Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathSep 13, 2006, Guilford County, North Carolina [7487]
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina [7487]
OccupationRetired Draftsman With Western Electric And Bell Labs [7487]
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
FatherLemuel Gibbons MATKINS Sr. (1879-1960)
MotherLydia Cornelia FITCH (1881-1960)
Spouses
BirthDec 3, 1920, Catawba County, North Carolina [4393]
DeathJun 16, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [13506]
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina [13506]
FatherJoseph Henry KING (1890-1965)
MotherEva Frances WALKER (1897-1976)
Obituary Online notes for Clarence Cleo MATKINS
9/15/2006
Clarence C. Matkins
GIBSONVILLE — Mr. Clarence C. Matkins , 86, of 6122 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, died at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. following a brief illness.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of 67 years to Louise King Matkins , who survives, and the son of Lenial Gibbons Matkins Sr. and Lydia Fitch Matkins , both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II. He was a retired draftsman with Western Electric Company and Bell Labs. He was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he was a member and teacher of the Adult Sunday school class, a choir member, and a member of the Methodist Men’s Club. He was a member of the Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club and Fiesta Dance Club. He enjoyed hobbies such as farming, genealogy, and flying.
In addition to the wife of the home, survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Nash and husband, Luther II, Mrs. Becky Joyce and husband, Leon, Mrs. Barbara Williams and husband Richard, all of Burlington, and Mrs. Carol Apple and husband, Ronald, of Elon; seven grandchildren, Nick Harris, Ann Donnelly, Emily Harris, Heather Wilson, Nicole Wilkerson, Natalie Apple, and Allison Apple; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ila M. Terrell of Gibsonville, Mrs. Lois Brannock and husband, James, of Burlington, and Mrs. Gloria DeMarra and husband, Jack, of Burlington; and a nephew, Jerry Matkins , with whom he worked and had a special relationship for many years.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Coy Matkins , Worth Matkins , L. G. Matkins Jr., Leonard F. Matkins , and Norris Matkins ; and one sister, Mrs. Annie M. Barker.
The funeral will be conducted at Shiloh United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11a.m. by the Rev. Richard Dawson, and Dr. Guy Soule. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4218 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249.
Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com [7487]
Clarence C. Matkins
GIBSONVILLE — Mr. Clarence C. Matkins , 86, of 6122 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, died at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. following a brief illness.
A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of 67 years to Louise King Matkins , who survives, and the son of Lenial Gibbons Matkins Sr. and Lydia Fitch Matkins , both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II. He was a retired draftsman with Western Electric Company and Bell Labs. He was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he was a member and teacher of the Adult Sunday school class, a choir member, and a member of the Methodist Men’s Club. He was a member of the Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club and Fiesta Dance Club. He enjoyed hobbies such as farming, genealogy, and flying.
In addition to the wife of the home, survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Nash and husband, Luther II, Mrs. Becky Joyce and husband, Leon, Mrs. Barbara Williams and husband Richard, all of Burlington, and Mrs. Carol Apple and husband, Ronald, of Elon; seven grandchildren, Nick Harris, Ann Donnelly, Emily Harris, Heather Wilson, Nicole Wilkerson, Natalie Apple, and Allison Apple; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ila M. Terrell of Gibsonville, Mrs. Lois Brannock and husband, James, of Burlington, and Mrs. Gloria DeMarra and husband, Jack, of Burlington; and a nephew, Jerry Matkins , with whom he worked and had a special relationship for many years.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Coy Matkins , Worth Matkins , L. G. Matkins Jr., Leonard F. Matkins , and Norris Matkins ; and one sister, Mrs. Annie M. Barker.
The funeral will be conducted at Shiloh United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11a.m. by the Rev. Richard Dawson, and Dr. Guy Soule. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4218 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249.
Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com [7487]
Obituary Online notes for Annie Louise (Spouse 1)
6/18/2016
Louise King Matkins
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Louise King Matkins, 95, of Twin Lakes Community, Coble Health Care, died at her residence Thursday, June 16, 2016.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late Clarence C. Matkins and the daughter of Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King, both deceased. She was a graduate of Anderson High School, Caswell County, and married her sweetheart of 67 years on Dec. 8, 1939. A gifted and talented homemaker and seamstress, she owned and operated Matkins Fabric Shop in Reidsville, NC from 1961-1989.
She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women and a member of the Christian Workers Class of Shiloh. She was a former member of the Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club and Fiesta Dance Club.
She is survived by four daughters, Jo Ann Matkins Nash and husband Luther, Becky Matkins Joyce and husband Leon, Barbara Matkins Williams and husband Richard, all of Burlington, and Carol Matkins Apple and husband Ronald of Elon; seven grandchildren, Nick Harris, Ann Donnelly, Emily Harris, Heather Wilson, Nicole Wilkerson, Natalie Ely and Allison Apple; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice King Madden of Burlington and Mrs. Rachel King Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Gloria Matkins DeMarra of Burlington.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mamie Sue King Simmons; and three brothers, W. Lewis King, W. Thomas King and J. Wayne King.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 North NC 87, Gibsonville, NC 27249. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the Committal Service, the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall. At other times, the family will be at the home of Leon and Becky Joyce.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 North NC 87, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Twin Lakes Community, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215 with the Memo Line of the check stating: for Employee Assistance Fund in Memory of Louise King Matkins.
The family expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Letvak, the staff at the Twin Lakes, Coble Health Care, the staff at Blakey Hall-The Cottage and to dear friends and her “special ladies” for the love and care given to our Mother.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [13506]
Louise King Matkins
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Louise King Matkins, 95, of Twin Lakes Community, Coble Health Care, died at her residence Thursday, June 16, 2016.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late Clarence C. Matkins and the daughter of Joseph Henry and Eva Walker King, both deceased. She was a graduate of Anderson High School, Caswell County, and married her sweetheart of 67 years on Dec. 8, 1939. A gifted and talented homemaker and seamstress, she owned and operated Matkins Fabric Shop in Reidsville, NC from 1961-1989.
She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women and a member of the Christian Workers Class of Shiloh. She was a former member of the Altamahaw Ossipee Civitan Club and Fiesta Dance Club.
She is survived by four daughters, Jo Ann Matkins Nash and husband Luther, Becky Matkins Joyce and husband Leon, Barbara Matkins Williams and husband Richard, all of Burlington, and Carol Matkins Apple and husband Ronald of Elon; seven grandchildren, Nick Harris, Ann Donnelly, Emily Harris, Heather Wilson, Nicole Wilkerson, Natalie Ely and Allison Apple; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice King Madden of Burlington and Mrs. Rachel King Pope (Harry) of Cedar Grove; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Gloria Matkins DeMarra of Burlington.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mamie Sue King Simmons; and three brothers, W. Lewis King, W. Thomas King and J. Wayne King.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 North NC 87, Gibsonville, NC 27249. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the Committal Service, the family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall. At other times, the family will be at the home of Leon and Becky Joyce.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 North NC 87, Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Twin Lakes Community, 3701 Wade Coble Drive, Burlington, NC 27215 with the Memo Line of the check stating: for Employee Assistance Fund in Memory of Louise King Matkins.
The family expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Richard Letvak, the staff at the Twin Lakes, Coble Health Care, the staff at Blakey Hall-The Cottage and to dear friends and her “special ladies” for the love and care given to our Mother.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [13506]