All Obituaries

Mrs. Hazel Williams, 94, went home to her Father’s House Monday, June 10, 2019.   Born April 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Williams of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Hazel was the wife of the late W. Moorefield Puckett. She and her husband “Mo” lived in Robbins, NC until 1978, before moving to Pittsboro.   Hazel was a #1 Tar Heel Fan, attending many basketball and football games.  She was very active in the Tabernacle Methodist Church...

Pittsboro -- Jean Holdridge Reeves, 99, died June 5, 2019.  A service to celebrate her life will be held at Pittsboro United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 noon.  Family will receive visitors Friday, June 21, from 6-8 pm at Donaldson Funeral Home and Saturday, June 22 at 11 am in the church prior to the service. Jean was born January 27, 1920 in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late Roy and Lillian Johnston Holdridge.  She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan...

Clara Douglas Holt Sealey, age 81 of the Bells Community went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Clara was born in Apex, NC on May 13, 1938 to the late Herbert and Arra Holt. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Sealey (2006). Through the years, she was employed with FCX, Southern States, and Carolina Meadows.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved reading her Bible and cooking Sunday...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Mildred Ann (Vaughn, Baggett) Cason announces her passing on June 1, 2019 at the age of 82. Millie’s unique life will be fondly remembered by her 3 children:  Sarah (Baggett, Gustafson) Aloise, John Mark Baggett, and Samuel (Sam) David Baggett.  She will also be remembered kindly by her sister, Frances Beverly (Vaughn) Baggett; brother-in-law, John Rapp; sister-in-law, Laura Esters; nieces, Cheraya Esters and Aubri Esters;...

"Reba" Annette McKay Womble, 75 of Pittsboro, NC went to her Heavenly home in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, May 31st at 6:15pm at UNC Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and friends by her bedside when she passed. Annette was born April 20, 1944 in Richmond County, NC to the late Carl and Elizabeth "Lib" Crouch McKay. Annette is survived by her husband, Gene Womble; her son Glenn Womble of Apex, her sister Norma McKay of Chapel Hill and...

John Henry Hearne, 76, of Pittsboro, stepped peacefully through the heavenly gates on May 31, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. John was born November 6, 1942 in Durham, NC, but lived in Chatham County nearly all his life. John served three years in the US Army stationed at The Presidio of San Francisco and in Saumur, France, specializing in nucleonic calibration repair. After an honorable discharge, he served an additional three years in the Army Reserve. John worked as a...

Myron Farrar died on May 30, 2019. Myron was a devoted and loving son, dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Those, who were fortunate to know Myron, can attest to his huge heart and larger than life smile and personality. You could always count on him to provide a good joke or act of kindness whether it was a helping hand or a plate of food. Myron was born on January 29, 1959 in Manhattan, New York to Nell Paige Farrar and the late Walter Henry Farrar. He was one of four children, his...

Myron Farrar died on May 30, 2019. Myron was a devoted and loving son, dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Those, who were fortunate to know Myron, can attest to his huge heart and larger than life smile and personality. You could always count on him to provide a good joke or act of kindness whether it was a helping hand or a plate of food. Myron was born on January 29, 1959 in Manhattan, New York to Nell Paige Farrar and the late Walter Henry Farrar. He was one of four children, his...

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Helene Krapf, age 61, of Pittsboro, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice House. Helene was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 25, 1957 to Helen Marconi DiGiaro and the late Frank DiGiaro. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Linda and Frankie. Helene is survived by her husband John H. Krapf, sister Diane, step son Matthew Krapf of Freeport, NY, step son Jesse Krapf of Brooklyn, NY, step...

Mr. Julius Raphael “J.R.” White, age 82, of Pittsboro, departed this life, Tuesday afternoon May 28, 2019 at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC. The funeral will be held 3:00PM, Friday, May 31, 2019 at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 3903 U.S. Highway 64 West, Pittsboro, NC 27312, with Pastor Jerry Sanders officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Bynum Methodist Church Cemetery. A native of Bynum, NC, J.R. was born July 17, 1936...