, Md., and a host of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to It Is Written Television, Box O, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

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Marcella Nicholls Fedor

Marcella Nicholls Fedor, 88, of Hendersonville died Wednesday Dec. 11, 2013, at the Elizabeth House.

A native of Iron Mountain, Mich., Marcella, the eldest daughter of their five children was born Jan. 27, 1925 to the late Walter Henry and Florida Poitrus Nicholls. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her step-father, Guy Young; her husband, Andrew Joseph Fedor; her son, Stephen Robert Fedor; and her brother, Alfred Nicholls.

Marcella was a 1943 graduate of Kingsford High School in Kingsford, Mich.. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Chicago to work as a supervisor for Illinois Bell Telephone Company until her marriage to Andrew in 1949.

She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in LaGrange, Ill., and was involved in the Altar Flower Arrangements, member of the Women's Book Club, worked as the school librarian and was a Girl Scout Leader. While living in LaGrange she was a member of the LaGrange Rose Garden Society, the Village Field Club. After coming to Hendersonville, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Women's guild, Hendersonville Country Club as well as an active member of the Henderson County Diabetes Coalition.

She is survived by son, Andrew John Fedor of Hendersonville; her daughters, Patricia Ann Sortwell and her husband, Christopher of Texas, Pamela Jo Ann Fedor of Hendersonville; two grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth Sortwell and Michael T. Sortwell both of Texas; her brothers, Robert S. Nicholls and his wife, "Dolly", Walter J. Nicholls and his wife, Vivian of California; her sisters, Glada A. Longpre and her husband, Merrill of Colorado, JoAnne M. Conery of Wisconsin; her sister-in-law, Carol Nicholls of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her. She and her husband Andrew enhanced the lives of many families when they resided in LaGrange, IL as well as in Hendersonville.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Schratz celebrating. Entombment will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Society Foundation for Research and Treatment, www.diabetes.org.

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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James Ray Extine "Penland"

ETOWAH — Mr. James Ray Extine "Penland", 57, of Etowah has died.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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James C. "Red" Peace, 91

James C. "Red" Peace, 91, of Hendersonville went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, Dec.14, 2013.

He was a native of Henderson County and a son of the late Luther and Ida Capps Peace. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lorie"Marie" Kirkpatrick Peace; great-nephews, Eric and Matthew Mahaffey; three sisters and two brothers.

Mr. Peace served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was employed by and retired from Kimberly Clark. He was a member of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his three nieces and caregivers, Diane Mahaffey and husband Donnie, and their children, Michael Mahaffey and wife Jessica, Lyndsay and Elysabeth Mahaffey, Debbie Garren and husband David, and son Chandler Garren, Patricia Brown and husband Steven; and many more nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Youngblood officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of Lewis and Nola Franklin, Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher.

Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.

A sympathy card and online register book is available by visiting www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arragnements.

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