Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathOct 26, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina [333]
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [333]
FlagsUS Army, US Military
Father“Ben” Benjamin Ernest WHITESELL Sr. (1899-1966)
MotherMamie TERRY (1900-1974)
Spouses
BurialGibsonville City Cemetery, Springwood Avenue, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [362], [367]
Birth1924 [1]
Father“Bud, Bird” Billie GREESON (1890-1954)
MotherMollie Nancy MAY (1893-1957)
2Pearl Lean DIX 
[1], [368], [369], [370]
[1], [368], [369], [370]BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [371]
FatherLinwood DIX (1888-1975)
MotherNannie Bell JEFFERSON (1900-1991)
MarriageNov 25, 1965 [1]
Obituary Online notes for “Bee” Benjamin Ernest WHITESELL Jr.
+10/27/2005
OBITUARIES Ben "B" E. Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Mr. Ben "B" E. Whitesell , 82, of 318 Apple Street, Gibsonville, died at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Burlington on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 after three years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ben Ernest Whitesell Sr. and Mamie Terry Whitesell . He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 40 years from Cone Mills as a supervisor. He was a member of Gibsonville Christian Church and served in many ways to help the church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. Fogleman and husband, Dennis, of Whitsett; a son, Mr. Richard E. Whitesell of Gibsonville; a brother, Mr. Fred L. Whitesell of Gibsonville; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Linda Carol Gulley; a brother, Mr. Harvey "Buck" Whitesell ; and a sister, Mrs. Rita Chrismon.
The funeral will be conducted at Gibsonville Christian Church on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Hobert Isley, and the Rev. Alan Kent. Burial will follow the service in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 p.m. today, October 27, 2005, and at other times they will be at the residence of the daughter, Nancy Fogleman, 508-A, N.C. 100, Whitsett, N.C.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice for the special care given to Mr. Whitesell .
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com. [333]
OBITUARIES Ben "B" E. Whitesell
GIBSONVILLE — Mr. Ben "B" E. Whitesell , 82, of 318 Apple Street, Gibsonville, died at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Burlington on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 after three years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ben Ernest Whitesell Sr. and Mamie Terry Whitesell . He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 40 years from Cone Mills as a supervisor. He was a member of Gibsonville Christian Church and served in many ways to help the church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. Fogleman and husband, Dennis, of Whitsett; a son, Mr. Richard E. Whitesell of Gibsonville; a brother, Mr. Fred L. Whitesell of Gibsonville; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Linda Carol Gulley; a brother, Mr. Harvey "Buck" Whitesell ; and a sister, Mrs. Rita Chrismon.
The funeral will be conducted at Gibsonville Christian Church on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Hobert Isley, and the Rev. Alan Kent. Burial will follow the service in Gibsonville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 p.m. today, October 27, 2005, and at other times they will be at the residence of the daughter, Nancy Fogleman, 508-A, N.C. 100, Whitsett, N.C.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice for the special care given to Mr. Whitesell .
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com. [333]
Obituary Online notes for Essie Lee (Spouse 1)
2/16/2018
Essie Greeson Ward
June 5, 1929 ~ February 15, 2018 (age 88)
Ms. Essie Greeson Ward, 88, of Burlington, NC, died at her home surrounded by loved ones, February 15, 2018.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Bud and Molly Greeson. She was married to Ben Whitesell for 18 years, the father of her three children.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. Fogleman and husband Dennis of Whitsett; a son, Mr. Richard E. Whitesell of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Grady Greeson of Whitsett; seven grandchildren, Michael Cox , Todd Cox, Danny Fogleman, Sherry Marshburn, Terri Roberson, Lisa Qualls, and Brandon Whitesell; 17 great-grandchildren, Avery Cox, Jeremy Cox, Courtney Gantos, CJ Jewell, Kendall Storey, Dylan Fogleman, Buddy Marshburn, Thad Marshburn, Michael Stevens, Jason Stevens, Keely Roberson, Seth Roberson, Carol Qualls, Rainey Qualls, Brandi Whitesell, Melanie Whitesell, and Alex Fox; and five great-great-grandchildren, Tanner Moss, Mason Gantos, Kinley Cox, McKenzi Gantos, and Wolf Marshburn.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Linda Carol Gulley and brothers, Fred, Buddy, James and Delmer Greeson.
A graveside service will be conducted at the Gibsonville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, and at other times they will be at the residence of the daughter, Nancy Fogleman, 508-A NC 100, Whitsett, NC.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice for the special care given to Ms. Ward. [362]
Essie Greeson Ward
June 5, 1929 ~ February 15, 2018 (age 88)
Ms. Essie Greeson Ward, 88, of Burlington, NC, died at her home surrounded by loved ones, February 15, 2018.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Bud and Molly Greeson. She was married to Ben Whitesell for 18 years, the father of her three children.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy W. Fogleman and husband Dennis of Whitsett; a son, Mr. Richard E. Whitesell of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Grady Greeson of Whitsett; seven grandchildren, Michael Cox , Todd Cox, Danny Fogleman, Sherry Marshburn, Terri Roberson, Lisa Qualls, and Brandon Whitesell; 17 great-grandchildren, Avery Cox, Jeremy Cox, Courtney Gantos, CJ Jewell, Kendall Storey, Dylan Fogleman, Buddy Marshburn, Thad Marshburn, Michael Stevens, Jason Stevens, Keely Roberson, Seth Roberson, Carol Qualls, Rainey Qualls, Brandi Whitesell, Melanie Whitesell, and Alex Fox; and five great-great-grandchildren, Tanner Moss, Mason Gantos, Kinley Cox, McKenzi Gantos, and Wolf Marshburn.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Linda Carol Gulley and brothers, Fred, Buddy, James and Delmer Greeson.
A graveside service will be conducted at the Gibsonville Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018, and at other times they will be at the residence of the daughter, Nancy Fogleman, 508-A NC 100, Whitsett, NC.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice for the special care given to Ms. Ward. [362]
Obituary Online notes for Pearl Lean (Spouse 2)
Pearl Dix
Ms. Pearl Lean Dix, 88, of Graham passed away at Springview Assisted Living on Thursday, September 20, 2018.
A native of Caswell County, she was the daughter of Linwood Dix and Nannie Bell Jefferson Dix, both deceased. She was a retired textile employee and attended Graham Church of God.
Survivors include a son, James “Jimmy” Ball of Graham; sister, Ruby King of Graham; brother, Earl Dix and wife Judy of Graham; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Herron; three sisters, Kathleen Dix, Onie Dodson and Ann Burke; and four brothers, James, Dee, Floyd and Junior Dix.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Norman Fargis with the family receiving friends from 1:15 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 515 North Marshall Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [371]
Ms. Pearl Lean Dix, 88, of Graham passed away at Springview Assisted Living on Thursday, September 20, 2018.
A native of Caswell County, she was the daughter of Linwood Dix and Nannie Bell Jefferson Dix, both deceased. She was a retired textile employee and attended Graham Church of God.
Survivors include a son, James “Jimmy” Ball of Graham; sister, Ruby King of Graham; brother, Earl Dix and wife Judy of Graham; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Herron; three sisters, Kathleen Dix, Onie Dodson and Ann Burke; and four brothers, James, Dee, Floyd and Junior Dix.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Norman Fargis with the family receiving friends from 1:15 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 515 North Marshall Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [371]