Obituaries

Danielle Grace Ciaramitaro

Apr 18, 2026

Danielle Grace Ciaramitaro went to be with Jesus on April 18, 2026.

Born on Saturday, June 9, 1984, in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Danielle was the beloved daughter of Thomas and Susan Ciaramitaro. She spent her early years in Eastern North Carolina and later made her home in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Danielle pursued her calling with dedication and faith, earning...

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Petra Strauss Jason

Apr 17, 2026

Petra Strauss Jason, a woman of strength, spirit, and enduring love, passed away on April 17th, 2026 after a life marked by resilience, creativity, and deep devotion to her family.

Petra was raised by her father Frank, alongside her younger brother Bert and grandmother Jeanette. From an early age, she adapted to change with courage—a trait that would come to define...

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Francis Leonard Slaughter

Apr 15, 2026

Francis Leonard Slaughter, a beloved resident of Asheville, North Carolina, for 55 years, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026.

Leonard was born in Helena, Arkansas, where he lived with his family until entering the United States Navy in 1958. During his service, he worked in aviation electronics, beginning a lifelong talent for understanding how things work and a gift for...

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Antoinette Sandra Morris

Apr 9, 2026

Antoinette Morris, of Morganton, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Swannanoa Valley Rehabilitation in Swannanoa, NC. Affectionately known as “Toni,” she will be greatly missed.

Toni was born on October 11, 1967, in Camden, New Jersey, to Robert and Lucille Morris. She grew up in Pennsauken, New Jersey. It was at First Baptist Church...

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Pamela Kay Smith

Apr 5, 2026

Pamela Kay Smith, affectionately known as “Woman,” passed away on April 5, 2026.

Pamela was born on January 18, 1956, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Cecil Hoyt Smith and Hazel Merleen Warren. She grew up alongside her sister, Merleen, in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and remained a lifelong resident of Candler.

Pamela had a deep love for animals, football, and,...

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Donald Curtis Sanders

Apr 4, 2026

Donald Curtiss Sanders passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

Donald was born in Glenn, West Virginia, on Tuesday, November 3, 1936, to his parents, Charles Roscoe Sanders and Clara Easter Jones. One of three children, Donald grew up alongside his brother, Carl, and his sister, Josephine.

Affectionately known as Don, he enjoyed many...

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Michelle Kay Ward

Mar 25, 2026

Michelle Ward, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday, March 25th 2026. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose strength, compassion, and generous heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her

Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, Michelle was the daughter of Debra Thompson and Dean Couch. She...

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Timothy Armentrout

Mar 25, 2026

Timothy Alan Armentrout, 59, of Edneyville passed away on March 25th, 2026 at the Elizabeth House of Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock.

Tim was born December 18th, 1966 in LaPorte Indiana to Dorothy Beebe and Paul Armentrout. He moved to Western North Carolina in 6th grade with his family. He loved the mountains so much, he refused a family move...

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Nathalie Adams Dearing

Mar 21, 2026

Nathalie Adams Dearing was born in 1942 in Gorgas, Alabama (Walker County). She grew up surrounded by a bevy of cousins and close family, as her mother, Bondell Brooks Adams, came from a large family. Nathalie’s father, Daniel Adams, was one of her favorite people—so much so that she named her son Daniel Dearing after him. According to her, they...

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Jeffrey Michael Price

Mar 20, 2026

Mr. Jeffrey Michael Price 84, of Franklin NC peacefully passed away at home on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Jeffrey was born in Bridgeport Connecticut. In his youth he lived in Havana Cuba and spoke Spanish fluently. In his working life he worked as a production mgr for several boat companies in Florida. He then obtained a State of Florida license for...

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Kenneth Huser

Mar 5, 2026

Kenneth George Huser, of Fletcher, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

Kenneth was born on May 19, 1954, in Pandora, Ohio, to the late George Rolland Huser and Ann Jeanette Dearth. Over the years he called several places home, including Pandora, Ohio, and Lorida, Florida, before eventually settling in Western North Carolina.

Kenneth...

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Roger Lynn Rogers

Mar 4, 2026

Roger Lynn Rogers, a longtime resident of Candler, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Roger was born on November 7, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Saint Elmo Rogers and Catherine Beatrice Lechner. Over the years he also made his home in Austin, Texas, before eventually settling in the mountains of Western...

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Manfred "Fred" Johnson

Mar 4, 2026

Manfred “Fred” Johnson passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Fred was born on January 26, 1951, in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, to his mother, Elsbeth Fuchs Johnson, and was later raised alongside his adopted father, James Johnson. He spent part of his childhood in Germany before moving to Tampa, Florida, where he grew up with his sisters, Diana and Sharon. Fred graduated...

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Peggy Jean McCarter

Feb 25, 2026

Peggy Jean McCarter passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 25th, 2026 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, John Thomas McCarter Sr.; mother, Helen “Jean” Kratz McCarter; sister, Susan Elizabeth McCarter; and lifelong friend, former husband, and father to their daughter, Robert Lindley Jameson.

Peggy was born August 10th, 1947, in Norristown,...

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Jimmie Blythe

Feb 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Jimmie Monroe Blythe passed away quietly at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at the age of 83.

Born in Orange County, NC on August 28, 1942, to Ruby Jordan and Morris Blythe, Jim resided in the small community of Bat Cave, NC for the past 48 years.

A lifelong musician, Jim played...

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Matthew James Grzeskowiak

Feb 16, 2026

Matthew built a meaningful career as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry, a path that allowed him to travel throughout the United States, where he was able to land in North Carolina. His work reflected his intelligence, dedication, and curiosity about the world.

He enjoyed his time living in Brevard, North Carolina to the fullest while exploring the mountains and waterfalls...

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Dale Scott Palmer

Feb 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dad, Dale Scott Palmer, also known as “Del-Rio Dale,” at the age of 59 on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Dale was born on July 11, 1966, in Rome, Georgia, the son of the late Julian and Betsy Ruth Palmer.

Dale was a true motorcycle enthusiast. He loved long, scenic rides...

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James Eugene Keiper

Feb 7, 2026

James Eugene Keiper, age 83, of Waynesville, NC; Fruitland Park, FL; Chanhassen and Hackensack, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina.

Jim was born on Wednesday, October 28, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Delphin Courtley Keiper and Eleanor Rose Pakulski Keiper. After the early loss of his father, Jim and his brother Richard were lovingly...

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Jason Dean Fisher

Feb 4, 2026

Jason Dean Fisher, 50, of Brevard, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 4, 2026 @ 4:36 PM, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born December 25, 1975, to his parents Brenda Kay O’Shields Shelton and Michael Ralph Fisher in Brevard, NC. Jason grew up running the mountains of Transylvania County and living life to the...

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Mary Jayne Shook

Feb 4, 2026

Mary Jayne Shook was born on Friday, July 6th, 1945 in Haywood County, North Carolina. Raised there by her parents, William Joseph Ford and Edna Ruth Rice Mary Jayne grew up in Haywood County alongside her siblings Elizabeth Ann Turpin, Linda Gail Inman, and William Cecil Ford. Mary was a proud graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1964.

Mary devoted...

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