Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
BirthJan 9, 1930, Madison County, North Carolina [48920]
DeathMar 8, 2010 [48920]
BurialUpper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery, 9940 U.S. Hwy 23 Alt, Mars Hill, Madison County, North Carolina [48920]
FatherAffie Carroll BALLARD (1904-1974)
MotherLear ENGLISH (1906-1992)
Obituary Online notes for Van Dewey JAMERSON
MARS HILL: Van Dewey Jamerson, 84, of Mars Hill went to his heavenly home June 12, 2011.
His death was unexpected, but he went out with joy and was led forth with peace. Isa. 55:12.
He was born April 21, 1927 in Yancey County.
He lived most of his life in Madison County. He was the son of the late William C. and Nellie Silvers Jamerson.
He graduated from Bald Creek High School. He received a diploma in Education Ministries from the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension Program in April, 1981. He served as a deacon of Upper Laurel Baptist Church until he moved to south Buncombe. He used his gift of teaching to be a Sunday school teacher at Upper Laurel, Skyland 1st, Little Ivy and Blue Ridge Baptist Church. He cared for our Mother and his wife Edna Ballard Jamerson and faithfully stayed by her side through her illness until her death March 8, 2010. He was a thoughtful father, loving grandfather and great grandfather. "The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him" Prov. 20:7.
He worked as a pattern maker for Kellwood Company until 1991. He was a member of the Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397 AF and AM where he served for 6o years. He spent his retirement studying God's Word, reading and flea marketing. He was looking forward to his trip to Hammond, Louisiana to attend the marriage of his grandson, Neil Jamerson to Kelly Miller.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his infant son, Allen Lane Jamerson, three sisters; Pearl Revis, Juanita Rice and Era Boone, three brothers; Carl, Hugh and Columbus Jamerson.
He is survived by his daughter, Janice (Myron) Cody of Mars Hill, three sons; Gary (Marie) Jamerson of Mars Hill, Everette (Margaret) Jamerson of Fletcher and Warren(Myra) Jamerson of Rydal, GA., a sister, Edna Marshall of Johnson City, TN and a brother, Reece Jamerson of Jonesborough, TN., five grandsons; Jonathan (Sarah) Cody, Desmond (Kim) Jamerson, Brian (Amy) Jamerson, Neil Jamerson and fiancé' Kelly Miller and Eric Jamerson and five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Case Cody, Nicholas, Alyssa and Cade Jamerson.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Rev. Billy Murray will officiate. Burial will follow in Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Daddy's last words of encouragement were found in his final Bible Study Notes III John 3-4.
For I rejoice greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
I have no greater joy than to hear my children walk in truth. [48925]
His death was unexpected, but he went out with joy and was led forth with peace. Isa. 55:12.
He was born April 21, 1927 in Yancey County.
He lived most of his life in Madison County. He was the son of the late William C. and Nellie Silvers Jamerson.
He graduated from Bald Creek High School. He received a diploma in Education Ministries from the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension Program in April, 1981. He served as a deacon of Upper Laurel Baptist Church until he moved to south Buncombe. He used his gift of teaching to be a Sunday school teacher at Upper Laurel, Skyland 1st, Little Ivy and Blue Ridge Baptist Church. He cared for our Mother and his wife Edna Ballard Jamerson and faithfully stayed by her side through her illness until her death March 8, 2010. He was a thoughtful father, loving grandfather and great grandfather. "The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him" Prov. 20:7.
He worked as a pattern maker for Kellwood Company until 1991. He was a member of the Bald Creek Masonic Lodge #397 AF and AM where he served for 6o years. He spent his retirement studying God's Word, reading and flea marketing. He was looking forward to his trip to Hammond, Louisiana to attend the marriage of his grandson, Neil Jamerson to Kelly Miller.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his infant son, Allen Lane Jamerson, three sisters; Pearl Revis, Juanita Rice and Era Boone, three brothers; Carl, Hugh and Columbus Jamerson.
He is survived by his daughter, Janice (Myron) Cody of Mars Hill, three sons; Gary (Marie) Jamerson of Mars Hill, Everette (Margaret) Jamerson of Fletcher and Warren(Myra) Jamerson of Rydal, GA., a sister, Edna Marshall of Johnson City, TN and a brother, Reece Jamerson of Jonesborough, TN., five grandsons; Jonathan (Sarah) Cody, Desmond (Kim) Jamerson, Brian (Amy) Jamerson, Neil Jamerson and fiancé' Kelly Miller and Eric Jamerson and five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Case Cody, Nicholas, Alyssa and Cade Jamerson.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Rev. Billy Murray will officiate. Burial will follow in Upper Laurel Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Daddy's last words of encouragement were found in his final Bible Study Notes III John 3-4.
For I rejoice greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
I have no greater joy than to hear my children walk in truth. [48925]
Obituary Online notes for Edna Earl (Spouse 1)
Edna Ballard Jamerson
Mars Hill - Edna Ballard Jamerson, 80, of 453 US Hwy 19, Mars Hill, went to her heavenly home Monday, March 8, 2010, after an extended illness.
She was born January 9, 1930 in Madison County where she lived most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Affie and Lear English Ballard.
She graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1949. She received a diploma in Education Ministries from the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension Program in April, 1981. She was a member of Upper Laurel Baptist Church and united with Skyland First Baptist Church when she lived on Royal Pines Drive in South Buncombe. She used her gift of teaching that God gave her to be an active Sunday school teacher until her illness. She was a homemaker, excellent seamstress and enjoyed making quilts by hand. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Her price was far above rubies. (Prov. 3:15) KJV.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant son, Allen Lane; two sisters, Carolyn Ballard and Ava Lee Carter; and a brother, Raleigh Ballard.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Van D. Jamerson; daughter, Janice Cody (Myron) of Mars Hill; three sons, Gary Jamerson (Marie) of Mars Hill, Everette Jameson (Margaret) of Fletcher and Warren Jamerson (Myra) of Cartersville, Ga.; one sister, Jenell Fender of Mars Hill; one brother, Wade Ballard of Lexington, Ky.; five grandsons, Jonathan Cody (Sarah), Desmond (Kim), Brian (Amy), Neil and Eric Jamerson; and five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Case Cody, Nicholas, Alyssa and Cade Jamerson.
Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. (Prov. 31:28-29) KJV
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Upper Laurel Baptist Church. The Revs. Cline Hensley Jr. and David Honeycutt will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. [48926]
Mars Hill - Edna Ballard Jamerson, 80, of 453 US Hwy 19, Mars Hill, went to her heavenly home Monday, March 8, 2010, after an extended illness.
She was born January 9, 1930 in Madison County where she lived most of her life.
She was the daughter of the late Affie and Lear English Ballard.
She graduated from Mars Hill High School in 1949. She received a diploma in Education Ministries from the Southern Baptist Seminary Extension Program in April, 1981. She was a member of Upper Laurel Baptist Church and united with Skyland First Baptist Church when she lived on Royal Pines Drive in South Buncombe. She used her gift of teaching that God gave her to be an active Sunday school teacher until her illness. She was a homemaker, excellent seamstress and enjoyed making quilts by hand. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Her price was far above rubies. (Prov. 3:15) KJV.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by an infant son, Allen Lane; two sisters, Carolyn Ballard and Ava Lee Carter; and a brother, Raleigh Ballard.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Van D. Jamerson; daughter, Janice Cody (Myron) of Mars Hill; three sons, Gary Jamerson (Marie) of Mars Hill, Everette Jameson (Margaret) of Fletcher and Warren Jamerson (Myra) of Cartersville, Ga.; one sister, Jenell Fender of Mars Hill; one brother, Wade Ballard of Lexington, Ky.; five grandsons, Jonathan Cody (Sarah), Desmond (Kim), Brian (Amy), Neil and Eric Jamerson; and five great-grandchildren, Lucas and Case Cody, Nicholas, Alyssa and Cade Jamerson.
Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. (Prov. 31:28-29) KJV
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Upper Laurel Baptist Church. The Revs. Cline Hensley Jr. and David Honeycutt will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers. [48926]