a a AUGUST 29, 2003 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES More OBITUARIES on B4, B6 OBITUARIES To report an obituary, FUNERALS TODAY Name, Residence Time Location Guin Arrowood, Murphy 7 p.m. Ivie Elvin Cabe, Otto 4:30 p.m. Macon Ruth Grindstaff, Bakersville Noon Silvers Chapel Baptist Frank Hicks, Asheville Noon Blue Ridge, Mars Hill Walwyn Jackson, Morganton 1 p.m. Ebony Nancy Johnson, Balsam Grove 2 p.m. Woods Memorial Baptist Bertha Kisselburg, Murphy 11 a.m.
Friendship Baptist William Ledford, Charlotte 2 p.m. Harry and Bryant L.L. Mull, Canton 2 p.m. Wells, Canton Edward Proffitt, Bakersville 2 p.m. Bakersville Baptist Julia Robinson, Marion 2 p.m.
Marion First Freewill Baptist Atlas Silver, Burnsville 10 a.m. Young's Chapel Freewill Baptist Evelyn Spry, Arden 11 a.m. Groce, Patton Avenue Winfred Stewart, Asheville 10:30 a.m. West Memorial Park Prince Walker, 2 p.m. Cochran Loa Weaver, Asheville 10 a.m.
Ashelawn Gardens of Memory For information on The Citizen -Times' obituary policy, contact Carole Terrell at (828) 232-5966 or Obituaries that contain U.S. flags are to recognize the service of veterans. For "In Memory Of" or "Card of Thanks" information, please contact Kelly Allen at (828) 232-5925. OPAL BUCHANAN ASHEVILLE Opal Freeman our precious mother, Aug. 27, 2003, in cheer on Shope Creek Road, Asheville.
She was born May 7, 1921, in Henderson County to the late Zadie Padgett Freeman and Robert Ransom Freeman. She is survived by her three daughters, Linda Mills, Gloria band, Roy, Kay herd husCarter and her hus- band, Tom, all of Asheville. She leaves behind five grandchildren, Angela Arotin, Garrick Smith, Rhonda Perez, Heather Moss and Christian King; and four great-grandchildren, Justice and Gabriel Arotin, Drake Moss, and Raven Perez. Opal was the 10th of 13 children. Three siblings survive her, Robert Freeman of Nebo, Elmorrow Red Fender of Dysartsville and Myrtle Buchanan of Smyrna, Del.
The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home in Black Mountain. The Rev. James Lamb, Pastor Joe Johnston and Brenda Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and at other times will gather at the Buchanan home, 356 Shope Creek Road. The pallbearers will be Dennis Perez, Kenny Arotin, Christian King, Larry Robinson, Mattie Moss, Robin Graff and James Reynolds. Flowers are appreciated, and memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
The family members thank hospice for their dedication and their loving. care of their mother, which helped her to remain in her home. GUIN LAWSON ARROWOOD MURPHY Guin Lawson Buchanan, Wednesday, home Opal Buchanan Arrowood, 82, of Murphy died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, in a Murphy hospital. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, he was a son of the late John Burley and Della Creasman Arrowood and the husband of Callie Arrettia Nix Arrowood, who died Oct.
18, 1990, after 44 years of marriage. Guin served in the Army in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He was a rural mail carrier in Murphy, retiring in 1989. Guin was a member of American Legion Post 96 and Little Brasstown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, John Lawson Arrowood, who died March 10, 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Hembree Arrowood; daughter, Sharon Dean and husband, Stephen, of Murphy; son, Mitchell Arrowood and wife, Wanda, of Murphy; stepdaughter, Brenda Hendrix and husband, Bob, of Murphy; stepson, Charles Hembree and wife, Phoebe, of Murphy; daughter-in-law, Barbara Arnett Arrowood of Apex; three sisters, Doris Wheeler and Edith Stiles, both of Murphy, and Modean Minor of Syracuse, N.Y.; brother, Howard Arrowood of Marble; three grandchildren, John Martin Arrowood. Althea Arrowood Weber and Roarke Wilson Arrowood; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, with the Rev. Aud Brown officiating.
Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 96, DAV Chapter 73 and VFW Post 10222. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the services. The family requests memorials be made to the Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Jim Hendrix, 3195 Old Peachtree Road, Murphy, NC 28906.
WILLIAM 'BILL' SHUPING MORGANTON William E. "Bill" Shuping, 88, of Morganton, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Salem United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Sossoman Funeral Home. TOMMY G. ROBERSON HENDERSONVILLE Tommy G. Roberson, 61, of Hendersonville, died at his residence Wednesday, Aug.
27, 2003. Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors will announce the arrangements. ANTE STILE CITIZEN REACT OF THE MOUNTAINS FLOYD E. FISHER WAYNESVILLE Floyd Edwin of Waynesville and the Creek community, died Aug.
28, 2003, at Autumn Care of Waynesville. A native of Haywood County, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Lizzie Russell Fisher. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Coward Fisher; a granddaughter, Misty Dawn Fisher; a brother, Henry Fisher; and a sister, Hester Holland. He was a member of Allens Creek Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He loved the work of the church and served in many ways.
He retired with 33 years of service from the Department of Agriculture and served as director of the agriculture stabilization and conservation services in McDowell, Jackson and Haywood Counties. He began his career as a state spot checker and covered all of Western North Carolina. He loved to play golf at Iron Tree Golf Course, loved baseball and was very interested in the Blue Ridge Baseball Team and James. He also loved his garden and liked to fish and hunt. He is survived by his son, Ray Fisher and his wife, Shelby, of Waynesville; grandson, Philip Fisher and his wife, Jann, of Waynesville; two great-grandchildren, Graham Reece and Peyton Rebecca of Waynesville; five sisters, Minnie Fish of Waynesville, Mary Mauck of Asheville, Laura Fish of Morganton, Hazel Mathis of Clyde and Martha Benfield of Lenoir; and three brothers, Daniel and Robert Waynesville and Crawford Fisher of Nebo.
He is also survived by a lifelong friend, classmate, and roommate at Care, Nobel Arrington. The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the Revs. Lloyd Eddie Dietz and T.E. Robinette officiating.
Burial Fishi, will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. before the services. Pallbearers will be Ed Brown, Bill Hollingsworth, Taylor Gene Russell, A.J. Plemmons and Robert Hyatt.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Allens Creek Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Jim McBroom, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Constance and David Presnell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Allens Baptist Church, 459 Allens Creek Road, Waynesville, NC 28786, Blue Ridge Ranger Baseball Team, 124 Glendale Drive, Waynesville, NC 28786; or to one's favorite charity. Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville is in charge of arrangements. An online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at BETTY ANN CROWDER FOREST CITY Ann Crowder, 60, of Forest Betty. died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at her residence.
The graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Smith Grove Baptist Church cemetery. eat The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Washburn Dorsey Funeral Home in Bostic. An online guest registry is available at www.washburndorsey.com.
NEW JEEP LIBERTY List $24,485 Year Discount 2,045 Rebate 1,000 CARL GREGORY Only $21,440 Carl Gregory Jeep 3 3408 Kingsport Johnson City 1-423-282-3011 CANTON LABOR DAY SCHEDULE August 28 September 1, 2003 Thursday night- Bluegrass Music featuring High Windy Buncombe Turnpike and the McDowell Family Show begins at 6:30 PM and is free to the public Friday night- Picking in the Park featuring the Totally Different band with the Southern Appalachian Cloggers and Carolina Mountain Cloggers Saturday- Antique Car Show 10:00 AM Canton Recreation Park. Stage Show 6:30 PM featuring 96.5 oldles Band free admission. Baby Pageant 10:00 AM Pisgah High School Auditorium Sunday- Gospel Music- Colonial Theatre 2:00 5:00 PM Free Admission Monday- 10:00 AM Canton Labor Day Parade Working to keep America Free Monday- 1:00 PM Kids Casting Contest Pigeon Valley Bass Masters sponsor Great prizes for kids ages 7-14 All Stage entertainment Show begins is free at admission HY5494-113 Labor Day Entertainment at the Canton Recreation Park will offer some entertainment for all Some of the days groups. Riley Academy of Martial Arts Rough Creek Cloggers Tall Tails Contest Old Time Mtn. Dancers Music Works Green Valley Cloggers Angie's Dance Academy Campus Tradition Band Mount Valley Cloggers Acoustic Anonymous Southern Appalachian Cloggers Stage Show Features Bishop Brothers and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Emcees: Cliff Hannah, Joe Blye All concerts at the stage are free to public. Need to bring lawn chair or blanket and Enjoy the show! Bingo nightly, food booths will offer an excellent choice of food, something for everyone's taste. Vendors will offer a variety of crafts and jewelry. ROBERT ASHEVILLE Lawrence, the Television Lord on Tuesday, Robert Lawrence Robert Lawrence LAWRENCE Robert Dunning former owner of Ideal went to be with the Aug. 26, 2003.
Mr. Lawrence was on Nov. 21, 1924, in Charlotte. was preceded in death by his parents, Freda Dunning and A. Lawrence Sr.
sisters, Helen Pearre and Emily L. Heaton. During World War Marine served in Corps the Hebrides Islands was chosen as a special forces Marine raider. After the war, worked for the Johnson City Tennessee Press Chronicle, where he served as a linotype operator and met his wife, Lucille Huffine. Bob was a member of Oakley Baptist Church and former member of Merrimon Avenue Baptist Church, Oteen Church and Woodland Hills Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille; children and their spouses, Gordon and Sandra Lawrence of Atlanta and Becky Harry Helens Arden, and Cathy and Marlon and Charlie Lawrence, all of Charlotte; brother and sister-in-law, John A. and Gladys Lawrence Jr. of Asheville; and grandchildren, Valerie Paige, Tyler Lawrence, Christie Paige and Aaron, Rachel and Abigail Helms. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oakley Baptist Church with the Revs.
Frank Hopkins, Tom Pierce and Tom Lomax officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home. friespecial, thanks helped to Bob the and many Lucy throughout his illness and to the staff of Lincare Inc.
and Mountain Area Hospice. MILDRED EARLEY WAYNESVILLE Mildred Elizabeth Murray Earley, 62, of Sparrow Drive, Waynesville, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at her residence. The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Canton chapel of Wells Funeral Homes.
Burial will follow at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Waynesville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at GarrettHillcrest Memorial Gardens. An online register is available at Obituaries at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
BEN H. EIDAM LAKE JUNALUSKA Benjamin Howard "Ben" Eidam, 70, of 14 Pepper Lake Junaluska, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Columbus, he was the son of the late Benjamin Howard Eidam Sr. and Wilma Andrews Eidam.
He was a graduate of Columbus High Ben School in Columbus Eidam and received ed his pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia. He was owner and operator of the Waynesville Pharmacy for 31 years. He was an active member of Clyde Central United Methodist Church and was current chairman of the administrative board, taught the Aldersgate Sunday school class and member of the choir. He is survived by his wife, Julia Haren Eidam; two daughters, Janet Nix and her husband, Allan, of Woodstock, and Maria Haren Reitan and her husband, Doug, of Minneapolis, two sons, Don Eidam and his wife, Susie, of Savannah, and Tom Haren and wife, Elizabeth, of Erie, sister, Elissa E. Tidwell and her husband, Walter, of Columbus; and six grandchildren, Brittany and Heather Eidam, Cameron Reitan, Brandon Nix and Michael and Jacob Haren.
The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Clyde Central United Methodist Church with the Revs. Chris Westmoreland and James Hart officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wells Funeral Home of Waynesville.
Memorials may be made to the Organ Fund of Clyde Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 8, Clyde, NC 28721. An online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com. JUANITA L. McKAIG TRYON Juanita Lewis McKaig, 65, of 1969 Red Fox Road, Tryon, died Wednesday, Aug.
27, 2003. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at McFarland Funeral Chapel with visitation from 12:30 to 2 p.m. before the services. At other times, the family will be at the home.
80, of Candler, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Mission St. Joseph's Health System. Arrangements will be announced by Wells Funeral Home of Canton. An online register is available at Obituaries at www.wellsfuneral- MARK HERREN CANDLER Mark Henry Herren FRANK HICKS ASHEVILLE Frank Allen Hicks, He John and New and he 78, of Haven Road, Asheville, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug.
27, 2003, at his residence. He was a native of Haywood County, having lived the last 21 years in Buncombe County. He was a supervisor and machinist with Reliance Electric. He received the Purple Heart, among other Frank medals, while serving Hicks in the Navy during World War Il and was a member of VFW Post 891. He was a son of the late Rev.
Hamilton Parker and Mantie Clark Hicks. He was preceded in Floyd Fisher Frank Hicks CLEMETH G. ALEXANDER ARDEN Clemeth G. Alexander, Clemeth 93, of Arden, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at her residence.
A native of Buncombe County, Mrs. Alexander was born March 5, 1910, to the late Charlie and Jerlene Davis Graham. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl C. Clemeth Alexander; two sisAlexander ters; five brothers; and one stepson. Mrs.
Alexander was employed by American Enka Corp. and retired in 1975. Clemeth was a member Oak Grove Christian Church of Averys Creek. She is survived by her son, Gilbert J. Alexander of Arden; stepson, Raymond Alexander of Black Mountain; sister, Genevieve Boone Arden; granddaughter, Janice Gilbert of Hendersonville; and several nieces and nephews.
She will be loved, cherished and missed by all. The graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Averys Creek Christian Church Cemetery with Bill Edmondson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. A memorial register is available at "Obituaries at www.grocefuneralhome.com. HOBERT W. LOVEDAY MARION Hobert W.
Loveday, 78, of Marion, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003. He was the husband of Shirley Taylor Loveday, member of Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church and retired from SGL Carbon Inc. of Morganton. The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Westmoreland Funeral Home chapel with visitation one hour before the services. death by two sisters, Alice Doan and Mozella Jarvis; and two brothers, Dan and TD Hicks. He is survived by his wife, Jean Ray Hicks; two daughters, Patricia Hicks of Asheville and Linda Gillespie of Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at noon Friday at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service, 7626 N.C. 213, Mars Hill.
The Rev. Vince Whitt will officiate. Burial will follow in Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery with graveside rites conducted by Mars Hill VFW Post 5483. The family will receive friends 30 minutes before the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 891, New Leicester Highway, Leicester, NC 28748.
WILLIAM E. BISSINGER WOODFIN William Edward "Bill" Bissinger, 95, of Center, Woodfin, Friday, Aug. 15, his William Bissinger William Bissinger one A memorial 2 p.m. Sunday Church with the officiating. His friends following The memorial at "Obituaries" at home.com.
home.com. City Works ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL INTERNET FAQ DRAFT FORMAL POSTED ON GROVE PARK MEETING AGENDA INN PROPOSAL 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2003 The City has posted "Frequently Asked 2nd FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBER Questions: Grove Park Inn Proposal for Pack City Hall Building Square" on its web site at http://ashevillenc.gov/ The following items are included on the The site contains agenda for the August 26 formal meeting of information regarding the proposed sale of CityCity Council: owned property in the Pack Plaza area to the Grove Park Inn as well as links Downtown Social Issues Task Force Update to relevant documents including the downtown (no formal action required) development agreement between the City and Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve a Grove Park Inn, the Pack Square Design Guidegrant from the Federal Aviation Administration lines approved by City Council. the agreement in an amount not to exceed $3,085,435. (It is the between the City and Pack Square Conservancy, intent of City Council to take formal action on and a GIS map of public space in Pack Square. this item at this meeting.) Scott Shuford, director of planning and Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Director development, can be reached at (828) 259-5840 to dispose of City-owned personal property by for further information about the web site and public auction on Saturday, October 4, 2003, at the Grove Park Inn proposal.
10:00 a.m. in the William F. Wolcott Jr. Public Works Complex at 161 S. Charlotte Street, GRAND Asheville, N.C.
(It is the intent of City Council to take formal action For OPENING OF on this item at this meeting.) further CLIMBING WALL Resolution appointing members information call The grand opening for the to the Planning Zoning 251-1122. new climbing wall at Montford Commission. (It is the intent of Center, located at 34 Pearson City Council to take formal action www.ashevillenc.gov is taking place on Monday, on this item at this meeting.) September 1, 3-7 p.m. There Continuation of considering entering into an will be free climbing lessons option to convey certain City-owned property and demonstrations, outdoor vendors and door in the Central Business District to the Grove prizes. Kids with the Afternoon Adventure Park Inn for a mixed use development project Program will be on hand to show off their new (It is the intent of City Council to take formal climbing skills and help other kids experience action on this item on September 16, 2003.) the thrill of climbing.
For more information and This is not a complete listing of the City a complete price list and class schedule, contact Council agenda. Items may be added or deleted the Montford Center at 253-3714, or visit based upon final approval of the agenda. Please www.ashevilleparks.org. call the City Clerk's Office at 259-5601 for a final agenda or for more information. FOOD LION SKATEPARK REMEMBER You can access the City IN-LINE CONTEST Council agenda and Code of Ordinances The Food Lion SkatePark will host its invia internet at the following address: www.
line contest on Monday, September 1, 1-5 p.m. ashevillenc.gov The contest is open to all in-line skaters with competition in all levels of the street course and CITY COUNCIL ON TV vert bowl. There will be prizes for the top three City Council meetings can be viewed on winners in each category. The entry fee is $5 Asheville Channel 11 live on the second and for skaters, and spectators are admitted for free. fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:00 p.m.
Also, The in-line contest is brought to you by Food the Council meeting playbacks can be seen on Lion. Mountain Dew, Doritos, Mountain Xpress, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and on Charter Communications, 93.3 The Planet and Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Asheville Parks and Recreation. SM5765-123 his two Emerald Ridge Care passed away 2003, surrounded by family.
He is survived by wife of 71 years, Marjorie G. Bissinger; sons, Roger Bissinger and his wife, Louise, and Alan Bissinger and his wife, Misako; two brothers, John and Edward Bissinger; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren great-great-grandchild. service will be held at at Groce United Rev. Carl Johnson family will greet the service. register is available www.grocefuneral-.
