Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Spouses
FatherKenneth Malcom ROBBINS (1922-2016)
MotherLillie Mae MURRAY (1929-2022)
Marriage1979
Obituary Online notes for Marlie Lee KING
Marlie Lee King
July 22, 1954 — February 26, 2026
Marlie Lee King, 71, of Alamance County, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Alamance Regional Medical Center with his loving son-in-law, Joey by his side.
Born in Alamance County, Marlie was the son of the late Leroy King and Pauline King. He was the loving husband of Ann Rogers King, his beloved wife of 46 years, who died on April 16th, 2025.
Marlie was co-owner and operator of King’s Auto Salvage, where he worked side by side with Ann for over 30 years. Together, they built not just a business, but a legacy of hard work and community connection.
Marlie will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He grew up working alongside his father in the family auto parts business, where he developed a lifelong love of cars. He enjoyed working on cars, collecting them, and traveling far and wide to attend car shows. Whether under the hood or behind the wheel, Marlie found joy in all things automotive and loved sharing that passion with others.
Affectionately known as “Papa Marlie,” his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. He embraced every opportunity to spend time with them, creating memories they will treasure forever. He also loved “lake life,” spending many cherished summers at White Lake and later at Hyco Lake, always surrounded by family and friends.
Marlie and Ann shared a deep love for car shows and traveling together. Over the years, they made countless cherished memories, with favorite destinations including Walt Disney World and Hawaii — places that brought them both great joy.
Marlie is survived by his son-in-law, Joey Loftis; daughter, Rhonda King Morrow; daughter, Jaime King Roberts (Phil); grandchildren, Korie Whited (Jason), Kacie Hicks (Tanner), Kayla Whited (Nathan), Jaden Rodriguez, Jordan Rodriguez, Jacie Rodriguez, Tyler Roberts and Noah Roberts; great-grandchildren, Palmer and Porter Hicks; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Hauser and Ann Rogers; son by choice, Jerry Kernodle and dear friend Doug Shambley.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Rogers King, daughter, Tina Lynn Loftis; son, Brian Lee King; parents; sister, Helen Sharpe, brother-in-law, John Thomas Rogers, Jr. and brother-in-law, Bud Hauser.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Scott Gindlesperger with interment to follow in Mebane Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
You may sign the online register book and livestream the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/marlie-king [17055]
July 22, 1954 — February 26, 2026
Marlie Lee King, 71, of Alamance County, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Alamance Regional Medical Center with his loving son-in-law, Joey by his side.
Born in Alamance County, Marlie was the son of the late Leroy King and Pauline King. He was the loving husband of Ann Rogers King, his beloved wife of 46 years, who died on April 16th, 2025.
Marlie was co-owner and operator of King’s Auto Salvage, where he worked side by side with Ann for over 30 years. Together, they built not just a business, but a legacy of hard work and community connection.
Marlie will be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He grew up working alongside his father in the family auto parts business, where he developed a lifelong love of cars. He enjoyed working on cars, collecting them, and traveling far and wide to attend car shows. Whether under the hood or behind the wheel, Marlie found joy in all things automotive and loved sharing that passion with others.
Affectionately known as “Papa Marlie,” his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. He embraced every opportunity to spend time with them, creating memories they will treasure forever. He also loved “lake life,” spending many cherished summers at White Lake and later at Hyco Lake, always surrounded by family and friends.
Marlie and Ann shared a deep love for car shows and traveling together. Over the years, they made countless cherished memories, with favorite destinations including Walt Disney World and Hawaii — places that brought them both great joy.
Marlie is survived by his son-in-law, Joey Loftis; daughter, Rhonda King Morrow; daughter, Jaime King Roberts (Phil); grandchildren, Korie Whited (Jason), Kacie Hicks (Tanner), Kayla Whited (Nathan), Jaden Rodriguez, Jordan Rodriguez, Jacie Rodriguez, Tyler Roberts and Noah Roberts; great-grandchildren, Palmer and Porter Hicks; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Hauser and Ann Rogers; son by choice, Jerry Kernodle and dear friend Doug Shambley.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Rogers King, daughter, Tina Lynn Loftis; son, Brian Lee King; parents; sister, Helen Sharpe, brother-in-law, John Thomas Rogers, Jr. and brother-in-law, Bud Hauser.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Scott Gindlesperger with interment to follow in Mebane Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
You may sign the online register book and livestream the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com.
https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/obituaries/marlie-king [17055]
Obituary Online notes for Ann (Spouse 2)
4/18/2025
Ann Rogers King
May 5, 1950 — April 16, 2025
Mebane
Ann Rogers King, 74, of Alamance County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at UNC Hospitals, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Alamance County, Ann was the daughter of the late John Thomas Rogers and Ollie Ruth Shanklin Rogers.
She was the devoted wife of Marlie Lee King, her beloved husband of 46 years, who survives.
Ann was co-owner and operator of King’s Auto Salvage, where she worked side by side with Marlie for over 30 years. Together, they built not just a business, but a legacy of hard work and community connection.
Ann will be remembered for her generous spirit and joyful heart. She was renowned for hosting unforgettable Christmas celebrations — no one could throw a Christmas party quite like Ann King. Her love for the holiday season was matched only by the joy she found in sharing it with others.
She treasured time spent with her lifelong best friend and sister, Bobbie Jean Hauser. The two shared countless memories, including frequent trips to Tennessee, with their favorite spot being the Christmas Inn in Gatlinburg.
Affectionately known as ‘Nana Ann’, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life, and she embraced every opportunity to spend time with them. She also loved “lake life,” spending many cherished summers at White Lake and later at Hyco Lake, always surrounded by family and friends.
Ann and Marlie shared a love for car shows and traveling together. They made cherished memories exploring the U.S., with favorite destinations including Walt Disney World and Hawaii—places that brought Ann great joy.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Marlie; son-in-law, Joey Loftis; daughter, Rhonda King Morrow; grandchildren, Korie Whited (Jason), Kacie Hicks (Tanner), Kayla Whited (Nathan), Jaden Rodriguez, Jordan Rodriguez, and Jacie Rodriguez; great grandchildren, Palmer and Porter Hicks; sister, Bobbie Hauser; sister-in-law, Ann Rogers; and dear friends, Jerry Kernodle, and Doug Shambley.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Lynn Loftis; her parents; her brother, John Thomas Rogers, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Bud Hauser.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Scott Gindlesperger with interment to follow in Mebane Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, April 21, 2025 at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
You may sign the online register book and livestream the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [17054]
Ann Rogers King
May 5, 1950 — April 16, 2025
Mebane
Ann Rogers King, 74, of Alamance County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at UNC Hospitals, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Alamance County, Ann was the daughter of the late John Thomas Rogers and Ollie Ruth Shanklin Rogers.
She was the devoted wife of Marlie Lee King, her beloved husband of 46 years, who survives.
Ann was co-owner and operator of King’s Auto Salvage, where she worked side by side with Marlie for over 30 years. Together, they built not just a business, but a legacy of hard work and community connection.
Ann will be remembered for her generous spirit and joyful heart. She was renowned for hosting unforgettable Christmas celebrations — no one could throw a Christmas party quite like Ann King. Her love for the holiday season was matched only by the joy she found in sharing it with others.
She treasured time spent with her lifelong best friend and sister, Bobbie Jean Hauser. The two shared countless memories, including frequent trips to Tennessee, with their favorite spot being the Christmas Inn in Gatlinburg.
Affectionately known as ‘Nana Ann’, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life, and she embraced every opportunity to spend time with them. She also loved “lake life,” spending many cherished summers at White Lake and later at Hyco Lake, always surrounded by family and friends.
Ann and Marlie shared a love for car shows and traveling together. They made cherished memories exploring the U.S., with favorite destinations including Walt Disney World and Hawaii—places that brought Ann great joy.
Ann is survived by her beloved husband, Marlie; son-in-law, Joey Loftis; daughter, Rhonda King Morrow; grandchildren, Korie Whited (Jason), Kacie Hicks (Tanner), Kayla Whited (Nathan), Jaden Rodriguez, Jordan Rodriguez, and Jacie Rodriguez; great grandchildren, Palmer and Porter Hicks; sister, Bobbie Hauser; sister-in-law, Ann Rogers; and dear friends, Jerry Kernodle, and Doug Shambley.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Lynn Loftis; her parents; her brother, John Thomas Rogers, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Bud Hauser.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Scott Gindlesperger with interment to follow in Mebane Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, April 21, 2025 at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
You may sign the online register book and livestream the service at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [17054]