Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jul 29, 2023

Elmer Gustavus Hughes, 102, of Chapel Hill, NC died July 29, 2023 in Chapel Hill. He was born on Palm Sunday, March 20, 1921 in Tyaskin, Maryland. He was the first born of Elmer G. and Sarah Louise Anderson Hughes. He spent he first eighteen years of his life growing up carefree and happy, enjoying the simple pleasures provided...

Jul 29, 2023

Laura Ellen Barrett

Laura Ellen Barrett was born on January 6, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, to Joan Marie Barrett (née Roberts) and John Joseph (Jack) Barrett. She died on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Chapel Hill NC.

Laura was raised in Warrensville Heights...

Jul 28, 2023

Rachel Thompson Best, 89, of Efland, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Jessie Thompson, her siblings Helen Warren and George William Thompson, her children Charles “Michael” Best, Betsy Ann Best, and Carlton “Bo” Best, and the father of her children...

Jul 26, 2023

Katie Oliver Early spent her last days much as she spent her whole life—making puns, cracking jokes, bopping to the music, and expressing love and appreciation to those around her. She took her last, peaceful breath July 26 at her home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, surrounded by family and friends. Katie’s transition leaves an enormous hole in the...

Jul 25, 2023

Karen Viola Lauscher died in her sleep on July 25th, 2023. She was 76 years old.

Ms. Lauscher was born on October 20, 1946, in Wausau Wisconsin, to her parents Earl Walter and Viola Esther Sann. She worked in electronic factories and as a secretary. She was proud to complete her GED in her sixties....

Jul 25, 2023

Doris Christine Gates Dodson passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the age of 87.

Preceded in death by her husband, William Fulton Dodson and her parents, Andy Griffin Gates and Christine Hall Gates. Surviving are her children: Cathy Bivins (Doug) of Statesville, Jimmy Dodson (Pam) of Hillsborough, and Johnny Dodson (Kim)...

Jul 23, 2023

Steven Monroe, 68, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, after a short but valiant battle with Melanoma. Family surrounded his bedside as he was ushered into Valhalla.

He spent his childhood in Alfred, NY, lived many years in Hawthorne, NJ, until he settled in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Jul 22, 2023

Helen Swartley Rowley, 102, of Mebane, went to be with her Lord Saturday July 22, 2023. She was born September 1st, 1920 in Roxborough, PA, to Edward and Frances (Utwiller) Swartley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Stewart Rowley, brother Robert Swartley, and sister Dorothy Grego. Helen retired from Pennsylvania Manufacturers Insurance Company before...

Jul 19, 2023

Milton Franklin Roberts died July 19, 2023 from complications related to liver failure. Milton was born April 30, 1961 in Montgomery County, NC to Woodrow and Lois (Shore) Roberts. He graduated from West Montgomery High School in 1979. Next, he attended Stanly Community College where he received an Associate Degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology, which led him to pursue...

Jul 15, 2023

CHAPEL HILL-- Nita Hilliard Smith, 73, died peacefully at UNC Hospital on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with her daughters by her side.

Nita was born on September 8, 1949 in Big Stone Gap, VA and was the oldest child born to the late James Ebbie Hilliard and the late Louise Fleenor Hilliard. Nita grew up...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy Arceneaux Johnston born in Lafayette, LA on April 9, 1934 to Fabian Arceneaux and Annie Richard Arceneaux left this world on July 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Karl Arceneaux, and her husband of 54 years, Thomas D. Johnston.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon J. Martin...

Jul 15, 2023

Dorothy A. Bennett passed in her home on July 15, 2023 in Hillsborough, N.C. at the age of 90 years.

She was born in Orange Co. to her parents Valley Cates Moore and Willy Ashley, Sr. She worked at Hillsborough Textiles and Cones Mills in Hillsborough. She Retired from Central Elementary...

Jul 13, 2023

Eugenia “Jeanne” Marie Childers (nee Cates), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 86. Born and raised in Hillsborough, NC, Jeanne was the daughter of John “William” Cates and Ida Marie Cates (nee Chance) and she is predeceased by her brother, John “Johnny” W. Cates, Jr. She graduated from Hillsborough High...

Jul 13, 2023

Priscilla Lloyd , 88, of Hillsborough passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2023. Priscilla was born on January 21, 1935 to William Walter and Lora Tilley Wilkerson. Along with her parents, Priscilla was preceded in death by husband Erle Lloyd and daughter Elizabeth “Libby” McDonald. Priscilla is survived by daughter Cindy (Boyd) Franklin and Grandson William...

Jul 12, 2023

Obituary for William Clay Dorsett (January 8, 1930 – July 12, 2023)

William Clay “Bill” Dorsett died in his home on July 12, 2023. He was 93. Born in Randolph County in 1930, Bill’s family moved to a small family farm in Orange County when he was 14 years old. He attended Aycock High School...

Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Stanley Warren Black, III, passed peacefully from this life on July 11, 2023, with his loved ones by his side.

Dr. Black was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Stanley Warren Black, Jr. and Julia Settle Wilkes, on July 8, 1939. He attended Charlotte Country Day School, later graduating high school at the Asheville...

Jul 10, 2023

Steven E. ("Steve") Stiffler

April 15, 1956 – July 10, 2023

Hurdle Mills, North Carolina – Steve Stiffler died on July 10, 2023 at the age of 67. Steve was a deeply loved father, family man, and friend who lived an wonderful and fulfilled life. He was born in California and lived in New Jersey,...

Jul 9, 2023

Philip Scott Utley, 75, of Hillsborough, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durham, North Carolina. A veteran of the United States Navy, he was born on March 28, 1948 to the late Scott Thomas Utley and Lucille Elizabeth Patrick Utley, both deceased.

Philip is survived by two...

Jul 7, 2023

Mary Sue Johnson, age 92, of the Schley community, passed on to her heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 11:00am at New Sharon United Methodist Church, 1601 New Sharon Church Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278.

Mary Sue was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2023

Jean Neville Saffelle of Chapel hill, N.C. died on July 6, 2023 at Duke Hospital after a long battle with Leukemia. She passed peacefully with family surrounding her with music and stories.

She was born on November 19, 1938 in Chapel Hill, NC to the late Eugene (Red) Claude Neville and Irma (Chatham) Neville. Growing...