Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
DeathApr 19, 2015, Alamance County, North Carolina [12000]
FatherArthur Gurley HOFFMAN (1887-1971)
MotherKatie Evelena FAUCETTE (1898-1968)
MarriageSep 11, 1977 [77]
Obituary Online notes for Thomas Burns PLEASANT
7/16/2005
Mr. Thomas Burns Pleasant
BURLINGTON — Mr. Thomas Burns Pleasant , 84, of 213 Green Street, Elon, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at Edgewood Place in Burlington.
A native of Person County, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Pleasant and the late Minnie Tatum Pleasant . He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Harriet Yarbrough Pleasant .
A graduate of Person County High School, Mr. Pleasant was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service as a machinist. Mr. Pleasant was also a member of Davis Street United Methodist Church, where he served as Scout Leader of Troop 29 for 35 years.
Mr. Pleasant enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid woodworker. He also loved gardening and would generously share the fruits of his harvest with others.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman Denny Pleasant of the home; daughters, Mrs. Cynthia P. Walker and her husband, Kyle, of Burlington, Mrs. Denise P. Joines and William Joines, of Burlington; son, Mr. Jack Pleasant and his wife, Sandy, of Roxboro; sister, Mrs. Satira Warren of Prospect Hill; brothers, Mr. Arch Pleasant and Mr. Henry N. Pleasant Sr., both of Hurdle Mills; stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret Clemmer of Elon; stepson, the Rev. Clyde Denny, of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Davis Street United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Jerry Dodson. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington, today, July 16, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and at other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Davis Street United Methodist Church, 606 E. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215. [11999]
Mr. Thomas Burns Pleasant
BURLINGTON — Mr. Thomas Burns Pleasant , 84, of 213 Green Street, Elon, died Friday, July 15, 2005 at Edgewood Place in Burlington.
A native of Person County, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Pleasant and the late Minnie Tatum Pleasant . He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Harriet Yarbrough Pleasant .
A graduate of Person County High School, Mr. Pleasant was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion. He retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service as a machinist. Mr. Pleasant was also a member of Davis Street United Methodist Church, where he served as Scout Leader of Troop 29 for 35 years.
Mr. Pleasant enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid woodworker. He also loved gardening and would generously share the fruits of his harvest with others.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman Denny Pleasant of the home; daughters, Mrs. Cynthia P. Walker and her husband, Kyle, of Burlington, Mrs. Denise P. Joines and William Joines, of Burlington; son, Mr. Jack Pleasant and his wife, Sandy, of Roxboro; sister, Mrs. Satira Warren of Prospect Hill; brothers, Mr. Arch Pleasant and Mr. Henry N. Pleasant Sr., both of Hurdle Mills; stepdaughter, Mrs. Margaret Clemmer of Elon; stepson, the Rev. Clyde Denny, of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Davis Street United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Jerry Dodson. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington, today, July 16, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and at other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Davis Street United Methodist Church, 606 E. Davis St., Burlington, N.C. 27215. [11999]
Obituary Online notes for Ursula Elizabeth (Spouse 1)
5/10/2015
Ursula Elizabeth Hoffman Denny Pleasant
BURLINGTON — Ursula Elizabeth (Lib) Hoffman Denny Pleasant, 84, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Twin Lakes Memory Care after several years of decline with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lib was born November 21, 1930, to Arthur G. and Katie Evelena Faucette Hoffman, both deceased. She was married to Herman
E. Denny until his death in 1974, and later to Thomas B. Pleasant, deceased in 2005. Lib has two children: Clyde
A. Denny, married to Leigh Stewart Denny; and Margaret E. Denny, married to James K. Pearson. She has four grandchildren: Nathaniel Stewart Denny of Washington, D.C.; Aaron Michael Denny of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Joel Hoffman Denny of Beaufort, N.C.; Kathryn (Katy) Elizabeth Boyer, a student at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia; and three step-children, Cynthia P. Walker (Kyle), Jack Pleasant (Sandy), and Denise Pleasant Joines.
Lib earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Elon College in 1952 and a Masters of Education degree from Duke University in 1961. She worked as an educator with the Alamance-Burlington School System, while also serving as a church organist and choir director at several area churches, including Church of the Holy Comforter, Davis Street United Methodist Church, St. Mark’s Church, and Frieden’s Lutheran Church. She was a member and former president of the Burlington Music Club, and a member of North Carolina Chapters of Phi Delta Kappa and Delta Kappa Gamma International, both professional organizations for educators. After retiring from teaching, Lib enjoyed participating as a member of the Battle of Alamance Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at Davis Street United Methodist Church by the Reverend Jimmy Weaver at 11a.m. Saturday, May 16. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
The family wishes to offer their most sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of Twin Lakes Memory Care for providing such wonderful and compassionate care for Lib over the last seven years.
Memorials may be made to Davis Street United Methodist Church, 606 East Davis Street, Burlington, NC, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Condolences may be offered at www. richandthompson.com. [12000]
Ursula Elizabeth Hoffman Denny Pleasant
BURLINGTON — Ursula Elizabeth (Lib) Hoffman Denny Pleasant, 84, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Twin Lakes Memory Care after several years of decline with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lib was born November 21, 1930, to Arthur G. and Katie Evelena Faucette Hoffman, both deceased. She was married to Herman
E. Denny until his death in 1974, and later to Thomas B. Pleasant, deceased in 2005. Lib has two children: Clyde
A. Denny, married to Leigh Stewart Denny; and Margaret E. Denny, married to James K. Pearson. She has four grandchildren: Nathaniel Stewart Denny of Washington, D.C.; Aaron Michael Denny of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Joel Hoffman Denny of Beaufort, N.C.; Kathryn (Katy) Elizabeth Boyer, a student at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia; and three step-children, Cynthia P. Walker (Kyle), Jack Pleasant (Sandy), and Denise Pleasant Joines.
Lib earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Elon College in 1952 and a Masters of Education degree from Duke University in 1961. She worked as an educator with the Alamance-Burlington School System, while also serving as a church organist and choir director at several area churches, including Church of the Holy Comforter, Davis Street United Methodist Church, St. Mark’s Church, and Frieden’s Lutheran Church. She was a member and former president of the Burlington Music Club, and a member of North Carolina Chapters of Phi Delta Kappa and Delta Kappa Gamma International, both professional organizations for educators. After retiring from teaching, Lib enjoyed participating as a member of the Battle of Alamance Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at Davis Street United Methodist Church by the Reverend Jimmy Weaver at 11a.m. Saturday, May 16. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
The family wishes to offer their most sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of Twin Lakes Memory Care for providing such wonderful and compassionate care for Lib over the last seven years.
Memorials may be made to Davis Street United Methodist Church, 606 East Davis Street, Burlington, NC, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family. Condolences may be offered at www. richandthompson.com. [12000]
Obituary Online notes for Harriet Virginia (Spouse 2)
Mrs. Harriet Virginia Yarbrough Pleasant, 49, of Collinwood Dr. died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday in Duke Hospital following three days of critical illness. A native of Person County, she was a private piano teacher and the daughter of Mrs. Mabel S. Yarbrough and the late Otha Roger Yarbrough. Member Davis Street United Methodist Church, the LMW. choir, burtington Music Club and past President of the Alamance County Music Teachers Association. Survivors include: husband. Thomas B. Pleasant of the home; daughters. Mrs. Cynthia P. Wright of Burlington and Miss Denise Gayle Pleasant of the home; son Jack Pleasant of Pittshoro: sisters. Mrs. Elsie Newton of Hurdle Mill, Miss Louise Yarbrough of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Rachel Duncan of Cary; mother. Mrs Mable S. Yarbrough of Cary: brother Fred W. Yarbrough of Richmond, Va.; one grandchild. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Davis Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. R.E.L. Moser, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will be at Rich and Thompson Morturary in Burlington from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and at other times will be at the residence, 224 Collinwood Dr.
The Daily Times-News
Burlington, NC
November 22, 1974
The Daily Times-News
Burlington, NC
November 22, 1974