All Obituaries

Rosalyn Maureen Valentine, daughter of the late Florence Ann Valentine and Lawrence E. Valentine, was born on April 19, 1952; she departed this life on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, in Asheville, North Carolina. Rosalyn was a graduate of Asheville High School in the Class of 1970.  She studied at Blanton’s Business College.  She relocated to Durham, North Carolina, and then to Cedar Grove where she continued her education at Durham Technical Community College.  She was...

Michael Anthony McMorris a.k.a. McBean passed away January 5, 2019 at the age of 60.  McBean was born July 8, 1958 in Asheville NC, the son of Lenora E. Reid McMorris and Jesse Smith. McBean attended Asheville High School, Class of "77". He had a love for football and basketball and he loved all his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers; William C. Reid, Richard Ray Roberts and Lonnell McMorris a.k.a. Butch.  Surviving to carry on his...

Mrs. Annie Ruth Burgess Collington was born on May 30, 1934 to the late Howard and Bertha Burgess in Spartanburg County, Spartanburg South Carolina and departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Asheville, North Carolina at the age of 84. She graduated high school in Spartanburg County and went to college where she received her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was also a member of the Greater Asheville American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). She was preceded in...

Derrick Steffone “DJ” Johnson of Asheville, NC passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Mission Hospital. Born February 22, 1983 in Jacksonville, NC, he was the oldest son of Bishop Derrick Steffone Johnson and Lisa Roberts Allen. DJ attended TC Roberson High School in Asheville, NC. After graduation he attended Western Carolina University. DJ was very proud of his success as a Chef and worked in several restaurants while enjoying his...

Salvadore (Sal) Aguilar of Asheville, died on January 2, 2019. Sal was born April 18, 1961, in Michigan to Manuela Perez and Ernie Aguilar. He enjoyed going to church, playing chess, and walks around Asheville. Sal is survived by his sisters; Nelly Austin, Gloria Glass, Elsira Taylor all of Asheville, brother, Mario Aguilar of Lexington, NC, nephews; Jonathan Bridges, David Bridges, Nash Bridges, Seth Speer, Jr. Speer, Brandon Speer, Billy, Felix Cruz, Max and Tony. Nieces; Fannie...

Very quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, God in His infinite wisdom gently closed the eyes of our beloved Willie Harrison and summoned him to a peaceful rest. Born on April 7, 1932 to the late Effort and Joyce Ann Adams Harrison, he was the oldest of six siblings. Willie was educated in the Asheville Public School System. After completing high school, he became an employee in the Asheville Public School System for a number of years. After a few years with the Asheville...

Len (G-Biscuit) Mosley was born to Leonard and Margaret Mosley on May 24, 1959. He died on December 14, 2018.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in April 2018. Len's sense of humor, giving spirit and love for his family will be greatly be missed. His favorite song is "I'll Fly Away" and he has spread his wings and did that.  He is survived by his sister Dianne Gambrell, niece Bertha Gamble, nephews; Steven, Cedric, John, great nieces; Danielle, Desiree and...

Lawrence Gregory Crump, 63, died December 7, 2018 at The Laurels of Green Tree Ridge. He was born on January 14, 1955 to Robert and Carlee Crump in Mississippi but was a resident of Asheville. Lawrence was a loving father to his son Brandon Crump.   He was a hard worker.  He will be greatly missed by his son, family and friends. The family will have a private service.    

Tsege Woldu of Asheville, NC, peacefully departed this earthly realm on Monday, November 12, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and came to the United States 34 years ago to pursue an education and a better life. She completed her Certified Nursing Assistant training at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Tsege was a hardworking and proud Ethiopian immigrant. She loved caring for patients as an employee of the Brookdale Senior Living Facility...

Florence Evelyn Green, 84 died on October 28, 2018, at Memorial Mission Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1934 in Asheville, the daughter of Jack and Lizzie Lyles. Florence is a graduate of Stephens Lee High School class of 1952 and a 1956 graduate of Benedict College in Columbia, SC.   She was married to William Green who preceded her in death.  She was an educator in the Asheville City School System and taught at Hill Street School, Ira B. Jones Elementary, Newton...