Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

May 6, 2024

Mr. Joseph Mengel passed away on May 6,2024. No service details are available at this time.

May 5, 2024

Karen Krajci Murphy passed away peacefully in her home in Carrboro, North Carolina on May 5, 2024.

Karen's zest for life was contagious. Her smile, warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on those that were lucky enough to know her or even spend a few minutes in her company.

Karen...

May 5, 2024

Pete Andrews, beloved son, brother, spouse, father, grandfather, teacher, mentor, professor, singer, and folk dancer, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2024 at the age of 79. In 1944, Pete, the eldest of 3 sons, was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Nigel Lyon Andrews, in Newport, Rhode Island. Pete grew up and attended schools in Newport, RI, Syracuse,...

May 4, 2024

Frances Elizabeth Tollefson Lackore (née Wuebbens) of Pittsboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024 after a long and blessed life. She was 91 years old.

Fran was born on July 7, 1932, to Everett Peter Wuebbens and Tennie Wuebbens (née Kalkwarf) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She is survived by her children, Norris...

May 3, 2024

On the morning of May 3, 2024, Deanna Hodge Moore passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

Born in January 1970 in the Appalachian region of Kentucky, she grew up in Durham, North Carolina and become a devoted Tar Heel basketball fan. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in business management from UNC-Chapel Hill....

Apr 30, 2024

Patricia Bryden Manning, known as Bryden, passed on April 30th at the age of 80, just shy of her 81st birthday.

She is survived by her loving son Christopher Manning and his wife Haley Davis, her brother Stuart Manning, sister Karen Manning and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She resided in the city of...

Apr 30, 2024

Andrea Shundi, born in Tirana Albania, and resident of Chapel Hill, NC in the last 26 years, passed away peacefully in his home on April 30, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer.

Andrea leaves behind a legacy of love and thorough dedication to his family and close friends. He is survived by his devoted wife,...

Apr 29, 2024

Rachel was born October 30th, 1989 in Raleigh, N.C. and was raised on Cape Cod, MA. She graduated from Durham Tech in 2012 with an Associates Degree as a paralegal.

Rachel was a vibrant person with a caring spirit and was very passionate in her beliefs. She loved to read, do crafts and make jewelry....

Apr 20, 2024

Samuel "Pops" Caldwell Corey, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 80. Born on June 15, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, Sam spent more than 40 years in the greater Philadelphia area before finally calling North Carolina home.

Sam was...

Apr 19, 2024

Bev Paul passed away Friday April 19, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to George W. and Clara H. Bretz, Bev attended college at East Carolina University. Bev had a distinguished career in music and entertainment which included recognition by The Country Music Hall of Fame in 2020 for her contributions to the business of the...

Apr 7, 2024

Joan Frances Serdensky, nee Tether, was born on October 24, 1941, in Boston, MA, and passed away on April 7, 2024, in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 82. Joan was a hardworking, generous woman who dedicated her life to teaching and caring for others. She was deeply involved in church activities, including feeding the homeless, volunteering at the...

Apr 6, 2024

Marvin Walker Riley, Sr. passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3:21PM at Brookshire Nursing Home in Hillsborough, NC. Marvin was born on December 8, 1935 to William and Margaret Riley in Hillsborough, NC. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Marvin Walker Riley, Jr. and his wife Annette, William Allen Riley; grandchildren, Brandy Michele Underwood...

Apr 4, 2024

Cindy Lee Hicks passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at UNC Hospitals.

Cindy was born to Bill and Helen Gates of Chapel Hill where she was raised with her three brothers at the corner of Neville Road and Highway 54 West.

Cindy and her husband, David built a home...

Apr 4, 2024

Kevin Brian Dillard, known as Brian, born January 31, 1977, passed away on April 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Erin, and their three children, Austin, Tucker, and Kinsleigh. An electrician by trade, he worked for the City of Durham as an electrical inspector at the time of his passing, after having been an electrician for private...

Apr 3, 2024

Robert Henry McLendon, 87, was born in Pike County, Alabama on November 1, 1936, to Henry and Lela Justice McLendon and entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2024. He graduated from Pike County High School in 1954. He served in the Alabama Army National Guard and was a member of the Masons. He was employed by Benson Wholesale...

Mar 29, 2024

Ed Wilson Lloyd, 72, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Ed was born on February 29, 1952 and was a proud resident of the White Cross community for the majority of his lifetime. Ed attended White Cross School, which is now designated as a historical landmark. Ed married his forever wife, Christine Randolph Lloyd, in...

Mar 28, 2024

In loving memory of Jean J. Williams, a remarkable woman whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. We announce her peaceful passing on the evening of Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryant Hospice Home in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Born on November 7, 1941, at Watts Hospital in Durham, NC,...

Mar 27, 2024

Sharon Dean Walker passed from this life on March 27, 2024. Sharon was born on July 14, 1960 at Duke Hospital in Durham. She retired from Duke Health as a Staff Specialist after 27 years. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and friend with a loving heart. She was preceded in death by her father John Dean. Sharon...

Mar 19, 2024

Janice Humes Walters, 71, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19th.

Janice was born to Dwight and Marjorie Humes in Delaware, Ohio, where she was raised and later met her high school sweetheart. She attended the University of Miami (Ohio) before getting married and moving to Chapel Hill, North Carolina in...

Mar 17, 2024

Beverly Inchalik, 96, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 17, 2024 at the Carolina Meadows retirement community in Chapel Hill.

Beverly was the daughter of Estelle (Voorhis) and Edward Kappeler. She was salutatorian of the Hackensack, NJ, High School class of 1945.

Beverly graduated from Trenton State Teachers...