Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NamePeggy Marie KEPLEY [54689], [54692], [54693]
BirthMar 23, 1933, Davidson County, North Carolina [54692]
DeathDec 23, 2013, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [54692]
BurialHolly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [54692]
FatherKerney Bernard KEPLEY (1907-2006)
MotherRuth D. MICHAEL (1908-1979)
Spouses
BirthApr 22, 1932, Davidson County, North Carolina [54695]
DeathJun 6, 2020, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [54695]
BurialHolly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina [54696]
FlagsUS Army
MarriageNov 4, 1950, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina [54692]
Obituary Online notes for Peggy Marie KEPLEY
Peggy Kepley Everhart, 80, of Kerney Kepley Drive, died Monday, December 23, 2013, at her home.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Holly Grove Lutheran Church, where she was a member, with Pastor John Mocko officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Tim Everhart on Bobcat Cove.

Mrs. Everhart was born March 23, 1933, in Davidson County, to Kerney Barnard Kepley and Ruth Michael Kepley. She was a 1951 graduate of Davis Townsend High School. She had worked at Manhatten Shirt Company, Edgewood Apparel and retired from Henry Link Furniture (Lexington Furniture Plant #9). Her parents preceded her in death.

Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, James Dwight Everhart of the home; sons, Kent Everhart and girlfriend Diane Younts, Tim Everhart and wife, Sharon, and Rex Everhart and wife, Tracy, all of Lexington; grandchildren, Brandon Everhart, Stephen Everhart, Leighanne Everhart, Ariel Everhart and Megan Everhart; and brothers, Donald Kepley and wife Kay and Gene Kepley and wife Barbara, all of Lexington.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215; Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292; or Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292.
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Obituary Online notes for James Dwight (Spouse 1)
James Dwight Everhart
April 22, 1932 - June 06, 2020

James Dwight Everhart, 88, of Kerney Kepley Drive, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Everhart was born April 22, 1932 in Davidson County to Thomas Moses Everhart and Mildred Black Everhart.

He faithfully served his country in the US Army and retired from Period Furniture after 41 years. An active member of Holly Grove Lutheran Church, he was a member of the Mens Brotherhood, served as head usher, and served a chairman of the cemetery committee for 34 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and harmonica. He loved to create things from metal and wood and enjoyed gardening, as well as hunting and fishing.

His wife, Peggy Kepley Everhart, his brothers, Joe Von Everhart, Leon Everhart, and Boyd Hill Everhart, and his sisters, Jennie Shoaf and Mary Jean Sink, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sons, Kent Everhart and companion, Diane Younts, Tim Everhart and wife, Sharon, and Rex Everhart and wife, Tracy, all of Lexington; his grandchildren, Brandon Everhart and wife, Samantha, of Lexington; Stephen Everhart and wife, Whitney, of Lexington; Leighanne Brinkle and husband, Chad, of Wilmington, Ariel Everhart and friend, Larche, of Lexington and Megan Blanchard and husband, Edward, of Huntersville; his great granddaughter, Emilia Brinkle; and his special girlfriend, Mary Malone.

A graveside service will be held at 10 am Wednesday, June 10 at Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery by the Rev. Joseph Tallent. Mr. Everhart will lie in state from 9-10 am at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to Holly Grove Lutheran Church, 212 Holly Grove Lutheran Church Road, Lexington, NC 27292.

Spirce Citation: Davidson Funeral Home
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