8A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN TIMES Almond, PhilipW. 49 Marshall 09-Feb Crawford Funeral HomeandCremationService Thomas Jackson 81 Waynesville 11-Feb SmokyMountainCremations andFuneral Service, LLC Daniel Bryan 55 Asheville 12-Feb West Family Funeral Services 88 Pisgah Forest 12-Feb Moody-Connolly Funeral Home SueCummings 89 Gainesville, GA 12-Feb Groce Funeral Home Gooch, 79 Clyde 11-Feb Wells Funeral Home Ronald 78 Candler 11-Feb Anders-Rice Funeral Home 88 Durham 12-Feb Clements Funeral Inc 84 Franklin 12-Feb Bryant-Grant Funeral HomeandCrematory Carl Stafford 59 Asheville 01-Feb Groce Funeral Home IreneGosnell 70 MarsHill 12-Feb BlueRidge Funeral Service 87 Franklin 11-Feb MaconFuneral Home Swartz, Geraldine 91 Murphy 10-Feb Townson-Rose Funeral Home Wilson, Junior Lee 78 Weaverville 13-Feb West Family Funeral Services Wilson, Jane 93 Marble 11-Feb Townson-Rose Funeral Home Additional information in display obituaries Obituaries appear in print and online at www.legacy.com/obituaries/Citizen-Times OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES Name Age Town, State Death Date Arrangements DURHAM Andrew George Kallianos, PhD, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2019 at his home in Durham. He was born in Piraeus, Greece, the son of the late George Chris Kallianos and Effie Papadaniels Kallianos. In addition to his parents, Dr. Kallianos was also predeceased by his sisters, Peggy Sakalas, Eire Demales; and granddaughter, Mary Kristin Kallianos.
Dr. life was truly the American Dream. He came to the United States alone at the age of 17. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Hen- drix College, his Masters Degree in Chemistry from The University of Arkansas and his PhD in chemistry from The University of Oklahoma. He became a nationally recognized scientist with over 12 U.S.
patents in his name. He married the love of his life, June, in 1953. Together they raised their four children and instilled upon them the importance of faith, family and education. Dr. Kallianos was particularly proud of the success of his children Jean a pharmacist; George a radiologist; John an and Chris an attorney.
Dr. Kallianos was a man tremendous faith. He spent more than 50 years as a leader in the Greek Orthodox Church. In 2008, he received the Archangel Michael Award in recognition of his devotion and service to the Greek church. Dr.
Kallianos never met a stranger. He was known by all for his smile, sweetness, loving disposition and humor. One of his favorite words of advice was to each other forever and have He was blessed to have 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren whom he loved so dearly. He left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him and an amazing legacy for his loving family. Dr.
Kallianos is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty June Kallianos; sons, George Angelos Kallianos (Karen), John A. Kallianos (Donna), Chris Michael Kallianos (Nancy); sister, Jean Kallianos Hanna (John); brother, Angelos Kallianos (Katie); grandchildren, Stephen Andrew Kallianos, Scott Kallianos, Rachel Kallianos, Jason Andrew Brown, Kimberly Kallianos (Brent), Brittany Kallianos, Madison Kallianos, Maura Kallianos, Lauren Kallianos Hill (Adam), Brooke Kallianos Gantner (Matt), Cameron Faye Fulginiti (Sam), Kyle Jones, Ashley Turcios; and great-grandchildren, Levi Hill, Addie Hill, Luca Gantner, Lyon Gantner. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, February 15th at Clements Funeral Home in Durham. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
on Saturday, February 16th at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC 751, Durham, NC 27713, with Father Stavrofros Mamaies officiating. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Duke HomeCare Hospice: Office of Development: 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704. The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.
in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com Andrew George Kallianos, PhD PISGAH FOREST Merle Garner Driggers of Pisgah Forest passed away on February 12, 2019. She was a native of Hope Mills, NC, born April 21, 1931 to Effie and Earl Garner. She was the wife of Archie Driggers, with whom she celebrated 68 years of marriage. She was the mother of two sons: James, a resident of Orlando, FL, and Mark (deceased); she was the mother of four daughters: Larke Foster of Jonesborough, TN; Ann Wright of Hendersonville, NC; Katrina Ronneburger of Pisgah Forest, NC, and Teresa Chafey of Moore, SC.
She was lovingly known as to her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Ann Honeycutt of Chattanooga, TN, and brother, Alton Garner of St. Louis, MO. Merle was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Brevard for 49 years and was noted for her class, charm, grace, and her loving care and compassion to all that knew her. A gifted chef, she managed the Wedge and Keg Restaurant in Brevard, NC for many years before opening Delicatessen in Holden Beach, NC with her husband and son.
A of will be held at 1 PM at First United Methodist Church in Brevard, with a receiving by the family immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to Transylvania Christian Ministries, 164 Duckworth Ave, Brevard, NC 28712. Online condolences may be left at www.moody- connollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home, 181 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC 28712. Merle Garner Driggers ASHEVILLE Daniel Bryan Chambers of Asheville, died early in the morning on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Memorial Mission Hospital following a two year battle with cancer and complications from the flu and pneumonia.
Bryan was a 1981 graduate of Erwin High School. In 1985, he received a BS in both Business Ad- ministration and Computer Science from Appa- lachian State University. Following graduation, Bryan moved to Detroit, Dallas and Atlanta to work as a programmer and analyst for EDS and General Motors. In 1991, he moved to Rutherfordton, NC to be an analyst and IT director for Mastercraft Fabrics in Spindale. Bryan returned to Asheville, in 2007 to open the CertaPro Painters of WNC fran- chise.
In addition to his working career, he refereed high school basketball for 35 years in Detroit, Dallas, Atlanta and Western North Carolina. He was also an avid fly fisherman and fished throughout the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. For many years he travelled to Montana to angle for big Bryan was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Thomas; grandparents, Rev. Guy and Florence Hensley Sluder, and F.B. and Lelia Silverthorn Chambers.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Dorene Rountree Chambers; his children, Geoffrey, Charles and Mara Lelia; his parents, Edward Earl and Mary Lynn Sluder Chambers of Asheville; his brother, Brady Guy Chambers and Debbie Stair and nieces, Emma, and Caroline and nephew, Harper, all of Little Rock, Arkansas; adopted daughter, Michelle Antonie; granddaughters, Kaydence and Isabella; many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. The family invites all who knew Bryan to celebrate his life at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Mount Carmel Baptist Church. Rev. Dr.
Ronnie Owen will officiate and will be assisted by longtime friend, David Brown. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. At other times the family will be at the home of Ed and Lynn Chambers. West Funeral Home is assisting the family. The family wishes to thank the dedicated support from family and friends.
Especially the nurses and staff at the Memorial Mission Hospital ICU unit. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to con- sider: Cancer Care Center of WNC, 21 Hospital Drive, Asheville, NC 28801. For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mr. obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com. Daniel Bryan Chambers WAYNESVILLE Thomas Jackson Bea- ver, 81, of Waynesville died on Monday, Feb- ruary 11, 2019.
Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service is currently seeking in- formation concerning the whereabouts of Mr. next of kin. Thomas Jackson Beaver MARS HILL Irene Gosnell Sams, 70, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She is the daugh- ter of the late Rev. Roy Gosnell and Lola Payne Gosnell.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Christina and Priscilla Gosnell and brothers R. J. and Eddie Gosnell. In addition to her mother, Ms. Sams is survived by a daughter, Denise Holland; sons, Jeff Rogers (Lisa), Tony Rogers (Sara) and Bryan Sams; sisters, Bertha Littrell (Marvin) and Debbie Gosnell (Pie); brothers, Jerry Gosnell and Mark Gosnell (Leann); grandchildren, Brittney Wright (Brandon), Tyler Rogers (Michaela), Ava Dillingham and Brody Wyatt; great grandchildren, Brantley Wright and Levi Rogers; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Reverends Rusty Smart and Ronald Dodson will officiate. Burial will follow in Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org Irene Gosnell Sams ASHEVILLE Carl Stafford Melton, 59, of Asheville, died unexpect- edly Friday, Feb- ruary 1, 2019 at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of George Carlton and Elvenia Maxine (Treadway) Mel- ton of Asheville. Carl attended the Blue Ridge Biker Church in Asheville. He served in the US Army. Carl loved motorcycling, car racing, cutting wood, and cooking. He loved his family and was a faithful caregiver to his parents and grandparents.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, June Melton and her husband, Dean Klein of Asheville. A graveside service will be held at Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Donald Hare of- ficiating. To place a condolence online, please visit www. grocefuneralhome.com.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family. Carl Stafford Melton Obituaries Celebrate your loved life story with Legacy.com Visit: search. connect. remember. Expanded obituary features In partnership with.
