Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 27, 1932, Caswell County, North Carolina [13564]
DeathFeb 28, 2022, Caswell County, North Carolina [13564]
BurialCremated [42493]
FatherLoyd Lemnel RICE (1901-1971)
MotherLouella BEGLEY (1911-1981)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Mary Alice RICE
3/14/2022
Mary Alice Rice Griggs
May 27, 1932 - February 28, 2022
Mary Alice Rice Griggs, 89, of 226 N. Oakland Ave., went home to be with The Lord, Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Brian Center Eden.
A celebration of her life will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mary Alice was born in Caswell County to the late Loyd and Luella Begley Rice. She worked at Dan River Mills for over 10 years. She was a long time and faithful member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. Mary Alice always made her house a home with warmth and kindness towards her family and friends. She volunteered at the CIVIC Center in Yanceyville for many years. Mary Alice was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son David Lee Griggs; brother Herbert Rice; and sister Virginia Rice Geller.
Mary Alice is survived by her children Phyllis Griggs Shaffer and husband Roger, Steve Griggs and wife Debra, and Arch Griggs and wife Vanessia; 6 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; sister Ellen Rice Shaw; and a large extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 9983 NC Hwy 700, Pelham, NC 27311. [13564]
Mary Alice Rice Griggs
May 27, 1932 - February 28, 2022
Mary Alice Rice Griggs, 89, of 226 N. Oakland Ave., went home to be with The Lord, Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Brian Center Eden.
A celebration of her life will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mary Alice was born in Caswell County to the late Loyd and Luella Begley Rice. She worked at Dan River Mills for over 10 years. She was a long time and faithful member of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. Mary Alice always made her house a home with warmth and kindness towards her family and friends. She volunteered at the CIVIC Center in Yanceyville for many years. Mary Alice was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son David Lee Griggs; brother Herbert Rice; and sister Virginia Rice Geller.
Mary Alice is survived by her children Phyllis Griggs Shaffer and husband Roger, Steve Griggs and wife Debra, and Arch Griggs and wife Vanessia; 6 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; sister Ellen Rice Shaw; and a large extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 9983 NC Hwy 700, Pelham, NC 27311. [13564]
Obituary Online notes for Phillip Kayden (Spouse 1)
Phillip Kayden Griggs, 79, of 2692 NC Hwy 700, passed away on Saturday, August, 11 2012.
Mr. Griggs was born in Rockingham County to the late Arch Holland and Maybud Hankins Griggs. Phillip was of the Christian faith and a member of Draper Christian Church. He was proud to serve in United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Griggs was the sole owner of Wolf Island Tackle Shop where he enjoyed making hand-made fishing lures. He worked for Dan River Inc. and then retired from Fieldcrest Mills Inc. Phillip was an avid fisherman that never lied about the catch.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Barney Griggs, Arch O. Griggs, James Griggs, Arch H. Griggs, Jr.; sisters, Abbey Hill, Katherine Griggs and JoAnn Lucas.
Survivors include his sons, David Griggs and wife, Debra of Martinsville, Steve Griggs and wife, Debra of Ruffin, Arch L. Griggs and wife, Vanessa of LaGrange, GA; daughter, Phyllis Griggs of Ruffin; grandchildren, Joshua Maurer and wife, Mary, Adam Maurer, Jennifer Rowland and husband, Derrick, Diane Willard and husband, Mark, Michael Griggs and Jared Griggs; five great-grandchildren; brother, John "Pete" Griggs and a very large extended family.
The family will receive friends at the home of son, Steve Griggs, 8775 NC Hwy 700, Ruffin from 4 until 6 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
Memorials may be made in Phillip's honor to the Hospice Home of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, North Carolina 27375.
There will not be a formal service. [42494]
Mr. Griggs was born in Rockingham County to the late Arch Holland and Maybud Hankins Griggs. Phillip was of the Christian faith and a member of Draper Christian Church. He was proud to serve in United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Griggs was the sole owner of Wolf Island Tackle Shop where he enjoyed making hand-made fishing lures. He worked for Dan River Inc. and then retired from Fieldcrest Mills Inc. Phillip was an avid fisherman that never lied about the catch.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Barney Griggs, Arch O. Griggs, James Griggs, Arch H. Griggs, Jr.; sisters, Abbey Hill, Katherine Griggs and JoAnn Lucas.
Survivors include his sons, David Griggs and wife, Debra of Martinsville, Steve Griggs and wife, Debra of Ruffin, Arch L. Griggs and wife, Vanessa of LaGrange, GA; daughter, Phyllis Griggs of Ruffin; grandchildren, Joshua Maurer and wife, Mary, Adam Maurer, Jennifer Rowland and husband, Derrick, Diane Willard and husband, Mark, Michael Griggs and Jared Griggs; five great-grandchildren; brother, John "Pete" Griggs and a very large extended family.
The family will receive friends at the home of son, Steve Griggs, 8775 NC Hwy 700, Ruffin from 4 until 6 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012.
Memorials may be made in Phillip's honor to the Hospice Home of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, North Carolina 27375.
There will not be a formal service. [42494]