Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 6, 1926, Allegan County, Michigan [38116]
DeathJan 25, 2013, Virginia [38116]
BurialSherwood Burial Park, E Main St, Salem City, Salem County, Virginia [38116]
FatherCarl Ernest HIGHTOWER (1900-1983)
MotherSylvia Amanda LOEW (1893-1979)
Spouses
MarriageJun 7, 1947, Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York [38119]
DeathSep 25, 2019, Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan [38117]
BurialSalem Township Cemetery, 3003 42nd Ave, Burnips, Allegan County, Michigan [38117]
FatherEdward Wallace DAVIS (1891-1967)
MotherFern Lula HULLIBERGER (1893-1957)
Obituary Online notes for Roger Orlo HIGHTOWER
Roger O. Hightower, 86, of Troutville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, January 25, 2013. He was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, retired from General Electric, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Louise Hightower; and his brother, Elmorse Hightower.
Roger is survived by his wife, Phyllis Davis Hightower; five daughters and one son, Joyce Hightower Coburn, Judy Keaton Hurlburt and husband, Al, Patty Ratley Crowder, Dean Hightower and wife, Pam, Beth Hightower Simmons and husband, Steve, Cindy Hightower Burrow and husband, Darrell; sister, Donna Hightower Heasley and husband, Gene; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five loving stepchildren and spouses and families.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice and Tabatha Clement for the wonderful care of Mr. Hightower.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday, January 28, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel with Brother Billy Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 27, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke. Published in Roanoke Times from January 26 to January 27, 2013 [38116]
Roger is survived by his wife, Phyllis Davis Hightower; five daughters and one son, Joyce Hightower Coburn, Judy Keaton Hurlburt and husband, Al, Patty Ratley Crowder, Dean Hightower and wife, Pam, Beth Hightower Simmons and husband, Steve, Cindy Hightower Burrow and husband, Darrell; sister, Donna Hightower Heasley and husband, Gene; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five loving stepchildren and spouses and families.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Gentle Shepherd Hospice and Tabatha Clement for the wonderful care of Mr. Hightower.
A funeral service will be held noon Monday, January 28, 2013, at Oakey's North Chapel with Brother Billy Booth officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday January 27, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, Roanoke. Published in Roanoke Times from January 26 to January 27, 2013 [38116]
Obituary Online notes for Phyllis Fern (Spouse 2)
Phyllis Hightower, age 92, of Zeeland, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
Phyllis was known for her quick wit, her willingness to lend a helping hand, her continual encouragement given to her friends and family, and her ability to make everyone in her life feel important.
Everyone who knew Phyllis, realized the most important things in her life were faith and family. Phyllis was a longtime member of Burnips Wesleyan Church (now LifeChange Community Church) as well as Emmanuel Wesleyan in Roanoke, VA. When time permitted and as long as her hands allowed it, Phyllis enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband Elmorse Hightower in 1984 and her second husband Roger Hightower in 2013, as well as her parents and all of her seven siblings.
Phyllis leaves behind a legacy including her children: Paul and Denise Hightower, Stephen and Carol Hightower, Peggy Hightower, David and Lois Hightower and Amy Shelton. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and a long list of others whose lives she has touched.
Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Saturday, September, 28 at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland, MI 49464. Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Monday, September 30, 2019 at LifeChange Community Church, 3014 Newell St. Burnips, MI 49314, with the Reverend Steve Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.
Published in The Holland Sentinel on Sept. 27, 2019
http://hosting-23149.tributes.com/obituary/show/Phyllis-Hightower-107561134
http://www.yntemafh.com/obituariestributes.php [38117]
Phyllis was known for her quick wit, her willingness to lend a helping hand, her continual encouragement given to her friends and family, and her ability to make everyone in her life feel important.
Everyone who knew Phyllis, realized the most important things in her life were faith and family. Phyllis was a longtime member of Burnips Wesleyan Church (now LifeChange Community Church) as well as Emmanuel Wesleyan in Roanoke, VA. When time permitted and as long as her hands allowed it, Phyllis enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband Elmorse Hightower in 1984 and her second husband Roger Hightower in 2013, as well as her parents and all of her seven siblings.
Phyllis leaves behind a legacy including her children: Paul and Denise Hightower, Stephen and Carol Hightower, Peggy Hightower, David and Lois Hightower and Amy Shelton. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and a long list of others whose lives she has touched.
Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Saturday, September, 28 at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State St., Zeeland, MI 49464. Funeral services will be 10:00 am on Monday, September 30, 2019 at LifeChange Community Church, 3014 Newell St. Burnips, MI 49314, with the Reverend Steve Jones officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.
Published in The Holland Sentinel on Sept. 27, 2019
http://hosting-23149.tributes.com/obituary/show/Phyllis-Hightower-107561134
http://www.yntemafh.com/obituariestributes.php [38117]