Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jan 1, 2024

Cynthia Gail Hall born February 28, 1956 of Alamance Co in N.C has gone to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She leaves behind a loving family who will miss her dearly but will love and remember her always. She passed away peacefully in her home in Durham, NC on the morning of January 1st, 2024. May...

Dec 30, 2023

Dr. Dulcie Murdock Straughan died December 30, 2023, in Chapel Hill after an extended illness. A beloved wife, mother and university professor, Dulcie was known for her warm and welcoming smile, her generosity of self, and her love of family and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the spring.

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Dec 28, 2023

Mrs. Lisa Marie Tobin Fitzpatrick passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 59. A more complete obituary will be posted when available.

Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting the Fitzpatrick family.

Dec 28, 2023

Lisa Marie Seman Tobin Fitzpatrick, aged 59, died of cancer on December 28, 2023 at the AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington. She was born on February 7th, 1964 at Andrew Air Force Base in Virginia, to John Frederick Seman II and Sue Wiard Seman, and was married to Douglas Carl Fitzpatrick. Lisa went to High School in New Town Connecticut,...

Dec 28, 2023

Mrs. Virginia Ann Dodson, age 89, of Wilmington (though a longtime Mebane resident), passed away on December 28, 2023, with her daughters by her side.

She was born June 18, 1934, in Rockingham County, the daughter of the late Willie and Mary Knight.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 26, 2023

Susan Vernon Whitlow, 65, of Durham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1958, in Coronado, California, to Everett Louis "Mickey" Vernon, CDR (ret) and Norma Jean "Sally" Gordon Vernon.

Susan attended Chapel Hill High School, graduating in the class of 1976. She continued her education at...

Dec 21, 2023

Thomas Tiemann, the second child of Ruth and Robert Tiemann, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Tom initially grew up in St. Louis, but the family relocated to New Jersey in 1951 when Anheuser-Busch, Mr. Tiemann’s employer, transferred him to its new Newark plant. From his father’s long career with Anheuser-Busch and Pabst, Tom gained an appreciation of the...

Dec 21, 2023

Augustine Joseph “Joe” D’Ercole, M.D. died on December 21, 2023 at home in Chapel Hill, NC after a battle with cholangiocarcinoma surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 52 years, Virginia (Weyant), his children Ethan (Melinda, Chicago, IL) and Jed (Nicole, Washington, DC), and grandson (Will). He was predeceased by his parents, a...

Dec 14, 2023

Herbert Richard Salmon passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the age of 96. Arrangments are incomplete.

Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisiting the Salmon family.

Dec 13, 2023

Joseph "Dan" Daniel Solomon passed away on December 13, 2023. He was 79 years old. He was married to Betty Sue Causey. He had two children: His son Kevin (Emily) Solomon, and his daughter Ashley Solomon. He also had a two stepdaughters: Maryann (Travis) Tucker and Carolann Lawyer. He is survived by two brothers, Don and David Solomon, one...

Dec 9, 2023

Hunter James McCumber, 32 passed away on December 9, 2023. He was a celebrated graphic designer and artistic director. He had earned an MFA from the Savannah College of Art & Design and had worked for various companies through his own design firm, Hunter McCumber Creative. A man of great vision, Hunter was known for his innovative and fresh...

Dec 9, 2023

Molly Chalmers Pratt passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the age of 89. Arrangements are incomplete. The Pratt family is being assisted by Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.

Dec 8, 2023

Margaret Wilkins Carver, 93, died peacefully on December 8, 2023. A Durham native born on November 17, 1930, she was the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Moring Wilkins and Lyman Logan Wilkins, Sr. She was a graduate of Saint Mary's School in Raleigh 48HS/50C.

Those that knew Margaret longest and best and as "Skeelie" can attest...

Dec 6, 2023

Teresa M Burke Siegemund (née Burke) of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away after a long illness on December 6, 2023. She was 65 years old.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Teresa attended the University of Pennsylvania to study Literature and Germanic Languages. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree, she transferred to the University...

Dec 6, 2023

Georgene Ruth Vose Edwards, 90, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on December 6, 2023, at Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, NC.

Born on June 4, 1933, in DeKalb, Illinois, “George” as she was called by family and friends, was the fourth of six children raised by George and Ruth Vose. While attending Joliet High...

Nov 30, 2023

George Senter passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the age of 67. Arrangements are incomplete. A visitation will be at Walker's Funeral Home in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM.

Nov 29, 2023

Fannie “Lou” Hunt Murray (January 26, 1941 – November 29, 2023) is finally at peace, dancing in the arms of her late husband, Norman Murray. Though, the streets of gold may be a problem, considering this woman really loved silver; however, the pearly gates fit her beloved color scheme of life. Everything was black, white, grey, and silver…apart from...

Nov 29, 2023

Richard (Big Red) McKinley Watts died on November 29, 2023at the age of 70 peacefully at his home.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Nick and ZolenaWatts. He is survived by his siblings Jeanette Moody, Tommy Watts(Rebecca), Greg Watts(Anne), Deborah Watts and 3 generations of nieces and nephews.

Professionally,...

Nov 26, 2023

Lillian Vance Cherry, 75, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died after a long courageous battle with cancer on November 26, 2023.

She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1948. Her parents were Frances Craig and Robert L. Cherry. Lillian graduated from Hannah More Academy in Reisterstown, Maryland and attended Vardell Hall in Red Springs,...

Nov 25, 2023

Lyle Ernest Strassle, 80, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died at home over the Thanksgiving weekend, 2023.

Lyle was born December 31,1942 in Salamanca, NY to the late Gilbert and Irene (Green) Strassle. He attended UCLA and graduated from RIT with an emphasis in electrical engineering after which he served for two years in the...