Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 6, 1929, Alamance County, North Carolina [54690]
DeathJul 10, 2014, Davidson County, North Carolina [54690]
BurialHolly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [54690]
FlagsKorean War, US Army
FatherKerney Bernard KEPLEY (1907-2006)
MotherRuth D. MICHAEL (1908-1979)
Spouses
Marriage1951 [54690]
Obituary Online notes for Donald Leonard KEPLEY
Donald Leonard Kepley, 84, of Hollyberry Lane, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Hinkle Hospice House after declining health.
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Lutheran Church by Pastor Constance Garrett. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church just prior to the service.
Mr. Kepley was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Alamance County to Kerney Bernard Kepley and Ruth Michael Kepley. He was a building contractor, owner of DLK Motor Co. and member of Holly Grove Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister Peggy Kepley Everhart.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Kay McCulloch Kepley of the home; son Greg Kepley (Guyla) of Lexington; daughter Patrice Thompson (Ben) of Dunn; two grandchildren, Graham Thompson (Ashlyn) of Dunn and Geordon Kepley of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Thompson and Benjamin Thompson; brother Gene Kepley (Barbara) of Lexington; brother-in-law Dwight Everhart of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215; or Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292. [54690]
A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holly Grove Lutheran Church by Pastor Constance Garrett. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the church just prior to the service.
Mr. Kepley was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Alamance County to Kerney Bernard Kepley and Ruth Michael Kepley. He was a building contractor, owner of DLK Motor Co. and member of Holly Grove Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister Peggy Kepley Everhart.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Kay McCulloch Kepley of the home; son Greg Kepley (Guyla) of Lexington; daughter Patrice Thompson (Ben) of Dunn; two grandchildren, Graham Thompson (Ashlyn) of Dunn and Geordon Kepley of Lexington; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Thompson and Benjamin Thompson; brother Gene Kepley (Barbara) of Lexington; brother-in-law Dwight Everhart of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215; or Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292. [54690]
Obituary Online notes for Patricia Kay (Spouse 1)
Patricia Kay McCulloch Kepley, age 90 of Holly Berry Lane, Lexington passed away Tuesday night October 20, 2020 at Westchester Manor in High Point.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Ray Howell, 3rd officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. A mask and social distancing are suggested for the service.
Patricia was born in Davidson County, September 19, 1930 to Preston Franklin McCulloch and Zela Aaron McCulloch. She was a graduate of Davis Townsend School and High Point College, a member of First Baptist Church, member of the choir and member of The Faithful Workers Sunday School Class. She sang with the Lexington Choral Society, enjoyed bowling and ceramics. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Donald Leonard Kepley in 2014 and her sisters ,Gilda Gordon, Myra Zidzik and Beth Koury.
Surviv[ng are her son, Greg Kepley (Guyla) of Lexington; daughter, Patrice Thompson (Ben) of Dunn, NC; grandchildren, Graham Thompson (Ashlyn) and Geordon Kepley; great-grandchildren, Olivia Thompson and Benjamin Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to First Baptist Church, PO Box 436, Lexington, NC 27293, Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292 or Life Center of Davidson County, 601 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292. [54691]
A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Ray Howell, 3rd officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. A mask and social distancing are suggested for the service.
Patricia was born in Davidson County, September 19, 1930 to Preston Franklin McCulloch and Zela Aaron McCulloch. She was a graduate of Davis Townsend School and High Point College, a member of First Baptist Church, member of the choir and member of The Faithful Workers Sunday School Class. She sang with the Lexington Choral Society, enjoyed bowling and ceramics. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Donald Leonard Kepley in 2014 and her sisters ,Gilda Gordon, Myra Zidzik and Beth Koury.
Surviv[ng are her son, Greg Kepley (Guyla) of Lexington; daughter, Patrice Thompson (Ben) of Dunn, NC; grandchildren, Graham Thompson (Ashlyn) and Geordon Kepley; great-grandchildren, Olivia Thompson and Benjamin Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to First Baptist Church, PO Box 436, Lexington, NC 27293, Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292 or Life Center of Davidson County, 601 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292. [54691]