Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jun 24, 2025

Phyllis H. Plummer passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025 at her home in White Cross surrounded by those she loved most. She was born on July 11, 1952 to Rebecca “Polly” Hearn and Jesse Hearn in Chatham County, NC. Phyllis married her husband Paul Plummer Jr. on July 10, 1982. Together they went through many of life’s twists and...

Jun 22, 2025

Deborah “Debby” Jane Kremer of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away peacefully after an extended illness on June 22, 2025. Debby was born on January 23, 1949 in Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she met her future husband at Liberty High School. She and Don were married on June 27, 1970 after she graduated from Kutztown University with a...

Jun 19, 2025

Rickey Bailey, 69 of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on June 19, 2025. Born on May 5, 1956 in Seattle, Washington, Rickey lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his community, and the young athletes he mentored throughout the years.

Rickey was a devoted husband to Wanda Bailey and a loving father to his daughter Amy Bailey Kennedy and...

Jun 16, 2025

Violet Faye Gibson Brown, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, at Our Promise Care Home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was 77 years old.

Born on May 5, 1948, to Gerald and Gloris Gibson. She dedicated her professional life to teaching at Pine Hall School in Stokes County, NC, where she was a...

Jun 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, Robert Ronald Vick. Many knew him as “Ron” or in his earlier years as “Ronnie.” He was born in Chapel Hill, NC on December 1938. Saturday, June 14th, 2025, he passed away surrounded by his entire family at the age of 86 years old. He was...

Jun 13, 2025

John Stephen (Steve) Mackey , age 77, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, NC, following a brief illness.

Steve was born and raised in Birmingham, AL, son of the late Jack McCoy Mackey and the late Juanita Ballard Mackey. When Steve turned 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as Sgt in Vietnam 1968-69....

Jun 11, 2025

Dr. Leonard Alden Parker Jr. (Al) died in his Chapel Hill home on June 11, 2025.

Al was born to Naomi and Leonard Parker on September 26, 1944, in Lumberton, NC.

Because his father was a career naval officer, Al's childhood was spent traveling with his parents, including time in London. When his family returned to the states, Al attended high school...

Jun 10, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Bourn, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2025. Born on September 14, 1944, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. 

Throughout his childhood, Ron’s father’s career led his family on adventures living in various places including California, Minnesota, and Germany. After many years on the move, they settled down in Saunderstown,...

Jun 7, 2025

Stephanie Ann Vierra passed away on June 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and meaningful moments spent with those closest to her. She had a deep appreciation for life’s adventures, whether it was traveling to new places, casting a fishing line on a quiet afternoon, or simply enjoying the company of family and friends.

Stephanie was a proud...

Jun 4, 2025

Norman Nathaniel Barbee was born in Carrboro, North Carolina, on December 22, 1929, to the late Alfred David Barbee, Sr, and Velcie Rogers Barbee. He departed his life on June 4, 2025, after a brief illness, having lived 95 years. Norman was a proud member of the Strayhorn and Barbee family, whose contributions to the community spanned generations.

He attended Lincoln...

Jun 4, 2025

Phala Hicks Walters, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at UNC Hillsborough Campus. Phala was born on June 8, 1940 to the late Perry N. and Marree Hicks. On May 5, 1956, she married her beloved husband, the late John C. Walters. 

Phala is survived by two sons, John M. Walters and James M. Walters, both of Chapel...

Jun 2, 2025

Brian James McVeigh Jr., age 32, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Pittsboro, NC.

He was born February 4th, 1993, to father Brian James McVeigh Sr. and mother Sheila Kerr Maccubbin in Durham County, NC. He received his High School Diploma from Carrboro High School and worked for Genesco, Inc. Brian attended St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church in Chapel Hill,...

2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Freddy Dickey on April 24, 2025. Freddy was raised in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where he developed a love for fishing and hunting at a young age. He attended Orange High School where he excelled in sports. His favorite sports were football and basketball. After he left school, he joined the...

May 26, 2025

Marcia Elizabeth Seume Hanson passed away on May 26, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC. Marcia was born on January 2, 1946 in Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Miles O. Arman; her father, Richard H. Seume; her mother, Mary Troutman Seume; her brother, Richard H. Seume, Jr. and her sister, Mary Ann Seume Cate. She is...

May 26, 2025

Robert Hudson Wallace, 90, of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away after a brief illness on May 26, 2025 in Durham, NC.

Bob was born in Atlanta, GA on May 27, 1934 to the late Clyde Jackson Wallace and Iva Mae Little Wallace. Bob graduated from Athens High School in Athens, GA, before attending the University of Georgia, where he lettered in...

May 21, 2025

Robert (Bob) Bigelow passed away peacefully in the presence of family on May 21, 2025. Bob was born November 25, 1947 to Dorothy and Cecil Bigelow. He spent his most of his youth and young adult life in Mankato, MN. He found a love of athletics early on and usually had a ball in his hand, whether playing a sport...

May 19, 2025

May 13, 2025

Judy Harris Lineberry, a cherished member of her community, was born on October 23, 1944, in Cabarrus, North Carolina. She spent her life as a devoted friend and family member, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Judy passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, in Chatham, North Carolina, at the age of 80.

Judy is survived by her...

May 11, 2025

Brenda Kay Riley Snipes passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025 at Compass Health & Rehab at Hawfields in Mebane, NC. She was born on July 13, 1947 in Alamance County, NC, to parents Tilton P. Riley and Virgie Madison Snipes. Brenda was predeceased by her husband Weldon A. Snipes, Jr, her parents and several brothers. Survivors include her son...

May 11, 2025

Loretta Bernice Chegash, age 90, of Chatham Ridge Assisted Living, 114 Polk’s Village Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, was born July 17, 1934, in New Kensington, PA, the daughter of Anna Sexcinski. She passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, of natural causes.

Loretta is survived by her children: Thomas John Chegash Jr. (Karen), Tina Marie Oakley (Donald),...