Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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BirthAug 25, 1941, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [14884]
DeathAug 5, 2013, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina [14884]
BurialOleander Memorial Gardens, 306 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina [14884]
FatherGordon Ware MATLOCK Sr. (1908-1996)
MotherSally Price TESH (1917-1998)
Obituary Online notes for “Betty” Elizabeth CHAPMAN
Elizabeth 'Betty' Chapman Matlock, 70, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
Betty was born on February 26, 1943, to the late Joseph Ross Chapman and the late Clotilde Rene Smith Chapman in Chattanooga, TN.
She graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, AL in 1961. Betty, a long time resident of Wilmington, worked for AFLAC for over 30 years. She was also a graduate of the Institute for Political Leadership. She volunteered as a courtesy van driver for New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She also delivered meals for Weekend Meals on Wheels.
Betty loved the beach and going to plays and movies. Most of all she loved being with her family and grandchildren and will be long remembered for her beautiful, warm smile. She will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by the love of her life and father of her children, John Burgess Matlock.
She is survived by daughter Jill Matlock Hall of Atlanta, GA and her husband Walter M. Hall III; daughter Jan Elise Matlock of Wilmington; grandchildren Elizabeth (Libby Gray) Hall and Tyler J. Matlock; and brother Joseph R. Chapman Jr of Pensacola, FL.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 612 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service in the church's reception hall.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on Jan. 15, 2014 [59324]
Betty was born on February 26, 1943, to the late Joseph Ross Chapman and the late Clotilde Rene Smith Chapman in Chattanooga, TN.
She graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, AL in 1961. Betty, a long time resident of Wilmington, worked for AFLAC for over 30 years. She was also a graduate of the Institute for Political Leadership. She volunteered as a courtesy van driver for New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She also delivered meals for Weekend Meals on Wheels.
Betty loved the beach and going to plays and movies. Most of all she loved being with her family and grandchildren and will be long remembered for her beautiful, warm smile. She will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by the love of her life and father of her children, John Burgess Matlock.
She is survived by daughter Jill Matlock Hall of Atlanta, GA and her husband Walter M. Hall III; daughter Jan Elise Matlock of Wilmington; grandchildren Elizabeth (Libby Gray) Hall and Tyler J. Matlock; and brother Joseph R. Chapman Jr of Pensacola, FL.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 612 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service in the church's reception hall.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News on Jan. 15, 2014 [59324]
Obituary Online notes for John Burgess (Spouse 1)
JOHN BURGESS MATLOCK age 71, of Wilmington passed away Monday August 5, 2013 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center with his family by his side.
He was born in Greensboro, NC on August 25, 1941. His parents were the late Gordon Ware Matlock and Sally Tesh Matlock.
John was a long time resident of Wilmington. He was actively involved in the Weekend Meals on Wheels program. He was a member of the Wilmington Lodge #532 B.P.O. Elks. John was a standout football player at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia where they won the state championship in 1958 and he was selected as an All-State player. His excellent high school play caught the eye of Bobby Dodd and he was offered a football scholarship from Georgia Tech. There he continued his love of the sport as a center and linebacker for the Yellow Jackets from 1959-1963. Following his successful years on the gridiron, John began a career of coaching using his leadership and strategic knowledge of the game. Beginning at St. Pius High School in Atlanta it wasn't long before he was coaching the National Championship team from Randolph Macon in Virginia as well as coaching positions at the University of Louisville, East Carolina University and eventually becoming the defensive line coach for the University of North Carolina. Along the way, John established strong bonds of friendship with his players and teammates. Those bonds have lasted for decades and his loss will be felt deeply by those who had the joy of spending time with him on and off the field.
He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Matlock; daughter Jill Matlock Hall of Atlanta and her husband Walter M. Hall III; daughter Jan Elise Matlock of Wilmington; grandchildren Elizabeth (Libby Gray) Hall and Tyler J. Matlock; sister Sallie Tesh of Fort Pierce, Florida.
A memorial service is planned for 2 pm Thursday August 8, 2013 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Weekend Meals on Wheels, PO Box 3593, Wilmington, NC 28406.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2013 [14884]
He was born in Greensboro, NC on August 25, 1941. His parents were the late Gordon Ware Matlock and Sally Tesh Matlock.
John was a long time resident of Wilmington. He was actively involved in the Weekend Meals on Wheels program. He was a member of the Wilmington Lodge #532 B.P.O. Elks. John was a standout football player at Norview High School in Norfolk, Virginia where they won the state championship in 1958 and he was selected as an All-State player. His excellent high school play caught the eye of Bobby Dodd and he was offered a football scholarship from Georgia Tech. There he continued his love of the sport as a center and linebacker for the Yellow Jackets from 1959-1963. Following his successful years on the gridiron, John began a career of coaching using his leadership and strategic knowledge of the game. Beginning at St. Pius High School in Atlanta it wasn't long before he was coaching the National Championship team from Randolph Macon in Virginia as well as coaching positions at the University of Louisville, East Carolina University and eventually becoming the defensive line coach for the University of North Carolina. Along the way, John established strong bonds of friendship with his players and teammates. Those bonds have lasted for decades and his loss will be felt deeply by those who had the joy of spending time with him on and off the field.
He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth (Betty) Matlock; daughter Jill Matlock Hall of Atlanta and her husband Walter M. Hall III; daughter Jan Elise Matlock of Wilmington; grandchildren Elizabeth (Libby Gray) Hall and Tyler J. Matlock; sister Sallie Tesh of Fort Pierce, Florida.
A memorial service is planned for 2 pm Thursday August 8, 2013 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Weekend Meals on Wheels, PO Box 3593, Wilmington, NC 28406.
Published in the Wilmington Star-News from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2013 [14884]