Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthFeb 12, 1938, Alamance County, North Carolina [34642], [825], [34644]
DeathJun 22, 2013, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina [34642]
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [34645], [34641]
FlagsUS Air Force, US Military
FatherPaul Gilliam BARKER (1908-1954)
MotherMyrtle Louise WAGONER (1910-1962)
Spouses
BirthSep 13, 1939, Alamance County, North Carolina [34641], [6420]
DeathApr 21, 2020, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [6420]
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [6420]
FatherLuther Van BROWN (1896-1976)
MotherLula Kate JONES (1896-1959)
Obituary Online notes for Thomas Wayne BARKER
Burlington

Thomas Wayne Barker, 75, went home to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 21, 2013 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill following a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Paul Gilliam and Myrtle Wagoner Barker and the husband of 56 years to Jackie Brown Barker of the home.

Wayne was a member of Apple's Chapel Christian Church and a US Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to work. He was a caring individual who had a passion for helping others.
His family was very important to him as he cherished the times spent with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was the centerpiece to the Barker family and will forever be remembered for the great influence he had on them all.

He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, Paul Barker of Elon and Dr. Greg Barker and wife, Lorie of Mebane; daughter, Christi B. Skenes and husband, Butch of Elon; grandchildren, Spc. John Matthew Baulding, Joshua Thomas Baulding, Emerson Wayne Barker, LCpl. Phillip Tyler Baulding, Layton Gregory Barker and Gibson Gage Barker; brothers, Dr. C. Dean Barker and wife, Dot and Charles Barker and wife, Liz and sisters, Doris Roscoe and husband, Dr. Don Roscoe and Nancy Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Adrain Hall.

The funeral service will be held 1:00pm Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Apple's Chapel Christian Church by Rev. C Allen Myers, III and close friend, Pastor Norman Fargis with the burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Saturday at the church and other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Apple's Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 N, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Wounded Warriors at Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org to make a donation.
- See more at: http://www.lowefuneralhome.com
[34645]
Obituary Online notes for Jacqueline Marie (Spouse 1)
2/22/2020

Jacqueline Brown Barker

September 13, 1939 ~ April 21, 2020 (age 80)

Jackie Brown Barker,80, went to her heavenly home, comforted by her loving children, Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro following a brief illness.
A long-time resident of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Van and Lula Jones Brown, and the devoted wife of the late Thomas Wayne Barker..
Jackie was the valedictorian and a basketball player at Monticello High School.
Faith, family and friends were her foundation.  A life-long member of Apple’s Chapel Christian Church, Jackie faithfully served as class president and teacher for the Couples for Christ Sunday School class for many years.  She was known for sending personal, heartfelt letters to comfort and cheer those in need.  Family was most important in her life and she delighted in big family get-togethers; a wonderful cook she always made plenty of everyone’s favorite dishes.  Her Red Velvet Cake was the highlight of the Christmas season. 
She is survived by sons: Dr. Greg Barker and wife, Lorie of Mebane and Paul Barker (Pam Warren); daughter Christi B. Skenes of Mebane; six grandsons, the joy of her life: John Baulding (Lesley), Joshua Baulding (Heather), Emerson Barker (Lina), Phil Baulding (Raven), Layton Barker and Gibson Barker; great-grandchildren: Abigail Baulding and Maverick Baulding; and her brother, John G. “Bill” Brown.
She was preceded in death by her brothers: Howard Brown (Hattie) and Van  Brown (Virginia); sisters: Edna Michael (Billy) and Violette Brown; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Brown.
A private graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Apple’s Chapel Cemetery officiated by Rev. C. Allen Myers.  To sign the online register book, please visit www.lowefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Couples for Christ Sunday School Class to be used for ministry and service projects at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church, 7345 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249.
[6420]
Last Modified Jan 18, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
Created using a Macintosh computer and Reunion software.

© WhitesellSomers.com

"This information is provided for the free use of those engaged in non-commercial genealogical research.
Any commercial use is prohibited."