Classmate and Faculty Obituaries

Lee H. Edwards High School Class of 1968

Barbara Jo Sorrels

Barbara Jo Sorrels, 60, of Brazil, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011. She was born Aug. 7, 1950 in Asheville, N.C., to the late Martin and Marjorie (Cooper) Gross.

She is survived by her husband Bob, children; Matt, Moriah, and Mo, brothers; Gary and Jules, grandchildren; Owen and Jackson as well as an extended family of cats, dogs, and birds.

Barbara was a very kind, loving and generous person, as well as strong-willed. Her family and friends were the most important thing to her. She had a beautiful way of making her relationships with others special and unique through her witty creativeness. She enjoyed nature, tending to her houseplants, baking, the svelte use of the written word, being a mother, a wife and a true friend.

In her 15 years at Forest Park, she formed many close relationships which sustained her throughout her career. Barbara loved her work with each child, helping them grow into their own special selves.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Avenue, Brazil, IN 47834. A celebration of life will follow. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. You are invited to visit the online memorial page at www.frenchfuneralhome.com, where you can share a personal message with the family.

This is a Haiku that Barbara wrote in 2010. We, the family, thought she would enjoy sharing it with you:

driving,

endless road

to here

ASHEVILLE - Nancy Cockerham Lyon, 74, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the John F. Keever Solace Center.

Nancy was born July 25, 1936, in Surry County, North Carolina. Her family moved to a farm in Wilkes County when she was five years old. She attended Elkin High School. At Woman's College of UNC (later UNC-G) she studied Spanish and English, receiving her BA degree there in 1959. She, along, with her two younger sisters, became teachers. In 1961, she married Boyce M. Lyon and moved to Asheville. She began teaching Spanish at Lee Edwards High School in 1962 and later became the head of the Spanish Department.

When she became pregnant in 1969, she had to resign from teaching (as was the law). She was offered a job teaching Spanish at Asheville School for Boys and became only the third woman to teach there. When she returned two years later to public school, she was assigned to South French Broad Junior High, where she spent fifteen years teaching Spanish and English before returning to Asheville High. Nancy always had active Spanish clubs, led several student trips to Mexico, and mentored many new teachers over the years. She retired in 1994 after 34 years in the classroom, although she remained active in the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, the professional honor society of women educators.

She enjoyed traveling with her family, painting landscapes, cooking, teaching Sunday School, and playing golf.

Survivors include her husband of forty-nine years, Boyce M. Lyon; a son, Gregory B. Lyon of Asheville, and two sisters, Sandra G. Cockerham of Wilkesboro and Linda L. Cockerham of San Diego, California.

A memorial service for Mrs. Lyon will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Skyland United Methodist Church with the Reverend Keith Turman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delta Kappa Gamma (Gamma Chapter) Grants-in-Aid Fund, c/o Bonnie Wells, 47 Pine Ridge Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754, or to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family. A memorial register is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
 

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WILLIAM GORDON REID

ASHEVILLE – William Gordon Reid, 60, of Asheville, died on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at his home.

A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late William M. and Margaret Pinkston Reid.

Mr. Reid graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School in 1969, and then attended U.S.C. He was a set designer with Golf Associates. He was also a blues music guitarist, playing in NC, SC, particularly in Myrtle Beach Hotels. He was a member of St. George's Episcopal Church.

He is survived by a brother, Charles "Joe" Reid and his wife Sherrie; nephews William Joseph Reid and wife Emily, and Daniel Patrick Reid and wife Ella. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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STEVE DIXON

A resident of Asheville for most of his life except during his college years at UNC Chapel Hill, Dixon joined the staff of the newspaper in 1983.

During almost three decades shooting the events, residents and natural beauty of Western North Carolina, he was known for his photographic excellence as well as his genteel manner and his trademark beard and collection of hats.

“Besides being a good all-around guy, above all Steve was an artist — I could always instantly recognize ‘a Dixon photo,’ in the paper, and I think he really set the standard for the other guys,” said Citizen-Times staff writer and columnist John Boyle.

“He just had that knack that takes a photo from the realm of craftsmanship into artistry.”

Citizen-Times photo chief Bill Sanders said Dixon’s particular photo passion outside of newspaper work was black-and-white large-format landscape photography “shot on 4-by-5 film and hand printed in his traditional black-and-white darkroom in his garage at home.”

Dixon started a website of his landscape work — stevedixonphotos.com — and has a sales wall in the Woolworth Walk downtown. In addition to photography, Dixon’s passions were bicycling, camping, backpacking, autocross, traveling and his family.

He leaves behind his mother, Martha Dixon; his wife of almost 32 years, Suzanne Dixon both of Asheville; his son, Brion, daughter-in-law Robyn and baby grandson, Ethan, all of Hendersonville.

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JOHN H. CAMPBELL, III

Mr. John Henry Campbell, III, 60, of Marietta died November 14, 2010.

Memorial Service's are scheduled for Thursday November 18, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068.

Arrangements by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Marietta. (770) 420-5557

 

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Charles Thomas Bonham

Leicester, NC - Charles Thomas Bonham, 60 of Leicester, died Thursday, November 4, 2010. A native of Buncombe County he was the son of the late Thomas William and Ruth Carter Bonham.

He was retired from the Dictaphone Corp. in Asheville.

Surviving are his loving sons, Jason Bonham (Marissa) of Burnsville and Shaun Bonham (Annette) of Knoxville, Tenn.; brother, Ralph Bonham (Madeline) of Leicester and granddaughter, Breann Bonham.

Services will be private. Asheville Area Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the Bonham family.

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J. FRED BENNES

BUFFALO, NY — J. Fred Bennes passed away on August 4, 2010 at Erie County Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was 60 years old. Fred is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cindy; and their sons, Joe and Erick of  Appleton; his mother, Anna Bennes of Asheville, NC; and his brother, Shannon Bennes of San Francisco. Fred was predeceased by his father, Joseph Matthew Bennes.

Fred was a Pharmacist, a Physician Assistant and an educator. He was born in Asheville, NC on May 4, 1950. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy in 1973, and from Duke University School of Health Sciences with a Physicians’ Associate degree in 1974.  He was Clinical Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Buffalo, where he taught clinical pharmacy and mentored hundreds of pharmacy students since 1974. He was committed to his students and he was passionate about teaching and learning. In addition to his position at UB, he was the Director of Pharmacy for Health Care Plan for 16 years, and Practice Administrator for Medical Partners of WNY and Promedicus Health Group.

Fred was very active in his community. He was Vice President of the Barker Central School Board and a member of the Town of Hartland Zoning Board. He was a devoted father, husband, son and brother, and the best friend you could ever have. He was an avid cyclist and loved the outdoors.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 11th at 7 PM at the Marriott Hotel, 1340 Millersport Highway, in Amherst. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Western New York Public Broadcasting (WNED.org), Hospice Foundation of Western New York, Niagara Hospice or Parks and Trails New York (PTNY.org).

Visit www.lockportjournal.com/obituaries for online guest register.

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Archdale, NC – Michael Eugene McCurry, 59, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 at High Point Regional Medical Center.

A native of Buncombe County, Mr. McCurry was a 1968 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, and was employed with Lankford Security Services in Archdale.  Mr. McCurry was preceded in death by his father, Herbert McCurry, Jr.; mother, Peggy Barnes; and a brother, Herbert McCurry, III.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sherra Payne; grandchildren: Steven, Stephanie, and Chad; brothers: Thomas McCurry (Diane) and David McCurry; sisters: Susan Taylor (Fred) and Barbara Doster (Allen); as well as great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 12 PM Wednesday at Green Hills Cemetery, with the Rev. Patricia A. Bacon officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home.

 

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David Lee Jarvis

Smyra, Ga. - Mr. David Lee Jarvis, 58, of Smyrna passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday September 11th, at the Smyrna First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Al Turnell, Pat Shannon, Barbara Hatchell and Steve Lyle officiating.

Mr. Jarvis graduated from Kennesaw State University and was past president of the Smyrna Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Smyrna First United Methodist Church for over 25 years and had been employed there for over 15 years as facilities manager. He was a loving father and grandfather. Surviving are Wife Frances Jarvis of Smyrna; sons Anthony Jarvis of Austell, Mitchell Fowler of Smyrna; Daughter Elizabeth Fowler of Austell; Brothers Michael Jarvis of Acworth, Milton Ward of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Grandchildren Grace and Paige Fowler. Those who wish may make contributions to the Smyrna M.U.S.T. ministries.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Smyrna First United Methodist Church. Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge of arrangements.

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DAVID GILLESPIE

Arden - David Byron Gillespie, 59, went to be with Jesus, June 17, 2009. David was a lifelong resident of Western N.C. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. David will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

David is survived by his wife, Barbara Gillespie; daughter, Karen Hayner; step-sons, Steve and Rob; grandchildren, Tiffany, Terri, Samantha and Anthony Hayner and Kara Short; several great grandchildren and distant relatives. The funeral service will be held at Clear Branch Baptist Church, 2398 NC Hwy 9 Black Mtn. Monday June 22, 2009 at 12 p.m. with the Rev. William Oxendine officiating.

The family will receive friends following the services. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church for their building fund.An online registry is available at ashevillemortuaryservices.com.

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CLARK WELLINGTON PENNELL

Clark Wellington Pennell, Sr., 87, of Weaverville, NC, died on Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home. He was an educator and school principal for 35 years. A native of Lenoir, NC, he was a son of the Carl Wellington and Ora Haas Pennell. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Rex Wilson Pennell, Ned Hill Pennell, and his sister, Dorothy Pennell Porter.

Mr. Pennell served in the 690th Field Artillery of the United States Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He was in five major combat battles: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.

After receiving his B.S. and M.E. degrees from Western Carolina University, he began his career in education at Weaverville High School in 1949 teaching mathematics, biology, physical education and coaching all sports. In 1951, he was appointed principal of Weaverville High School. He later served as principal of A.C. Reynolds High School and Lee H. Edwards High School (currently Asheville High School). In 1973, he was appointed principal of Shelby Junior High School, in Shelby, NC, and returned to Buncombe County six years later as principal of North Buncombe High School. He also served as Associate Superintendent of Buncombe County Schools. He retired in 1984 after 35 years working in the public schools.

During the years Mr. Pennell worked, he was active in education circles, twice elected president of the NC State Division of Principals and served eight years on the Board of Directors. He served five years as a consultant with the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges and was a charter member of Western Carolina University's Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, receiving its Outstanding Educator Award in 1975.

After retiring, Mr. Pennell was a member of the Buncombe County Teaching Fellows Scholarship Committee for 12 years and was chairman of that group for eight years. In 1998, he was honored by the Buncombe County Board of Education which named the new Weaverville Elementary School Office Complex in his honor.

A member of the First Baptist Church of Asheville and the King's Workers Sunday School Class, he served as deacon for several terms and on various church committees. He was a loyal friend of "Meals on Wheels," and enjoyed making his deliveries each week for 12 years.

Mr. Pennell is survived in death by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Cope Pennell, a native of Asheville; his children, Clark W. Pennell, Jr., and his wife Beverly Dent Pennell of Bald Head Island, Ann Pennell Bolinger and her husband Woody of Weaverville, and Laura Pennell Brazil and her husband Ron of Asheville; five grandchildren Matthew Clark Pennell and wife Linda of Monroe; Amanda Pennell Lindler and her husband Chris of Charlotte, Carol Love Bolinger of Weaverville, Benjamin Eugene Bolinger, of Weaverville; and Jonathan Clark Brazil of Asheville; great-grandchildren Emory Pennell of Monroe and Wyatt Linder of Charlotte; and brother Jack Boyce Pennell and his wife Tiny of Lenoir.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Asheville, with the Rev. Guy Sayles officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
 

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Josephine Osborne

Weaverville - Josephine Osborne, 92, a resident of the Mars Hill Retirement Community, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was born August 22, 1916, in Weaverville to parents J. Fred Osborne of Haywood County and Mary Evelyn Peeke of Weaverville. She was the granddaughter of George Washington Peek and Mary Catherine (Mollie Kate) Weaver Peek, and James Nelson and Nelia Pless Osborne. A graduate of Berea College, she had an A.B. degree in Organ and Public School Music. She retired from Asheville High School at the conclusion of 36 years as a public school music teacher. Fondly known as Jo or Miss Jo, she loved her country, church, and family. Patriotic music was a favorite and she was looking forward to voting Tuesday, the 24th presidential election in her lifetime.

A faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville for many years, she served as organist/choir director, Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader. Her Bible study group traveled to the conference room at Mars Hill to enjoy Bible lessons and lunch with Jo. She was so pleased to play the piano for the weekly vespers services on Sunday afternoons at the Mars Hill Retirement Community.

A sixth generation descendant of pioneer settlers John and Elizabeth Biffle Weaver, Jo was the matriarch of the Tribe of Jacob, the annual gathering of the descendants of Jacob and Elizabeth Siler Weaver. Proudly preserving and interpreting the heritage of the area, she was one of the founders of the Dry Ridge Museum in Weaverville and served on the museum board for the entire 25 years of existence. Often referring to the museum as her baby, she last visited it two weeks ago and was as enthusiastic as ever. She and her cousin Wanda Peeke Teague co-authored The Tribe of Jacob A Supplement 1962-1984.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her only brother, Frederick Weaver Osborne and his wife, Dorothy K. Griffin Osborne; and niece, Linda K. Osborne. Surviving is her niece, Judy Osborne Hart and husband, Dr. Richard Hart, of Yucaipa, Calif.; nephew, Michael Mike Osborne and wife, Ivonne, of Yakima, Wash.; five grandnieces and nephews; eight great-grand nieces and nephews and a host of special cousins and friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 10 at First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville, with the Revs. Skip Gillikin, Sam McGinn and Al Harrell officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in West Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Steve Blevins, Paul Clauhs, Tom Ray, Jim Rogers, Steve Russell and Mike Ward.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dry Ridge Museum Board, P.O. Box 413, Weaverville, NC 28787; New Directions Ministry, P.O. Box 968, Mars Hill, NC 28754; First Presbyterian Church Missions, P.O. Box 247, Weaverville, NC 28787, or Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 628200, Orlando, FL 328628000.

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Edward Neil Treverton

Edward Neil Treverton, 58, of Asheville died Saturday, July 26, 2008 due to complications resulting from a bicycle accident.  A native of Wrangell, Alaska he was son of the late Edward C. and Harriet Ellis Heath Treverton. 

 A graduate of Lee H. Edward High School, he received a B.S. in Geology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.  “Trev” was known for his massive book business and collection.  He had a passion for hiking and biking and had planned to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru in September with his sister and friends. 

 He is survived by his sister, Amy Treverton Binderim of Asheville; nieces, Heath Nichols and her husband, Gary, of Gallatin, TN, Kelly Binderim and her husband, Gavan, of Asheville, Rebecca Fosiner and her husband, Rick of Houston, TX and two great nephews, Bryce Graham and Wyatt Nichols.

Private services will be held. Trev was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

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Linda Craine Suttles

Leicester - Linda Craine Suttles, 58, of 23 Sequoia Trail, Leicester, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Mission Hospitals, St. Joseph Campus.

A native of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Robert Stephen and Clara Rector Craine. She was retired as secretary to the Quality Control Manager of Square D, and she worked part time at First Baptist Church and in sales at J&S Chemical Co.

Mrs. Suttles was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she was a deacon, former Sunday school teacher and chair of the Missions Committee. She also worked with the AGAPE Puppet Ministry at the church and she loved to cook.

Survivors include her husband, Leon Suttles; two sons, Christopher Suttles, of Marshall and Ethan Suttles, of Charlotte; and a sister, Margaret Brown and her husband, Grover, of Leicester.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Dr. Guy Sayles and Eddie Morgan officiating. Her family will receive friends one hour before the service.

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Delbert Tochterman

A native of Buncombe County, he was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was the son of the late John and Jessie Mae Tinsley Tochterman.

Surviving are a niece, Candy Thomas of Murfreesboro; sisters, Brenda Thomas and husband, Billy, of Arkansas, and Martha Tochterman of Asheville; three nieces; four nephews; eight great-nephews; and one great-niece.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team. The family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. To sign Mr. Tochterman's guestbook online, please go to Memorials at www.andersrice.com.

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JANE KEENAN STARNES

Austin, Texas - Jane Keenan Starnes, 58, died at an Austin, Texas hospice on March 21, 2008.She was born on Dec. 28, 1949, in Asheville, N.C., the daughter of the late Jack H. Keenan Sr. and Velna Dycus Keenan. She was a graduate of UNC-Asheville and UNCChapel Hill, and was a librarian and information specialist, retiring from Portland Community College in Portland, Ore., in 2006; she was also an expert sewer and quilter. She moved to Austin in 2007.

Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Nane Reed Starnes; daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Starnes, of Austin; two brothers, Jack H. Keenan Jr. and James T. Keenan, both of Asheville; sister, Janet Lee Patton, of Leicester; and grandchild, Julian Reed Magee, of Austin. A second grandchild, Ruby Jane Magee, was born on March 28, 2008.

A memorial service will be held on April 6, 2008, at Saint John's United Methodist Church, 2140 Allandale Road, Austin, TX 78756. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122.

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GEORGE DENNIS FORNEY

Cumming, Ga. - George Dennis Forney died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Cumming, Ga.

Dennis grew up in Asheville, N.C. As a child, he loved to roam the woods behind his house with his best friend, Richard. As a teen, his horizons expanded as he rode his Harley through the mountains of North Carolina. Dennis attended Staunton Military Academy, graduated from Wingate University and attended Western Carolina University. Dennis loved the freedom of the road. He worked for Southern Railroad as a conductor and brakeman. When he left his job with the railroad, the road beckoned him once again. He got his license to be a commercial truck driver. He spent some of the happiest moments of his life traveling the countryside with his adoring dog, Sassy, by his side.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, George Robert Forney, and his wife, Carol Forney.  He is survived by his mother, Doris Forney, of Hendersonville, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Merrick and Kimberly Forney; grandchildren, Rachel and William; sister, Doreen Forney; stepchildren, Alan Hetherington and Jamie Brown; cousins, Bud and George Hardin; and special friend, Richard Soderquist.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

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HENRY LEE THRASH, III

Roswell, Ga. - Henry Lee Thrash III, 54, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2005, at his home following a brief illness.

A native of Asheville, N.C., he was born June 20, 1950, to the late Elizabeth Clark Thrash Morgan and Henry Lee Thrash Jr. Lee recently retired after 20 years as vice president of planning and development, chief financial officer and director of Caraustar Industries. Mr. Thrash was also president and CEO of Phoenix Business Advisors.

Lee graduated Summa Cum Laude with a master's degree in business administration in 1975 from the University of Georgia. Lee was a true renaissance man with interests and aptitudes in business, the sciences and nature.

Lee married May 17, 1972, and is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 33 years, Judy Llewellyn Thrash; two children and their spouses, Maggie Thrash and Robert Gary Browning of Mableton, Ga., Henry Llewellyn and Lourdes Flores Thrash of El Paso, Texas; and his beloved pugs, Maude, Myrtlelette, Purlie and Mabel. He is also survived by his sister, Dabney Sue Thrash Peterson and her son, James Nicholas Peterson of Asheville; brother, Fredrick Clark and Pauline Silver Thrash and their children, Lola and Ricky Thrash of Asheville; and his wife's identical twin sister, Joyce Llewellyn and George David Howell and their daughter, Eliza Howell and Max Thomas Hyde Jr. of Spartanburg, S.C.

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VICKY ROSEBOROUGH GRAHAM

Victoria Barbara Roseborough Graham, 55, of Arden, died December 16, 2004 at Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.

Mrs. Graham was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of Barbara Vance and William J. Roseborough.

She is also survived by her husband of 34 years, Larry Dean Graham; a son, Michael Jonathan Graham, of Arden; two sisters, Kathryn Roseborough Cabe and her husband, John, of Arden and Emily Roseborough Efting and her husband, Douglas, of Wilmington; a brother, William J. Roseborough, II and his wife, Denese, of Asheville; four nephews, Alex Efting, Jeremy Cabe, Jamie Roseborough and Tommy Swayngim; six nieces, Meghan Cabe, Shelly Edmondson, Lindsey Efting, Pam Naber, Alison Baldwin and Frankie Hayes and one Godson, Kyler Gibson.

Mrs. Graham was a realtor with Coldwell Banker and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church.

Services will be held Sunday, December 19, at 3:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Dr. James Johnson officiating and music by Trudy Coble. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. John Cabe, Jeremy Cabe, Jamie Roseborough, Alex Efting, Doug Efting and Lee Edmondson will serve as pallbearers.

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GRAYSON NEAL PARTON

Arden - Grayson Corneilus Neal Parton, 53, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice King Parton. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Grason R. and Thelma H. Parton of Candler; fiancee and long-time companion, Margaret Lewis of Arden; sister, Grady Alleen Brinkley of Asheville; stepsisters, Jane Harris and Judy Baldwin, both of Candler; stepbrother, Chuck Harris of Candler; nephews, Tim Baldwin, Joey Baldwin and Roger Harris, all of Candler; nieces, Michelle Maddux, Jennifer Baldwin and Deanna Cayton, all of Candler; and special friend "brother", Jim Wilson.

The funeral service will be held at 1p.m. Friday in Anders-Rice Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bruce Cayton officiating. Burial will be in Thomas Memorial Cemetery, Qualla.

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JOHN W. GILBREATH

John W. Gilbreath, age 89, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Isabelle Finch Gilbreath; daughter, Catherine Lawson and her fiancé, Ryan Platt, of Duluth, Ga.; son, John W. Gilbreath Jr. and his wife, Dianne, of Duluth, Ga.; granddaughter, Lisa Jordan, of the University of Georgia; step grandchildren, Pamela Smith, Brenda Fields and Rick Parker; and seven great-grandchildren. 

A native of Guntersville, Ala., Mr. Gilbreath lived with his family for 40 years in Asheville before moving to Georgia. He was a high school teacher and coach at Asheville High School, where he retired after more than 30 years of dedication to his students and athletes. While living in Asheville, he and his family were members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Mr. Gilbreath was proud of America and served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corps with the 1077th Army Air Forces Unit.

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REID HOYLE

Reid Hoyle, 54, of Asheville, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at a local hospital.  A native of Asheville, he was the son of Alton R. Hoyle Sr. and Jean Allen Hoyle.  A graduate of Asheville High School, he served in the U.S. Army, then returned to Asheville where he worked in the construction industry.

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MARIE ELOISE KINSEY BELL

CANDLER - Marie Eloise Kinsey Bell, 52, of 51 Pine Tree Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in an Asheville hospital.

She is survived by her husband, Richard C. Bell; one daughter, Tina B. Bartell and her husband, Craig, of Asheville; a son, Jeffrey Bell and his wife, Melissa, of Asheville; her parents, Russell and Eloise Kinsey of Asheville; one sister, Rojeanous K. Rush and her husband, Mike, of Candler; and her brother, John W. Kinsey of Knoxville, Tenn. Her nieces, Christina M. Rush and Sara Kinsey and nephews, Chris and Bryon Carpenter, Bill Kinsey and Matthew Lynch held a special place in her heart. Mrs. Bell was a nurse at Mountain Kidney Associates for 23 years and was most recently employed at Asheville Podiatry Associates. She was a devoted caretaker to both humans and animals. She loved taking care of her dog "Hawk" and cats "Buddy" and "Ripley." Her favorite time of the year was the Christmas holidays when she spent at least a week preparing for her family's annual dinner on Christmas day.

The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church where she was a member. The Revs. Mark Nieting and Preston Wagner will officiate. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris and Bryon Carpenter, Matthew Lynch, Josh Shook, Keith Kuykendall and Chris Manis.

Her family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a trust fund set up for her surrogate grandchild whom she loved dearly. Contributions can be mailed to Asheville Savings Bank (Main Branch), 11 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801. The memorial register is available at "Funerals Scheduled" at Groce Funeral Home.

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J. TED CARTER 

Asheville - J. Ted Carter, 91, of 301 Lakewood Dr., Asheville, died at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, July 23, 2006, at Mission Hospitals, Memorial Campus, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Carter lived in Asheville for most of his life, but was born in Mars Hill on January 9, 1915 to the late Dr. J.T. and Mrs. May Peek Carter. He was also the grandson of J.B. and Mary Merrell Peek and Solomon M. and Mary Ramsey Carter. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Muriel C. Baldwin and Opal C. Corpening.

Mr. Carter graduated from Berea College, Berea, Ky. and did graduate work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He coached championship basketball teams at Hendersonville High School, Gastonia High School, and Lee H. Edwards High School. He retired as City of Asheville Athletic Director in 1980.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, 5th Army-Field Artillery, during World War II. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and retired as a Captain. He wrote and published four books and was a former columnist for The Asheville Times. Mr. Carter was a direct descendant of one of the founders of Mars Hill College. He was a member of Central Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Grubbs Carter; one son, Michael W. Carter Sr., and his wife, Linda, of Asheville; two grandsons, Michael W. Carter, Jr. and his wife, Allyson, and Chad S. Carter; two great-grandchildren, Danielle Carter and Gregory Carter; two sisters, Bernice C. Bradham and Elizabeth C. New; several nieces, nephews and lots of cousins

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Avenue with Mr. Bob Terrell and the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Jr. officiating. His family will receive friends following the service.

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HUGH E. `BUCK' CALDWELL JR.

ASHEVILLE - Hugh Elmo "Buck" Caldwell Jr., 52, of 473 Emma Road, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 25, 2002, at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Hugh E. Caldwell Sr. and Ruby Carter Caldwell. He was an employee of Lowe's. Mr. Caldwell is survived by his sister, Glenice Anne Caldwell Holliday-Theberge of Pickens, S.C., and four nephews, Michael, Timothy, Hugh and Joel Holliday. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Mr. Timothy S. Holliday officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church, P.O. Box 229, Roebuck, SC 29376 or SHARE Community Services, P.O. Box 1628, Easley, SC 29641. The memorial register is available at "Funerals Scheduled" at Groce Funeral Home.

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Those who attended Hall Fletcher will remember Frank Lewis as a wonderful, caring Civics teacher and he will be missed. Our condolences to his family.

FRANK H. LEWIS

ARDEN - Frank H. Lewis, 62, of Arden, died Sunday, May 27, 2001, at his home.

Mr. Lewis was born in Old Fort, was a son of the late Frank Howard Lewis Sr., and was a 1957 graduate of Burnsville High School and a 1961 graduate of Appalachian State University. He taught for one year at Glenwood High School in McDowell County and at Maryland Park Junior High School in Prince George County, Md., the following year. For the next five years, he taught at West Asheville's Hall Fletcher School before being named principal of Shiloh Elementary School in 1968 and Biltmore School in 1970. He was then principal of Glen Arden Elementary School for eight years before transferring to the Buncombe County Schools office as assistant superintendent for personnel. He later became director of student services, a position he held until his retirement in July 2000. At the time of his death he was working as supervisor of student teachers for Appalachian State University and he also maintained a business at the N.C. Farmer's Market. He was a member and Sunday school teacher at West Asheville Baptist Church and was a member of the board of directors of Skyland Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife, Donna A. Lewis; his mother, Exam Lewis Haney of Marion; his brother, James A. Lewis of Burnsville; and two uncles, Elmer B. Manick of Marion and Max B. Manick of Old Fort. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Burnsville. An honor guard will be provided by the Skyland Fire Department. Pallbearers will be Ken Jarvis, Tommy Koontz, Bob Embler, Bill Teague, Tony Huntsinger, J.B. Arrington, Frank Yeager, Dennis Pressley, John Parris, Dusty Pless and Joe Eblen. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Eblen Foundation, 304 Summit Street, Asheville, NC 28803. The memorial register is available at "Funerals Scheduled" at Groce Funeral Home