Submitted Obituaries

Shaun Wilburn passed away at his home in Hillsborough, North Carolina on the morning of February 26, 2026. Born on December 4, 1963, in Chapel Hill, Shaun lived a life defined by the work of his hands, the warmth of his heart,...

Karen Piplani died peacefully at home in Chapel Hill, NC on Feb 15, 2025 after a long illness.  She was with her daughter, Mira, and husband, Ratan (Ray), at the time of her passing. She was born in 1941 to Christian Elmore...

Longtime Chapel Hill Business Owner and Community Supporter Jack Sanders Passes Away John Martin “Jack” Sanders, 63, of Chapel Hill, passed away on January 5, 2025. Jack was the longtime owner of Jack Sanders Paint Company,...

Julie Glasser Harrison, 66, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on October 30th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Julie was born on November 24th, 1958, in Siler City, North Carolina. She attended Jordan Matthews High...

Ene Marie Thomsen passed away on October 21, 2025, at age 94, after a short illness. She died peacefully in her home at The Arbor at Galloway Ridge in Pittsboro, North Carolina. Ene Marie was born in the village of Timring,...

William Scott Kelly (March 15, 1951 – January 31, 2025) William Scott Kelly died in Charlotte, NC from complications of a stroke. He was the son of William Clavon Kelly and Betty Elizabeth “Jo” Kelly (nee Lynn). Scott...

Richard Alan Yenoff, age 75 of Chapel Hill, died September 15, 2025 at his home. Richard pursued his education at the University of Cincinnati, laying the foundation for a successful career as a commercial trader within the...

David Lee Kroninger August 20, 1953-May 9, 2025 The world got a little dimmer on May 9 for those who loved Dave Kroninger, as he passed away surrounded by family. Dave touched the lives of more people than he realized. Among...