Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Aug 2, 2022

W. Ronald Brinton, Jr., 76, died peacefully at his home in Port Royal, South Carolina on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Born in Downingtown, PA on October 16, 1945, Ron was the son of the late W. Ronald Brinton, Sr., and Janet Marshman Brinton. He graduated from Downingtown High School in 1963...

Aug 2, 2022

Dorothy Manning had a motto: onward and upward. That is how she lived her life. Dorothy Wiprud Manning was born on September 2,1918 in Pierre, SD to Alice Mason Wiprud and Theodore Wiprud. She lived in Midland, SD until her family moved to Frederic, WI in 1929. She attended Carleton College in Minnesota from 1936-1938 when she transferred to...

Jul 29, 2022

Robert “Bert” Cornwell was born June 22nd 196_ and met an untimely demise July 29th 2022. He had an infectious smile, great sense of humor and he loved his children and grandchildren. On his first date with the woman who would become his wife, he invited her 5 year old daughter, got her a stuffed elephant and took them...

Jul 28, 2022

Robert (Bob) Bruce Gerdeman Jr. passed away July 28th after a 4 year long battle against cancer in Durham, NC. Bob Gerdeman, known to his loved ones as “Boba”, was born October 9, 1946 to his parents Vallie Holden and Robert B. Gerdeman Sr. Bob was part of the first graduating class of Orange High SchoolL He studied at...

Jul 28, 2022

On July 28th, 2022, Joyce S. Hickey (86) lost her final battle with kidney disease but won the “war”, enjoying life well beyond her diagnosis with composure, compassion, and a great sense of humor. Born in Massachusetts to Ruth Evelyn (1912-2003) and William A. Clem (1912-1996) she attended George Washington High School in Alexandria VA. She married James A....

Jul 27, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward W. Clark announces his passing on July 27,2022 at the age of 96 years. Ed was born in Chapel Hill on September 5, 1925 to the late Eddie F. Clark and Jeppie Pendergrass. He will be remembered by his partner of many years, Barbara Sparrow, his children Lonnie Clark...

Jul 27, 2022

Richard Perry, 70, of Cedar Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 27th. He is survived by Jackie Walker Perry, Tim and Bonita Perry, nephews and nieces. There is no service planned at this time. Walker’s Funeral Home is Hillsborough is assisting the family.

Jul 26, 2022

David Jennings Kitzmiller passed away July 26, 2022. He was born on New Year’s Day, 1936 in Seth, W.Va to Howard Jennings and Margaret Robertson Kitzmiller. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Dublin High School in southwest Virginia, after which he embarked upon an adventurous period of time, starting with the attendance at Virginia Polytechnic...

Jul 25, 2022

Mebane, North Carolina – Trudy Kale Compton, of Mebane, North Carolina, loving and dedicated wife of Thomas Vincent Compton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2022 surrounded by beloved family. A celebration of her glorious life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at CrossLink Community Church (3445 Old Hillsborough Road, Mebane,...

Jul 25, 2022

Anna Mary Currie passed on peacefully in her home in Hillsborough, NC on July 25th, surrounded by her three children. The cause of death was lung cancer. She was 78 years old. Anna was born on August 1, 1943 in New Orleans, LA, and the spirit of the city stayed with her always. Anna sowed kindness everywhere she went,...

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary for Linda Sue Kampel The beautiful spirit of Linda Sue Kampel left this earth on July 23, 2022. She was born in 1956 in Milford, DE to Joseph and Jean Moran. She attended St. Edmond's Parochial School, Rehobeth Beach, DE; Spring Grove H.S., PA; Antonelli School of the Arts and Penn State York, PA. Her love of nature...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathie Laurette Whitt Young August 11th, 1942 - July 20th, 2022 Kathie Laurette Whitt Young of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at UNC Hospital surrounded by friends and family after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Allen Whitt, her mother, Mary Kathleen Duncan Whitt, and her sons Fredrick Nelson Young III and...

Jul 20, 2022

Mebane, NC - Mrs. Frances P. Fortson passed away July 20th in Mebane. She was the wife of Jack Claude Fortson who proceeded her in death. She is survived by daughters Glenda F. Courtney (Ron), Jacqueline F. Lambert (Larry), and sons Phillip D. Fortson (Janene) and Larry D. Fortson (Joanna). In addition, she is survived by 11 grandchildren and...

Jul 19, 2022

Jessica Lynn Pelt, 41, passed away on July 19, 2022 in Mebane, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Baisha Hailey Pelt, her father, Robert Sydnor, mother Brenda DuBose, and sister, Christina Harrison. Jessica lived a hard life, but she was always trying to get herself into a position to be the best version of herself that she could...

Jul 17, 2022

Marjorie (Ann) Efland Gandy, 90, passed away on July 17, 2022, in Ventura, California. Ann was born in Efland, North Carolina on November 24, 1931, to Madison (Mack) Paul Efland and Mary Estelle Forrest, and was the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1949 and Duke University in 1953. After graduation, Ann took a...

Jul 16, 2022

Jul 13, 2022

Andrew L. Mooney Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, July 13th at home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Andy was born in Durham, NC to the late Andrew L. Mooney Sr. and Edith Birtchett Mooney. Andy worked at the Methodist Retirement Home in Durham for many years before retiring from Erwin Oil Company. He enjoyed camping and...

Jul 10, 2022

John Edward Duke, 57, of Haw River, passed away Sunday, 7/10/2022, at home after a courageous long battle with cancer. John was born and raised in New England and settled in Harrisburg, PA, for 20 years. Most recently, his home was in Haw River with his wife, Lynn. John was a friend to many, always lending a helping hand...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Homer Richard “Dick” Hill, of Mebane, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by his family after 1 year of declining health. He was born on March 11, 1931 in Alamance County to Clyde and Margaret Teague Hill, both deceased. He was the husband of the late Peggy Shanklin Hill who passed away on June 26, 2019....

Jul 6, 2022

Kenneth Paul Walsh (Ken) left his earthly body and returned to spirit-only form on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. He was surrounded with loved ones who prayed over him, and showered him with love and music. The love in his room was palpable. He left his body peacefully and he received the Last Rites from a Franciscan priest. He got...