H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel

04/09/2026

With heartfelt sorrow, we share the passing of Ellisa Edwards White of Durham, NC. She entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2026.

We extend our sincere condolences to her family as they walk through this season of loss. May they find peace in the promise of God’s comfort and strength, and may the memories of her life bring light to the days ahead.

Service for Ms. White will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel. Service will begin at 12pm.

Please join us in keeping the Edwards/White family lifted in your thoughts and prayers. We also invite you to share condolences on the guestbook, which can be found on our website (see link below).

Compassionate Services Entrusted To:

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel
124 E. Edgewood Drive
Durham, NC 27704
919-342-1414

View Ellisa Edwards White's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/31/2026

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel is a licensed funeral establishment serving Durham, North Carolina, and the surrounding communities. We are a new generation funeral home rooted in traditional values of trust, service, and respect. Our mission is to meet families where they are, offering personalized care that honors every life and every legacy. We proudly serve families of all races, cultures, and faiths, and we believe every family deserves professional service delivered with genuine compassion.

We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

📍124 E. Edgewood Dr. Durham, NC 27704
☎️ 919-342-1414
🔗 https://www.hdweavermemorialchapel.com/

03/12/2026

Happy National Funeral Directors and Morticians Recognition Day 🎊💛

Today, March 11, 2026, we proudly celebrate National Funeral Directors and Morticians Recognition Day.

This day honors the dedicated professionals who serve families with compassion, dignity, and care during some of life’s most difficult moments. Funeral directors and morticians carry a responsibility that goes far beyond a profession, it is a calling rooted in service to our communities.

At K.N. Jones Memorial Care, LLC and H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel we are incredibly grateful for our committed team who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure every family we serve is treated with respect, excellence, and heartfelt compassion. From preparing loved ones with care to guiding families through the arrangements of a homegoing celebration, their work makes a lasting impact.

Today we celebrate the men and women of funeral service who give so much of themselves to care for others. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

Happy National Funeral Directors and Morticians Recognition Day! 🤎⚰️🎉

03/01/2026

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🎉 Happy Birthday to Pastor Jaylen Allen! 🎉

Today we celebrate one of our own, a true blessing to our funeral home family and to the community we serve. Pastor Jaylen is a dedicated servant after God’s own heart, always willing to step in, stand in the gap, and pour compassion into every family he encounters. His heart for people, steady presence, and spirit of service make him an invaluable asset to our team.

Pastor Jaylen was born on February 29, which means he only gets a “real” birthday every four years! 😄 So while the rest of us are out here aging annually, Jaylen is aging on God’s deluxe, extended warranty plan. 👦🏽👴🏾

Join us in wishing Pastor Jaylen a very special birthday. We thank God for his life, his ministry, and the impact he continues to make both inside and outside of K.N. Jones Memorial Care, LLC and H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel 🎊🎊🎊🎊

02/25/2026

We’re excited to share that the new website for H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel is now live! 🎊💻

Going forward, all obituaries and service information for H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel will be posted directly on our new website. Obituaries will no longer appear on the K.N. Jones Memorial Care, LLC website.

This update allows us to better serve our families with clearer, dedicated information in one place. We invite you to visit our new site and stay connected with us there.

To subscribe to our obituary notifications, please complete the following form: https://www.hdweavermemorialchapel.com/obituary-notifications

Thank you for your continued trust and support in Durham NC’s newest funeral home 🤎🖤

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel
📍 124 E. Edgewood Dr. Durham, NC 27704
📲 919-342-1414
🔗 https://www.hdweavermemorialchapel.com

Welcome to H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel in Durham , NC. Compassionate funeral services for your loved ones. Learn more about us.

02/17/2026

🎉 GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We are excited to share a major milestone for our firm and our community!

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel has officially surrendered its chapel license and is now fully licensed as a funeral establishment by the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service.

Our funeral establishment license was officially issued on February 15, 2026, which means we are now a full-service funeral home and may advertise and operate as such.

This achievement represents growth, perseverance, and our unwavering commitment to serve families with excellence, dignity, and compassion. We are proud to stand as Durham, North Carolina’s newest funeral home, ready to meet the needs of our community with trusted, professional care.

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us on this journey. We look forward to serving Durham and surrounding communities for generations to come.

02/11/2026

At the request of the family of Mr. Wilbert “Shake” Edwards, there will no longer be a one-hour visitation. They have decided to start the service at 12:15pm. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused.

02/05/2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Wilbert “Shake” Edwards.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Edwards family during this difficult time. During this time of loss, we pray that God’s comforting presence surrounds you, offering peace that surpasses all understanding and strength for the days ahead.

Services for Mr. Edwards will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel (124 E. Edgewood Dr. Durham, NC 27704). Visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm and service will begin at 1pm. Interment will follow at Glennview Memorial Park.

Please join us in keeping the Edwards family lifted in your thoughts and prayers. We also invite you to share condolences on the guestbook, which can be found on our website (see link below).

Compassionate Services Entrusted To:

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel
124 E. Edgewood Drive
Durham, NC 27704
919-342-1414

View Wilbert Mack “Shake” Edwards's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/03/2026

With heartfelt sorrow, we share the passing of Mrs. Virginia Mitchell Lunsford, 93, of Durham, NC. Mrs. Lunsford entered into eternal rest on January 30, 2026.

We extend our sincere condolences to her family as they walk through this season of loss. May they find peace in the promise of God’s comfort and strength, and may the memories of her life bring light to the days ahead.

Services for Mrs. Lunsford will take place on Monday, February 9, 2026 at H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel (124 E. Edgewood Dr. Durham, NC 27704). Visitation will be held from 12pm-1pm and service will begin at 1pm.

Please join us in keeping the Lunsford family lifted in your thoughts and prayers. We also invite you to share condolences on the guestbook, which can be found on our website (see link below).

Compassionate Services Entrusted To:

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel
124 E. Edgewood Drive
Durham, NC 27704
919-342-1414

View Virginia Lunsford's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/03/2026

Chris Weaver is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who has served families with compassion from a young age. He was reared by his late father, Mr. Harry D. Weaver Sr., whose influence helped shape Chris’ lifelong calling to funeral service.

A Durham native, Chris is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Georgia and has been licensed in North Carolina since 2017.

Known for his calm demeanor and steady presence, he brings comfort and reassurance to families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Chris is honored to serve and support families throughout his community with compassion and care.

Though he is behind the scenes most of the time, we are grateful for his hardwork and dedication.

H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel
📍124 E. Edgewood Dr. Durham, NC 27704
☎️ 919-342-1414
🔗 www.knjonesmemorialcare.com

**This location is a licensed chapel owned and operated by K.N. Jones Memorial Care, LLC ! Whether you’re in Chapel Hill or Durham, we’re only one phone call away**

10/11/2025

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4

It was our honor to serve the family of Elder McDonald Newkirk during this time of bereavement. We thank you for entrusting H.D. Weaver Memorial Chapel with the care of your loved one and the sacred responsibility of celebrating his life.

May the peace of God continue to abide with you. 🕊️