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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES More OBITUARIES B6 on To report an obituary, call 232-5966 CITIZEN OBITUARIES FUNERALS TODAY Name, Residence Time Location J.T. Blalock, Burnsville 8 p.m. Micaville Presbyterian Artemio Calpini, Sylva 2 p.m. Melton-Riddle Nathaniel Cantrell, Tryon 2 p.m. St.

Luke's CME Audria Cole, Belmont 2 p.m. Forest Lawn East Cemetery Mary Dannenberg, Asheville 2 p.m. Woodland Terrace Baptist Tyler Farler, Canton 11 a.m. Sue Frisbee, Waynesville 11 a.m. Garrett Mary Hamilton, Lake Junaluska 4 p.m.

Clyde Central United Methodist George Howell, Marshall 10:30 a.m. Elderberry Health Care George Jones, Arden 2 p.m. Green Hills Cemetery Gladys Keener, Elk Park 10 a.m. Heaton Cemetery Thelma Roland, Swannanoa 11 a.m. Swannanoa Free Will Baptist William Soderquist, Asheville 2 p.m.

Calvary Episcopal Joyce Tipton, Spruce Pine 2 p.m. Spruce Pine United Methodist Susan Wallace, Franklin 2 p.m. Macon June Wheeless, Pisgah Forest 2 p.m. St. Philip's Episcopal Thurrell Whitesides, Old Fort 2 p.m.

Western Carolina Veterans Cemetery 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. ARTEMIO 'ART' CALPINI SYLVA Artemio Calpini, 83, Wednesday, Regional Savannah priloseed 17, 2003, at Harris after a brief illness. Artemio was born 20, 1920, to Adolph Maria Sierra Calpini Pompton Lake, N.Y.

father, Adolph invented the tatneedle. It is mainly used to make fishing nets. Art was the last of 10 children. Art was an animation artist for Fleiser Studios in New York in 1940. He did Popeye, Betty Boop and Gulliver's Travels.

Art was a photo engraver for the Miami Herald newspaper while his children were young. He spent much time fishing, boating, skiing and swimming with his children. In his midlife, about 55 years of age, he went back to school and became an optician. While raising his children, he lived in Miami. Around 1980, he moved to Statesville and worked for Cable Television, selling cable until 1999 when he retired and moved to Sylva.

Art served in the Army under Dwight Eisenhower. He married Catherine G. Martin 65 years ago and she passed away Nov. 3, 2002. They had three children, John Robert Calpini of Tallahassee, Eileen Marie Calvert and Linda Gail Calpini, both of Sylva; four grandchildren, Sean, Christina, Lauren and Ted; and one great-granddaughter, Chloe Grace Adelman.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at MeltonRiddle Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ron Allen officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, Mountain Region Office, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644; or to Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 N.W.

9th Miami, FL 33136. EVELYN KELVINGTON SYLVA Evelyn Mefford Kelvington, 91, of Hooper Street, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Harris Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. A native of Vandalia, she moved to Jackson County in 1 1991. She was the last surviving child of the late John and Mary Parkinson Mefford.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Denny Keylor, who died in 1940; her second husband, William H. Kelvington, who died in 1989; and a son, Richard A. Keylor. She is survived by her daughter, K. Wallace of Sylva; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at MeltonRiddle Funeral Home chapel el with the Rev. Tim Dillard officiating. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. The family will receive friends following the services.

W. WILSON TAYLOR MORGANTON W. Wilson Taylor, 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003. The funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Glen Alpine United Methodist Church. Burial will Sept. be in Glen Alpine Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Sossoman from Funeral Home.

REV. GAROLD METCALF MARS HILL The Rev. Garold Dane Metcalf, 53, of 1931 Metcalf Creek Loop, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Mission St. Joseph's Health System.

Rev. Metcalf was the son of Oleta Anderson Brigmon of Mars Hill and the late Robert William Metcalf who died in 1971. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was formerly employed by the Grove Park Inn. In addition to his Rev.

Garold Metcalf mother, he is survived by his wife, Joyce Banks Metcalf; three daughters, Cynthia Scott and Angela Parks, both of Mars Hill, and Sara Shelton of Marshall; son, Robert Metcalf of Mars Hill; three sisters, Maxine Robertson of Oteen, Carolyn Suttle of Swannanoa and Donna Edwards of Mars Hill; and four grandchildren, Audrey Scott, Mitchel and Kelby Parker and William Shelton. The funeral services will held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Light bor Life Baptist Church, where he was currently serving as pastor. The Revs. C.J.

Robinson, Dale Banks, Ross Lewis and J.B. Shetley will officiate. Burial will follow in Tildon-Metcalf Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Isler, Brooks and Scott Suttle, Randy Shelton, Wesley Keith and Bryan Hopps. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday at Blue Ridge Funeral Service, 7626 N.C. 213, Mars Hill. The body will lie in repose at the church 30 minutes prior to the services. JANE WATSON SPRUCE PINE Jane Watson, 84, of Greenwood Road, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, in a Spruce Pine rest home.

She was the daughter of the late Young and Nancyte Midyette Shackelford and of Frank Watson, who died in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Frank H. Watson Jr. and a daughter, Laura Jane Watson. Mrs.

Watson had served on the Spruce Pine Community Hospital Board of Trustees, the the Spruce Pine Library Board and the Mitchell County Department of Social Services board of directors. She was a member of the Spruce Pine Book Club, Spruce Pine Women's Club and Chapter PEO. Mrs. Watson was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Gleaners Sunday school class. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Watson Burleson and husband, Roger, of Spruce Pine and Muffy Watson Dayton and husband, Bobby, of Spruce Pine; sister, S.

Hypes of Staunton, grandchildren, Jennifer B. Gregory, Meredith B. Hoilman and Drew and Turner Dayton; and great-grandson, Benjamin Troy Hoilman. The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Central Baptist Church.

The Revs. Jim Sutton and Larry Greene will officiate. Burial will be in Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service hour Saturday in the church fellowship hall.

Memorial donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, 431 Oak Spruce Pine, NC 28777; or to Hospice of Mitchell County, P.O. Box 38, Spruce Pine, 28777. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through www.webbfh.com. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ELI VAUGHN CHAPMAN BREVARD Eli Vaughn Chapman, 6 months, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept.

15, 2003. Born in Henderson County, he was the son of Daniel Kyle and Yvonne Marlene Galloway Chapman of Brevard. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Tommy and Catherine Chapman of Rosman; maternal grandparents, Vaughn and Coleen Galloway of Lake Toxaway; greatgrandparents, Lolan Eubanks and Martha Owen, both of Rosman; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rosman Baptist Tabernacle with the Revs.

Bill Jessup and Bob Self officiating. Burial will follow in Old Toxaway Baptist Church cemetery. The family receive ve friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at MoodyConnolly Funeral Home. Attn: Deck Patio Owners WE HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR THAT UNUSED PATIO OR DECK INSULATED YEAR ROUND SUNROOMS ECONOMICAL 3 SEASON PATIO ROOMS Direct Factory Pricing Financing.

J.T. BLALOCK BURNSVILLE J.T. Blalock, 79, of Micaville, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, in the Asheville Veterans Administration Medical Center. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Ben and Pearl Harris Blalock.

He was a World War Army veteran, having fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was a retired employee of Glen Raven Mills with 30 years of service. He was a member of Micaville Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deaelder die for 55 years. Preceding him death was a brother, Joe Blalock; and a sister, Alma McCurry. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beulah Smith Blalock; two sons, Darrell Joe Blalock and Gerald T.

Blalock and wife, Vicki, of Micaville; daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Timothy Joe Grindstaff of Spruce Pine; four grandchildren, Kelly Joe Blalock, Benjamin Craig Grindstaff, Jason Theron Grindstaff and Noah Pitman Blalock; two sisters, Kathleen Young and Ruby Smith of Burnsville: and brother, Bill Blalock of Orlando, Fla. The funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at Micaville Presbyterian Church. Dr. Robert Garrison will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church prior to the services. The graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Carroway Cemetery with military graveside rites by Sgt. E.L.

Randolph Chapter 57 DAV. Memorials may be made to Micaville Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Sarah, Boone, P.O. Box 23, Micaville, or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714. Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. HAZEL BEEDER CANTON Hazel Beeder, 77, died Monday, Sept.

15, 2003, at her daughter's home in Canton. She was born in Waycross, and came to live with her daughter in December 2001 to fight her battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Charles Raymond Beeder, who was a disabled veteran of World War II. She is survived by daughter, Linda B. Swanson of Canton; granddaughter, Gerachel Dawn Berry, currently in with her husband, Capt.

John S. Berry IV, while serving with the Army; and two brothers, E. Floyd Rowell and Dorcey E. Rowell, both of Jacksonville, Fla. Private services will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Haywood County Adult Daycare, 205 Hazelwood Waynesville, NC 28786; or to Haywood Regional Medical Center Hospice, 560 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC 28721. ROBERT 'BOB' RANDOLPH MURPHY Robert "Bob" Randolph, 64, died Wednesday, 17, 2003, in a Gainesville, hospital. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ivie Funeral Home. CUSTOM COLORS RETRACTABLE TO MATCH DECK AND PATIO YOUR HOME AWNINGS Sd1 VISIT OUR SOUTH ASHEVILLE SHOWROOM Or For Call FREE ESTIMATE 111-26 AIR-VENT EXTERIORS INC.

MILLER ROAD (Across From Skyland Fire Dept) 687-0439 1-800-627-3707 www.airventexteriors.com ASHEVILLE CITIZEN TIMES VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS MARY DANNENBERG ASHEVILLE Mary Catherine James Dannenberg, 80, of 2 Alabama died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, Mission St. Joseph's Health System. Mrs. Dannenburg was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County, born July 28, 1923, to the late Maggie Suzie Bridges and John Gordon Ray Jr.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Eugene Dannenburg, her sister, Anne Sue Townsend, and broth- Mary Dannenberg er, James Gordon Ray. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Benson L. James Jr. of Swannanoa, Enoch Mack James of the home and Rebecca Lea James Cole and her husband, Jimmy Ed, of Swannanoa; her grandchildren and their spouses, Sharon and Donald Ball, Thomas and Tammy James, Christy and William Cantrell and Christopher Adam Cole; as well as her greatgrandchildren, Christa, Toni, April and Rachel Ball. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Friday at Woodland Terrace Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Penley officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. Williams Funeral Service is assisting the family with the arrangements.

JAMES 'JIM' WELCH BRYSON CITY James E. "Jim" Welch, 49, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003. A native of Aiken, S.C., he lived in Bryson City for the past five years. He was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken.

He is survived by his parents, James W. and Ann Thomas Welch of Bryson City; two children, Dalton and Micah Welch of North Augusta, S.C.; three brothers, Joe wife, Kay, of Aiken, Phil Welch and wife, Kathy, of New Ellentory, S.C., and Mike Welch of Aiken; sister, Beth Shaw and husband, Milton, of Pittsburgh; Racheal McMahan of Bryson City; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shellhouse Rivers Funeral Home in Aiken with visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heart Fund, P.O.

Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216; or to a charity of one's choice. Crisp Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. MARYANN MAY SLUDER FAIRVIEW Maryann May Sluder, 6, the little dancing and singing "Gene" angel, home to dance sing Asheville, with Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003. 2003.

The Maryann is survived by her par- Thursday ents, Rocky and Lori Bartlett Sluder of Fairview; her brothers, Michael "Mikey" Edwards, stationed on the U.S.C.G. Diligence, and Sherman "Shermie" Sluder; and her sister Jessica "Sissy" Sluder, both of the home; grandparents, 'Alice "Granny" Sluder of Swannanoa and Joe "Papa" and Barb "Grandma" Bartlett of Wellborn, her uncle, Jimmy, and aunt, Tracy Bartlett, of Brooksville, as well as many great -aunts, great-uncles and cousins, all whom will miss her dearly. The funeral services will be held at noon Saturday in the chapel of Williams Funeral Service in Asheville. The Rev. Cecil Jenkins will celebrate her life.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Maryann's memory to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806; or the Friends of Santa, Matt Burt-treasurer, 1 Summercrest Circle, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Maryann Sluder BILL FRANKS SYLVA Bill Franks, 54, of Blueberry Lane, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at Harris Regional Hospital.

He was a native of Jackson County, where he lived most of his life. He worked at Wal-Mart in maintenance and was the son of the late Cleo and Gracie Wells Franks. He was also preceded in death by an infant son; and a brother, James Paul Franks. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Arlene Cogdill Franks; daughter, Cynthia Golden and husband, Phillip, of Tuckasegee; son, Billy Franks and wife, Phyllis, of Sylva; four sisters, Cleatus Holloway of Dillsboro, Velma Longaria, Glenda Green and Nancy Hopkins, all of Sylva; two brothers, Monroe Franks of Cullowhee and Gene Franks of Seneca, S.C.: and three grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at 2 Saturday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, of which he was a member, with the Revs.

Eddie Stillwell and Steve Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at MeltonRiddle Funeral Home. AUDRIA 'GENE' COLE BELMONT Audria Eugene Cole, of Belmont, formerly died Wednesday, Sept.

17, family received friends at Heritage Funeral Home, Chapel. The graveside funeral services in celebration of his life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3709 Forest Lawn Drive, with Masonic rites. Mr. Cole was born on June 14, 1929, in Asheville, son of the Audria Cole late Harold B.

and Lucy Cole. Two brothers also preceded Gene in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Retta Marie Cole of the home; sons, Denis Cole and wife, Lee Ann, of Asheville and Roy Cole and wife, Kristy, of Belmont; daughters, Donna Jordon and husband, Larry, of Leicester and Susan and husband, Lamar, of Charlotte; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, of Sept. Hospital Oct.

and in Art's WINSTON 'UNCLE SONNY' PENLEY ASHEVILLE Winston Leon "Uncle away Mission St. He was Winston Penley Betty Viands, grandchildren and nephews. Asheville the family Sonny" Penley, 58, passed Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at Joseph's Health System. a native of Buncombe County and the son of the late Vernon V.

and Mary Cothran Penley. Uncle Sonny is survived by is daughter, Ginger Lynn Garrity of Georgia; two brothers, Charles and Vernon Penley of Asheville; three sisters, Elaine Elkins, Sharon Woody and all of Asheville: three and several nieces Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. JOSEPH E. ROGERS WAYNESVILLE Joseph Edrew Rogers, 74, passed away early Thursday morning, Sept. 18, 2003.

The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. City Works ASHEVILLE CITY COUNCIL 1856 Hendersonville Rd (inside the Food Lion DRAFT FORMAL shopping plaza). Children will be given free identification cards on which Police officers will MEETING AGENDA include fingerprints while firefighters will provide 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2003 safety tips and allow kids to tour fire engines 2nd Floor City Hall Council Chamber and a safety house. For more information, contact The following items are included on the agenda Dr. Nicole D'Ippolito at 274-9799.

for the September 23 formal meeting of City Council: Continuance of a public hearing to consider PLANNING AHEAD FOR editorial and technical amendments to the Minimum FIRE SAFETY MONTH Housing Code, and amendments to the Fees and Help Asheville Fire-Rescue implement fire Charges Manual. safety during fire prevention month in October. Public hearing to consider the closing of a portion The theme this year is "Get out! Stay Out!" of the right-of-way known as Greenbriar Road West Asheville Fire- will be out in the community, from Bent Street to Parkwood Road. especially in schools, educating all ages on the Public hearing to consider the closing of Bellview importance of fire safety from fire escape plans Road from Belvedere Road to London Road. to fire extinguisher classes.

Consideration of an ordinance to provide for nonexclusive frnachises and revocable permits for REID CENTER CREATIVE telecommunication services in the City limits. Consideration of ordinance ARTS' GOSPEL JUBILEE an requiring a Asheville Parks and Recreation and the WC pre-towing notice prior to towing illegally parked Reid Center present the 4th Sunday Gospel Jubilee vehicles from private lots, garages on the fourth Sunday of each month or other parking facilities. Consideration of resolution For further beginning September 28. 4-6 p.m., a on the lawn at the Reid Center, 133 approving the Metropolitan Planning information call Organization Memorandum of Livingston St. The Gospel Jubilee is 251-1122.

part of new cultural activities within Understanding. the Reid Center's new program focus Resolution appointing members to the Planning Zoning Commission. www.ashevillenc.gov on creative arts. Pack your picnic dinner, lawn chair and blanket to This is not a complete listing of the City Council enjoy this month's featured group FOCUS out of agenda. Items may be added or deleted based upon Belton, South Carolina.

In case of rain, the concert final approval of the agenda. Please call the City will move indoors at the Reid Center. Clerk's Office at 259-5601 for a final agenda or for more information. HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEMBER You can access the City Council DISPOSAL PAINT agenda and Code of Ordinances via internet at the Household paints contain chemicals that can following address: www.ashevillenc.gov endanger human health and the environment if CITY COUNCIL disposed of improperly. Liquid paint cannot be put ON TV in household trash.

The best option is to Buy Only City Council meetings can be viewed on What You Need, Use It Up. Donate it to local a Asheville Channel 11 live on the second and fourth non-profit organization or Give it to a friend. As a Tuesdays of the month at 5:00 p.m. Also. the Council last resort we the suggest following: meeting playbacks can be seen on Wednesdays and at 6:00 and on Latex Paint-When small quantities remain in Fridays p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 a.m. the can, air-dry latex or water-based paint. If there is a larger quantity, you can add kitty litter to help solidify the paint. Make sure to dry water-based APD AFD paint in a well-ventilated area away from children PARTICIPATE IN KIDS' DAY and animals. Latex paint must be in solid form for THIS SATURDAY disposal in the County Landfill.

The Asheville Police and Fire Departments Oil -Based Paint-Oil based paint should will participate in the local Kids be used entirely or stored in its original container International event this Saturday from noon in a cool, dry place to be held for a household to 3 p.m. at the office of Dr. Nicole D'Ippolito at hazardous waste collection. SM5796-123.