Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Feb 23, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce that Carol Ann Kujawinski Belt passed away on Friday, February 23rd 2018. Carol was a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and cousin, and friend to many and will be deeply missed. She was always a positive comfort to her family and friends and loved unconditionally. Carol was always there...

Feb 22, 2018

Earl Eugene Walker, 93, of Hillsborough passed away Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at UNC Hospital, Hillsborough with family by his side. He was born March 3, 1924 to Luther and Birtie Walker in Orange County, NC. He is survived by his wife of 16 years Becky Walker, his children Philip (Debbie), David (Gina), of Chapel Hill, NC and Bryan...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Mr. Anthony George Lener, age 52, died on February 21, 2018 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill has been entrusted to care for the Lener family.

Feb 20, 2018

Mr. Robert Julian Leesnitzer (aka Bob or Papa), 85, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was a native of Durham and attended Durham Public schools. He spent his career in the printing business at Golden Belt, Continental Forest and later International Paper where he retired with over 40 years of service....

Feb 16, 2018

On Friday February 16, 2018, Laura Williams left this life much too soon. Laura had just recently celebrated her 50th birthday on January 19. She was a very spiritual woman, who is now resting with her Lord, Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a loving son, Caleb Williams, a loving mother, Lonie Huff, and a loving sister, Donna Johnson. She...

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. Glenwood Claude Scanlon, 89, died Friday afternoon at UNC Hospitals. Mr. Scanlon was born May 1, 1928 in Tupper Lake, New York, the son of the late Felix and Catherine Whitney Scanlon. Mr. Scanlon was educated at Clarkson University, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His wife of 62 years, Mary Jane Scanlon, preceded him in death...

Feb 16, 2018

Alfred Leon Carr, age 90, passed away on February 16, 2018 after an extended period of declining health. He was the son of the late Brodie and Maye Carr. Mr. Carr was the owner/manager of Carr’s Supermarket for many years. He served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War and was an active member...

Feb 16, 2018

Mrs. Jessie Ann King, 61, died Friday at her home in Hillsborough.

Mrs. King is survived by her son, Charles Guthrie, II, and his wife, Magen, of Alabama; sister, Karen Windsor of Alabama; brothers, Leroy and Willie Windsor; and her ex-husband, Charles Guthrie of Hillsborough.

A Mass to celebrate Jessie's life...

Feb 16, 2018

Rasters Junior Young, aged 90, passed away on February 16th, 2018. Rasters, or RJ, was born in Ararat, Virginia and lived in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II from 1945 - 1946. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic in North Carolina until his retirement in the summer...

Feb 14, 2018

Mr. Alan Albert Debevec, age 62, died on February 14, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Feb 12, 2018

Mrs. Marie Katherine Stacy, age 93, died on Feburary 12, 2018 in Pittsboro, NC. Mrs. Stacy was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 22, 1924. Marie grew up and went to school in San Antonio. Mrs. Stacy was a very loving and caring woman who worked for several years as a cook. She and her husband Jimmy Ray...

Feb 11, 2018

Valinda Lou Wrenn Gornto was born July 29, 1937 in Hillsborough, NC and died February 11, 2018 in Durham, NC after a period of declining health. A life -long resident of Hillsborough, Mrs. Gornto retired from Duke University after 40 years in the Benefits & Records Department, "signing up and explaining benefits to people with Masters Degrees & Doctorates...

Feb 9, 2018

LARRY GRAY KNIGHT, son of the late Gray Knight, and Oscar and Kathleen Brewington, was born February 25th 1943. Larry peacefully went to meet his Savior on February 9th. Larry graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1962. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy out of high school and served until 1965. He wed his High School sweetheart, Glenda Terrell,...

Feb 8, 2018

Shelby A. Norwood, 26, was with us only a short time. She was full of life, joy, laughter and compassion. A cheerleader, golfer, Tarheel fan, she never met a cat or kitten she did not love, Shelby touched many lives by always keeping a happy, cheerful smile and always remaining optimistic. She passed away on February 8 at her...

Feb 6, 2018

Benjamin Hamlin Houck, age 62, died at UNC Hospital on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Born in Chapel Hill on July 4, 1955, Ben lived at Spring Glen Retirement Home in Durham, N.C. He had some of the happiest days of his life there, going for coffee, looking at his books on astronomy and maps of all kinds, listening to...

Feb 6, 2018

Richard Alton Carter, 66, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at his home in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born January, 21st, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Betty and Fred Carter. A native of Charlotte, NC, Richard met his first wife in 1972 selling daisies in Athens, GA. He worked at Underground Records...

Feb 5, 2018

Magdalene Hahn died on February 5, of strokes due to amyloid angiopathy. She led an extraordinary life, filled with caring and joy, and was an inspiration to family and friends. Mrs. Hahn was born on January 8, 1931 in Wuppertal-Elberfeld, West Germany, to the late Hermann and Helene Hesse. She told of a happy childhood, but had to become...

Feb 2, 2018

Dr. Michelle Kyle Anderson, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2018 in her home in Durham. Dr. Michelle Anderson was born on September 6, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Dorothy and William H. Anderson. The family later moved to Winterville, North Carolina, where her parents were both respected educators in the...

Jan 29, 2018

Lucy Fasolino, 93, formerly of Mamaroneck, NY, passed away on January 29, 2018. Mrs, Fasolino was born May 16, 1924 in Brooklyn to the late Antonio and Palmina Galgano, the youngest of three girls. She was pre-deceased by her sisters Annie and Francesca. Lucy married Anthony Fasolino on June 27, 1946; they were married for 58 years. She is...