The News-Record from Marshall, North Carolina • Page A7

Product: ASHBrd PubDate: 07-31-2013 Zone: NRS Edition: 1 Page: Obitsl User: carice Time: 07-29-2013 15:26 Color: Kl July 31, 2013 The News-Record Sentinel Page 7 Obituaries Jack Smith Age 95 Jack E. "Sheriff" Smith, 95, of in Haywood County, passed away Lillian Hamlin Age 92 Lillian T. Hamlin, 92 of 231 Foster Creek passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her Thomas Cochran Age 82 Thomas Timothy Cochran, 82, formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the home of his son in High Point. Mr. Cochran was born October 20, 1930 in Swain County.

He retired from the furni Billy Zimmerman Age 53 William "Billy" Paul Zimmerman, 53, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at his home. Mr. Zimmerman was born May 11, 1960 in Greeneville, TN. He was an excellent welder, loved to farm and took great pride in his work. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Baxter and Ollie Keener Tran-tham. She was also preceded in death by her on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Rhoda Clark Smith and his parents Vicie Emmaline Russell Smith and Billie Smith. He is survived by his children, Ann Higginbotham (Jim) of Colum ture industry, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict and former Pastor of Calvary's Cross Baptist Church in High Point, NC.

thought the world of his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Pauline Ray Zimmerman. Surviving are his father, Louie Zimmerman of Marshall; his loving husband, Kelse Joseph Hamlin, two daughters, one son, one grandson, two sisters and three brothers. Lillian was a homemaker and a member of Foster Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Patty Carr and Barbara Honeycutt; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and her beloved dog, The funeral service was held Monday, July 29 at Foster Creek Baptist Church.

Rev. Kenneth Parker officiating. Burial followed in Holcombe Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Wanda Roberts tie was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Bertha Lindsey Cochran; his wife, Thelma Hardy Cochran; a grandson, Tommy Lee Cochran; one sister; and three brothers. Surviving are Magdeline Davis; daughters, Jeanette Cochran, Linda Johnson (David) and Wanda Makhyoun (Brian Wallace); son, Michael Cochran (Bobbie); sisters, Marie Nations and Bobbie Jones; three grandchildren, Eric Cochran, Cammie and Miriam Makhyoun; three great-grandchildren, Erica, Emilee and Cody.

Funeral services were held at Sunday, July 28 in the chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Dr. David Johnson officiating. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 29 at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Jamestown, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Madison, P.O. Box 69, Marshall, NC 28753 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

www.MadisonFH.com Age 71 bia, MD, Zeta Smith (O'Neal Shelton) of Mars Hill, La-na Smith of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jack also had many long time friends in Madison County. He was a World War II Veteran who landed at Omaha Beach. Among other battles, he fought in the battles of St. Lo; Mortain; the assault at the Siegfriend Line; and the Battle of the Bulge.

He was a member of Company 120th Regiment; 30th Infantry Division "Old Historians of the European Theatre of Operations rated the 30th as the number one outstanding division in World War II. Services were held at Garrett Funeral Home at 460 N. Main St. in Waynesville on Saturday, July 27. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 47, Veterans Oil Plan, PO Box 911, Waynesville, NC 28786 or The Mountaineer Little League, P.O.

Box 76, Waynesville, NC 28786. Ray Leonard Payne fM Age 80 Ray Leonard "Squeak" Payne, 80, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the VA Medical Community Living Center in Asheville. Mr. Payne was born April 5, 1933 in Wanda Lewis Roberts, 71 of 109 Springbrook Rd went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2013. She was the daughter of Anna Lee Lewis and the late Clarence Lewis.

Wanda is also preceded in death by a brother Talmadge Lewis. Wanda was a wife of 23 years, Pamela Clark Zimmerman; daughters, Ashley Anna Zimmerman (Donnie) of Marshall and Cassie Elizabeth McGinley (Ryan) of New York; son, William "Will" Paul Zimmerman, Jr. (Heather) of Marshall; sisters, Kathryn Zimmerman (Herbert Buckner) of Mars Hill, Teresa Z. Engle of Mount Joy, PA and Barbara Zimmerman of Marshall; brothers, Louie R. Zimmerman (Sandy) of Marshall, John Jacob "Jake" Zimmerman (Kathy) of Pisgah Forest and Robert Zimmerman (Erica Curtis) of Marshall; one grandson, Max Cooper McGinley of New York; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 25 in the Chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the Adams Cemetery. Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, co Joe Emerson Franklin, 4949 NC Hwy 212, Marshall, NC 28753. www.MadisonFH.com Jerry Harold Lunsford Age 76 Jerry Harold Lunsford, 76, of Leicester, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at Emerald Ridge Nursing Home. Mr.

Lunsford I member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church and retired from Square Manufacturer after 37 years of employment. She was dedicated to her family and never met a stranger. She had a radiant Ernestine Hunter Age 80 Ernestine Whitt Hunter 80, of Marshall, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2013 after an extended illness. Madison County. In his earlier years, he was known for his ability to play football and baseball.

"Squeak" graduated from Marshall High School and attended Western Carolina University on a football scholarship. He served in the U.S. Army during 1955 to Mrs. Hunter was born August 21, 1932 in Madison County. Ernestine was a loving wife, mother and sister.

She was a member of Walnut Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a was born August 5, 1936 in Madison County and made his home in Buncombe County for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bass and Kitty Payne Lunsford; brothers, Hugh and smile and a soft touch and was a devoted Christian lady. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Robert Roberts; daughter, Dawn and husband Chad Edwards; son, Randy Roberts; grandchildren, Christopher Kent and Brooklyn Edwards; sisters, Blanche Flynn, Kathy DeBruhl, Shirley and Carolyn Bullman, and Joyce Fisher; brothers, Eddie, Ted, and Kenneth Lewis, several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. The Rev.

Larry Sprouse officiated. Active and Honorary pallbearers were: De-wayne, Dwight, Mickey, Keith, Jeff, Scott and Ben Lewis, Tim Flynn, Josh Debruhl, Cody and Nathan Bullman, and Justin Fisher. Burial followed in Ashe-lawn Gardens of Memory. Online condolences may be e-mailed to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org Stephen Adams fU- Age 77 Stephen Douglas Adams, 77, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Mr.

Adams was born January 26, 1936 in Madison County. Douglas proudly served in the US Navy, retired from the Pipe Fitters Union and was a welding teacher at AB 1957. "Squeak" spent the majority of his days farming, raising tobacco and cattle in Madison County. He had a love for hunting, especially coon hunting and a special love for plot hounds. On Friday nights, "Squeak" could be found down at the Depot.

He loved music, especially the song "Rocky Mr. Payne was loved by his family and friends and will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe M. and Myrtle Wild Payne; sisters, Helen Payne, Marie Payne Haskell and Evelyn Payne Henderson; and a brother, Joe Payne, Jr. Surviving are his son, Ray Scott Payne; a brother, Tillery Kirk Payne and his wife Margaret; nephews, Monty Payne and Tracy Henderson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27 in the Chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Honeycutt officiating. Burial followed in the Kirk Payne Cemetery. www.MadisonFH.com Primary Class Sunday School Teacher and as the Church Clerk for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Delphia Grooms Whitt. Surviving are her loving husband of 58 years, Clarence Hunter; a daughter, Karen Hedrick (Jimmy); and a sister, Geneva Massey (Earl).

Funeral service were held Sunday, July 28 at Walnut Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Reverends Jim Pruitt and Gerald Sprinkle officiating. Burial followed in the Ball-Hunter Cemetery. www.MadisonFH.com Maroma Smathers Age 83 Maroma Catherine Smathers, 83, of Marshall, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Elderberry Healthcare where she resided Rex Lunsford; and a sister, Joy Davis. Surviving are his brothers, Alva Lunsford of Weaverville and Dedrick Lunsford of Leicester; sisters, Alma Buckner of Marshall and Imogene Sharpe of Leicester; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Lunsford of Cookeville, TN. Funeral services were held Monday, July 22 in the chapel of Madison Funeral Home with the Reverends Gary Fender, Ed Worley and Brian Buckner officiating.

Burial followed in North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mr. Lunsford's nephews: Alan Sharpe, Jimmie Lunsford, David and Randy Davis, Ronnie Buckner, Jason and Jared Merrill and Homer Sharpe. Flowers are acceptable or memorials may be made to North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, co Michelle Massey, 1055 South Fork Road, Marshall, NC 28753. The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the Staff at Emerald Ridge for their care of Jerry and especially his van driver, Barbara Kent.

www.MadisonFH.com paid Elma Jean Smith Age 68 Elma Jean Johnson Smith, 68, of 95 Meadow Ridge Lane, passed away Wednesday, July Gerald Miller Age 65 G9 Gerald Miller, age 65, of Chandler Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at his home. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Carmon and Ethie Thomas Miller. He was aU. S. Tech.

His favorite pastimes were football, restoring "Hot Rods" with his sons and friends, picking at Charles Allen's Junkyard. Doug "Boots" was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew for the past six years. Mrs. Smathers was born March 29, 1930 in Madison County where she was an area resident all her life. Maroma was preceded in death Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam Era.

Gerald was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a man who loved life so much, he struggled to live through numerous trials: war, operations, con I 24, 2013 at John r. jeever soiace Center after a short illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Madison County and a daughter of the late Vernie John by her parents, Gonie and Kelly Parton Reese; her two husbands, William Isham Rollins and Phillip Smathers; and a daughter, Vickie Rollins. Surviving are her daughter, Judy Williamson; sons, J.D.

Rollins (Vickie), Allen Rollins, Scott Rollins (Debbie) and Mark Smathers (Tammy); 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Cecil Waldroup. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 30 in the chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Reverend Bud Marlor officiating. Burial followed in the Sandy Mush Methodist Church Cemetery. www.MadisonFH.com and Mirlie Adams; infant daughter, Crystal Adams; sister, Fannie Sizemore; brothers, Arnold, Ronald, Ervin, Wayne and Nolan Adams. Surviving are the mother of his children, Joyce Thomas; his children, Steve Adams (Willa), Stephanie Adams (Will), Tina Adams, and Michael Adams (Lisa); grandchildren, Stephen Adams II, (Ashley), Jimmy Winker (Stephanie), Christina Winker, Destiny Hamlin (Chris), Kevin Fox and Deana Revis (Bobby); greatgrandchildren, Jaylyn, Valerie, Hank and Dylan; a sister, Faye Adams; brothers, Garland, Ward, Andrew (Annette) and Neal Adams (Joan); several nieces and nephews; extended family and friends at Adams Shop at Hickory Flats.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in the chapel of Madison Funeral Home with Reverend Sam Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Adams Cemetery. The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are: Jack Jones, Danny Garrett, Darren Chandler, Charles Allen, James Roberts (Buddy Boy) and Jason Rice. www.MadisonFH.com finement to a wheelchair and unimaginable pain. He loved many things: hunting, sports, working, his 69 Plymouth Road Runner, his dog Fred and his family most of all. Gerald was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, June Chandler Miller; daughters, Susan Ramsey and husband, Josh, of Burnsville and Vickie Presnell and husband, Buddy, of Mars Hill; son, Joey Miller and wife, Beverly, of Mars Hill; brothers, Bobby Miller (Debbie) of Mars Hill and Bill Miller (Jean) of Newport, TN; grandchildren, Toby Mcintosh and wife, Jessica, Samuel Miller, Brandon Miller, Karmen Ramsey and Dalton Ramsey and great-grandson, Levi Mcintosh.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27 in Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Eddie Rice officiated. www.yanceyfuneralservice.com. son Grooms.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Hobert G. Smith; two sisters, Charlotte Cutshall and Betty Shelton. She was a homemaker and a member of East Fork Church of God. Elma was loved by her family and friends. Surviving is her daughter, Lorraine Smith Reece; sister, Glennise Cutshall; grandchildren, Christopher, Kenneth and Lucas Reece and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held Saturday, July 27 in Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Rev. Winston Lloyd officiated. Burial followed at East Fork Church of God Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.