Obituaries


Betty Bailey Henderson Asheville - Betty Bailey Hen-


derson, age 74, of 31 Beaver Val- ley Rd., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. Mrs. Henderson was born April


30, 1936, in Buncombe County where she had lived all of her life. When Betty was a young lady, the president of Mills Home in Thomasville would take her to sing at different places to repre- sent the orphanage. She was the first nurse of the Sheriff’s Depart- ment in Buncombe County under Tom Morrisey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Fredrick and Pearl Hall Bailey; maternal grandparents, Henry and Effie Keasler Hall; paternal grandparents, Jim and Margaret Bailey; brothers, James F. and Edwin Bailey. Surviving are her husband of


54 years, George T. Henderson; son, Charles Thomas “Tommy” Henderson and wife Donna of Swannanoa; sister, Mary Frances Blankenship and husband Frank of Morristown, Tenn.; brothers, Charles Fredrick Bailey, Jr., and wife Ilease of Hickory, and Ray Bailey and wife Johnnie Sue of Enka; sister-in-law, Dawn Bailey of Florida; grandson, Austin Taylor Henderson; and step grandson, Patrick Harrison, U.S.A.F. Her funeral service was held at


2 pm on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Berea Baptist Church, 2578 Riceville Rd., Asheville, NC 28805, with the Rev. Stan Willet, the Rev. Clark Henderson and the Rev. Steve Blankenship officiating. Burial was in the church cem- etery. The family greeted friends fol-


lowing the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Be-


rea Baptist Church or CarePart- ners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. West Funeral Home, 17 Mer-


rimon Ave., Weaverville, was in charge of arrangements. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Mrs. Howell was born Nov. 22,


1921, in Bedford County, Virginia, and had been a resident of Bun- combe County for over 60 years. She attended Radford College in Radford, Va., and graduated from Lewis Gale Hospital in Roanoke, Va., as a registered nurse. Kay was a veteran of World War II, hav- ing served as a 2nd Lt. registered nurse in the Army Air Force, based in Greensboro, and Yale University Hospital in Connecticut. She was a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church. She was an active charter member of Grace Waugh Circle, serving in several offices. She worked on various committees and was instrumental in organizing their visitation pro- gram. She continued to serve until she became unable to participate. She was a member of the Wom- en’s Society and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 891. Kay was the daughter of the late


Jacob Walton and Mary Jones Al- len. She was wife of the late Harry Graden Howell who died in 2004. Also preceding her in death were her son, Terry Lee Howell; a broth- er, John W. Allen who was killed in action in France during World War II; sister, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Welch and an infant brother, Vin- cent Allen. Surviving are her son, Roger A.


Howell of New York City; daugh- ter, Martha C. Howell Burnette and her husband Van of Black Mountain; and grandson Grayson Cain Howell of New York City. Her funeral service was held at


11 am on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, in Weaverville United Meth- odist Church, with the Rev. Linda Kelly and the Rev. Buddy Corbin officiating. Burial was in West Me- morial Park with military graveside rites conducted by the VFW Post 5483 Mars Hill Memorial Team. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, where the body remained un- til placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Flowers were acceptable and


appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Weav- erville United Methodist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 37, Weav- erville, NC 28787 or CarePartners Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Michael D. Wheeler-Bass Weaverville - Michael Dean


Helen Kathleen “Kay” Allen


Howell Weaverville - Helen Kathleen


“Kay” Allen Howell, age 88, of Merrimon Ave., died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.


Wheeler Bass 50, of 56 Upper Roberts Branch Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2010. He was born Feb. 15, 1960, to Charles Bass and the late Joann Wheeler. He was a member of Ponders Chapel House of Prayer in Marshall. He was preceded in death by his brothers, David Eu- gene Wheeler, Samuel Lee Allen, and an infant brother. Surviving is his wife of 31 years,


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Branch Rd. Weaverville, NC. Online condolences may be e-


mailed to the family by visiting our Web site at blueridgefuneralser- vice.org.


Betty Sams Marler Marshall - Betty Sams Marler,


Christine Waddell Wheeler Bass; daughters, Michelle Nichole Wheeler Bass and Kellie Rose Bass, both of the home; Charles’ wife, Brenda, of Weaverville, who loved him like a son; sisters, Deborah Marie Bass of Clarks- ville, Tennn., Tammy Franklin and husband Billy of Green Moun- tain, Crystal Swann and husband Shane of Mars Hill; brothers, Chuckie Bass and wife Donna of Marshall, Richie Bass and fiancé Felisha Wild of Weaverville; 12 nephews and eight nieces, sev- eral great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, whom he loved very much. He also had many friends with three very spe- cial friends: Troy Meadows of Mar- shall, Danny Allen of Reems Creek and Randy Franklin of Alexander. The funeral service will be held


at 2 pm on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 at Ponders Chapel House of Prayer, Marshall. Pastor Charles English and Pastor Bruce West will officiate. Burial will follow in Faith Independence Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Richie and Chuckie Bass (honorary), Billy Franklin, Shane Swann, Timmy, Phillip and David R. Bass, Tyler Waldrup, and Sam- my Morgan. The family will receive friends one prior to the service at the church. At other times the fam- ily will be at the home of Charles and Brenda Bass, Holcombe


Leicester Te N.C. Mountain State Fair in-


ducted two longtime livestock sup- porters into the first class of the Fair’s Livestock Hall of Fame. Te fair honored the late Barbara


Worley and Robert “Burder” Reeves, both of Leicester, for their lifelong commitment to the livestock programs of the Mountain State Fair and to youth livestock programs. Te two were honored posthumous-


ly in a ceremony before the start of the Fair’s livestock shows. Te families of both honorees were presented with plaques, and plaques recognizing their work will be permanently displayed at the Western N.C. Ag Center. “Both of our inductees were ex-


93, of Sams Drive, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 at Mission Hospitals. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Mrs. Marler was born July 4, 1917, to the late Ed and Mary Searcy Sams. Also preceding her in death were her loving husband, James Buford Marler and a son, James (Peanut) Marler. She was a member of Freeman Gap Baptist Church. Surviving are her children, Barry


“Chick” Marler, the Rev. Johnny Bud Marler (Betty), Jack Marler (Teresa), Ann Gibson, Pansy Mor- ris, Carol Marler, Beulah Payne; a special daughter, Suzanne Holder and a special son, James Holder (Crystal); daughter in law, Rachel Marler; 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The funeral service will be held


at 11 am Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in Robbie Capps Memorial Cha- pel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. The Rev. J. B. Shetley, the Rev. Mack Revis and the Rev. Jimmy Dean Hensley will officiate. Burial will be in the Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family received friends from 6 pm - 8 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the funeral home. At other times the family will be at the home of Mrs. Marler. Online condolences may be e-


mailed to the family by visiting our Web site at blueridgefuneralser- vice.org


Lindy F. “Buck” Dillingham Asheville - Lindy F. “Buck”


Dillingham, age 82, of 332 Baird Cove Road, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010. Buck was born July 28, 1928,


in Anderson County, SC, where he lived until he was 16, when he moved to Asheville. He was a vet- eran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was co-owner and operator of Superior Auto Mart. Mr. Dillingham was a member of New Bridge Baptist Church where he served in many capacities. He was preceded in death by his par- ents, Carl Gudger and Mattie Car- gill Dillingham; his 19-month-old son, Larry Dean Dillingham; sister, Doris Browning; and brother, J.R. Dillingham. Surviving is his wife of 62 years,


Iva McMahan Dillingham. His graveside service will be


held at 11 am on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, Asheville, NC, with the Rev. Clark Henderson and the Rev. Lee Roy Denton officiating. The family received friends from


6 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weav- erville. Flowers were acceptable and


appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider New- bridge Baptist Church, Building Fund, 199 Elkwood Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801; or CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Livestock Hall of Fame inducts two


tremely generous in sharing their love and knowledge of livestock with oth- ers,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Tat generosity influ- enced many young people in Western North Carolina to develop their own appreciation for livestock and agricul- ture, which is a tremendous legacy. “In addition, they made everyone


feel like they were part of the livestock family, and they took the time to edu- cate people who didn’t know much about the shows,” Troxler said. “Tey were true ambassadors for the livestock industry.” Worley was heavily involved in 4-H


and livestock shows at both the Moun- tain State Fair and in area county fairs.


Her two sons and four grandchildren were active in livestock shows, exhibit- ing steer, heifers, sheep and goats. In addition to the shows, she was


also involved in fundraising efforts that benefited 4-H and livestock programs. Reeves showed cattle in area shows


and was active in 4-H in the Leicester community. He served on the Judging Committee for the Mountain State Fair and District Livestock Shows. Reeves was also active on a number of boards and organizations, including the TVA Farm Family, Carolina Farm Credit and WNC Beef Cattle Commission. He was also a strong supporter of FFA.


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