Ronnie Buckner

On Sunday morning, June 23, 2013 the trumpets in Heaven sounded announcing the arrival of God's newest angel, Ronnie Buckner, following a courageous battle with declining health.

A native of Asheville, he was born on March 17, 1947, to Frank H. and Grace Fisher Buckner. Before moving to Hendersonville in 1970 he graduated from North Buncombe High School and attended Blanton's Business College. He worked at DuPont/Sterling/Agfa for 33 years where he was also on the Fire Brigade and a first responder.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, loved to go fishing, watch NASCAR and play golf. He was an avid supporter of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission and local police and fire departments.

He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Plemmons Buckner; and his son, Tim Buckner of Cosby, TN.

A funeral service will be held at 2: p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at the funeral home.

Flowers are being accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple St., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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

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

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Douglas Glenn Davis, 59

Douglas Glenn Davis, 59, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

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Hazel Karter Daniel

Hazel Karter Daniel passed from this life gently and with dignity at her home in Etowah on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 3:25 p.m.

Funeral services for Mrs. Daniel, age 87, formerly of Cullman, Ala., will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cullman at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013.

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

Hazel is survived by a daughter, Saundra Daniel Cuyler (Dick); son, Larry Arthur Daniel (Sonya); sister, Joan Karter Pedota; sister-in-law, Eloise Daniel Meyer (Del); three granddaughters, Lindsey Karter Bosso (Ryan), Lydia Kathryn Lorang (Kenneth), and Lauren Alyssa Prosser (Aaron). She has three great grandchildren: Karter Elijah Lorang, Ava Shaw Bosso, and Natalie Brynn Bosso.

To read more and sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Aline L. Hansens

ASHEVILLE — Aline L. Hansens, 96, of Givens Estates died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, following complications from injuries suffered in a car accident.

Born Jan. 27, 1917, the daughter of Gustav and Fannie Rudolphi, she spent her early years in Nauvoo, Ill. She received a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in fine arts in 1938. She was an accomplished artist who worked as a chartist for General Motors Company in Detroit. In 1944, she married Dr. Elton Hansens and moved to North Brunswick, N.J., where they resided until 1981. Her artistic work and scientific illustrations won significant recognitions. Her pen and ink work was exhibited at the Hunt Botanical Library of Carnegie-Mellon University, where it is now in their permanent collection. Four of her paintings were exhibited at the First International Exhibit of Botanical Art in Johannesburg, South Africa, and two paintings were exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. She illustrated 9 books, numerous scientific journals and publications and was a member of the guild for Natural Science Illustrators.

In 1981, she moved to Western North Carolina, living in Hendersonville and finally at Givens Estates in Asheville, where she and her husband enjoyed travelling throughout the U.S., pursuing interests in photography, teaching and also botanizing with the Western Carolina Botanical Club. They considered community service important and took an active role in local activities.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the Thomas Coke Chapel, Givens Estates.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elton and Aline Hansens Charitable Fund at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr #300, Asheville, NC 28803.

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

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

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Preston L. “Sandy” Jackson, 69

Preston L. "Sandy" Jackson, 69, of Hendersonville died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home after a period of declining health.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice McCrain Arledge; sister, Louise J. Hill; and brother, Kenneth L. Jackson.

Sandy served as a homicide detective for the Henderson County Sheriff's Department for 21 years. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sarah Pruitt Jackson of Hendersonville; his daughters, Kelly Jackson Raines and husband, Rodney, of Hendersonville and Tami Jackson Watkins and husband, Eric, of Atlanta, GA; three granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth Bishop, Taylor Marie Bishop and Lauren Elizabeth Raines; one great-granddaughter, Makayla Elizabeth Bishop; two sisters, Joan Thompson of Hendersonville and Shirley Hyder and husband, Danny, of Etowah; brother, Larry Jackson and wife, Debra, of Flat Rock; a number of nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Sassy.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Reverends Ray Talley and Dan Holbert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

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

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Julia May Caglione, 91

Julia May Caglione, 91, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2013, in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Jonathan Jenkins will officiate.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

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Phyllis Cissne, 89

Phyllis Cissne, 89, of Hendersonville passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Richard Gene Jones, 60

Richard Gene Jones, 60, of Hendersonville went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was a son of the late Clem and Linnie Childress Jones, and the husband of the late Eula Fay Jones. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Ray Jones. He worked with Magnavox for twenty-five years, and General Electric for seventeen years. He was a member of Dana Baptist Church.

Survivors include a sister, Lois Maze of Hendersonville; a brother, Joel Ray Jones and Cheryl of Kings Mountain, NC; two nieces, Donna Short and her husband Ronald of Grover, NC, Lynn Dodd and her husband Andy of Clayton, GA; and a number of other nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Shuler Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dan Blackwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 pm prior to the service in the chapel.

An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneral home.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Betty Jones, 90

Betty Jones, 90, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Marcia D. Lupton, 80

Marcia D. Lupton, 80, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Cheryl Clemens, 68

Cheryl Clemens, 68, died suddenly and peacefully on June 12, 2013 at home after a struggle with cancer.

She was born on November 30, 1944 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late, Arthur Zebedee and Lucille Eileen McDonald.

At a young age Cheryl loved horseback riding and always had a strong passion for living life. Cheryl graduated from Groves High School and received her bachelor's degree from Albion College and her master's degree from Oakland University.

In 1984, Cheryl met the love of her life, Howard Clemens. They left their teaching jobs in south Florida to start their lives together in the mountains of North Carolina. They ran and operated a family business together for over 29 years.

Cheryl had a passion for the Lord and an unconditional love for her children. She also had a passion for the people in Mexico where she spent over 10 years doing mission work. Cheryl was a member of Vision Jesus.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Clemens; her three children, Tiffany Clemens, Kristen Clemens, AJ Clemens; her "adopted" daughter, Leila Sydykova and many other close friends. Not only close by but friends of her heart in Mexico.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Vision Jesus with Rev. Mauricio Mercado officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made Cheryl's memory to His Servants Ministries, PO BOX 1580, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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

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

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Julia May Caglione, 91

Julia May Caglione, 91, of Hendersonville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Shuler Funeral Home will announce arrangements.

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Patricia A. Flynn, 57

Patricia A. Flynn, 57, of East Flat Rock, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Pardee Hospital.

A memorial service will be at 2PM Thursday in the chapel of Forest Lawn 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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Patricia A. Flynn, 57

Patricia A. Flynn, 57, of East Flat Rock, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home will announce the arrangements.

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Martha Goode Souther, 82

Martha Goode Souther, 82, of Mills River passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Sarah Goode. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Vonnie, Julian, and James, and one sister, Oveda Owens.

For 29 years, Mrs. Souther served as a bus driver for Mills River Elementary School. She was a member of the Mills River Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Mills River Presbyterian Church. She dearly loved her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was lovingly known as "Butch" by her husband.

Mrs. Souther is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Thomas Souther of Mill River; two daughters, Barbara Cox and husband, Jerry, of Etowah, and Carolyn Christianson and husband, Fred, of Horse Shoe; four grandchildren, Shelley Earley; Brian Cox and wife, Marque; Scott Orr and wife, Stacy; and Candace Duncan; six great-grandchildren, Allison and Katelyn Earley, Maggie and Josie Cox, Hailee Orr, and Shawna Gilliam; several nieces and nephews; and by her best friends, Ruby, Nancy and Joan.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the Mills River Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Clyde Bryson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday at Shuler Funeral Home.

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

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Doris Ann Wilkie Baldwin, 78

Doris Ann Wilkie Baldwin, 78, of Hendersonville passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Born in Fletcher, she was the daughter of the late Grover C. Wilkie and Jennie Geneva Dockings Wilkie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John William Baldwin who died in 2001; granddaughter, Jena Baldwin; grandson, Nathanael Baldwin; and siblings, Margaret Youngblood, Katherine Ruth, Grady Wilkie, Madge Sigman, Claude Wilkie, Violet Wood, Clarence Wilkie and Edith Reed.

Mrs. Baldwin was a resident of Henderson County for more than 60 years and graduated from Fletcher High School in 1952. During her life, she also resided in Virginia, Illinois, California, Florida, South Carolina and Germany. She worked briefly in Washington, DC, retired from Sears and Roebuck in Hendersonville, and was most recently employed by the Henderson County Public Schools in its afterschool program, PSPM, for the last 15 years. She was a former member of Hooper's Creek Baptist Church and current member of Oak Forest Baptist Church in Fletcher.

Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her loving family, her children, Sheila Messer and husband, Charles; Shanel Edwards and husband, Joe; Sherry Baldwin Willis; Shane Baldwin and former wife, Becky Cornwell; and Shannon Baldwin and wife, Beth Senn; grandchildren, Shalon Pierce and husband, Travis; Shauna Williams and husband, Mark; Kendall Edwards; Seth Baldwin; Will Baldwin; and Anna Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Micah Pierce, Noah Pierce and Lathan Williams; brother, Carroll Wilkie; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 pm Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Hooper's Creek Baptist Church. Reverend Matt Williamson, Minister Jerry Senn, and Reverend Charles Magnet will officiate. Burial will follow at Patty's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 -3 PM at Hooper's Creek Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Forest Baptist Church, 484 Jackson Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at www.shulerfuneralhome.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Gerald Joseph McCarthy

FLAT ROCK — Gerald Joseph McCarthy, 91, of Flat Rock passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

He is survived by his loving wife, Alfrieda (nee Sorenson) and niece, Susan (Frank) Veyveris. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Gerald, parents, Eugene E. and Tess (nee Hackett) McCarthy, Sr, and his brother, Eugene E. McCarthy, Jr.

A World War II veteran, he was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. He attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. He moved to Michigan where he was the owner of the successful restaurant Hunter House in Birmingham. After retiring from the restaurant business, he moved to the Hendersonville area where he enjoyed a quiet life with his wife.

A memorial mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 208, 7th Ave West, Hendersonville, NC 28791.

A register book is available online 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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Isabella Grace Baldwin

Isabella Grace Baldwin, treasured infant daughter of Michael and Carrie Baldwin, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Mission Hospital. She was born May 31, 2013.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Brittany Baldwin; maternal grandparents, Cliff and Theresa Cagle; paternal grandparents, Beverly Metcalf and husband Neil and Grady Baldwin and wife Deborah; great-grandmother, Betty Jo Cagle; aunts, Andrea Baldwin and fiancé Joe, Crystal Montoya and husband Carlos; and cousin, Carina Montoya.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park with Rev. Carl Bishop officiating.

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

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Larry Ray Owen, 64

Larry Ray Owen, 64, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Loraine Plemmons

MILLS RIVER — Loraine Plemmons, 73, of Mills River, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

A native and life long resident of Henderson County she was born on Jan. 1, 1940, to the late Albert Capps and Georgia Davenport Capps. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Clifford and Lee Capps; and her sister, Margaret Miller.

She was a member of Horse Shoe First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her three daughters, Loretta Lanning and her husband Roger, Nora Capps, Sandra Norton and her husband Roy, all of Henderson County; her six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild her brother Alan Capps of Marcola, Ore.; her sister, Sue Leopard of Marcola, Ore., and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, at Horse Shoe Baptist Church with the Rev. Tollie Cunningham and the Rev. Jerry Liveley officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning an hour prior to the service at the church.

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

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

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