Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathNov 13, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [19129]
BurialFriendship Church Cemetery, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [19129]
FatherDallas Hermon CLAPP (1895-1946)
MotherMyrtle Mae CLAPP (1904-1976)
Spouses
DeathSep 29, 2024, Alamance County, North Carolina [19132]
BurialFriendship Church Cemetery, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [19134]
FatherRobert Earl LOY Sr. (1894-1984)
MotherIda D. HOLT (1898-1981)
MarriageJul 30, 1955, Guilford County, North Carolina [19128]
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Millie Frances CLAPP
11/14/2024
Millie Clapp Loy
April 27, 1935 — November 13, 2024
Burlington
Millie Clapp Loy, 89 of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Millie was born on April 27, 1935 in Alamance County to Herman and Myrtle Mae Clapp.
She was the wife of 70 years to Wade C. Loy who died in September.
Millie retired from Burlington Industries, Pioneer plant after many years of service. She was a lifetime member of Friendship Church where she served as Sunday School Secretary, and she kept accounts of those members in attendance each Sunday to help the church stay in touch. Millie enjoyed taking care of her Goldfish in the pond behind her home where she kept a greenhouse for her flowers and plants. She along with her husband had a garden for many years. Millie loved going to Myrtle Beach, SC with her family and friends, sunbathing and taking strolls along the water. She always kept tabs on her nieces and nephews never forgetting special occasions with a card or phone call. Millie was heartbroken with the loss of her husband of 70 years and they are now together again in Heaven!
Millie is survived by three nephews on the Clapp family side and eight nieces and nephews on the Loy family side along with many great nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sisters, Agnes C. Belvin and Mary Ellen Andrews and her nephew, William Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3PM at Friendship Church by Pastor Mike Kelly with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Church, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Online condolences may be made to www.lowefuneralhome.com. [19129]
Millie Clapp Loy
April 27, 1935 — November 13, 2024
Burlington
Millie Clapp Loy, 89 of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Millie was born on April 27, 1935 in Alamance County to Herman and Myrtle Mae Clapp.
She was the wife of 70 years to Wade C. Loy who died in September.
Millie retired from Burlington Industries, Pioneer plant after many years of service. She was a lifetime member of Friendship Church where she served as Sunday School Secretary, and she kept accounts of those members in attendance each Sunday to help the church stay in touch. Millie enjoyed taking care of her Goldfish in the pond behind her home where she kept a greenhouse for her flowers and plants. She along with her husband had a garden for many years. Millie loved going to Myrtle Beach, SC with her family and friends, sunbathing and taking strolls along the water. She always kept tabs on her nieces and nephews never forgetting special occasions with a card or phone call. Millie was heartbroken with the loss of her husband of 70 years and they are now together again in Heaven!
Millie is survived by three nephews on the Clapp family side and eight nieces and nephews on the Loy family side along with many great nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sisters, Agnes C. Belvin and Mary Ellen Andrews and her nephew, William Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3PM at Friendship Church by Pastor Mike Kelly with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Church, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27215
Online condolences may be made to www.lowefuneralhome.com. [19129]
Obituary Online notes for Wade Columbus (Spouse 1)
9/29/2024
Wade C. Loy
July 17, 1934 — September 29, 2024
Burlington
Mr. Wade C. Loy, 90, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Wade was born on July 17, 1934 in Alamance County to Robert and Ida Loy. With his love of building and repairing things, he owned and operated Loy Construction.
Wade was a longtime member of his beloved Friendship Church and held many positions there over the years, including Chair of the building committee. He counted many among the congregation as close friends. Wade also loved to get together with his friends and family in the evenings and play card games. He had a passion for fishing, whether it be at the coast or in a friend’s pond, he just loved his time spent outdoors.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Loy; and his brothers, Robert Edward Loy, James Harold Loy, Donald Alexander Loy, Dewitt Talmadge Loy, and Warren Harding Loy.
He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Millie Clapp Loy; sister, Elizabeth Loy Combs and husband John; brother, Robert Earl Loy, Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.
Service details will be announced shortly. [19132]
Wade C. Loy
July 17, 1934 — September 29, 2024
Burlington
Mr. Wade C. Loy, 90, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Wade was born on July 17, 1934 in Alamance County to Robert and Ida Loy. With his love of building and repairing things, he owned and operated Loy Construction.
Wade was a longtime member of his beloved Friendship Church and held many positions there over the years, including Chair of the building committee. He counted many among the congregation as close friends. Wade also loved to get together with his friends and family in the evenings and play card games. He had a passion for fishing, whether it be at the coast or in a friend’s pond, he just loved his time spent outdoors.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Loy; and his brothers, Robert Edward Loy, James Harold Loy, Donald Alexander Loy, Dewitt Talmadge Loy, and Warren Harding Loy.
He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 70 years, Millie Clapp Loy; sister, Elizabeth Loy Combs and husband John; brother, Robert Earl Loy, Sr.; and many nieces and nephews.
Service details will be announced shortly. [19132]