Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameStaley Burl BOSWELL [19202], [19209], [19214], [19215]
BirthJul 3, 1922, Caswell County, North Carolina [19209], [19214]
DeathAug 27, 2008, Caswell County, North Carolina [19209]
BurialKerrs Chapel Baptist Church, 2980 Kerr's Chapel Road, Caswell County, North Carolina [19209], [19214]
FlagsUS Military, World War II
FatherWilliam Burl BOSWELL (1871-1940)
MotherSwannie Eunice WALKER (1880-1957)
Spouses
BirthMay 23, 1929, Danville City, Virginia [19216], [19215]
DeathSep 26, 2022 [19215]
BurialKerrs Chapel Baptist Church, 2980 Kerr's Chapel Road, Caswell County, North Carolina [19216], [19215]
Marriageabt 1951 [19209]
Obituary Online notes for Staley Burl BOSWELL
8/28/2008

Staley Burl Boswell


    YANCEYVILLE — Staley Burl Boswell, 86, of 248 Staley Boswell Road, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Hospice Home after several months of failing health.
    A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late William Burl Boswell and the late Swannie Walker Boswell and was married for over 57 years to Mrs. Cornelia McDaniel Boswell, who survives. Mr. Boswell was a full time farmer and he also was employed with Stadler’s Country Hams for over 14 years. He was a member of Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church, where he served as a former deacon and an honorary deacon. Staley was a U.S. Army veteran and served his country during World War II.
    Mr. Boswell is survived by his wife of the home; a daughter, Michele Boswell of Wake Forest; a son, Ronnie Boswell and his wife, Debbie, of Burlington; a special niece, Betty Weatherford of Yanceyville; along with many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters and two brothers.
    The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2008, at Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. Marvin Simpson and the Rev. Jimmy Nickelston. Mr. Boswell will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service in the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
    The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and other times at the home.
    The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of the Hospice Home for the loving care and attention given to Mr. Boswell.
    Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
    You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [19209]
Obituary Online notes for Cornelia Mae (Spouse 1)
9/27/2022

Cornelia McDaniel Boswell
May 23, 1929 — September 26, 2022
Wake Forest, NC

Cornelia McDaniel Boswell
 
     Mrs. Cornelia May McDaniel Boswell, age 93, formerly of Staley-Boswell Rd., passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at her daughter’s home after a brief illness.
     Born in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson McDaniel and the late Bertha May McDaniel and was married for over 57 years to Staley Burl Boswell, who passed in 2008.  She was a career homemaker and a longtime member of Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, helping with the farm and cooking.
     Mrs. Boswell is survived by her daughter, Michele Boswell; her son, Ronnie Boswell and wife, Debbie; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister and a brother.
     A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Paul Traywick.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 AM Thursday morning in the church fellowship hall prior to the service.  It is the family’s request that all that attend the service come in casual dress.
     You may send condolences and sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com. [19215]
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