Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBilly Martin WHITAKER [55196], [55197]
BirthNov 2, 1931, Surry County, North Carolina [55196], [55197]
DeathJan 23, 2018, High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina [55197]
BurialLandmark Baptist Church Cemetery, 6055 Sunset View Dr, Randolph County, North Carolina [55197]
Spouses
BirthOct 17, 1933, Jamestown, Guilford County, North Carolina [55190], [55182]
DeathSep 23, 2018, High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina [55190], [55182]
BurialGuilford Memorial Park, 6000 High Point Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina [55191]
FatherJohn T. DUNN (1896-1976)
MotherMinnie Louise HALL (1907-1971)
MarriageNov 3, 1951, Jamestown, Guilford County, North Carolina [55196]
Obituary Online notes for Billy Martin WHITAKER
Billy Martin Whitaker
November 2, 1931  -  January 23, 2018

HIGH POINT Billy "Bill" Martin Whitaker, 86, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Westwood Health and Rehab Center.

He was born November 2, 1931, in Surry County and was the son of the late James Mart and Sarah Lou Whitaker.

He was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He previously worked at Alma Desk Company and later retired from Ralphs Frame Company in High Point. Bill enjoyed eating, cooking, camping, fishing, and especially spending time at Oak Hollow Lake Campground where he was affectionately known as the "Mayor of Oak Hollow."

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, Bonnie, David and Joyce; and nine brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Letsie "Susie" Inman Whitaker, whom he married on August 9, 1991; three daughters, Kathryn Ward (Greg) and Audrey Miller (Carl), both of Trinity, and Hazel Vaughn (Ray) of Thomasville; two sisters, Betty Walker and Susie Norman; two brothers, Phil Whitaker and Same Whitaker; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral service celebrating Bills life will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Landmark Baptist Church with the Rev. Amos Mashburn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 PM Saturday at the church prior to the service and at other times will be at the home.

Condolences may be sent to the family online on Bills tribute page at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 6055 Sunset View Drive, High Point, NC 27263.

Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is serving the Whitaker family.

Charitable donations may be made to:Landmark Baptist Church
6055 Sunset View Drive, High Point NC 27263

Committal Saturday
January 27, 2018
Landmark Baptist Church Cemetery
6055 Sunset View Drive
High Point, NC 27263

https://www.cumbyfuneral.com/obituaries/Billy-Martin-Whitaker?obId=34512555 [55197]
Obituary Online notes for Jo Ann Rosa (Spouse 1)
Joann Telford
October 17, 1933  -  September 23, 2018

Mrs. Joann Dunn Telford, 84, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hospice Home at High Point.

Born October 17, 1933, in Jamestown, Joann was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Hall Dunn.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tex Telford; daughter, Joyce Ashburn; and two brothers, Roy and Ralph Dunn.

Joann was retired from the former White House Restaurant and had also worked at the former L&R Restaurant. She was of the Baptist faith, and loved being at home tending to her laundry and cooking.

Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Ford and husband, Ricky; brother, Ronald Dunn; six grandchildren, Jennifer Ford, Eric Ford and wife, Danielle, Jimmy Ford and wife, Alexis, Tina Shuler and husband, Phil, Timmy Tucker, and Michael Ellis and wife, Stephanie; 12 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

Interment following the Funeral Service
Wednesday
September 26, 2018
Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery
6000 W. Gate City Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27407

https://www.cumbyfuneral.com/obituaries/Joann-Telford?obId=34522815 [55182]


Mrs. Joann Dunn Telford, 84, of Jamestown, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Born October 17, 1933, in Jamestown, Joann was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Hall Dunn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Tex Telford; daughter, Joyce Ashburn; and two brothers, Roy and Ralph Dunn. Joann was retired from the former White House Restaurant and had also worked at the former L&R Restaurant. She was of the Baptist faith, and loved being at home tending to her laundry and cooking.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Ford and husband, Ricky; brother, Ronald Dunn; six grandchildren, Jennifer Ford, Eric Ford and wife, Danielle, Jimmy Ford and wife, Alexis, Tina Shuler and husband, Phil, Timmy Tucker, and Michael Ellis and wife, Stephanie; 12 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 until 8 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262

Cumby Funeral Home 26 September 2018
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