Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialEvergreen Memory Gardens, 7901 US 158, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [3917]
OccupationFormer Employee Of Burlington Industries And Retired From Zarn Inc. [3917]
EducationBachelors Degree Form Elon College [3917]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, US Military
Father“Ernie” Ernest Gervus SOMERS (1891-1972)
MotherLecy Bell WAGONER (1901-1948)
Spouses
DeathFeb 5, 2011, Rockingham County, North Carolina [3918]
BurialEvergreen Memory Gardens, 7901 US 158, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [3918]
FatherHobert Bembo BLAKLEY (1897-1985)
MotherJulia Ann SPARKS (1895-1971)
Obituary Online notes for Boyd Wagoner SOMERS Sr.
10/24/00
Mr. Boyd Wagoner Somers
REIDSVILLE — Mr. Boyd Wagoner Somers, 72, of 140 Pursodu Drive, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at his home.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Louise Blakley Somers, who survives, and the son of Mr. Ernest G. “Ernie” Somers and Mrs. Lecy Wagoner Somers, both deceased. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries and was retired from ZARN Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Reidsville. He was a former member of the Reidsville Rotary Club. He received a bachelors degree from Elon College.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. Boyd W. (Christina) Somers Jr. of Greensboro; a daughter, Mrs. Shelia (Oscar) Denise Davis of Charlotte; four brothers, Mr. Joseph C. Somers of Montgomery, Ala., Mr. Daniel Edward Somers of Burlington, Mr. John D. Somers and Mr. D. Calvin Somers, both of Elon College; two sisters, Ms. Betty S. McIntyre of Elon College and Ms. Gladys S. Lancaster of Virginia Beach, Va.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. G. Richard Somers and a sister, Ms. Virginia S. Jones.
The funeral will be conduced at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Burial with military rites will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens.
The family will be at Citty Funeral Home in Reidsville from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville, N.C. 27320 or to the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Dept. 9252 U.S. 158 West Reidsville, N.C. 27320 or to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043. [3917]
Mr. Boyd Wagoner Somers
REIDSVILLE — Mr. Boyd Wagoner Somers, 72, of 140 Pursodu Drive, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at his home.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Louise Blakley Somers, who survives, and the son of Mr. Ernest G. “Ernie” Somers and Mrs. Lecy Wagoner Somers, both deceased. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries and was retired from ZARN Inc. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Reidsville. He was a former member of the Reidsville Rotary Club. He received a bachelors degree from Elon College.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. Boyd W. (Christina) Somers Jr. of Greensboro; a daughter, Mrs. Shelia (Oscar) Denise Davis of Charlotte; four brothers, Mr. Joseph C. Somers of Montgomery, Ala., Mr. Daniel Edward Somers of Burlington, Mr. John D. Somers and Mr. D. Calvin Somers, both of Elon College; two sisters, Ms. Betty S. McIntyre of Elon College and Ms. Gladys S. Lancaster of Virginia Beach, Va.; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. G. Richard Somers and a sister, Ms. Virginia S. Jones.
The funeral will be conduced at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. Burial with military rites will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens.
The family will be at Citty Funeral Home in Reidsville from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1520 S. Scales St., Reidsville, N.C. 27320 or to the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Dept. 9252 U.S. 158 West Reidsville, N.C. 27320 or to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043. [3917]
Obituary Online notes for Mary Louise (Spouse 1)
2/6/2011 www.cittyfh.com
Louise Blakley Somers
February 05, 2011
Reidsville, N.C.
Louise Blakley Somers, 79, of 140 Pursodu Dr. Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Tuesday February 8, 2011 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens.
A native of Surry County, NC she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Julie Sparks Blakley and had lived in Rockingham County most of her life. A member of First United Methodist Church, she was a past president of the Brookwood Garden Club and was preceded in death by her husband: Boyd W. Somers, Sr., 4 sisters and a brother.
Surviving:
Son: Boyd W. Somers, Jr. - - - - Reidsville, N.C.
Daughter: Denise S. Davis and husband Chip - - - Charlotte, N.C.
Grandchildren: Kristin Somers, Courtney Davis, Campbell Davis, and Morgan Somers
Great Grandson: Michael Bray Somers
The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Monday Feb. 7, 2011 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence 140 Pursodu Dr. Reidsville, N.C.
Memorials may be sent to: First United Methodist Church 1520 S. Scales St. Reidsville, N.C. 27320 [3918]
Louise Blakley Somers
February 05, 2011
Reidsville, N.C.
Louise Blakley Somers, 79, of 140 Pursodu Dr. Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Tuesday February 8, 2011 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens.
A native of Surry County, NC she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Julie Sparks Blakley and had lived in Rockingham County most of her life. A member of First United Methodist Church, she was a past president of the Brookwood Garden Club and was preceded in death by her husband: Boyd W. Somers, Sr., 4 sisters and a brother.
Surviving:
Son: Boyd W. Somers, Jr. - - - - Reidsville, N.C.
Daughter: Denise S. Davis and husband Chip - - - Charlotte, N.C.
Grandchildren: Kristin Somers, Courtney Davis, Campbell Davis, and Morgan Somers
Great Grandson: Michael Bray Somers
The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Monday Feb. 7, 2011 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence 140 Pursodu Dr. Reidsville, N.C.
Memorials may be sent to: First United Methodist Church 1520 S. Scales St. Reidsville, N.C. 27320 [3918]