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Funeral service is set for Sallie 'Piggie' Thompson
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A funeral service has been set for Sallie Florence Mauldin Thompson, who passed away Friday, April 22, following an extended illness. Read Story »
Tags: news obituaries | Sallie Thompson | Harrys & Piggys
Henderson County Business
'The heart of this place,' Harry's & Piggy's matriarch dies at age 87
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Tags: news obituaries | Sallie Thompson | Michael Thompson | Harrys & Piggys | Todd Thompson
Henderson County News
Bill Drake, grocer, gun shop owner and county commissioner, dies at age 79
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William T. “Bill” Drake, a Henderson County native and lifelong resident who served on the Board of Commissioners from 1978 until 1990, including eight years as chair, died Saturday, March 19, at Pardee Hospital after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma. He was 79. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Don't miss this week's Hendersonville Lightning
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Don’t miss this week’s Hendersonville Lightning. Read Story »
Tags: Hendersonville Lightning | news obituaries | Harley Stepp
Henderson County News
Harley Stepp, legendary trial lawyer, dies at age 87
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William Harley Stepp Jr., a legendary trial lawyer, community leader, successful real estate investor and sometimes developer, died on Saturday at age 87. Read Story »
Tags: Henderson County Bar Association | news obituaries | Harley Stepp
Henderson County News
Tributes pour in for George Wilkins Jr., musical soul of the Playhouse for many years
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Tributes poured in from friends, family and the Vagabond Nation when the world of musical theater got word that George Wilkins Jr. had passed away at age 74. Read Story »
Tags: Flat Rock Playhouse | news obituaries | George Wilkins
East Flat Rock Life
Oscar Isaacs, a barber and friend to all, dies at age 83
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Much of southern Henderson County is mourning the loss of longtime barber and community icon, Oscar Isaacs. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Steve Caraker, three-term council member who fought to save Grey Mill, dies
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Steve Caraker, who won a seat on the Hendersonville City Council after a citizen uprising against a high-rise condo downtown and went on to serve three productive terms, died suddenly Tuesday at Pardee UNC Health care, the city said in a news release. Read Story »
Tags: Grey Hosiery Mill | news obituaries | Steve Caraker
Henderson County Business
Bill Stakias, supermarket manager and Lion leader, dies at age 92
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William “Bill” Stakias, a longtime well-liked supermarket manager who was active in the Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and veterans groups, died peacefully at his home in Laurel Park home on March 3 at age 92. Read Story »
Henderson County News
Tom Orr, leader of theater and lover of local history, dies at age 81
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Thomas E. "Tom" Orr, whose abiding love for his hometown and passion for theater and local history led him to highlight and celebrate the heartbeat of Hendersonville for five decades, died Sunday at Pardee Memorial Hospital after several weeks of failing health, friends said. Read Story »
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Etowah News
Malvern 'Buddy' West, longtime Etowah principal, dies at age 79
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Malvern Smith "Buddy" West, a native of Hendersonville and longtime principal of Etowah Elementary School, died Wednesday at the Carolina Village Medical Center after battling Parkinson’s disease for four years. He was 79. Read Story »
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Fletcher Four Seasons Politics
Charlie Messer's funeral service to be Tuesday at WHHS
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A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in the West Henderson High School Auditorium, for Charlie Messer, the long-serving Henderson County commissioner who died Friday at the age of 66. Read Story »
Tags: Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer | news obituaries
Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
Charlie Messer, longtime county commissioner, dies at age 66
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Charlie Messer, a devoted advocate for Henderson County as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the past 20 years and a tireless promoter especially of parks improvement, died early Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 66. Read Story »
Tags: Henderson County Commissioner Charlie Messer | news obituaries | 2020 Board of Commissioners election
Henderson County News
'Dit' Williams, World of Clothing founder, dies at age 92
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Robert Ditmore "Dit" Williams, who parlayed the free socks he gave truckers for filling up at his truck stop into the World of Clothing, died Friday at Life Care Center of Hendersonville after a long period of declining health. He was 92. Read Story »
Tags: news obituaries | World of Clothing | Robert Ditmore Dit Williams
Henderson County News
LIGHTNING PHOTOS: First responders honor 'Elvi' Foster in drive-by visitation
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Dozens of sheriff's cruisers, police cars, fire trucks and ambulances caravaned along North Grove Street on Thursday night in honor of Terry "Elvi" Foster, a retired sheriff's lieutenant who died Friday at the age of 57. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Drive-by visitation is set for Lt. 'Elvi' Foster
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Henderson County Sheriff’s Office will host a drive-by visitation to honor the memory of Lt. Terry “Elvi” Foster, who died Friday at the age of 57. The visitation will take place 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the sheriff's office, 100 N. Grove St. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Fellow Highway Patrol troopers to honor Lee Lance
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State Highway Patrol troopers and other law officers are expected to caravan to Mills River Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Thursday for the funeral of Lee Jenkins Lance, 95, a Mills River native who served in the Highway Patrol for almost four decades. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Service for former mayor Michalove is Sunday
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A graveside funeral service for former mayor Don Michalove is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakdale Jewish Cemetery by Rabbi Rachael Jackson. A reception will follow at Agudas Israel Congregation. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Jim 'Pop' Laughter, a mentor and coach for 50 years, dies
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James Franklin "Jim" Laughter Jr., known by a generation of young athletes as “Coach” and then “Pop,” died Wednesday at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness. He was 82. Read Story »
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Henderson County Life
Friends, family, Boy Scouts and scouters to celebrate life of Luther Smith
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Friends and family of Luther Elly Smith and the Boy Scout community will celebrate Smith’s life from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Barn at Tall Oaks, 28 Bradley Road. Read Story »
Tags: Boy Scouts of America | Boy Scouts | Daniel Boone Council | Terrora District | news obituaries
Henderson County News
Larry McKay, dairy farmer and church leader, dies at age 85
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Lawrence Hazelhurst “Larry” McKay Jr., a retired dairy farmer, devoted church leader and descendant of Balfour Mills founder Ellison Adger Smyth, died on Aug. 23 surrounded by family at home. He was 84. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Dr. Amy Pace, who never stopped teaching, dies
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Amy F. Pace, a beloved Henderson County teacher who continued to push education until the end of her life, died Saturday after an extended illness. Read Story »
Tags: Tom Orr | St. James Episcopal Church | news obituaries | Carolina Village
Henderson County News
Memorial service is scheduled for Bill Moyer
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A funeral has been scheduled for William L. “Bill” Moyer, 80, who died Saturday, June 22, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. Read Story »
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Henderson County Four Seasons Politics
Bill Moyer, a county leader in a time of change, dies
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William Llewelyn "Bill" Moyer, who chaired the Board of Commissioners as Henderson County transitioned into an era of stricter zoning and later helped thwart a back-channel effort to sell Pardee Hospital, died on Saturday at Duke Medical Center at age 80. Read Story »
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Henderson County Life
Robin Tolleson, drummer, music journalist and mentor, dies suddenly
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Robin Tolleson, a drummer, music journalist and generous sharer of his musical gifts through his church and programs to nurture young talent, died suddenly on Friday after collapsing on stage during a performance at Asheville's Downtown After Five concert series. He was 62. Read Story »
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Henderson County News
Mourners remember Ron Metzger as 'the ultimate giver'
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Tags: mental health | news obituaries | Ron Metzger
Henderson County News
Margaret Thomas, philanthropist and civic leader, dies at age 87
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Margaret S. Thomas, who helped manage her family's successful produce business, enjoyed bridge, traveling and Duke basketball and spent her retirement years supporting her church and community causes, died early Tuesday after a period of illness. She was 87. Read Story »
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Henderson County Life
James Volk, pediatrician, volunteer and city's 'First Man,' dies at age 72
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Dr. James Volk, a pediatrician who expanded children’s medical care in Hendersonville and treated hundreds of patients during numerous medical missions abroad, volunteered in civic endeavors at home and stood steadfast with Mayor Barbara Volk as Hendersonville’s First Gentleman, died early Saturday of pancreatic cancer. He was 72. Read Story »
Tags: Barbara Volk | Dr. Jim Volk | news obituaries | James Volk
Henderson County News
Family sets service for Chief Fisher
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The family of retired Laurel Park Police Chief Don Fisher has set a Life Celebration at Mud Creek Baptist Church on Thursday. Open visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. with a service beginning at 6 p.m. All are invited and welcome to attend. Read Story »
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