Asheville Citizen-Times from Asheville, North Carolina • Page 13

ASHEVILLE CITIZEN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 B3 OBITUARIES NEWS HOLIEST: Fast ends in feast ish traditions and also believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah. Congregation Beth Shiloh Continued from B1 baritone sound. The shorter ones have more piercing tones." The Brevard feast will be a potluck dinner, mostly nonmeat items, which are easier to digest after fasting. Messianic Jewish congregation For Yom Kippur, "We will be in the synagogue for 24 hours," said Don Lear, a member of Asheville's recently founded Congregation Beth Shiloh, a Messianic Jewish synagogue. "Then we break the fast on Yom Kippur with all kosher food.

We keep biblically Messianic Jews follow Jew- call Meyerson at 239-850-2639. formed about four months ago and meets in the Bent Creek Baptist Church's community center at 1554 Brevard Road. The synagogue is led by Rabbi Andy Meyerson, who felt called to come to Asheville from Florida. Meyerson encourages both Messianic Jews and Christians to attend Yom Kippur services "because we have the same God and worship the same Messiah." Services at Beth Shiloh are held on Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more about Beth Shiloh at www.bethshiloh.org, or OBITUARIES may honor dogs.

Inurnment will take place at the Magnolia Memorial Gardens of Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, September 25 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Manos' honor may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 33047 (616-453-8263). Please visit lifestorynet.com. Heritage Life Story Funeral HomesGrand Rapids, MI 616- 8263.

INEZ McCOY ASHEVILLE Inez McCoy, 81, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010. Anders-Rice Funeral Home will announce arrangements. WILLIAM 'BILL' MILLER ASHEVILLE William Thomas "Bill" Miller, 85, of Asheville passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010. A Celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Grove Stone Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Stone Baptist Church, 28711 or John F. Keever Solace Center, P.O. Box 5779, Asheville, NC 28813. Arrangements are in the care of Harwood Home for Funerals, 828-669-2977.

www.harwoodhomefor funerals.com MARGA W. PARENT FLAT ROCK A memorial service for Marga W. Parent, 82, of Flat Rock, who passed away Friday, September 3, 2010, will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. The Rev.

Chad O'Shea will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions MUSIC: Bluegrass is on Continued from B1 will join Dona's Bow in opening for newgrass star John Cowan Sunday at the fair. On Wednesday, Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition took the rustic stage, hoping to win the contest. They've entered the competitions several times but never claimed the top prize, said group founder Bobby Anderson. "When we play two or three different sets in a show, you can spread out what you want to do," he said.

"This one, you've got to cram it all in 20 minutes. We pull out our best stuff. If we win, fine, but we sure have a good time doing it." The Mountain Music Festival plays a big role in fair life, said host and radio personality John Roten. "The' competition is fun for our loyal fans and for the artists," he said. "Groups have used this as a springboard to make other good things IF YOU GO What: Mountain Music Festival.

When: Sunday, Heritage Stage, N.C. Mountain State Fair. Tonight's lineup: 7 p.m. Bluegrass Mix, 7:30 p.m. Quarter House, 8 p.m.

Freeman Kids, 8:10 p.m. Cullowhee Valley Cloggers, 8:20 p.m. Gospel Grass of Union, 8:50 p.m. Green Valley Cloggers. Saturday's lineup: 7p.m.

The Moore Brothers Band, 7:40 p.m. Dixie Darlin' Cloggers, 7:55 p.m. Appalachian Mountaineers, 8:10 p.m. Buck Ridge, 8:45 p.m. Appalachian Darlin's Finale, 10 p.m.

winner announced. Sunday's lineup: 3 p.m. Donna's Bow, old-time winner, 3:40 p.m. bluegrass competition winner, 4:10 p.m. Cole Mountain Cloggers, 5 p.m.

John Cowan Band. How much: Free with fair admission of $7, $3 ages 65 and older and 6-12. www.mountainfair.org. Today at the Mountain State Fair Here's today's schedule for the North Carolina Mountain State Fair, at the WNC Agricultural 1 Center on Fanning Bridge Road near the Asheville Regional Airport. For more information, visit www.mountain fair.org.

9 a.m.: Gates and buildings open 10 a.m.: Midway rides open 1-3 p.m.: Flower and garden demonstrations at the expo building 4:30 p.m.: Buddy-K-Big Band at Bojangles Music Stage; District Junior Dairy Fitting and Clipping Contest at Sales Arena 6:30 p.m.: Children's soap carving by WNC Woodcarvers at expo building; Caribbean Cowboys at Bojangles Music Stage 7 p.m.: Mountain Music Competition at Heritage Stage; Fleischmann's Yeast Cooking Competition at expo building; District Junior Dairy Cattle Show at Sales Arena. 8:30 p.m.: Chad Mackey at Bojangles Music may be made in her honor to Four-Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, 28739 or to The Unity Church of Christianity, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd, Mills River, NC 28759. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements. JAMES PARROTT SR. CANTON James T. Parrott 100, of Canton, formerly of South Knoxville, passed away Sunday, September 12.

2010. He was a member and former Deacon of Vestal Baptist Church. James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Knight Parrott; sons, Leonard C. Parrott, George M. Parrott daughter, Alma Florance Parrott; grandsons, infant Bobby Parrott, George M.

Parrott and SSGT Michael C. Parrott, killed in Iraq in 2005; parents, James S. and Lucy S. Parrott; five brothers; and five sisters. Survivors: Son, James T.

Parrott daughtersin-law, Suzanne C. Parrott and Faye Davenport; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: SSGT Michael Parrott Scholarship Fund, Haywood County Schools Foundation, 1230 N. Main Waynesville, NC 28786. Funeral service 2 p.m.

Saturday at Atchley's Seymour Chapel, with the Rev. Buddy Johnson officiating. Interment to follow in Stock Creek Cemetery with military honors provided by America Legion Post 104. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kenny, David, Jim, Dewayne, Jerry and Terry. The family will receive friends 12 to 2 p.m.

Saturday at Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, TN 37865 (865)577-2807. (www.atchleyfuneral home.com) SLAMS: Miller plans response Continued from B1 Hayden Rogers, said the ad is accurate and will not be pulled. "Apparently, if something is true and it hurts his feelings, you shouldn't say it loudly," Rogers said, Miller said he will never touch Medicare benefits or Social Security payments for people at or near retirement age. He described Social Security as "a sacred trust" between the government and retirees. "And hear me well here: I will not raise Social Security taxes; I will not cut Social Security benefits; I will not raise the retirement age, and I will not privatize Social Miller said.

Miller did say younger generations will have to address the Social Security "crisis" to ensure the program's viability. Miller said he and his team have discussed potential options "but we have never talked about privatizing specifically for any individual." He also assured those attending he will come back with a response ad, although he will not employ the same tactics as Shuler. "Just because somebody else is a jerk doesn't mean you have to be," Miller said. Several of those attending the press conference held signs chastising Shuler, including Allen Smith, whose sign said, "Pull the ad." Smith is incensed by what he calls the ad's inaccuracies. "It's politics as usual," Smith said.

9 p.m.: Friday Night Stampede begins: $18 wristband includes fair admission and all rides. 10 p.m.: Buildings close. 1 a.m.: Midway rides close. IF YOU GO What: Mountain State Fair. When: Runs through Sunday.

Open 9 a.m.-1 a.m. today; 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday; and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. Where: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, across from the exit from Asheville Regional Airport. How much: $7, $3 ages 65 and older and 6-12.

Ride coupons cost $1 each (multiple coupons are required for each ride). Visit www.mountainfair.org Special today: The Stampede, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $18 wristband includes fair admission and all rides. Reese Ray, Devon Reese, Michael Reese, Austin Reese, and Alexa Reese; one great-grandchild, Channing Ray. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Reese. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday, September 18, at Highlands First Baptist Church, with Chaplain Mary Wetzel and Mr. Cecil Deas officiating. Burial will be in Highlands Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross Brooks, David Head, Chris Hoffman, Bobby Newton, Dennis Potts, Mark Rogers, Mike Rogers and Derek Taylor. The Franklin VFW Post and American Legion Post will conduct complete military graveside rites.

The Highlands Fire Department and members of Satolah and Cashiers Fire Departments will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, two hours prior to the service at Highlands First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St.

Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or to a Charity of one's choice. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgranttuneralhome.com uneralhome.com. PAUL STALLINGS SR RUTHERFORDTON Paul A. Stallings 84, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday at Gilkey Church of God Cemetery. Visitation 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at McMahan's Funeral Home. Reese Ray, Devon p.m.

prior. ROBERT REESE JR. HIGHLANDS Robert Lee Reese Jr. (Dugan), 83, of Highlands, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Robert Lee Reese Sr.

and Myrtle Henderson Reese. He was a painter and finish carpenter, and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was a member of Highlands First Baptist Church, and a member of the American Legion in Highlands. He was retired from the Highlands Fire and Rescue after twenty years of service from to 1989.

He was an avid golfer with many first place trophies, and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Sue Ledford Reese; two daughters, Karen, Reese of Highlands, and Donna Hoffman of Carbondale, Colorado; two sons, Kevin Reese and wife, Barbara, and David Reese, all of Highlands; three sisters, Faye Sewell of Texas, Lucy Reese of Jacksonville, Fla. and Anne Wilson of Clemson, S.C.;. two brothers, Ray Reese of Concord, and Furman Reese of Seneca, S.C.; five grandchildren, Tara ESTELLA W. SMITH WAYNESVILLE Edith Estella Wright Smith, 88, died Thursday, September 16, 2010.

Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Waynesville chapel of Wells Funeral Home. Visitation 2 to 3 We Simply Pay More Silver Jewelry Watches Necklaces Sterling Silverware Bracelets Earrings Damaged Jewelry Class Rings Coins Charms BBB. the gold spot ACCREDITED BUSINESS Asheville's Most Trusted Gold Buyer 256418-114 828-277-7070 thegoldspotnc.com 1850 Hendersonville Rd. 10-7, Sat.

10-6, Sun. 12-6 Local Professional Secure MARTHA WATERS GASTONIA Martha Hayes Waters, 74, died Thursday, September 16, 2010. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia. Funeral service 2 p.m.

Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Gastonia. JOHN L. WILLIAMS JR. SANDY SPRINGS, GA. John L.

Williams 87. died Friday, September 10, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Cathorne; sons, John Williams I and Matthew Williams; daughters, Dorothy Lamb, Rosanne Bullard and Elizabeth Wilkinson. He was born in Asheville, and served in the Army Air Force during WWII in England, France and Belgium. He served in the Navy during the Korean War on an air craft carrier.

He graduated from Stetson University, DeLand, Florida with a degree in accounting and graduated from Emory University with a law degree. He worked for the Mead Packaging division of the Mead Corporation for more than 30 years, rising to the position of corporate attorney. He was a member of Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church for more than 35 years. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at Holy Innocents', with a reception following the service.

In lieu of flowers, a love offering can be made to Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church in of John L. Williams Jr. The offerings will be used for the church's outreach programs. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son Arlington Chapel, Sandy Springs, GA, (404) 851- 9900.

CATHERINE E. WILSON OTTO Catherine Eleanor Wilson, 89, died Thursday, September 16, 2010. Funeral 3 p.m. Saturday, Macon Funeral Home. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

maconfuneralhome.com DORIS C. WRIGHT CANDLER Doris Crippen Wright, 84, of Leelee Lane, Candler, died Thursday, September 16, 2010, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue will announce the arrangements. Want a Hot Tub? Don't Be Fooled into buying from a 'road show' Where will the road show be when you need have questions? Shop The Hot Tub Store for Local Service Better Prices! Come See THE HOT TUB STORE 901-LOSSSZ Buy one, you know you want one! 1478 Dellwood Rd.

Hot Tubs starting at $2,988:00 Waynesville, NC We'll be there this 828-926-8484 and next www.thetubstore.com and the weekend.