Obituaries

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…

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…

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

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…

In Loving Memory Robert Mullin Malay 1945–2024Robert 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…

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…

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…

Marshall “Davis” Emerson was a Coach, Son, Brother, friend and mentor to many. One of his friends said, “He was the best of us and more”. Anyone who knew Davis would certainly agree. Davis left this world peacefully at the age of 31 on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was a…

 Leslie Howe Marley, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at the Chapel Hill Medical Center in North Carolina. She was born on January 22, 1957, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Her family soon moved to Danville, VA, where she spent most her formative years.  She was the daughter of…

On November 24, 2024, Sandi Furnari peacefully left us surrounded by her family. Sandi met Matt while volunteering 33 years ago and became his better half. They were blessed with two children, Brian and Sarah. Sandi was kind and loving. Her laugh filled every room she was in and she made friends everywhere she went.…