Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMartha Gladys WAGONER 
24,3, Mrs. Mildred Harrod Wagoner,143, Garland W. Wagoner Sr. obituary,143, Wedding Bradshaw - Ross,143, Marriage of Ross - Beckom,3, G.W. “Johnny” Wagoner Jr.,3, Bernice Beckom Cantrell,3, Oscar "O.T." Thomas Beckom,134, BIRTH: ROSS, THERESA DIAN,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Lora Louise Womack,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,261, John Dee Beckom,134, 03/17/1962-BTH- -ROSS, MELINDA ANN,134, 05/19/1958-BTH- -ROSS, MICHAEL MAC
24,3, Mrs. Mildred Harrod Wagoner,143, Garland W. Wagoner Sr. obituary,143, Wedding Bradshaw - Ross,143, Marriage of Ross - Beckom,3, G.W. “Johnny” Wagoner Jr.,3, Bernice Beckom Cantrell,3, Oscar "O.T." Thomas Beckom,134, BIRTH: ROSS, THERESA DIAN,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Lora Louise Womack,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,261, John Dee Beckom,134, 03/17/1962-BTH- -ROSS, MELINDA ANN,134, 05/19/1958-BTH- -ROSS, MICHAEL MACBirthFeb 2, 1936, Alamance County, North Carolina24,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom
DeathJan 26, 2025, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom
BurialCremated2, Details from her daughter Theresa
Flags SS-Reunion Info
FatherGarland Woodrow WAGONER Sr. (1911-1988)
MotherMildred Roseland HARROD (1916-2003)
Spouses
1Mac Carlton Smith ROSS 24,143, Wedding Bradshaw - Ross,3, Leonard D. “Pete” Smith,3, Richard Daniel “Dan” Smith,3, Margaret Smith Todd,470, Mac C. S. Ross,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8B-2TG2 : 22 December 2016), Mac Carlton Smith Ross and Martha Gladys Wagoner, 30 Jun 1956,3, Mary Jane (Smith) Pettigrew,3, Ross Lee Smith,134, BIRTH: ROSS, THERESA DIAN,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,404, Mac Carlton Smith Ross-Male-18 April 1933 – 16 October 1982-•-LHXJ-FHB,134, 03/17/1962-BTH- -ROSS, MELINDA ANN,134, 05/19/1958-BTH- -ROSS, MICHAEL MAC,256, Luther Edward Smith
24,143, Wedding Bradshaw - Ross,3, Leonard D. “Pete” Smith,3, Richard Daniel “Dan” Smith,3, Margaret Smith Todd,470, Mac C. S. Ross,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8B-2TG2 : 22 December 2016), Mac Carlton Smith Ross and Martha Gladys Wagoner, 30 Jun 1956,3, Mary Jane (Smith) Pettigrew,3, Ross Lee Smith,134, BIRTH: ROSS, THERESA DIAN,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,404, Mac Carlton Smith Ross-Male-18 April 1933 – 16 October 1982-•-LHXJ-FHB,134, 03/17/1962-BTH- -ROSS, MELINDA ANN,134, 05/19/1958-BTH- -ROSS, MICHAEL MAC,256, Luther Edward SmithBirthApr 18, 193324,470, Mac C. S. Ross
DeathOct 16, 1982, Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina24,3, Leonard D. “Pete” Smith,470, Mac C. S. Ross,404, Mac Carlton Smith Ross-Male-18 April 1933 – 16 October 1982-•-LHXJ-FHB
BurialBerea Christian Church, 2848 Old NC 87, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina470, Mac C. S. Ross
FatherLuther Dennis ROSS (1884-1935)
MotherLillian Francis FRANKS (1887-1983)
MarriageJun 30, 1956, Guilford County, North Carolina24,404, North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJ8B-2TG2 : 22 December 2016), Mac Carlton Smith Ross and Martha Gladys Wagoner, 30 Jun 1956,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999
2John Dee BECKOM 24,3, Mrs. Mildred Harrod Wagoner,143, Garland W. Wagoner Sr. obituary,143, Marriage of Ross - Beckom,3, William "Bill" Howard Somers,301,3, G.W. “Johnny” Wagoner Jr.,3, Bernice Beckom Cantrell,3, Oscar "O.T." Thomas Beckom,404, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8SK-X61 : 14 February 2020), Frances Mae Somers in entry for John Dee Beckom, 1948.,404, Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988,https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV19-JTLP : 10 January 2019), Ruby Elizabeth Hungate in entry for John Dee Beckom and Bobbie May Myers Frye, 04 Sep 1981; from "Virginia,,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Lora Louise Womack,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,261, John Dee Beckom
24,3, Mrs. Mildred Harrod Wagoner,143, Garland W. Wagoner Sr. obituary,143, Marriage of Ross - Beckom,3, William "Bill" Howard Somers,301,3, G.W. “Johnny” Wagoner Jr.,3, Bernice Beckom Cantrell,3, Oscar "O.T." Thomas Beckom,404, North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979"(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F8SK-X61 : 14 February 2020), Frances Mae Somers in entry for John Dee Beckom, 1948.,404, Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988,https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV19-JTLP : 10 January 2019), Ruby Elizabeth Hungate in entry for John Dee Beckom and Bobbie May Myers Frye, 04 Sep 1981; from "Virginia,,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261, Lora Louise Womack,261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom,261, John Dee BeckomBirthDec 25, 1926, Alamance County, North Carolina470, John D Beckom,24,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999,261
DeathApr 17, 2025, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina261, John Dee Beckom
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina470, John Dee Beckom
FatherThomas Onelis BECKOM (1897-1973)
MotherPearl Juanita SUTTON (1899-1979)
MarriageSep 18, 1987, Berea Christian Church, 2848 Old NC 87, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina24,3, Mrs. Mildred Harrod Wagoner,143, Marriage of Ross - Beckom,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Martha Gladys WAGONER
1/30/2025
Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom
February 2, 1936 ~ January 26, 2025 (age 88)
Martha Beckom, 88, of Burlington, passed away peacefully at Coble Creek Healthcare in the Twin Lakes Community on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Garland W. and Mildred H. Wagoner.
Martha is survived by her husband, John D. Beckom, to whom she was married for 37 wonderful years.
Martha will be long remembered for her love and unwavering support of her family and friends. Martha was an interior decorator/designer during her career, as well as an amazing seamstress. From draperies to bedspreads and pillows, to making dresses and hemming pants or patching a rip in your jeans, Martha could do magic with a needle and thread for just about her entire life! Her legendary “chicken pie” was always a treat as well as her homemade “fruitcake” during the holiday season. Martha also loved gardening. Nurturing the soil to grow her favorite flowers and veggies in the garden each season always brought great joy to her.
Martha and John enjoyed entertaining family and friends and welcomed those that dropped by to just say hello. Martha loved to spend time with a challenging puzzle or playing cards with family and friends or participating in some hilarious game that created much laughter. Martha loved music, especially Christmas music. She was a soprano in the choir at Berea Christian Church for many years. Martha and John also enjoyed traveling. They had many adventures with their “travel group” friends and the thoughts of those trips always brought back fond memories. Martha and John spent many days traveling to watch family members participate in sporting events and recitals. Their trips with sister Lora and her husband Graham as well as adventures with their dearest friends Charles and Patsy Rumbley were memories that were revisited often. Martha also kept in close contact with childhood classmates from Elon as “the girls” would gather often to share a meal to catch up on what was going on in their lives. One of her dear classmates, Lee Thompson, always brightened her day when they had the opportunity to chat on the phone. A loving thank you to Patsy and Lee for your gracious friendship and faithfulness through Martha’s journey.
Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Mac C. S. Ross, her sister, Lora Womack, and her brother, Johnny Wagoner.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, daughters, Theresa Lilienthal (Rick) and Melinda Bradshaw, and son, Michael Ross (Terri), eight grandchildren, William Frederick “Rick” Riley, Jr. (Chelsea), Michelle R. Richards (Tyler), Manning Henry “Hank” Lilienthal III (Lindsey), Hannah Lilienthal (Chris), Beth McGuire (Todd), Amanda Shoop (David), Taylor R. Lewis (Bryan), and James Ross. Martha also had eleven great-grandchildren as well as two nieces and a nephew.
Martha’s faith journey began at Friedens Lutheran Church, she then attended Berea Christian Church, and she entered the pearly gates as a member of St. Mark’s Community Church. Reverend Bob Disher will preside over the service to celebrate Martha’s life in the May-Foley Chapel at Coble Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation building at Twin Lakes Community on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The family with receive friends after the service in the Coble Room.
The family would like to express their most sincere thanks to all of those that had a hand in making Martha’s end of life journey full of love and compassion. To the staff at Coble Creek and especially the “Blue Ridge” neighborhood team of professionals a heartfelt thank you for ALL you did and shared with Martha. To the “Blue Ridge” team, you dedicated every day to make Martha comfortable and rest peacefully with a smile on her face.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to AuthoraCare https://www.authoracare.org/give/donate-online in honor of their support of Martha over the past eight months, to St. Mark’s Community Church https://www.smc.church/give, or to the organization of their choice.
https://www.richandthompson.com/notices/Martha-Beckom 261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom
Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom
February 2, 1936 ~ January 26, 2025 (age 88)
Martha Beckom, 88, of Burlington, passed away peacefully at Coble Creek Healthcare in the Twin Lakes Community on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Garland W. and Mildred H. Wagoner.
Martha is survived by her husband, John D. Beckom, to whom she was married for 37 wonderful years.
Martha will be long remembered for her love and unwavering support of her family and friends. Martha was an interior decorator/designer during her career, as well as an amazing seamstress. From draperies to bedspreads and pillows, to making dresses and hemming pants or patching a rip in your jeans, Martha could do magic with a needle and thread for just about her entire life! Her legendary “chicken pie” was always a treat as well as her homemade “fruitcake” during the holiday season. Martha also loved gardening. Nurturing the soil to grow her favorite flowers and veggies in the garden each season always brought great joy to her.
Martha and John enjoyed entertaining family and friends and welcomed those that dropped by to just say hello. Martha loved to spend time with a challenging puzzle or playing cards with family and friends or participating in some hilarious game that created much laughter. Martha loved music, especially Christmas music. She was a soprano in the choir at Berea Christian Church for many years. Martha and John also enjoyed traveling. They had many adventures with their “travel group” friends and the thoughts of those trips always brought back fond memories. Martha and John spent many days traveling to watch family members participate in sporting events and recitals. Their trips with sister Lora and her husband Graham as well as adventures with their dearest friends Charles and Patsy Rumbley were memories that were revisited often. Martha also kept in close contact with childhood classmates from Elon as “the girls” would gather often to share a meal to catch up on what was going on in their lives. One of her dear classmates, Lee Thompson, always brightened her day when they had the opportunity to chat on the phone. A loving thank you to Patsy and Lee for your gracious friendship and faithfulness through Martha’s journey.
Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Mac C. S. Ross, her sister, Lora Womack, and her brother, Johnny Wagoner.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, daughters, Theresa Lilienthal (Rick) and Melinda Bradshaw, and son, Michael Ross (Terri), eight grandchildren, William Frederick “Rick” Riley, Jr. (Chelsea), Michelle R. Richards (Tyler), Manning Henry “Hank” Lilienthal III (Lindsey), Hannah Lilienthal (Chris), Beth McGuire (Todd), Amanda Shoop (David), Taylor R. Lewis (Bryan), and James Ross. Martha also had eleven great-grandchildren as well as two nieces and a nephew.
Martha’s faith journey began at Friedens Lutheran Church, she then attended Berea Christian Church, and she entered the pearly gates as a member of St. Mark’s Community Church. Reverend Bob Disher will preside over the service to celebrate Martha’s life in the May-Foley Chapel at Coble Creek Healthcare and Rehabilitation building at Twin Lakes Community on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The family with receive friends after the service in the Coble Room.
The family would like to express their most sincere thanks to all of those that had a hand in making Martha’s end of life journey full of love and compassion. To the staff at Coble Creek and especially the “Blue Ridge” neighborhood team of professionals a heartfelt thank you for ALL you did and shared with Martha. To the “Blue Ridge” team, you dedicated every day to make Martha comfortable and rest peacefully with a smile on her face.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being made to AuthoraCare https://www.authoracare.org/give/donate-online in honor of their support of Martha over the past eight months, to St. Mark’s Community Church https://www.smc.church/give, or to the organization of their choice.
https://www.richandthompson.com/notices/Martha-Beckom 261, Martha Gladys Wagoner Ross Beckom