Obituaries


West Memorial Park. The family received friends from


1:30 pm to 2:30 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Maisy Ella Pitts Maisy Ella Pitts passed peace-


fully in the arms of family on Nov. 24, 2010. She graced the world with her presence, light and love for 40 precious days. Maisy was the daughter of Ben


and Sonia Pitts of Weaverville, NC. She is survived by the “best big


James B. Freeman, Sr. Gainesville, Ga. - James Byron


Freeman, Sr., age 88, of Gaines- ville passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the Bell Manor Nurs- ing Home following an extended illness. Funeral services were held at 2


pm on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 in the chapel of Memorial Park Fu- neral Home. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family received friends from 2 pm to 4 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm on Mon- day, Nov. 15, 2010. Mr. Freeman was born in


Smokemont, NC to the late John E. Freeman and Julia Conner Freeman. He was of the Method- ist faith. Mr. Freeman served in the United States Army. He is preced- ed in death by his son, John Paul “Johnny” Freeman. He is survived by his wife of


39 years, Doris Freeman; step- daughter Kay Mitchum, step-sons, Jerry, Freddie and Harold Sullins all of Georgia; son James B. Free- man, Jr. and his son, Brandon, of Asheville, daughter Pat Freeman and her husband, Jim Lenburg; son Charles B. “Corky” Freeman and his wife, Rebecca, and their son, Josh, all of Weaverville; son the Rev. Thomas R. Freeman, Sr. and his wife, Susan, and their chil- dren, Heather, Nicole and Tommy of Asheville. Memorial Park Funeral Home,


2030 Memorial Park Road, Gaines- ville, GA 30504 was in charge of arrangements. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


Frank D. McHone, Sr. Weaverville - Frank D. McHone,


Sr., age 73, of 122 Greenridge Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. Mr. McHone was born Nov. 2,


1937, in Buncombe County. He re- tired from Norfolk-Southern Rail- way. Mr. McHone was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. F. McHone, Sr., and Lois McHone. Surviving are his wife of 37 years,


Mary Kirby McHone; son Frank D. McHone, Jr., and wife, Tiffany, of Candler; stepdaughters, Marlene Masters and husband, Laddie, of Burnsville, Paula Rogers and hus- band, David, of Leicester; stepson Barry Silver, Jr., of Florida; broth-


Patricia Hardy Peevy Weaverville -Patricia Hardy


Peevy, age 65, of New Stock Road died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010. Mrs. Peevy was born Aug. 7,


1945, in Selma, Ala. She was pre- ceded in death by her parents, Rex Delane and Florence Ruth Reed Hardy. Surviving are her husband, Jeff


Peevy; sons, David Peevy and Matthew Peevy; sister-in-law, Nancy Peevy; brothers, Rex D. Hardy, Jr., and Phillip R. Hardy. Her funeral service was held


at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in the Chapel of West Fu- neral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with the Rev. Pat Hand officiating. Burial was in


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ers, Troy McHone, C.F. McHone, Jr., and Russell McHone, all of Asheville; sisters, Laura Ward and Linda Rogers, both of Asheville, and Brenda McBee of West Vir- ginia; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His funeral service was held at


11 am on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaver- ville, with the Rev. Roger McBee officiating. Burial was in Clark’s Chapel Cemetery. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at the funeral home. At other times, the family was at


the residence. Flowers were acceptable and


appreciated. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


brother in the world” Cajes Pitts; maternal grandparents, Don and Pat Purvis of Summerton, SC; paternal grandparents Bob and Becky Pitts of Asheville; uncle Ted Pitts and Monica Rivas of Miami, Fla; uncle Jack Pitts, aunt Sally and cousins Connor and Nolan of Miami, Fla; aunt Shannon Purvis and cousin Mila of Columbia, SC; aunt Kim Purvis of Columbia, SC; great grandmothers Helen Watts, Pauline Greene and Mary Purvis; a very special great aunt Carol Hollifield; and many other ex- tended family members and close friends. Maisy’s very existence was an


inspiration to those who knew her and loved her, as well as many who only learned of her through a friend of a friend. She had a mi- raculous spirit that captured the hearts of many as she brought sa- cred lessons of hope, friendship, love and togetherness to all those her energy touched. We are all left with her tiny footprints on our hearts and are forever reminded of the impact one life can have, no matter how small. Maisy is Love. The family would like to ac-


knowledge the steadfast efforts and continuous care provided by the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mission’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The exceptional care and love shown will never be forgot- ten.


A celebration of Maisy’s life was


held at 3 pm on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at 3 pm at Jubilee! on 46 Wall Street, in downtown Asheville. In lieu of flowers the family re-


quests that donations be made to the Tye Blanton Foundation in Maisy’s name. Sometimes, it’s the smallest


things in life that take up the most room in our hearts.


Gary Strickland; Several nieces and nephews and also close to Gladys were Jonathan Payne and Adam Froemming. Funeral services were held at


1 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Bethel Baptist Church of which she was a devoted member for 60 years where she taught Bible Study, Sunday School and Bible School. The Rev. Eddie Rice and Vince Whitt officiated. Burial fol- lowed in the Chandler Cemetery with Troy Rogers conducting the committal service. The family received friends from


6 pm to 8 pm on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, at Blue Ridge Funeral Ser- vice. Online condolences may be


sent to the family at blueridgefu- neralservice.org.


Tami Rene Leaven Asheville - Tami Rene Leaven,


age 35, of 89 Hidden Falls Drive died Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, from injuries sustained in an accident. Tami was born May 6, 1975, in


Gladys Payne Chandler Mars Hill - Gladys P. Chandler,


81, of 1653 Holcombe Branch Road, died Nov. 27, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Chandler was a native of Madison County and the daughter of the late Clifford and Gurtie Wells Payne. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters Elsie Chandler and Pauline Davis; brothers Leon- ard, Richard and David Payne. She is survived by daughter


Kathy Price and husband Roger; son Joey Chandler and wife Me- lissa; brother Bill Payne and wife Bula; grandchildren Lauren Strick- land and husband Gary, Austin Price, Tayler Hunter and husband Chance, McKenzie, Avry and Parker Chandler; great grandson


Lake County, Illinois where she lived until moving to Asheville in 1993. She was a loving daughter and mother. Tami enjoyed hiking and camping, music and reading. She was an exceptionally kind and caring soul. Surviving is her daughter, Han-


nah Morgan Wiley; parents, Carl D. and Sharon Northup Leaven of Asheville; sister, Cathy Tagliareni and husband Tony of Sanford, Fla.; brothers, Tod Leaven and wife Jessica of Chapel Hill and Steven Leaven and wife Ginger of Hinsdale, Ill., and numerous cous- ins, aunts and uncles. There was a sharing of memo-


ries at 11 am on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010 at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville led by the Rev. Mark Stewart. The family received friends from 10 am to 11 am prior to the service. westfamilyfuneralservices.com


‘Walks for the Hawks’ Te North Buncombe High School track and field team is will hold “Walk for the Hawks” fundraiser


beginning at 11 am on Saturday (Dec. 4) at the North Buncombe High School track. Team members and parents will walk laps around the track to raise funds to purchase warm-ups, t-shirts


and equipment for the cross country and track team. With the indoor track season about to start, coach Dean Duncan says they hope to raise $5,000 to pur-


chase needed supplies and equipment. Donations and pledges of any amount are welcome. For more information or to make a contribution, contact Duncan at 380-0904 or gary.duncan@bcsemail.org.


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