Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Aug 27, 2014

Aug 17, 2014

Virginia Sullens Hakan August 25 1926 - August 17 2014 Chapel Hill Virginia Sullens Hakan died peacefully on Sunday morning. She was a gentle and gracious lady who was known for her subtle humor and sharp wit. For many years, she worked as a stock broker with integrity and faithful service to her clients. Upon retiring, she loved gardening,...

Aug 16, 2014

Aug 14, 2014

Chapel Hill Charles Jayhue Helpingstine (Chuck) died Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Chapel Hill. Born in Puerto Rico on August 8, 1961 to Jay (Helpingstine) Elliott and the late Ritchey Wyman Helpingstine. Chuck was owner of Johnny T Shirt in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough. He is survived by wife Beth Keiger Helpingstine, daughter Tori Helpingstine, son Chase Helpingstine of...

Aug 12, 2014

Loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother Marvel Ann Joneschiet Robinson, 78 of Leasburg, NC passed away at UNC Healthcare Tuesday August 12th. Marvel was born, December 3rd 1935 in Murdo, South Dakota to Lotis and Warren Joneschiet. She married Otho Cecil "Robbie" Robinson in Sioux City, Iowa and has been married for 56 years. Marvel retired as a civil...

Aug 12, 2014

ALAMANCE COUNTY Mebane - Mr. Nolan Kenneth Gregory, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 12, 2014, at home. His hope was in Jesus Christ alone and now he is with him forever. He was a veteran from the Armed Forces. He was a member of Graced Reformed Baptist Church. He was self employed as a Plumber for many years....

Aug 11, 2014

-Durham- Mildred Louise Shipp Laws, age 81, a resident of Mebane, NC died on August 11, 2014 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Mildred was a native of Durham. She married A.B. Laws in 1966 and moved to Orange County. She worked at Durham Drapery until she retired. She loved fishing, dancing and Rock & Roll. She was a...

Aug 8, 2014

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY Axton VA - Mr. James Maynard Talbott, 54, of 300 Gallery Rd, VA, died Sunday, August 08, 2014 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro NC.. Mr. James Maynard Talbott was born on November 23, 1959 in Fauquier County, VA, son of the late Mary Frances and Baker Lee Talbott. He is survived by two brothers Larry Talbott,...

Aug 8, 2014

JoAnne Johnson Andrews October 30, 1928 - August 8, 2014 Pittsboro JoAnne Johnson Andrews, born October 30, 1928, died August 8. She was the daughter of Robert H. and Alice Terry Johnson of Chatham County and the wife of the late Ike Andrews. In addition to her parents and husband, JoAnne was predeceased by her daughter, Patti Andrews, her...

Aug 4, 2014

-Chapel Hill- Dorothy Link Choate was born December 19, 1919 in Charlotte, NC and died on August 4, 2014 in Chapel Hill, NC. She graduated from Queens College in Charlotte. In 1963, Dorothy and her husband Herman Crowell Choate, moved to Chapel Hill. Dorothy retired from the University of North Carolina. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Richie...

Aug 2, 2014

Hillsborough- David Paul Wiesner, 63, of Hillsborough passed away August 2, 2014 at Duke Medical Center. He was the son of the late Paul and Joanne Wiesner, he was born in Richmond, VA. at age 12 the family moved to Plymouth, NC where he graduated from Plymouth High School. He then graduated from NC State University with an Engineering...

Jul 31, 2014

Patricia Riley Barlow, a native of Hillsborough, NC graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1953 passed away on July 31, 2014 at the age of 79 years old. A member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, she was the wife of R.B. Barlow, Jr. for 59 years. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly B. Carver (Bill Carver), 2 sons...

Jul 31, 2014

-Hillsborough- Alene Walser went Home on July thirty-first, 2014. She was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina where she lived for many years and was a loving mother to her four children. As a civilian employee of the Air Force, Alene lived in Florida, South Korea, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she remained a current and long-time resident. She...

Jul 29, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Marvin Osler Doby, 93, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born in Surry County and lived most of his life in Mebane. He was employed by Whites Furniture Co. for over 50 years. He enjoyed farming, gardening, fishing and hunting. He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters: Pat Parker...

Jul 28, 2014

CHAPEL HILL — Mary Ellen Bierck of Chapel Hill, an accomplished musician and music educator, wife, and mother, died Monday after a long illness. She was 93. An accomplished musician, she played violin for sixty years with the UNC Symphony Orchestra, while also playing in various other groups over the years, including string quartets. Mary Ellen served in numerous...

Jul 24, 2014

Mrs. Annie B. Talbert passed away peacefully at Dubose Health Center in Chapel Hill on July 24, 2014. She was 'Mom' to three children, 'Mizz Talbert' to thousands of junior high school students, 'Coach' to hundreds of young athletes, and 'Annie B.' to friends and family. Annie B. spent her youth on the family dairy farm in Meadowview, Virginia...

Jul 21, 2014

"Shelton Reid Durham, born 1-23-1947, passed away on July 21, 2014. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Reid Durham and Stella Gwendolyn Marshall Black Durham (Gwen Durham). Shelton is survived by many cousins. Shelton was born and raised in Carrboro, NC on Oak Avenue. He was an avid fan of UNC-Chapel Hill, Ford Mustangs, motorcycles and...

Jul 20, 2014

Efland - Mr. Roger "Punk" Hayes Pope, Sr. died Sunday, July 20, 2014, in his home. He was born in Durham but lived in Efland all his life. He graduated from Orange High School in the Class of 1965. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He retired from Teleflex. "If it was broken he could...

Jul 18, 2014

-Chapel Hill- David Gregory "Greg" Brooks, born February 19, 1946, passed away at home on July 18, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Siler City, NC, son of Margaret and Jack Brooks. Greg earned a BS degree in Pharmacy at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1970, then entered the U.S. Army and served until 1972. After entering...

Jul 17, 2014