All Obituaries

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend memorial service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Anthony Lamar "Tony" Dukes Sr., 52, of Asheville, went home to be with our LORD on Sunday September 13, 2020. He was born August 21, 1968 to father Alphonso Dukes Sr., and mother Bernice Simmons in Philadelphia, PA. Tony was a gentle giant who never met a stranger. He enjoyed family time, cooking, playing basketball, and drinking his 211. Tony was loved...

Mr. Edward Jarvis "Dee Dee" Cheeks, son of the late James Cheeks and Betty Durant Cheeks, went home to be with our LORD on Sunday, September 13, 2020. He will be laid to rest during a private family ceremony.

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend memorial service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Redeana (Deana) Kay Banks left this world unexpectedly on Monday September 7, 2020 to be with the Lord. As a child, Deana lived with her mother and siblings in East Asheville on Poplar Street. She was the second child of three. As a young lady, Deana always thought of ways to earn money. Even then, she was an entrepreneur of sorts. As she got older, she knew...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend graveside services are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   While Natira’s path to this point was not a smooth one, you would never be able to tell. She smiled, laughed, and even encouraged others while dealing with her own life. She was a spiritual woman that loved to pray and listen to uplifting worship music. Her immense passion for writing and healing lead her to publishing her first book in...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are REQUIRED to wear face mask and practice social distancing) Debra Gail Young Boyd was born in Anderson County, South Carolina on May 26, 1956. She was the daughter of the late Earlene and Lee Roger Young. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday August 13, 2020. Debra retired from Charles George VA Medical Center after 35 years of service in food and nutrition. She received numerous plaques and pins for...

  "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the Heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance......." Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 4   Milton Ray Avery, beloved nephew of the Rev. Dr. Nilous and Mrs. Christine Avery, was born November 6, 1937 in Garner, NC to the late...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend memorial services are REQUIRED to wear face mask and practice social distancing) Lucretia Marcella-Ann Logan was born October 7, 1963 to the late Franklin and Marjorie Townsend. She was blessed with 56 years of life and gained her wings on July 23, 2020 at her home in Asheville, NC. She leaves to cherish her memories to her husband of 14 years Otto Logan, and dog Simon of Asheville, NC, her children Damien (Patricia) Townsend of Robbins, NC,...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the funeral services are REQUIRED to wear mask, and practice social distancing) Ms. Kimberly Nevers originally of Hendersonville, NC, went to be with the LORD on Tuesday July 21, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 1, 2020 at the St. Paul Tabernacle located at 813 6th Ave. in Hendersonville, NC. Burial will immediately follow the funeral in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour ...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are REQUIRED to wear mask and practice social distancing) Shea Cathleen Anderson resident of Durham and Asheville, was born on April 20,1998 and received her wings on Friday July 17, 2020. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, goddaughter, sister, friend, and mother of Jaedynn Sa'Miyah who was the love of her life. She had a huge heart and loved her friends and family dearly. Shea was a strong young...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend funeral services are REQUIRED to wear mask and practice social distancing) Ms. Danesia Latish Miller age 41 passed away in Greenville, SC on Tuesday July 14, 2020. Born on August 17, 1978 in Asheville, NC, she lived in Asheville before settling in Greenville, SC in 1999. She worked at various positions throughout the communities of Upstate South Carolina and left her mark on many people and places that will not soon be forgotten....