All Obituaries

A mentor to many, a friend to all, the Rev. O.T. Tomes, former Pastor of New Mount Olive Baptist Church, former City Councilman, went home to be with our LORD and SAVIOR on Friday January 15, 2021. Service arrangements for Rev. Tomes will be announced at a later date.

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the graveside service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Dr. Norman Sanders, worked with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for over 35 years, setting up crusades for Dr. Billy Graham worldwide. He also worked as the Director of Communications at The Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. While there, he was responsible for setting up several seminars and training...

On Sunday January 10, 2021, Robbie Mae Thomas of Asheville was called home at the age of 92.  Robbie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She worked as a Community Outreach Worker in many community centers in the city. She retired as a secretary at Pisgah Legal Services. Robbie was known as a mother to many because of her work in the community. She loved to help people anyway she could. She loved to bake, she loved cats, and was a sharp dresser.  Ms....

Sadie Ellen Houston 89, was called home January 2, 2021. Ms. Houston was born May 19,1931 in Asheville NC.  She was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Honey) Houston, raised on Cumberland Pl. in Asheville. Sadie worked as a domestic worker for the late Walls and later retired doing the same with the Hambrights. Sadie was a faithful member of St. Mark AME Zion, Solid Rock and Shiloh AME Zion church, Sadie was a loving friend and family member who never met any...

James Edward Fair, known to family and friends as “Dune Dune” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69 years on December 31, 2020.  A native of Asheville he was a three-sport athlete, playing baseball, track, football and was a Jack of all trades. He could do it all! Mr. Fair is preceded in death by his parents Susie Topsy Simuel Fair and JC Fair. James will be lovingly remembered by his children, Melinda Nicole Fair, James Jamal Fullwood, and Derick Akeem Eddington Sr.,...

Johnny Lee Timpson, affectionately known as "Chicken Hawk", transitioned to a new life on December 23, 2020 at Mission Hospital. He was a native of Asheville, and was born on February 24, 1950 to the late Rev. Pete and Mrs. Kathleen Adams. Chicken Hawk was well known around the city, always had a smile on his face, a joke on his lips, and was helpful to anyone interested in working out and lifting weights. He was a member of Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church, where...

Edward Clarence Smith, age 61, transitioned from this earthly life into eternity to spend with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina and the youngest child of Jessie Clarence and Libby Mae Smith, who preceded him in death. Surrounded and cared for by his family, he departed peacefully into glory. Edward was a well-loved, well known, and a very skilled musician. God spiritually gifted Edward to play music as a child. His parents...

Callie Beatrice Elizabeth Fortune Johnson age 91, departed into the loving care of the Lord peacefully with her family surrounding her at home on Wednesday, December 16. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Mr. Javan Johnson, and by her parents Robert and Demetra Fortune McMorris, and James and Elizabeth Whiteside, grandparents Robert and Heggar Allen Shorter Fortune, and great-grandparents Savannah and Mary Robinson Allen. She was born on July 16,...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the memorial service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. You will NOT be allowed in the sanctuary without a mask!) Virgil Antonio Robert Langford, 43, died on December 11, 2020. He was born on June 22,1977 in Asheville. He was the son of the late Virgil Sexton III, and the late Freddie Lee Langford. Mr. Langford attended Asheville High School and played for the Asheville Grizzley’s Semi-Pro Football Team...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the graveside service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Mary Anne Jackson, 82, died on November 30, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born on November 3, 1938 in Burnsville, NC the daughter of Theodore and Sarah Jackson. She is a graduate of Allen High School and worked as a cook for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community for over 20 Years before retiring. Mary loved God and gave her life to Christ...