All Obituaries

Kevin John Wood died unexpectedly, Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was 68 years old. Kevin was born in Paeroa, New Zealand and made Chatham County, NC his home in the mid-1980’s. Excellent with his hands, Kevin’s expert knowledge and talented experience kept him busy building many residential houses and commercial buildings, including Manifold Recording Studio.  He was an avid collector of classic cars, motorcycles and other historic memorabilia.  A particular favorite...

Doris Mann Vaughn moved from her home in Pittsboro to her home in Heaven on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with her Heavenly Father to welcome her home with her husband, P.B.(Belk) Vaughn and her parents A.G. (Teamy) and Jenny Cotton Mann and many friends and loved ones.  Doris' family was so dear to her, devoted, caring and showed their love in so many ways. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Vaughn and wife Glenette, Grandsons Brian Vaughn (Tina) and Todd Vaughn (Cheryl) and the loves...

Sandra Harrison Ihly, 80 of Pittsboro passed away at her home on August 11, 2019. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, caregiver, friend and artist.   Sandy is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Richard L. Ihly. She is survived by 2 brothers D. Wayne Harrison (Anne) of Charlotte, and John R. Harrison (Leslie) of Hattiesburg, MS; daughter Kim LaFreniere of Weld Maine, Son Kurt Ihly (Lisa) of Raleigh; 4 grandchildren Trish Ihly Wilson (Micah) of Mebane, Bo...

Thomas “Tommy” Wesley Carson died suddenly on Saturday, August 10, 2019. During the last 8 years, Tommy endured many illnesses.   Tommy was born in Chatham County, NC on August 29, 1940. He was the son of the late Thomas Caley Carson and Agnes Edna ((McFarland) Herndon. In addition, Tommy was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Wayne Carson.   Tommy was a graduate of Pittsboro High School, Class of 1958.  He also attended Bells School.   He...

Janie Janette Johnson Suttles, age 85, of Chapel Hill, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at her home. Janie was born in Chatham County, on September 5, 1933 to the late Hobert Johnson and Trannie McDuffie Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph Suttles, daughter Donna Suttles Elkins, brother James Allen Johnson, and sister Cubie Wrenn. Surviving relatives include her son Frankie Suttles and wife Donna of Chapel Hill, daughter Michelle Suttles Brown and husband Mark of Chapel...

Pheobia Ellen Braxton Mann, age 91, of Pittsboro, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice Home. Pheobia was born in Alamance County, North Carolina, on March 21, 1928 to the late William Algie Braxton and Ida Lindley Braxton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Horace Mann and brothers; Wilson Braxton, Grady Braxton, and Charm Braxton. Surviving relatives include her daughter Ellen Allen and husband Tom of Cary, son Lynn Mann and Betty Jo Oldham of...

Ruth Elizabeth Chappell Jones, age 91, of New Hill, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Laurels of Chatham. Ruth was born in Durham County, on July 14, 1928 to the late Lonnie Pinkney Chappell and Myrtle Easter Chappell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Carey Jones, brother Billy Chappell, and sisters Annie Belle and Fannie Marie. Surviving relatives include three daughters; Libby Eubanks and husband Charlie of Pittsboro, Cathy Whitaker of Pittsboro, Rhonda Jones of Surf City,...

Roger Smith Butler May 26, 1943 – July 29, 2019 Roger Butler, age 76, passed away at home in Fearrington Village with wife Jeri by his side. Roger was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of William Henry Butler and Florence Sauer Butler. He attended Ridgewood High School in New Jersey, Berwick Academy in Maine and later studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Roger worked with his father, Bill, in Manhattan in the printing business beginning at the age of 18. It was in...

Faye Wilson Briggs, age 75, of Pittsboro, died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Wake Med Hospital in Cary. Faye was born in Jackson County, Georgia, on September 18, 1943 to the late Woodrow Wilson and Geneva Wilbanks Wilson. She was also preceded in death by one brother Hugh Wilson and two sisters Patricia Johnson and Norma Wilson. Surviving relatives include her husband Thomas Woodrow Briggs, daughter Tracy Huneycutt and husband William of Pittsboro, son Thomas Dane Briggs of Pittsboro, three...

Mrs. Mary Sharp Mitchell McCulloch, 88, passed away at the UNC Hospice home, Wednesday, July 24, 2019.  Born May 10, 1931 in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, “Myra” was a daughter to the late James Mitchell and Isobel Galloway. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McCulloch was preceded in death by her daughter, Rona McCulloch Nicholson. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Mr. David McCulloch; her two sons, Euan David McCulloch (Lynda) of England, and Ross McCulloch (Lisa) of...