Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

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...

Nov 25, 2023

Richard (Dick) Floyd Leach, Sr died on November 25, 2023 in Chapel Hill, NC after a short illness. He was 97 years old.

Dick was born on June 18, 1926 in Louisburg, NC to Henry and Ruth Gattis Leach. He served in the US Army during World War II, after which he graduated Phi Beta...

Nov 24, 2023

Kay Poe passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 63. A more complete obituary will be posted when available. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Westwood Cemetery in Carrboro. Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill is assisting the Poe family.

Nov 23, 2023

Neal Bradley Clack, born on February 5th, 1964 to the late Walter Harold Clack and Annie Lois Clack in Roxboro, NC, passed away November 23, 2023. In addition to his parents, he is also pre-deceased by his brother, Kurt Craig Clack, and his Mother-In-Law, Nancy Walker. Neal graduated from Person High School in 1982 and attended ECU. He owned...

Nov 23, 2023

Stephen Andrew Hammond died unexpectantly at his home on November 23rd, 2023 in Candler, NC.

Stephen was born on March 7th, 1974 in Edenton, NC, and was adopted by his parents John and Mary Hammond in 1979. Sadly, his mother Mary died in 2011. He attended Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and worked in several Chapel...