Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
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DeathApr 25, 2018, Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina [14899]
BurialOaklawn Cemetery, 737 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina [14899]
FatherJohn Burgess MATLOCK (1877-1951)
MotherAnnie Miller WARE (1885-1972)
ChildrenFrederick Howell (1950-1950)
Obituary Online notes for Paul Albert SMITH
Paul Albert Smith, age 89, of 326 Cannon Court, Asheboro died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.
A Georgia native, Young-Harris College and University of Georgia graduate (class of 1940), Paul came to North Carolina in 1940 as Assistant Scout Executive for the General Greene Council. He had been involved in scouting since the age of 12. He earned his Eagle Scout Award and later was awarded adult scoutings highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award.
He went to work for Burlington Mills with stints in Burlington, Kernersville, Greensboro, and Asheboro. In 1961, not wanting to leave Asheboro, he purchased the Credit Bureau from the Asheboro Merchants Association and operated it until his retirement in 1979. His community involvements have been numerous, including: President of the Burlington Lion Club, President of the Asheboro Kiwanis Club, President of the Asheboro Golden K Club, President of the Asheboro Country Club, and Campaign Chairman of the United Way. An active member of First United Methodist Church he had served as Chairman of the Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. He was an member of Asheboro Masonic Lodge 699. He worked on the site selection team for the North Carolina Zoo recruitment effort, was top solicitor in the first Asheboro-Randolph YMCA capital campaign, had served as President of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, was president of the PTA, and served on the Eagle Scout Review Board.
After retiring he taught business and continuing education classes at Randolph Community College, and volunteered at Randolph Hospital with 1660 hours of service where he received the Care Award for customer service.
He is survived by his wife: Ola Matlock Smith, one daughter: Martha S. Ragsdale of Sanford, NC; one son: David H. Smith and his wife Lorraine of Asheboro, NC; one sister: Dorothy Caldwell of Forest Park, GA.
The funeral will be Sunday, August 13th, at 2:30 PM at First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro with Rev. Michael Holder and Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, NC 27204-1048. [14900]
A Georgia native, Young-Harris College and University of Georgia graduate (class of 1940), Paul came to North Carolina in 1940 as Assistant Scout Executive for the General Greene Council. He had been involved in scouting since the age of 12. He earned his Eagle Scout Award and later was awarded adult scoutings highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award.
He went to work for Burlington Mills with stints in Burlington, Kernersville, Greensboro, and Asheboro. In 1961, not wanting to leave Asheboro, he purchased the Credit Bureau from the Asheboro Merchants Association and operated it until his retirement in 1979. His community involvements have been numerous, including: President of the Burlington Lion Club, President of the Asheboro Kiwanis Club, President of the Asheboro Golden K Club, President of the Asheboro Country Club, and Campaign Chairman of the United Way. An active member of First United Methodist Church he had served as Chairman of the Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church, and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. He was an member of Asheboro Masonic Lodge 699. He worked on the site selection team for the North Carolina Zoo recruitment effort, was top solicitor in the first Asheboro-Randolph YMCA capital campaign, had served as President of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, was president of the PTA, and served on the Eagle Scout Review Board.
After retiring he taught business and continuing education classes at Randolph Community College, and volunteered at Randolph Hospital with 1660 hours of service where he received the Care Award for customer service.
He is survived by his wife: Ola Matlock Smith, one daughter: Martha S. Ragsdale of Sanford, NC; one son: David H. Smith and his wife Lorraine of Asheboro, NC; one sister: Dorothy Caldwell of Forest Park, GA.
The funeral will be Sunday, August 13th, at 2:30 PM at First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro with Rev. Michael Holder and Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation, P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, NC 27204-1048. [14900]
Obituary Online notes for Ola Frances (Spouse 1)
Ola Matlock Smith, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Smith was born in Rockingham County on January 5, 1919 to John Burgess and Annie Ware Matlock. She was a graduate of Curry High School and a 1943 graduate of Greensboro College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She married Paul Albert Smith in August of 1944. Ola taught at Asheboro Junior High School and Asheboro High School and retired from Asheboro City Schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Blanche McGlohon Sunday School class. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for a number of years. In addition to her parents, Ola was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Albert Smith, her six-week old son, Frederick Howell Smith, brother, Gordon Matlock, and sisters, Edith Hill, Ila Sue Matlock, and Una Griffin.
She is survived by her son, David Howell Smith and wife Lorraine of Asheboro; daughter, Martha Susan Smith Ragsdale of Asheboro; sister, Anne Schenck of Gainesville, GA; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro with Rev. Lynda Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Burial will be held in Oaklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203. [14899]
Mrs. Smith was born in Rockingham County on January 5, 1919 to John Burgess and Annie Ware Matlock. She was a graduate of Curry High School and a 1943 graduate of Greensboro College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She married Paul Albert Smith in August of 1944. Ola taught at Asheboro Junior High School and Asheboro High School and retired from Asheboro City Schools. She was a member of First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Blanche McGlohon Sunday School class. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for a number of years. In addition to her parents, Ola was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Albert Smith, her six-week old son, Frederick Howell Smith, brother, Gordon Matlock, and sisters, Edith Hill, Ila Sue Matlock, and Una Griffin.
She is survived by her son, David Howell Smith and wife Lorraine of Asheboro; daughter, Martha Susan Smith Ragsdale of Asheboro; sister, Anne Schenck of Gainesville, GA; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 224 North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro with Rev. Lynda Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Burial will be held in Oaklawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 224 North Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC 27203. [14899]