Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathAug 6, 2019, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina [8016]
BurialCamp Springs Community Church Cemetery (Camp Springs United Methodist Church), 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Caswell County, North Carolina [8016]
FlagsUS Navy
Father“Bennie” Daniel Benjamin BOONE (1905-1992)
MotherBessie Adaline PAGE (1912-1992)
Spouses
DeathFeb 5, 2022, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina [7984]
BurialCamp Springs Community Church Cemetery (Camp Springs United Methodist Church), 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Caswell County, North Carolina [7984]
FatherGeorge Weldon WALKER Jr. (1914-2004)
MotherAnnie Ruby SOMERS (1915-2012)
Obituary Online notes for “Ronnie” Ronald Elwood BOONE
8/8/2019
Ronald Elwood Boone
Ronald Elwood Boone, 78, of Siler City died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals.
He is survived by sister: Phyllis DeRita of Burlington; brother: Thurman "Pop" Boone of Burlington.
The funeral will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. Burial will be in Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 at 3:00 PM.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com. [8019]
Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone
1941 - 2019
Ronald Elwood Boone, 78, of Siler City died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals.
Mr. Boone was born in Caswell County on July 13, 1941 the son of Daniel Benjamin and Bessie (Paige) Boone. Ronnie was retired from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner after 30 years of service. Ronnie was a 1959 graduate of Anderson High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a faithful, active member of the First United Methodist Church Siler City, where he had served on numerous committees including the Disaster Relief Trailer, which he organized.
Ronnie was a 1966 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science as licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He had been employed with Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City and Bridges-Cameron, Sanford. He had worked with Doctors without Borders, DEMORT and FEMA which sent him to New York on 9-11-2001 to assist with disaster relief. Ronnie was a certified death investigator for 12 years.
He was a "jack of all trades", enjoyed wood working and refinishing wood pieces, camping, canoeing, playing horse shoes, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren. His greatest joy came from being with his sweetheart, Rachel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Boone Chandler; brother Gene Boone.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 55 years: Rachel (Walker) Boone, daughters: Ronda Boone Peterson of Cary and Dana Boone Smith and husband, Phillip of Greensboro; son: Bryan E. Boone and wife, Elizabeth of Sanford; sister: Phyllis Boone DeRita of Burlington; brother: Thurman "Pop" Boone and wife, Janie of Burlington; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, Owen and Grant Smith.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Carl Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM in Camp Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P O Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344 or Habitat for Humanity.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
https://smithbucknerfh.com/tribute/details/13019/R...y.html#tribute-start [8016]
Ronald Elwood Boone
Ronald Elwood Boone, 78, of Siler City died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals.
He is survived by sister: Phyllis DeRita of Burlington; brother: Thurman "Pop" Boone of Burlington.
The funeral will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. Burial will be in Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 at 3:00 PM.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com. [8019]
Ronald Elwood "Ronnie" Boone
1941 - 2019
Ronald Elwood Boone, 78, of Siler City died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals.
Mr. Boone was born in Caswell County on July 13, 1941 the son of Daniel Benjamin and Bessie (Paige) Boone. Ronnie was retired from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner after 30 years of service. Ronnie was a 1959 graduate of Anderson High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a faithful, active member of the First United Methodist Church Siler City, where he had served on numerous committees including the Disaster Relief Trailer, which he organized.
Ronnie was a 1966 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science as licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He had been employed with Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, Siler City and Bridges-Cameron, Sanford. He had worked with Doctors without Borders, DEMORT and FEMA which sent him to New York on 9-11-2001 to assist with disaster relief. Ronnie was a certified death investigator for 12 years.
He was a "jack of all trades", enjoyed wood working and refinishing wood pieces, camping, canoeing, playing horse shoes, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren. His greatest joy came from being with his sweetheart, Rachel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Boone Chandler; brother Gene Boone.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 55 years: Rachel (Walker) Boone, daughters: Ronda Boone Peterson of Cary and Dana Boone Smith and husband, Phillip of Greensboro; son: Bryan E. Boone and wife, Elizabeth of Sanford; sister: Phyllis Boone DeRita of Burlington; brother: Thurman "Pop" Boone and wife, Janie of Burlington; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, Owen and Grant Smith.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 9, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Carl Belcher officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM in Camp Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P O Box 212, Siler City, NC 27344 or Habitat for Humanity.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com
https://smithbucknerfh.com/tribute/details/13019/R...y.html#tribute-start [8016]
Obituary Online notes for Rachel Florence (Spouse 1)
2/8/2022
Rachel Walker Boone
SILER CITY- Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She is survived by Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon “Buddy”' Walker, III of Kern ersville, 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9,2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be made at www. pughfuneralhome.com [8018]
Rachel Walker Boone
1942 - 2022
Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Coventry House in Siler City.
Mrs. Boone was born in Caswell County on April 7, 1942, the daughter of George Weldon Walker, Jr. and Ruby Somers Walker.
Rachel grew up as a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ. After marrying Ronnie in 1964, they moved to Siler City and became a member of First United Methodist Church, where she helped in the nursery, the Bereavement Team, and Stephens and Tape Minsitry. Rachel was a 1963 graduate of Watts School of Nursing, where she became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Chatham Hospital as Supervisor for the operating staff, and 1st assistant for Dr. Kothapalli and was an office Nurse for several Physicians in town. Rachel was a proud 36-year Cancer Survivor and was instrumental in the First Relay for Life and Reach to Recovery. She had many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, refurbishing antique furniture and was an avid collector of dolls. Rachel cherished her family, especially all of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her husband Ronald "Ronnie" Elwood Boone.
She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Boone Dunn and husband Glenn of Bonlee, and Dana Boone Smith and husband Phillip of Greensboro; son, Bryan E. Boone and wife Elizabeth of Sanford; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, and Owen and Grant Smith; sisters Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon "Buddy" Walker, III of Kernersville.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Sabiston officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9, 2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to the wonderful staff at Coventry House, and Randolph Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure, Komen NC Triad Affiliate, 1106 Burke St., Winston- Salem, NC 27101, or to the First United Methodist Church.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Boone family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com [7984]
Rachel Walker Boone
SILER CITY- Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She is survived by Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon “Buddy”' Walker, III of Kern ersville, 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9,2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be made at www. pughfuneralhome.com [8018]
Rachel Walker Boone
1942 - 2022
Rachel Walker Boone, 79, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Coventry House in Siler City.
Mrs. Boone was born in Caswell County on April 7, 1942, the daughter of George Weldon Walker, Jr. and Ruby Somers Walker.
Rachel grew up as a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church, where she played the piano and organ. After marrying Ronnie in 1964, they moved to Siler City and became a member of First United Methodist Church, where she helped in the nursery, the Bereavement Team, and Stephens and Tape Minsitry. Rachel was a 1963 graduate of Watts School of Nursing, where she became a Registered Nurse. She worked at Chatham Hospital as Supervisor for the operating staff, and 1st assistant for Dr. Kothapalli and was an office Nurse for several Physicians in town. Rachel was a proud 36-year Cancer Survivor and was instrumental in the First Relay for Life and Reach to Recovery. She had many hobbies, including gardening, sewing, refurbishing antique furniture and was an avid collector of dolls. Rachel cherished her family, especially all of her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Rachel is preceded in death by her husband Ronald "Ronnie" Elwood Boone.
She is survived by her daughters, Ronda Boone Dunn and husband Glenn of Bonlee, and Dana Boone Smith and husband Phillip of Greensboro; son, Bryan E. Boone and wife Elizabeth of Sanford; grandchildren, Bennett and Lacey Peterson, Sarah and Anna Boone, and Owen and Grant Smith; sisters Lugene Wright and Nell Jones, both of Reidsville; and brother George Weldon "Buddy" Walker, III of Kernersville.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10-11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. William Sabiston officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on February 9, 2022, at Camp Springs United Methodist Church, 9168 Cherry Grove Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
The family would like to give a special Thank You to the wonderful staff at Coventry House, and Randolph Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure, Komen NC Triad Affiliate, 1106 Burke St., Winston- Salem, NC 27101, or to the First United Methodist Church.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Boone family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com [7984]