Jan 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Derek Schmittel announces his untimely death on January 3, 2025 at the age of 42.

Derek was a joyful man who enriched the lives of all who knew him. He had a robust, jolly laugh. He loved animals and enjoyed watching the antics of the squirrels, birds, his...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 5, 2024

Diane L. Esterly, loving and devoted wife of 61 years to Bryan H. Esterly, of Apex, NC passed away on December 5, 2024 comfortably under hospice care, with her immediate family by her side, filling the room with love. A free spirit with a heart of gold, she leaves behind her husband, Bryan “Buddy”, son Bryan “Chip” L. Esterly...