Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Aug 25, 2024

Agnes Neville Rigsbee, 86, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at AuthoraCare Collective in Burlington, NC.

Agnes was born October 12, 1937, to the late Glenn and Tiney Reagan Neville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirley Rigsbee, her son, Rodney Rigsbee, and her sister, Glenda Copeland.

Aug 24, 2024

Ellen Sims Bivins, age 75, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Durham County, North Carolina, she was the youngest of five daughters born to Sidney Lawson Sims and WillerDean Hatcher Sims McKellar. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John T. Bivins, Jr., her sisters, Jeanette Sims Dickey, Sidney Ann Sims Gattis and...

Aug 23, 2024

On August 23, 2024 David “Dave” R. Streeter, of Efland, NC, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with an extended illness.

Dave was born on February 12, 1951, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, to Cecil Streeter and Joyce (Lamont) Fassett. He...

Aug 20, 2024

Lillie Yancey Mangum was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Mebane Assisted Living Center. She was born on December 8, 1938 to the late Thomas and Dorothy Yancey. She was the loving wife of Bobby Mangum for 54years and the proud mother of her two daughters, Debra Coggin (and her husband Jimmy) and Karen...

Aug 19, 2024

Lathan Gilbert "Bert" Tilley was born on August 21,1943 in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina. He passed away in his home on August 19, 2024 surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved son of Loy G Tilley and Lois G Carey and a loving husband to Iris C Tilley for 61 years. Together, they raised...

Aug 17, 2024

Wendy Ellen Jordan MacLeod, 71, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her home in Hillsborough. She was born in Pike, AL to the late William Edward and Louise Jordan. In addition to her parents, Mrs. MacLeod was also predeceased by her husband, Robert Scott MacLeod, and her brothers, William Jordan Jr. and Ned Jordan.

Aug 16, 2024

Wilma Crews, 95, passed away on August 16, 2024 in Chapel Hill, NC. Wilma displayed a Southern cordiality to everyone she knew and met. She commonly greeted both close friends, the newly encountered, and all those in between as “Honey” and “Sweetie”, and they could expect a friendly pat on the arm often accompanied by “I love you”. She...

Aug 16, 2024

Joyce Cashion Greenleese, 93, left her earthly body in the early morning of August 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Capt. William E. Greenleese (USMC), daughter Rhonda, and son-in law Michael Evans. Left to cherish her memory are daughters Brenda Evans of Versailles, KY, and Glenda Kiddoo (Kevin) of Chapel Hill, NC; grandchildren Gareth Evans...

Aug 15, 2024

James L. Olsen of Chapel Hill died peacefully on August 15, 2024. He was 94 years old. Jim was born on June 8, 1930, to Emma and Harold Olsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His mother was a professional seamstress, and his father was a pharmaceutical salesman. He grew up in Minneapolis, spending summers with his grandmother on a family farm...

Aug 15, 2024

Mrs. Beth Tolley Stalls, 83, of Chapel Hill, passed away on August 15th, 2024.

A native of Chowan County, North Carolina, Mrs. Stalls was a retired administrative assistant with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of University United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Stalls; one...

Aug 15, 2024

Herman Aulston King loving husband and father of two went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 15, 2024. Herman is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Connie McAdams King. He is also survived by his daughters Tonni King (Josh), Tina King (Mark), and granddaughters Trinity King, Haley Ellis, Alyssa Ellis (TJ), Baylei Ellis, Cecelia...

Aug 13, 2024

Bryan Anthony Warwick, 32, died August 13, 2024, surrounded by family and friends in his home in Raleigh, NC. He was a fierce advocate for human rights, equality, and justice. He was a loving dog dad, a cultivator of plants, and a world traveler.

He leaves behind his partner, Jon Lewis...

Aug 12, 2024

Douglass Y. Carver, Jr. died surrounded by his family on August 12, 2024, after a short bout with lung cancer.

Doug was born in Durham, NC, on June 4, 1943. He attended Southern High School where he played basketball, baseball, and golf, placing third in the state golf championship his senior year. He married Sondra...

Aug 7, 2024

Katherine (Kat) Thompson Wilkerson Cheek, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2024 with her family at her home. Born January 29, 1937 in Orange County to the late Tom and Becky Thompson, she lived most of her life in Hillsborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Cheek of Chapel Hill, her son, Rocky Wilkerson, stepson...

Aug 6, 2024

James LeRoy Eichel — tender and loving husband, father of three, grandfather of four, and friend to so many — passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at the age of 78 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Jim was born July 8, 1946 to William and Helga Eichel in Viborg, South...

Aug 5, 2024

Michael Watson “Mike” Dawes passed away on 8.05.2024. Mike was kind and very generous with his time, offering his help to all those who needed him. He deeply loved his family and his many friends, and he enjoyed the easy connection he had with all of them. Mike’s son Griffin was his special delight. All who knew Mike loved...

Aug 5, 2024

Randall K. Sather, M.D. died August 5th in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, his home of over 50 years. He was 79 years old.

Dr. Sather spent his formative years in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating from Emory University where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and a member of...

Aug 4, 2024

Charles Ramos of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024 at the age of 84. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.

Charles was born in Manhattan, New York on March 17, 1940 to Carlos Ramos Martinez from Spain and Aurea Ramos Cales from...

Aug 4, 2024

Ms. Sarah Ruth Dunn, 64, of Carrboro, passed away on August 4th, 2024 at her home.

Ms. Dunn was born on March 19th, 1960 in Orange County to the late, James Ray Dunn, Jr. and Bertha Lou Ivey Dunn. She was an administrative assistant with UNC Medical Center for many years....

Aug 1, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine Rose Moriarty, 91, of Chapel Hill passed away on August 1st, 2024.

A Massachusetts native, Mrs. Moriarty was the daughter of the late, Joseph Napoleon and Ulanda Tassanari Chouinard. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she faithfully attended since 1969.

Mrs. Moriarty was preceded...