Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Nov 5, 2023

Doris Earle Ward Huff died at her home on Sunday, November 5th. She is predeceased by her parents Floy Manley Ward, and Katie Whitfield Ward; six siblings: Herman Hocutt Ward, Lucy Juanita Ward Caston, Erie Adolphus Ward, Ira Albert Ward, Jasper Paul Ward, and Edith Beryl Ward Lloyd,and her husband of 69 years Samuel Green Huff. She is survived...

Nov 4, 2023

Philip Edward Meyer died Saturday, November 4 at home in Carrboro, NC at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He will be remembered for his gentle humor and sage advice, his love of journalism, and his deep love and pride for his family.

Phil was born in Deshler, Nebraska, on October 27,...

Nov 4, 2023

Helen W. Young of Chapel Hill, NC, made her transition from this life to her heavenly home on November 4th, 2023 to meet her husband, Frank B. Young, her only child, Laura L. D. Thomas, her sister, Mary Frances Mays-Davis and her many beloved dogs. She was born to the late Perry Francis and Naomi Simmons Wright of Covington,...

Nov 2, 2023

Shannon Marie McCarthy Finn passed away suddenly on November 2nd at home in Chapel Hill, NC from complications related to pregnancy. She was seven months pregnant with her second child, Avery Grace Finn, who also passed. Shannon is remembered lovingly by her family and friends for her caring heart, genuine warmth, graceful leadership, lively intelligence, sharp wit, and gentle...

Oct 30, 2023

Shirley Elaine Durham (Steinkamp) passed away at home on October 30, 2023 in Mebane, NC, with a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 101.

Shirley was born on September 7, 1922 in Weeping Water, NE to her parents Edward and Annie Steinkamp. She married Dallas Durham in 1945, and after World War II,...

Oct 29, 2023

Sarah Louise Watson Rigdon, 95, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, died at home October 28, 2023. She was born April 5, 1928 in Waycross, Georgia to J. Hall and Berta Lu Watson, both deceased. She and her late husband Hodges Rigdon, were small business owners and lived in Ashburn, Georgia for over forty years. She was a member of...

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. Frank Joseph Zakrocki passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete. Walker's Funeral Home of Mebane is assisting the Zakrocki family.

Oct 26, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Sandra Muth. She has gone to Heaven to be with her parents, Chester and Sarah, leaving behind a daughter Sarah Austin, and a husband Allen Austin.

Sandra was a wonderful Mother and wife of 26 years. She was a good provider and cared deeply for her family. Shegave...

Oct 26, 2023

Sara Lane Carter, 86, passed away October 26, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Burlington, NC. Mrs. Carter was a native of Alamance County. She retired from Kingsdown in Mebane with 42 years of service. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and found solace in listening to her collection of The Gaither Family gospel music DVDs....

Oct 23, 2023

Nelson Gordon Aycock, 81, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 with his wife and children by his side, following a valiant, fifteen year battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on November 5, 1941 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, Nelson was the second son of Hubert David Aycock and Mary Elizabeth Goforth.

Nelson attended Goldsboro High School...

Oct 21, 2023

Susan Jordan Meyer passed away peacefully at UNC Hospital, in Hillsborough, NC, on October 21, 2023. She was 73.

Susan was born on January 15, 1950, in Hamlet, NC, to Dorris and Katherine Jordan. She graduated from Hamlet High School in 1968 before earning an associate’s degree from King’s College in Charlotte, NC.

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Oct 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that Michael “Mike” Robert Cashion passed away at home on Friday, October 20. He was 52 years old.

Michael was born on February 8, 1971, to William and Linda Cashion in Charlotte, NC. Mike grew up in the Charlotte suburbs and graduated in 1995 from Western Carolina University with a...

Oct 17, 2023

Brenda Griffin Minnis

March 8th, 1945 - October 17th, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Griffin Minnis passed away Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Brenda was born March 8th, 1945 to the late Leon Brooks Griffin and the late Hazel Mae Wicker Smith. Brenda attended...

Oct 17, 2023

Tammy Lynn Dodson, 44 , passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2023.

She was the daughter of Betty Jo Bullock Dodson and Burnice David Dodson.

Survivors Include her parents and her boyfriend Gill Summey.

A visitation will be held 1-4 P.M. Saturday, October 21st in Walker's Funeral...

Oct 11, 2023

Nancy Lee Whitlow Walker was born in South Boston, Virginia on October 9th, 1947 to the late Eliga and Ethelda Whitlow. She married her high school sweetheart, Bryant Walker, on February 26th, 1966. They celebrated their 57th anniversery earlier this year. She made her career working for the Department of Surgery at the VA Medical Center in Durham, and...

Oct 6, 2023

David Frederick Ollis, age 82, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on October 6, 2023,

following a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Baker Ollis; his

brother, Harvey (Chris); his five children, Andrew (Wendy), Mark (Stephanie), Stephen (Jess),

Matthew (Maria), and Julianna (Dylan); and his...

Oct 5, 2023

Clyde R Burriss, age 84, currently of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023.

Clyde was born in Greenville, South Carolina to the late Thomas Riley Burriss and Ruby K. Burriss. After graduation from Greenville Senior High School in 1957 he volunteered for service in the United States Coast Guard. Among the...

Oct 1, 2023

Carol Bower Johnson died on 10/01/2023 at her home in Pittsboro, NC, embraced by her husband and two sons. Funeral services will be held on 10/05/2023 at 1:00 PM at The Community Church of Chapel Hill, 106 Purefoy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC. with Reverend Thom Belote officiating, The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the home of...

Sep 30, 2023

Dr. Carol Ann-Marie Henry-Smith, 55 years-old of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away on September 30th, 2023 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Visitation will be held at Walker’s Funeral Home, 120 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be held...

Sep 28, 2023

Marilyn L Ascher passed away at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born in Rockingham County on January 13, 1948, to the late Maury F. Loftis and Alice Y. Loftis.

Marilyn was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who spent a lifetime helping...