Obituaries


Gloria Elaine Carbonaro Asheville - Gloria Elaine Carbon-


aro, 76 of 40 Leisure Mountain Road died Sunday, May 2, 2010. Mrs. Carbonaro was born July


8, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY and was a resident of Coral Gables, Fla., for 20 years and a resident of Asheville for the past 37 years. Gloria retired from American Enka and Akzona. She served as Commissioner of the Woodland Hills Association and was also a member of the Wood- land Hills Garden Club. Gloria was loved by all. Her parents, Charles A. Brown and Margaret Hushon Brown as well as her brothers, Charles R. Brown, Thomas A. Brown and Don- ald Brown preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband


of 56 years, Harry Carbonaro; sons, Brian Carbonaro of Phoenix, Ariz. and Bruce Carbonaro of Greer, SC; sister, Mary Rodgers of Alachua, Fla. and nieces and nephews. Private services were held at 11


am on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Gordon Bryant Metcalf Asheville/Woodfin - Gordon Bry-


ant Metcalf, age 78, left this earth on May 6, 2010, at 4:15 a.m., at home, with his family by his side. Born and


raised in Bar- nardsville, Gor- don attended the Barnards- ville School and also A-B Tech. Gordon is pre-


ceded in death by: his mother, Effie Whittemore Metcalf; father, Francis Hughey Metcalf; and two brothers, Howard and John Metcalf. Gordon is survived by his wife of


53 years, Imogene Rice Metcalf. He is also survived by two daughters, Deborah Jean Metcalf and son- in-law Steve R. Riddle, and Donna Metcalf Pittman, all residents of Asheville. He is also survived by three sisters: Edith Metcalf Bryan of Asheville, Nell Metcalf Edwards and husband Bobby of Mars Hill, and Joann Metcalf Rice and husband Jimmy and one brother, Eugene Metcalf and wife Linda of Barnards- ville. Also surviving Gordon are two double-first cousins, Louise Metcalf and Max Metcalf, both of Burnsville. Gordon is a Korean War vet-


eran, having honorably served his country. When he returned to the States, he married the love of his life and began working as an elec- trician, but only after he hand-built his mother and father a new house. He worked as an electrician until his retirement from NCI, Inc. in 1990. Known by friends and family as a quiet, respectable man, he was a devoted husband for 53 years and a Daddy who loved his “girls.” Gordon was a great lover of nature and animals. An avid hunter and fisherman in earlier years, he was very respectful of wildlife. He loved walking through the forest trails and


listening to nature. He always point- ed out the “signs” that had been left by the wildlife, so that his daughters developed a healthy respect for all things natural. His primary forms of entertainment were family adven- tures - camping, fishing, traveling vacations, and trail bike riding (in earlier years). Though not affiliated with any


organized religion, Gordon was very respectful of and held a quiet reverence for God. During his last months of living, Gordon said that he was “not afraid” and that he “wasn’t worried about anything.” In reference to his illness and im- minent death, he said: “whatever happens happens.” He had peace of mind completely to the end. His funeral service was held at


2 pm on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. Offi- ciating the ceremony were the Rev. Dean Metcalf and the Rev. Don Rhyne. The family received friends Fri-


day from 6 pm to 8 pm at the fu- neral home. Pallbearers were: Steve Riddle,


Eugene Metcalf, Aairon Calloway, Nathaniel Beal, Bobby and Donald Edwards. Gordon’s body was laid to rest at


Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, fol- lowing military rites by the Mars Hill VFW Post 5483. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Alice Buckner Freeman Weaverville/Stanley - Alice Buck-


ner Freeman, 98, of 206 Waterlake Road, Stanley, formerly of Weav- erville, died Sunday May 2, 2010. Mrs. Free-


man was born Aug. 24, 1911, in Buncombe County. She was a member of Piney Moun-


tain Baptist Church. Alice was the daughter of the late Milas P. and Leona Whitt Buckner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Comer Freeman, who died in 1993. Surviving are her daughters,


Martha Cole and Nancy McMahan, both of Stanley, Bonnie Burleson and Betty Chandler, both of Weav- erville; sons, Paul Freeman and Jerry Freeman, both of Weaverville; 15 grandchildren, 35 great grand- children, and 3 great great grand- children. Mrs. Freeman’s funeral service


was held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, in Piney Mountain Baptist Church, with Rev. Steve Freeman officiating. Burial was in Buckner-Elkins Cemetery. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville. At other times, the family was at


the home of Ernest and Bonnie Bur- leson, 78 Big Ivy Drive, Weaverville. Flowers were acceptable and ap-


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westfamilyfuneralservices.com Charmaine “Charlie” Rice


Gallion Barnardsville - On May 3, 2010,


Charmaine “Charlie” Rice Gallion, came to the end of her boldly dar- ing fight with cancer. Charlie never gave up! Defeat was not a word in her vocabular y. T hroughou t her life Charlie overcame the many obsta-


cles that life placed in her path. She did not “get through” nor “analyze.” She met them head on - wide open and she overcome each and every one with a smile that would light the darkest soul. Her smile was con- tagious. No one could spend a moment around her and not smile. Even in the very end, as Angels prepared her for the journey home. She smiled. Charlie was born Jan. 10, 1964.


During the 46 years that followed, she grew into a most beautiful per- son. Charlie was a natural at kind- ness and caring and along the way she cared for countless people as well as animals. In school, she earned scholarships for her athletic abilities. She was a Homecoming Queen, cheerleader and valedicto- rian. In her adult years, she effortlessly


gained the respect of friends and co-workers through dedication, loyalty and perseverance. In 1983, she shined in her greatest role and welcomed the first of five children into her life. Nothing could bring on a conversation with such happiness and pride as when asked about her kids. It did not matter if it was an accomplishment or some mischie- vous deed, she would smile and tell you all about them. A large part of her time was spent in a gym, or on a ball field of some sort supporting and encouraging her children as well as their teammates until she was physically unable. She loved everything about being a mother. As a child, Charlie dreamed of


becoming a veterinarian as her love and caring for animals was great. Charlie found her true calling and became a nurse, specializing in the field of cardiology. She began her career at Memorial Mission Hospi- tal and later moved to Heart Path. In 2008, her illness required she


leave Heart Path and her many patients that she loved so much, to take time for her own healing. In 2009, Charlie returned to her nursing career at Park Ridge Hos- pital. The Administration of Park Ridge Hospital allowed her to take time, when needed, to regain her strength, attend to her medical needs and return to work as she could. As the need for own therapy grew and doctor visits increased, Charlie had to leave her patients and her profession for the final chapter of her battle. In 2000, Charlie had met the love


of her life, Adrian. They became committed to each other and the dedication and love that followed was witnessed by all. The many fam- ily and friends and that surrounded them were a testament to their life together. It was commonplace to have the rooms in their home or their porches filled with not only friends of the kids, but their parents as well. Charlie and Adrian’s home was a home of comfort. A place where kindness was abundant and “hugs required,” per Charlie. That same love and dedication can still be witnessed by the waterfall filled ponds and “THE ROCK WALL” that she built. Ask anyone who knew Charlie about “THE ROCK WALL” and only then can one understand the magnitude of her dedication to the many facets of her life. During the final days of her beau-


tiful life, Charlie married her love and in her words, “Angel,” Adrian. Through the most trying times of her illness, Adrian relentlessly tend- ed to her needs. He kept her com- fortable, safe and supplied with any food she thought she might be able to eat, as well as any popsicle flavor she wanted. Charmaine, Charlie, Mom, Sissy


Dog, no matter the choice of name, is and will be sadly missed by the many lives she touched. Charlie is survived by her hus-


band Adrian Gallion, children Sgt. Andy Davis of Atlanta, Jody Davis of Charleston, SC, daughter Haley and her husband Staff Sgt. Trevor Howard of Guntersville, Ala., sons Justin Rice of Greensboro, NC and Dallas Rice of the home; “Mom” Terry, of Florida, mother-in-law Re- becca McLaughlin and husband Emory of Fairview, brother-in-law Tim Gallion and wife Christi of Bar- nardsville, sister-in-law Lynn Earley and husband Michael, and Paula McLaughlin of Fairview, NC and several nephews and a niece. Charlie was placed at rest on the


property she loved. Serving as pallbearers were


Coach Greg Cheek, Coach Lance Robinson, Coach Gary Massey, David Spencer, Tim Gallion and Staff Sgt. Trevor Howard. Past and current members of the North Bun- combe wrestling and football teams served as honorary pallbearers. Adrian and the kids wish to ex-


tend their sincere appreciation to Tim Gallion for beginning the con- struction of Charlie’s dream house so she could participate in the de- sign and Christi Gallion for assisting with the funeral arrangements. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Lucille “Mamaw” Harris


Shelton Mars Hill - Lucille “Mamaw” Har-


ris Shelton, 82, of 86 Travis Shelton Road, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Madison Manor Nurs- ing Center. She was born in Flag Pond, TN. to the late Estil and Mag- gie Phillips Harris. She also pre- ceded in death by her husband, Travis Shelton, son, Gerald Shel- ton, grandsons; Andy Shelton and


Jason English and brother, Raymond Har- ris. Lucille was a mem- ber of Forks of Ivy Baptist Church. Surviving are


a daughter, Alene English and hus- band Kermit of Greenville, Tenn.; sons, Kenneth Shelton and wife Nadine of Mars Hill, Simon Shelton and wife Lyra of Mars Hill and Kyle Shelton of Weaverville and special friend Niece; sister, Marie Chandler of Erwin, Tenn., nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at


2 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. The Rev. Billy Murray and the Rev. Jerry Shelton officiated. Burial followed in the Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons and grand- son-in-laws served at pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 pm - 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank


the management and staff of Madi- son Manor Nursing Center and CarePartners Hospice for the love and care given Lucille. Online condolences may be e-


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


Donna Lee Rodd Donna Lee Rodd, 69, joined the


Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2010. She will always be remembered for her life’s role as wife, mother, and grandma-ma. Her kindness was felt by all that she came in contact with. Funeral Mass is at 10 am on Thurs- day, May 13, 2010, at All Saints Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by


step-daughter, Debbie Peters; son, Darren Rodd; parents, Mary L. Carter, Lloyd Carter and Pat Morris. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jimmy Rodd of Wichita; children, Donatta (Mike) Thibault of Hutchinson, Deirdre (Brian) Lock of Sandisfield, MA, Derek (Tina) Rodd of Haysville; siblings, Sharon Wilhite of Derby, Jerry Carter of Wichita, Jill Sax of Wichita, Larry Morris and Tommy Morris of Lamar, MO, ; stepmother, Alice Morris of La- mar, MO; grandchildren, Meghan Hendrickson, Sarah Thibault, Eric Thibault, Christopher Thibault, Isaac Thibault, David Thibault, De- siree Rodd, Zane Tanner, Saman- tha Rodd Weaver, Dalton Rodd, Dakota Rodd, Dante Rodd, Darin Rodd, Davan Rodd, Dawson Rodd, Jonelle Holden, Jennifer Jackson, Sean Wagner; great grandchildren, Cordel, Alexandra, Carson, Laneja, Kooper, Joseph, Jadon, Brooklyn; she also leaves an abundance of nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorials


made to The Leukemia Society or All Saints Catholic Church. Send condolences to oldmissionmortu- ary.com


www.weavervilletribune.com


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