Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameAnnie Ruth INGLE 
[4345], [4371], [4367], [4372], [4385], [4], [4373], [4386], [4387], [4388], [4372]
[4345], [4371], [4367], [4372], [4385], [4], [4373], [4386], [4387], [4388], [4372]DeathMar 30, 2026, Browns Summit, Guilford County, North Carolina [4374]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [4374]
FatherJeter Boyd INGLE (1903-1991)
MotherBeulah Graber COOKE (1904-1989)
Spouses
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [4386]
FlagsKorean War, US Army
Father“Ernest” Walter Ernest APPLE (1906-1975)
Mother“Mildred” Mary Mildred MAYBERRY (1910-1991)
Children(Confidential, Male)
MarriageSep 30, 1983, Guilford County, North Carolina [4372]
Obituary Online notes for Annie Ruth INGLE
Ruth Apple Hawk
May 12, 1932 — March 30, 2026
Browns Summit
Ruth Apple Hawk, 93, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Guilford County to the late Jeter Boyd Ingle and Beulah Graber Cooke Ingle.
Ruth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who greeted everyone with a bright smile that shone through her sparkling blue eyes. She truly cared for others and always made sure that no one ever left her home hungry. Ruth spent her entire career working in the hosiery industry and was a great seamstress. She loved to crochet, gardening, working in the yard, treasure hunting at flea markets and making trips to Harkers Island.
She is survived by her son, Leon E. Apple (Karen); grandson, Nicholas E. Apple; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved adopted pet, “Bailey”.
She was preceded in death by her two beloved husbands, Leonard “Nig” Apple and Harold E. Hawk, her parents, sisters, Caroline Ingle Perry and Carleen Ingle Atkins and a brother, Clarence “Pinto” Ingle.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry R. Foust with interment to follow in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Ruth’s caregivers, Tina and Penny and her hospice nurse, Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/ruth-hawk [4374]
May 12, 1932 — March 30, 2026
Browns Summit
Ruth Apple Hawk, 93, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Guilford County to the late Jeter Boyd Ingle and Beulah Graber Cooke Ingle.
Ruth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who greeted everyone with a bright smile that shone through her sparkling blue eyes. She truly cared for others and always made sure that no one ever left her home hungry. Ruth spent her entire career working in the hosiery industry and was a great seamstress. She loved to crochet, gardening, working in the yard, treasure hunting at flea markets and making trips to Harkers Island.
She is survived by her son, Leon E. Apple (Karen); grandson, Nicholas E. Apple; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved adopted pet, “Bailey”.
She was preceded in death by her two beloved husbands, Leonard “Nig” Apple and Harold E. Hawk, her parents, sisters, Caroline Ingle Perry and Carleen Ingle Atkins and a brother, Clarence “Pinto” Ingle.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry R. Foust with interment to follow in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
The family would like to say a special “Thank You” to Ruth’s caregivers, Tina and Penny and her hospice nurse, Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/ruth-hawk [4374]
Obituary Online notes for Harold Eugene (Spouse 2)
1/24/2025
Harold Eugene Hawk
October 25, 1930 — January 22, 2025
Brown Summit
Harold Eugene Hawk
Harold Eugene Hawk, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, after several years of failing health.
He was a native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Alfred Eugene and Eva Reece Hawk.
Harold retired from Burlington Industries after more than 50 years as a fixer, repairing and maintaining machinery, utilities, and plant structures.
When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and made annual hunting trips out west.
He, his wife Ruth, and grandson, Nick spent vacations at Harkers Island. They enjoyed visiting flea markets and yard sales.
He also found the time for woodworking in his home shop and keeping a beautiful rose garden.
Harold and Ruth loved and nurtured their grandson, Nick. Harold was a stern and straightforward man who was proud to have helped Nick become the fine man with the same strong work ethics and sense of responsibility they had.
Harold is survived by his wife; Ruth Ingle Hawk; stepson Leon E. Apple (Karen M. Apple wife) and grandson Nicholas E. Apple.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Annie Lee Brown Hawk and stepson Eugene Lamb.
At Harold’s request a small private graveside service to celebrate Harold’s life will be performed. T
he family will receive visitors at their home between 3:00 - 6:00 until January 27, 2025.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/harold-hawk [4367]
Harold Eugene Hawk
October 25, 1930 — January 22, 2025
Brown Summit
Harold Eugene Hawk
Harold Eugene Hawk, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, after several years of failing health.
He was a native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Alfred Eugene and Eva Reece Hawk.
Harold retired from Burlington Industries after more than 50 years as a fixer, repairing and maintaining machinery, utilities, and plant structures.
When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and made annual hunting trips out west.
He, his wife Ruth, and grandson, Nick spent vacations at Harkers Island. They enjoyed visiting flea markets and yard sales.
He also found the time for woodworking in his home shop and keeping a beautiful rose garden.
Harold and Ruth loved and nurtured their grandson, Nick. Harold was a stern and straightforward man who was proud to have helped Nick become the fine man with the same strong work ethics and sense of responsibility they had.
Harold is survived by his wife; Ruth Ingle Hawk; stepson Leon E. Apple (Karen M. Apple wife) and grandson Nicholas E. Apple.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Annie Lee Brown Hawk and stepson Eugene Lamb.
At Harold’s request a small private graveside service to celebrate Harold’s life will be performed. T
he family will receive visitors at their home between 3:00 - 6:00 until January 27, 2025.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/harold-hawk [4367]