OBITUARIES
George Sykes
Jun 4, 2017
Hillsborough, NC - George "Cowboy" Sykes, Sr., 66, of Hillsborough, NC, passed away on the morning of June 4, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He graduated from Orange High School in 1969 and went on to attend North Carolina State University, as well as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is survived by his wife of...
Joanne Lajoie Pressley
Jun 3, 2017
Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is serving the Pressley family. Arrangements are pending.
Terry Karas
May 30, 2017
Arrangements are pending at this time. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is honored to serve the Karas family.
Allen Riva
May 29, 2017
In Raynham, May 29, 2017 Allen A. Riva husband of the late Kim (Pace) Riva died at All American Assisted Living at the age of 59. Born and educated in Taunton, Allen was the son of the late Alexander and Alice (Brattie) Riva. Allen was a retired postal carrier for the US Postal Service. He was the brother of...
Margaret Herndon Blake
May 24, 2017
Margaret Dale (Herndon) Blake, 91, of Hampstead, formerly of Southern Pines, died at home on Wednesday, May 24, surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was born in 1926 in Bethel, N.C. She was the daughter of John and Lena Mae Herndon. Her mother was the postmistress of Black Creek, N.C., where her father was the town barber...
Jacob Hardee
May 23, 2017
Chapel Hill - Jacob Carson Hardee, 88, of Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill passed away at his home with his family by his side. Jake overcame a long list of health obstacles, through the years. He attended Chapel Hill High School and served in the US Army from 1950 - 1952. He worked various UNC-Chapel Hill jobs, including Chapel Hill...
Ralph Medcalf
May 23, 2017
Ralph Medcalf, age 77, died on May 23, 2017 at UNC Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Medcalf was born on August 24, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Ralph and Helen Medcalf. Ralph went to Greenhills High School where he excelled in sports. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University. He lettered there...
Estelle Mabry
May 21, 2017
Estelle O'Berry Mabry Chapel Hill - Estelle O'Berry "Stelle" Mabry, 68, of Chapel Hill, died May 21, 2017 at her residence. Stelle grew up in Laurinburg and graduated from Laurinburg High School, Class of '67. She attended Agnes Scott and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, earning a BA in Political Science. Stelle developed multiple sclerosis in...
Claire Parker
May 21, 2017
Funeral arrangements are pending for Claire Marie Parker, age 88 died Sunday May 21, 2017. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Parker Family.
Pauline Ramsey
May 20, 2017
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Pauline Ramsey, 82, 25 Mulberry Lane,...
David Bohner
May 19, 2017
David Emerson Bohner, age 74, died May 19, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Arrangements are pending. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Bohner Family.
Julia Webster Bray
May 18, 2017
Julia Rebecca Bray, 97, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. She is survived by her daughters Sylvia Greenlee (Jim) of Durham, Gloria Dunagan (Larry) of Goulds, Florida, Patsy Day (Gary) of Sebring, Florida and a son George Wing of Wilmington, Vermont. She was blessed...
Robert Efland
May 17, 2017
Robert "Bobby" Fleming Efland died in his home on May 17, 2017 in Efland, NC due to complications following Congestive Heart Failure. He was 87 years old. Mr. Efland was born on October 5, 1929 in Efland, NC, the ninth of ten children, to his parents John and Bessie Efland. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a...
Samuel Gibbs
May 16, 2017
Columbus Samuel Gibbs March 17, 1944 - May 16, 2017 Columbus "Sam" Gibbs of Hillsborough, NC, 73, passed away on Tuesday morning May 16 at 9:37am while in the Durham VA Hospital. He was born in Engelhard, Hyde County, NC. He was the youngest of 9 children born to Charles Olian Gibbs and Caddie Dell Gibbs. Sam was enrolled...
Roger Stephenson
May 14, 2017
Roger was born on 11/23/1937 in Santé Fe, New Mexico to William Carl and Vora Ella Stephenson. He died at home on May 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Lucile Thomas Stephenson and two infant sons, Randy Neil Stephenson and Michael Stephenson. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Bobbie) Alford Stephenson,...
Geraldine Lunsford
May 13, 2017
Geraldine Parker Lunsford, born August 12, 1940, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at her home of 41 years. Geraldine was a lifelong member and pillar of the Walnut Grove Community. She grew up as one of nine children on a Walnut Grove farm and dairy, being the last surviving member of the family. Geraldine was married for...
Matthew Finzen
May 12, 2017
Arrangements for Matthew Finzen, Age 29 will be handled by Monte's Chapel Of The Hills, 330 Red Hill Avenue, San Anselmo, CA 94960.
Charlene Nelson
May 11, 2017
Carlene "Billie" Mae Nelson, 86 of Apex, NC died Thursday May 11, 2017. Final arrangements are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home, 1123 West Main Street, Leesburg, Florida. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the family.
Dorothy Pannell-Martin
May 9, 2017
Dorothy "Dot" McKinnie Pannell Martin (born 6/10/1935), 81 years old, beloved wife of Clyde H. Martin, died on May 9, 2017. A memorial service will be held June 10 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Chapel Hill, NC, with the Reverend Barrett Freeman officiating. There will be a private burial at the Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being...
James Rives
May 8, 2017
James "Jim" Travis Rives, 82, of Chapel Hill passed away, Monday, May 8, 2017 at his home, with his family by his side. Jim was born December 10, 1934 in Louisville, MS, to the late Eston and Maudie Woodson Rives. He served in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard with his last duty assignment as...
