Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 15, 1924, Caswell County, North Carolina [6645]
DeathFeb 8, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [13470]
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina [13470]
FatherJoseph Henry KING (1890-1965)
MotherEva Frances WALKER (1897-1976)
Spouses
1William Roach SIMMONS Jr. 
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[4395], [13027], [13468], [2332], [11042], [2333], [11043], [13469], [13470]DeathFeb 28, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [13469]
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina [13469]
FlagsUS Marines, US Military
FatherWilliam Roach SIMMONS Sr. (1898-1966)
MotherMinnie Ethel MILES (1900-1996)
Obituary Online notes for Mamie Sue KING
2/11/2016
Mamie King Simmons
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Mamie King Simmons, 92, of Burlington and formerly of Caswell County, died at the Hospice Home on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 8:25 p.m.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late William Roach Simmons Jr. and the daughter of Joseph Henry King and Eva Walker King, both deceased. Mamie was a retired textile employee. She was a member of Concord Christian Church where she had been very active in the church and the Women’s Fellowship. She was a former member of the Caswell Extension Homemaker’s Club and was well known for her cooking.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Simmons Brewer and husband Bobby of Yanceyville and Kathy Simmons McPherson and husband Tom of Pinehurst; three sisters, Louise King Matkins and Mary King Madden, both of Burlington and Rachel King Pope and husband Harry of Cedar Grove; four grandchildren, Brian Brewer and wife Elaine, Bart Brewer and wife Maggie, Richmond McPherson and wife Janet and Katherine Jones and husband Chad; and four greatgrandchildren, Eliza Brewer, Colton Brewer, Thomas McPherson IV and Turner McPherson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis King, Tom King and Wayne King.
The funeral service will be conducted at Concord Christian Church, 4904 Cherry Grove Road, Elon, NC on Friday, February 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bruce Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Concord Christian Church, c/o Dianne Aldridge, 671 Milesville Road, Elon, NC 27244 or to The Twin Lakes Community Resident Assistance Fund, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [13470]
Mamie King Simmons
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Mamie King Simmons, 92, of Burlington and formerly of Caswell County, died at the Hospice Home on Monday, February 8, 2016, at 8:25 p.m.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late William Roach Simmons Jr. and the daughter of Joseph Henry King and Eva Walker King, both deceased. Mamie was a retired textile employee. She was a member of Concord Christian Church where she had been very active in the church and the Women’s Fellowship. She was a former member of the Caswell Extension Homemaker’s Club and was well known for her cooking.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Simmons Brewer and husband Bobby of Yanceyville and Kathy Simmons McPherson and husband Tom of Pinehurst; three sisters, Louise King Matkins and Mary King Madden, both of Burlington and Rachel King Pope and husband Harry of Cedar Grove; four grandchildren, Brian Brewer and wife Elaine, Bart Brewer and wife Maggie, Richmond McPherson and wife Janet and Katherine Jones and husband Chad; and four greatgrandchildren, Eliza Brewer, Colton Brewer, Thomas McPherson IV and Turner McPherson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lewis King, Tom King and Wayne King.
The funeral service will be conducted at Concord Christian Church, 4904 Cherry Grove Road, Elon, NC on Friday, February 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Bruce Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Concord Christian Church, c/o Dianne Aldridge, 671 Milesville Road, Elon, NC 27244 or to The Twin Lakes Community Resident Assistance Fund, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [13470]
Obituary Online notes for William Roach (Spouse 1)
3/2/2013
Mr. William Roach Simmons Jr.
BURLINGTON - Mr. William Roach Simmons Jr., 89, of 3727 Wade Coble Drive, Apt. 210, Burlington, and formerly of Caswell County, died at Twin Lakes Retirement Center on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at 1:10 p.m.
A native of Caswell County, he married his high school sweetheart, Mamie Sue King Simmons, on June 10, 1944.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired textile employee until the age of 80.
William was a life member of Concord Christian Church where he served as a treasurer and deacon for many years.
Within the last several years, he was made an honorary deacon.
He was a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and in December of 2011, he received his 50-year Perfect Attendance Pin. William always enjoyed working his garden and having a beautiful yard.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Simmons Brewer and husband Bobby of Yanceyville and Kathy Simmons McPherson and husband Tom of Pinehurst; four grandchildren, Brian W. Brewer of Madison, W. Bartlett Brewer and wife Maggie of Yanceyville, T. Richmond McPherson III and wife Janet of Charlotte and Katherine Miles Jones and husband Chad of New York City, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren, Eliza and Colton Brewer and Thomas McPherson IV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roach Simmons Sr. and Minnie Miles Simmons; two sisters, Dorothy Simmons Wilkins and Jane Simmons Tate; and a brother, R. Elmond Simmons.
The funeral service will be conducted at Concord Christian Church on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Chuck Hartman and the Rev. Keith Murray. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. At other times, they will be at the residence.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Twin Lakes for their care and support.
Memorials may be made to Concord Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 4433 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [13469]
Mr. William Roach Simmons Jr.
BURLINGTON - Mr. William Roach Simmons Jr., 89, of 3727 Wade Coble Drive, Apt. 210, Burlington, and formerly of Caswell County, died at Twin Lakes Retirement Center on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at 1:10 p.m.
A native of Caswell County, he married his high school sweetheart, Mamie Sue King Simmons, on June 10, 1944.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired textile employee until the age of 80.
William was a life member of Concord Christian Church where he served as a treasurer and deacon for many years.
Within the last several years, he was made an honorary deacon.
He was a charter member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club and in December of 2011, he received his 50-year Perfect Attendance Pin. William always enjoyed working his garden and having a beautiful yard.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Simmons Brewer and husband Bobby of Yanceyville and Kathy Simmons McPherson and husband Tom of Pinehurst; four grandchildren, Brian W. Brewer of Madison, W. Bartlett Brewer and wife Maggie of Yanceyville, T. Richmond McPherson III and wife Janet of Charlotte and Katherine Miles Jones and husband Chad of New York City, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren, Eliza and Colton Brewer and Thomas McPherson IV; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Roach Simmons Sr. and Minnie Miles Simmons; two sisters, Dorothy Simmons Wilkins and Jane Simmons Tate; and a brother, R. Elmond Simmons.
The funeral service will be conducted at Concord Christian Church on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Chuck Hartman and the Rev. Keith Murray. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church to lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. At other times, they will be at the residence.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Twin Lakes for their care and support.
Memorials may be made to Concord Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 4433 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [13469]