Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthMay 27, 1927, West Virginia [50974]
DeathJul 9, 2020, Panama City, Bay County, Florida [50974]
BurialEvergreen Memorial Gardens, 3733 U.S. Hwy 231 North, Panama City, Bay County, Florida [50974]
FatherConley Glenn WHITE Sr. (1902-1947)
MotherFlora Belle WALKE (1901-1947)
Marriage1943 [50976]
ChildrenDavid Lynn (1943-2008)
Patricia Ann (Died as Child) (1944-1947)
John Conley (1948-2017)
Pal Leslie (1955-2013)
Obituary Online notes for Kathleen Burke HOWARD
Kathleen Burke Howard White age 98 passed away in her home Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born August 6, 1922 in Pineville, Kentucky to John J. and Jane Howard.
Kathleen attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. where she met her husband of 77 years Ralph White.
Kathleen and Ralph moved to Panama City in 1952 from Lexington, Kentucky. Together, the two of them created and owned West Florida Printers located on Harrison Ave. until retirement. Kathleen used her talents by volunteering her time and giving in various ways, to family, friends, church and community. She performed in the Gulf Coast Community Orchestra playing the violin under director, Prentiss Melder in 1978, gave to the Salvation Army sewing doll clothes for children at Christmas, and was a member of the Garden Club the first couple of years after moving to the area. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and served wholeheartedly as the choir director, adult Sunday School teacher, Missionary President and Board Member at different times for several years. Kathleen enjoyed cooking for family gatherings or potluck church dinners. She enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her family remembers her as being a hard worker, having perseverance, and being strong in her faith.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, John and Jane Howard, her brother Pal Howard, her sisters, Faye Mullins, Delores Goodin, and Pauline Parrott Huff. Her spouse Ralph D. White, her children, David Lynn, Patricia Ann, John Conley, and Pal Leslie White.
She is survived by her children, Beth (Barry) Tarpley, Jeffry (Maria) White, her grandchildren, Lynn Webb, Kim Houston, Traci White, Travis White, Brandon Tarpley, Brooke Brunner, April Loyle, Katie Sneigoski, Chris, Foster, Saylor White and Savannah Pham, 12 great grandchildren as well as great-great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside ceremony 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Evergreen Memorial with Pastor Scott Roberts officiating. In Lieu of flowers, you may donate to Kathleen’s church, First Church of the Nazarene at 3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; website is pcnaz.church/giving/.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice Care and their staff for their professional care and support.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City, FL
Dec 31, 2020 [50976]
Kathleen attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. where she met her husband of 77 years Ralph White.
Kathleen and Ralph moved to Panama City in 1952 from Lexington, Kentucky. Together, the two of them created and owned West Florida Printers located on Harrison Ave. until retirement. Kathleen used her talents by volunteering her time and giving in various ways, to family, friends, church and community. She performed in the Gulf Coast Community Orchestra playing the violin under director, Prentiss Melder in 1978, gave to the Salvation Army sewing doll clothes for children at Christmas, and was a member of the Garden Club the first couple of years after moving to the area. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and served wholeheartedly as the choir director, adult Sunday School teacher, Missionary President and Board Member at different times for several years. Kathleen enjoyed cooking for family gatherings or potluck church dinners. She enjoyed visits from her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her family remembers her as being a hard worker, having perseverance, and being strong in her faith.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, John and Jane Howard, her brother Pal Howard, her sisters, Faye Mullins, Delores Goodin, and Pauline Parrott Huff. Her spouse Ralph D. White, her children, David Lynn, Patricia Ann, John Conley, and Pal Leslie White.
She is survived by her children, Beth (Barry) Tarpley, Jeffry (Maria) White, her grandchildren, Lynn Webb, Kim Houston, Traci White, Travis White, Brandon Tarpley, Brooke Brunner, April Loyle, Katie Sneigoski, Chris, Foster, Saylor White and Savannah Pham, 12 great grandchildren as well as great-great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside ceremony 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Evergreen Memorial with Pastor Scott Roberts officiating. In Lieu of flowers, you may donate to Kathleen’s church, First Church of the Nazarene at 3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; website is pcnaz.church/giving/.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice Care and their staff for their professional care and support.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City, FL
Dec 31, 2020 [50976]
Obituary Online notes for Ralph David (Spouse 1)
Ralph David White age 96 of Panama City, FL passed away in his home, Thursday, July 9, 2020.
He was born in Charleston, West Va. to Conley Glenn and Flora White.
He went to Trevecca Nazarene College where he met his wife of 78 years, Kathleen.
Ralph volunteered during World War II in the United States Navy.
He and Kathleen were married in Jacksonville, FL in 1942 before being deported to England as Chief Aviation Ordnanceman until 1945. After serving in England, Ralph and Kathleen moved to Lexington, KY. Thereafter he and his family moved to the gulf coast in Panama City in 1952. Ralph started a business and created West Florida Printers which was located on Harrison Avenue. After 30 years Ralph and his wife retired, residing in Panama City. He was active in the community and served as President and Lieutenant Governor of the Optimist Club. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and faithfully acted as Sunday School Superintendent, Board Member and Trustee. He enjoyed occasional deep-sea fishing and family gatherings at St. Andrew State Park. He was a loving husband and looked forward to visits from his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His family remembers him as having a positive attitude, being patient and kind.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Conley Glenn and Flora White, his brothers, Glenn and Charles White, sister Frances E. White and his children, David Lynn, Patricia Ann, John Conley, and Pal Leslie White.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, and children Beth (Barry) Tarpley and Jeffry ( Maria) White, grandchildren, Lynn Webb, Kim Houston, Traci White, Travis White, Brandon Tarpley, Brooke Brunner, April Loyle, Katie Sneigoski, Chris, Foster, Saylor, Savannah White, 12 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren as well as numerous loving nieces, and nephews and spouses.
There will be a graveside ceremony at Evergreen Memorial with Pastor Scott Roberts officiating Thursday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, you may make a donation to Ralph’s church, First Church of the Nazarene at 3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; website is pcnaz.church/giving/.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City, FL
Jul 10, 2020 [50975]
He was born in Charleston, West Va. to Conley Glenn and Flora White.
He went to Trevecca Nazarene College where he met his wife of 78 years, Kathleen.
Ralph volunteered during World War II in the United States Navy.
He and Kathleen were married in Jacksonville, FL in 1942 before being deported to England as Chief Aviation Ordnanceman until 1945. After serving in England, Ralph and Kathleen moved to Lexington, KY. Thereafter he and his family moved to the gulf coast in Panama City in 1952. Ralph started a business and created West Florida Printers which was located on Harrison Avenue. After 30 years Ralph and his wife retired, residing in Panama City. He was active in the community and served as President and Lieutenant Governor of the Optimist Club. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and faithfully acted as Sunday School Superintendent, Board Member and Trustee. He enjoyed occasional deep-sea fishing and family gatherings at St. Andrew State Park. He was a loving husband and looked forward to visits from his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His family remembers him as having a positive attitude, being patient and kind.
Ralph is preceded in death by his parents, Conley Glenn and Flora White, his brothers, Glenn and Charles White, sister Frances E. White and his children, David Lynn, Patricia Ann, John Conley, and Pal Leslie White.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, and children Beth (Barry) Tarpley and Jeffry ( Maria) White, grandchildren, Lynn Webb, Kim Houston, Traci White, Travis White, Brandon Tarpley, Brooke Brunner, April Loyle, Katie Sneigoski, Chris, Foster, Saylor, Savannah White, 12 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren as well as numerous loving nieces, and nephews and spouses.
There will be a graveside ceremony at Evergreen Memorial with Pastor Scott Roberts officiating Thursday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, you may make a donation to Ralph’s church, First Church of the Nazarene at 3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; website is pcnaz.church/giving/.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Panama City, FL
Jul 10, 2020 [50975]