Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Nov 12, 2015

Maria Aladro, age 76, died November 12, 2015 at her residence in Chapel Hill, NC. The memorial service and reception for Mrs. Aladro will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).

Nov 12, 2015

Martha Solomons Paterson, 87, of Cedar Club Circle, Chapel Hill, died November 12, 2015 at UNC Hospitals. Born November 15, 1927 in Gaston County, NC she was the daughter of Wesley and Clara McMillan Solomons. Mrs. Paterson was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She has been an area resident since 1978, lastly having moved from Fearrington Village to...

Nov 12, 2015

Edward was the son of Luther and Hulda Cheek of Durham and Ruth, the daughter of William and Lucy Ellis of Wilkesboro. Edward is survived by one brother, Jack Cheek, and wife Carrie Lee of Durham, and had an older brother, Glen R. Cheek (wife Virginia) of Merritt Island, FL. The couple were active members of Kena Temple Shrine...

Nov 10, 2015

Patricia Hoshall Jacoway, age 86, died Tuesday November 10, 2015 at her residence in Chapel Hill, NC. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Nov 9, 2015

William Bainster "Chip" Wood, Jr., born December 5, 1954 in Chapel Hill, died November 9, 2015 at his home in the company of his family. Chip is survived by his parents, William B. Wood, Sr. and Virginia F. Wood; three brothers, Timothy B. Wood and wife Joan of Cornelius, NC; Jonathan C. Wood and wife Bonnie of Greensboro, NC;...

Nov 9, 2015

Joan Marie Edwards, age 82, died Monday November 9, 2015 at her residence in Brookdale Meadowmont Assisted Living. Services will be held at a later date.

Nov 9, 2015

Hillsborough- Kenneth Ray Bost, 69, died Monday, November 9, 2015. He was employed at Gwen Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Marie Dezern Bost, two daughters, Carla and Monla, two sons, Nathan and David, two sisters, Kay and Lorrie, one brother, John Henry Bost, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Kathleen and John Henry Bost, Sr....

Nov 9, 2015

Hillsborough- Mrs. Inez Pearl Keeter Price died Monday, November 9, 2015. She was a native of Johnston County and attended Orange County Schools. She was employed at Cone Mills and the Village Diner. She attended Wayside Baptist Church where she was a member. Surviving are her children, Ann R. Evans (James), Bill Riddle (Brenda Woodall), Edna R. Thompson (Kelly)...

Nov 7, 2015

Dixie Lee King Knight, 80, died Saturday, November 7, 2015, at her home. Born in Hillsborough, Dixie was the daughter of the late Garland King and Myrtle King. Dixie was a book keeper for Knight's Heating and Air for over 40 years. She attended Fairview Baptist Church in Hillsborough. Dixie is survived by her husband of 63 years, John...

Nov 4, 2015

Jane Garriss Watts, native of Clinton and long-time resident of Carrboro, passed away peacefully on November 4 at Beacon Place in Greensboro. She was born in Pender County, NC to the late Shirley Hewett Garriss and L. W. Garriss on November 21, 1936. She is survived by her daughter Dena Watts of Hillsborough, daughter Melinda Watts Billings, son-in-law Steve...

Nov 1, 2015

Hillsborough- Mr. Bruce Anthony Temple, 74, died Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was born in Durham County and attended the Durham County schools. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in New Iberia, La., where he met and married Joy Viator. They began their family and were married for only 23 years but remained lifelong friends. He was...

Oct 31, 2015

Hillsborough - Philip Wayne McMann Philip Wayne McMann, 36, passed away on October 31, 2015. He was born November 7, 1978 to Linda Zimmerman and the late Phillip Grant McMann. In addition to his mother he is survived by wife, Stacey McMann; daughters, Kayla Lynn McMann (10), Julie Marie McMann (6), many brothers and sisters, Alan Miller, Robin Recard,...

Oct 31, 2015

Mr. Kevin Joseph Collins, 25, of Chapel Hill, died October 31, 2015. Born in Durham County, NC on August 24, 1990, he was the son of Richard Edward Collins and Linda Joy Sciacca Collins. Kevin was a graduate of UNC at Chapel Hill. He was employed as a sommelier at the Fearrington House Restaurant in Pittsboro. Kevin is survived...

Oct 27, 2015

Dr. Bhupendra Lal Sen, 86, of Chapel Hill, died unexpectedly October 27, 2015 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. Dr. Sen will be cremated and privately interred.

Oct 25, 2015

Oct 24, 2015

James David Johnson, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. David is survived by his daughters, Sarah Waddell (husband David and grandson Carter Grace) of Knoxville, Tennessee and Beth Patterson (husband Herb and grandchildren Abigail and Matt) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is also survived by several nieces, a nephew and...

Oct 23, 2015

Hillsborough- Mr. Charles Donald Crawford, born June 5, 1938 died October 23, 2015 after several years of declining health from Alzheimers. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Crawford and Irma H. Crawford. Surviving are his wife, Jean Miller Crawford, two children, Carol C. Melton and husband Harvey and...

Oct 23, 2015

Ian Davis Ingalls January 18,1935 - October 23, 2015 Carrboro Ian Davis Ingalls, 80, departed this life on October 23, 2015. He is survived by his dedicated caregiver and loving wife Jane McCartney Ingalls of the home; his daughter Linda Shade, husband Keith, and 2 granddaughters, Haley and Heather of Washington, Illinois; his sister-in-law Wanita Frank of Timberlake, NC;...

Oct 23, 2015

Joy Ann Gurganus, loving mother and doting grandmother, devoted and adored wife, cherished friend, compassionate caregiver to creatures large and small, departed this world on October 23. Joy exemplified her name in word, spirit, and action, bringing smiles and warmth to everyone she met. Joy danced; oh, did she dance. If life is for living, boy did she live...

Oct 23, 2015

Hillsborough - Mrs. Lovey P. Riley, 85, died Friday, October 23, 2015. She was a native of Durham but grew up in Orange County where she graduated from Hillsboro High School. She married Ollie Riley and worked until she retired from GTE. She cared much for her family, friends, and church. She enjoyed cooking and reading. Surviving are one...