Computer shop to celebrate new move


Christopher’s Computers will hold a grand opening of its new loca-


tion from 2 pm to 5 pm on Tuesday (Oct. 26) at the new store located at 549 Merrimon Avenue on the corner of Merrimon and Farrwood. Catered refreshments from Captured Cravings and live music from


Clearwater Connection will be available. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4:30 pm. Prize drawings will follow. Christopher’s Computers is a family owned and operated computer


sales and repair business established in 2004. It is a member of the Better Business Bureau of WNC and the Asheville Chamber of Com- merce. Te shop offers discounts to senior citizens and non-profit or- ganizations. Call Rachael at 670-9800 for further information or to make an appointment.


Alzheimer’s support group Te Madison County Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 6 pm on the


last Tuesday of each month at Madison Manor, 345 Manor Drive in Mars Hill. Te next meeting will be Tuesday (Oct. 26). Te meeting is open to the public. For more information, call Pat at 645-9189.


Bridge classes now in Asheville A new bridge game will be held from 6:30 pm to 9 pm on Tuesdays


in the Asheville Bridge Room in the River Ridge Mall. Te first four lessons are free. A partner will be available to those who need one. To register, call Linda Brown at 658-9398.


Meet, greet candidates A meet-and-greet of Democratic and judicial candidates for office this


November in Buncombe County will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sat- urday (Oct. 23) at North Buncombe High School.


Fall festival at First Baptist Church A fall festival event will be held from 5 pm to 8 pm on Oct. 30 at


First Baptist Church, Weaverville located at 63 N. Main St. Tere will be food and games for children and adults as well as a cake walk, music and fellowship. Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes.


CalvaryWorship Center


Proclaiming the Power of Pentecost


A church where you will be loved as you are but changed by the Lord Jesus Christ.


Sunday: Sunday School 10 am MorningWorship 11 am EveningWorship 6 pm


Wednesday: Kids & Youth Ministry 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 6:45 pm


Pastor Ron Dodson invites you to an awesome worship experience!


101 Calvary Drive, Marshall, NC 28753 For more information call 828.649.1073


Flowers for All Occasions


Becky’s Florist


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Pop Warner games at NBHS Te northwest teams of Pop Warner are now in entering their fifth


week of football games and will play Saturday (Oct. 23) at North Buncombe High School. Te Tiny Mite Panthers have worked hard and have continued to


show improvements with their games. Te Jr. Pee Wee Raiders are now 2-2 and the Jr. Pee Wee Panthers


are 3-1. Both continue to grow strong as teams. Te Jr. Midget Panthers are undefeated on the season with a 4-0


record. Church tour,


craft bazaar Te Church of the Redeemer in


Woodfin will host a craft bazaar from 8 am to 2 pm on Nov. 6. Holiday crafts, baked goods and more will be sold. Te church is lo- cated at 1201 Riverside Drive. For more information, go to church- of-the-redeemer-episcopal.org.


www.weavervilletribune.com


Emily Jo Bishop West (Mrs. Glen West, Jr.)


Weaverville - Emily Jo Bishop


West, age 86, of Weaverville died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. Jo was born Dec. 11, 1923, the


eldest child of the late Lonnie Calvin Bishop and Mary Morine Murray Bishop in the Bishopville Community of Robertson County, Texas. She grew up a few miles away in the town of Hearne. Dur- ing World War II she met her hus- band, Glen West, Jr., who was in the U.S. Army stationed at Camp Hearne. They were married on Sunday, March 26, 1944. After Glen’s discharge from service they moved back to his home town, Weaverville. In the coming years Jo would assist Glen in the family businesses, West Funeral Home and West Tourist Court. She was a member of Weav-


erville United Methodist Church, the Grace Waugh Circle and had previously served on the Official Board, the Board of Trustees, served as chairman of the Par- sonage Committee and was a member of the Pastor-Parish Re- lations Board. She was a charter member of the official board of the Dry Ridge Museum and a former member of the Woodland Hills Garden Club. She was preceded in death by


her husband, Glen West, Jr. who died in 1979, as well as an infant brother, L.C. Murray Bishop, sis- ter, Mary Seelye and brother, Webb Bishop. Surviving are her son, Gary C.


West and wife Vicki of Weaverville; daughters, Glenda Huneycutt of Albemarle and Patricia Crawford of Hickory. Also surviving are her grandchildren and great grand- children, Chris Huneycutt of Al-


Obituaries


bemarle and his children, Parker and Kinley; Angela Huneycutt Burleson and husband Dale also of Albemarle and their children, Laton and Leah and Emily Craw- ford Elrod and husband Jacob of Winston Salem and their children, Crawford and Caroline and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Mrs. West’s funeral service was


held at 11 am on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, in Weaverville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Linda Kelly and the Rev. Worth Emory officiating. Burial was in West Memorial Park beside her beloved husband, Glen. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville where the body remained until placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Due to Jo’s love of flowers they


were graciously accepted, or for those that desire, memorials may be made to Weaverville United Methodist Church, PO Box 37, Weaverville, NC 28787. For the last five years Jo made


her home at Mars Hill Retirement. The family wishes to gratefully thank the staff for the love and care that was shown to her and her family. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Margie Marie Davis Gentry Asheville - Margie Marie Davis


Gentry, age 88, of Asheville died Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at the Bri- an Center, Weaverville. Mrs. Gentry was born May


25, 1922, in Buncombe County. She lived in Virginia before mov- ing back to Buncombe County in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Min- nie DeBruhl Davis; husband, Ker- mit Gentry who died in 1997; and seven siblings. Surviving are her caregiver and


niece, Judy Dillingham and her husband Hoyte of Barnardsville, as well as several additional niec- es and nephews. Mrs. Gentry’s funeral service


was held at 2 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with Rev. Steve Conard officiating. Burial was in West Memorial Park. The family received friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the


Buford McCurry Neal Buford McCurry Neal peace-


fully passed away on Oct. 17, 2010. Buford was born in Tipton Hill, NC and was the son of Ber- tha McCurry Smith and James Neal. Raised by his grandparents until graduation, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and later attended East Tennessee State University. Buford and his wife, Mildred, were the owners of the Reems Creek Exxon for many years until retirement. He is preceded in death by his


wife, Mildred Fowler Neal, his par- ents, and brothers, Elwood and Billy Smith. Buford will be greatly missed by his nieces and neph- ews, sister, Jeanette Roland, and brother, Duane Smith of Burns- ville and Dee Smith of Asheville. The family greeted friends from


11 am to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 at the Reems Creek- Beech Presbyterian Church fol- lowed by the funeral service with the Rev. Dr. Henry Scoggins offi- ciating. Interment followed at the Tipton Hill Cemetery at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family


asks that memorial donations be sent to the Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church, c/o Brooke Baldwin, #3 Sugar Cove Road, Weaverville, NC 28787. Henline-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family.


funeral home. Those desiring to make a me-


morial contribution are encour- aged to consider: Brian Center, Activity Fund, 78 Weaver Blvd., Weaverville, NC 28787. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


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