All Obituaries

Margaret “Peggy” Jean MacLeod Smith, age 87, of Pittsboro, died Monday, June 11, 2018 at Laurels of Chatham. Peggy was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 28, 1930 to the late Roderick MacLeod and Gertrude Kilb MacLeod. She was also preceded in death by a brother Richard MacLeod.   Surviving relatives include her husband Ernest “Ernie” Smith, daughter Bonnie J. Ross of Pittsboro, son Bruce E. Smith and wife Carol of Brookline, New...

Nancy Croll Reichle, 58, of Pittsboro, North Carolina died peacefully on June 10, 2018. Nancy began her journey with breast cancer in 2006, and was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in 2010. Although she had been undergoing treatment for MBC for eight years, her sudden death Sunday morning was unexpected. Nancy was born August 12, 1959 in Fayetteville to Merle Buie Reichle and the late Neal Reichle. A graduate of Terry Sanford High School and High Point College, she...

Lindo Marion Webster, age 87, of Pittsboro, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Lindo was born in Chatham County on September 29, 1930 to the late Lacy Webster and Annie Johnson Webster. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Webster and son Lindo Webster, Jr. A long time native of Chatham County, Lindo had a love for family, land and community.  A dairy farmer at a young age, Lindo later became an icon in the local poultry business, first working...

Mr. William "Eddie" Edward Tripp, 53, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Wayland Edward Tripp and his mother, Nancy Sue Gerringer.  He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie of Snow Camp, NC; his children, Katie Tripp of New Hill, NC, Kevin Tripp of Pittsboro, NC and Travis Tripp of Snow Camp; two granddaughters, Ryleigh & Kayleigh; mother-in-law, Julie Fullen...

Mrs. Jessie Lee Ellington Glosson, 91, peacefully passed away at Cambridge Hills of Pittsboro, June 9, 2018. She was born in Chatham County, NC October 20, 1926, to the late Homer Ellington and Mary Elizabeth Williams. Jessie was a graduate of Pittsboro High School and worked as a sewing machine operator until retiring from Kaiser-Roth. She was married to the late Harward Glosson until his passing in 2001. In addition to her husband and parents, Jessie was...

Dr. “Noah” Rouse Wilson, Jr, aged 89, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of June 3, in the presence of family.  A beloved dentist to many in Chatham County, Dr. Wilson maintained a practice in Pittsboro for 48 years, where he reared 6 children along with his wife of 66 years, Betty F. Wilson, before retiring in 2010. Dr. Wilson was born on May 23, 1929 in his grandfather’s home in Johnston County not far from the Neuse River, son of Noah...

Warner Fusselle Hyde, 39, died peacefully in his sleep at home in Pittsboro, NC on Thursday, May 31, 2018. A native of Spartanburg, he was born October 16, 1978, and was the son of Alicia Ruth Fusselle of Spartanburg and Max Thomas Hyde of Gaffney.   Warner Hyde was a distinguished professional artist, with a focus in ceramic sculpture and forms. In Warner's mind, nature and art were one, and were inextricable. Associate Professor Hyde taught at Meredith...

John "Jack" Tredinnnick, 83, of Pittsboro, passed away on May 29. Jack was a veteran, a Mason and a dedicated educator, spending his entire career in the service of public schools. He rose from the ranks of a physical education instructor and basketball coach to superintendent of schools. The entirety of his career was spent in Pennsylvania and New Jersey schools. He retired to North Carolina in 1995. He is survived by his wife Dody of 63 years, daughter...

Robert Bruce Spicer, 85, died Friday, May 25th, 2018 at 2:40 pm in Pittsboro, NC while in Hospice care after failing health. Robert was born September 23, 1932 and grew up in the Hamburg, NY area. A defining moment of his life was when he trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior on September 24, 1949 at 9:32 pm. Robert had an exceptional memory. He taught history and related subjects for 13 years, and was an itinerant preacher and Bible teacher among the...

Monday, May 21, 2018, at 2:15 in the afternoon, Carolyn Elizabeth Anderson passed into the presence of her Savior from her home at Pittsboro Christian Village, Pittsboro, NC.    Born April 22, 1940 in Chicago to Albert and Hildagarde Anderson, Carolyn spent her childhood and teen years in the Chicago and Oaklawn, IL area. She was a graduate of Oaklawn High School. She earned Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Christian Education Degrees from Calvary Bible...