Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jan 31, 2024

At 12:01 a.m. on January 31, 2024, Wilma Oakley Dickey, age 94 of Hillsborough, NC was called to her heavenly home to be with the love of her life Clyde E. Dickey Sr. She passed away in her home with her family by her side. Wilma was born on November 29, 1929, in Person County to her parents, Lester...

Jan 28, 2024

Mrs. Janice Ward Turner, of Efland, NC passed away peacefully in her home on January 28th, 2024 at the age of 81 years old.

Mrs. Turner was born on May 11th, 1942 in Burlington, North Carolina as Janice Delia Ward. She was the youngest of three children born to Joyce Cranford Ward and Samual Allen...

Jan 24, 2024

Robert Dirk Lotz, 53, of Asheville, NC, passed away on January 24th, 2024 at UNC Hospital after an almost 3-year battle with colon cancer.

Rob was born on February 9th, 1970 in Frankfurt, Germany. He lived in Germany, Mexico, and Spain throughout his youth and graduated high school with a German Abitur from the Deutsche...

Jan 24, 2024

Katinka “Tinka” Bates, 74, of Hurdle Mills, NC, passed away on January 24, 2024 from her long battle with cancer.

Mrs. Bates was born on May 22, 1949 in the Netherlands, then came to America in 1959 with her parents Bob and Meak Stok. She happily married Larry Bates in 1981 until he passing in...

Jan 24, 2024

Kaw Ku Paw passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 38. Funeral services will be at Walker's Funeral Home in Mebane, on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00AM. Burial will follow the service at Westwood Cemetery located at the corner of Davie Street and Fidelity Street in Carrboro. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting...

Jan 22, 2024

David L. Zurbuch (56), of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on January 22, 2024. Born on May 30, 1967 in Fort Wayne, IN to James Zurbuch and Barbara Hollowell. Dave was a loving and dedicated husband and father as well as the proud owner and founder of Zurbuch Construction in Chapel Hill.

He is survived...

Jan 21, 2024

James Marvin Tingle passed away in his sleep at home on January 21st 2024. James was born to JC Tingle and Mary Ruth on August 31st 1940. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

James was survived by his wife Betty Tingle, two sons James Wilson (Jerilyn) and Scott Tingle, his daughter...

Jan 19, 2024

Lee Sowder, of Mebane, NC passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 87 years old.

Lee is survived by his wife Donna, his sister Pat Lewis of Ross, OH, niece Michelle Fehring of Colerain, OH and his children; Greg Sowder of Cincinnati OH, Tim Sowder and wife...

Jan 14, 2024

Thomas Nussbaum (91) of Hillsborough, NC passed away January 14, 2024. The son of Simon and Sarah Nussbaum, he was born April 23, 1932 in Kidron, Ohio. He graduated from Dalton High School in 1950 and worked for Ressler Plumbing and Heating in Orrville.

In his early twenties, Tom felt moved to give his life...

Jan 13, 2024

Rickie C. Bland II, 44, passed away on January 13, 2024, in his hometown of Mebane, North Carolina. He was born on April 10, 1979, to Karen and Rick Bland, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He grew up traveling the world with his family while his father pursued a career in the military.

Rickie was...

Jan 13, 2024

John Douglas McDonnell "Jack" to his many friends.

Born Oct 14th 1949 succumbed to a sudden illness at the age of 74 on January 13, 2024 at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill.

Jack was born in Jersey City NJ to John L and Marie Tichenor McDonnell. He Grew up in Millville NJ...

Jan 13, 2024

Frances Sechrist (Mama), 84, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 with her family at her side. Mama was born in Lynchburg Virginia to the late Edward and Katherine Fulenwider, Jr. Mama received her high school diploma in Greenwood South Carolina where she played in the band. Mama worked very hard as a weaver at Cone Mills in Hillsborough North...

Jan 8, 2024

Jacqueline Ann (Hayes) Chalfin, age 84, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, after many years with the challenges of multiple health issues. Jacquie was living with her husband, Dick Chalfin, at Azalea Estates -Senior Independent Living in Chapel Hill, NC.

Jacquie was born and raised in Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota, daughter...

Jan 7, 2024

Dr. Ralph E. Wileman Jr., 92, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2024, at UNC Hospital in North Carolina.

Ralph was born on April 28, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Ruth Wileman.

In 1953, Ralph earned a Bachelors in Education from Otterbein University and went onto achieve a Masters...

Jan 7, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Lavada (Beaver) Hightower passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1931 in Beaverdam, NC near Cherokee, NC. She was the youngest of twleve children who all have preceded her in death. Her mama died a little after her birth while her daddy died a short time later. Three of her sisters...

Jan 6, 2024

Carol Pittard Siller, 81, of Cedar Grove, NC, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home.

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Wally” Francis Siller Jr., MD, and her parents, Howard and Louise Pittard, Carol leaves behind her faithful black lab, Fletcher; her brother, Tony...

Jan 3, 2024

Rev. Dr. Madappallil Skariah went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2024. He was the son of the Late Thomas Skariah Madappallil and Mariamma. He was brother of the Late Thomas Skariah, the Late Rev. Dr. P.S. Samuel, the Late Rev. M.S. John, the Late Sosamma, the Late Annamma, and the Late Kunjamma. He is survived by...

Jan 3, 2024

Jean Duffy Stancell, 96, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away January 3, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Stancell; her parents, Frank and Miriam Duffy; her brother, Richard Duffy; and her stepmother, Mary Duffy.

Jean is survived by her brother, Wayne Duffy and wife Patricia; her nephews,...

Jan 3, 2024

Eric Joseph Serge, 56, passed away on January 3rd, 2024. He was born on May 9th, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Thomas Edward Serge and Sue Ann Serge. He was a proud Orange County, North Carolina resident, and a 1985 Chapel Hill High School graduate. He married his high school sweetheart Judi Briggs on June 30th, 2002, on...

Jan 2, 2024

Henry passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 2, 2024, at the UNC Hospice Home facility in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Mary Russell Thomas and Henry Carrison Thomas.

Henry is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Elizabeth, and son-in-law, Derick, of Johnson City, Tennessee; and...