Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 19, 1944, Rockingham County, North Carolina [55626]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [55626]
OccupationPart owner and parts manager of Williams-Trull Company and retired after 45 years of service [55626]
FatherLonnie A. RUDD (1906-1960)
MotherEloise TALLEY (1910-1996)
Spouses
MarriageJun 12, 1965, Wentworth, Rockingham County, North Carolina [55629]
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for Lionel Crouse RUDD
Lionel Crouse Rudd, 68, of the Calvary Church community, surrounded by his loving family, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Robertson and Rev. Dave Huggins officiating. The burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Lionel was a native of Rockingham County and the son of the late Lon A. and Eloise Talley Rudd. He was part owner and parts manager of Williams-Trull Company and retired after 45 years of service. He later worked part time at Big Apple Farm Supply. Lionel was a faithful and longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. His sense of humor and fun outgoing personality would always light up the room. Without doubt, he was an avid true blue, Tar Heel fan. He loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by wife, Lois Duke Rudd of the home; his daughter, Emily Rudd Moore and husband, Jason of Reidsville; his grandsons, Lane and Caden Moore; special nieces, Kimberly Wyatt and Phyllis Cayton and husband, Dean; nephews, Terry Duke and wife, Jana, Tyler Duke and wife, Lynn, Ben Duke and Keith Wyatt; extended family, church family and many friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at the home. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the professional and loving care provided to Lionel by the staff of the ICU unit and Respiratory Department at Annie Penn Hospital and the staff at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 7860 NC 87 North, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. [55626]
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Robertson and Rev. Dave Huggins officiating. The burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Lionel was a native of Rockingham County and the son of the late Lon A. and Eloise Talley Rudd. He was part owner and parts manager of Williams-Trull Company and retired after 45 years of service. He later worked part time at Big Apple Farm Supply. Lionel was a faithful and longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday school teacher and choir member. His sense of humor and fun outgoing personality would always light up the room. Without doubt, he was an avid true blue, Tar Heel fan. He loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons.
He is survived by wife, Lois Duke Rudd of the home; his daughter, Emily Rudd Moore and husband, Jason of Reidsville; his grandsons, Lane and Caden Moore; special nieces, Kimberly Wyatt and Phyllis Cayton and husband, Dean; nephews, Terry Duke and wife, Jana, Tyler Duke and wife, Lynn, Ben Duke and Keith Wyatt; extended family, church family and many friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at the home. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the professional and loving care provided to Lionel by the staff of the ICU unit and Respiratory Department at Annie Penn Hospital and the staff at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 7860 NC 87 North, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. [55626]
Obituary Online notes for Lois Ann (Spouse 1)
Lois Anne Duke Rudd
May 22, 1945 — July 19, 2026
Lois Anne Duke Rudd, 81 passed away July 19, 2026 at home with her family.
She was the daughter of the late Bernie and Anne McCollum Duke.
She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lionel Rudd; sister, Bernadina Duke Wyatt; brothers, W.N. Duke and Michael Duke; nephews, Ben Duke and Terry Duke.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily Moore and son-in-law Jason Moore (her “buddy”); her precious grandsons, Lane Michael Moore (Heather) and Caden Lee Moore (Samantha); nieces, Kim Wyatt, Janet Sadowski, Phyllis Cayton (Dean); nephews, Tyler Duke (Lynn) and Keith Wyatt (Cathy); several great-nieces and nephews and a large group of loving friends and extended family.
Lois faithfully attended Growing Oaks Community Church. She will be remembered as a faithful Christian and a loyal servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She had great love for family and friends and enjoyed fixing Sunday lunch for her family. Many looked forward to gatherings in her home where her gifts of cooking and hospitality were on full display. She welcomed them like family.
Lois was employed by Rockingham County Schools in the finance department for 37 years. She was a member of the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals. Lois served as state president of the organization in 1984 and 1985. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and watching Hallmark movies.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Robertson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at the funeral home and other times at the family home.
A committal will follow the service at Reidlawn Cemetery.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Scott Luking for all the care and support he gave. Also, a thank you to Cone Oncology, Ancora Compassionate Care and Candesia Kendrick.
Memorial contributions may be made to Growing Oaks Community Church, 7921 US 158 West, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Baptist Children’s Home of NC PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/lois-rudd [55628]
May 22, 1945 — July 19, 2026
Lois Anne Duke Rudd, 81 passed away July 19, 2026 at home with her family.
She was the daughter of the late Bernie and Anne McCollum Duke.
She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lionel Rudd; sister, Bernadina Duke Wyatt; brothers, W.N. Duke and Michael Duke; nephews, Ben Duke and Terry Duke.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily Moore and son-in-law Jason Moore (her “buddy”); her precious grandsons, Lane Michael Moore (Heather) and Caden Lee Moore (Samantha); nieces, Kim Wyatt, Janet Sadowski, Phyllis Cayton (Dean); nephews, Tyler Duke (Lynn) and Keith Wyatt (Cathy); several great-nieces and nephews and a large group of loving friends and extended family.
Lois faithfully attended Growing Oaks Community Church. She will be remembered as a faithful Christian and a loyal servant to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She had great love for family and friends and enjoyed fixing Sunday lunch for her family. Many looked forward to gatherings in her home where her gifts of cooking and hospitality were on full display. She welcomed them like family.
Lois was employed by Rockingham County Schools in the finance department for 37 years. She was a member of the North Carolina Association of Educational Office Professionals. Lois served as state president of the organization in 1984 and 1985. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and watching Hallmark movies.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Robertson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at the funeral home and other times at the family home.
A committal will follow the service at Reidlawn Cemetery.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Scott Luking for all the care and support he gave. Also, a thank you to Cone Oncology, Ancora Compassionate Care and Candesia Kendrick.
Memorial contributions may be made to Growing Oaks Community Church, 7921 US 158 West, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Baptist Children’s Home of NC PO Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/lois-rudd [55628]