Obituaries


cult time. A memorial video tribute is avail-


able under Mr. Moore’s obituary at westfamilyfuneralservices.com


was a member of the French Broad Masonic Lodge and Laurel Bend Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Litton and Vashti Moore Shook. His sisters, Barba- ra Blankenship, Patricia Callendar and Georgia Riddle also preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 46 years,


Roger Glenn Moore Weaverville – Roger Glenn


Moore, age 62 of 29 Indian Lane passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at his home in Weaverville. Mr. Moore was born June 6,


1947, to the late George Winston Moore and Annie Rector Moore of Weaverville. Also preceding him in death were brothers, Charles Robert Rector, George Richard Moore and Tommy Dale Moore. Mr. Moore was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Revco Scientific for a number of years. Roger is survived by his wife


of 42 years, Sandra Whitt Moore; daughters, Tiffany Mundy and husband Troy of Fletcher and Stephanie Howell and husband Jeff of Weaverville; grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley, Ross and Steven; sisters, Marshia Karpusiewicz and husband Steve of Hendersonville and Addalee Odum of Asheville and brother, Roy G. Moore of Asheville. Mr. Moore’s funeral service will


be held at 11 am on Thursday, March 25, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with Rev. Worth Emory officiating. Burial will be in West Memorial Park. Military rites will be conducted by VFW Post #5483, Mars Hill Memorial Team. The family received friends


from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednes- day, March 24, 2010, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family re-


quested that you help someone in need. The family wishes to extend


a special thanks to the staff and physicians at 21st Century Oncol- ogy and all the many friends who have helped us through this diffi-


Garland D. Shook Asheville – Garland D. Shook,


age 70 of Barton Road died Sat- urday, March 20, 2010. Mr. Shook was born Feb. 6,


1940 in Madison County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He retired from the N.C. Dept. of Corrections af- ter 32 years of service. Mr. Shook


Robert Val Young Asheville – Robert Val Young,


age 92 of 31 Elizabeth Place died Friday, March 19, 2010. Mr. Young was born September


4, 1917, in Yancey County and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life. He was a sheet metal mechanic and a member of Local 66 and Local 51. Val loved


Barbara Fern Tuft Waynesville – Barbara Fern Tuft,


age 77, of Mauney Cove Road, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Private family services will be


held at a later date. West Funeral Home assisted


the family. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Evelyn Johnson Shook; daughter, Carol Shook of Charlotte; sons, Dale Shook and wife Suzie and Mark Shook and wife Robbie all of Weaverville; sister, Linda Shook of Charlotte; brothers, Donald Shook of Charlotte, Charles R. Shook of Amelia, Va. and Edward Shook of Asheville and grandchildren, Alex, Cameron and Allie Shook. Mr. Shook’s funeral service was


held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville with Rev. Clayton Casteel and Rev. Ebb Jenkins offi- ciating. Burial was in Smith Creek Cemetery, Mars Hill. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Monday, March 22, 2010, at the funeral home. At other times they will be at the resi- dence. The family would like to thank all


of the staff at John F. Keever Sol- ace Center for their love and care. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


gardening, fishing, dancing and taking walks. He was the son of the late Ottis B. and Iva Lena Hor- ton Young. His first wife, Gertrude Ward Young son, Kenneth Sherrell Young and step-granddaughter, Michelle Fox also preceded Val in death. Surviving are his wife of 40


years, Josie Young; step-daugh- ters, Lucille Baker and husband Kenneth of Waldorf, Md. and Miriam Round and husband Ralph of Upper Marlboro, Md.; step- grandson, Kenneth Brian Baker of Waldorf, Md.; sister, Judy Williams and husband Troy of Asheville; brother, John Young and wife Goldie of Asheville; several nieces and nephews and special cat, Sil- ver.


Mr. Young’s funeral service was


held at 11 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. Burial was in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday,March 23, 2010, at the funeral home. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Kemp. Surviving are his wife of 32


years, LaVada Biggs Kemp; sons, Zachary Kemp and wife Lindsey of Waynesville, Gregory Kemp of Asheville and Phillip Kemp and wife Amanda of Jonesborough, Tenn.; two grandchildren on the way; sister Margaret Kemp of Thailand and brother George Kemp also of Thailand. Harry’s memorial service was


held at 6 pm on Monday, March 22, 2010, in Newbridge Baptist Church with Rev. Clark Hender- son officiating. The family greeted friends fol-


lowing the service. West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weav- erville was in charge of arrange- ments. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Mattie Bailey Swayer Weaverville - Mattie Bailey Saw-


yer, 84, of Weaverville, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Keever Solace Center. She was a native of North Carolina born in Madison County to the late Nancy E. Presnell Bailey and the late Willis Furman Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Morris in 2006, two sis- ters and five brothers. Mattie was a Sunday school


teacher for most of her adult life. She was a member of Middle Fork, Grassy Branch and Edge- wood Baptist churches. She was a great musician and gospel sing- er. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing and gardening. She was an extraordinary loving mother and friend. Survivors include her daugh-


Harry Kemp Alexander – Harry Kemp, age


59 of 52 Mountain Tea Lane died Friday, March 19, 2010. Harry was born July 11, 1950


in Bangkok, Thailand, and was a resident of Asheville since he was 21. He was a dedicated radio- logical tech at Mission Hospital for 17 years. He loved working in and with wood and special proj- ects with his children. Harry was a member of Newbridge Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Bazil and Sunee Chengtrakul


ters, Margaret Sawyer of Arden, Glenda Sawyer of Weaverville; son Terry Sawyer Sr., of Albert- son; two grandchildren, Terry Sawyer Jr. and Allen Sawyer; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held 3


pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in the Chapel of Faith at For- est Lawn, Candler with Rev. Cindy Coleman and Kermit Robinson officiating. The family received friends in the chapel an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the park. To sign Mrs. Sawyer’s online


register book, go to moorefh.net. Moore Funeral Home at For-


est Lawn, Candler is assisting the family.


‘Evening of Music’ rescheduled “An Evening of Music” benefit concert for the North


Buncombe Music Scholarship has been rescheduled to begin at 7 pm on April 9 at First Baptist Church Weav- erville. Pastor Jim McCoy, the Rev. Wendell Brittain and Paston Hank Jackson will provide guitar, vocal, piano and accordion selections with additional guest performances by previous scholarship winners. It will be a free-will of- fering. For more information contact Harriet Burnette at 645-5798.


18 THE TRIBUNE - March 25 - March 31, 2010


Barbecue dinner Blackmer Masonic Lodge in Weaverville


will be the site of a barbecue dinner from 4 pm to 7 pm on May 1. Pork barbecue or barbecue chicken, along with baked beans, cole slaw, bread, drinks and dessert will be served. Plates are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Wally Capps and Zane Cole are sponsoring the din- ner. Te lodge is located at 17 S. College St.


Brio Concert Series Te Brio Concert Series presents “I Dreamt of Love” concert at 4 pm April 11


at the First Presbyterian Church of Weaverville located at 30 Alabama Avenue. Te concert will feature Amanda Horton, soprano; Vance Reese, piano;


Franklin Keel, cello. Selections will include music by Mozart, Sibelius, Grieg, Bernstein and much more. Te public is invited to attend. A suggested donation of $10 is welcomed. A


“meet and greet” the artists will follow immediately in the church fellowship hall. For more information call Cynthia Roop at 828-319-7077 or the church at 645-7344.


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