All Obituaries

In the early hours of January 13, 2020, Roberta LaVonne VanRyn, 91, passed away at Peak Resources Brookshire in Hillsborough, NC. Roberta was born April 18, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa, daughter to the late Florence Pearl Bradford Wright and Charles Lane Wright. She is survived by her daughters Debra Jean Chapman and Mary Ann Conlon, her son Timothy Lane VanRyn, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. A service to honor her memory will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 in...

Joseph Edward Geoghegan, age 87, of Pittsboro, died Friday, January 10, 2020. Joseph was born in Bronx County, New York on August 2, 1932 to the late Roderick Geoghegan and Florence Post Geoghegan. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kathleen Geoghegan, brother Roderick J. Geoghegan, and sister Cecilia Geoghegan. Surviving relatives include 12 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at 12PM at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of...

Nancy Margaret Spivey Cox, age 84, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at UNC Hospital. Nancy was born in Lee County, North Carolina on October 9, 1935 to the late James Curtis Spivey and Tannie Mae Hight Spivey. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph “Joe” Cox, sister Hilda Talley, brother Buddy Spivey, and granddaughter Cassidy Raquel Cox.   Surviving relatives include daughter; Darlene Ryan and husband Mike of Pittsboro, son Joey Cox and wife Donna...

George William Hill “Bill Hill” 2/3/1947-1/3/2020 George William Hill, 72, passed away surrounded by family Friday, January 3rd from complications secondary to DRESS syndrome. Bill, as he was lovingly known by family and friends, was born February 3, 1947 in Uniontown, PA, son of the late George and Kathryne Hill. He was a graduate of Uniontown High School, received his Bachelor of Science from West Virginia University and earned his Master of Science from Morgan State...

We celebrate the life of Patty Keatley Huston, who joined her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2020 at 12:20PM.  She was the tenth child of Julius Earl and Amanda Cleo Young Keatley; born in Summers County, West Virginia on September 1, 1934. Patty graduated from Talcott High School in 1952 and then the Charleston School of Commerce in Charleston, West Virginia.  She was married to her sweetheart, John R. Huston, Jr. for nearly 66 years and was mother to two sons and a...

Susan P. (Susie) Weller passed away at home on January 1, 2020, after a long illness, which she endured with grace and without complaint.  Her many friends, who were surprised at her death, said she bore her obvious infirmities so well, that she was an inspiration.  She leaves behind her husband, Alex, her two sons, Ben (Amanda) and Paul (Jamie) and her grandsons Aaron and James, and granddaughter Mayle Anne.  She loved her many friends and neighbors, which she...

James Randall Grant, 40, of Pittsboro, NC died December 31, 2019.   He was born in Chicago Il, spending most of his childhood in Houston, Tx.  He is survived by wife, Renee Grant; 5 sons, Brett Kennedy, James Henderson, Dillon Henderson, Logan Henderson, and Cayden Henderson; 2 daughters, Susanna Henderson and Sierra Henderson; Sister, Janice Grant; Brothers, David Rao and Mike Rao; Step-father, Mervin Rao; Step-brother, Devin Sims; Step-sisters...

Bonnie Marie Hanline, 73 of Snow Camp, NC passed away on December 26, 2019. She was born February 11, 1946 in Washington DC as Bonnie Marie Thorne. The day after Christmas, the living world lost an amazing woman, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend but best of all, a child of GOD went home! Bonnie moved to North Caroline in 2008 to join family members but this was not easy move, as she loved her hometown of Indian Head, MD… Worked...

Mrs. Katie Sanders, 100, of Pittsboro, NC, peacefully passed away at home, early Thursday morning, December 26, 2019. The daughter of the late Charles and Lena Cotton Evans, she was born in Lee County, NC April 7, 1919. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Sanders and a brother. Survivors include her sons, Gilbert  (Shirley) Sanders, Jerry (Louise) Sanders and Freddie (Toni) Sanders; along with four grandchildren and six...

Larry Owen of Pittsboro died Monday, December 23 after a prolonged illness.  He was a long-time resident Cary, NC before retiring to Fearrington Village. Born in the Eastern Kentucky town of Hazard, he led a life rich in experience and accomplishment.  After losing his Mother at a young age, he lived with family members in Kentucky and Ohio, always playing sports at the various schools he attended. Eventually, he attended high school at the Berea Foundation School.  He then...