All Obituaries

Barbara McGhee Farrell, 84, was born in Chapel Hill, NC to the late Carl Rudolph McGhee and Frances McGhee on August 30th, 1941. Barbara graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1960. In June 1960, she married her childhood sweetheart, GR Farrell. Together they resided in Chatham County and raised 4 children, while maintaining a tobacco farm and a community staple, Farrell and Sons. Barbara was an exceptional cook, lover of animals, avid gardener and devoted grandmother and great ...

Joseph Alfred Lang, “Joe”, was born on Christmas, December 25, 1935, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was an only child to his parents, Josef Andreas Lang and Mary Buckner Lang.  He spent his formative years in Milwaukee.  With a military career in mind, during his high school education, he joined the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC).  He graduated in 1953.  When it was time for college, Joe chose to stay in Milwaukee and attend the University ...

Lydia Teer Ray, 95, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on June 23, 1930, to Charles and Leta Cheek Teer, Lydia grew up on a dairy farm in Orange County alongside her five brothers, where she developed the strong work ethic and generous spirit that would define her life. Lydia graduated from High Point College with a degree in Home Economics and began her career as a teacher. She later settled in Carrboro, and then Chapel Hill, where she devoted herself to raising her three ...

Carol Ann VanAken Crossman, 76, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. She was born on November 30, 1949, in Niagara, New York. Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dan Crossman, who passed away in December 2024. Married in 1976, their love story spanned decades and was marked by devotion, partnership, and deep affection. Dan loved Carol deeply, and she carried that love with her always. She was a devoted mother to Marc Crossman (Amber) ...

Garlon “Petey” Eugene Hackney, age 70, of Bynum, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Petey worked in construction his entire life, a career that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. He loved Carolina Tar Heels sports, racing, golfing, and attending PT Cruiser shows. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his family and especially enjoyed traveling with his loving wife, creating memories that will be treasured forever. He is survived by his loving wife ...

John Wayland Farrell Sr., born May 8, 1937, to John Marvin Farrell and Maud Poplin Farrell, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Farrell; his parents; his brother, Thomas Morris; and his sister, Lucille Morris Farrell. He is survived by his three children: Donna Robosson (Clint) of Cumberland, Maryland; Bonnie Strowd of Pittsboro; and John Wayland Farrell Jr. (Sheryl) of Hewitt, Texas. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Amy and Chris ...

Kathleen Virginia Wyatt, age 77, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, February 6th.  Kathleen had a deep love for cooking and baking, which shaped her career and nourished her family over the course of her life. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family, especially if they could be together at the beach. She also enjoyed crochet, reading, and a good word puzzle. Kathleen joins her husband, Joe Wyatt, with whom she spent 52 wonderful years, and her mother, ...

Shayne David O'Neill, Sr. passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73 on February 6, 2026. He was born the son of Bernard and Phyliss O'Neill in Buffalo, NY on November 13, 1952 and grew up with his four sisters in Weston Mills, NY. A wrestler in high school, Shayne went to college on a wrestling scholarship, earning a bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo in 1980 and an MBA from the University of Rhode Island in 1986. His career started at Brown & Sharpe, ...

Jonathan D. Knapp, 48, died February 5, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Jonathan was the oldest son of David and Gail Knapp of Fort Mill, South Carolina, where Jonathan spent his childhood. During high school, Jonathan discovered a love of cooking and all things food. This led him to Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina, where he earned his degree in Culinary Arts. After earning his degree from Johnson and Wells University, Jonathan went on to build a ...

Eleanor (Elly) Joy Streeter, 78, of Spokane, Washington, peacefully passed into her Savior’s presence on February 3, 2026, in Pittsboro, North Carolina after a three-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Elly was born to Frederick and Jeannette Uhden on July 28, 1947. She gave her life to Christ at a young age and sought to honor Him with her life. She graduated with a degree in vocal performance from Seattle Pacific College. Shortly thereafter, she followed God’s call to go to ...