Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathFeb 18, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [13556]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [13556]
FlagsUS Army
FatherJames Harvey SMITH (1898-1965)
MotherDorothy Alice RUDD (1906-1976)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Donald Edward SMITH
2/19/2016
Elder Donald Edward Smith
BURLINGTON — Elder Donald Edward Smith, 82, of 729 Engleman Avenue, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at 8:15 a.m.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of 62 years to Elizabeth “Lib” Anderson Smith, who survives and the son of James Harvey Smith and Alice Rudd Smith, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries. Donald served as Elder of Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Ruffin, NC (Caswell County) and Wheelers Primitive Baptist Church, Roxboro, NC (Person County).
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Smith Scott and Nellie Smith Deiner; two infant sisters; and two brothers, James Elmer Smith and Elder Wallis Art Smith.
The funeral service will be conducted in the Rich &Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. by Elder Larry Hollandsworth. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [13556]
Elder Donald Edward Smith
BURLINGTON — Elder Donald Edward Smith, 82, of 729 Engleman Avenue, died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, at 8:15 a.m.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of 62 years to Elizabeth “Lib” Anderson Smith, who survives and the son of James Harvey Smith and Alice Rudd Smith, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries. Donald served as Elder of Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Ruffin, NC (Caswell County) and Wheelers Primitive Baptist Church, Roxboro, NC (Person County).
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include several nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Smith Scott and Nellie Smith Deiner; two infant sisters; and two brothers, James Elmer Smith and Elder Wallis Art Smith.
The funeral service will be conducted in the Rich &Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. by Elder Larry Hollandsworth. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [13556]
Obituary Online notes for Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
Elizabeth "Lib" Anderson Smith
December 25, 1932 - December 25, 2025
Elizabeth “Lib” Anderson Smith, of Burlington, NC, was born on Christmas Day, December 25,1932 and passed away on her 93rd birthday, December 25, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of 62 years to the late Elder Donald Edward Smith and the daughter of Dallas Malone Anderson, Marion Walker Anderson, and Edith Anderson, all deceased.
Lib earned her business degree at the Women’s College and later worked at Burlington Industries. She was a member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church where she once played the piano.
Survivors include two sisters, Ida Anderson of Burlington and Sarah Jane Wrightenberry and husband Ron of Burlington; a niece, Deborah Deiner of Burlington; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Malone “Bub” Anderson.
A graveside service will be conducted at Pine Hill Cemetery on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. by Pastor Dan Ficklin.
Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 3302 NC Hwy. 119 North, Mebane, NC 27302. [36434]
December 25, 1932 - December 25, 2025
Elizabeth “Lib” Anderson Smith, of Burlington, NC, was born on Christmas Day, December 25,1932 and passed away on her 93rd birthday, December 25, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of 62 years to the late Elder Donald Edward Smith and the daughter of Dallas Malone Anderson, Marion Walker Anderson, and Edith Anderson, all deceased.
Lib earned her business degree at the Women’s College and later worked at Burlington Industries. She was a member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church where she once played the piano.
Survivors include two sisters, Ida Anderson of Burlington and Sarah Jane Wrightenberry and husband Ron of Burlington; a niece, Deborah Deiner of Burlington; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Malone “Bub” Anderson.
A graveside service will be conducted at Pine Hill Cemetery on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. by Pastor Dan Ficklin.
Memorials may be made to Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 3302 NC Hwy. 119 North, Mebane, NC 27302. [36434]