Frances Jackie Bell, 65

FLAT ROCK — Frances Jackie Bell, 65, of Flat Rock, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.

She was born on Nov. 17, 1947, in Tuxedo to the late Jack and Mary Frances Allen Bell and lived in Henderson County for most of her life.

She is survived by two daughters, Jackie Lene Johnson and Gara Avis Thompson; a son, Joseph Royce Thompson; one brother, Eddie Bell, of Charlotte; six grandchildren, and several nieces.

She was a loving friend to all.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Shepherd Memorial Park with Reverend Chris Hefner officiating.

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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Edith W. Reed

FLETCHER — Edith W. Reed, 88, of Fletcher, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of the late Grover and Jenny Dockins Wilkie and the wife of the late Cleofus Reed. She was also preceded in death by her son, Paul Grover Reed; her sisters, Katherine Ruth, Margaret Youngblood, Violet Wood, Madge Sigman; her brothers, Grady Wilkie, Claude Wilkie, and Clarence Wilkie.

She graduated from Fletcher High School in 1941, and was a long time employee of CTS of Asheville. She was a member of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was active in the Ladies Bible Class.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Reed Robinson and her husband, Perry, of Hendersonville; her son, Earl Reed of Hoopers Creek; her granddaughter, Laura O'Connor of Deep Gap; two grandsons, Timothy Reed of Atlanta, GA, Robert Reed of Winston Salem; two great-granddaughters; a loving daughter-in-law, Diane Reed Becker; her brother, Carroll Wilkie of Rock Hill, SC; her sister, Doris Baldwin of Clear Creek; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Phillip Youngblood officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service 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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Edith Garrett Keenum

Edith Garrett Keenum, 92, of Hendersonville entered into Heaven's Glory on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at the Elizabeth House following a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Bessie Roberts Garrett and the wife of the late Cloyce H. Keenum.

She is survived by her son, Charles H. Keenum, Sr. and his wife, Carola of Hendersonville; her daughter, Linda Keenum Tapp and her husband, John, of Greer, SC; her five grandchildren, Larry S. Hyder, Jr., LaShannon S. Hyder, Landon S. Hyder and his wife Stefanie, all of Greer, SC; Charles H. Keenum, Jr. and wife Cindy of Tega Cay, SC; Candi Keenum Wright and her husband, Dean, of Fairview; her great-grandchildren, Zachary and Emily Hyder; Reece and Maggie Keenum and Allie and Lauren Wright. She is also survived by her sisters, Lela King, of Rock Hill, SC and Susan G. Duncan of Hendersonville; her brother, Roland Garrett of Marble, NC and by numerous nieces and nephews. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 15.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday Feb. 22, 2013, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel with Reverend Robert Garren officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

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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David T. Gilliam

David T. Gilliam, 49, of Watertown, Tenn., formerly of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Anders Gilliam.

He was a 1981 graduate of East Henderson High School and later Western Carolina University. He worked as a production engineering manager, most recently at Permobile in Lebanon, Tenn. He had a great love of the animals on and off his farm, as well as boating and fishing. He was also a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Zirconia.

He is survived by his father Gene Gilliam and his wife, Ann; his brother, Doug Gilliam and his wife, Cathy; his sister, Renee Nolan and her husband, Neal, all of Hendersonville; four nieces and nephews, Megan Hill and her husband, Kurt, Miranda Mayo and her husband, GW, Zach Gilliam, Ariel Nolan; three great-nieces and nephews, Lance Hill, Camden Hill, Mahaylee Mayo; and many other loving family members.

The family wishes to extend our most sincere gratitude to Harry "Buzz" Bean and Frances Cobble and all of David's friends in Tennessee for the wonderful support and care he was given.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Blair Stewart and Reverend Roy Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Asheville, NC 2801.

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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Margaret Ballard Hill, 87

Margaret Ballard Hill, 87, of Flat Rock passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at her home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Louise Tankersley Ballard, her husband, Clyde Hill, her son, Mike Hill and nine siblings.

She had worked at JP Stevens in her early years but predominately was a loving housewife, mother and grandmother. She was very active in her church, Victory Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. God and family was the center of her life.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Hingenitz and her husband Ron of Flat Rock; one grandson, Joe Hingenitz of Flat Rock and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Victory Baptist Church on Orchard Road with Pastor Stanley Adcock officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to WGCR AM720, 3232 Hendersonville Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, or to Victory Baptist Church, 482 S. Orchard Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Gordon M. Prenier, 97

Gordon M. Prenier, 97, of Hendersonville, died on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Park Ridge Health.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Fletcher Park Inn.

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

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Gail Jones Garland, 63

ETOWAH — Gail Jones Garland, 63, of Etowah, died on Monday, August 27, 2012, surrounded by family in her home.

A native of Buncombe County she was born on March 10, 1949, in Asheville to the late Everett Jones and Hazel Lunsford Jones. She is also preceded in death by her grandmother, Josephine Jones and her adopted father Burgin Ducker, Jr.

She worked for the Department of Justice as a legal secretary, worked locally as a realtor and was a teacher's assistant at Avery's Creek Elementary. She was of the Baptist faith and a faithful member of Etowah Baptist Church.

She is survived by her loving husband, John Harold Garland Jr.; her two daughters, Mitzi LeeEllen Biney of Etowah, Lindsay Gail Garland of Greensboro; her grandson, Kenyon Biney of Etowah; her granddaughter, Abigail Garland of Etowah; her three brothers, Dale Ducker and his wife, Becky, Gary Ducker, Johnny Ducker and his wife, Donna all of Asheville; her sister, Angie Weaver and her husband, Chuck of Asheville; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Etowah Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Henderson officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Etowah Baptist Church, PO Box 326, Etowah, North Carolina 28729 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571, South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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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Edna Whittemore Hodge

Edna Whittemore Hodge of Hendersonville passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Elizabeth House.

No services have been planned.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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William Allen Cargile II, 58 & Dr. Leslie S.J. Cargile, 57

ZIRCONIA ­— Mr. William Allen Cargile II, 58, and Dr. Leslie S.J. Cargile, 57, of Zirconia died in Galveston, Texas.

The Cargile family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the community for your many thoughts and prayers. Services will be private.

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

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

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Clyde Hyder, 78

Our beloved husband, dad and papaw, Clyde Hyder, 78, of Hendersonville, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, August 27, 2012. He will be missed here but the family knows he is in Heaven shouting. He is having a Heavenly reunion.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Henderson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Alice Stepp Hyder and his siblings, Hoover, Clarence, Manson, Leonard, Hansel, Erna, Lois and Suzie.
He was a heavy equipment operator and an apple farmer and loved his Case and Deutz tractors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sue Jackson Hyder; one son, Rocky Hyder and wife Debbie of Hendersonville; one daughter, Linda Owenby and husband Frank of Hendersonville; two brothers, Julian Hyder and Glenn Hyder, both of Hendersonville; three granddaughters, Celena Brown and husband Mike, Stephanie Gilbert and husband Ian and Alicen Doll and husband Michael, all of Hendersonville; a grandson, Casey Owenby and wife Krissy of Hendersonville and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Sugarloaf Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Garren and Rev. Michael Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Thursday in the church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and at other times will be at the home.
Donations can be made to Sugarloaf Baptist Church, 3146 Ridge Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or the Elizabeth House, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.

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

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Victor Stern, 89

FLAT ROCK — Victor Stern, 89 of Flat Rock, died peacefully in the Elizabeth House on Aug 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

He grew up in NYC where he studied music, and where he met his wife, Joyce Fritz and married in 1944. They recently celebrated their 68th anniversary. They moved to Florida in 1947. Victor had a long and successful career as violist, performing with a number of orchestras, among them Fred Waring, Harry James, NBC, the Miami Symphony, the Greenville South Carolina Symphony, and the Asheville Symphony. He was Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the University of Miami from 1952 -1984. He was on the faculty of numerous summer music festivals, including the Brevard Music Center, the Marlboro Chamber Music Festival, and the Eastern Music Festival of Greensboro. Upon retiring in 1984 he moved to Flat Rock. He worked in the community for the benefit of the hard-of-hearing.

Victor is survived by his wife, Joyce, his three children, Ben Stern of Haifa, Israel; Ruth Samad of San Diego, CA, and Jessica Beir of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and six grandchildren.

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

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday Aug 29, 2012 at Agudas Israel Synagogue, 505 Glasgow Lane, Hendersonville NC, 28739 with Rabbi Philip Cohen officiating.

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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Commander Thomas J. Elliott, USN (Ret)

Thomas John Elliott, Sr. (Tom), 88, of Hendersonville, passed away, Monday, August 20, 2012, in the presence of his family into the loving arms of our Lord.

Tom was born on December 28, 1923 in Newburg, N.Y., to the late Henry John Elliott and Elizabeth Tosne McGee Elliott.

He began his naval career immediately following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor with Fighter Squadron 174 out of Barbers Point, Hawaii. There he met and married Margaret Greig Elliott from Hastings N.Y., December 23, 1947. Over the next 28 years, he served in a variety of naval aviation and communications assignments both afloat and ashore in California, Florida, Rhode Island, Trinidad, Virginia and Washington, D.C., After retirement from active duty, Tom worked in the commercial satellite market in the Washington, D.C., area for 12 years. In 1982, they moved to Hendersonville where for 25 years Tom served as president and administrator of the Oscar C. Rixson Foundation. In addition, he led a Bible study class at the First Baptist Church, served as an IRS volunteer tax preparer and the Carolina Village photographer.

From his first marriage he is survived by his two sons, Tom and Bill, and their families.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Smith, her daughter, Rhonda and her son, Tommy and his family.

A memorial service in celebration of his life will take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Carolina Village with Reverend John Rymer and Reverend Wally Shamburger officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Oscar C. Rixson Foundation, PO Box 19255, Asheville, NC 28815.

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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James A. Edwards

James A. Edwards, 88, of Hendersonville, died on Saturday, August 11, 2012.

A native of Detroit, MI he was born on August 24, 1923. He attended Michigan Tech until 1943 when he joined the United States Army Air Corps becoming a P-51 fighter pilot and gunnery instructor.

He was honorable discharged in 1945 and attended the University of Michigan where he earned a degree in business administration in 1948. Upon graduation he went to work at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance and worked his way up to General Agent where he headed up the Agency in Detroit, then Troy, MI.

He was always active in serving his community and was a member of the Lions Club, Rotary, and served as a member of the guardian ad litem group and SCORE in Hendersonville. He also enjoyed his role as mediator and one of the community advisors who visited various nursing homes in Hendersonville.

He loved hunting and fishing at the Pere Marquette Rod and Gun Club and golf where he was a member at Detroit Golf Club, then Kenmure and Hendersonville Country Club.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Lee; a son, Stephen "Steve" and his wife, Andrea of Hendersonville; a daughter, Amy and her husband, Mark of Irving, TX; a son, James Andrew and his wife, Lisa of Waterford, MI. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Scott Edwards, James Guyer, Daniel Guyer, Julia Guyer, Steffany LaBo and Heath Little; his great-grandchildren, Abby and Tradd Edwards, Karalina and Annika Guyer, Maya Little and Savannagh and Isabella LaBo and his brother, Tom Edwards of San Francisco.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. John in the Wilderness with Reverend John A. Morton officiating.

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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Kenneth Gregory Hudgins, Sr.

Kenneth Gregory Hudgins, Sr., 62, of Checotah, OK, formerly of Edneyville, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Checotah.

Born in Hendersonville, he was the son of the late Fred L. and Phyllis E. Hudgins of Edneyville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his aunt Vinia Hudgins.

He was a graduate of Edneyville High School and Craven Community College. He served 5 years in the United States Navy as a medic, and later became a registered nurse and worked at various hospitals across North Carolina, retiring from Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville in 2005. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed raising cattle, hunting, and fishing; his other hobbies included traveling, movies, and photography.

He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Smith; his son, Kenneth Gregory Hudgins II and daughter-in-law, Leah Chang; his grandchildren, Winter Hudgins and Logan Smith; and his brother Vincent Hudgins. He is also survived by his first wife, Judy L. Durham; his second wife, Katharine Parrish; and many loving family, friends, and pets.

A funeral service in celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2012, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Edneyville with The Rev. Harriet G. Shands officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall afterwards.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Thos. Shepherd & Son in Hendersonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Checotah Animal Shelter, c/o Kate Paris, P.O. Box 1083, Checotah, OK 74426 (www.checotahshelter.com).

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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Charlotte Carman

HIGHLANDS — Charlotte Carman died on July 24, 2012, at The Fidelia Eckerd Living Center in Highlands after a long period of failing health.

She was born, in Springfield, Massachusetts, May 16, 1924, the daughter of Ernest Westervelt Carman and Jessie Caton Carman.

Her older sister, Ann Gordon Carman Peavey, of Hendersonville,  survives her. Three older brothers, John Westervelt Carman, Edward Caton Carman, and James Russell Carman, predeceased her.

Miss Carman lived many years in Springfield and Wilbraham, Mass.. She attended the Springfield public schools and graduated from Classical High School. After graduation in 1946 from American International College in Springfield, for five years she worked for MassMutual Life Insurance Co., in the group department. In 1951, looking for something more rewarding to do with her life, she returned to AIC to take the courses necessary to prepare for a teaching career. At the end of one year she received another degree, an MA in Education.

Her teaching career began with the third grade at the Armory Street School in Springfield. A few years later she transferred to Springfield's Mary O. Pottenger School to teach the first grade. While at Pottenger, she helped pioneer the teaching of the controversial "New Math."

Miss Carman was active in several education associations: the NEA, SEA, PTA, and the Association for Childhood Education. She served on several special committees, including the social studies textbook selection committee, and held office in some of them. Miss Carman was always eager to learn what was new and important in her field, and adopt best practices.

In 1971 she was invited to join Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for teachers, and she remained an active member the rest of her life.

After teaching for 29 years in Springfield, Miss Carman took early retirement and moved to Hendersonville in 1982. The mark of a true teacher being that she never ceases to teach, Charlotte spent the next 10 years volunteering at Bruce Drysdale Elementary School, as a reading tutor in the Title I program. Only when that program ended did she stop teaching.

Her interests were many. She was a long-time member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, where she sang soprano in the choir. For many years hiked with the Carolina Mountain Club as well as with local hiking groups. She was active in the Hendersonville Library's activities. As a life member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEGHS), she took many trips with this group to the United Kingdom for genealogical research. Charlotte was very active in the General Society of Mayflower Descendants and in the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).

With her sister Ann, she traveled on NSDAR business to many locations in Europe, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Of all these organizations, the one closest to Charlotte's teacher's heart was the Tamassee DAR School in Tamassee SC. Charlotte, knowing that a stable home and dedicated teachers are crucial to a child's security and functioning, worked hard to raise funds for this residential school for children in crisis. The family asks that anyone wishing to make any gift in Charlotte's memory, rather than sending flowers, make a contribution to:Tamassee DAR School, P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686.

Charlotte was a sweet and affectionate aunt to her three generations of nephews and nieces. Even after years of progressive disability from Parkinson's Disease, her mind and memory remained sharp. She delighted in visits from friends and relatives, and she showed the keenest interest in every branch of her extended family.

A memorial service for family only will be held in the summer of 2013.

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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Janet Baker Chaudruc

HENDERSONVILLE — Janet Baker Chaudruc, 87, of Hendersonville, was taken to be with her Lord on August 5, 2012. She passed away after a valiant and graceful battle with COPD. She was supported in her journey by her family, as well as the kind staff of Carolina Village and Four Seasons Compassion for Life.

She was born Janet H. Baker on August 28, 1924 to the late Dorothy and Col. Herbert Baker at Fort Sheridan Army Base in Illinois. Col. Baker served our country as a member of the Army Medical Corps during World War I and Mrs. Baker was an English teacher. Their military family was stationed in Fort Sill, OK, Fort Benning, GA, in Hawaii and Fort Hoyle, MD.

She was a graduate of the Cathedral School of Mary's in Garden City, NY. She also attended Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts and graduated with honors in French. She was employed by the French Cultural Service as well as by the Socony Mobil Oil Company.

In 1946, she married Jerald P. Euster, a United States Naval Pilot. They were stationed in Groton, CT as well as Pensacola, FL. He later served as a pilot for the humanitarian, Dr. Thomas Dooley, helping the sick in third world countries. Mr. Euster died in an airplane crash in 1962. They had one daughter, Margaret Euster, who was born in New London, CT.

In 1964, Mrs. Chaudruc married Juan E. Chaudruc, a widower with 2 children, Denis and Lusandre. Mr. and Mrs. Chaudruc traveled extensively as part of his work as a consulting engineer. They lived in Chappaqua, NY, until they retired to Hendersonville in 1972. Sadly, Mr. Chaudruc succumbed to Alzheimer's disease in 1985.

During her years in Hendersonville, Mrs. Chaudruc volunteered for many organizations. She helped to found the Hendersonville Alzheimer's Support Group and was recognized for her 18 years of service by both the Alzheimer's Association of Western Carolina and by North Carolina Governor, James Martin.

In 1993, she completed a program of Theological Education for Ministry at The University of the South, School of Theology. She became a professed member of the 3rd Order, Society of St. Francis, a world-wide religious order of the Episcopal Communion.

Mrs. Chaudruc was an active member of her church, St. John in the Wilderness, where she was a member of the choir, alter guild, a lay reader, chalice-bearer, President of the Woman's Group and the Medical Loan Closet.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Sauer of Fredonia, NY; step-daughter, Lusandre Chaudruc of Pennsburg, PA; and a step-daughter-in-law, Jeannene Chaudruc, of Chicago, IL. She was blessed to have six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that memorial contributions be made to St. John in the Wilderness Church, 1905 Greenville Highway, P.O. Box 185, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Suite 105A, Asheville, NC 28801.

A memorial service in celebration of Janet's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at St. John in the Wilderness with the Rev. John A. Morton officiating.

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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Sgt. S. Matthew Baynard

NAPLES — Sgt. S. Matthew Baynard, 23, of Naples, died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State.

A native of Henderson County he lived in Naples for 18 years, graduating from Heritage Hall International School before deciding to serve and defend our country in the United States Army.

He was a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a member of Army Airborne Reconnaissance Special Forces, Charlie Company, 3rd Squadron, 38th Calvary Regiment, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, I Corp. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas Service Ribbon, two overseas bars, Airborne Wings and an Expert Marksmanship badge.

He was of the Baptist faith and a member at Oak Forest Baptist Church. He loved to go fishing, his dogs, his family and the Carolina Tar Heels! He was a five time All-American wrestler, belonging to the Strong & Courageous Wrestling Club in Hendersonville.

He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Chalker Baynard of Puyallup, WA; his son, Winston Baynard of the home; his parents, S. Randall Baynard and Cheryl Sinyard Baynard of Naples; his sister, Zebbi Baynard Sampler and her husband, Jason, of Naples and his brother Alec Baynard of the home. He is also survived by his Mamaw Jerry, his Poppy Harold Myers, his Gramma Judy, his Popa K.W. Wright, his Gramma Lou Baynard, his Mamaw Nina, his Papaw C. Don Reynolds; his aunt Cheree and uncle Mat Tallant, his aunt April Baynard; his nephews, Rome and Farris; his nieces, Adrienne and Ava; his cousins, Cody, Tyler and Jace Myers, Autumn and Jayde Tallant.

He had a contagious smile and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Naples Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul B. Chandler. Jr and the Rev. Richard Merck officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. A memorial service will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord with service information being announced at a later date.

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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Ruth Brown Mashburn, 103

HENDERSONVILLE — Ruth Brown Mashburn, 103, of Hendersonville, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living.

She was a western North Carolina native and member of First Baptist Church of Hendersonville.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David T. Mashburn Sr., three sisters and a brother.

She is survived by her son, David T. Mashburn Jr., and his wife, Mary and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Green Hills Cemetery, 25 New Leicester Highway, Asheville NC with Rev. Wally Shamburger officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Four-Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

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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Mary Lucille “Lucy” Heffner Holmes

LAUREL PARK — Mary Lucille "Lucy" Heffner Holmes, 88, of Laurel Park formally of Mills River, died at her residence on Sunday evening, July 15, 2012, after a period of declining health. She is a native and life long resident of Henderson County and a daughter of the late Bonnie Louise Nichols and Albert Granville Heffner.

She was married to the late Thomas James Holmes who died in 1999. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; Thomas Granville Heffner, Joe Lee Heffner, Bobby Sherrill Heffner, and Ray Ward Heffner; her sister, Elizabeth Heffner Orr.

She was a 1941 graduate of the former Mills River High School where she was the class Salutatorian. She attended Berea College in Berea, KY for two years. Upon her return to Mills River she then joined the Ecusta Paper Corporation in Pisgah Forest as a librarian and as the Assistant Recreational Director. Born with a beautiful voice and plenty of rhythm she soon endeared herself to the many musical activities that Ecusta offered to its employees under the direction of John Eversman. She traveled with the Ecusta Band as a vocalist including a trip to New York City as well as performing in many local venues. With a song in her heart and her love for the stage she enjoyed summer stock with the blossoming Flat Rock summer theatre of Robroy and Leona Farguar as a Vagabond Player. She made her film debut in "This is the Lord's Acre" in 1959, which dramatized the international Lord's Acre project of the Farmer's Federated filmed in the Mills River Valley.

Her love for being around young people endeared her to a 12-year-old volunteer, Kathy Quinn Brown, during her role as director of the Jr. Red Cross Chapter in Buncombe County. Their friendship has thrived and provided them both with more than 50 years of memories.

After her marriage in November of 1954, she settled into her cherished role of a doting mother, not only to her daughters, but later her grandchildren and to the many students whose lives she touched as a substitute teacher for more than 30 years in the Henderson County and Hendersonville City school systems. She continued to enjoy music as a charter member of the Hendersonville Chorale as well as a choir member of Mills River United Methodist Church and First Congregational Church for numerous years. She returned to the stage in 1979 in Hendersonville Little Theatre's production of "H.M.S. Pinafore" where she was perfectly cast as "Buttercup." She was a faithful member of the Mills River Chapter of the Ladies Red Hat Society, and was an instrumental volunteer in obtaining petition signatures to help with the incorporation of Mills River. She was proud of her Southern heritage, and growing up during the Depression provided her the ability to take weeks to eat a candy bar. She never met a stranger and found that diversity of people, different cultures and beliefs was simply a learning opportunity. She enjoyed reading and writing poetry and respected the solace that listening to nature brought her.

She is survived by her three daughters, Holly H. Yoest and her husband, Bill, of Raleigh, Melody H. Shepherd and her husband, Thos. R. of Flat Rock, Cherie R. Holmes and her husband, Mark Sandborn, of Asheville; her two granddaughters, Scarlett B. Pittillo of Hendersonville, Ashley E. Vaeth of Raleigh; her grandson, Tyler J. Sandborn of Winston-Salem; her great-grandson, Roman W. Pierson of Hendersonville; her step-granddaughter, Audrey Y. Lysko and her husband Paul of Cary, and many nieces and nephews.

The loving attentive care by Dr. James J. Caserio and his entire staff provided "Miss Lucy" with the ability to stay in her home, in conjunction with the professional and caring staff of Spring Arbor West as well as the round the clock care of her Bayada nurses. She felt very loved and comfortable

A funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at St. James Episcopal Church with the Rev. Eunice R. Dunlap officiating. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Mills River Public Library, 124 Town Center Dr # 1, Mills River, NC 28759.

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

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

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Maxine Champion Luther

Flat Rock — Maxine Champion Luther, 89, of Flat Rock, died on Sunday, July 15, 2012. at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.

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