Lunsford Funeral Home

UTC Aug 1, 2018 Betty Hartshorn Ridgecrest  Betty Hartshorn, 90, of Ridgecrest, passed away July 20, 2018. Betty was born October 25, 1927 in Columbus, OH to the late Ira and Pearl Miracle. Mrs. Hartshorn enjoyed knitting and needlework. She made hats and gloves for children in the area as well as blankets for veterans. Betty also loved spending time with her family and tending her flowers. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Black Mountain. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hartshorn; and brother, Vernon Miracle. Betty is survived by her children, Phil, Carol, Kenny, and Marilyn; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins, Angela and Virginia Lee; brother-in-law, Don and family; and sister-in-law, Carolyn. A Celebration of Life Service was held July 28 at First Baptist Church in Black Mountain. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Park.  Arrangements were handled by Harwood Home for Funerals (www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com).     Jack "Rusty" Lunsford Black Mountain Jack “Rusty” Lunsford, 76, of Black Mountain passed away Thursday July 5, 2018. Mr. Lunsford was born January 18, 1942 in Buncombe County to the late Gordon and Ruth Cordell Lunsford.  Rusty was a veteran of the US Navy.  He was a self-employed contractor, master mason, builder, and a craftsman.  He never met a stranger and always had a smile and laugh that would light up a room.  Rusty was past Master of the Black Mountain Masonic Lodge.  He...