Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathApr 10, 2001, Alamance County, North Carolina [1192]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [1192]
FlagsUS Military, US Navy, World War II
FatherEdwin Leffrage MITCHELL (1887-1955)
MotherBerta Mae McINTYRE (1890-1941)
Spouses
DeathDec 10, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina [906]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [906]
OccupationRetired Executive Secretaty To President Of Tower Mills. [906]
FatherJoseph WHITESELL (1886-1954)
MotherLillie Baynes MURRAY (1887-1961)
ChildrenDavid Lynn (1950-2012)
Obituary Online notes for “Jim” James Donald MITCHELL
4/12/2001
Mr. James Donald Mitchell
BURLINGTON — Mr. James Donald Mitchell, 74, of 1323 Springdale Drive, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at his home after an illness of one month.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell, who survives, and the son of Mr. Edwin Leffrage Mitchell and Mrs. Berta McIntyre Mitchell, both deceased. He was retired from A&P Food Stores with 36 years of service and later worked for Byrd Food Stores for six years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon. He was president of the Men’s Bible Class, Believers Chorus, administrative council and treasurer of the Methodist Men. Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. David Lynn (Joy) Mitchell of Graham and Mr. Jonathan Wayne (Wanda) Mitchell of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Hoke of Burlington and Mrs. Ruby Starling of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hill, Mrs. Dorothy Hill and Mrs. Hazel Howell; and two brothers, Mr. Wallace Mitchell and Mr. Joseph Mitchell. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Elon by the Rev. Randy Innes, pastor; the Rev. Melissa R. MacKinnon, associate pastor; and the Rev. Bill Wolfe, retired Methodist minister with special remarks by Mr. Marvin King and Mr. Charlie Pyles. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Members of the Men’s Bible Class will sit as honorary pallbearers. The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon College, N.C. 27244. [1192]
Mr. James Donald Mitchell
BURLINGTON — Mr. James Donald Mitchell, 74, of 1323 Springdale Drive, died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at his home after an illness of one month.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell, who survives, and the son of Mr. Edwin Leffrage Mitchell and Mrs. Berta McIntyre Mitchell, both deceased. He was retired from A&P Food Stores with 36 years of service and later worked for Byrd Food Stores for six years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon. He was president of the Men’s Bible Class, Believers Chorus, administrative council and treasurer of the Methodist Men. Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. David Lynn (Joy) Mitchell of Graham and Mr. Jonathan Wayne (Wanda) Mitchell of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Hoke of Burlington and Mrs. Ruby Starling of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hill, Mrs. Dorothy Hill and Mrs. Hazel Howell; and two brothers, Mr. Wallace Mitchell and Mr. Joseph Mitchell. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Elon by the Rev. Randy Innes, pastor; the Rev. Melissa R. MacKinnon, associate pastor; and the Rev. Bill Wolfe, retired Methodist minister with special remarks by Mr. Marvin King and Mr. Charlie Pyles. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. Members of the Men’s Bible Class will sit as honorary pallbearers. The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1630 Westbrook Ave., Elon College, N.C. 27244. [1192]
Obituary Online notes for Norma Jean Elaine (Spouse 1)
12/12/2005
Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell , age 76, of 1323 Springdale Dr. Burlington passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday December 10, 2005, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was wife of the late James Donald Mitchell and daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha McIntyre Whitesell.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon where she was an officer in the UMW and ladies circle, was a member of the Chancel Choir, Senior Choir and song leader for the Wesleyan Class. Mrs. Mitchell retired as Executive Secretary to the President of Tower Mills.
Survivors include 2 sons, David Lynn Mitchell and wife Joy of Mebane and Jonathan W. Mitchell and wife Wanda of Burlington; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Vaughn and husband Michael of Graham and James David Mitchell of N.Y.,N.Y.; 2 great grandchildren, Ashley Vaughn and Isley Vaughn; sister, Mrs. Margaret Curtis of Gibsonville.
She was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Hilda Whitaker, Inez Hinshaw, Roy Whitesell, Morris Whitesell, Raymond Whitesell and Pauline Small.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 13, 2005 at First United Methodist Church of Elon by Rev. Terry Huffines.
Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday and at other times, the home of her son, Jon Mitchell , 1413 McCuiston Dr., Burlington.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon; 1639 Westbrook Dr., Elon, NC 27244.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com [906]
Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Norma Whitesell Mitchell , age 76, of 1323 Springdale Dr. Burlington passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday December 10, 2005, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was wife of the late James Donald Mitchell and daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha McIntyre Whitesell.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon where she was an officer in the UMW and ladies circle, was a member of the Chancel Choir, Senior Choir and song leader for the Wesleyan Class. Mrs. Mitchell retired as Executive Secretary to the President of Tower Mills.
Survivors include 2 sons, David Lynn Mitchell and wife Joy of Mebane and Jonathan W. Mitchell and wife Wanda of Burlington; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Vaughn and husband Michael of Graham and James David Mitchell of N.Y.,N.Y.; 2 great grandchildren, Ashley Vaughn and Isley Vaughn; sister, Mrs. Margaret Curtis of Gibsonville.
She was preceded in death by 6 siblings, Hilda Whitaker, Inez Hinshaw, Roy Whitesell, Morris Whitesell, Raymond Whitesell and Pauline Small.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday December 13, 2005 at First United Methodist Church of Elon by Rev. Terry Huffines.
Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory until being taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday and at other times, the home of her son, Jon Mitchell , 1413 McCuiston Dr., Burlington.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Elon; 1639 Westbrook Dr., Elon, NC 27244.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com [906]