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Marjorie Anderson, 92, of Black Mountain, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Mrs. Anderson was born July 31, 1921, in Knox County, Tenn., and was a resident of Black Mountain for most of her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlyle Anderson. Marjorie is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service was held April 22 in the chapel of the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Foster Massey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be considered to CarePartners, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, N.C., 28803.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center and CarePartners for their loving care of Mrs. Anderson
Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, 669-2977, www.harwoodho meforfunerals.com.
Sherree Lane Padgett Davis, 57, of Swannanoa, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014, after an extended battle with cancer.
Born October 13, 1956, to Ed and Jewell Padgett, of Black Mountain, she is survived by her mother; husband, Randy; oldest son, Michael (Jenn); daughter, Julie Gibson (Travis); youngest son, Matthew, of the home; three grandchildren, Tito, Trenton, and Elorah; brothers, Eddie (Arlene), Jody (Nancy), and Pete (Kim); 13 nieces and nephews; and 15 grand-nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her church family at East Black Mountain Free Will Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Sherree was a friend to all who knew her, and leaves a legacy of love and caring for all that passed her way.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at East Black Mountain Free Will Baptist Church with the Reverend Danny Sprinkle officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
Flowers are accepted. For those desiring to make a memorial contribution, please consider Cancer Care of WNC, 21 Hospital Drive, Fourth Floor, Asheville, N.C., 28801.
Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, www.harwoodhomefor funerals.com.
James "Jim" "Whitey" Bradley Hammond, 65, of Asheville, passed away April 18, 2014. Mr. Hammond was born July 28, 1948, in Buncombe County.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Blane and Thelma Searcy Hammond; and sister, Juanita Carver.
He is survived by his sons, Bradley Hammond (Sherrie) and Joey Hammond (Ann Marie); sisters, Mary Lou Edmonston (Jack), Janice Morrow (Bill), Kay Ponder; and grandchildren, Shane, Jocie, Sawyer, and Coy Hammond.
A celebration of life service was held April 21 in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals. Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, 669-2977, www.harwoodhomefor funerals.com.
Mariella Talmage Provost
Black Mountain -
Mariella Talmage Provost died on April 15, 2014, in Black Mountain, the age of 91 with family at her side. Mariella was born on February 13, 1923, in Kwangju, Korea, to second generation missionary parents, John Van Neste Talmage II and Eliza Emerson Talmage. Mariella was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. Provost, Jr., her parents, and six older siblings.
In her youth, Mariella attended Pyongyang Foreign School in Korea. She graduated in 1945 with a nursing degree from the Medical College of Virginia and returned to Korea as a medical missionary where she met her beloved husband, Raymond. Throughout their 44 years together, the Provosts served missions in Korea, the Moon Wha High School in Kyungju, and the Church of the Straits in Mackinaw City, Mich., before retiring to Black Mountain. Mariella devoted much of her time in recent years to the Ebenezer Institute of Learning in Nhkoma, Malawi, Africa. She was certainly known for her compassionate and humble spirit, devotion for Christian service, and her countless knitting projects.
Mariella is survived by four children, David (Christine), Jonathan (Paulette), Elizabeth Anne (Paul Drummond), and Janet (David Cummings); 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a wonderful extended family. She cherished her many friends at Highland Farms Retirement Center; the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church; as well as the fellowship of Christians in Korea, Malawi, and throughout the world.
Mariella's life will be joyfully celebrated at 2 p.m., Friday, April 25, at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Per her wishes, she will be interred at the church columbarium in a private ceremony.
It was Mariella's request, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to support her beloved Christian school in Malawi, Africa. Donations can be made to Black Mountain Presbyterian Church: "Provost Malawi Fund," P.O. Box 39, Black Mountain, N.C., 28711.
Funeral arrangements have been made through Wilson Family Funeral Service, www.wilsonfamilyfuneralser vice.com.
Leon Wayne Rayburn
Leon Wayne Rayburn, 66, of Asheville, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Mr. Rayburn was born June 2, 1947 in Buncombe County.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Inez Boone Rayburn; and wife, Shirley Phillips Rayburn; and sister, Lisa Greene.
Leon is survived by his sisters, Kay Gossage (Arnie) and Karrie Holloway; and brother, Tim Rayburn (Gail).
A celebration of life service was held April 21 in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals with Rev. Frank Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Sky View Memorial Park. Flowers are accepted and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider the John F. Keever Solace Center, P.O. Box 5779, Asheville, N.C., 28813.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff of the John F. Keever Solace Center for all their love, care, and support. Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, www.harwoodhomeforfuneral s.com.
Sarah Dudley Whitmore Ricks
Spartanburg, S.C. -
Sarah Dudley Whitmore Ricks, 100, formerly of Baton Rouge, La., and Montreat, died on Thursday, April 16, 2014. Born February 27, 1914, she was a graduate of Peace College, Mary Baldwin College, and Presbyterian School of Christian Education with a master's degree in CE. She was director of Christian education of First ARP Church, Charlotte; Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Mo.; First Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tenn.; and First Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge.
She is survived by her daughter, Norwood Dudley Ricks Strasburger, of Spartanburg, S.C.; her son, George Harriss Ricks, Jr., of Richmond, Va.; and five grandchildren.
Services will be private. No flowers please, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mountain Retreat Association, P.O. Box 969, Montreat, N.C., 28757.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortua ry.com.
Marion C. Taylor
Marion C. Taylor, 96, of Nebo, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Rose Hill Retirement Community in Marion. A widower, he was born in Rutherford County on August 17, 1917, and was the last surviving child of the late George R. Taylor and Vader Hudgins Taylor.
Marion was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II and was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. He always led an active life, which continued after retiring from Kearfott, Inc., spending endless hours gardening and also joining the McDowell County Beekeepers Association, sharing his passion for beekeeping with other members and all who were willing to learn. The McDowell Senior Center was near and dear to him. He participated in numerous activities including the Senior Games and was dedicated to serving others by delivering Meals on Wheels for 11 years.
Left to cherish Marion's memory include his son, Clyde Taylor, of Nebo; a daughter, Dawn Arrowood and husband, Randy, of Old Fort, two grandchildren, Ashley Taylor and Holly Frady and husband, Anthony; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Mr. Taylor's life was held on April 21 in the chapel of Westmoreland Funeral Home with the Revs. Randy Arrowood and Larry Anderson officiating. Interment followed in Spring Hill Memorial Gardens in Chesnee, S.C., with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, N.C., 28043.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Rose Hill Retirement Community for their compassion and excellent care of Marion during his stay.
Westmoreland Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Words of comfort may be made by visiting www.west morelandfuneralhome.com.
Rebecca Ann White
Denver, Colo. -
Rebecca Ann White, 25, died April 4, 2014, in an automobile accident in Denver, Colo., when she, her mother, Neva Johnson, and her daughter, Aerial, were returning home from a visit with family.
Rebecca was born August 22, 1988, in Buncombe County. Becca had many friends and was a sweet, beautiful daughter, mother, granddaughter, sister, spouse, and friend. She was very happy with the loves of her life, Travis and Aerial.
Becca is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wilford Johnson and Joan Johnson Shephard.
Rebecca is survived by her fiancée, Travis White; their baby daughter, Aerial Lei Elaine White; her mother, Neva Johnson; her father, Greg White and his fiancée, Kim Brown; paternal grandmother, Doris Brown; siblings, Brianne White, Bonnie Johnson, Rachael Smith, Chris Johnson, Tyson Sparks, Josh White, Blake Bosen, and T.W. Allen; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of life service was held April 18 in the chapel of Harwood Home for Funerals. Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, www.harwoodhomeforfunerals .com.