All Obituaries

Mrs. Irene Henrietta Houston Alexander was born to Richard and Elizabeth Houston on May 25, 1924 in Asheville NC. She departed this life for glory on Saturday morning May 18, 2019. Irene was a proud graduate of Stephens-Lee High School. She worked at Winners Department Store in downtown Asheville as a sales associate, and was the first African American to hold that position for Winners. She later worked as a sales associate at Rosaine in the Asheville Mall, of which she later retired...

Thomas Christopher Carpenter, 51 of Black Mountain went home to be with the LORD on Wednesday May 1, 2019.  He was born April 7, 1968 the son of the late James Carpenter and Sylvia Ann Stepp.   Thomas graduated from Charles D. Owen High School and was a part of the JROTC program where he received several certificates.  He was employed with the City of Asheville and also drove for Asheville Transit.  He worked for several trucking companies during his truck driving...

Nancy Jane Wilson, 64 of Asheville, was born in New Hampshire on June 11, 1954. Nancy exhaled here and inhaled in heaven into the arms of her Savior whom she loved with all her heart at 2:16 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother Marie Cecil Gilbert Wilson and father James Herbert Wilson. Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Asheville High School. She was a homecare health professional, providing love and care for many families from 1971-1986 prior to her employment...

Holly Lynn Gross was born in Asheville on October 12, 1988 she was the daughter of Robin Lynn Frisbee and Danny Douglas Gross. She departed this life on April 16, 2019. She grew up in Candler, NC and attended Enka High School and later moved to Greenville, SC. Holly was a very strong person who endured a lot but never gave up. She was the best sister anyone could ask for. She is preceded in death by her mother Robin Lynn Frisbee who passed away in 1998, her father Danny Douglas Gross who...

Enrique Quiñones Niño nació el 8 de mayo de 1939 en Torreón, Coahuila, México y vivió en Asheville, NC, durante muchos años. Enrique ganó sus alas celestiales el miércoles 10 de abril de 2019.Le precedieron en la muerte su madre y su padre, Alfredo Quinones y Angela Niño , sus hermanos, Efrain, Hector, Herminia, Elida y Socorro Quiñones Niño. Dejados para cuidar su memoria son su esposa María de Luz...

  Alice Jean Moore Johnson, a mama to some, a Granny to some, and a saint to all, went home to be with the LORD on Monday April 8, 2019.  She was one of kind who cared for her family, and others as though they were family. She was the backbone of the family who was always there through thick and thin. Alice chose to see the best in people, and always opened her arms to those in need.  If you needed an ear, she was there to listen.  She was a joy to those who loved...

Anthony Orlando Bowers born April 18,1994, passed from this life on April 7, 2019 leaving his family devastated by his loss. Anthony loved carpentry, hard work and his family. He was an intelligent and strong individual, who was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and his compassionate spirit. He had a smile for everyone and would do anything for anyone that was in need. Anthony had a passion for writing music.  He had a spirit that spoke very loudly.        ...

Eric Eddington, known as "Fast Eddie" or "Easy E," went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 7, 2019. He worked several jobs throughout the city of Asheville, and was known and loved by all he met. He resided in the Asheville Terrace complex.   Eric was preceded in death by his grandmother Estelle Edgerton, his mother Theresa Ray Edgerton, and his older sister Tracey Eddington who died February 18th of this year.   Left to cherish his memory are his sisters...

"A precious voice is gone, a voice we love is still; a place vacant in our home, that can never be filled. And after a lonely heartache and many a silent tear, But always a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear." Walter Lee Fields, Jr., affectionately known as Walt Jr., was born March 13, 1961 in Asheville, NC to Janice and Walter Fields. Walt was a very caring and loving man. He attended Asheville High School where he graduated from in 1979. He served in the United...

Willie Edward Conwell native of Laurens County and lifelong resident of Asheville NC died March 20, 2019. He was the son of the late James and Nannie Conwell of Laurens County, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife Annette Conwell; two siblings, Betty Ann Conwell, Samuel Rivers and son Jerome Logan. Deacon Willie Conwell was a devoted member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He served as a Deacon, Emeritus Superintendent of Sunday school, Male Chorus, Workers for Christ, Finance...