Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
DeathMay 7, 2024, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, North Carolina [20345]
BurialHebron United Methodist Church, 2325 Mebane Oaks Road, Alamance County, North Carolina [20345]
FatherJoseph Thomas SMITH (1903-1967)
MotherSallie Susan OAKLEY (1904-1991)
Children(Confidential, Male)
Obituary Online notes for Richard Hogue VERNON
2/4/2021
Richard H. Vernon
MEBANE- Mr. Richard H. Vernon, 90, of Mebane, NC passed away at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:35 a.m.
A native of Caswell County, for 66 years he was the husband of Shirley S. Vernon, who survives and the son of Edward Rose Vernon and Mamie Scott Vernon, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired farmer. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 447 in Prospect Hill. Mr. Vernon was a lifelong member of Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge where he served on many various committees and held offices in the church.
In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include a daughter, Pam V. Lynch and husband Joey of Mebane; son, R. Keith Vernon and wife Darlene of Mebane; sister, Dorothy V. Smith and husband Dean of Portland, OR; six grandchildren, Keith, Jr., Heather, Matthew, Joel, Jr., Jacob and Jared; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will
be conducted at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hightower Charge,(Caswell County), 202 Hebron Church Road, Mebane, NC on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Ronnie Byrd.
Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge, C/O Darlene Vernon, 5188 NC Hwy. 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302 or to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [40314]
Richard H. Vernon
MEBANE- Mr. Richard H. Vernon, 90, of Mebane, NC passed away at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:35 a.m.
A native of Caswell County, for 66 years he was the husband of Shirley S. Vernon, who survives and the son of Edward Rose Vernon and Mamie Scott Vernon, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and a retired farmer. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 447 in Prospect Hill. Mr. Vernon was a lifelong member of Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge where he served on many various committees and held offices in the church.
In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include a daughter, Pam V. Lynch and husband Joey of Mebane; son, R. Keith Vernon and wife Darlene of Mebane; sister, Dorothy V. Smith and husband Dean of Portland, OR; six grandchildren, Keith, Jr., Heather, Matthew, Joel, Jr., Jacob and Jared; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will
be conducted at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hightower Charge,(Caswell County), 202 Hebron Church Road, Mebane, NC on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Ronnie Byrd.
Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, Hightower Charge, C/O Darlene Vernon, 5188 NC Hwy. 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302 or to AuthoraCare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [40314]
Obituary Online notes for Shiley Larue (Spouse 1)
5/8/2024
Shirley Smith Vernon
January 14, 1935 ~ May 7, 2024 (age 89)
Shirley Smith Vernon, 89, of Mebane, NC passed away at UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 66 years to the late Richard Hogue Vernon and the daughter of Joseph Thomas Smith and Sallie Susan Oakley Smith, both deceased.
Shirley retired after 42 years with Western Electric, and also was a waitress for 40 years at Western Steakhouse every Friday and Saturday nights. She played the piano for over 60 years for Hebron Community Church where she was a member. She loved Carolina basketball and enjoyed watching baseball. Shirley loved gardening and would provide fresh cut flowers for the church. Yellow roses were one of her favorite flowers. She was known for her famous Carmel cake. She enjoyed having a meal with family especially at Zacks and Cracker Barrell ordering all her favorite foods.
Survivors include a son, Richard Keith Vernon and wife Darlene; daughter, Pamela Vernon Lynch and husband Joey; grandchildren, Keith Vernon, Jr., Heather V. Cobb, Matthew Vernon, Joel Lynch, Jr., Jacob Lynch, and Jared Lynch; 8 great grandchildren; and a sister, Marian Montgomery and husband Mike Montgomery. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Smith and sister, Mary Ellen English.
A graveside service will be conducted at Hebron Methodist Church Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Ronnie Byrd with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the fellowship hall prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Hebron Methodist Church, 5188 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family. [20345]
Shirley Smith Vernon
January 14, 1935 ~ May 7, 2024 (age 89)
Shirley Smith Vernon, 89, of Mebane, NC passed away at UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 66 years to the late Richard Hogue Vernon and the daughter of Joseph Thomas Smith and Sallie Susan Oakley Smith, both deceased.
Shirley retired after 42 years with Western Electric, and also was a waitress for 40 years at Western Steakhouse every Friday and Saturday nights. She played the piano for over 60 years for Hebron Community Church where she was a member. She loved Carolina basketball and enjoyed watching baseball. Shirley loved gardening and would provide fresh cut flowers for the church. Yellow roses were one of her favorite flowers. She was known for her famous Carmel cake. She enjoyed having a meal with family especially at Zacks and Cracker Barrell ordering all her favorite foods.
Survivors include a son, Richard Keith Vernon and wife Darlene; daughter, Pamela Vernon Lynch and husband Joey; grandchildren, Keith Vernon, Jr., Heather V. Cobb, Matthew Vernon, Joel Lynch, Jr., Jacob Lynch, and Jared Lynch; 8 great grandchildren; and a sister, Marian Montgomery and husband Mike Montgomery. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Smith and sister, Mary Ellen English.
A graveside service will be conducted at Hebron Methodist Church Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Ronnie Byrd with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the fellowship hall prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Hebron Methodist Church, 5188 119 South, Mebane, NC 27302.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family. [20345]