Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [3941]
OccupationRental Uniform/ Sue-Lynn Textiles [3941]
FatherFelix ANDERSON (1913-1968)
MotherSallie Willie BARTS (1915-2001)
Spouses
1John Donald SOMERS Sr. 
[1], [3941], [3647], [2064], [289], [3648], [3942], [3943], [3944], [3650], [3945], [3946], [3652]
[1], [3941], [3647], [2064], [289], [3648], [3942], [3943], [3944], [3650], [3945], [3946], [3652]DeathNov 17, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [3652]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [3947]
Father“Ernie” Ernest Gervus SOMERS (1891-1972)
MotherLecy Bell WAGONER (1901-1948)
MarriageJan 15, 1955 [1]
Obituary Online notes for Helen Gray ANDERSON
12/2/99
Mrs. Helen Anderson Somers
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Helen Anderson Somers, 63, of 2025 Lakeview Drive, died at
3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at her home after eight months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. John Donald Somers Sr., who
survives, and the daughter of Mrs. Sallie Barts Anderson, who survives, and the late Mr.
Felix Anderson. She was formerly employed with Rental Uniform and was recently
employed by Sue-Lynn Textiles in Haw River. She was a member of Hopedale Christian
Church and the Shallow Ford Squares.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and mother of Burlington include two
daughters, Mrs. Henry (Donna) Vines Jr. of Snow Camp and Mrs. David C. (Robin)
Wicker Jr. of Graham; a son, Mr. John Donald Somers Jr. of the home; four sisters, Mrs.
Joyce A. Viers of Burlington, Mrs. Rachel A. Pegg of Haw River, Mrs. Brenda Kay A.
Todd of Graham and Mrs. Phyllis A. Reynolds of Reidsville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ms. Charlotte Anderson; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev.
Bennie Smith, pastor of Staley Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alamance
Memorial Park.
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 Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington,
N.C. 27216-2122. [3941]
Mrs. Helen Anderson Somers
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Helen Anderson Somers, 63, of 2025 Lakeview Drive, died at
3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at her home after eight months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. John Donald Somers Sr., who
survives, and the daughter of Mrs. Sallie Barts Anderson, who survives, and the late Mr.
Felix Anderson. She was formerly employed with Rental Uniform and was recently
employed by Sue-Lynn Textiles in Haw River. She was a member of Hopedale Christian
Church and the Shallow Ford Squares.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and mother of Burlington include two
daughters, Mrs. Henry (Donna) Vines Jr. of Snow Camp and Mrs. David C. (Robin)
Wicker Jr. of Graham; a son, Mr. John Donald Somers Jr. of the home; four sisters, Mrs.
Joyce A. Viers of Burlington, Mrs. Rachel A. Pegg of Haw River, Mrs. Brenda Kay A.
Todd of Graham and Mrs. Phyllis A. Reynolds of Reidsville; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Ms. Charlotte Anderson; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev.
Bennie Smith, pastor of Staley Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will be in Alamance
Memorial Park.
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 Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington,
N.C. 27216-2122. [3941]
Obituary Online notes for John Donald (Spouse 1)
11/21/2024
John Donald Somers, Sr.
May 24, 1935 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 89)
John Donald Somers, Sr., 89, a resident of Burlington passed away on November17, 2024 at White Oak Manor.
John was born in Alamance County on May 24, 1935, son of the late Ernest Gervest Somers and Lecy Bell Wagoner Somers.
He was employed as a surveyor and served in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Anderson Somers, his second wife Ramona Perry Somers, his daughter Robin Somers Wicker, grandson William Henry Vines, III, brothers Joseph Somers, Richard Somers, Boyd Somers, Sr., Daniel Somers and Calvin Somers, and his sisters, Betty McIntyre and Virginia Jones.
Surviving is his wife Shirley Reaves Somers; children Donna Somers Vines (Henry) and John D. “Don” Somers, Jr. (Tracy) four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four stepchildren; seven step grandchildren and fifteen step great grandchildren; and his sister Gladys Lancaster.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm on Friday at Riverdale Baptist Church with Pastor Johnathan Graves officiating.
You may share an online condolence by visiting www.omegafsc.com. Arrangements are in the care of Omega Funeral Service & Crematory.
https://www.omegafsc.com/obituary/John-SomersSr [3652]
John Donald Somers, Sr.
May 24, 1935 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 89)
John Donald Somers, Sr., 89, a resident of Burlington passed away on November17, 2024 at White Oak Manor.
John was born in Alamance County on May 24, 1935, son of the late Ernest Gervest Somers and Lecy Bell Wagoner Somers.
He was employed as a surveyor and served in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Anderson Somers, his second wife Ramona Perry Somers, his daughter Robin Somers Wicker, grandson William Henry Vines, III, brothers Joseph Somers, Richard Somers, Boyd Somers, Sr., Daniel Somers and Calvin Somers, and his sisters, Betty McIntyre and Virginia Jones.
Surviving is his wife Shirley Reaves Somers; children Donna Somers Vines (Henry) and John D. “Don” Somers, Jr. (Tracy) four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four stepchildren; seven step grandchildren and fifteen step great grandchildren; and his sister Gladys Lancaster.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm on Friday at Riverdale Baptist Church with Pastor Johnathan Graves officiating.
You may share an online condolence by visiting www.omegafsc.com. Arrangements are in the care of Omega Funeral Service & Crematory.
https://www.omegafsc.com/obituary/John-SomersSr [3652]