Obituaries

Sydney Katherine Bailey

May 19, 2023

HENDERSONVILLE - Sydney Katherine Bailey, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, after a six-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. She was a brilliant writer, a beloved theater teacher, the absolute best nephew aunt, and above all else, an amazing mother.  There will be a celebratory gathering to honor Sydney’s life in the near future.

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Silas Briggs

July 28, 2023

Silas Briggs, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2023, in his home. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Silas Briggs will be held at two o’clock in the afternoon on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests at Church Street Funeral & Cremation on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from six o’clock to eight o’clock in the evening.

Scott Earl Garrison

May 2, 2023

Scott Earl Garrison, age 61, made the transition from earthly life to eternal life in the church triumphant with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 6th at 3:00 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Stanley officiating.

Bruce Earl Shipman

April 30, 2023

Bruce Earl Shipman, 85, of Henderson County, passed away peacefully at the Elizabeth House, Friday April 21, 2023.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 at three o’clock in the afternoon at St. John’s in the Wilderness in Flat Rock, NC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to:Hendersonville Humane Society.Thank you Jackson Funeral Service for your special care. Condolence cards may be sent to: The Shipman Family: Post Office 124 Flat Rock, NC 28731

The Rev. Robert Lee Haden, Jr.

April 22, 2023

The Rev. Robert Lee Haden, Jr., died on April 17th at the age of 84 in Hendersonville.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at St James Episcopal Church Hendersonville, NC at 11am on May the 13th. A reception will follow.
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