Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 27, 1927, Alamance County, North Carolina [916]
DeathApr 21, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [8518]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8518]
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
FatherDoctor Franklin RUDD Sr. (1880-1950)
MotherMary Elizabeth RUDD (1879-1969)
Spouses
DeathDec 26, 2023, Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [19982]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [19982]
FatherRoy Lee TINGEN (1903-1965)
MotherEleanor PIERCE (1906-)
Obituary Online notes for Doctor Franklin RUDD Jr.
4/23/2011
Doctor Franklin Rudd Jr.
GRAHAM — Doctor Franklin Rudd Jr., age 84, of 718 Brookgreen Terrace died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after one week of critical illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Doctor Franklin Rudd Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Rudd and was married for over 63 years to Ruth Tingen Rudd, who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II.
Frank retired from the Burlington Industries Transportation Division after 37 years of service and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Graham for more than 50 years where he held many offices, including being in the Methodist Men and the Kentucky Work Team. He was also a member of the Tarheel Depression Glass Club and the B.I. Retirees Luncheon Group.
Mr. Rudd is survived by his wife of the home; three daughters, Linda Rudd (Mike) Ezzell of Graham,Teresa Rudd (Alan) Stacey of Graham and Cindy Rudd Sharpe of Gibsonville; a son, David Franklin Rudd of Waxhaw, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kimberly S. (Anthony) Chavis, Dina Edens High, Michael Alan (Lori) Stacey and Houston Powell “Tripp” Sharpe III; six great-grandchildren, Jarred, Devon, Cannon, Karoline, Carter and Jessalyn; one great grandchild, Khylen; special best friends, Millard Denson, Ben Tyler and Wayne Pace; caregivers, Rosa Wood, Todd McGuire, Benny Brown and Roy Burnette; along with many nieces, nephews and great friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Robena R. Horner, Annie R. Riddle, Lessie R. Baldwin, Swannie R. Campbell, Addie R. Matherly and Nettie R. Shepanski; and four brothers, W. Russell Rudd, Charlie W. Rudd, Harvey “Bud” Rudd and Gilbert L. Rudd.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Graham by Dr. Ken Hall Sr., the Rev. Jim Folks and the Rev. Jeanne Neal. Interment will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and at other times at the residence.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the CCU unit of ARMC for their great care and compassion.
Memorials may be made to FirstUnitedMethodistChurch of Graham, 303 N. Main Street, Graham, N.C. 27253.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [8518]
Doctor Franklin Rudd Jr.
GRAHAM — Doctor Franklin Rudd Jr., age 84, of 718 Brookgreen Terrace died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after one week of critical illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Doctor Franklin Rudd Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Rudd and was married for over 63 years to Ruth Tingen Rudd, who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II.
Frank retired from the Burlington Industries Transportation Division after 37 years of service and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Graham for more than 50 years where he held many offices, including being in the Methodist Men and the Kentucky Work Team. He was also a member of the Tarheel Depression Glass Club and the B.I. Retirees Luncheon Group.
Mr. Rudd is survived by his wife of the home; three daughters, Linda Rudd (Mike) Ezzell of Graham,Teresa Rudd (Alan) Stacey of Graham and Cindy Rudd Sharpe of Gibsonville; a son, David Franklin Rudd of Waxhaw, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kimberly S. (Anthony) Chavis, Dina Edens High, Michael Alan (Lori) Stacey and Houston Powell “Tripp” Sharpe III; six great-grandchildren, Jarred, Devon, Cannon, Karoline, Carter and Jessalyn; one great grandchild, Khylen; special best friends, Millard Denson, Ben Tyler and Wayne Pace; caregivers, Rosa Wood, Todd McGuire, Benny Brown and Roy Burnette; along with many nieces, nephews and great friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters, Robena R. Horner, Annie R. Riddle, Lessie R. Baldwin, Swannie R. Campbell, Addie R. Matherly and Nettie R. Shepanski; and four brothers, W. Russell Rudd, Charlie W. Rudd, Harvey “Bud” Rudd and Gilbert L. Rudd.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Graham by Dr. Ken Hall Sr., the Rev. Jim Folks and the Rev. Jeanne Neal. Interment will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and at other times at the residence.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the CCU unit of ARMC for their great care and compassion.
Memorials may be made to FirstUnitedMethodistChurch of Graham, 303 N. Main Street, Graham, N.C. 27253.
You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com [8518]
Obituary Online notes for Ruth (Spouse 1)
12/28/2023
Ruth Tingen Rudd
September 10, 1929 — December 26, 2023
Graham
Ruth Tingen Rudd, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born in Alamance County on September 10, 1929 to the late Roy Lee and Eleanor Pierce Tingen. She was the wife of 63 years to the late Doctor Franklin Rudd, Jr.
Ruth was employed for many years with Smith Drapery where she helped in all aspects of the business. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Graham and member of the TJ Whitehead Sunday School Class. Ruth was active in the United Methodist Women, Ladies Circle Group and a former counselor of the UMYF group. She enjoyed collecting depression glass and snow babies. Ruth traveled many places with her husband and cooking and baking for family and friends. She enjoyed working puzzles, playing board games, card games like Rook and Canasta. She was a proud member of TOPS for over 53 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her especially for her warm smiles. She was proudest of being a grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Linda Rudd (Mike) Ezzell of Graham, Teresa Rudd (Alan) Stacey of Graham and Cindy Rudd Sharpe of Clearwater, Florida; her son, David Franklin Rudd (Wayne Pace) of Port Orange, Florida; grandchildren, Kimberly S. (Brian) Jones, Dina Edens High, Michael Alan (Lori) Stacey and Houston Powell Sharpe III (Michael Brown); great grandchildren, Jessalyn Chavis, Jarred (Sheena) Stacey, Devon Ashley, Cannon Stacey, Karoline Chavis, Carter Stacey, Michael Jones and Kinsley Jones; 6 great great grandchildren; her brother, Larry (Kathryn) Tingen of Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, Lula Mae Routh and Thelma Glosson and a brother, Robert Tingen.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First United Methodist Church of Graham by Pastor Claire Clyburn. The burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
Memorials may be First United Methodist Church of Graham, 303 N. Main Street, Graham, NC 27253. [19982]
Ruth Tingen Rudd
September 10, 1929 — December 26, 2023
Graham
Ruth Tingen Rudd, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born in Alamance County on September 10, 1929 to the late Roy Lee and Eleanor Pierce Tingen. She was the wife of 63 years to the late Doctor Franklin Rudd, Jr.
Ruth was employed for many years with Smith Drapery where she helped in all aspects of the business. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Graham and member of the TJ Whitehead Sunday School Class. Ruth was active in the United Methodist Women, Ladies Circle Group and a former counselor of the UMYF group. She enjoyed collecting depression glass and snow babies. Ruth traveled many places with her husband and cooking and baking for family and friends. She enjoyed working puzzles, playing board games, card games like Rook and Canasta. She was a proud member of TOPS for over 53 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her especially for her warm smiles. She was proudest of being a grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Linda Rudd (Mike) Ezzell of Graham, Teresa Rudd (Alan) Stacey of Graham and Cindy Rudd Sharpe of Clearwater, Florida; her son, David Franklin Rudd (Wayne Pace) of Port Orange, Florida; grandchildren, Kimberly S. (Brian) Jones, Dina Edens High, Michael Alan (Lori) Stacey and Houston Powell Sharpe III (Michael Brown); great grandchildren, Jessalyn Chavis, Jarred (Sheena) Stacey, Devon Ashley, Cannon Stacey, Karoline Chavis, Carter Stacey, Michael Jones and Kinsley Jones; 6 great great grandchildren; her brother, Larry (Kathryn) Tingen of Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters, Lula Mae Routh and Thelma Glosson and a brother, Robert Tingen.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First United Methodist Church of Graham by Pastor Claire Clyburn. The burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4-6pm on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
Memorials may be First United Methodist Church of Graham, 303 N. Main Street, Graham, NC 27253. [19982]