Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Feb 8, 2024

John Edward Maroney, 86, died in Durham, NC on February 8, 2024 after a long illness.

John was born in Medford, MA on August 6, 1937 to Evelyn (Finegan) and Edward Maroney. He graduated from Tufts University in 1959 and in 1960 was married to Patricia (Pat) Maria Folsom, whom he met in 1956 through...

Feb 6, 2024

Muhamet (Matt) Hito

1942 - 2024

Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, Muhamet Hito passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 6th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at UNC Hospice care.

A proud American citizen, Muhamet was born in Vlora, Albania on January 17th, 1942. He...

Feb 5, 2024

Robert Bernard Bizal died February 5, 2024 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC.

Born on March 31, 1927, Bob was the son of John Bizal and Margaret Gergic, immigrants from Slovenia in Austria-Hungary. He was the second youngest of 13 children. Bob’s parents and all his siblings predeceased him.

Feb 4, 2024

Marlyse Emilie Bach passed away peacefully in Chapel Hill on Sunday, February 4 2004, aged 74. For many years she had put up a very brave and stubborn fight against cancer.

Marlyse, whose family lives in Nancy, France, came to study US history at UNC Greensboro in 1976. She then obtained a second Masters in...

Feb 4, 2024

Mrs. Daisy Jewel Sechrist passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 87 years old. Arrangements are incomplete.

Walker's Funeral Home in Hillsborough is assisting the Sechrist family.

Feb 2, 2024

Grace Williams Simmons died peacefully in her Orange County home on February 2, 2024; due to complications of advanced stage dementia. She was 95 years old.

Ms. Simmons was born on January 7, 1929, at home in Hillsborough, NC to her parents Naomi Pearson Williams and Charles A. Williams, Sr. She was educated in the...

Feb 1, 2024

Virginia (Ginny) Taylor McMurray quietly passed away on the afternoon of February 1, 2024 at her home in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina. She was 97.

Virginia Taylor was born on New Year’s Eve Day, 1926 in Durham, North Carolina to John Arnold Taylor and Bessie Minton Taylor. She was the youngest of five children in...

Jan 31, 2024

At 12:01 a.m. on January 31, 2024, Wilma Oakley Dickey, age 94 of Hillsborough, NC was called to her heavenly home to be with the love of her life Clyde E. Dickey Sr. She passed away in her home with her family by her side. Wilma was born on November 29, 1929, in Person County to her parents, Lester...

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Janice Ward Turner, of Efland, NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 28th, 2024 at the age of 81 years old.

Mrs. Turner was born on May 11th, 1942 in Burlington, North Carolina as Janice Delia Ward. She was the youngest of three children born to Joyce Cranford Ward and Samual Allen...

Jan 24, 2024

Robert Dirk Lotz, 53, of Asheville, NC, passed away on January 24th, 2024 at UNC Hospital after an almost 3-year battle with colon cancer.

Rob was born on February 9th, 1970 in Frankfurt, Germany. He lived in Germany, Mexico, and Spain throughout his youth and graduated high school with a German Abitur from the Deutsche...

Jan 24, 2024

Katinka “Tinka” Bates, 74, of Hurdle Mills, NC, passed away on January 24, 2024 from her long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Bates was born on May 22, 1949 in the Netherlands, then came to America in 1959 with her parents Bob and Meak Stok. She happily married Larry Bates in 1981 until he passing in...

Jan 24, 2024

Kaw Ku Paw passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 38. Funeral services will be at Walker's Funeral Home in Mebane, on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00AM. Burial will follow the service at Westwood Cemetery located at the corner of Davie Street and Fidelity Street in Carrboro. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting...

Jan 22, 2024

David L. Zurbuch (56), of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on January 22, 2024. Born on May 30, 1967 in Fort Wayne, IN to James Zurbuch and Barbara Hollowell. Dave was a loving and dedicated husband and father as well as the proud owner and founder of Zurbuch Construction in Chapel Hill.

He is survived...

Jan 21, 2024

James Marvin Tingle passed away in his sleep at home on January 21st 2024. James was born to JC Tingle and Mary Ruth on August 31st 1940. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

James was survived by his wife Betty Tingle, two sons James Wilson (Jerilyn) and Scott Tingle, his daughter...

Jan 19, 2024

Lee Sowder, of Mebane, NC passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 87 years old.

Lee is survived by his wife Donna, his sister Pat Lewis of Ross, OH, niece Michelle Fehring of Colerain, OH and his children; Greg Sowder of Cincinnati OH, Tim Sowder and wife...

Jan 14, 2024

Thomas Nussbaum (91) of Hillsborough, NC passed away January 14, 2024. The son of Simon and Sarah Nussbaum, he was born April 23, 1932 in Kidron, Ohio. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1950 and worked for Ressler Plumbing and Heating in Orrville.

In his early twenties, Tom felt moved to give his life...

Jan 13, 2024

Rickie C. Bland II, 44, passed away on January 13, 2024, in his hometown of Mebane, North Carolina. He was born on April 10, 1979, to Karen and Rick Bland, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He grew up traveling the world with his family while his father pursued a career in the military.

Rickie was...

Jan 13, 2024

John Douglas McDonnell "Jack" to his many friends.

Born Oct 14th 1949 succumbed to a sudden illness at the age of 74 on January 13, 2024 at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill.

Jack was born in Jersey City NJ to John L and Marie Tichenor McDonnell. He Grew up in Millville NJ...

Jan 13, 2024

Frances Sechrist (Mama), 84, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her family at her side. Mama was born in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Edward and Katherine Fulenwider, Jr. Mama received her high school diploma in Greenwood South Carolina where she played in the band. Mama worked very hard as a weaver at Cone Mills in Hillsborough North...

Jan 8, 2024

Jacqueline Ann (Hayes) Chalfin, age 84, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, after many years with the challenges of multiple health issues. Jacquie was living with her husband, Dick Chalfin, at Azalea Estates -Senior Independent Living in Chapel Hill, NC.

Jacquie was born and raised in Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, daughter...