S. THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006 C5 CITIZEN-TIMES OBITUARIES held at 2 p.m. Friday at Long Branch Baptist Church in DilIsboro. Ray Poston died peacefully and with loving care at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville on Friday, June 23, 2006.
A memorial service in celebration of Ray's life will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Blackburn Jr.
officiating. The fami- MET RAY POSTON SR. NORTH ASHEVILLE Met ly will receive friends immediately following the service in the church parlor. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Memory Care, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC .28803.
Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue is in charge of the arrangements. Condolence may be email though our website at: www.morrisfamilyfuneralho me.com. J. -On HELEN ANN RICHARDS BURNSVILLE Helen Ann Richards, of Burnsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at Mission Hospitals, Memorial Campus. A native of Williams Port, she was 7 a daughter of the tr late Harry Florence Fisher Richards, and also preceded in death by a son, Maurice Andrew "Muncy" Meade and a grandson, Mark Anthony Meade.
Helen was the Director of Nursing at Brookside Rehabilitation and Care Center, Director of Nurses for Nurse One, Inc. and Nursing Consultant at Mountain Manor Rest Home and a member of First Baptist Church. is survived by her lifelong friend, Jackie Wemple; two daughters, Dawn. Michelle Brown of Charlotte, Andrea Lynne McMinn and husband, Manuel, of Hendersonville; three sons, Michael Scott Meade 5 and wife, Kimberly, of Waynesville, Eric Steven 2 Meade and wife, Dorene, of Etowah, Gregory Richards Meade and friend, Cindy Cysewski, of Asheville; seven grandchildren, Leslie Michelle Meade, Steven Douglas Meade, Scott Meade, Jacob Meade, Sean Meade, Adam McMinn and Alexandrea McMinn. He The funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Friday from the First Baptist Church.
The Rev. Richard Muri will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 until noon on Friday prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow a luncheon cat Sky View Memorial Park in Asheville. Yancey Funeral Service is serving the Richards family.
.0 In lieu of flowers, a nursing scholarship fund will be set tr up in memory of Helen in the 5 near future. To Rev. Richard Muri, a special thank you being our families rock for many years. Also thank you to all her friends and extended family. This earth has lost a wonderful friend With a smile on her face until the end, When you see a flower bloom Or see the sunshine fill a room; Hear a beautiful bird in song She will be tc missed for SO very long Please reach over and hug your child Don't be afraid to act crazy and wild and when that smile crosses your face Realize mom is in a great place.
To the obituary or send an online condolence, please visit our website at www.yancey-funeral-service.com. CAROL H. ROBBINS HENDERSONVILLE Carol LaVonda Hawkins Robbins, 65, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2006, at her resie dence. seA native of Buncombe County, she, had resided in Henderson County for the past 12 years. She was the daughter of the late Leonard W.
and Blanche Greene Hawkins and was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church. Surviving are her brothers, Bobby Hawkins and wife, Edna, of Asheville and Grady Hawkins and wife, Doris, of Hendersonville. The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Charlie Sams officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
To sign Mrs. Robbins' Guestbook on line go to "Funeral Schedule" at www.andersrice.com. ELDEVA G. SAWYER ASHEVILLE Eldeva Gar- nieces, Polly Orr, Kathy Gilgaren, and Jeanne Etier; her dear friends, and many cousins; and her 99 year old aunt, Rhoda Holt. In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made in her name to the Fletcher Public Library.
At Eldeva's stated wishes there will be no services. Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements. An online register book is available at www.thosshepherd.com. LUCILLE MARTIN SNYDER BAKERSVILLE Lucille Martin Snyder, 89, of Bakersville, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
The funeral service is 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Henline Hughes Funeral Home. Visitation 7 to 8:30 p.m, prior to service. Interment is 11 a.m. Friday at Cane Creek Cemetery.
GWENDOLYN SYMONDS BAKERSVILLE Gwendolyn Symonds, 87, of Hwy 226 North Bakersville, passed away, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Sally's Mountain View Restaurant in Bakersville. Henline Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family. ROBERTHA W.
THOMAS ASHEVILLE Mrs. Robertha W. Thomas, born Aug. 10, 1930 in Chicago, Ill. departed this life Saturday, July 1, 2006.
She was the daughter of the late Bertha Mae Peete and Dr. Robert Ware. Mrs. Thomas resided in Chicago for much of her life before moving to Asheville in 1974. She was married to the late Houston C.
"Buck" Thomas who was laid to rest Feb. 22, 2006. Left to cherish her memory ren Sawyer, 81, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek, after a brief illness. Born in the Hooper's Creek area to the late Charlie and Pauline Garren, she was married to the late Thomas Sawyer, of Miami, Florida. A graduate of Cecil's Business College in Asheville, she spent her life in the pursuit of continuing education, speaking four languages; and taking numerous classes at Blue Ridge Community College.
She in the offices of Mary Webster College in Washington, D.C. and Christ School in Arden, and the Fletcher Public Library. She is survived by brothers, Ted and Bill Garren; and her beloved sisterin-law, Doris Garren; her Solid Wood Bookcases Starting at $49 WOOD YOU REAL WOOD FURNITURE FOR LESS' South Forest Shopping Center 780 Hendersonville Asheville, 274-9294 woodyou.com and celebrate her life are her children, Phillip Scruggs, Clyde Ware and Cliffton Thomas of Chicago, Ila Groomer of Tampa Bay, Sandy L. Green and Dorthea Thomas of Asheville; special grandson, Darrell Thomas of Asheville. She will be forever seen in the smiles of her grandchildren, Thomas Scruggs of Tampa Bay, Durbin Davis of Spokane, Nikita Jackson, Jonathan Jackson and Dominique Thomas of Asheville; greatgrandchildren, Jasmine Thomas and Keyana Thomas of Asheville.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Hart Funeral Service. The Rev. James E. Roberts will officiate, burial will be in Sunset Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to services. An online memorial register is available at www.hartfuneralservice.com. Walters, 57, of Murphy, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at his residence. No local services are planned. Townson Rose Funeral Home, Murphy, is in charge JOHN PERRY WALTERS MURPHY John Perry of arrangements.
DELMAR JOHN WATSON SWANNANOA Delmar John Watson, 86, of Swannanoa, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Given his pride in being an American and a World War Veteran, it seems fitting that he should enter into eternal rest on Independence in Avery Co. and A Day. He was born a life long citizen in Buncombe County. He was the son of the late Royal Lewis and Ada Greer Watson and brother of the late William Watson.
Mr. Watson was an electrician most of his career and frequently recalled the many houses and businesses he wired throughout the Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl McConnell Watson, of 48 years. He is survived by five children, Alma Watson of Swannanoa, Patsy Smith and husband, Gene, of Concord, Delmar John Watson Jr. and wife, Darla, of Concord, Ron Watson of Lansing, Richard and wife, Teresa, of Swannanoa.
He has 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Ernest Watson of Black. Mountain, Royal Lewis Watson Jr. of Orlando, Fla. and Robert Watson of Marion survive him.
Delmar was a charter member of Grovestone Baptist Church. He was active in the Royal Order of Moose and was a founding and life member of the Black Mountain Lodge He also was a member and served as the commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. In addition to being active in his community, he was known as an avid gardener until his death. Military honors will be presented by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Delmar's memory to, Grovestone Baptist Church, 1568 Grovestone Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711, or to the Buncombe County Veterans of Council Memorial Team, P.
O. Box 17636, Asheville, NC 28816-7636 or your favorite charity. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Grovestone Baptist Church with the Rev. James Lamb officiating.
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