Obituaries

Lorena Boone

May 13, 2026

Lorena Clouse Boone, 78, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Lorena was born on November 4, 1947, in Mars Hill, North Carolina, to Willie “Bill” Clouse and Ruby Higgins Clouse. From an early age, Lorena showed love, kindness, and unwavering support to her family and friends—qualities that shaped a life devoted...

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Brian David Henry

May 11, 2026

Brian David Henry passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Brian was born in Franklin, North Carolina, to Donald Napoleon Henry and Miriam Judith Blaine.

Brian proudly served his country as a Marine in the United States military. He earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in History and a minor in Philosophy....

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Denise Walker Lucas

May 5, 2026

Denise Walker Lucas passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 2, 1969, Denise was the daughter of Paulette Evans and Dennis Randolph Walker. She was raised in Gastonia, North Carolina, alongside her stepfather, Ernest Crocker, and her siblings, Shannon Walker and Chanda Crocker.

A graduate of East Gaston High...

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Douglas Dale DeMorest

May 5, 2026

Douglas Dale DeMorest, lovingly known to many as “Dougie,” passed away peacefully in Haywood County, North Carolina, while in the care of Smoky Mountain Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was a man remembered for his hardworking spirit, kind heart, love of animals, and appreciation for the simple beauty found in nature and life’s quiet moments.

Doug was born in Mason, Michigan,...

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Paula Marie Wilkie

May 3, 2026

Paula Marie Wilkie, a loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the memories and love she shared with those closest to her. Born in Tampa to Johnny Mack Goodman and Barbara Ann Goodman, Paula carried a warm and caring spirit throughout her life.

In 1975, Paula made South Carolina her home, where she built a life centered around family,...

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Walter Ronald Pirie

May 3, 2026

Born in Toronto, Canada, on December 31st, 1934, Walter Pirie, a man whose life was defined by a deep dedication and reverence for the Earth, and the precise beauty of numbers, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, at the age of 91. A retired Professor of Statistics at Virginia Tech, Walt spent his career attempting to persuade his students that the...

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Patricia Lee Addison

Apr 28, 2026

Patricia Lee Addison, of Cherokee, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her strong spirit, and the way she quietly cared for those around her.

Patricia was born to Richard Lee Everhart and Elizabeth Marie Meahan on June 16th, 1954 in Vallejo California. Patricia carried with her...

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Paula Marie O'Donnell

Apr 27, 2026

Paula Marie O’Donnell, (Beninati), of Franklin,NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on December 5, 1949, Paula lived a life marked by intelligence, compassion, and deep devotion to her family.

Paula was born to Salvatore Michael Beninati and Josephine Joanne Cinardo. She built a meaningful career as a laboratory technician in human genomics, a...

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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 Curtiss Sanders

Apr 4, 2026

Donald Curtiss Sanders passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by his family, in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

Donald was born in Glenn, West Virginia, on Tuesday, November 3, 1931, 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...

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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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Chen Yu

Mar 21, 2026

我们怀着无比沉痛的心情告知各界亲友、同事：于辰先生，于 2026 年 3 月 21 日，在美国北卡罗来纳州科尔曼边界区不幸离世。

It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing of Mr. Yu Chen, who departed peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Coleman Boundary, North Carolina, United States.

于辰先生，男，汉族，1988 年 12 月 6 日出生于中华人民共和国黑龙江省伊春市友好区二十一街道，大学学历，常住地址：美国佛罗里达州萨拉索塔市银 Sage 路 5928 号。

Mr. Yu Chen, male, of Han ethnicity, was born on December 6, 1988, at Ershiyi...

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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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