OBITUARIES
Archie Lee Stephens
Oct 20, 2021
Archie Lee Stephens, passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Duke University School of Medicine. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assiting the Stephens Family. .
Andy Clifton Walker
Oct 20, 2021
Andy “Drew” Walker, 27, of Mebane, passed away at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He is the son of Freddie Lee Walker and Angela Clifton Walker and he was born in Reidsville, North Carolina on July 29, 1994. He attended BreakThrough Community Church and enjoyed volunteering at Living Free Ministries and at the Shalom...
Cheryl Ann Wall
Oct 19, 2021
Cheryl Ann Loyer, 56, of Mebane, passed away at her residence on October 19, 2021 at 6:58pm surrounded her family. Cheryl was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to David Raymond Loyer and Jo Ann Wilson Loyer, both deceased. Cheryl is survived by; one sister, Donna Marie Loyer of Mebane, one brother, David Loyer of Raleigh. She is also survived by...
Teresia Oakley
Oct 17, 2021
Teresia “Joan” Oakley, 74, of Prospect Hill, North Carolina passed away on October 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1947 to Lewis Martin Hamlett and Alice Elizabeth Willis Hamlett, both deceased. She was the loving wife of Mr. Wayne Oakley and she was of the Christian Faith. Other than her husband, she is survived...
Peter Allan Rieth
Oct 15, 2021
Peter Rieth passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday October 15th, 2021. His absence leaves an impossibly large void in our lives, but his presence is still felt in the impact his spirit has had on his wife, family, and friends. We all have a part of him with us, elements of his personality that are reflected...
Carmell Larue Hardee
Oct 14, 2021
Carmell LaRue Hardee passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2021. She is preceded by her parents Josephine Allen Davis, Roy Allen and Chester Davis her stepdad. She was also preceded by her husband Jacob Carson Hardee, daughter Patricia Newton Stanley, sister Eva Mae Harris and two brothers Baby Allen and Jasper Allen. Mrs Hardee is survived by...
Carolyn Kirkman
Oct 12, 2021
Carolyn always went by Carol. She was born in Chatham County, Georgia to the late Cleo and Flo Harnage. Carol and Wayne met in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1946, while she was working in a restaurant as a waitress. On April 15, 1965 the were married on tax day so that Wayne would never forget their anniversary. Wayne...
Sara Ann Leija
Oct 12, 2021
Sara Ann was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 2, 1973 the daughter of Jose Luis and Sylvia Sarabia. She was a housewife and mother of two girls, Samantha and Alexis Leija and was married for thirty years to Julio Leija. She lived in West Hillsborough for the past twenty years. A celebration of life service will be...
Joseph F. Prendergast, Jr.
Oct 9, 2021
Joseph F. Prendergast, Jr. (Joe) passed away peacefully on October 9, the day after his 98th birthday, with family at his bedside, in Charlotte, NC. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren consider ourselves lucky for the time with Dad/Grandpa/Great Grandpa and are grateful his sense of humor was on display his entire life. We treasure the time with him, the...
Jarred Beau Bennett
Oct 8, 2021
On October 8, 2021, Jarred Beau Bennett of Hillsborough, NC died at Duke University Hospital from an intracranial brain hemorrhage. Compounding this profound and unexpected loss, October 8 was also his 10th wedding anniversary with his wife, Lauren. Through their grief, Beau's mother, brother, and wife all sat with him at the hospital, held him close, and grappled with...
Matthew Justin Blake
Oct 5, 2021
Matthew (Matt) Justin Blake, 39, passed away October 5, 2021, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Matt loved his family dearly and had many amazing friends. He especially loved spending time with them around a campfire. He was an Eagle Scout and a devoted Tar Heel fan. Matt loved animals (particularly horses and dogs), traveling, the beach, the lake,...
David "Doug" Terry
Oct 4, 2021
David “Doug” Terry of Durham passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Duke University Hospital. Doug was born in Raleigh, NC to Cyrus David Terry and Hazel Ruth Terry, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Barbara G. Terry, two sons, Chris and Stephen Terry and five grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October...
Gregory Lee Starling
Sep 27, 2021
Mr. Gregory Lee Starling, age 32, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is helping the Starling family.
Carl Dewey Taylor
Sep 24, 2021
Carl Dewey Taylor, a man of uncommon kindness and a consummate Tar Heel, died suddenly on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home in Chapel Hill. Born in Gatesville, NC on June 18, 1945, Carl was the third son of Daisy Greene Taylor and James Edward Taylor. The first in his family to attend college, Carl sent himself to...
John Lassiter Sanders
Sep 22, 2021
John Lassiter Sanders was born June 30, 1927, to David Hardy and Louie Jane Lassiter Sanders in Four Oaks, NC. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ann Beal Sanders, and children Tracy Sanders Justus and her late husband, Tom Justus; Jane Nesbit Sanders and her late husband Howard Goldstein; William Hardy Sanders and his wife, Emma...
Johnny Thomas Holder
Sep 21, 2021
Mr. Johnny T. Holder, 67, of 1233 Jeffries Cross Rd. in Burlington passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1954 to the late Rex A. Holder and Dolly Partin Holder, both deceased. Johnny was married to Mrs. Sherry Holder. He was employed with General Electric, Durham Public Schools and Environmental...
Anne R Connolly
Sep 20, 2021
Mrs. Anne R. Connoly passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete. Walker's Funeral Home of Hillsborough is assisting the family.
