Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathOct 7, 2007, Chesapeake, Virginia [8445]
BurialChesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia [8445]
FatherFrank Mac McCullock WHITESELL (1891-1978)
MotherOdie Ozella WHITFIELD (1885-1974)
Spouses
DeathMay 11, 2005, Chesapeake, Virginia [934]
BurialChesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Chesapeake City, Virginia [934]
OccupationRetired From Smith And Weldon Department Store [934]
FatherCarl Flake SHAW (1898-1970)
MotherFlossie Arlina KIME (1905-2004)
ChildrenAmanda Ellen (1954-2003)
Obituary Online notes for Vernon Albert WHITESELL
10/9/2007
Vernon A. Whitesell
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Vernon A. Whitesell , 84, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Born in Alamance County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank and Ozella Whitesell .
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Lucy Shaw Whitesell , and a daughter, Amanda W. Houchens.
He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and past member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church. Vernon was a Specialist Welder at Norshipco.
After his retirement, he and Lucy fulfilled their lifelong dream of building a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2003, Vernon and Lucy moved back to Chesapeake to be close to their family.
Survivors include his son, V. Lynn Whitesell and wife, Karen, of Chesapeake, Va.; three grandchildren, Kolby Whitesell , Evan Whitesell and Lauren Houchens; two stepgrandchildren, Samantha Yates and Tyler Yates; a brother, Odell Whitesell of Laguna Hills, Calif.; and dear friends, Don and Becky Buma.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Va. 23322. The Rev. Henry V. Napier will officiate.
The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Friends are invited to sign the guest book and send condolences at www.omanfh.com [8445]
Vernon A. Whitesell
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Vernon A. Whitesell , 84, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Born in Alamance County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Frank and Ozella Whitesell .
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years, Lucy Shaw Whitesell , and a daughter, Amanda W. Houchens.
He was a member of Jonesboro Baptist Church and past member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church. Vernon was a Specialist Welder at Norshipco.
After his retirement, he and Lucy fulfilled their lifelong dream of building a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2003, Vernon and Lucy moved back to Chesapeake to be close to their family.
Survivors include his son, V. Lynn Whitesell and wife, Karen, of Chesapeake, Va.; three grandchildren, Kolby Whitesell , Evan Whitesell and Lauren Houchens; two stepgrandchildren, Samantha Yates and Tyler Yates; a brother, Odell Whitesell of Laguna Hills, Calif.; and dear friends, Don and Becky Buma.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Va. 23322. The Rev. Henry V. Napier will officiate.
The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Friends are invited to sign the guest book and send condolences at www.omanfh.com [8445]
Obituary Online notes for Lucy Ellen (Spouse 1)
5/14/2005
Lucy Shaw Whitesell
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Lucy Shaw Whitesell , 73, of Middle Oaks Drive, Chesapeake, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in Chesapeake.
Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Flossie Shaw , and was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Houchens; and brother, Lewis Shaw . Lucy raised her family and lived in Chesapeake. She was an active member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Smith and Welton Department Store in Great Bridge. After her retirement, she and her husband, Vernon, fulfilled their lifelong dream of building a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. After 13 years, Lucy and Vernon moved back to Chesapeake to be close to their family. Lucy will be remembered for her strong will and determination and for being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Survivors include a loving husband of 55 years, Vernon A. Whitesell of Chesapeake; her son, V. Lynn Whitesell and wife, Karen, of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Kolby Whitesell , Evan Whitesell , and Lauren Houchens; two stepgrandchildren, Samantha Yates and Tyler Yates; sisters, Donna Frye, Sara Young, Mary Lee Moore, Sandra Dodson, Ann Grigsby and husband, Jim; brothers, James W. Shaw and wife, Peggy, Carl F. Shaw Jr., and Tommy Shaw and wife, Brenda.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Henry V. Napier will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Virginia Chapter, 2101 Executive Drive, Box 21, Hampton, Va. 23666.
Friends are invited to sign the guest book and send condolences at www.omanfh.com [934]
Lucy Shaw Whitesell
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Lucy Shaw Whitesell , 73, of Middle Oaks Drive, Chesapeake, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in Chesapeake.
Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Flossie Shaw , and was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Houchens; and brother, Lewis Shaw . Lucy raised her family and lived in Chesapeake. She was an active member of Raleigh Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Smith and Welton Department Store in Great Bridge. After her retirement, she and her husband, Vernon, fulfilled their lifelong dream of building a home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. After 13 years, Lucy and Vernon moved back to Chesapeake to be close to their family. Lucy will be remembered for her strong will and determination and for being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Survivors include a loving husband of 55 years, Vernon A. Whitesell of Chesapeake; her son, V. Lynn Whitesell and wife, Karen, of Chesapeake; three grandchildren, Kolby Whitesell , Evan Whitesell , and Lauren Houchens; two stepgrandchildren, Samantha Yates and Tyler Yates; sisters, Donna Frye, Sara Young, Mary Lee Moore, Sandra Dodson, Ann Grigsby and husband, Jim; brothers, James W. Shaw and wife, Peggy, Carl F. Shaw Jr., and Tommy Shaw and wife, Brenda.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The Rev. Henry V. Napier will officiate. The interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Virginia Chapter, 2101 Executive Drive, Box 21, Hampton, Va. 23666.
Friends are invited to sign the guest book and send condolences at www.omanfh.com [934]