Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Birthbef Sep 26, 1937 [8529]
DeathSep 26, 2012, Alamance County, North Carolina [8529]
BurialCedar Cliff United Methodist Church, 4683 Cedar Cliff Road, Graham, North Carolina [8529]
FatherWillis Hampton STOUT (1911-1981)
MotherNannie Emmerline RICKMAN (1913-1996)
Spouses
BirthAug 14, 1941, Alamance County, North Carolina [8531]
DeathJan 25, 2025, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [8531]
BurialCedar Cliff United Methodist Church, 4683 Cedar Cliff Road, Graham, North Carolina [8531]
Father“Clint” Clarence Columbus COZART (1918-2000)
MotherIrma Maxine WRENN (1923-2013)
Obituary Online notes for “Bunk” John Willis STOUT
9/28/2012
John Willis “Bunk” Stout
GRAHAM — Mr. John Willis “Bunk” Stout, 75, of N.C. 87 South, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at 7:47 p.m. at his residence.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. A member of the Graham Wesleyan Church, he was retired from A.O. Smith manufacturing, and a past volunteer fireman with Station 11, Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Cozart “Grey” Stout, of the home; daughters, Shirley Whitesell and husband Ron of Snow Camp, Greta Blalock and husband Randall of Elon and Amy Harvell and husband Howard of Gibsonville; grandchildren, Caleb Whitesell, Jacob Whitesell, Blake Harvell, Meaghan Harvell and Hannah Blalock; brothers, Steve Stout and wife Carolyn of Burlington and Marvin Stout and wife Susan of Graham; sisters, Adelle Swaney, Larena Thompson and Elaine Stickland and husband Danny, all of Graham, and Sue Williams of Snow Camp; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Hampton and Nannie Rickman Stout; and sisters, Melissa Strickland and Bonnie Walker.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Mc-Clure Funeral Home in Graham and at other times at the residence.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Graham Wesleyan Church, Graham, N.C., by the Rev. Wayne Howard, the Rev. Kenneth Culbertson and the Rev. Joe Neyman. Burial will be in the Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [8529]
John Willis “Bunk” Stout
GRAHAM — Mr. John Willis “Bunk” Stout, 75, of N.C. 87 South, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at 7:47 p.m. at his residence.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. A member of the Graham Wesleyan Church, he was retired from A.O. Smith manufacturing, and a past volunteer fireman with Station 11, Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Cozart “Grey” Stout, of the home; daughters, Shirley Whitesell and husband Ron of Snow Camp, Greta Blalock and husband Randall of Elon and Amy Harvell and husband Howard of Gibsonville; grandchildren, Caleb Whitesell, Jacob Whitesell, Blake Harvell, Meaghan Harvell and Hannah Blalock; brothers, Steve Stout and wife Carolyn of Burlington and Marvin Stout and wife Susan of Graham; sisters, Adelle Swaney, Larena Thompson and Elaine Stickland and husband Danny, all of Graham, and Sue Williams of Snow Camp; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Hampton and Nannie Rickman Stout; and sisters, Melissa Strickland and Bonnie Walker.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Mc-Clure Funeral Home in Graham and at other times at the residence.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Graham Wesleyan Church, Graham, N.C., by the Rev. Wayne Howard, the Rev. Kenneth Culbertson and the Rev. Joe Neyman. Burial will be in the Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [8529]
Obituary Online notes for Hilda Grey (Spouse 1)
1/26/2025
Hilda Grey Cozart Stout
August 14, 1941 — January 25, 2025
Graham
Hilda Grey Cozart Stout, 83, peacefully passed away at her home on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on August 14, 1941, in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Columbus Cozart and Irma Maxine Wrenn Cozart.
Grey was also the devoted wife of the late John Willis Stout, who preceded her in death in 2012 after 51 years of marriage.
She loved cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially at Christmas time when she made her cookies, candy and cakes. Grey’s home was always open, mostly during the holidays for her family and friends to come by and get a taste of her baked goods. She had a fulfilling career as a cake decorator at Winn-Dixie, where her creative talents received her several awards and recognition.
Grey was an active member of Graham Wesleyan Church, contributing as a choir member, nursery worker, former church treasurer and board member. She also held fond memories of her upbringing at CrossWay Church in Altamahaw where she grew up and was attending when she was able.
Grey leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters, Shirley Whitesell and husband Ronnie, Greta Blalock and husband Randall, and Amy Harvell and husband Howard, Jr. "Punk."; her cherished grandchildren, Caleb Whitesell, Jacob Whitesell, Hannah Blalock and fiancé Nick Holowicki, Blake Harvell and wife Madison and Meaghan Harris and husband Dallas; a great-grandson, Hendrick Harris; her sisters, Betty Hughes and Edith Stuart; brothers, Doug Cozart and wife Rhonda and Tony Cozart and wife Rhonda; her sisters-in-law, Norma Cozart and Elaine Strickland; brothers-in-law, Steve Stout and Marvin Stout and wife Susan; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Stout, her parents Clarence and Irma Cozart, a brother Wade Cozart, and five sisters-in-law.
A funeral service to celebrate Grey's remarkable life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Darrell Gaines. The family invites friends to join them for visitation from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, February 3, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to CrossWay Church, 3647 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. Condolences may be shared and the service may be watched online at www.lowefuneralhome.com [8531]
Hilda Grey Cozart Stout
August 14, 1941 — January 25, 2025
Graham
Hilda Grey Cozart Stout, 83, peacefully passed away at her home on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on August 14, 1941, in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Columbus Cozart and Irma Maxine Wrenn Cozart.
Grey was also the devoted wife of the late John Willis Stout, who preceded her in death in 2012 after 51 years of marriage.
She loved cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially at Christmas time when she made her cookies, candy and cakes. Grey’s home was always open, mostly during the holidays for her family and friends to come by and get a taste of her baked goods. She had a fulfilling career as a cake decorator at Winn-Dixie, where her creative talents received her several awards and recognition.
Grey was an active member of Graham Wesleyan Church, contributing as a choir member, nursery worker, former church treasurer and board member. She also held fond memories of her upbringing at CrossWay Church in Altamahaw where she grew up and was attending when she was able.
Grey leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters, Shirley Whitesell and husband Ronnie, Greta Blalock and husband Randall, and Amy Harvell and husband Howard, Jr. "Punk."; her cherished grandchildren, Caleb Whitesell, Jacob Whitesell, Hannah Blalock and fiancé Nick Holowicki, Blake Harvell and wife Madison and Meaghan Harris and husband Dallas; a great-grandson, Hendrick Harris; her sisters, Betty Hughes and Edith Stuart; brothers, Doug Cozart and wife Rhonda and Tony Cozart and wife Rhonda; her sisters-in-law, Norma Cozart and Elaine Strickland; brothers-in-law, Steve Stout and Marvin Stout and wife Susan; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Stout, her parents Clarence and Irma Cozart, a brother Wade Cozart, and five sisters-in-law.
A funeral service to celebrate Grey's remarkable life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Darrell Gaines. The family invites friends to join them for visitation from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, February 3, 2025, at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to CrossWay Church, 3647 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. Condolences may be shared and the service may be watched online at www.lowefuneralhome.com [8531]