Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameIrma Ruth FOGLEMAN 
[30238], [77], [12677], [12678], [120], [12682], [12680], [12681], [32245], [32246], [27063], [32248]
[30238], [77], [12677], [12678], [120], [12682], [12680], [12681], [32245], [32246], [27063], [32248]DeathAug 26, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [12681]
BurialGilliam’s Primitive Baptist Church, NC 87 N, Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina [12681]
FatherEarly Lewis FOGLEMAN (1894-1967)
MotherNorvie Leah HUFFMAN (1895-1987)
Spouses
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [30238], [39005]
FlagsUS Air Force, World War II
FatherLacy STRAUGHAN (1903-1982)
Mother(Confidential, Female)
BurialGilliam’s Primitive Baptist Church, NC 87 N, Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina [32244]
FatherWalter Hobson KING (1900-1940)
MotherPattie Pearl SCOTT (1903-1976)
Obituary Online notes for Irma Ruth FOGLEMAN
8/28/2019
Irma Ruth Fogleman King Straughn
NOVEMBER 11, 1927 ~ AUGUST 26, 2019 (AGE 91)
Mrs. Irma Ruth Fogleman King Straughn, age 91, of Burlington, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several weeks of failing health.
Born in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Early Lewis Fogleman and the late Norvie Huffman Fogleman and was married to the late Leonard Claude King, Sr., who passed in 1967 and then was later married to the late Linwood R. Straughn, who passed in 2018. She was a lifetime homemaker and was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church, where she sang in a trio and was a member of the choir. Ruth loved to play the piano, sing and dance. She was a true reflection of Proverbs 31, a virtuous woman and she was known for her wonderful smile.
Mrs. Straughn is survived by her children, Irma Jean Hopkins and husband, Mark, Diane Mitchell and Leonard Claude King, Jr. and wife, Angie, all of Burlington; seventeen grandchildren; thirty eight great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Brown of Whitsett; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her former husbands; parents; three children, Walter Gerald King, Kenneth Ray King and Roy Vance King; and five sisters, Faye Loy, Lucy Moore, Eunice Simpson, May Clapp and Ola Overman.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2019 at Altamahaw Baptist Church by Dr. Steve Tucker. Interment will follow at Gilliam’s Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Thursday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at her daughter, Jean’s residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Altamahaw Baptist Church Building Fund, 3445 Altamahaw Church St, Elon, NC 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [12681]
Irma Ruth Fogleman King Straughn
NOVEMBER 11, 1927 ~ AUGUST 26, 2019 (AGE 91)
Mrs. Irma Ruth Fogleman King Straughn, age 91, of Burlington, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several weeks of failing health.
Born in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Early Lewis Fogleman and the late Norvie Huffman Fogleman and was married to the late Leonard Claude King, Sr., who passed in 1967 and then was later married to the late Linwood R. Straughn, who passed in 2018. She was a lifetime homemaker and was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church, where she sang in a trio and was a member of the choir. Ruth loved to play the piano, sing and dance. She was a true reflection of Proverbs 31, a virtuous woman and she was known for her wonderful smile.
Mrs. Straughn is survived by her children, Irma Jean Hopkins and husband, Mark, Diane Mitchell and Leonard Claude King, Jr. and wife, Angie, all of Burlington; seventeen grandchildren; thirty eight great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Brown of Whitsett; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her former husbands; parents; three children, Walter Gerald King, Kenneth Ray King and Roy Vance King; and five sisters, Faye Loy, Lucy Moore, Eunice Simpson, May Clapp and Ola Overman.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2019 at Altamahaw Baptist Church by Dr. Steve Tucker. Interment will follow at Gilliam’s Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Thursday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at her daughter, Jean’s residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Altamahaw Baptist Church Building Fund, 3445 Altamahaw Church St, Elon, NC 27244.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [12681]
Obituary Online notes for Linwood Russell (Spouse 1)
10/24/2018
Linwood Russell Straughn
Linwood Russell Straughn, 91, of Burlington, NC, while surrounded by his loving family and friends, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at the Hospice Home on October 22, 2018.
Linwood was the son of Lacy and Lois Straughn, both deceased. He was employed at Cone Mills for 40 years. Linwood served in World War II as a Corporal for the United States Air Force. He was Assistant Pastor at Peoples Church in Mebane for 20+ years. He was also the Sunday School teacher for the Men’s Class.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Straughn; son, Leonard King and wife Angie, who loved Linwood dearly; step-daughters, Mrs. Mark (Jean) Hopkins of Burlington and Diane Mitchell of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Dural Gene Straughn. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine King; brothers, Carlos and Dural Straughn; and three step-sons, Gerald King, Kenny King and Roy King.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington. At other times, they will be at the home of Leonard and Angie King, 1809 Carolina Road, Burlington, NC.
The funeral service will be at Peoples Church in Mebane on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Hospice for all the loving care for Linwood.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [30238]
Linwood Russell Straughn
Linwood Russell Straughn, 91, of Burlington, NC, while surrounded by his loving family and friends, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at the Hospice Home on October 22, 2018.
Linwood was the son of Lacy and Lois Straughn, both deceased. He was employed at Cone Mills for 40 years. Linwood served in World War II as a Corporal for the United States Air Force. He was Assistant Pastor at Peoples Church in Mebane for 20+ years. He was also the Sunday School teacher for the Men’s Class.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Straughn; son, Leonard King and wife Angie, who loved Linwood dearly; step-daughters, Mrs. Mark (Jean) Hopkins of Burlington and Diane Mitchell of Burlington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Dural Gene Straughn. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine King; brothers, Carlos and Dural Straughn; and three step-sons, Gerald King, Kenny King and Roy King.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington. At other times, they will be at the home of Leonard and Angie King, 1809 Carolina Road, Burlington, NC.
The funeral service will be at Peoples Church in Mebane on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Hospice for all the loving care for Linwood.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [30238]