All Obituaries

Young Isaiah Adams went home to be with our LORD on Sunday March 31. 2024.   A Funeral Service to honor the life of Isaiah will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at The Refreshing Center / River of Life (826 Haywood Rd) at 3pm. He will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral. The service will be live streamed on Avery's Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.

Charles M. "Tank" Jones, Jr., went home to be with our LORD on Tuesday March 26, 2024.   Tank grew up in Asheville and graduated from Asheville High School. He lived a few years in Durham, NC, but spent the majority of his life in Asheville. He was well known by many and known to have a loving heart, a good soul, and would look out for family and close friends. He will be remembered and missed.   Charles was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles M....

Da’Jour Damian Edwards, 25, of Asheville, went to be with our LORD March 18, 2024. He was born July 25, 1998, in Asheville, to his parents Demetria Davis and Alton Hoover.   Da’Jour is a 2016 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. Da’Jour is known for his talent and skills on the baseball and  football field, playing many positions, but well known for his raw talent on the field as a running back, To know Da’Jour was to love him. His smile was bright,...

Donnie Dewane Curenton, 44 of Asheville, NC, was a burst of sunshine and a courageous soul. He went to be with our LORD on March 12, 2024, at Mission Hospital. Donnie attended A.C. Reynolds High School, where he later received his GED.He was a loving and fun person to be around. He enjoyed riding around the city, listening to his music, and doing a little two-step dance when the music was hitting just right. Donnie was preceded in death by his Father, Richard Curenton. Donnie leaves to...

Pearlie May Dixon was born May 4, 1923, in Lockhart Texas to the late Jim Spruiells and Cordia Ellison Spruiells. At the age of 100 she transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life on Sunday March 3rd, 2024, at Givens Estate Health Center.Pearlie May received her education in Tillman, Texas. She was a member of Hill Street Baptist Church (HSBC), of which she was a very active member of the Keen Agers Ministry (Senior Citizen Club of HSBC), and a member of the East Circle of HSBC....

Clifford Bryant went to be with our LORD on Friday, March 1, 2024. A Memorial Service to honor the life of Clifford Bryant was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11am at Sycamore Temple COGIC. He was buried during a private family memorial at Violet Hill Cemetery.

Debbie Jo Keaton passed away from this life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday March 1, 2024, after several years of declining health. She was born on September 24, 1956, in Marion, North Carolina to the late Jack O Keaton and Rosalee Logan Keaton. She was the fifth of six children born to the union of Jack & Rosalee Keaton. She graduated from McDowells High School in Marion, North Carolina in 1976. After graduation she was employed at C&A in Od...

Darren Steven Suber, born on February 13, 1968, in Asheville, peacefully departed from this world on February 28, 2024. He was the cherished son of Johnnie and Rebecca Suber. After spending several years exploring the world and embracing new adventures, Darren returned to his roots in Asheville. He pursued a fulfilling career as a truck driver, traversing highways and byways with dedication and skill.   Darren's presence radiated warmth and joy, leaving an...

Ms. Melody "Maine" Germaine Porter went to be with our LORD on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Melody was born in Asheville on August 6, 1967. She was preceded in death by her mother Shirley Porter, and her father Harold Bowens.   Melody attended Clyde A. Erwin high school. Melody resided in Deaverview (D-Block), born and raised. She was a member of New Vision Baptist church. Melody worked as a cook at J&S Cafeteria, and a laundry attendant at Motel 6. She had a voice...

Chaplain Robbie Jean Williams was called to her eternal rest on February 24, 2024. Born on January 29, 1946, in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of Robert Gash and Edna Mae Ashley. She attended Shaw University and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management & Accounting. In 1992, she received her diploma from the North Carolina Academy of Cosmetic Arts. On September 15, 2011, she was commissioned Chaplain-Minister through theological endorsements, professional...