Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Mar 26, 2020

Mrs. Sandra Rose "Sandy" Hunt passed away on March 26, 2020 in Chapel Hill. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Hunt family.

Mar 24, 2020

Ms. Emmaline Rose Doherty, daughter of Pearl Amy Doherty and the late Thomas Joseph Doherty, died Tuesday afternoon at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. In addition to her mother, Emmie is survived by her brother, Ethan Michael Doherty of Chapel Hill; aunt, Carolyn McClaskey Greenwood, of Florida; uncle, Robert Doherty, and his wife, Chris, of Texas; and a host...

Mar 24, 2020

Mr. Mack Thomas Williams, 81, husband of the late Rebecca Pearson Williams, died at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. - Matthew 23:12 Mr. Williams was born and raised in Orange County, the son of the late Thomas Arthur and Grace...

Mar 23, 2020

Mrs. Virginia Craft, age 90, formerly of Asheboro, NC, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at home in Orange County, NC. Mrs. Craft was born October 30, 1929, in the Cedar Grove community of Randolph County, NC. She graduated from Farmer School in 1947. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. Her life revolved around meeting the needs of...

Mar 21, 2020

Chapel Hill - Mr. Edwin L. Pierce died at his home on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betsy Womble Pierce, of the home; his son, Gaston Pierce, and his wife, Jamie, of Chapel Hill; and his grandsons, Mason and Gunner Pierce. The family will have a private graveside service. In...

Mar 20, 2020

James Henry Diggs (Jim) 3/7/1926 - 3/20/2020 age 94, residing in Chapel Hill, NC (native of Chatham County) passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro, NC. Jim was born at home in Chatham County to his parents Charles Lewis Diggs and Ada Williams Diggs. His siblings Mary Ward Hunt, Katherine Staunton, Edith Page, and...

Mar 19, 2020

Chapel Hill - Mrs. Margaret McCarthy Miller, 75, wife of Gary E. Miller, died March 19, 2020 at her home. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Miller is survived by her son, Michael Raymond Miller, and his wife, Joann Impallaria, of Warren. MA; daughter, Shannon Hathaway, of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Timothy Dalton Hathaway, and his wife, Alison Beals Hathaway,...

Mar 16, 2020

Janet Boatright Wheeler of Efland, North Carolina passed away at home March 16, 2020. She was originally from Durham, North Carolina and graduated from Southern High School. Janet retired from Major Business Systems of Hillsborough, NC. She was married to her soul mate and best friend, Russell Wheeler for 36 years. She is survived by her husband Clarence "Russell"...

Mar 15, 2020

Lloyd Douglas Shrader of 115 Jones Creek Place, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on March 15, 2020 at Brookdale Meadowmont Senior Living Center. He was 84 years old. Doug was born on November 6, 1935 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Agnes Watkins Shrader and William Wesley Shrader, a former pastor of University Baptist Church in Chapel...

Mar 15, 2020

Mr. John Thomas Stewart passed away at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 73. Arrangements are incomplete now. A complete obituary will be posted when available. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to assist the Stewart family.

Mar 13, 2020

Obituary of Cindy Riley Pearson Cindy Riley Pearson of Snow Camp, NC passed away March 13, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC following a sudden medical event on March 8th. Cindy was surrounded by family when she gained her wings. Cindy was born on April 4, 1959 and grew up in Hillsborough, NC. Cindy worked for...

Mar 12, 2020

Clarence “Jack” Dew Knight Jr., 76, of Hillsborough, NC passed away on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC. Jack was born in 1943 to the late Clarence “Buck” Knight Sr., former Sheriff of Orange County, and Kathryn Bivins Knight in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Hillsborough High in 1962 and The University of Georgia...

Mar 9, 2020

Chapel Hill - Mr. William Dee Blake, Jr. "Bill", passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 9, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1945 in Durham, to the late William Dee Blake, past Chief of the Chapel Hill Police Department, and Grace Johnson Blake. Bill is survived by his daughters, Leslie Blake of Hillsborough; Karen...

Mar 9, 2020

Chapel Hill - Ms. Giancarla Cecilia Miele, 75, died at UNC Hoapitals on Monday, March 9, 2020. Giancarla is survived by her brother, Richard Miele of Alexandria, VA; sister, Candy Verrilli, and her husband, Mark, of Manassas, VA; nephews, Derek Verrilli, Nick Verrilli, and his wife, Marie, Ryan Verrilli, and his financee, Maya; and her great nieces and nephews,...

Mar 7, 2020

Mar 6, 2020

Joyce Ann Proctor Weiser, 85, passed away peacefully in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on March 6, 2020. She was born July 9, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, and lived in Washington and Northern Virginia until her retirement to Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 2005. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, George Thomas Weiser. Mrs. Weiser...

Mar 1, 2020

Eleanor Lockamy Williams of Hillsborough, North Carolina died Sunday, March 1st following a brief illness. She was a very young 91. Eleanor was born on August 16th, 1928 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to her parents, Guy and Gertrude Lockamy and a sister, Carolyn. She grew up near the coast and would love all things ocean for her entire life....

Feb 29, 2020

On the morning of February 29, surrounded by family, Shelia Frances McGee passed away at UNC Chapel Hill. She was 64 years old. Shelia leaves behind her sons,Brian Chambers (Ashley) and Eric Chambers; Grandchildren, Kiarra Chambers and Tyler Mangum; Sisters, Wanda McGhee and Priscilla McGhee; Brothers, Wayne McGhee, Gordon McGhee and Norman McGhee, as well as several nieces and...

Feb 24, 2020

Thomas E. Sharpe, 74 of Graham, NC was called home by his Lord on February 24, 2020 at the Durham VA Hospital. Mr. Sharpe was born on March 7, 1945 to the late Fred and Edith Sharpe in Durham, NC. He graduated from Hillsborough High in 1963. Mr. Sharpe was drafted to the Army and served his country in...

Feb 24, 2020

William Alfred Scott of Chapel Hill, passed away February 24, 2020 at home after a brief illness. He was born on April 12th, 1950 in Durham and was a lifelong resident of Chapel Hill. Billy is survived by his daughters, Courtney Scott Lawrence (Turner) Chapel Hill, Jennifer Cox (Mason); grandchildren, Emory Fox, Jack Lawrence, Mackenzie, Mason and Mary Scott...