Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 22, 1939, Alamance County, North Carolina [1931]
DeathSep 18, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [1931]
FatherWilliam Loftin LOY (1911-1976)
MotherOmie HAGOOD (1913-1976)
Spouses
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina [1920]
FatherHoyle Crouse RUMBLEY (1914-1996)
MotherMildred Lea WHITESELL (1916-2017)
Obituary Online notes for Rachel Delores LOY
9/20/2016
Rachel Loy Rumbley
BURLINGTON – Rachel Loy Rumbley passed away peacefully September 18, 2016 at Alamance House after many years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was born May 22, 1939 to William Loftin Loy and Omie Hagood Loy, both deceased.
Rachel graduated from Elon College High School and worked for many years in the medical field including Carolina Biological, Kernodle Clinic, UNC, Duke and ARMC.
Rachel was also a successful business woman, event planner, former Sunday school teacher and a strong advocate for causes she believed in.
She was active in the organization of the Central NC Band Festival in 1973 at Western Alamance High School.
A very loving, giving person, she would help anyone that she could.
With Rachel, family always came first. She loved spending time at the beach, music, dancing, and entertaining family and friends.
Rachel was a gifted, creative and artistic person including writing and painting. She won awards for her poetry, fiction, drama, children’s poems and was published in anthologies and local magazines.
She was active in the Burlington Writers Club, NC Poetry Society, the early days of the NC Writers Network and the Friday Noon Poets.
Rachel was also a talented songwriter having her song “Bittersweet Memories of Home” recorded in 1988.
She loved painting landscapes, floral scenes, children’s face and anything that she could to adapt to different occasions and people.
She is survived by brother, Gordon Loy of Burlington and sisters, Brenda Loy Wilson and Debbie Loy Walter (David) of Graham.
Also surviving are special nephews, Jeff Hudgins (Kim) and Mike Williamson and niece, Lisa Henderson.
She was blessed to be surrounded by great nephew, Anthony Morene; great nieces, Emily Morene, Bethany Henderson, Chelsea Hudgins and Syvanna Ball Ponce, her grandchildren are Erika Rumbley, Colin Rumbley, Brianna Pratt and Elliott Pratt. She is also survived by son, Keith Rumbley (Virginia) and daughter, Gina Rumbley.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 12 p.m. by Rev. Danny Green with the family receiving friends from 11 a.m. til noon prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the special care Rachel was given by the Memory Care Staff at Alamance House.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [1931]
Rachel Loy Rumbley
BURLINGTON – Rachel Loy Rumbley passed away peacefully September 18, 2016 at Alamance House after many years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was born May 22, 1939 to William Loftin Loy and Omie Hagood Loy, both deceased.
Rachel graduated from Elon College High School and worked for many years in the medical field including Carolina Biological, Kernodle Clinic, UNC, Duke and ARMC.
Rachel was also a successful business woman, event planner, former Sunday school teacher and a strong advocate for causes she believed in.
She was active in the organization of the Central NC Band Festival in 1973 at Western Alamance High School.
A very loving, giving person, she would help anyone that she could.
With Rachel, family always came first. She loved spending time at the beach, music, dancing, and entertaining family and friends.
Rachel was a gifted, creative and artistic person including writing and painting. She won awards for her poetry, fiction, drama, children’s poems and was published in anthologies and local magazines.
She was active in the Burlington Writers Club, NC Poetry Society, the early days of the NC Writers Network and the Friday Noon Poets.
Rachel was also a talented songwriter having her song “Bittersweet Memories of Home” recorded in 1988.
She loved painting landscapes, floral scenes, children’s face and anything that she could to adapt to different occasions and people.
She is survived by brother, Gordon Loy of Burlington and sisters, Brenda Loy Wilson and Debbie Loy Walter (David) of Graham.
Also surviving are special nephews, Jeff Hudgins (Kim) and Mike Williamson and niece, Lisa Henderson.
She was blessed to be surrounded by great nephew, Anthony Morene; great nieces, Emily Morene, Bethany Henderson, Chelsea Hudgins and Syvanna Ball Ponce, her grandchildren are Erika Rumbley, Colin Rumbley, Brianna Pratt and Elliott Pratt. She is also survived by son, Keith Rumbley (Virginia) and daughter, Gina Rumbley.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 12 p.m. by Rev. Danny Green with the family receiving friends from 11 a.m. til noon prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the special care Rachel was given by the Memory Care Staff at Alamance House.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 3739 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [1931]
Obituary Online notes for Charles Edward (Spouse 1)
12/18/2023
Charles Edward Rumbley
January 30, 1937 — December 16, 2023
Charlotte
Charles Edward Rumbley, 86 of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Burlington, NC passed away peacefully at home Saturday, December 16, 2023 with his family by his side.
Charles was born in Alamance County, NC on January 30, 1937. He was the son of Hoyle Crouse Rumbley and Mildred Whitesell Shoffner.
He is preceded in death by his father, Hoyle Crouse Rumbley, his mother, Mildred Whitesell Shoffner, his stepfather, Richard Shoffner, his stepbrother, JR Shoffner and his stepson, Scott Morton.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia (Patsy) Rumbley, his sister, Linda Daniels, stepsisters Shelby Jean McClean & Bernice Shoffner-May, his son, Keith Rumbley (wife Virginia), his daughter Gina Rumbley, and his grandchildren, Erika Rumbley, Colin Rumbley, Brianna Muro and Elliott Pratt.
Charles loved developing property and building homes. Along with his business Partner, Jim Johnson, Charles created the Heartland Homes manufacturing facility in Henderson, NC and Heritage Acres in Fayetteville, NC.
Charles spent his retirement years living by the water so he could enjoy his favorite pastime, fishing and traveling extensively with his wife Patsy and their close “travel” friends. Charles loved to discuss politics, old cars and fishing. He loved life, laughter, telling stories to friends, the more than occasional prank and he loved to dance.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2023, officiated by Rev. Bob Disher and Rev. Ben Bishop at St. Marks Church, 1230 St. Marks Church Rd, Burlington, NC with visitation between 12:00-12:45PM.
If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, contributions in the memory of Charles Rumbley may be made to: Via Health Partners (Hospice), PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247 [1920]
Charles Edward Rumbley
January 30, 1937 — December 16, 2023
Charlotte
Charles Edward Rumbley, 86 of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Burlington, NC passed away peacefully at home Saturday, December 16, 2023 with his family by his side.
Charles was born in Alamance County, NC on January 30, 1937. He was the son of Hoyle Crouse Rumbley and Mildred Whitesell Shoffner.
He is preceded in death by his father, Hoyle Crouse Rumbley, his mother, Mildred Whitesell Shoffner, his stepfather, Richard Shoffner, his stepbrother, JR Shoffner and his stepson, Scott Morton.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Patricia (Patsy) Rumbley, his sister, Linda Daniels, stepsisters Shelby Jean McClean & Bernice Shoffner-May, his son, Keith Rumbley (wife Virginia), his daughter Gina Rumbley, and his grandchildren, Erika Rumbley, Colin Rumbley, Brianna Muro and Elliott Pratt.
Charles loved developing property and building homes. Along with his business Partner, Jim Johnson, Charles created the Heartland Homes manufacturing facility in Henderson, NC and Heritage Acres in Fayetteville, NC.
Charles spent his retirement years living by the water so he could enjoy his favorite pastime, fishing and traveling extensively with his wife Patsy and their close “travel” friends. Charles loved to discuss politics, old cars and fishing. He loved life, laughter, telling stories to friends, the more than occasional prank and he loved to dance.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2023, officiated by Rev. Bob Disher and Rev. Ben Bishop at St. Marks Church, 1230 St. Marks Church Rd, Burlington, NC with visitation between 12:00-12:45PM.
If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, contributions in the memory of Charles Rumbley may be made to: Via Health Partners (Hospice), PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247 [1920]