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B2 SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES OBITUARIES Obituary Listing Caldwell, Aaron 62 Owenby, Mary, 82 Crotty, Donald, 15 Parker, LaAlta, 84 Newcomb, Jeanne, 86 Young, Diana, 63 Other Deaths Revis, Millard, 82, Marion, 21-Jul, Westmoreland Funeral Home Scruggs Jesse 88, Waynesville, 21-Jul, Garrett Funerals Cremations Vess, Virgil, 71, Black Mountain, 22-Jul, Harwood Home for Funerals Wilkie, Milian "Milam" Bateman, 95, Franklin, 20-Jul, Bryant-Grant Funeral Home Williams, Mary Stansbury, 91, Franklin, 21-Jul, Bryant-Grant Obituaries cost $3 per line and photos are $30 for first day, $19.50 for 2nd day and free on the 3rd day run. All obituaries are posted at Obituaries include a $25 charge for posting at Legacy.com, the largest source for online obituaries nationally. There is no charge for a death notice which includes name, age, city of residence and the funeral home or mortuary in charge of the service. For more information on the Asheville Citizen-Times obituary policy, call 232-5966, fax 232-0377 or e-mail The deadline is 4 p.m. daily, except 3 p.m.

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Have questions or concerns about submitting an obituary listing? Please visit our frequently asked question section for help online at help. DONALD "DONNIE" BOYER CROTTY ARDEN On July 21, 2011 the Crotty family, TCR family and many residents of the Arden and Asheville community lost a very well loved young man. Donnie was born August 6th, 1995 in Asheville and attended TC Roberson High School, as a rising Junior. Donnie was only 15 years old when he lost his life due to an accident while volunteering at the TCR Youth Football Camp. Donnie sustained severe injuries to his brain and heart which later caused his death.

When word spread of the incident the local community opened their arms with love and many prayers for the family. Donnie was the kindest and most loving amoung young men. His older sister, Samantha, said many times, "He was always the comic relief in an situation and he gave the best hugs." Our hearts are broken and the only relief that we can find is that our sweet boy is up in heaven wearing golden wings and watching over us. He will now be healed and have no scars. He is perfect.

Donnie is survived by his mother, Susie Grotty (Candler), his father, Donald R. Grotty, Jr. (Fort Lauderdale), his stepfather, Honorable Edwin Clontz (Candler), his sister, Samantha L. Crotty (Atanta), his grandparents, Jeanne and Jim Bucher (Swannanoa) and Constance Crotty (Fort MARY WATSON OWENBY BREVARD Mary Wat- son Owenby, 82, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Oaks of Brevard. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hannah Fox Watson and was the wife of the late Bill Owenby.

Mrs. Owenby was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Gayle Metcalf and husband David of Decatur, AL; brothers, Bedford Watson and wife Marie of Pisgah Forest, and Lawrence Watson and wife Evelyn of Pisgah Forest; grandchildren, Spencer Metcalf and Tracy Strickland; greatgrandchildren, Justin Wales and Skye Strickland; a number of nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held at 10:30 am Monday, July 25, 2011 at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Madden officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome. com. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home is caring for the family.

AARON J. CALDWELL WOODFIN Aaron J. Caldwell, age 62, of Woodfin went to his Heavenly home Thursday July 21, 2011. Mr. Caldwell was born August 10, 1948, in Buncombe County where he had lived all of his life.

He formerly worked at Ingles and Lowe's and attended Macedonia Baptist Church. His parents, Calvin and Josie Marie Plemmons Caldwell, preceded him in death. He was a loving husband, father and papaw and is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julia Robinson Caldwell; daughter, Michelle Shook and husband Scott of Asheville; stepson, Tracy Allen of Helena, brother, Edwin Caldwell and wife Nancy of Enka; two wonderful grandchildren, Matthew and Madilyn Shook; and lots of extended family and friends. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 25, 2011, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Weaverville, with Rev. Charles Phillips DIANA GAIL YOUNG NEWLAND Diana Young, 63, of Cow Camp Road, Newland, N.C., won her long battle with debilitating and devastating illness on July 19, 2011, while in Roan Highlands Nursing Center.

Born to Gloria W. and James Philip Young, Diana was part of two strong families, deeply rooted in the mountains of North Carolina, the Wiseman's of Altamont, and Young's of Spruce Pine. Although her heritage was of the mountains, Diana lived her early years i in coastal areas; hence, she harbored a love of the sea shore all of her life. Diana, by her own account, had a rich, diverse, and wonderful life. She loved She loved hard work also.

Her talents And skills are too numerous to list. Anything that she engaged in, personally and professionally, merited countless hours of research, study, and practice. Horticulture was a special talent and love. "Growing things" became her passion. Her home in Linville Falls, and, more recently, in Newland, are visual hallmarks of this gift.

There were few things that Diana did not enjoy doing. She love all music genres, literature, animals, good food, current events, politics, and conversation. officiating. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.

At other times the family will be at the home of Michelle and Scott Shook, 71 Gosnell Asheville, NC 28804. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund, 1468 Jenkins Valley Alexander, NC 28701. For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mr. Caldwell's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com. West Diana leaves many friends and relatives to keep her memory alive.

She leaves her daughter, Leslie Phillips; sister, Vicki Caraway and brotherin-law, Kenny Caraway, nephew, Ben Wise and his companion, Jennifer Stout, and niece, Joleta Wise. She also leaves a large and wonderfully supportive Young family. Of special significance in Diana's life, through years of good times and difficult times, are her best friends, Tobie Ledford, Mary Calloway, and Ann McClain, as well as her adopted brother and sister, Roger and Donna Wise; her cousins, Elizabeth Poteat, Sabra Passman, Betsy Troncelliti, and her most special aunt, Kathleen Troncelliti. She felt privileged to have many deep and lasting friendships with people she knew for many years, and some who had come into her life only recently. ACelebration of Life gathering in memory of Diana will take place on Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m., at Fletcher Presbyterian Church.

The church is located on Cow Camp Road, Newland, N.C. We invite all who knew Diana to participate with us in celebrating her life. Diana requested that donations be made to the charity-of-choice, or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in lieu of flowers. Mattel founder Elliot Handler dies By Mae Anderson forming brands.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Ken doll was NEW YORK Elliot Han- named after the couple's dler, who with his wife. son, Kenneth. turned Mattel Inc. from a Other dolls in the Barsmall. home-based pic- bie line were named after ture-frame business into grandchildren.

the largest U.S. toy maker In the 1960s, trying to and created the Hot create a toy that would be Wheels brand, has died. as big a success with boys He was 95. as Barbie was with girls, The company first Elliot hit upon an idea for made picture frames, but miniature die-cast vehiHandler started making cles with sleek designs. dollhouse furniture and Hot Wheels were introother wooden toys on the duced in 1968 and became side from scraps.

a big hit. Some of Mattel's first Elliot and Ruth were products were "Uke-A- named co-chairmen of Doodle," which was a Mattel's board in 1973 and child-size ukulele, and left the company in 1975. the Burp gun, a cap pistol. The couple were the first Mattel's success took living inductees to the off after the company bet Toy Industry Hall of its entire net worth at the Fame in 1989. time $500,000 on a Handler was born in sponsorship of Disney 1916, the second of four and ABC's "The Mickey brothers, and grew up in Mouse Club." Denver, Colorado.

He met The show was a suc- Ruth in 1932 at the age of cess and Mattel became a 17. household name. Mattel, based in El SeIts annual sales grew gundo, said in a from $5 million to $14 mil- statement, "He not only lion in three years. inspired and delighted Handler's wife, Ruth, the employees of Mattel created the Barbie doll in but generations of chil-' 1959, naming it after their dren around the world." daughter. Handler is survived by The doll quickly be- his daughter Barbara Secame an American icon gal.

His son, Kenneth, and a touchstone of cul- died of a brain tumor in tural politics. Today it is 1994. His wife Ruth, died one of Mattel's best per- in 2002. JEANNE LILLY NEWCOMB CHARLOTTE Mrs. Newcomb, 86, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Born December 9, 1924, in Clarksburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Cass Lilly. She graduated with a BA in English from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, CH in 1947 where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Mrs.

Newcomb married Alan Harrison Newcomb on June 25, 1947. She was predeceased by her husband who died October 21, 1966. At the time of his death, he was the Director of Public Affairs at WBTV in Charlotte, NC. In addition to her parents Jeanne was also predeceased by her brother, Dr. John Stuart Lilly.

Jeanne has been a resident of Charlotte since 1953. She taught preschool at Carmel Presbyterian Church and worked at the Methodist Counseling Center in Charlotte for fifteen years. A long time member of First United Methodist Church, she was a member of the Adult Fellowship Sunday school class and also taught various Sunday school classes. She was a dedicated member of United Methodist Women, served as circle chair of the Lydia Circle, coordinated the Widows Support Group and worked tirelessly to help establish support systems for aging members. She will probably be best remembered for her humor and sense of fun, for her love of children, and for her commitment to reach out to those in need.

She served joyfully. Jeanne is survived by her son, Robert Thomas Newcomb and his wife, Linda of Charlotte, NC; her daughter, Nancy Newcomb Peterson and her husband, John of Apple Valley, MN; her brother, Dr. Ed Lilly and his wife, Charlene of Panama City, FL; three grandchildren, Alan Newcomb of Asheville, NC, Scott Peterson of New York City and Laura Peterson of Madison, WI; a number of nephews and nieces and a dearly cherished great grandson, Rowan. The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the loving and compassionate care Jeanne received from the entire staff at Carriage Club of Charlotte and the 7th floor tower at Carolinas Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Charlotte followed by a graveside service in Evergreen Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Hankins Whittington Funeral Service. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church Organ Fund, 501 North Tryon Charlotte, NC 28202. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins Whittington Funeral Service 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC Please share condolences online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com Laudedale), also many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be at Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC, on Sunday, July 24, from 6pm to 9pm.

Funeral Service will be Monday, July 25, at Arden Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville Road, Arden at 2pm. An online memorial register is available at grocefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made out to TC Roberson, Attn: Laura Beatty, 250 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803, with "Weight Room" printed on the memo section of the checks; also memorials be made out to Asheville Redbirds, Attn: James Bradley, PO Box 5944, Asheville, NC 28813. Both the TCR Weight Room and the Asheville Redbirds were a major part of Donnie's life an and he was a better person because of both of them. Donnie, mom loves you and remember, my heart runneth over. Until I see you again my love.

Groce LAALTA PARKER CANDLER LaAlta Rhinehart Parker died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Brian Center in Weaverville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com HOMES, INC. CREMATION SERVICES Remember. Honor enduring legacies. Visit obituaries Powered by Legacy.com* Assembly panels quickly approve redistricting maps By Gary D. Robertson Democrats say RepubTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS licans drew too many maRALEIGH Commit- jority-black districts, tees at the North Carolina which actually reduced Legislature have made the overall influence of quick work recommend- black voters.

They argue ing new boundaries for this constitutes "packing" General Assembly dis- of minority voters and vitricts and the state's con- olates federal law. gressional seats. "You can disenfranThe House and Senate chise because I'm a Demredistricting committees. Senate Minority approved Friday three Leader Martin Nesbitt, D- sets of maps, foregoing Buncombe, said. I the need of a previously don't think you can do it scheduled day of debate because of race." on Saturday.

Floor debate Republicans call the for some of all of the maps maps fair and legal. could come Monday as all "All I can tell you is that lawmakers return to Ra- we followed the Stephenleigh for a week of work. son standards," Sen. Bob Republicans in the ma- Rucho, the redistricting jority in both legislative committee chairman, told chambers voted for the a colleague, referencing a maps. Democrats voted series of state Supreme no.

Court rulings last decade The two parties dis- that in essence set a reciagree on how the districts pe for drawing legislative are drawn to comply with districts. "The law is the the federal Voting Rights law, whether you agree Act. Democrats say Re- with it or not." publicans drew too many Rucho questioned majority-black districts Senate Democratic leadand actually reduce the ers repeatedly in the comoverall influence of black mittee meetings about voters. Republicans call why they haven't offered the maps fair and legal alternative statewide and would deter tion. Nesbitt said DemoThe Senate Redistrict- crats would offer alternaing Committee.

voted tive plans both for Conalong party lines to ap- gress and the state Senate prove the Republican- during floor debate Monpenned congressional day. map after rejecting a pro- Nesbitt did offer an posal that would have amendment the commitkept all of Buncombe tee rejected Friday that County in the nth Con- would have returned all gressional District repre- of Asheville and Bunsented by Democrat combe County to Shuler's Heath Shuler. They later nth District. The GOP approved lines for the plan shifts about 130,000 state Senate's 50 seats. Buncombe residents Debate in the Senate from the nth district to the committee focused on the Republican-leaning 10th drawing of majority- District.

black districts, expected Sen. Andrew Brock, R- to be a key element in Davie, a vice chairman of likely court challenges the committee, said splitafter the maps get a final ting Buncombe County vote next week. The and Asheville between boundaries require ap- two districts would keep proval by the U.S. Depart- the region in line with ment of Justice or a feder- other urban areas of the al court to ensure that state that have multiple they comply with the Vot- representation in Coning Rights Act. gress..