Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [1985], [1991]
FatherAlbert Luther SMITH (1887-1973)
MotherLizzie Belle BARBER (1890-1973)
Spouses
BirthDec 30, 1925 [15304]
DeathJan 6, 1989 [15304]
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [15304]
FatherJoseph Carl HORNEY Sr. (1879-1946)
MotherEmma Lee MAY (1889-1966)
Children(Confidential, Female)
2John Howard WHITESELL Sr. 
[1], [1874], [1983], [1984], [1875], [1876], [1878], [1985], [1986], [1987], [1988]
[1], [1874], [1983], [1984], [1875], [1876], [1878], [1985], [1986], [1987], [1988]BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [1989]
FatherErnest David WHITESELL Sr. (1894-1982)
MotherFlossie Caroline GERRINGER (1897-1977)
MarriageApr 15, 1995, Guilford County, North Carolina [1987]
Obituary Online notes for Helen Lee SMITH
7/8/2019
Helen Smith Horney Whitesell
Helen Smith Horney Whitesell, 88, formerly of Cook Stewart Road, Whitsett, NC passed away at Ashton Place on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Joe Carl Horney and the late Howard Whitesell and the daughter of the late Albert L. Smith and Lizzie Barker Smith.
She was a member of Mt. Hope United Church of Christ and the Gleaners Sunday School class. Helen was employed by Richardson Vicks (now Proctor and Gamble) in the analytical lab for 30 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Jo Sinclair and husband Robert of Whitsett; three grandchildren, Rachel, Sydney, and Justin Rhyne; one great grandson, Ezekiel Johnson; step grandson, Jake Sinclair; four step-children, Sonja Whitesell of, Priscilla Kearns and Bob of , John Whitesell and Eric of, and Joel Whitesell and Jesus Salazar of; three stepgrandchildren, Rachel and Stan Pittman, Jay and Katie Whitesell and Ashley and David Neal; one nephew, Wayne and Gloria Smith; niece, Bonnie and Sonny Harmon; great niece, Heather Stover and great nephew, Brad and Tyra Harmon.
She was preceded in death by six siblings.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be conducted at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Kristen Gerner Vaughn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to, Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Endowment, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Rd., Whitsett, NC 27377, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or The Children’s Home Society, PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [1985]
Helen Smith Horney Whitesell
Helen Smith Horney Whitesell, 88, formerly of Cook Stewart Road, Whitsett, NC passed away at Ashton Place on Saturday, July 6, 2019.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Joe Carl Horney and the late Howard Whitesell and the daughter of the late Albert L. Smith and Lizzie Barker Smith.
She was a member of Mt. Hope United Church of Christ and the Gleaners Sunday School class. Helen was employed by Richardson Vicks (now Proctor and Gamble) in the analytical lab for 30 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Jo Sinclair and husband Robert of Whitsett; three grandchildren, Rachel, Sydney, and Justin Rhyne; one great grandson, Ezekiel Johnson; step grandson, Jake Sinclair; four step-children, Sonja Whitesell of, Priscilla Kearns and Bob of , John Whitesell and Eric of, and Joel Whitesell and Jesus Salazar of; three stepgrandchildren, Rachel and Stan Pittman, Jay and Katie Whitesell and Ashley and David Neal; one nephew, Wayne and Gloria Smith; niece, Bonnie and Sonny Harmon; great niece, Heather Stover and great nephew, Brad and Tyra Harmon.
She was preceded in death by six siblings.
The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be conducted at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. by Rev. Kristen Gerner Vaughn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to, Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Endowment, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Rd., Whitsett, NC 27377, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 or The Children’s Home Society, PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [1985]
Obituary Online notes for John Howard (Spouse 2)
2/10/2000
Mr. John Howard Whitesell
WHITSETT — Mr. John Howard Whitesell, 79, of Whitsett, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000,
at Twin Lakes Center in Burlington.
He was the husband of Mrs. Helen Whitesell, who survives, and Mrs. Fannie Holt
Whitesell, who died in 1993.
He was the son of Mr. Ernest David Whitesell and Mrs. Flossie Gerringer Whitesell, both deceased.
He was president of Mount Hope United Church of Christ Memorial Association and served on many other committees during his service to his church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. John H. Whitesell II of Charlotte and Mr. Joel B. Whitesell of Greensboro; two daughters, Ms. Sonja F. Whitesell of Greensboro and Mrs. Priscilla W. Kearns of Kingsport, Tenn.; four sisters, Ms. Mildred Shoffner and Ms. Doris Greeson, both of Burlington, Ms. Laura Clapp of
Whitsett and Ms. Hilda Lamb of Greensboro; a brother, Mr. Ernest David “Ed” Whitesell Jr. of Whitsett; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Mount Hope United Church of Christ.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to Mount Hope United Church of Christ Memorial Endowment or Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Home in Greensboro is in charge of arrangements. [1983]
Mr. John Howard Whitesell
WHITSETT — Mr. John Howard Whitesell, 79, of Whitsett, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000,
at Twin Lakes Center in Burlington.
He was the husband of Mrs. Helen Whitesell, who survives, and Mrs. Fannie Holt
Whitesell, who died in 1993.
He was the son of Mr. Ernest David Whitesell and Mrs. Flossie Gerringer Whitesell, both deceased.
He was president of Mount Hope United Church of Christ Memorial Association and served on many other committees during his service to his church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Mr. John H. Whitesell II of Charlotte and Mr. Joel B. Whitesell of Greensboro; two daughters, Ms. Sonja F. Whitesell of Greensboro and Mrs. Priscilla W. Kearns of Kingsport, Tenn.; four sisters, Ms. Mildred Shoffner and Ms. Doris Greeson, both of Burlington, Ms. Laura Clapp of
Whitsett and Ms. Hilda Lamb of Greensboro; a brother, Mr. Ernest David “Ed” Whitesell Jr. of Whitsett; three grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Mount Hope United Church of Christ.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to Mount Hope United Church of Christ Memorial Endowment or Alzheimer’s Association, 3420 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28215.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Funeral Home in Greensboro is in charge of arrangements. [1983]