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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OCTOBER 3, 2010 OBITUARIES ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES FUNERALS TODAY Name, Residence Time Location Hubert Chambers, Waynesville 4 p.m. Wells, Canton Mark D. Edwards, Fairview 2 p.m. Cane Creek Community Center Anna Greene, Bostic 3 p.m. Sandy Level Baptist Geraldine Holcombe, Candler 4 p.m.

Groce, Patton Avenue Jim Justice, Asheville 2 p.m. Morris, 304 Merrimon Ave. Sue Gaddy King, Marion 3 p.m. Westmoreland, Marion Norma Lee, Sylva 3 p.m. Sylva First Methodist Betty P.

Wilson, Robbinsville 7 p.m. Townson-Smith, Robbinsville Obituary Rates: The first 11 column lines: are free. The cost is $4 per line after the first 11 lines, and $30 for a photo. For more information on the Asheville Citizen-Times obituary policy, call 232-5966, fax 232-0377 or e-mail Deadline is 4 p.m., 3 p.m. on holidays.

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LAWRENCE G. BRENDLE FRANKLIN Lawrence G. Brendle, 81, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. www.bryantgrantfuneral home.com JOHN WILLIAM JOHNNY' BROWN JR. LEICESTER John William "Johnny" Brown 61, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. Johnny was born May 27, 1949 to the late Bill and Florence Brown, and proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his daughter, Darlene Colclasure (James); brother, David Brown (Ruth Ann); sister, Maribeth Wilson (Van); and two grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Colclasure. A memorial service is being held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain. Asheville Mortuary Services is caring for the family. DORIS CARPENTER MARION Doris Burnette Carpenter, 64, died Saturday, Oct.

2, 2010. Funeral 6 p.m. Monday, Westmoreland Chapel. Visitation 5- 6pm. Burial 11am N.

Cove Baptist Cemetery. www.westmorelandfuneralhome.com DORIS MARIE CHAMBERS WEAVERVILLE Doris Marie Chambers, 83, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at 7:30 a.m. She had been a resident at Elderberry Health Care since April 2006. Miss Chambers was born January 9, 1927, in Buncombe County. She was a lifelong member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church.

She graduated from Flat Creek High School and attended Mars Hill College. She had been employed at Vanderbilt Shirt Company, Dr. Harris dental office in Weaverville, Hammerland Company in Mars Hill, and Flat Creek Elementary School cafeteria. Doris was a muchloved Bible teacher for over 60 years. She enjoyed music and loved visiting with people.

She always had a kind and encouraging word for everyone. Her favorite saying was, "Like the apostle Paul, I've learned to be content in all things." She was preceded in death by her parents, Bascombe and Lula Arrowood Chambers and a sister, Margaret Chambers. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Hartman of Palm Bay, and Janice Hughes and husband, Sammy, of Paducah, two nephews, at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sam Fine officiating.

Interment will follow at Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Her family received friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of Wanda King, 83 Melton Candler. The on-line register is available at www.groce funeralhome.com.

THOMAS LOGAN HOOPER SR. BREVARD Thomas Logan Hooper 79, died peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Mission Hospital, St. Joseph Campus in Asheville surrounded by his loving family. He courageously fought a six month battle with cancer. Thomas was born on March 30, 1931 in the Mills River community to the late Walter G.

Hooper Sr. and Eva Pace Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter G. "Buddy" Hooper Jr. and a sister, Ruth Hooper Bresnahan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Katy Hooper; a daughter Marie (Tom) Baldridge of Raleigh; son, Thomas Logan Hooper Jr (Jean) of Raleigh; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Baldridge, Ashley Hooper and Sarah Hooper. Thomas and Katy made their home and raised their family on Lyons Mountain Road in the Rosman area. He farmed for many years raising prize winning cattle, corn and hay. He worked at Ecusta and retired from Olin after 44 years of service. He was a member of Mount Moriah Calvert Baptist Church where he faithfully served as a deacon and trustee.

He was also a member of the Dunn's Rock Masonic Lodge Brevard, N.C., and he was a Shriner. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2010, at Mount Moriah Calvert Baptist Church, with the Revs. Steve and Brenda Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Moore Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Moriah Calvert Baptist Church. To leave a condolence message for the Hooper family, please go to "Obituar aries at www.moore-fh.com. Moore Funeral Home is caring for the family.

RUTH W. LAUGHTER ASHEVILLE Ruth Williams Laughter, 101, of Asheville, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Jay Burt Williams and Jennie Maxwell Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Claude Laughter as well as four brothers.

Ruth was a devoted Christian and when her health allowed, she attended Pole Creek Baptist Church. She graduated from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Ga. where she became an English teacher. She was an active supporter of the college throughout her adult life. Most knew her from working at the family business, Broadview Gulf, in Oakley and being the manager at Biltmore Fabrics.

She is survived by her son, John Maxwell Laughter and his significant other, Donna Temple, of Asheville; two grandchildren, John Michael Laughter and Jamee Laughter, both of Asheville; as well as several special nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010, at Shepherd Memorial Park, with the Reverend Dennis Thurman officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Ruth's memory to a charity of one's own choice. A memorial register is available at www.groce funeralhome.com.

Dean Hartman of Palm Bay, and Jody Hughes of Madisonville, and two great nephews, Shane and Corey Hartman of Palm Bay, Fla. Doris is also survived by a number cousins and a host of good friends. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Weaverville, with Mr. L. C.

Chandler and Ms. Juanita Stump officiating. Burial will be in Piney Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, 150 Elkins Branch Road, Weaverville. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial donations may be made to Piney Mountain Baptist Church, Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1727, Weaverville, NC 28787. www.WestFamilyFuner alServices.com THELMA S. DUCK ASHEVILLE The funeral service for Thelma Duck, 89, will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Victory Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at AndersRice Funeral Home. MARY W. FREEMAN TRYON Mrs. Mary White Freeman, 81, of Tryon, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements. GERALDINE CREASMAN HOLCOMBE CANDLER Geraldine Creasman Holcombe, 83, of 95 Holcombe Cove went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center. A native of Buncombe Mrs. Holcombe was a daughter of the late James Creasman and Pearl Creasman McCracken.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac "Dick" Holcombe, who died in 1992, and a daughter, Sharon Lee, who died in 1957. Holcombe is survived by daughter, Wanda King and husband, Sam, of Candler; son, Richard Holcombe and wife, Stephany, of Acworth, granddaughter, Kimberly Dawn King of Candler; and brothers Wally Creasman and Tommy McCracken of Asheville. The funeral service for Mrs. Holcombe will be da, died Friday, October 1, 2010, at his home. Born in Saluda, he was the son of the late M.

A. and Mintie Guice Pace. He was the owner and proprietor of M.A. Pace General Store in Saluda, that his father began in 1899. A former insurance and real estate broker, he was also coowner of Western-Auto in Saluda.

Mr. Pace was a graduate of Saluda High School and a 1945 graduate of Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C. He served on many committees and boards that were instrumental in bringing First Citizens Bank and Autumn Care Nursing Home to Saluda. He also served on the Board of Directors of Carolina Mountain Bank, Hendersonville. Robert had been very active in the community and the First Baptist Church of Saluda, in which he was a member.

Surviving are his daughter, Kay Pace Richardson and her husband, Craig, of Clinton, N.C.; granddaughter, Lindsay R. Matthews and her husband, Jake; and great-granddaughter, Olivia all of Clinton, N.C; brother, Mack A. Pace and his wife, Frances, and family of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Lou Maynard Pace; sisters, Lessie Pace Thompson, Eunice Pace, Euva Franklin; and brother, Nolan Pace. The funeral service will be held 11 a.m.

Monday, October 4, 2010, in the Saluda First Baptist Church, with Pastor David Webb officiating. Burial will be in Saluda City Cemetery, Saluda. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday night, Oct. 3, 2010, in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

Memorials may be made to the Saluda Center, Senior Meals 64 Greenville Saluda, NC 28773 or to the First Baptist Church of Saluda, 213 Henderson Street, Saluda, NC 28773. An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneral chapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon ELIZABETH ROBINSON ASHEVILLE Eveline Elizabeth Robinson, 78, of Wagon Road, Asheville, died on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at Memorial Campus, Mission Hospitals. A native of Thomasville, Mrs. Robinson was a daughter of Pauline Elizabeth Miller Morgan of the Laurels of Greentree and the late Howard R. Morgan.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Eddie Robinson. Mrs. Robinson had worked in the pharmacy at K-Mart. She was a member of Oteen Methodist Church. Mrs.

Robinson is survived by her daughter, Brenda Robinson Gomez and her husband, Larry, of Baton Rouge, son, Micheal Robinson of Asheville; grandchildren, Jeff Robinson, Jeff Keller, Carol Robinson, Jennifer Robinson, and Micheal Robinson and lifelong friends, Jim and Shirley Rider. The funeral service for Mrs. Robinson will be at 1 p.m. on Monday at Oteen United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Doug Benton officiating.

Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Oteen United Methodist Church, 48 Browndale Asheville, NC 28805. Groce Funeral Home, East Asheville, is assisting the Robinson family. The on-line register is available at www.groce funeralhome.com JAMES G.

LAWSON FOREST CITY James Gray "Buster" Lawson, 68, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Forest City. Visitation to 2 p.m. prior.

www.padgettking.com FRANK McFALLS SPRUCE PINE Frank McFalls, 81, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home. Visitation one hour prior to the service. www.webbfh.com.

JEAN L. MOORE CANTON Jean Lineberger Moore, 83, died Saturday, October 2, 2010. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Crawford Ray Funeral Home is honored to be caring for the Moore family. www.crawfordray.com DORIS MORRISON RUTHERFORDTON Doris Smith Morrison, 74, died Friday, October 1, 2010.

Interment at Brittan Presbyterian Church. The family will have a private memorial service. Crowe's Mortuary is in charge. www.crowemortuary.com ROBERT PACE SALUDA Robert H. Pace, 87, of 533 Chisholm Street, SaluIn Loving Memory Of DEWEY STROUSE LOONEY April 14, 1921- September 26, 2009 Safely Home I Am Now At Home In Heaven, All's So Happy, All's So Bright! There Is Perfect Joy And Beauty In This Everlasting Light.

All The Pain And Grief Are Over, Every Restless Tossing Past, I Am Now At Peace Forever Safely Home In Heaven At Last. Did You Wonder I So Calmly Trod The Valley Of The Shades? Oh! But Jesus' Love Illumined Every Dark And Fearful Glade. We Miss You Very Much Wife Mary Looney Daughter Bunny Sams And Grandchildren CROWELL E. SEXTON WAYNESVILLE Crowell E. Sexton, died on Monday, September 27, 2010, at his home in Waynesville.

He was born October 6, 1915 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Ormond Griffith Sexton and Stella Crowell Sexton. He had many fond memories of growing up in Tampa and was very proud to be an Eagle Scout. During World War II he served with the U.S. Navy in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters A Tribute in Memory of TAMMY LYNN FOSTER January 11, 1975 September 21, 2010 By Pat Cothran "I am so lucky." Those are the words Tammy spoke to me one evening in late June. She was experiencing pain throughout her body; headaches, swelling, double vision, tingling in her hands and feet.

But Tammy was joyous. She had the love of her family, and that Tammy and Pat was a gift she treasured. "I wouldn't trade this cancer for anything," she went on to say, "because I have my family with me; I'm taken care of, and that means everything to me." During her last earthly weeks, Tammy felt the love of her family and close friends, and it both surprised and comforted her to realize just how much she was loved.I met Tammy half her life ago, when she and my nephew were dating. They later had a son together, my great-nephew Cory. I consider Tammy my niece and she introduced me as her aunt.

We were related not by blood, not by marriage, but by love. Tammy never failed to impress me with her abilities. She was incredibly bright, and had such amazing potential. She worked for me three times over a span of more than a dozen years. Tammy learned the job faster and performed better than anyone else who had worked in her position.

She was a quick study at anything she did, and had a lot of talent. Tammy also had a generous heart. She enjoyed buying gifts for others, and doing things to help them. In July, in the midst of her own struggles, she gave my husband a get-well card after he had surgery. About six weeks ago, Tammy shared with me that she sensed someone standing beside her, touching her, patting her.

It gave her comfort, and she was happy because she was going to be with Jesus. We talked about her life, about her faith, about how much we loved each other, the memories we had, how much we would miss each other until we meet again. I told her what I would miss the most is her laugh. She had such a great laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. She said how glad she was that she would be free of her old life; how tired she was of struggles of this life.

In the face of cancer, Tammy displayed courage, I feel a great loss today. I am blessed because she was a part of it, I can speak determination, and acceptance. to have had Tammy in my life. And the words that she did: "I am so lucky." 259507-400.