OBITUARIES
Peyton Leann Hawkins
Aug 3, 2018
Peyton Leann Hawkins A moment in our arms...a lifetime in our hearts. Peyton Leann Hawkins, infant daughter of Melissa Jo Compton and James Curtis Hawkins Jr., was stillborn on August 3, 2018, at UNC Women’s Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Though Peyton never spent any time with us, she touched many of our lives. Her survivors include her parents,...
Russell Brummitt
Aug 2, 2018
Mr. Russell “Elliott” Brummitt, 85, died Thursday morning at Chatham Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by his family. Elliott was born on June 8, 1933 to the late James Russell Brummitt and Blanche Ethel Eakes in Henderson, NC. Elliott grew up in Henderson on his family farm with two older sisters. Upon graduating from high school as valedictorian of his...
David Hill, Ii
Aug 1, 2018
David Dees Hill, II, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Visitation will be 1-2:30 PM on Saturday, August 11 at Walker's Funeral Home in Hillsborough, NC. The memorial service will follow at 2:30 PM in Walker's Funeral Chapel. David was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on October 31, 1978....
George Goldbeck
Jul 31, 2018
George Amaldo Goldbeck, 67, died July 31, 2018 at Duke University Hospital following a brave and valiant fight against cancer. He was born May 9, 1951 in Roswell, NM to the late Lt. Col. Emil B.A. Goldbeck and Dorothy Ward. George graduated from Western Guilford High School in 1969. He attended East Carolina University and graduated with a degree...
Gordon Flake
Jul 30, 2018
On July 30th, 2018, Dr. Gordon P. Flake passed away at home. In June he was found to have multiple myeloma withlight chain amyloidosis, involving kidneys, heart, and many other sites. The cardiac amyloidosis progressed rapidly,leading to heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Cristina, as well as 5 wonderful children - Stuart, Margo,...
Jackie Marie Hollars
Jul 29, 2018
Jackie A Hollars, 64, of Mebane NC, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2018 at Duke Medicine Pavilion. Jackie will be forever remembered by her husband of 36 years, Johnnie Hollars of Mebane NC and by their children Christopher Dwayne Hollars(Carrie) of SC, Jamie Lee Buntin(Brad) of Burlington, Jewel Lynn Hollars (Richard) of Burlington, Christopher...
Gary Llewellyn Garrison
Jul 28, 2018
Mr. Gary Garrison, age 82 of Mebane, died on Saturday July 28, 2018 at his residence. Gary was born June 7, 1935 in Adrian, Michigan to Llewellyn A. and Ilah G.. Garrison. Gary graduated from Adrian High School. He spent three years working for his father in the sign business in Adrian. He then joined the staff of the...
Thomas Spencer
Jul 28, 2018
Thomas Spencer died on July 28, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Durham. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.
Evelyn Joan Lamorte
Jul 27, 2018
Mrs. Joan Smith Lamorte, age 89, passed away on July 28, 2018 at her home in Durham. Mrs. Lamorte was born on July 17, 1929 in Greensboro, PA to Dwayne and Evelyn Smith. Mrs. Lamorte is survived by her three daughters, Claudia Lamorte of Chapel Hill, Kathleen Lamorte and Alex Lamorte both of Durham. A funeral mass will be...
Miguel Flores
Jul 25, 2018
Mr. Miguel Flores , age 79 of Mebane died on July 25, 2018 at the SECU Jim and Betsy Ryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC. Mr. Flores was born on July 5, 1939 in El Salvador to Norberto Melendez and Rosa Flores. He is survived by his wife Marina Flores, two sons, Ernesto Flores of Mebane and son, William...
Marie Grubb Walker
Jul 20, 2018
Prospect Hill, NC—Marie Grubb Walker of Prospect Hill, NC, passed away on July 20, 2018 at the home. Marie Walker was born in Alamance County, to her parents, Frank and Edith S. Grubb, both deceased. She was married for 52 years to Tommy H. Walker, who survives. After years of working in the textile industry and as a CNA,...
John Roquemore, Jr.
Jul 19, 2018
Mr. John Carlton Rowumore, Jr., age 85, a resident of Chapel Hill passed away on July 19, 2018 at Durham Regent Independent Living. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 10:00AM at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington, GA. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to assist John's family.
J. Paul Cheek, Jr.
Jul 18, 2018
Junius Paul Cheek Jr, of Chapel Hill, NC, died suddenly on 18th July 2018, just two weeks short of his 79th birthday. A 24 year veteran of the US Navy, Paul Jr., as he was known, was the son of Junius Paul Cheek Sr. and Roma Sawyer Cheek. He is survived by daughter Lisa Cheek and husband Chris Johnson...
Connie Leah Tanner
Jul 14, 2018
Connie L. Tanner, 72 of Burlington North Carolina died on Saturday July 14, 2018 at Duke University Hospital in Durham NC. The family will hold a private Celebration of Life Service. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
Frank Groppo
Jul 10, 2018
Frank Anthony Groppo Frank A. Groppo, "Titi", 88, of Efland, NC and formerly of Kinnelon, NJ peacefully transitioned from this life on July 10, 2018 surrounded, in love, by his family. Frank was born to Italian immigrant parents, Antonio and Marie Elena Groppo in 1929 and graduated from St. Cecelia High School in Englewood, NJ, where he was proud...
William Hogan
Jul 6, 2018
William “Bob” Robert Hogan Bob passed away unexpectedly after complications with lung cancer on July 6, 2018. He was born March 1st, 1942, to the late Ethel and Clyde Hogan. Bob grew up on a family farm in Chapel Hill, with his parents, brother Tommy and sister Barbara Jean. Bob ventured out early in life, living in Atlanta and...
Annie Nunn
Jul 5, 2018
Ms. Annie Virginia Nunn, 91, died July 5, 2018 at Signature Healthcare in Chapel Hill following complications from a stroke. Ms. Nunn was born July 11, 1926 to the late William and Annie Blackwood Nunn in Durham County. A lifelong resident of Orange County, Ms. Nunn worked for 45 years as a Claims Adjuster for Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She...
Dorothy Dare Richards
Jul 4, 2018
Dorothy Dare Richards of Metairie, LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 4th, 2018 at the age of 95. Mrs. Richards was born on April 16, 1923 in Carthage, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents the late Harlow Earl Stalker (b 1899) and the late Virginia Dare McMurran (b 1906), by her beloved husband of 62...
Thomas Wheeley
Jul 2, 2018
Mr. Thomas Vernon Wheeley, II, 51, died Monday, July 2, 2018. He was a native of Hillsborough and attended the Orange County Schools and the Alamance County Schools. At the age of 17 he began his career in construction. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working with wood and making things. Thomas enjoyed fishing, doing cowboy re-enactments, and...
Darrell Staley
Jun 29, 2018
Mr. Darrell Wayne Staley, 51, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2018. He was a carpenter, artist, and mechanic. He never met a stranger. He is survived by his father, John Staley, step-father, Lane M. Parker, five sisters, Melissa Staley, M. Lynn Hill, Maggie A. Staley, Mandy Staley and Mary Staley Manning; two step-brothers, Buddy Parker and Chris Parker; step-sister,...
