Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameCurtis Dean SHAW [1], [487], [7603], [7604], [7605]
BirthJan 5, 1940, Caswell County, North Carolina [1], [487], [7603]
DeathOct 24, 2009, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [7603]
BurialGreenview Cemetery, 1004 Montgomery Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [7603], [7604]
FatherRobert Paul SHAW (1898-1989)
MotherEthel Pearl DAWSON (1904-1999)
Spouses
BirthMay 15, 1941, Rockingham County, North Carolina [1], [7576]
DeathJul 23, 2001, Alamance County, North Carolina [7576], [2022]
BurialCamp Springs Community Church Cemetery (Camp Springs United Methodist Church), 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Caswell County, North Carolina [237]
FatherWilliam Franklin SOYARS Sr. (1915-1980)
MotherKathleen SOMERS (1921-1988)
MarriageSep 26, 1957 [1]
BirthMar 12, 1939, Rockingham County, North Carolina [487], [7605]
DeathJan 6, 2022, Eden, Rockingham County, North Carolina [7605]
BurialGreenview Cemetery, 1004 Montgomery Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [7605]
MarriageDec 19, 1975, Rockingham County, North Carolina [487]
Obituary Online notes for Curtis Dean SHAW
Reidsville - Curtis Dean Shaw, 69, of 7555 NC Hwy 87, died on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Shaw will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Greenview Cemetery with Vaughn Williams officiating.

Mr. Shaw was born on January 5, 1940 in Caswell County to the late Robert Paul and Ethel McKinney Shaw. As a young man he graduated from Cobb Memorial School. Later in life he retired from Lucent Technologies in 2007 after 48 years of service. Curtis was an avid bowler and Duke basketball fan. He also loved the NY Yankees and the Washington Redskins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half brother, Earl McKinney, half sisters, Gaynell Hodges and Billy King and step sister, Agnes Cook.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Hudson Shaw of the home, sons, C. Daryl Shaw and wife, Debra, of Reidsville and Keith Shaw of Ruffin; one granddaughter, Darya Shaw and one great granddaughter, Daphney Shaw; step brother, Frank Shaw of Ruffin and half sister, Dot Hodges of Ruffin.
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Obituary Online notes for Peggy Lou (Spouse 1)
7/24/2001

Mrs. Peggy Soyars McKinney

RUFFIN — Mrs. Peggy Soyars McKinney, 60, of 2218 Ashland Road, died Monday, July 23, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife for 25 years of Joseph A. McKinney, who survives, and the daughter of William Soyars and Kathleen Somers Soyars, both deceased. She lived in the Casville Community of Caswell County for the past 39 years. She was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church and was an employee of Holt Hosiery. Survivors other than her husband of the home include two sons, Curtis Daryl Shaw and his wife, Debra, of Reidsville and Robert Keith Shaw of the home; a stepson, Joseph C. McKinney of
Kentucky; a brother, William “Billy” Soyars of Burlington; a granddaughter, Darya Goin and husband, James, of Ruffin; and best friend, Sandra McKinney of Kernersville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fletcher Soyars. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Camp Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Citty Funeral Home from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the residence. Memorials may be made to Camp Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o William Shaw, 11052 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, N.C. 27320. [7576]
Obituary Online notes for Betty (Spouse 2)
Betty Hudson Shaw
March 12, 1939 - January 6, 2022

Betty Hudson Shaw, 82, of Reidsville, went home to be with The Lord Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Brian Center of Eden.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Greenview Cemetery with Pastor Sandy Brown officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

Betty was a native of Rockingham County and the daughter of the late James and Ethel Hudson. She retired as Vice President from Jefferson Standard after 30 years of service and later worked in the furniture industry for 17 years. Betty was an accomplished bowler and enjoyed the sport for most of her life. She was an avid animal lover and had many pets over her lifetime.

Along with her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Shaw.

Betty is survived by her cousin, David Hudson and wife Donna, special friends Alan and Diane Carter and many other friends.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at the Brian Center for their consistent and compassionate care for Betty.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com
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