All Obituaries

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the funeral are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Ruby (Reuben) Mayfield entered this world on June 24, 1954 in Chester, South Carolina and transitioned on April 1, 2021 after a long battle with health issues. He was the third child of Major and Helen Hall (deceased) Mayfield.  The family relocated to Asheville when Reuben was young. He became an active member of Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church starting at a...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the funeral are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   Mr. Thomas Daniel Whiteside, Sr. was born on July 27, 1944 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late John B. Whiteside and Eliza Holbert-Whiteside. Mr. Whiteside was a 1962 graduate of Stephens Lee High School in Asheville, North Carolina. He later attended Blanton’s Business College with a major in Accounting. On October 24, 1965 he married the love of...

Ernest Frederick Porter Jr., 59 of Asheville, NC  formally from Ocean Side California transitioned to his Heavenly home March 13, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital. Ernie was born March 1, 1962 to Ernest Frederick Porter Sr., and Dorothy Jean McCoy Porter. Ernie received his education in California Public Schools.  He had been employed with K-Mart and Earth Fair in Asheville. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alphonso and Rosebud McCoy, paternal grandparents...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the funeral are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   On October 3, 1948, God sent Sharon Marita Hadden to bless us with her presence. On February 16, 2021, God welcomed his “good and faithful” servant back home with open arms; where she joined her Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles. Sharon was the only child of late Jacqueline and Theodore Hadden, of Asheville, NC. Sharon accepted Christ at an early...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the viewing are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing)   The one and the only Rev. Dr. Charles Ronald Mosley, longtime pastor of Nazareth First Baptist Church, outspoken community beacon, friend of all who ever crossed his path, son and servant of GOD, slipped quietly away to sit at the feet of his SAVIOR on Friday February 12.      Honoring The Legacy of Reverend Dr. Charles R. Mosley “I’ve Fought...

(Due to Covid-19 concerns, all who attend the graveside service are REQUIRED to wear a face mask and practice social distancing) Doris (Eloise) Gudger Rice was born on May 21, 1940 to the late James and Mary Lee Gudger. Doris departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She is preceded in death by her youngest son, Darian Rice and two sisters Anna Faye Galloway and Carolyn Ligon. Doris was lifelong member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Stephens...

On Tuesday, February 9th, 2021, Matthew Walker, Jr, a loving brother, cousin, and friend transitioned at age 81. Matthew, Jr (affectionately known as Sonny to most) was born on August 16th, 1939 in Union, SC to Matthew Walker, Sr and Ethel Allman. He was a longtime resident of the surrounding Asheville area and a retiree from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center located in Black Mountain, NC after 20 plus years of service. Sonny was a faithful member of New Salem Missionary...

  RONALD JONATHAN aka “CAPONE” JOHNSON, Age 45 Sunrise April 26, 1975 and Sunset February 2, 2021 Was a tatted prophet, a rapper, a lyricist and entrepreneur. Stage alias: Rawn Capone and Rawn Rico. He attended Asheville City Schools and was a member of the Asheville High School Class of 1993. Ronald was born April 26, 1975 in Asheville, N.C. to Retired SSgt Ronald M. Johnson, of Barstow, California and Prophetess Carmela F. Johnson of Charlotte, N.C. He was born on his...

Leonora “Sandy” CaSandra McClain-Mujica, 50, gained her wings Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was a devoted mother to her son Joshua, and loved her family and friends. After a long journey with her illness, GOD decided she had struggled long enough. She was born November 14, 1970, and was a CNA for more than twenty years in nursing facilities and private homes. Sandy  loved her work and gave it her all at all times, and always showed care and compassion to her patients. Among...

Mayo Pickett, age 89, completed his earthly journey and moved to his eternal Heavenly home on Wednesday January 27, 2021. He was born in Beulaville, NC to the late Roosevelt and Eliza Jane Lee Pickett. He completed his high school education at Chinquapin High School in Duplin County, NC in 1950. Mayo entered the United States Army serving in the Korean War from 1951-1956.  After returning from service to his country, he married his beautiful wife of 65 years, Mrs. Ethel...