Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Feb 8, 2022

Nancy Lloyd Pendergraft Campbell September 22, 1937 – February 8, 2022 On February 8th, Nancy Campbell passed away peacefully after several months of declining health. Nancy worked at the University of North Carolina’s Faculty Club for thirty years. She was a former member of the Jaycees in Chapel Hill, an active member of the Golden Generations reunion committee, and...

Feb 5, 2022

Words cannot convey how young at heart and vivacious Carol was. She was loved by many and her village rallied around her to make sure her final months were filled with as much humor and love as possible. Carol was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, where her extended family still lives. She left the snow as soon as she...

Feb 5, 2022

Guy Damon Janney Sr. passed away on Saturday February 5, 2022 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Lee Janney and Leomie Shively Janney, his first wife Barbara Stroop Janney and a daughter Pam Thornburg. He is survived by his wife Alice Janney and his children Guy Janney Jr. and wife Shirley, Stephanie and...

Feb 2, 2022

Margaret (Marge) Welch passed away in her sleep at her assisted living facility in Chapel Hill, NC, February, 2022.

A stroke survivor and mother of 3, Marge was a devoted wife to her husband Larry and mother to her sons, Jeff, Mark and Jason.

A knack for always being there for...

Feb 2, 2022

Leroy Laws passed away on Wenesday, February 2, 2022 at Duke Raleigh. His obituary is incomplete at this time. He will have a graveside service on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Little River Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 1:00 PM.

Jan 31, 2022

Dr. Clarence Almon Bailey, Jr (89) of Durham, NC passed away on January 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Selma, NC on August 6, 1932, to Clarence and Lois Bailey. Clarence graduated from Selma High School in 1950 and completed his Bachelor of Science at Duke University in 1954. He received a medical...

Jan 30, 2022

Mrs. Betty Layton passed away at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the age of 89. Betty was born on August 29, 1932 in Chapel Hill to the late Walter B. and Fannie M. Williams. She later married Allen L. Layton and they spent many years caring for their family...

Jan 29, 2022

Peggy A. Wynn, 90, of Mebane passed away at Brookshire Nursing Home on Saturday, January 29, 2022 following a decline in health. Peggy was born on May 19, 1931 in Hurdle Mills. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Chalmers and Lora Neal Allison. She retired from Technical Precision Plastics in Mebane. She was a lifelong member of...

Jan 28, 2022

Janece C. Radabaugh, 86, died at home with her loving daughters at her side on January 28, 2022. Jan was born on October 10, 1935 in Pittsford, Michigan, to the late Claude and Elfrieda Julian and was one of five children. Jan went to Pittsford High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching and master’s degree in counseling...

Jan 27, 2022

Dortch Bass Smith was born on February 5, 1952 and passed on January 27, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband Clarence "Chief" Smith, her mother Annie Bass Downey, father Larry Bass, step-father Zack Downey, step-mother Gladys Bass and brother Ronald Bass. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Billy and Lisa Smith, step daughter Sandra Woods, grandsons...

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. Jack Wallace Neville, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Neville family.

Jan 27, 2022

Jim (Jim Bob) passed away unexpectedly on Jan 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Duke University Hospital. He was born September 6, 1965 to the late Garland Jean Nichols. An Air Force brat, Jim traveled around the world with his parents, but home was always the family farm in Chapel Hill established by his maternal grandparents Clyde...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Samuel Thiron Hinson of Hillsborough, NC passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was the son of C.G. Hinson and Myra Dodson Hinson, both deceased. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Josephine Hinson, three sons; Clay Hinson, Bent Hinson and John Hinson “Terri”, a special cousin Jo Ann Hoyler, two nieces; Myra Maness...

Jan 25, 2022

Ruth Ann Bankhead Schaefer of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends on January 24, 2022, at the age of 53 years old. Ruth is survived by her husband Philippe (Phil) Schaefer of Chapel Hill, NC; parents Royce and Sharon Bankhead of Franklin, TN;...

Jan 24, 2022

Elaine Preece Norwood died on January 24th at her home in Chapel Hill, NC . She was an eternal optimist and led an active life her entire 81 years, especially the last 3, after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in sharing flowers, vegetables and plants with her many friends....

Jan 24, 2022

Eric Brandon Chambers, 42, passed away unexpectedly January 24th, 2022. Eric was born May 31st, 1979 to the late Shelia McGhee and Marshall Chambers. He is survived by his beloved daughter Kiarra Chambers, brother Brian Chambers (Ashley), nephew Tyler Mangum, and many loved ones. Eric will always be remembered for his love of guitars, trucks, cars, music, and being...

Jan 23, 2022

Arthur "Art" Gerald Culbreth - Hillsborough, NC. November 5, 1933 - January 23, 2022. Arthur Gerald Culbreth, 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022. Arthur is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judy Wrenn Culbreth, his children; Angie Autry of Fayetteville, Beverly Huckabee of Fayetteville, Glenda Hern (Dennis) of Seminole, Florida, Gerald Culbreth...

Jan 21, 2022

Randy Joe Bowers, 59, of Hillsborough passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home after a hard fought battle. Randy was born in Alamance County, but he lived his entire life in the Orange Grove community. Randy is survived by his soulmate and wife of 39 years, Laurie Welch Bowers. Randy was a true Southern outdoorsman. He loved...

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. Htoo Pwe passed away on January 20, 2022. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Pwe family.

Jan 19, 2022

Lisa Anne Dorothy Palko Lawson, age 46, passed from this life January 19, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Lisa was born January 31, 1975 to Stephen & Carol Palko in Freehold, New Jersey. When she was 5 her family moved to Monroe, Louisiana where she lived until she graduated college. Lisa attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe and...