Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jul 26, 2022

David Jennings Kitzmiller passed away July 26, 2022. He was born on New Year’s Day, 1936 in Seth, W.Va to Howard Jennings and Margaret Robertson Kitzmiller. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Dublin High School in southwest Virginia, after which he embarked upon an adventurous period of time, starting with the attendance at Virginia Polytechnic...

Jul 25, 2022

Mebane, North Carolina – Trudy Kale Compton, of Mebane, North Carolina, loving and dedicated wife of Thomas Vincent Compton, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2022 surrounded by beloved family. A celebration of her glorious life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at CrossLink Community Church (3445 Old Hillsborough Road, Mebane,...

Jul 25, 2022

Anna Mary Currie passed on peacefully in her home in Hillsborough, NC on July 25th, surrounded by her three children. The cause of death was lung cancer. She was 78 years old. Anna was born on August 1, 1943 in New Orleans, LA, and the spirit of the city stayed with her always. Anna sowed kindness everywhere she went,...

Jul 23, 2022

Obituary for Linda Sue Kampel The beautiful spirit of Linda Sue Kampel left this earth on July 23, 2022. She was born in 1956 in Milford, DE to Joseph and Jean Moran. She attended St. Edmond's Parochial School, Rehobeth Beach, DE; Spring Grove H.S., PA; Antonelli School of the Arts and Penn State York, PA. Her love of nature...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathie Laurette Whitt Young August 11th, 1942 - July 20th, 2022 Kathie Laurette Whitt Young of Chapel Hill, NC, passed away peacefully at UNC Hospital surrounded by friends and family after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Allen Whitt, her mother, Mary Kathleen Duncan Whitt, and her sons Fredrick Nelson Young III and...

Jul 20, 2022

Mebane, NC - Mrs. Frances P. Fortson passed away July 20th in Mebane. She was the wife of Jack Claude Fortson who proceeded her in death. She is survived by daughters Glenda F. Courtney (Ron), Jacqueline F. Lambert (Larry), and sons Phillip D. Fortson (Janene) and Larry D. Fortson (Joanna). In addition, she is survived by 11 grandchildren and...

Jul 19, 2022

Jessica Lynn Pelt, 41, passed away on July 19, 2022 in Mebane, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Baisha Hailey Pelt, her father, Robert Sydnor, mother Brenda DuBose, and sister, Christina Harrison. Jessica lived a hard life, but she was always trying to get herself into a position to be the best version of herself that she could...

Jul 17, 2022

Marjorie (Ann) Efland Gandy, 90, passed away on July 17, 2022, in Ventura, California. Ann was born in Efland, North Carolina on November 24, 1931, to Madison (Mack) Paul Efland and Mary Estelle Forrest, and was the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1949 and Duke University in 1953. After graduation, Ann took a...

Jul 16, 2022

Jul 13, 2022

Andrew L. Mooney Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, July 13th at home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Andy was born in Durham, NC to the late Andrew L. Mooney Sr. and Edith Birtchett Mooney. Andy worked at the Methodist Retirement Home in Durham for many years before retiring from Erwin Oil Company. He enjoyed camping and...

Jul 10, 2022

John Edward Duke, 57, of Haw River, passed away Sunday, 7/10/2022, at home after a courageous long battle with cancer. John was born and raised in New England and settled in Harrisburg, PA, for 20 years. Most recently, his home was in Haw River with his wife, Lynn. John was a friend to many, always lending a helping hand...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Homer Richard “Dick” Hill, of Mebane, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, surrounded by his family after 1 year of declining health. He was born on March 11, 1931 in Alamance County to Clyde and Margaret Teague Hill, both deceased. He was the husband of the late Peggy Shanklin Hill who passed away on June 26, 2019....

Jul 6, 2022

Kenneth Paul Walsh (Ken) left his earthly body and returned to spirit-only form on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. He was surrounded with loved ones who prayed over him, and showered him with love and music. The love in his room was palpable. He left his body peacefully and he received the Last Rites from a Franciscan priest. He got...

Jul 6, 2022

Eugene Roberts, 91, of Chapel Hill passed away on July 6, 2022 at the Hospice House in Pittsboro, North Carolina following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arler and Eva Roberts; his son, Thomas Eugene Roberts; his grandsons, Andrew Martin Hartwell and Thomas Eugene Roberts, Jr.; and six brothers. Mr. Roberts was born...

Jul 6, 2022

John William Cates Jr. “Shakeyp” passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after a short illness. Johnny was born on July 30, 1948 in Durham, NC to his parents, Marie and Williams Cates Sr. He served as a Weapons Support Repairman in the United States Army from 1968-1971. He married his wife Arlene in...

Jul 6, 2022

Royce Wilton Murray, Kenan Professor of Chemistry, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, died 07/06/2022 at Carolina Meadows, at the age of 85. Dr. Murray was a leading scholar in the field of Analytical Chemistry and Electrochemistry. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious publication Analytical Chemistry for 21 years. Royce Murray was born January 9,...

Jul 5, 2022

Alice Dickey Moize, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. Her final days were spent comfortably in her home surrounded by family and friends. Alice was born on May 24, 1938 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to the late Joseph Ira Dickey and Sue Dickey. In addition to her...

Jul 4, 2022

Rosemary Luthi Kirkpatrick Our beautiful and kind-hearted mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away at home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on July 4, 2022. Her passing was sudden and unexpected, but peaceful. She will be deeply missed by her beloved family, friends, and husband of 42 years, Dr. John Kirkpatrick. Rosemary Luthi Kirkpatrick was born on February...

Jul 4, 2022

Ronald Allen Clark, 62, of Graham, NC, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2022 from a heart attack. Ronnie was born in Chapel Hill, NC to Robert Borden "Bob" and Fern Chaulk Clark on March 25, 1960. He grew up the oldest of three boys and graduated from Chapel Hill High School class of 1978. He was employed by...

Jul 4, 2022

Mr. Ronald Dale Atkins, 79, of Efland, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at his home on Lebanon Road. He was born on January 3, 1943 in Albemarle, North Carolina, to Homer and Mary Edith Cranford Atkins, both deceased. He was the husband of Mrs. Beverly Anne Smith, who survives. Ronald grew up in the Montgomery County area...