Thomas Carlos Mehen

Dec 29, 2024

Thomas Carlos Mehen, 54, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away at his home on December 29 th , 2024. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and raised in McLean, Virginia, Tom was a highly regarded member of the faculty in the Department of Physics at Duke University.

Tom earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of...

Norris Leo Thurston

Dec 27, 2024

Norris Leo Thurston, who died at Transition Life (Hospice) in Raleigh, North Carolina was a man who helped people in his work and in his private life. In Saco, Maine, at Cascade Lodge, where he worked in his school years, he arranged people’s vacation accommodations. At the University of Maine he took care of the track team for 4 years...

Lewis “Lew” Arthur Kellogg

Dec 27, 2024

Obituary

Lewis “Lew” Arthur Kellogg, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. After what feels like too short a battle with renal cancer, Lew is now in his eternal home. Though he will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched and the wonderful family he...

Christopher John Loch

Dec 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher John Loch on December 27, 2024, at the age of 59. A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Chris will be remembered for his warm heart, sharp wit, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.

Born on April 30, 1965, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire,...

Elizabeth Dowd Malcolm

Dec 24, 2024

Elizabeth D. Malcolm passed away December 24th, 2024, peacefully at her home in Carrboro, NC with her sister by her side.

Born in Charleston, SC, Elizabeth’s education began at The Episcopal Day School, Bristol, VA, followed by Harrisonburg Public Schools through Jr. High. During this time her interest in acting blossomed. Through the JMU Theater Department she...

Dr. Byron Carl Hauser

Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Byron Carl Hauser, age 77, passed into eternal repose on December 23, 2024 at his residence in Pittsboro, NC. A loving brother, devoted uncle, and fast friend, Dr. Hauser was a native of Baltimore, MD, of working-class roots. He was a man of wild whimsy, pleasant eccentricities, and abysmal driving skills, all of which were sources of endless...

Dr. David Eugene Whisnant

Dec 10, 2024

What follows below is a brief version of the full illustrated obituary, which may be read at David’s Asheville Junction blog site at the following link:

https://ashevillejunction.com/david-e-whisnant-in-memoriam-july-16-1938-december-10-2024/

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Dr. David Eugene Whisnant – researcher, writer, teacher, blogger; builder and fixer; devoted husband and father; lifelong learner – died peacefully and gently at his...

Jairo Díaz Orozco

Dec 9, 2024

Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Jairo Díaz Orozco, amado padre, esposo, hermano y amigo. Jairo, de 35 años, partió de este mundo el 9 de diciembre de 2024, dejando un legado de amor, risas y recuerdos inolvidables.

Jairo tenía un don increíble para traer alegría a todos los que lo rodeaban. Su risa contagiosa y su espíritu vibrante iluminaban...

Robert Mullin Malay

Dec 6, 2024

In Loving Memory Robert Mullin Malay 1945–2024

Robert M. Malay, formerly of Reading, MA and Hillsborough, NC, passed away December 6th, 2024, at Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health in Pittsboro, NC. Bob was 79 years old and passed away peacefully of natural causes. Bob left behind his wife Eileen, three sons - Matthew Malay, Brendan Malay, Devin Malay - and...

John Balfour Baer

Dec 6, 2024

John Balfour Baer, 96, of Pittsboro, NC, died of natural causes on December 6, 2024.

Born in Evanston, Illinois in 1928 to William Whittaker and Helen Millerd Baer, John lived in Wilmette and Winnetka, graduating from New Trier High School. At age 10 he was invited to go fishing with his best friend, at their family’s cottage...