James Edward “Jim” Norton, 89

James Edward “Jim” Norton, age 89 of Hendersonville, loving husband, dad, granddad, great-granddad, brother and friend to many, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 following a short period of declining health. Jim was born on March 26th, 1928 in Swannanoa; to the late Steven Ezra Norton and Vernie Mae Smith Norton. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Padgett Norton, step-daughter, Diane Cone and by sister, Sarah Modena Norton.

He was raised in Marion and lived in Asheville for most of his adult life before moving to Hendersonville. He retired as General Manager from Budweiser of Asheville and Fox Distributing of Shelby; he also was employed with Raeben/Triangle Stop in Hendersonville.

Jim loved his family, his church, children, golf, birds, camping and he was an avid Tarheel fan. He played minor league baseball (shortstop) with the Dunn Erwin Twins Tobacco State League. He was a lifetime member of Hendersonville Elks Lodge 1616 and Kedron Masonic Lodge #387. Jim’s philosophy was you had to be a friend to make a friend, and he was a friend to many. He was known to have a firm handshake and often said that you could tell the character of a person by their handshake. He also prided himself in remembering people’s names.

Left behind to cherish his memories are his wife of thirty-two years, Carolyn Peeler Norton; his five children, Karen Withrow and husband, Larry of Marion, Kevin Norton and wife, Kim of Weechi Wachi, FL, Rhonda Larimore and husband, Bill of Crystal River, FL, Pamela Coleman and husband, Tom of Juno Beach, FL, and Randy Norton (Ginger Teseniar) of Kings Mountain, NC; six grandchildren, Leslie Davis and husband, Troy of Seal Beach, CA, Greg Withrow and wife, Jenny of Marion, Natalie Truesdell and husband, Tyler of Cameron, NC, Colin Coleman (Loden Malone) of Charlotte, Summer Mobley of Kings Mountain and Stephanie McCall and husband, Lance of Camp Hill, PA; eight great-grandchildren, Abbigail, Noah and Cullen Truesdall, Harper and Carter Davis, Ryder and Rae Withrow and Kendall McCall; one sister, Ronell McCall and husband, Wayne of Marion; and a special nephew, Todd Anders and wife, Renee.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, February 5th, 2018 in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville officiated by the Reverend Dr. Mark Ralls and Reverend Christy Sharp. Burial will be private at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the church.

Flowers are accepted and appreciated, those who wish to make a memorial donation are asked to consider the Shriners Hospital For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr, Tampa, FL 33607.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

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Joe Hoyt Wilson, Jr., 58

Joe Hoyt Wilson, Jr., age 58 of Hendersonville, died January 26, 2018.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Thos. Shepherd’s Church St. Chapel with Reverend Joe Lund officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

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Christine J. Greene, 87

Christine J. Greene, 87, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018.
She was a native of Rockaway, NY and a daughter of the late William and Katherine Unkel. Christine was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. Greene, Sr.; sisters, Louise Davis, Ruth Albrecht and brother, William Unkel.
She was a life member of the Hendersonville Shrine Ladies’ Club.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Greene, William Greene and his wife Lynn, Linda and Theresa Greene; grandchildren, William Greene, Jordan Ruggiero and husband Dwayne; six nieces and one nephew.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm, Friday, January 18, 2018 at Shuler Funeral Home. The burial will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 23 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Hendersonville Shrine Club, P.O. Box 1901, Hendersonville, NC 28793.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.shulerfuneralhome.com.
Shuler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Joseph Flanagan, 91

Joseph Flanagan, 91, of Hendersonville, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2018. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Olga Rostkowski, age 97

Olga Rostkowski, age 97, passed away at Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville, Hendersonville, January 13, 2018.
Olga was born in Garfield, New Jersey. She moved to Hendersonville in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Theresa Joppa, her beloved husband Joseph and her brother Andrew.
She is survived by her sister, Alice Cebula of Hendersonville; nieces, Linda Liberatore and Michelle Joppa; and nephew Mark Joppa residing in Florida.
Olga was a member of Pinecrest Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville.
Many thanks to Dr. R Tryon and the staff of Carolina Reserve for the excellent care given to her for many years.
There will be no formal services.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Timothy Austin Owenby, 61

Timothy Austin Owenby, 61, of Edneyville, NC passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, December 22, 2017.

He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the son of
Clifford Owenby of Edneyville and the late Mabel Frye. He was a 1974
graduate of Edneyville High School and a 1976 graduate of Blue Ridge
Community College School of Mechanics. He was employed by Southeastern
Container in Enka, NC as a Maintenance Mechanic for 33 years.

Tim was a master mechanic with an uncanny ability to fix anything and everything.

A true family man, he was his father’s “right hand man” and
loved playing hide and seek with his grand kids and taking them on
tractor rides.

He was a member of Mountain Home Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are his loving wife of 38
years, Donna Williams Owenby; his daughter, Christal Beaird and her
husband, Ray, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; two grandchildren, Brooklynn and
Liam; a sister, Jean Heatherly, of East Flat Rock; a brother, Frank
Owenby, and his wife, Linda, of Dana; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Mountain
Home Baptist Church with Rev. Craig Garren officiating. Burial will
follow in the church cemetery. 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 to the Shriner’s Hospital For Children-Greenville,

950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 81, Edneyville, NC 28727.

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Sandra Robinson Lane, 59

Sandra Robinson Lane, 59, of Hendersonville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 2:52 PM.
She was preceded in death by her father, James L. Robinson.
She grew up in Falls Church, Virginia and graduated from Jeb Stuart High School.
She was a member of the Hendersonville First Baptist Church where she was a secretary.
She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Larry Lane; her daughter, Heather Lane of Hendersonville, NC; her son, Lee Lane and his wife Cookie of Hendersonville, NC; five grandchildren, Destiny, James, Logan, Alyssa and Haley; her mother, Margaret Robinson of Burlington, NC and two sisters, Resa Daniel of Burlington and Gail Richards of Washington State.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 30th at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter - 4 N. Blount Street - Suite 200 - Raleigh, NC 27601- http://webnc.alsa.org
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Mark Daniel McGraw, 40,

Mark Daniel McGraw, 40, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his home.

Mark was a native and lifeloong resident of Henderson County. He graduated North Henderson High School in 1995 and he went on to further his education receiving his bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University. Mark had a huge heart for people and he touched the lives of everyone that he came in contact with.

Mark shared a love of hot rod cars and car shows with his dad, Tony and their friends and often could be found under the hood of his 69 Chevy Nova.

He will be missed immesely by all his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 3 years, Becky McGraw; three daughters, Stephanie Trantham, Amanda Jarzyna and Katie Saffer; two sons, Jackson and Chase McGraw; his parents, Sam and Barbara McGraw of Hendersonville and Kris and Randy Gillis of Murfreesboro, TN; two sisters, Carrie and Tim Israel of Hendersonville and Karla and Jason Haffey of Gurnee, IL; a brother, Stephen and Jenny McGraw of Hendersonville; three grandchildren, Ella, Josie and Natalie; and multiple foster grandchildren; seven nieces, Sierra, Meredith, Amy, Hannah, Mina, Amelia and Mckinley and two nephews, Trey and Karson.

A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 29th at Mud Creek Baptist Church where he was a member. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM in the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to www.gofundme.com/marks-memorial
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Larry Steven “Fly” Morgan, 64

Larry Steven “Fly” Morgan, 64, of Mills River, NC passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Mountain View Assisted Living.

He was raised in Mills River and was the son of the late Myrtle
Lee “Bee” Morgan and Albert Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, O’Dell Morgan.

He had worked at Cranston Print Works for over 30 years and Eaton Corp.

Fly enjoyed his animals, fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Bailly of Raeford, NC
and Stacy Morgan of Hendersonville; five grandchildren, Gavin and Bryce
Bailly and Kayden, Kyrah and Karson Rilea; three brothers, Gary and
Wayne Morgan and Gene Moore and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 31st at
the Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Keith
Norris officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service
in the chapel.

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

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William David Harrelson, 87

William David Harrelson, 87, of Hendersonville, passed away at the Elizabeth House Tuesday, December 19, 2017 following a valiant struggle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Henderson County, the son of the late Robert Curtis and Loretta Thompson Harrelson.
He was a warm, caring person that could converse with anyone and never met a stranger. Being around family was a highlight for this man called David, Dad or Paw Paw. His great sense of humor, quick wit, silly jokes and stories for every occasion will be greatly missed. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fishing was a hobby that he shared with his grandchildren through the years. Much of his time was spent outdoors doing yardwork, gardening or growing small fruits.
He was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church. His career was in sales and retail, working for a number of years as Belk’s assistant manager. After retiring, he worked at General Electric in Hendersonville.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris Lancaster Harrelson; children, Yvetta Nix (Edwin) of Hendersonville, Davon Harrelson (Pam) of Greenville, SC, and Kim Geffers (Randy) of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Brent Nix (Sara), Natalie Van Pelt (Brad), Tyler Nix (Mandy), Julie Worley (Bryan), Justin Harrelson (Taylor), McKenna Geffers and Colson Geffers; great-grandchildren, Kenley, Greer, Katelyn, Liam, Claire, Cyrus, Caleb, Cypress, Keira and Andy; sister, Patsy Johnston; and brother, Bob Harrelson.
A funeral service will be at 2:00pm Saturday, December 23, 2017 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Davon Harrelson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 1-2:00pm. Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Please visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com for online condolences.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Tammy Ashe Upright

Tammy Ashe Upright of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 23rd
at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Friday
night from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the church.

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

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Maeco Kenneth Pace, 78

Maeco Kenneth Pace, 78, of Flat Rock, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Linda Starlyn Stepp, 67

Linda Starlyn Stepp, 67, of Hendersonville, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, December 11, 2017 at Cherry Springs Assisted Living.
She was the daughter of the late George Raymond and Mary Vess Stepp.
She liked to draw and crochet.
She is survived by two sons, Michael Lyda of Travelers Rest, SC and Brian Cantrell of Bartow, FL; two granddaughters, Hannah and Michelle Lyda and a brother, David Dill of Hendersonville.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jackson Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Stepp Family Cemetery (Stepp Mill Road).
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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William Burl “Bill” Robinson, 85

William Burl “Bill” Robinson, 85, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017.

He was born and raised in Mitchell County, NC and was preceded
in death by his wife, Rachel C. Robinson, his parents, Marvin and Venie
Biddix Robinson and a daughter, Cathy Brown.

He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne, a member of the
Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616 and a member of the Hendersonville First
Baptist Church.

He enjoyed woodworking, reading, boating, camping and watching old westerns.

Bill is survived by three children, Robbie Robinson and his wife
Lana of Tucson, AZ, Tammy Sama and her husband John of Hendersonville,
NC, Steve Robinson and his wife Heidi of Tampa, FL; seven grandchildren,
seven great grandchildren and seven siblings, Marlene, Betty Ann,
Donald, Ernest, Phillip and Sheila.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 3:00
PM at the Hendersonville First Baptist Church Chapel with a celebration
of life following with Rev. Steve Scoggins officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Storehouse, PO Box 6146, Hendersonville NC 28793.

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

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Guy William Snider 75

Guy William Snider 75, of Flat Rock went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 06, 2017 at the Elizabeth House after a lenthy illness
He was the son of the late Paul William and Beulah Black Snider. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffery Dale Snider, his maternal grandparents Guy and Irene Black his paternal grandparents, Bry and Bessie Cater and a brother and sister Billy and Judy Snider.
A brick mason / builder, Guy was a jack of all trades. He loved to fish and coach baseball.
He especially loved watching his grandsons play baseball and soccer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Ethel Frisbee Snider, a daughter Carolyn Parris Hall and her husband Gregg of Pisgah Forest NC, four grandchildren, Ethan Hall of Pisgah Forest, Caleb Hall of Pisgah Forest and his girlfriend Deana Belcher of Fletcher, Bret McKenzie Snider and Drew Clark both of Hendersonville, three sisters, Martha Whitman and her husband Rev. Raymond Whitman of Six Mile, SC, Faye Stancil and her husband Charles and Janice Ramey and her husband Larry all of Central, SC and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Service will be held Saturday December 09, 2017 at 2 PM at Tracy Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Clyde Gravely and Doug Carroll officiating. Ethan Hall, Caleb Hall, Chuck Grant, Clyde Amos, Thomas Henderson and Steve Parris will serve as Pallbearers and Larry Ramey and Robert Henderson will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 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 memorials may be made to : Tracy Grove Baptist Church; 538 Tracy Grove Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or to Po Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Atha Arrowood Wooten (Marie)

Atha Arrowood Wooten (Marie), passed away on December 3rd, 2017. She was born July 27, 1924 in the majestic mountains of Yancey County, NC.
A loving and strong willed woman took flight this past Sunday. She left behind two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren, and a plethora of great grand children, great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. When asked once how she wanted people to react to her passing, Atha Marie replied, “I want them to have a party...”. How can we celebrate living without celebrating our greatest adventure.

In lieu of flowers, make donations in memory of Marie Arrowood Wooten to your local community hospice programs. The family will be having a private ceremony.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Nancy Gayle Orrell, 62,

Nancy Gayle Orrell, 62, of Flat Rock, NC passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 peacefully at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vietnam War Veteran- James Edward Orrell, a daughter, Melissa Stumpf, a brother, Roger Lee Perry and her father, Dick Perry.
She is survived by her mother, Hazel May Perry of Spotsylvania, VA; a sister, Patti Perry of Spotsylvania, VA; three children, Mandolyn Orrell of Hendersonville, NC; Ed Orrell of Candler, NC and James Adam Orrell of Indianapolis, IN; Gary Stumpf son in law of Flat Rock, NC.; nine granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held locally. Her final resting place will be in her hometown of Spotsylvania, VA.
Donations may be made to
https://epilepsyfoundation.givenow.stratuslive.com/donate

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

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Nancy Gayle Orrell, 62

Nancy Gayle Orrell, 62, of Flat Rock, NC passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 peacefully at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vietnam War Veteran- James Edward Orrell, a daughter, Melissa Stumpf, a brother, Roger Lee Perry and her father, Dick Perry.
She is survived by her mother, Hazel May Perry of Spotsylvania, VA; a sister, Patti Perry of Spotsylvania, VA; three children, Mandolyn Orrell of Hendersonville, NC; Ed Orrell of Candler, NC and James Adam Orrell of Indianapolis, IN; nine granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held locally. Her final resting place will be in her hometown of Spotsylvania, VA.
Donations may be made to
https://epilepsyfoundation.givenow.stratuslive.com/donate

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

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Heather Lyda Moore 35

Heather Lyda Moore 35 of Hendersonville died unexpectedly Sunday at
Mission Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles "CD"
Lyda and Brenda Edwards Livingston. She is survived by her children
Hunter, Hannah and Haylea
whom she was so proud of and her sisters Penny Darby, Crystal Lyda and
Kelly Sharp.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.

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Warren Albert Nuss, 79

Warren Albert Nuss, 79, of Hendersonville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2017 at the Elizabeth House.
Jackson Funeral Service and Crematory will announce the arrangements.

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