All Obituaries

Barbara Aileen Arrington Thomas, 48, passed away Sunday, August 9, at her home in Pittsboro, NC. Barbara was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Annie Hackney, paternal grandparents, SL and Amy Arrington and her mother in law, Susie Thomas. She was the wife of Herbert Thomas of Pittsboro, NC, daughter of Bobby and Vergie Arrington of Pittsboro, NC, mother of Blake and Blair Schemmer , both of Pittsboro, NC and sister to Lee Ann Churchill of Carrboro, NC and Amy...

James “Jim” K. Phillips September 6, 1960-August 8, 2020 Chief James “Jim” K. Phillips passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was currently serving as the Chief of Police for Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), a board member of the North Carolina International Association of Campus Law Association (IACLEA), and a member of The American Society for Industrial Security and the NC Law Enforcement Officers Association (NCLEOA). Jim was born in Panama City,...

Margaret Louise (“Marley”) Atamanchuk passed away on August 6, 2020, at the age of 33 at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, NC. For more than twelve years, Marley had fought the disease of addiction and earlier this week, God gave her freedom from the pain and struggle and simply called her home. Marley is now free of the chains that held her hostage for so long. Her family and those who loved her are devastated and left to mourn the loss of a truly unique and beautiful soul. Marley...

Arnold Max Young, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Arnold was born in Lewiston, Idaho on July 30, 1942, son of Carroll Randolph Young and Evangeline May (McHenry) Young. Growing up in Brier, Washington he built forts, hiked the Cascade Mountains with his Boy Scouts Troop, and camped with his parents. At an early age he developed a great work ethic with a variety jobs including sexton at Redeemer Episcopal Church, printing press operator,...

Robin Jill Kilby, 60 of Pittsboro, North Carolina passed away early Monday morning, August 3, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, off Lystra Road in Chapel Hill, NC. Robin was born in Fairfax, Virginia December 1, 1959 to the late Robert Kilby and Mary Jean Cunningham. Robin grew up with a love of nature and all of the outdoors. She used to compete in English dressage, endurance and other horse show events, often taking home ribbons and trophies for her athletic...

Frank N. Traganos of Pittsboro, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 74. Dr. Traganos was born on June 2, 1946 in Long Island, New York, to Frank and Gloria Traganos. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jennifer Hertslet Traganos, and by his four siblings (Bob Traganos, John Traganos, Lisa Traganos, and Patty Alberto). After graduating from City College of New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Traganos went on to receive his...

Jerry Talmage Johnson, age 72, of Chapel Hill, died Wednesday July 29, 2020 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jerry was born in Lee County, North Carolina on April 14, 1948 to the late John Talmage Johnson and Audrey Annie Johnson. He was also preceded in death by one son: Darryl Scott Johnson. Surviving relatives include his wife Shirley Eubanks Johnson of the home, one son; Wayne Johnson and wife Traci of Hampstead, NC and two grandchildren; Max Johnson and Sam Johnson. A Graveside...

Doris Millikan Fritz Wegman 89 of Sanford North Carolina passed away early afternoon on July 29, 2020 at Moore Regional Hospital with family by her side. Doris was born to the late Robert H. Fritz and Ada Godfrey Fritz in Pearl River New York on December 28, 1930. Doris lived in Nanuet NY for many years and was a former member of the Nanuet Ladies Auxiliary. She and her husband Bill retired to NC for a life of golf. Doris was very involved in the community (Newcomers Club, Garden Club,...

Cheryl Irene Williams Gould, age 57, of Pittsboro, died Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home. Cheryl was born in Chatham County on May 6, 1963 to the late Grady Rudolph Williams and Mary Ruth Meyers Williams. Surviving relatives include her husband Mark L. Gould, son; Matthew Gould of Pittsboro, daughter; Allison Gould of Charlotte, one brother; Danny Williams of Chapel Hill, and one sister; Debbie Edwards of Mebane. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 2:00PM to 2:45PM at...

Audrey Knisley 4/4/1937 - 7/22/2020 Audrey Knisley, 83, of Pittsboro, NC, went to be with God on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. A native of Cecil County, Maryland, Audrey was born April 4, 1937 to the late Etta Johnson and Clyde VanDyke. She had a strong faith in God and loved Bible study and Christian fellowship. Audrey enjoyed traveling and particularly enjoyed her trips to the Holy Land and Oberammergau, Germany for the once a decade production of the Passion Play. Her last trip was a...