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Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Mason Isgrig left this world on September 29th, 2021, at the age of 89. Born in Lima, OH to Russ and Pegg Mason on February 26th, 1932, Dottie was married to the late Jack Isgrig. Their life together was spent loving and raising their children; traveling the world; hosting week-long Fourth of July celebrations; and playing golf at their home in Shallotte, NC. Now, reunited in heaven, they can watch over their family resting assured that we all felt their love, support, and grace. Dottie lived a full life. She studied accounting and ornithology at Principia College in Elsah, IL; taught English at a Middle School in Anaheim, CA; was a devout Christian Scientist who...

Dennis "Denny" Henry Kwiatkowski, age 76, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie Kwiatkowski and the husband of Marlene Santowski Kwiatkowski. He earned his bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management from DePaul University, Chicago, IL. A Senior Executive Service with the Federal Emergency Management Agency where he oversaw Disaster Relief and later Nuclear Regulatory Control. Dennis also chaired the National Food and Shelter Committee. In addition to his wife, Marlene, Denny is survived by his four children, Craig (Katherine) Kwiatkowski of Huntersville, Christopher (Jennifer) Kwiatkowski of...

David Larry Paige, of Asheville, NC, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Larry and his wife, Linda, had recently moved from Richmond, Virginia to Asheville, North Carolina to be close to family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his daughters and their families. He was an avid golfer and lover of music. He enjoyed the mountains and the changing seasons, as well as spending time at their home on Lake Gaston. Larry was a partner at KPMG and Arthur Anderson for the better part of his career. He was honored to support Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, the American Heart Association,...

Linda Downing Eubanks, "Mumsy" to her grandchildren and "My Beautiful Bride" to her husband, died on September 14, 2021, at her north Asheville home which she enjoyed decorating and sharing with others. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Linda graduated from University High School where she cheered and served as an athletic sponsor and from Louisiana State University where she was a member of Tri Delta. Those who benefitted from her service in Asheville include the Smith-McDowell House, the Junior League of Asheville, the Junior Vetust Study Club and the Town and Country Garden Club. She attended Arden Presbyterian and Covenant Reformed Presbyterian churches. Linda is preceded in death...

Jo Marie Harris Furlow, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed into eternal life on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the age of 84 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Jo was born on September 30, 1936, in Staunton, Virginia to Harry Yost Harris and Ollie Mina Webb. She was preceded in death by her three siblings: Hazel Harris Humphrey, Bryant Yost Harris, and William Harry Harris. She attended Mary Baldwin College and King's Daughter Hospital School of Medical Technology in Staunton, Virginia. She moved from Staunton to Richmond, Virginia in 1964 to put her education to work as a medical technologist at the Medical College of Virginia. She moved to Charleston, S.C....

Jo Marie Harris Furlow , 84, of Asheville, NC Friday July 9. Morris Funeral & Cremation Care.

Carolyn Crain Conrad, died on May 21, 2021, at age 93. She was born on June 11, 1927, in Goodnight, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard W. Conrad, Jr. She is survived by three sons, Chris W. Conrad and his wife, Lesley, Kit A. Conrad and his wife, Sandie, Scott C. Conrad and his wife, Susan. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Lindsay Conrad Beeson and her husband, Nate, Todd A. Conrad, children of Kit A. Conrad, and one great grandchild, Alexander T. Beeson. Following her cremation, her ashes will be joined with those of her husband at the Goodnight, Texas, cemetery. Highlands Cremation and Funeral Care is serving the family and condolences may be sent to the family...

Louis Joseph D'Amico died on Sunday, April 4,2021, at the John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC. He was 90 years old. Born in Warren, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Rossi) D'Amico, Louis graduated from St. Mary's High School before heading to George Washington University in Washington D.C. His college career was interrupted to serve in the Army during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge in 1953, he returned to GW to finish college and went on to earn a law degree in 1960. He joined the National Labor Relations Board out of law school, and stayed with the Agency for 40 years, rising to the position of Regional Director before his retirement in 2000. Louis was...

Cheryl Covey Ramsey died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Asheville, NC, where she had been cared for in a nursing home for the last six years. She is survived by her daughter, Bridget, her husband, Mark, and her father, Harold Covey. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Phil and her mother, Margaret. Cheryl was born on July 26, 1958, in Normal, Illinois. She received a B.A. in Piano Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University and an M.B.A from the University of Michigan. Cheryl was afflicted with Huntington's Disease for twenty years and strove nonetheless to live a life of faith, gratitude, and compassion, even as the disease progressed. Cheryl was an advocate for many caring...

Betty Ann Wortham Ennett passed away on February 2, 2021, at the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville. She was 93 years old, born on July 20, 1927, in Montreux, Switzerland. She was predeceased in 2008 by her husband of 57 years, George Noble Ennett; her parents, Naomi and Richard Jordan Wortham; her brother, Richard Fielding Lewis Wortham; and her faithful friend, Julia Kragh. She is survived by her three children, Virginia Ennett (Ginny) Graybiel and her partner, James Daniel Hayward, of Pensacola, Fla.; Susan Tompkins Ennett and her husband, Wayne Pein, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and her son, George Noble (Skip) Ennett and his partner, Teri Talbot, of Asheville. Betty Ann...

Carol J. Hood, 95 passed away on December 4, 2020. She was a native of Viborg, SD; the daughter of Alfred and Mae Jensen sister to Faye, Lelia, and Alvin. Carol resided in Asheville since 1962 and had retired from Continental Telephone in Weaverville. She is survived by her daughter, Karin Ellis; son, Rick Hood and his wife, Carolyn; grandsons, Brandon Calloway and his wife, Lissa and Christopher Calloway and wife, Marisa; great-grandsons, Gibson and Hudson; along with many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A private service will be held with Pastor Kelly Crissman officiating. Morris Funeral and Cremation Care is in charge of the arrangements; an online arrangement...

Margaret Susan Carmichael, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the Brooks-Howell Home in Asheville, NC. Susan was born on December 25, 1923, in Laurel, MS, to the late William Merritt Carmichael and Mary Annie Williams Carmichael. After graduating from Laurel High School, she began to pursue her calling to service in the church by attending Scarritt College in Nashville, TN, where she received her BA in 1948 and MA in 1959, both in the field of Christian Education. Susan was ordained as a Deaconess in the United Methodist Church in 1960 and as a Diaconal Minister in 1977. Susan served as the Deaconess Director of Christian Education at St. Luke's UMC in...

Frank Black Miller, MD. November 6, 1947 - July 30, 2020. It is with profound sadness and tremendous love that Dr. Miller's family announces he passed away on Thursday morning. For over ten years, Dr. Miller met and overcame numerous health challenges, always with fierceness, dignity, a warrior-like courage, and a tremendous sense of humor. His life was intensely unique. He was born in New Mexico, and lived in Colorado, Tennessee, Israel, British Columbia, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Arizona, and South Carolina. He spoke English, Hebrew, and Spanish. He was valedictorian of his high school class at Holston High School in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended the University of Tennessee at...

Samuel Robinson Sloan of Montreat, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday May 21, 2020. Sam grew up in Gastonia, NC. He was the son of James Marshall Sloan, Jr. and Frances Robinson Sloan. He graduated from Davidson College where he was O.D.K., all conference on the golf team and a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Sam served in Army Intelligence in the Big Red 1 at Fort Riley, Kansas and received the Army Commendation Medal for his service. He enjoyed a 39-year career with Bank of America and its predecessors. His positions included city executive in Durham, Greensboro and Charlotte as well as economic development officer. He led the task force for the Governor's Business...

Gary Lee Lawson 74, of Weaverville, passed away on May 21, 2020. He was the son of Glenmore Kirtley Lawson and Lorena Agnes Jones and the husband of Dr. Ellen Lawson. Gary graduated from Churchland High School in Portsmouth Virginia and attended Ol Dominion University prior to his service in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After the war he took responsibility for his younger brother before completing his degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He became a Sportswriter for the Virginian Pilot, worked in retail and for the Postal Service. He was a devoted father to three sons, instilling in them a love for their Scotch...

Unstoppable. Until 3 forms of cancer, and the advancing march of time finally laid Lorraine Formato to rest at 93, this is how many who knew Lorraine would describe her. Born in rural Stokes County, NC in 1927, Lorraine Formato was the 4th of 10 children born and raised on a working tobacco farm. Tall, blonde and good looking, Lorraine was much different than one would assume. Before marrying she lived in Winston-Salem where she worked as a model and for Southern Bell. Lorraine was the Executive Vice President of Professional Sales Associates, a leading sales consultancy, operating in the mid Atlantic. As a founding company officer, Lorraine was an invited guest speaker for Women...