Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJul 25, 1928, Guilford County, North Carolina [14130]
DeathApr 3, 2022, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [14130]
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [14130]
Father“Eddie” Charles Edgar APPLE (1890-1974)
MotherEffie Florence CHRISMON (1895-1941)
Spouses
DeathDec 17, 2020, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [39369]
BurialApples Chapel Christian Church, 7345 Hwy 61 North Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [39369]
FatherRobert Lindsay WINFREE (1894-1943)
MotherMinnie B. SUMMERS (1899-1937)
Obituary Online notes for Charles Elwood APPLE
4/4/2022
Charles Elwood Apple
Jul 25, 1928 — Apr 3, 2022
Gibsonville – Charles Elwood Apple, 93, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1928 in Guilford County to the late Charles Edgar “Ed” Apple and Effie Florence Chrismon Apple. He was married to Betty Lou Winfree Apple for 71 years, who died in December, 2020.
Elwood was a retired tobacco farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Apple’s Chapel Christian Church and the Helping Hands Sunday School Class. Elwood was very active for many years at the church, having served as a former deacon, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He sang in the Men’s Quartet, the Adult Choir, and led the Senior Adult Choir. He was the music leader of the Men’s Chorus for over 37 years.
He is survived by a son, Robert (Rona) Apple; grandchildren, Cara (Tim) Soares, Brian Apple, Phillip Thompson, and Katie Apple; great grandchildren, Luke, Sydney, and Jaylen; several nieces and nephews. Elwood was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; a daughter, Donna Thompson; a son, Gene Apple and daughter-in-law, Amy; his parents; a step mother, Bessie Tucker Apple; brothers, Devoe, Harvey, and Aubrey Apple; and a sister, Edith Kennedy.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Elwood will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 5:00pm on Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Apple’s Chapel Cemetery Endowment Fund, 7345 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Authoracare, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [14130]
Charles Elwood Apple
Jul 25, 1928 — Apr 3, 2022
Gibsonville – Charles Elwood Apple, 93, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1928 in Guilford County to the late Charles Edgar “Ed” Apple and Effie Florence Chrismon Apple. He was married to Betty Lou Winfree Apple for 71 years, who died in December, 2020.
Elwood was a retired tobacco farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Apple’s Chapel Christian Church and the Helping Hands Sunday School Class. Elwood was very active for many years at the church, having served as a former deacon, trustee, and Sunday school teacher. He sang in the Men’s Quartet, the Adult Choir, and led the Senior Adult Choir. He was the music leader of the Men’s Chorus for over 37 years.
He is survived by a son, Robert (Rona) Apple; grandchildren, Cara (Tim) Soares, Brian Apple, Phillip Thompson, and Katie Apple; great grandchildren, Luke, Sydney, and Jaylen; several nieces and nephews. Elwood was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; a daughter, Donna Thompson; a son, Gene Apple and daughter-in-law, Amy; his parents; a step mother, Bessie Tucker Apple; brothers, Devoe, Harvey, and Aubrey Apple; and a sister, Edith Kennedy.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00pm at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery with Rev. Dale Kennedy officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Elwood will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 5:00pm on Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Apple’s Chapel Cemetery Endowment Fund, 7345 NC 61 North, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Authoracare, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [14130]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Lori (Spouse 1)
12/20/2020
Betty Winfree Apple
GIBSONVILLE - Betty L. Apple, 89, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home.
There will be a graveside service 2:00 PM Monday at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. by Rev. Dale Kennedy.
Mrs. Apple will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 4:30 on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [39415]
Betty Apple
June 5, 1931 ~ December 17, 2020 (age 89)
Betty L. Apple, 89, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home. She was born June 5, 1931 in Guilford county and was married to Elwood Apple for 71 years.
At an early age, her parents Robert and Minnie Winfree died, and she was raised by a loving aunt and uncle, Doke and Nettie Winfree.
She is survived by her loving husband, Elwood; a son Robert (Rona) Apple; grandchildren Cara (Tim) Soares, Brian Apple, Phillip Thompson, and Katie Apple; great grandchildren, Luke, Sydney, and Jaylen; sisters, Rachel and Ellie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Donna Thompson; a son Gene and daughter-in-law Amy, and siblings, Billy, Cleo, Bobby, Francis, John, Aljean, Cecil, Dewey, Carl Lee, Lorraine, Mildred, Josephine, and AnneBelle.
Betty was a member at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church. For many years, she was very active as a nursery teacher, choir member, and a member of the Helping Hands Sunday School Class. Besides being a homemaker and a farmer’s wife, she also worked in the fields along-side with Elwood and family. She worked in daycares and in the cafeteria at Northeast High School.
There will be a graveside service 2:00 PM Monday at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery by Rev. Dale Kennedy.
Mrs. Apple will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 4:30 on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Due to Covid-19, the family asks that if you attend the graveside service, please wear a mask and use social distancing guidelines.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty Apple, please visit our floral store. [39369]
Betty Winfree Apple
GIBSONVILLE - Betty L. Apple, 89, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home.
There will be a graveside service 2:00 PM Monday at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. by Rev. Dale Kennedy.
Mrs. Apple will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 4:30 on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
We encourage you to send condolences and sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [39415]
Betty Apple
June 5, 1931 ~ December 17, 2020 (age 89)
Betty L. Apple, 89, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home. She was born June 5, 1931 in Guilford county and was married to Elwood Apple for 71 years.
At an early age, her parents Robert and Minnie Winfree died, and she was raised by a loving aunt and uncle, Doke and Nettie Winfree.
She is survived by her loving husband, Elwood; a son Robert (Rona) Apple; grandchildren Cara (Tim) Soares, Brian Apple, Phillip Thompson, and Katie Apple; great grandchildren, Luke, Sydney, and Jaylen; sisters, Rachel and Ellie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Donna Thompson; a son Gene and daughter-in-law Amy, and siblings, Billy, Cleo, Bobby, Francis, John, Aljean, Cecil, Dewey, Carl Lee, Lorraine, Mildred, Josephine, and AnneBelle.
Betty was a member at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church. For many years, she was very active as a nursery teacher, choir member, and a member of the Helping Hands Sunday School Class. Besides being a homemaker and a farmer’s wife, she also worked in the fields along-side with Elwood and family. She worked in daycares and in the cafeteria at Northeast High School.
There will be a graveside service 2:00 PM Monday at Apple’s Chapel Christian Church Cemetery by Rev. Dale Kennedy.
Mrs. Apple will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 4:30 on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.
Due to Covid-19, the family asks that if you attend the graveside service, please wear a mask and use social distancing guidelines.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty Apple, please visit our floral store. [39369]