Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Feb 9, 2016

Gregory Campbell McCallum, 51, of Durham, N.C., died Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Born on May 3, 1964, Gregory was the son of Martel B. and Ophelia McLean McCallum of Rowland, NC. He is survived by his brothers, Al McCallum and wife Christy of Woodruff, SC, and Stuart McCallum and wife Kay of Rowland, NC, his nephew, Justin Reaves of...

Feb 9, 2016

Marjorie Woods died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 AM at Walker's Funeral Home in Hillsborough. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Saturday also.

Feb 7, 2016

Larry Champion (68), beloved husband of Karen Sanders Raleigh, was born in Mckeesport, PA to parents James and Margaret Y. (Dobie) Champion. The family moved to Oshkosh, WI, where Larry graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1965. Larry attended the University of Wisconsin as an undergraduate and continued at UW through medical school and residency. Larry moved to the...

Feb 6, 2016

Linda Clark Mann, age 75 of Carrboro, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6th, 2016. She was surrounded by her family and friends during her final days. She worked with her husband as the Owners and Operators of Mann's Body Shop in Carrboro for 45 years. She is survived by her spouse of 54 years, Terrell Mann; her...

Feb 6, 2016

Carolyn LaCour Primeaux, of Hillsborough NC, passed away February 6, 2016. She was born on January 15, 1946 to Lester D. LaCour and Carrie Brass LaCour. She grew up in the Los Angeles area and spent summers with family in Louisiana and Iowa. After attaining her Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Cal State Fullerton, she gained employment...

Feb 6, 2016

Chrystal Gayle Duggins Shepard, 38, passed away February 6, 2016 surround by her family. She was born in Alamance County on March 7, 1977 to Debra McBane Duggins and Ronald Duggins. In addition to her parents those left to cherish Chrystal's memory include her loving husband of 11 years, Richard Shepard; sons, Austin Bowling, Christian Bowling, Matthew Bowling; sister,...

Feb 5, 2016

John Fulton Pendergrass, age 67 of Chapel Hill, passed away early on the morning of February 5, 2016. Both family and friends will remember John for his spirit, off-beat wit, and deep caring for his fellow man. John was born to William Roper Pendergrass, Jr. and Jacqueline Fleet Pendergrass in Durham, NC on February 23, 1948, The oldest of...

Feb 5, 2016

Daisy Lee Crabtree Jump May 17, 1921 - February 5, 2016 Daisy was born on May 17, 1921 in Wake Forest NC . She is the daughter of the late Garland (Sug) and Bessie Crabtree. She grew up and spent her whole life in Hillsborough where she was a charter member of the West Hillsborough Church of God. Church...

Feb 5, 2016

Bruce Boyd Chappell, Jr., 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Chapel Hill on February 5, 2016. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served both UNC and Duke Hospitals as an administrator. He is survived by his mother, Aggie; sister, Peggy; brother-in-law, Bill; nieces Natalie and Samantha; nephew, Ben; and cousins Teri and...

Feb 4, 2016

Albert Cunningham Moore died Thursday, February 4, 2016, at The Cedars of Chapel Hill, where he lived with his wife, Anne Bonynge Moore, who died in 2009. He was born May 31, 1931, in Miami, FL, grew up in Sumter, SC, and was a graduate of Miami H. S. He received a B.A. in Political Science from UNC-Chapel Hill,...

Feb 3, 2016

William "Bill" Edward Hawkes, age 70, of Mebane, NC, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on February 3, 2016. Bill was born August 4, 1945 in Oxford, Maine; he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and friend to many; he is survived by his loving wife Elouise Hawkes of the home....

Feb 2, 2016

Feb 1, 2016

Mr. Jonathan Clayton Terrell, 37, of Chapel Hill, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2016. Jon was born in Spartanburg, SC on November 17, 1978, the son of Marvin C. Terrell (now deceased) and Lynda Alyce Weaver Terrell. Jon could always put a smile on your face, "a funny, witty kid." His laugh was contagious. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving...

Feb 1, 2016

Idell Holland born in Hillsborough,N.C. on August 1, 1927 and went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2016. She was predeceased by the love of her life, (Bill) William O. Fearrington, Jr. and her 2nd husband, (Dutch) Ralph D. Holland. Her parents were Clyde Clifton Collins and Belva Grace Boggs. She is survived by her sister Catherine...

Jan 30, 2016

Joffre Lanning "Jay" Coe III, 36, of Hillsborough, passed away on January 30 at UNC Hospitals as the result of complications following a stroke. Born January 27, 1980, in Durham, N.C., Jay held an associate degree from Alamance Community College. He was a partner in J. Coe Antiques. His interests were far-ranging and included sports, art, reading, gaming, and...

Jan 28, 2016

Hillsborough - Mr. Mitchell Forrest Thompson,53, died January 28, 2016. He was born in Durham County and attended Chatham County Schools. He worked in construction. He liked to hunt, fish and butcher hogs with his uncle Norman Thompson with whom he was very closely bonded. He was a master knife sharpener which was needed in the butchering process. Surviving...

Jan 28, 2016

Paula Ann Sturdivant Glosson July 1, 1939 - January 28, 2016 Carrboro Paula Glosson of Carrboro, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28 at her home. She was born in Carrboro, the daughter of the late Paul Sturdivant and Flora Teague Smith. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jay Paul Glosson. She is survived by...

Jan 26, 2016

Carl Douglas "Doug" Foster, 73, of Mebane passed away Tuesday January 26, 2016. He was born November 11, 1942, in Alamance County to the Late Ransom C. and Beatrice Huss Foster. Doug was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Mebane. He was retired from General Electric. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly and he enjoyed going to...

Jan 23, 2016

The exciting moments of new life have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the passing of 5 month old Savannah Nicole Tyrance on January 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, James Webster McKenith, Sr. and Nancy McKenith and James McMillan, along with her paternal great grandparents, Hazel Tyrance , Coleman Tyrance, Sr....

Jan 23, 2016

James "Jimmy" Edward Farrar, age 58, passed away, January 23, 2016 at his home. He was born August 7, 1957 in Sandiego, CA. to the late Leonard Ashley Farrar and Margie Williams Farrar, whom survives. In addition to his mother, two uncles, Bobby Farrar of Mebane, NC and Paul Farrar of VA, two half brothers, two half sisters and...