All Obituaries

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the Funeral Service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   Ms. Alice Darity Ware, affectionately known as “Ms. A”, departed this life peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Friday, September 23, 2022.   A native of Henderson County, she was born January 22, 1949, to the late Frank Darity, Sr., and Norma Gilliland Darity. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the Funeral Service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   Born on May 28, 1990, Aaron Jordan Allen of Asheville passed away unexpectedly on September 19th at the age of 32.    Jordan attended Asheville High School, where he participated in ROTC. He experienced a life-changing incident in 2009, being struck by a vehicle, which left him with a traumatic brain injury. Despite his injuries,...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the Funeral Service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Nellie Ruth Williams was born January 5,1948, in Asheville, and departed this life on September 16, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Anna Collins and the late Ben F. Byrd, and was one of four children. Nellie was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a member of the city-wide usher board. After 15 years of dedicated service, she retired from Mission...

Brenda Ann Hall, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Gaithersburg, Maryland.   Brenda was born on February 25, 1947, in Asheville, N.C., to parents Carrie McClellan and Luther Gaffney. She attended Stephens-Lee High School and was a member of Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church. She worked for many years with Buncombe County Child Development and in her later years, she served as a volunteer with the Foster Grandparent Program.   In June 1964, she married...

Sunrise~May 9, 1976 Sunset~September 8, 2022 Konata Ajamu, affectionately known as "Lover," because of his kindhearted soul, K-MAN, King-K, Ajamu was born in Yuba City California birthed by his Loving parents Alice Faye Steele and Lonnell Debnam.  He attended grade school in Chico CA, and Asheville NC where he was an outstanding sportsman in football.  Konata worked for the California Forestry Department where he helped fight fires. He also worked for the...

John Gardner of Swannanoa, NC passed from death to heavenly plains on the morning of September 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Katie Moore Gardner, father Jessie Gardner Sr., son Timothy Gardner, sisters Mildred Gardner Wiggins, Addie Futrell and Margaret Freeman. Brothers Esau Gardner, Jacob Gardner, Jessie Gardner Jr. and Willie Lee Gardner. Left to cherish his memories are his son Clarence Gardner, brother Columbus Gardner, granddaughter Takia and Serena Gardner, great...

Jamila Joi Johnson, born August 26, 2022, at 12:49pm, met the eyes of JESUS on August 28, 2022, at 3:45am.   Jamila Joi is the daughter of Terrell and Jameka Johnson, of Asheville. She is the answered prayer to their missing puzzle piece, and they waited for her birth with joyful expectation. She had many physical characteristics of her father with his eyebrows and hands and feet along with her mother’s nose. She enjoyed putting her hand on her chin, kicking to...

​​(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the Funeral Service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   Robert L. McCants, Sr., affectionately known as "Doc," was born on March 14, 1942 in Asheville. He departed this life at Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center on August 24, 2022. Doc was the son of the late Ellen Ruff Williams and the late Charlie McCants. He attended Stephens Lee High School, where he was...

​​(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the Funeral Service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   Linda Dale Robinson, age 71, departed this life on August 18, 2022. She was born to the late Robert “Snake” Robinson and the late Lillian Bryson Robinson. Mama Linda as she was referred to by family and friends never failed to capture the hearts of everyone who knew her. She charmed many with her quick wit and kindness, and she...

Mr. Charles "Tank" Thompson, Jr., gained his wings on Thursday August 4, 2022. A native of Asheville, he was the son of Mrs. Olivia White Young, and the late Charles Thompson, Sr.    Tank was a loving father, brother, and an amazing friend to many. He never met a stranger and was guaranteed to make you laugh. He was also a 1988 graduate of Asheville High School. He truly loved his family, was an avid animal lover, especially his dogs Rex, Polo, and Louie....