Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Mar 29, 2023

Morris (Mo) Worley left us on March 29, 2023. But he also left us with many accomplishments, many lives touched, and a distinguished career.

He served in the Army for 22 years. Much of that time was in the Army Special Forces. His first tour in Vietnam and Laos resulted in serious injuries. The award...

Mar 28, 2023

MARY MACLEOD HERION

October 4, 1926–March 28, 2023

Mary MacLeod Herion, 96, passed away on March 28, 2023 after several months of declining health. Mary was born in Cape North, Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of the Reverend M. D. MacLeod of Wreck Cove, Nova Scotia and Mary MacDonald MacLeod of...

Mar 28, 2023

Anne Watson Strowd was born in Ursina, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1926. She spent most of her childhood in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, growing up with 5 siblings. Her parents had worked hard and made a pretty good life for the family and believed in education, so they sent Anne to Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. It was there, in the...

Mar 27, 2023

Margaret Alice Linegar Hinesley

January 9, 1946 - March 27, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Alice Linegar Hinesley passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by her family.

To write a common obituary for Margaret would be a mistake...

Mar 25, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Williamson Carver, 68, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at UNC Medical Center on March 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was a compassionate, beautiful, and loving wife and mother. She met her husband, Marvin, through a mutual friend. They spent 42 joyful years together traveling,...

Mar 23, 2023

Robert Palmer Little, age 86, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on March 23. He was born on February 22, 1937 in Indianapolis and was the son of Palmer (Pat) Little and Orleva Rice Little. He is remembered as a loving husband to his wife, Susan, a revered father to his adult children Steven (Lora), Christopher (Marisa) and Jennifer...

Mar 21, 2023

Fred Tullai, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the VA hospital in Durham, NC after being admitted for a fall.

He was born on February 20, 1930 in Alden Station, PA. Fred served in the U.S. Marine Corps after his graduation from Essington High School in Pennsylvania. He played football on...

Mar 21, 2023

Esther Brown Wheeley, age 95, of Hillsborough, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was the wife of the late Otha Morris Wheeley and daughter of the late Isaac and Lou Brown and sister of the late Edmund Brown all of whom preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Raymond and Marie Wilson, Wallace Wilson, Dan...

Mar 20, 2023

Virginia Maynard of Chapel Hill died from medical complications on March 20, 2023. She was 88. She had been dealing with dementia for several years. She was born in Marion, Indiana on April 14, 1934 to Ella Mae and Carl Kennedy. Her family moved to Asheville when she was a child. She attended Women’s College (now UNCG) where she...

Mar 18, 2023

Mr. William Harry "Bill" Lodge passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be posted when available. Walker’s Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to assist the Lodge family.

Mar 15, 2023

George Wayne Young, 68, of Burlington, NC passed away on March 15, 2023, following an illness. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Shields Young, brother Harold Young, Jr., sister-in-law Annette Wieder, uncles, aunts, and many, many beloved nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Harold Young, Sr., brother Steve Young, long-time companion Sue Riddles, and her...

Mar 13, 2023

Sarah Smith passed on Mar 13th, 2023, in the presence of family after a courageous battle against old age. Sarahremarked that growing older was not for the “faint of heart.” Through it all she retained her faith in God and her sense of humor. She was 92, and as one of her caregivers remarked, "She still [had] all her...

Mar 13, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Gabrielle Drew passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on March 13, 2023 in Mebane, North Carolina. He was 28.

Matthew was born on March 30, 1994 in Morganton, NC. He was adopted on May 7, 2004 by Matt and Ashton Drew in Durham, NC. Since 2015, Matthew has lived...

Mar 12, 2023

Hugh Landis departed his home in Mebane peacefully with his wife Lavonda by his side and entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Hugh was born on August 19, 1933 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His parents were Geraldine Willoughby and Hugh Landis Sr. He spent his childhood living on the family farm with his mother and daddy...

Mar 12, 2023

John (Johnny) Wesley Stokes Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12th after a 10 month valiant battle with a glioblastoma. He was 74 years old.

John was born on July 25, 1948, to John and Jacqueline Stokes in Wilson, NC. He was a giving and caring person loved by all.

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Mar 11, 2023

Donald Warren “Duck” Pope, born on April 10, 1937, discovered eternal life on March 11, 2023, at age eighty-five. His life ended the same way it began, surrounded by his closest loved ones at his forever home on his farm in Cedar Grove, North Carolina. Present were his surviving wife of 63 years, Faye Powell Pope, and five children,...

Mar 10, 2023

Debra Hutchins Waddell born on May 1, 1955 passed away on March 10, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born and raised in Alamance County.

Debra is preceded in death by her parents John and Julia Hutchins. She is survived by her husband Greg Waddell, a daughter Jinger Waddell one grandson (Little Man)...

Mar 10, 2023

Helen D. Dunman, 88, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Compass Health and Rehab Center in Mebane, North Carolina. A native of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Helen was born on February 17, 1935 to Arthur Charlie Dunnagin and Emily Young Dunnagin, both deceased. She was the wife to the late George Dunman and was a member of Faith...

Mar 8, 2023

Russell “Russ” Patrick Shores passed away in his sleep on March 8th, 2023 in Chapel Hill, NC. He was 69.

Russell was born on January 27th, 1954 in Rockford Illinois, son to Catherine Mary Buird and Russell Elmer Shores. After moving to Florida with his family, Russ graduated from Clearwater High School in 1972 and...

Mar 8, 2023

Maureen Ann Clear, 64, of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at her residence with her loving dog, Riley at her side. Maureen was born in Mentor, Ohio on March 29, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Clear. She is preceded in death by her sisters Monica Kiser and...