Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Feb 28, 2022

Jeanette J. Ross, 77 of Efland, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly, on February 28, 2022 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. Born October 05, 1944 in New Bedford Mass, oldest daughter of James Benjamin Johnson and Hazel Reid Johnson six children, James B Johnson Jr, Barbara Ann Williams, Joyce Sheila Ireland, Kenneth B Johnson and...

Feb 28, 2022

Graham, NC - Claude Winfred Wade passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Duke Regional Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1944 in Lenoir County and was raised in Snow Hill, NC. He graduated from Greene Central High School. After graduating he followed his dream to become a North Carolina State Highway Patrolman. He faithfully served the state...

Feb 27, 2022

Herman Paul Höecke left this Earth on Sunday, February 27th, 2022. Herman, who preferred to go by Paul, was the son of Paul Höecke and Valerie Gubonov, and he was born in Berlin, Germany in 1937. His parents had moved there after meeting and marrying in Belgrade while they were students at university. They lived in the Berlin and...

Feb 26, 2022

Feb 25, 2022

Leo William Weisbecker, 93, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away on February 25, 2022. One of six children, he was born in 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska, son of Alan and Cecilia Weisbecker. He attended Creighton Prep and his post-secondary education included a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree from...

Feb 24, 2022

Byron Anthony “Tony” Dalton was born June 6, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, and died peacefully on February 24th, 2022 at Duke Hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Suellyn Lehman Dalton; his brother, David Lee Dalton (Kaye) and their children Kelly Suhre (Steve) and Patrick Dalton (Regina) all of Louisville Kentucky and...

Feb 23, 2022

Miss Marilyn Tracy, 81, longtime resident of Hillsboro, Ohio and loyal friend to Diana Sunstrum, Mary Jane Beechen, Mary Root and Jan Manning passed away on February 23 at her niece’s home in Chapel Hill. A devoted elementary teacher of 43 years, Miss Tracy dedicated her life to helping others, asking for nothing in return. Compassionate and caring, teaching...

Feb 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Wilkerson announce that on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the age of 75, she went home to be with the Lord. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Willie “Mack” Wilkerson. Her sisters, children, grand children and all 9 great grand babies. Her family...

Feb 22, 2022

John, "Johnny" Lingerfelt, Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully after months of being in the wonderful care of Liberty Hospice of Durham while he was living at Parkview Nursing and Rehab., Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC. His sister, Judy, was his caregiver and his Healthcare power of Attorney for over 30 years.

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Feb 22, 2022

Wendy “Pooh” Borland, 53, earned her beautiful wings and joined her parents in her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Wendy is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Gertrude Borland of Cedar Grove. She was the youngest of seven siblings; Dianne Glosson (Larry), Sammy Borland (Betty), Steve Borland, Betty Borland, Bobbi Cabe...

Feb 20, 2022

Johnny “Chico” Edward Harrison passed away peacefully at a place he loved the most, the Durham VA medical center after a battle with cancer on February 20, 2022, at 1800 hours. Johnny was preceded in death by his birth parents George and Evon Harrison Sr., Mom and Daddy Homer and Mattie Riley of Hillsborough, Brother Howard “Rocky” Harrison and...

Feb 19, 2022

William Dale “Bill Jr.” Goodrich II was called home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2022. Bill was born on January 3, 1968 and raised in the Mt. Carmel Church Community near Jordan Lake in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Bill can best be described as a man who took a hands-on approach to life – living in...

Feb 18, 2022

Adam Levi Gowl, 45, a resident of Mebane, NC, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Adam was born on February 19, 1976, in Harrisonburg, VA, to Leon Franklin and Doris Elaine Garber Gowl. He married Jennifer Smith Gowl on April 17, 1999. Adam was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend who...

Feb 18, 2022

Juanita Murphy Harward, 79, Mebane, passed away on February 18th at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Paul Forrest Harward. Juanita was a member of Mebane Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a staple in the Mebane community, showing love to others by her home-cooking as the owner of Arrowhead Restaurant...

Feb 14, 2022

MARGARET WILSON KEPNER Passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022, at the age of 81 at her home in Chapel Hill, NC, with her husband of 58 years, Bob (Robert F.), at her side. Her two children, Chip (Charles F.) and Derek (Derek F.), were close by. Margaret was born on September 20, 1940, in Kernersville, NC. to Gladys...

Feb 13, 2022

John Ware Weathers, age 70, died on February 13, 2022 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC. John was born on March 19, 1951 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late James Flay Weathers, Jr. and Anabel Ware Weathers. He graduated from East Rutherfordton High School in 1969 where he was Senior Class President. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Feb 13, 2022

Carrboro, NC—Barbara Brafford Rubish passed away after her battle with cancer on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 66. Barbara was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and grew up in Chapel Hill. She was the youngest daughter of the late Hal Brafford Sr. and Nell Sherrer Brafford. Barbara lived in Carrboro with her husband Jeffrey Rubish in...

Feb 10, 2022

Mrs. Glenda Yow Mauer, 87, died February 10, 2022. She was born in Guilford County on Feb. 6, 1935 to the late James C. Yow and the late Lillie Mae Brown Yow. She was preceeded in death by her grandson Joshua Binder of Chapel Hill, Sisters Mary Carden of Chapel Hill, Beatrice Gaydou of Timberlake, Doris Stafford of Burlington...

Feb 10, 2022

Julia Warren Allison Johnson of Hillsborough, North Carolina passed away in her home on February 10 at the age of 94. Julia was born on November 16, 1927, in Person County. She attended Aycock School in Cedar Grove for Elementary, Jr. High and High School. Julia lived her life laughing and dancing. Julia met her husband, Odis Johnson, on...

Feb 9, 2022

Adan Rios Beltran, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th at UNC Children's Hospital. He was born on July 1, 2005, in Chapel Hill North Carolina. Adan attended Chapel Hill High School and enjoyed fishing and video games. His favorite pastime was spending time with his parents and two brothers. . Adan loved his family, and he loved...