Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Nov 26, 2024

Margaret Blake Elmore "Meg" passed away on November 26, 2024. Meg was born February 24, 1958 in Raleigh NC as the second of four children to Grady and Blake Elmore. Meg’s brother Don passed away in 2014. She is survived by her partner of over 38 years Anne Quarles of their home in Hillsborough, her brother Bill of Hillsborough,...

Nov 22, 2024

Merwin LeRoy (Merv) Odenbaugh passed away at his home in Chapel Hill, NC, on November 22, two days after his 87th birthday. A funeral mass was celebrated at the Newman Catholic Student Center Parish in Chapel Hill at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024, with burial following at Rosehill Cemetery in Minot, ND at a later date.

Nov 17, 2024

Plezzy Harbor Craig, Jr. (P.H. Craig) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17 at Duke Hospital in Durham. P.H. was born on 11/06/1937 in Spray, NC to Plezzy Harbor Craig, Sr. and Mary Alice Thornton Craig.

In addition to his parents, P.H. was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Brewington, brother-in-law, Oscar Brewington, nephews William M....

Nov 16, 2024

Susan Louise Fleming (Van Deusen) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina at the age of 78.

Susan was born on February 20, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois to Alfred Cyrus and Louise Henrietta Van Deusen (Moosman) Susan grew up in Evanston, Illinois with her parents, twin brother Thomas, and her...

Nov 16, 2024

On 16 November 2024, Grace Laura Berry Parker passed away at the age of 96. Grace was born to Jerome Grandon and Clara Miller Berry on Mary Hall Road in the Caldwell community on 20 November 1927. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Willian Dewey Parker, son William Wayne Parker (Mary), infant great granddaughter Elaine Ruby Parker,...

Nov 14, 2024

Beloved by family and friends all over the world, Frances M. (Werner) Alguire passed away peacefully at age 97, accepting a sudden health decline with grace and the faith that her work on Earth was done. Known for her love of family, genuine caring for others, and belief in women’s leadership abilities, her spirit will continue with all who...

Nov 13, 2024

Born in Goldsboro and raised in High Point, Alice Marie Parsons passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 83. A beloved resident of Fearrington Village since 2006, Alice brought a spirit of exuberance to her community.

Alice spent her professional career in student affairs at the University of California, Irvine, where she...

Nov 11, 2024

Roland Wagner, 90, of Mebane, NC passed away after a brief illness at Alamance Regional Hospital Monday evening, November 11, 2024.

Mr. Wagner was born on Saturday, September 8, 1934 in Orange County, NC, in the Little River Township, to the late Ira Coleman and Lillian Elizabeth (Cole) Wagner. His paternal grandparents were the late...

Nov 10, 2024

Sherry Darlene Simril (Swanberg) was born on September 15, 1950, in Austin, TX, and passed away on November 10, 2024, in Burlington, NC, at the age of 74, with her family by her side as she peacefully left this world.

Throughout her 74 years, certain themes remained constant. First, her deep and unwavering faith in...

Nov 10, 2024

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Wesley Darius Woods, loving husband and father of two children, two grandchildren and one great grandchild, passed away at the age of 87.

Wesley was born on June 22, 1937 in Hillsborough, NC to Fred and Mary Elizabeth Woods. As a teenager he worked at Western Auto in Hillsborough after...

Nov 9, 2024

“How beautiful are the feet of those who proclaim the Gospel of Peace” Isaiah 52:7

Betty Shannon Cloyd (December 3, 1932 - November 9, 2024) beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, author, United Methodist Diaconal minister, and consultant in prayer and spiritual formation, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 9,...

Nov 6, 2024

Donald (Don) Earl Walker, Sr., an Air Force Veteran and retired chemist, passed away on November 6, 2024, from complications of pneumonia. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Dawn Rodman Walker, three children and their spouses (Amy Rodman Little and her husband Clark; Donnie and his wife Jeanne; and Lori Rodman Mahaney and her husband Jim). He...

Nov 5, 2024

Mr. Charles "Brandon" Zachary passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 11:25PM. Arrangement are incomplete now, but a memorial services will be held at Walker's Funeral Home in Hillsborough at a later date.

Walker's Funeral Home is honored to serve the Zachary family.

Nov 2, 2024

Mrs. Carol Moran, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in Durham, NC. Funeral services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillsborough at 2:00PM on Friday, November 15, 2024. A more complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the Moran family....

Oct 27, 2024

Harold Lynn Herndon JR passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was Born on March 3rd, 1987.

Harold was a loving father, son, “brother” and friends to many. He was an Autobody technician and loved his work.

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Oct 26, 2024

Anne Boyles Justus, 70, of Chapel Hill, NC, departed the Earth on Saturday, October 26, 2024, following a courageous battle against brain cancer.

"Annie Bee" was born June 4, 1954, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Harley Gray Boyles and Dorothy Rae Wilson Boyles, the second child of five and first of three daughters.

Oct 26, 2024

Gregory James Watrous, 51, of Mebane, NC, passed away on October 26, 2024.

Greg was born March 3, 1973 in Potsdam, NY, the son of Stephen and Linda Evans Watrous of Canton, NY and brother to Keith Watrous of Chandler, Arizona.

Greg graduated from Hugh C. Williams Senior High School, Canton...

Oct 25, 2024

Judith "Judy" Adcock died at UNC Hospice House on October 25 2024 in Pittsboro, NC due to complications from cancer. She was 78 years old.

Judy was born in Galax, VA on December 9, 1045 to her parents, Clinton Davis and Mary Davis Morris. She graduated from Radford University with a degree in Nursing. She...

Oct 24, 2024

Angela Dawn Ward Crabtree passed away on Thursday October 24th, 2024. Angela had been suffering illness from long covid since 2021 and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December of 2023.

Angela was born on August 15th, 1971 at Watts Hospital in Durham. She lived the majority of her life in the Cedar Grove area....

Oct 23, 2024

Donna Johnson Carnes, aged 62, passed away surrounded by her family on October 23, 2024, in Haw River, North Carolina. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 26,1962, Donna was a 1980 graduate of John Handley High School in Winchester, Virginia. She dedicated her professional life to coordinating neurology research at Duke University, a role she approached with diligence...