Obituaries


6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the funeral home. At other times, the family was at


the residence. Flowers were acceptable and


appreciated. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


was a Master Parachutist and a Command Pilot. After retiring from the military he worked with pho- tography and was an alcohol and drug abuse counselor. Surviving are his wife of 61


Pauline Mcdaniel Craig WEAVERVILLE - Pauline Mc-


Daniel Craig, age 89, of 241 Ox Creek Road, died Monday, May 3, 2010. Mrs. Craig was born May 22,


1920, in the Bill’s Creek Commu- nity. She was a member of Caro- lina Baptist Tabernacle. She was a daughter of the late Enoch and Viola Searcy McDaniel. In addition to her parents, she was also pre- ceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Craig, who died in 1993; sons, Harry Nelson Craig and Bobby Lee Craig; and brother, Albert McDaniel. Surviving are her daughter, Car-


olyn Ballard; siblings, Lottie Craig, Carl McDaniel, Dolan Weather- man, Sue Pritchard, Wayne Mc- Daniel, Ann Blackwell, and Edna Wishon; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Mrs. Craig’s funeral service will


be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 6, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with Rev. Lanny Cobb and Rev. James Walker officiating. Burial will be at 12 pm Thursday in Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. The family received friends from


years, Vera “Kit” Young Riley; daughters, Sallye Riley Fox and husband Martin of Fairview and Kathryn Crawford and husband Chip of Sarasota, Fla.; son, Wil- liam D. “Bill” Riley and wife Pat of Bradenton, Fla.; sister, Ruth Ann Latham of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Sloan Brigman, Kelly Waldrop and Bridget Riley and great granddaughter, Haley Brigman. Lt. Col. Riley’s funeral service


was held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, May 4, in the Chapel of West Fu- neral Home, with Rev. Keith Tur- man officiating. Burial was in West Memorial Park with full military rites provided by North Carolina National Guard Honor Guard. The family received friends from


Lt. Col. Charles A. “Chuck”


Riley Weaverville - Lt. Col. Charles A.


“Chuck” Riley, 83 of 23 Hamburg Mountain Road died Friday, April 30, 2010. Charles was born Aug. 8, 1926,


in Sullivan County, Tenn. and was a career military officer before re- tiring to Weaverville in the 1970s. He was the son of the late Charles Andrew Riley, Sr. and Marian Lee Null Riley. Col. Charles A. Riley, USAF


Retired, served with the Navy Amphibious Forces in the Pa- cific Theater during World War II, (Iwo Jima), and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division after the war. He then transferred to the U.S. Air Force in 1949 to attend Pilot School. He flew aerial combat in Korea with the Air Rescue Ser- vice, then two tours in Vietnam in Air Commando Squadrons. He


6 pm to 8 pm on Monday, May 3, 2010, at the funeral home. Flowers were acceptable and


appreciated. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Elizabeth Giles McDonald Weaverville - Elizabeth Giles


McDonald, 88, of Ox Creek Road, died peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2010. She is survived by her daugh-


ters, Donna L. McDonald and her partner, Lucy Nehls, and Mary Neil Picard; grandson, Dylan Picard; sisters, Jessie Silber, Grace Sur- les, and Sara Davis; and brother, Joe Giles. A private family memorial ser-


vice will be held in Linden, NC, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may


be made to John F. Keever Solace Center. West Funeral Home, 17 Merri- mon Ave., Weaverville, is assisting


the family westfamilyfuneralservices.


com


of Boone. He was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. James will be remembered for


James Wiley “Papaw” Miller Asheville - James Wiley “Pa-


paw” Miller, 96 of Asheville, woke up this morning with a new strong body and in the presence of the Lord. He left his weary tired body behind on Friday, April 30, 2010. The family will miss him beyond words but our joy comes in know- ing that he is having a glorious homecoming with our loved ones that have gone before him. James was born on Jan. 9, 1914


in Yancey County, NC to Donnie Edwards and Suel Miller. After the death of his parents at an early age; his grandfather, Mack Mill- er who he loved and cherished, raised him. Preceded him in death are his wives, Dexter Doan Miller and Irene Chandler Miller. Also preceding him are three chil- dren: Boyd and Robert James (Bobby) Miller and Irene Revis. James also had two brothers who passed away at an early age: Wil- liam Thomas and Riley Miller. Surviving are Pat Fender


and Pauline Worley (Ronnie) of Asheville and Rick Miller (Wanda)


Health care reform information Edward Jones financial advisor Bill Boughton of Weaverville will


host a free video broadcast titled, “Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform” at 6 pm Tursday (May 6) at the Edward Jones office at 61 Weaver Boulevard. During this video program, Alan Sk- rainka, Edward Jones’ chief market strategist, will join experts from the health care and tax law communities for a roundtable discussion. Te panel will provide an overview of current health care legislation and explore how it might impact investors. To reserve a seat or for more information about the program, call Julia at 645-0341.


Community yard and craft sale North Buncombe Elementary School will be holding its first annual


community yard and craft sale from 8 am to 1 pm on May 15 in the bus parking lot at the school. Donated items may be dropped off May 13 and May 14. Proceeds to go toward the school’s playground fund. Gall Jen Anderhalden at 645-5544 or Allyson Sineath at 484-8077 for more infor- mation.


18 THE TRIBUNE - May 6 - May 12, 2010 Odyssey of the Mind fundraiser Te NBHS Odyssey of the Mind team is requesting donations to help fund a trip to compete in the World


Finals May 26-29 at Michigan State University. Tis team has worked together for five years and this is the team’s first and last opportunity to compete at World Finals. Te trip is costly with a very limited time to raise the funds. A thank-you dinner for donors will be hosted by Sunnyside Café. Te team members will be waiting on tables


and we will share photos and stories of our trip to world finals. Te date for the dinner is June 1. Te three course dinner menu features petite grilled filet mignon and crabmeat-stuffed shrimp, along with an


appetizer, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee/tea. Suggested donation is $60 per person, $110 per couple. Limited seating is available. Call Carla Mitchell at 779-0825 for more information.


Beech yard sale Te Beech community will be


having an annual yard sale from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday (May 8) at the community center at the end of Reems Creek Road. Space is available for $8. To reserve space, call Susan Wilson at 645-6588.


Navitat names mascot A woman from Arden is the winner of the Navitat Canopy Adventures


“Name Our Squirrel” contest. Donna S. Cishek was among the 500 entrants who suggested names for


the new Navitat mascot. She receives a canopy adventure for four at the new zip-line tour slated to open May 15 in Barnardsville for submitting the winning name, Chester A. Corn. Navitat is offering a slew of discounts currently. Go to navitat.com to book a tour and learn more about grand opening discount specials.


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his sparkling blue eyes, his com- passion for others and his ability to grow an amazing garden. He made many wonderful and loyal friends in his lifetime, including Clinton Robertson and Lennie Banks. He served in the United States Army during WWII and was a lifetime member of Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397 AF & AM. He was a member of Christian Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He re- tired from the VA Hospital in 1966. One of the highlights of James’ day was seeing his favorite bud- dy, Ronnie at breakfast. Ronnie, thank you for the unselfish love, care and support you have given over the years to the Miller family. We love you. To James’ extended family at


Asheville Health Care: Thank you for your love, concern and dedica- tion. There is a level of caring that goes beyond responsibility; it’s one that touches a heart and soul and you showed this type of care to “Papa”.” Our family will never forget you. Services was held in Robbie


Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service, Mars Hill, NC at 3 pm on Sunday, May 2. The Rev. Jack Presnell and Rev. Burl Ledford officiated. Burial was in the Jarvis Cemetery with Ma- sonic Graveside Rites conducted by Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397 AF & AM. The lodge opened at 12:30 pm. The family received friends from 2 pm - 3 pm prior to the service. Online condolences may be e-


mailed to the family at blueridge- funeral-service.com


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