Local obituaries for Walker's Funeral Home

Jul 17, 2021

Maria Erlinda (Ging) Fernandez died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on July 17, 2021 in Chapel Hill, NC due to complications following a stroke and lung cancer. She was 75. Ging was born on February 15, 1946 in Cebu City, Philippines to her parents, Venancio Fernandez and Maria Consuelo Lozada Fernandez. She was raised in a rural...

Jul 16, 2021

Mr. Charles Herbert Grady, Sr of Hurdle Mills passed away with his family by his side on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 61. Charles was born on December 14, 1959 to the late Stewart and Nancy Grady. He proudly worked as a Class A Lineman for 30 years. Charles loved to spend time with his family...

Jul 16, 2021

Mariechen Lawrence Wilder Smith 7/27/1924 - 7/16/2021 Mariechen Smith’s long and joyful life came to an end at Carolina Meadows in Chatham County, NC, where she resided for the last 24 years. Mariechen was predeceased by her parents, Frank Wilder and Julia Wilder; her husband, George Dutilh Smith; her brother, Charles Wilder; her sister, Catharine Louise “Kitty Lou” Pope,...

Jul 13, 2021

Wui Man Tong, better known as William Tong, age 86, went to be with our Lord on July 13th, 2021, in Chapel Hill. His daughters, Irene and Winnie, son Henry and son-in-law Phillip were by his side. He was born in Zhuhai, China (Guangdong province) on August 20th, 1934, to the late You Zhi Tong and Iut N. Kok....

Jul 10, 2021

Jul 9, 2021

Rebecca Ann Calhoun was known and loved for 40 years by many as daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, teacher, musician, chef, and traveler; and one who embraced her community and the world with love and enthusiasm. Pauletta, Bob and Eric invite you to join us on Saturday, December 4th, as we celebrate her spirit, light, and life with a...

Jul 9, 2021

Calvin Arley Mellott Sr., 89, of Chapel Hill, NC died July 9, 2021 peacefully in his home. Calvin was born June 28, 1932 in Cito-McConnellsburg, PA to Rowe “Chester” and Jessie Mellott. Calvin was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Nora Crumpler Mellott, of Chapel Hill; his parents of McConnellsburg, PA; sister, Leona Sechrist (husband...

Jul 7, 2021

Phillip Eugene Dabbs passed peacefully July 7th. Born in Durham, Ides of March 1930, to Cluster Eugene Dabbs of Clay County Alabama and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hester Dabbs of Durham. The third of four siblings, during the difficult years of depression Phil learned to make good. With the mind of a mechanical engineer, he learned the machines of Tonawanda...

Jul 6, 2021

Jul 5, 2021

Martha R. Thomas of Chapel Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, July 05, 2021. Martha was born May 09, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC, and spent her childhood in Stokes County, NC, where she enjoyed exploring her natural surroundings and worked as her father’s right hand, raising tobacco to support the family in the years following the great depression. She...

Jul 3, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Calvert was born May 19, 1937 in Elbridge, NY to William Elijah and June Rhea Eastman. She graduated Skaneateles High School in 1954 and earned her Registered Nursing degree from Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia in May 1957. She married Robert “Bob” Owen Calvert on June 22, 1957. Betty and Bob had four children born in Ohio:...

Jul 2, 2021

Dennis Vogel, loving husband, father, and friend to many, died in his home on Friday, July 2nd, after a long illness. He was born March 13, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH to Earl and Doris Vogel. He graduated from North College Hill High School in 1965, and received his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Miami University of Ohio in...

Jun 29, 2021

Mr. Bobby Ward Blake, 81, of Stuart, VA, formerly of Chapel Hill, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Bobby loved his Lord, and his family was so important to him. He was a quiet, gentle, and humble man who mentored and served as a father-figure to so many young people who...

Jun 26, 2021

Sharon Bowen Bach passed to her eternal rest on June 26, 2021 as a result of a fall causing severe brain injury. Sharon was born in Patterson, New Jersey, on July 20, 1949 to Ella Freeman Bowen and Francis Bowen, the youngest of their six children. Sharon is survived by her husband of 19 years, Dr. Walter D, Bach,...

Jun 25, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Butler (Minton), 69, died peacefully at home June 25, 2021, after an extended illness and surrounded by loved ones. Born in Durham, NC on April 5, 1952, Ken’s parents, Jackie and Bill Minton introduced him to a life around the world. A graduate of Chapel Hill High School, Ken followed his father’s Air Force career, and eventually...

Jun 19, 2021

Costas Loullis, age 71, died on June 19, 2021 with his family by his side in Durham, North Carolina. He was born in Nicosia, Cyprus in January 1950, to Christos Loullis of Cyprus and Aspasia Zervas of Athens Greece. Costas spent his early years on the sunny island of Cyprus and traveled to Ireland to begin his professional education....

Jun 19, 2021

Barry Clinton Patterson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday - June 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Alamance County he took great pride in the area he grew up in. At a young age he was willing to make sacrifices for the well being of his family. He was a “jack...

Jun 17, 2021

Jun 15, 2021

Valarie Anne Lauder, 95, of Chapel Hill, died from cancer Tuesday morning at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro. Val, as she was called, worked as a journalist and writer throughout more than 75 years of professional life. She began at The Chicago Daily News during World War II and retired in 2011 at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and...

Jun 14, 2021

Brent Mitchell Clark, 58, passed away on June 14, 2021. Brent was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. Growing up, Brent quickly began to manifest the aspects of his personality and character that defined the outstanding man that he became. In high school, he was an ideal student. He participated in activities such as Muscular Dystrophy Association and Boy Scouts...