Asheville Citizen-Times from Asheville, North Carolina (2024)

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN, Thursday, Oct. 9, 1980 Western North Carolina Deaths And Funerals Funerals Today Area Deaths STATE AND AREA Crockett Hendricks of Farmerville. La. graveside services 10:30 a.in., GillespieEvergreen Cemetery, Brevard. Trov Epley of 108 South Henderson Morganton, 11 a.In.

Kirksey Memorial Chapel, Burke County, Katherine Hensler of Route 2 Ruthertordton. 11 a.m., chapel of McMahan's Funeral Home, Ruthertord County. Victoria Tatham of "Thickety Road. Canton. 11 Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Haywood County. Frank Schernerhorn, a summer resident of Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, memorial services 11 a.m., Shepherd's Church Street Chapel, Henderson County 4 -Ida Peterson of Burnsville, 2 p.m.. First Baptist Church of Burnsville, Yancey County. Annie Beheler of Route 4 Ruthertordton, 2 p.m., New Hope United Methodist Church, Ruthertord County. Walter Teague of 319 Eastview Morganton.

2 p.m., Kirksey Memorial Chapel, Burke County. James Gilley of Route 2 Burnsville. 2 p.m., Blue Rock Baptist Church, Yancey County. Charles Surrett of 25 Ford Canton, 3 p.m., Crabtree Baplist Church. Haywood County.

James Murray of 120 Holtzclaw Canton, 2 p.m., Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. 3 I CITY AND COUNTY Otto Burnette Jr. of Morganton. 10 a.m., chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. Jim McHone of 121 Fountain Way.

Swannanoa, 2 p.m., West Funeral Home Chapel. Jessie Cochrane of 520 Hendersonville Road, 2 p.m.. Biltmore United Methodist Church. Charlie Reed Jr. Services for Charlie Reed Jr.

of 701 Hillside Road. Waynesville. who died Monday, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olive Baptist Church. Eugene Waters will officiate.

Burial will be in Dix Hilt Cemetery. A native of Anderson, S.C.. and- a resident ot Haywood County for several years, he was a son of the late Charlie T. and Addie Thompson Reed. are his stepmother.

Mics. Cleo Reed of Waynesville; abrother, John Reed of Atlanta, a sister, Judia Mae Hawkins of Anderson. S.C.: and sister, Louise Lindsey of Anderson. family will receive friends at the home and the body. will remain at WilkinsHart Mortuary until placed in the church an hour before the services.

Morris Funeral Home 304 Merrimon Ave. 252-1821 LEWIS MEMORIAL PARK On Beaverdam Since 1929 Member N.C. Cemetery Assn. Perpetual Care Phone 252-5081 415 Beaverdam Rd. IN MEMORIAM Harold of England, Killed in action de-fending his country against the invader, October 14, 1066.

In Loving Memory Of -MINNIE SMITH JOYCE On Her Birthday Oct. 9 A precious one from us has gone. The voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled smiling face and pleasant ways Are a pleasure to recall She had kind words for everyone And died loving us all, The Pearly Gates were opened A gentle voice said "Come And with goodbyes unspoken She gently entered home Mama you are not fogotten Nor will you ever be As long as life and memories last. We will remember thee Your Daughters: RACHEL.

GEORGIA, MINNIE. MARGARET, RUTH and RUBY. Son: (RICHARD JR. Husband: (RICHARD JOYCE Grandchildren, Sisters and Brothers Randolph Cabe of Franklin, died Tuesday; funeral 2 p.m. Thursday in Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Ava Duck Briggs of Mars Hill, died Wednesday: funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday in Bethel Baptist Church. Jessie C. Metcalf of Hendersonville, died Tuesday; funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

17, in West Brattleboro Congregational Church in Windham County, Vt. Bart Woods of Morganton, died Tuesday: funeral 2 p.m. Friday in Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home. fordton, died Monday; funeral 2 Lou Digh a Oliver of Rutherp.m. Friday in Mountain Creek Baptist Church.

Vedis Waters of Saluda, died Tuesday; funeral 2 p.m.Friday in McFarland Funeral Chapel. Ruth B. Helmick of Canton, died Wednesday; funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Garrett Funeral Home. Clinton M.

Holland of Canton, died Wednesday; funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Wells Funeral Home. Ted G. Laney of Marion, died Wednesday; funeral p.m. Friday in Nix Creek Free Will Baptist Church.

Martha Hudgins Martha Lorraine Hudgins, 63, of Route 7 Fairview died Wednesday in a Henderson County hospital alter an extended illness. A native and litelong resident of Buncombe County, she retired from C.P. Clare Co. with 25 years of service. She was a mnember of Laurel Pines Baptist Church and was the daughter of the late James Henry and Verna Smart Hudgins.

Surviving are three sisters. Alberta Long. Lucy Nesbitt and Mildred Massey of Fairview: and two brothers. James and Robert Hudgins of Fairview. Services will be held at 2 p.m.

in the Bethany United Methodist Church. The Revs. Arelin Freshour and W.L. Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive triends from 7 to p.m. Thursday at the Anders. Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes betore the services. Marion Piatt ETOWAH Marion Lippincott Piatt, 94. of West Laurel Lane died Tuesday in a Buncombe County nursing home following an extended illness.

She was a native of New Jersey and a resident of Henderson County since 1974. She was the daughter of the late Edwin Forest and Maria Lippencott Parker and the wite of Howard E. Piatt, who died in 1968. She was a former resident of Montvale, N.J. She was a member of St.

Johnin-the-Wilderness Episcopal Church and was a member of the Friends of the Henderson County Public Library. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sagred Pyatt Nelson of Etowah, a son. Howard Zane P'yatt of Montvale. N.J.: a sister.

Sarah Smith of Vincentown. N.J.: and tour grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Hendersonville Opportunity House or St. Johnin the- Wilderness Episcopal Church.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors IS in charge. Lewis Williams MURPHY Lewis G. Wil- liars. 64.

of Route 4 Murphy died Wednesday in a Bradley County, hospital after a briet illness. He was a native of Orange County, and had lived in Cherokee County tor the past 55 vears. He was a son of the late Lynn and Luna Johnson Williams. He was a retired hydro-electric operator tor the Tennessee Valley Authority. He was a member of Montgomery Masonic Lodge No.

426 and the Martha Chapter of Eastern Star No. 246. He was a member and deacon of the Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are his wite. Edith Dunn Williams: a son.

Warren M. Williams of Murphy, three sisters. Mrs. Isaac Morgan. Mrs.

Julian Ray, both of Chapel Hill. and Mrs. Joe Blake of Durham, three brothers, James Williams of Chapel Hill. Thomas Williams of Raleigh and Raymond Williams ot Savannah. tour grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Services will be held at 2 p.In. Friday in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Murphy. The Rev. Billy Styles will officiate.

Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. The tamily will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the tuneral home. Alma B. Cook Alma Bates Cook.

78. of 128 Davenport Road died Wednesday in an Asheville hospital aster a long illness. Groce Funera! Horne is in charge of arrangements. Lou Oliver RUTHERFORDTON Lou Digh Oliver, 84. of Evans.

tormerly of Rutherford County, died Monday in Martinez, after a long illness. Surviving are a son, Ed Digh of Asheville; two daughters, Mrs. Glyn Watkins of Evans, and Joyce Jolley of Ruthertordton; two brothers, Herbert Queen of Ruthertordton and Grady Queen of Salisbury; a sister, Alice Queen of Rutherfordton; six grandchildren and tour great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a member.

The Revs. Billy Honeycutt and Carl Walker will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McMahan's Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes before the services.

Bessie MeFalls Bessie Louise McFalls, 90, of 1037 Riverside Drive died Tuesday in an Asheville hospital after a long illness. MRS. McFALLS She was a native of Mitchell County and had lived in Buncombe County for the past 533 vears. She was the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Vance Tolley and the wife of Thomas I. McFalls, who died in 1961.

Surviving are two sons. Willie and Burnice McFalls of Woodtin: five daughters, Maggie Biddix of Woodtin, Hazel Scott and Lois Allen of Woodlin, Myrtle Wright and Vertie Bishop of Asheville: 21 grandchildren, 40 -grandchildren and two great -greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. The Rev.

James Rice will officiate. Burial will be in Toiley family cemetery in Spruce Pine. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.in Thursday at the funeral home. John Singleton BRYSON CITY John Ash Singleton, 89, of the Alarka community died Wednesday in Asheville VA Medical Center following a period of declining health. A native of Sylvania, he was a former resident of Brooksville, Fla.

He was a veteran of World War I and a life member of Steve Youngdeer Post No. 143 American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Katie Cochran Singleton: three daughters, Martha Rideout of Brooksville, Virginia Lovett and Carolina Robinson of Columbus, Ohio: three stepdaughters, Beatrice Gibson of Bryson City, BEST DEAL ON GOLD IS RIGHT HERE SELL PAYING CASH We are a direct refiner outlet and can offer you MORE CASH for your gold, sterling silver and coins REGARDLESS OF CONDITION FREE ESTIMATES WE BUY CLASS RINGS 11K Super Size (45 Grams) $105.00 Giant Size (36 Grams) $321.00 Extra Large (30 Grams) $270.00 Large Ring (21 Grams) $216.00 Medium Ring (18 Grams) $162.00 Small Ring (12 Grams) $108.00 Thin Ring (9 Grams) $81.00 WE BUY WEDDING BANDS White or Yellow Gold 14K Giant Size (15 Grams) $133.00 Extra Large (12 Grams) $108.00 Large Ring (8 Grams) $72.00 Medium Ring (0 Grams) $51.00 Small Ring (4 Grams) $36.00 Thin Ring (3 Grams) $27.00 Prospectors Gold Mine Gold Silver Buying Service Located at 44 Haywood St. (One block from Civic Center) DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Store Hours: Phone 253-9184 Prices subject to change due to market fluctuation We buy any gold or silver regardless of condition marked or unmarked our trained staff will test it Hazel Wilson of Swannanoa and Ruth Askew of St. Augustine, five stepsons, Robert Cochran of Franklin, Lewis Cochran of Crewe, Donnie Cochran of Bryson City, Curtis Cochran of Grandview, and Enoch Cochran of High Point: 27 grandchildren and 31 great Services will be held at 2 p.m.

Friday in the chapel of Bill Moody Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Vollmer and Harry Freese will officiate. Burial will be in Yellow Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Steve Youngdeer Post American Legion and Omer Buchanan Barracks VFW.

The family will receive triends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Clinton Holland CANTON Clinton M. Holland. 83.

of Route 4. Harts Lane. Simpsonville. S.C. died unex pectedly Wednesday in a Simpsonville hospital.

A native of Canton. he was a son of the late James Patterson and Mary Adeline Mann He attended Warren Wilson College and resided in Bayou La Batre, Ala. from 1943 until 1962. He was a retired labor superintendent and was employed by the Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. He had lived in Simpsonville for the past 18 years.

His wife. Rebecca Robinson Holland, died in 1968. Surviving are a Donald C. Holland of Greenville. S.C: two sisters, Marie McGaha of Canton: and Monty Caplen of Houston.

Texas, two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The Revs. William T.

Cooke Jr. and Harvey Puretoy will officiate Burial will be in Oak Grove Baptist Church cemetery, The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday al the funeral home. Corrie V. Todd Corrie Vance Todd of Philadelphia, Pa, died Monday in a Philadelphia hospital.

She was a former resident of Asheville and a member of St. James AME Church. She was a native of Mountville, S.C. and a daughter of the late James Ida Fuller Vance. Surviving are a son, James R.

Todd Jr. ol Philadelphia: a sister. Annie Young of Philadelphia: and two grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday in Mount Pisgah AME Church in Philadelphia. Burial will be in Chester, Pa.

The family will be at 239 Ruby Philadelphia T. Triplett Graveside services tor Theodore V. "Ted" Triplett. 55, Miami. who died Monday, will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday in the Calvary Churchyard. Fletcher. Dr. James Johnson will officiate. A native of Fayetteville and a resident of Miami for the past 25 years, he was an electrician at Jackson Memorial Hospital and was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict.

Surviving are his wite. Dorothy Hyatt Triplett, the mother. Hattie Sexton Triplett of Havre De Grace. a sister. Mrs.

Edward Brinkman of Havre De Grace: three brothers. Willard Triplett of Bel Air. Dewey Triplett of Perryville, and Frank Triplett of San Diego, Calit. The family will be at the home of Sallie Hyatt at 103 Manor Ridge Asheville. Groce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aru Briggs MARS HILL Ava Duck Briggs. 70. of Route 2 Mars Hili died Wednesday in an Asheville hospital atter a period of declining health A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late W.R. and Elizabeth Beaver Duck. Surviving are the husband.

Ralph Briggs, a son. J.R. Briggs of Asheville: the stepmother Cornelia Duck of Weaverville, and two sisters. Nell Gillis and Ruth Robinson of Mars Hill Services will be held at 2:30 pin Friday the Bethel Baptist Church. The Revs.

L. Wilson and William Lunch will officiate. Burial will be in Duck family cemetery. The family will receive triends from 7 to 9 p.Ill 'Thursday at Capps Funeral Home. where the body will remain until placed In the church 30 minutes betore the services.

Randolph Cabo FRANKLIN Services for Randolph L. Cabe of the Holly Springs community, who died unexpectedly Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Holly Springs Baptist Church, ol which he was a member. The Revs. Lewis Smith.

Judson Hall and Cecil Frady will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A native of Macon County, he was a dairyman and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was the son of Zora Seay Cabe of Franklin and the late Frank L. Cabe.

Surviving in addition to the mother are the wite, Patricia Morgan Cabe, two daughters. RaPatri Lee Cabe and Lawren Patricia Cabe of the home; a brother. Thomas Cabe ot Franklin. two sisters, Kathleen C. Tallent of Asheville and Edith C.

Luse of San Antonio, Texas The American Legion and VEW Post will conduct graveside rites. Memorials may be made to the Holly Springs Cemetery Fund. in care of Mrs. Letterts Higdon, Route 7 Franklin. The body will remain at Bryant Funeral Home until placed in the church 30 minutes before the services.

Zella Hannah Zella Miller Hannah. 75, ot 35 Rathbun Place. Asheville died Wednesday in an Asheville hospital tollowing an extended illness. A native of Madison County. she was a daughter of the late A.F.

and Jessie Case Miller, She was a former Haywood County resident and had lived in Asheville for the past 24 years She was a member ot Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband. Fred H. Hannah. five daughters.

Mary Henderson. Helen and Wilda Smith. and Wanda Garrison, all of Clyde, Willie June Lamb of Asheville, SIX sons, Paul Hannah of Wayne. Lee Roy Hannah of Waynesville, Frank E. Hannah of Canton.

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PHONE 252-6046 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA of Inkster, and David and Dean Hannah of Asheville two sisters, Eula Clark of Clyde and Pansy Wells of Waynes, ville: three brothers, the Rev Doyle Miller of Canton, the Rev Don Miller of Waynesville and Melburn Miller of Waynesville; 36 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren. The tamily will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.In Thursday at Wells Funeral Home, Canton. Richard Campbell Richard Betheny Campbell. 95. of Charlotte Highway, Fair view died Wednesday In a Buncombe County nursing home atter a short illness.

A native of South Carolina, he was a retired farmer and was a tromer resident of the Franklin and Sylva area. He had lived in Asheville tor the past two years He was a member of East Sylva Baptist Church and was a son of the late John and Janie Ballard Campbell. Surviving are his wife. Vera Trevit Campbell, a son. Johnnie Campbell of Harmony: three daughters, Pauline Sorrells ot Titton.

Louise Waldrop of Fletcher and Arbutus Roberts of Asheville: 16 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren and 15 greatgreat-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Asheville Chapel of Penland and Sons Funeral Home. The Rev. Grady Brockwell will officiate.

Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The tamily will receive friends from 7 to 9 pin Thursday at the funeral home and at other times, will be at the home of Burgen Stepp on Charlotte Highway Robert Morgan Robert Ferrell Morgan, 74. ot Route 3 Candler died Wednesdav in an Asheville hospital tollowing an extended illness. Wells Funeral Home. Canton, IS in charge of arrangements.

James Montgomery James H. Montgomery, 76. of 17-A Lee Walker Heights died unexpectedly Wednesday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home..

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