George Thomas Colom, Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

George Thomas Colom Jr, aged 34, passed away on January 19th, 2025. He was a beloved son and friend to many, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. George was born on November 4th, 1990, at Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, California. He spent his formative years in Hubert, North Carolina, and graduated high school in...

William “Bill” Richard Gush

Jan 10, 2025

William Richard “Bill” Gush died on January 10, 2025 in his home in Youngsville, NC at age 82. He was born June 20, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA to Helen Catherine (Woods) Fagan and Joseph William Gush. He is survived by his daughters, Sara Michele Tolfree (Damian Tolfree) and Savanna Rose Gush Smith (Grant Smith), his beloved partner Linda Carlisle,...

Pedro Escobar Gomez

Jan 9, 2025

Obituario

Hechos 24:15 Y tengo esperanza en Dios, esperanza que también tienen estos hombres, de que va a haber una resurrección tanto de justos como de injustos.

Acts 24:15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the...

Derek William Schmittel

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...

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...

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...