Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Dec 6, 2023

Teresa M Burke Siegemund (née Burke) of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away after a long illness on December 6, 2023. She was 65 years old.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Teresa attended the University of Pennsylvania to study Literature and Germanic Languages. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree, she transferred to the University...

Dec 6, 2023

Georgene Ruth Vose Edwards, 90, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on December 6, 2023, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, NC.

Born on June 4, 1933, in DeKalb, Illinois, “George” as she was called by family and friends, was the fourth of six children raised by George and Ruth Vose. While attending Joliet High...

Nov 30, 2023

George Senter passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 67. Arrangements are incomplete. A visitation will be at Walker's Funeral Home in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM.

Nov 29, 2023

Fannie “Lou” Hunt Murray (January 26, 1941 – November 29, 2023) is finally at peace, dancing in the arms of her late husband, Norman Murray. Though, the streets of gold may be a problem, considering this woman really loved silver; however, the pearly gates fit her beloved color scheme of life. Everything was black, white, grey, and silver…apart from...

Nov 29, 2023

Richard (Big Red) McKinley Watts died on November 29, 2023at the age of 70 peacefully at his home.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Nick and ZolenaWatts. He is survived by his siblings Jeanette Moody, Tommy Watts(Rebecca), Greg Watts(Anne), Deborah Watts and 3 generations of nieces and nephews.

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Nov 26, 2023

Lillian Vance Cherry, 75, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 26, 2023.

She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1948. Her parents were Frances Craig and Robert L. Cherry. Lillian graduated from Hannah More Academy in Reisterstown, Maryland and attended Vardell Hall in Red Springs,...

Nov 25, 2023

Lyle Ernest Strassle, 80, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died at home over the Thanksgiving weekend, 2023.

Lyle was born December 31,1942 in Salamanca, NY to the late Gilbert and Irene (Green) Strassle. He attended UCLA and graduated from RIT with an emphasis in electrical engineering after which he served for two years in the...

Nov 25, 2023

Richard (Dick) Floyd Leach, Sr died on November 25, 2023 in Chapel Hill, NC after a short illness. He was 97 years old.

Dick was born on June 18, 1926 in Louisburg, NC to Henry and Ruth Gattis Leach. He served in the US Army during World War II, after which he graduated Phi Beta...

Nov 24, 2023

Kay Poe passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 63. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Poe family.

Nov 23, 2023

Neal Bradley Clack, born on February 5th, 1964 to the late Walter Harold Clack and Annie Lois Clack in Roxboro, NC, passed away November 23, 2023. In addition to his parents, he is also pre-deceased by his brother, Kurt Craig Clack, and his Mother-In-Law, Nancy Walker. Neal graduated from Person High School in 1982 and attended ECU. He owned...

Nov 23, 2023

Stephen Andrew Hammond died unexpectantly at his home on November 23rd, 2023 in Candler, NC.

Stephen was born on March 7th, 1974 in Edenton, NC, and was adopted by his parents John and Mary Hammond in 1979. Sadly, his mother Mary died in 2011. He attended Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and worked in several Chapel...

Nov 21, 2023

Kenneth “Joe” Wayne Campbell Jr, age 66, entered into his Eternal Heavenly Home at Home exactly where he wanted to be surrounded by those he’d made beautiful memories with memories like those pictured above of a life well lived during the 8:40am hours of November 21, 2023.

Joe was born to his parents Kenneth “Gus”...

Nov 21, 2023

Mrs. Bernadette Pauline Kilroy passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 86. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Kilroy family.

Nov 20, 2023

Charles Bodwell “CB” Evarts, age 69, passed away peacefully at UNC Health Care on Monday November 20th. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut on February 28th, 1954, to his parents, Doris “Dotte” Evarts and Garth Evarts.

CB is survived by his brother Jeff Evarts (Lori), niece Abigail Durham (Lloyd) and nephew Joshua Evarts (Emma) along...

Nov 19, 2023

Jennifer Kathryn Moldenhauer, 35, of Chapel Hill, slipped away from this world unexpectedly on November 19, 2023.

Jennifer, also known in her family as Jenzo and Jenn Jenn, was born on June 15, 1988 to Mark John Moldenhauer and Christine Holloway Loehr and immediately filled the lives of those around her with joy. One of...

Nov 19, 2023

Jennifer Kathryn Moldenhauer passed away on Sunday, Novemer 19, 2023 at the age of 35. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Moldenhauer family.

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Nov 17, 2023

The light in the world dimmed on Friday, November 17, 2023, when heaven gained a new angel upon the death of Liz Medley Gaston Palanisamy. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Liz, and her family relocated to Asheville, North Carolina, in 1994 where Liz attended Asheville Public Schools. Liz grew up attending Central United Methodist Church in Asheville with her family....

Nov 14, 2023

Carol Joines Ludwig, 76, of Hillsborough, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born in Wilkes County to John Elree “Frail” and Blanche Clanton Joines of Moravian Falls. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. She is survived by her husband, Ross Ludwig; daughter, Rachel Sivalia; sister, Joyce...

Nov 13, 2023

Jerry Lynn Miller, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior, aka “The Big Racetrack” in the sky on November 13, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Alamance County to the late Henry Hurdle Miller and the late Nola Virginia McBroom. Jerry had many jobs that he loved throughout his lifetime, but he ultimately retired...

Nov 13, 2023

Betty Jean Wheeler passed away peacefully at her home in Hillsborough, NC, on November 13, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Betty Jean was born February 22, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Arthur and Dorothea Peevler. She attended Marion College in Marion, Indiana where she met and married Rev. Arlon Wheeler on March 31, 1951....