163 Irene Roberts Rd
| Lillington, NC 27546
| Tel: 1-910-814-1200
| Fax: 1-910-814-1201

COVID-19

Our Response to COVID-19

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY- MARCH 23, 2020

As we are faced with the growing effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), Walker Funeral Home and Cremation is dedicated to abiding by the guidelines of the NC Board of Funeral Services along with the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) to prevent the unintentional spread of germs.

In an effort to protect the health and safety of our families, the community, and staff as well Walker Funeral Home and Cremation pursuant to Executive Order Number 120 issued by Governor Roy Cooper on March 23, 2020, gatherings of 50 or more are prohibited in an inside or outside enclosed space. Know that every effort will be made to protect our families as we schedule our Chapel, Church, Private and Graveside Services. We will discuss all available options with our families and collectively decide the best and most safe option.

In addition to best practice procedures and legal sanitation requirements already in place here at Walker Funeral Home and Cremation, we have incorporated the following guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) to prevent the unintentional spread of germs:

Cleaning hands with antibacterial soap and warm water for 20 seconds

Practicing social distancing

Requiring anyone exhibiting symptoms of illness to stay at home

Thoroughly cleaning hard surfaces and high-traffic areas

Limiting physical contact such as hugging, shaking hands, kissing on cheeks, and etc.

This is a difficult time for our nation and the families we serve as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread across the states. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation is more than obliged to answer questions and concerns regarding services to memorialize the death of your loved ones.

If you have any questions, we may be contacted at (910) 814-1200, or walkerfuneralhome@aol.com

Sincerely,

Stacey L. Walker & Staff

For more information about COVID-19, please visit https://www.cdc.gov or https://www.who.it or https://www.ncdhhs.gov.

All Obituaries

Janis Dunlap Pinehurst, NC

Ms. Janis Dunlap,97, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. No Services are planned at this time. Remember to sign the ‘ Guestbook”.

Cassandra Stewart Dunn, NC

Mrs. Cassandra Smith Stewart, 57, of Dunn, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 20,2021, at Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. Cassandra is proceeded in death by her parents, Lester McLean and Isabelle Smith, a son Patrick Smith, three sisters; Jacqueline Smith, Phaulethia McLean and Paulette Ward, and one brother; George Cameron. Cassandra leaves to cherish her memories her husband: Archie Stewart and her children; Timothy Smith (Trice) of Hagerstown, Maryland, Antonia...

Mrs. Cassandra Smith Stewart, 57, of Dunn, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 20,2021, at Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. Cassandra is proceeded in death by her parents, Lester...

Deacon Leon McLean Lillington, NC

Mr. Leon McLean, 83, of 1401 S 4th Street, Lillington, NC, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. Extended family and friends are being received at the home. Visitation hours at the home will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and you are REQUIRED to wear a Mask or Facial Covering. Deacon Leon McLean leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Lois Ann McLean of the home; 2 daughters, Selina N. McLean of the home and Tonya T. Bonds (Anthony) of Huddleston, VA; 4...

Mr. Leon McLean, 83, of 1401 S 4th Street, Lillington, NC, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. Extended family and friends are being received at the home. Visitation...

Melvin Royster Benson, NC

Mr. Melvin Royster, 89, of Benson, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Johnson Hospital, Benson, NC. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with no more than 10 individuals at any one time. Services will immediately follow the Visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m., Walker Funeral Home Chapel, 163 Irene Roberts Road, Lillington, NC. Due to COVID-19, all gatherings are being limited to no more than 50 people...

Mr. Melvin Royster, 89, of Benson, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Johnson Hospital, Benson, NC. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to...

Brandon "Cheeks" McLean Spring Lake, NC formally of Lillington, NC

Mr. Brandon "Cheeks" McLean, 39, of Lillington, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Extended family and friends are being received at the home of his mother, Susan (Bobby) Davis, located at 1009 Apt A, Summerville Mamers Road, Lillington, NC. Visitation hours at the home will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and you are REQUIRED to wear a Mask or Facial Covering. A Visitation well be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021, from 12:00...

Mr. Brandon "Cheeks" McLean, 39, of Lillington, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Extended family and friends are being received at the home of his...

Loren Snyder Cameron, NC

Mr. Loren Snyder, 71, of Cameron, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his residence. Family to do Services at a later date. Remember to sign the "Guestbook".

Zelma Mitchell Bunnlevel, NC

Ms. Zelma Mitchell, 88, of 357 Raynor -McLamb Rd, Bunnlevel, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn, NC. Extended family and friends are being received at the home. You are REQUIRED to wear a Mask or Facial Covering. Enduring love and fond memories remain with her sons John Thomas Mitchell (Gwendolyn) of the home, Marcus Harris, of Bunnlevel, Rashine Mitchell, of Philadelphia; the Mitchell grandchildren Jamel (Crystal), Jaron, Rayvine,...

Ms. Zelma Mitchell, 88, of 357 Raynor -McLamb Rd, Bunnlevel, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn, NC. Extended family and friends are being received at...

Cather " Cat” Gibson Angier, NC

Ms. Cather "Cat” James Gibson, 75, of Angier, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC. A Visitation will be held on, Sunday, February 14, 2021, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Walker Funeral Home Chapel, 163 Irene Roberts Road, Lillington, NC, with no more than 10 individuals at one time. A Service will immediately follow the Visitation beginning at 2:00 PM, Walker Funeral...

Ms. Cather "Cat” James Gibson, 75, of Angier, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, NC. A Visitation will be held...

Gloria Walker Lillington, NC

Ms. Gloria Walker 55, of 202 E. Lofton St., Lillington, NC passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence. Extended family and friends are being received at the home. Visitation hours at the home are from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and you are REQUIRED to wear a Mask or Facial Covering. Please Respect the family, and refrain from hugging and kissing. Remember to do what we’re required to do...Wash, Wait and Wear your mask. PLEASE DO NOT...

Ms. Gloria Walker 55, of 202 E. Lofton St., Lillington, NC passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence. Extended family and friends are being received at...

Charlie Chance Linden, NC

Mr. Charlie Oscar Chance, 82, of Linden, NC, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn, NC. Extended family and friends are being received at the home of son: Charles McNeill, located at 50 Star Fruit Lane, Linden, NC. Charlie leaves to cherish his many memories: Peggy Rochelle McNeill and Charles (Brianna) McNeill, of the home, as well as Betty Jean Chance and children; Terry Chance, of Erwin, NC, Carol (James) McKoy, of Dunn, NC, Regina (Will) Huffin, of...

Mr. Charlie Oscar Chance, 82, of Linden, NC, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Betsy Johnson Hospital, Dunn, NC. Extended family and friends are being received at the home of son:...