All Obituaries

  Cabell Regan passed away peacefully April 27 in his home with his wife, Sharron, and beloved dogs, Shep and AnneBelle, nearby.   He was born in Saint Pauls, North Carolina, April 12, 1952, to John B. and Mary Ann Regan.  He was the youngest of six children.  His childhood was full of happiness and opportunities that come with growing up in a small town and having wonderful caring parents.  Many summers were spent at...

Crystal Dawn Butcher, age 50, of Pittsboro, went home to be with the Lord, after a 3-year battle with Alzheimer's, Saturday, April 27th, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She left behind a Mommy and Daddy who are devastated by the loss of their precious little baby. Crystal was born in Logan County, West Virginia on September 21st, 1973, to the late Russell Butcher, Jr., and Lydiafaye Hughes Butcher. She and her family moved to Pittsboro, North Carolina in 1986,...

Marjorie Alice Skowron Eagan, age 92, of Pittsboro, died Friday, April 26, 2024, at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living. Marjorie was born in Mahoning County, Ohio on July 18, 1931, to the late Joseph Skowron and Stella Bush Skowron. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Jess Eagan, two brothers, Joe Skowron, Ronnie Skowron, and four sisters, Kay Zellers, Jean Eidam, Dot Biss, and Patty Skowron. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Carol Crecelius of...

Robert Patrick Jacques, affectionately known as Rob, passed away on April 22, 2024, in his hometown of Pittsboro, NC at the age of 42. Rob was born October 4, 1981, in Orange County, NC. He was the cherished son of Robin and Pat Jacques. Rob had a kind heart, quick wit, and an infectious smile. An avid gun collector who took much pride in his knowledge of firearms, both old and new. He loved a good steak with a side of seafood. Rob always looked forward to the family dinners at The Angus...

Christopher Woodfin, 64, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 19, 2024. Chris spent three decades in corporate officer positions in the health insurance industry in Chapel Hill and Chattanooga and served most recently as the CFO of Community Care of North Carolina. This followed twelve years with Ernst & Young serving clients in Nashville and Chattanooga. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 1981 with a B.A. in Accounting and...

James “Auburn” Tripp, age 84 was born on January 18,1940 and was called home to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Auburn was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the late Roy Bunion and LaRule Cole Tripp, and preceded in death by an infant daughter, a sister Ann Tripp Bouldin and husband Rev. Robert Bouldin, and sister-in-law Minnie Tripp. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Carpenter Tripp, two daughters, Sandra Tripp and Lynnette...

Elizabeth “Libby” Brown Taylor, 81, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2024, in Chapel Hill and is now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ forever more. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 28, 1942, to Roy and Mildred (Salmon) Brown, the family moved back to North Carolina and lived happily with Libby’s siblings, Janet, and Ricky, in Harnett County. She attended Lee County High School, Campbell College, and Troutman’s Beauty School before...

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard (Dick) Wentworth Tucker announces his death from metastatic cancer on April 14, 2024, at age 97. Sharp until the end, and with an amazing memory, he could still tell you the exact date in 1948 when he was introduced to Edith (Edee) Jane Lacey (now Tucker), the love of his life and wife of 73 years. Dick was devoted to Edee and their family. In addition to Edee, he is survived by his three daughters and sons-in-law: Sue Tucker (Vern...

Carlton Patrick Roden, age 52, died Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC.     A full obituary will soon follow.

In loving memory of Susann Marie Benjamin Hayes, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. Susann, aged 56, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Chapel Hill, NC. Born on May 11, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, Susann embodied power and grit. She dedicated 15 years of her life to guiding and inspiring others as a passionate fitness instructor; her classes were legendary as communities for growth and challenge. She never wavered in her beliefs and inspired everyone to be more authentic - there was...