Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthFeb 17, 1921, Pittsylvania County, Virginia [14139], [14148]
DeathMar 16, 2005, Alamance County, North Carolina [14139], [14148]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [14139], [14148]
OccupationRetired Owner Of Cabinet Making Business [14139]
FlagsUS Air Force, US Military, World War II
FatherRobert Bruce HOWARD (1881-1944)
MotherMary Magdaline SLAUGHTER (1891-1951)
Spouses
BirthOct 30, 1924, Lesterville, South Dakota [14147], [14149]
DeathJan 14, 2013, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina [14147]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [14147], [14149]
 Martha J. (Twin) (1954-1954)
 Mary E. (Twin) (1954-1954)
Obituary Online notes for Harry Alton HOWARD
3/18/2005

Mr. Harry Alton Howard 
    GRAHAM — Mr. Harry Alton Howard , 84, of 2132 S. Main St., died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at Burlington Manor Discovery Place after several years of declining health.
    A native of Pittsylvania Va., he was the husband of Mrs. Ardith Koranda "Ardy" Howard , who survives, and the son of the late Robert Bruce Howard  and Linnie Slaughter Howard . He was the retired owner of a cabinet making business, and was a member of Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church, and the Hines Sunday school class. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.
    Survivors other than his wife of the home include two daughters, Mrs. Janeen Howard  Padavich and husband, Bobby, of Wilmington and Mrs. Ann Howard  Revels and husband, Clinton of Graham; a sister, Mrs. Ethel H. Hunter of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Bill Howard  and wife, Ethel, of Haw River; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one stepgrandson.
    He was preceded in death by twin infant daughters; two sisters; four brothers; and one great-grandson.
    The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Jimmy Nickelston. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
    The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and at other times at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church, 302 Logan St., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
    Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com [14139]
Obituary Online notes for Ardith (Spouse 1)
1/17/2013

Ardith K. “Ardy” Howard
   WILMINGTON — Mrs. Ardith K. “Ardy” Howard, 88, of 4909 Indian Trail, Wilmington, died at her residence on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

   A native of Lesterville, S.D., she was the wife of the late Harry Alton Howard and the daughter of James Koranda and Helen Michalek Koranda, both deceased.

   She retired from Burlington Industries. Ardy was a former member of Hocutt Memorial Baptist Church and presently a member of Masonboro Baptist Church in Wilmington, where she was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

   Survivors include two daughters, Janeen Howard Padavich and husband Bobby of Wilmington and Ann Howard Revels of Graham; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by two infant twin daughters; one great-grandson; one brother; and one sister.

   The funeral service will be conducted in the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Jimmy Nickelston and Dr. Gordon Wright. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.

   The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence of a daughter, Ann Revels, 1848 Swepsonville Road, Graham, N.C.

   Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215, Masonboro Baptist Church Building Fund, 1501 Beasley Road, Wilmington, NC 28409, or to New Hope Baptist Church Building Fund, 1525 Flora Avenue, Burlington, NC 27217.

   Condolences may be offered at
www.  richandthompson.com   [14147]
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