Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMartha Ann LIPSKY [38899], [38902], [38903], [38904]
BirthNov 28, 1942, Alamance County, North Carolina [38902], [38902], [38903]
DeathMay 3, 2022, Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina [38902], [38902]
Spouses
BirthJan 19, 1948, Alamance County, North Carolina [38901], [30127]
DeathAug 21, 2019, Alamance County, North Carolina [38899], [30128]
FatherRichard Shelton MILES Sr. (1925-1968)
Obituary Online notes for Martha Ann LIPSKY
5/7/2022

Martha Ann Lipsky
November 28, 1942 ~ May 3, 2022 (age 79)


Martha Ann Lipsky, 79, of Elon passed away at her residence in the Blakey Hall community.

A native of Burlington, she was the wife of the late Charles M. Sioussat and the daughter of Charles Joshua Lipsky and Dorothy Williamson Lipsky, both deceased. She was a member of Locust Hill United Methodist Church, Yanceyville, NC. Martha enjoyed living and working in the community in multiple professions and served on many committees and clubs, including her work as a bereavement counselor.

Survivors include a daughter, Ann Hallberg and husband Jake; grandson, Ryan Hallberg; brother, Ed Lipsky and wife Sherry; and several nephews and nieces, Jessica Reilly and husband Patrick, Josh Lipsky, Abby Lipsky, Gabe Lipsky, Mark Newbury and wife Julie, Tyler Newbury, and Karen Newbury and husband Rick Long.

Services will be held at The Inn at Elon on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. followed by a reception.
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Obituary Online notes for Richard Shelton (Spouse 1)
8/25/2019

Richard Shelton Miles, Jr.


Richard Shelton Miles, Jr., of 219 Rolling Road, Burlington, NC died on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019.
A talented musician, a skilled carpenter, builder of homes and genuine “Mr. Fix It”.

Rich got his start in music at a young age and became an excellent guitarist with an exceptional ear for music. He enjoyed playing in bands with boy hood friends, moving from house to house in his home town enjoying jam sessions and artistic fellowship. Later, as a musician, he travelled the eastern seaboard from Virginia to Alabama playing for college campuses and clubs that earned his bands top billing along the way.
A graduate of Williams High School, Rich also completed electrical course work at Alamance Community College, held a contractor’s license and attended Elon University.
A builder of homes, Rich always was credited for adding special features to make the design of the home unique to the owner’s style. Rich’s love for building also expanded from basic cabinetry to the design and creation of building camels for live Nativity scenes.
As a Mr. Fix it, he was taking apart and repairing household tools and even repaired and rebuilt his father’s lawnmower at the age of 8.
In addition to all of his achievements, Rich was a tender, thoughtful, extremely devoted and loving friend who enjoyed the simple pleasures of his cats, hearth and home.

Survivors include his dearly beloved, Martha Ann Lipsky, of the home, brother, John Wilson Miles, and three first cousins: Mrs. Pattie Foster Black and husband, Steve, Mrs. Susan Foster Kearney and husband, Keith (of Snow Hill, NC), and Mrs. Gail Shoffner Cobb and husband, Paul.

He was predeceased by his parents, Shelton Miles and Merle Lindsey Miles.
The family is being assisted by Rich & Thompson Funeral Home of Burlington, NC.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life event on Friday, September 6th from 5:30pm – 8pm at the Clubhouse at the Lake Mackintosh Marina, 2704 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [38900]
Last Modified May 7, 2022Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell
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