Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 6, 1925 [7490]
DeathAug 23, 1977, Alamance County, North Carolina [7492]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21406]
FatherLemuel Gibbons MATKINS Sr. (1879-1960)
MotherLydia Cornelia FITCH (1881-1960)
Spouses
DeathSep 11, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [21405]
BurialPine Hill Cemetery (Burlington City), Main St, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [21405], [21408]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, World War II
FatherJohn E. DEMARRA (1905-1980)
MarriageAug 6, 1949, Alamance County, North Carolina [21407]
Children(Confidential, Female)
John R. (-<2013)
Obituary Online notes for Gloria Lee MATKINS
8/25/2017
Gloria Matkins DeMarra
BURLINGTON – Mrs. Gloria Matkins DeMarra, 91, of Burlington, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late John R. “Jack” De-Marra, Sr. and daughter of the late Lemuel Gibbons Matkins, Sr. and Lydia Fitch Matkins.
Gloria was a school teacher for 32 years and retired from the Burlington School System.
She was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church where she was formerly active in the Women’s Circle of the Church.
Gloria graduated from Appalachian State University.
Surviving is a daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane. Gloria was preceded in death by a son: John R. De-Marra, Jr.; three sisters, Annie M. Barker, Ila M. Terrell and Lois M. Brannock; and seven brothers, Clarence Matkins, L. G. Matkins, Worth Matkins, Coy Matkins, Norris Matkins, Leonard F. Matkins and William Matkins.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 27, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington with Rev. Jimmy Nickelston officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Ralph Scott Lifeservices, 408 W. Trade St., Burlington, NC 27217 or to Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [7492]
Gloria Matkins DeMarra
BURLINGTON – Mrs. Gloria Matkins DeMarra, 91, of Burlington, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late John R. “Jack” De-Marra, Sr. and daughter of the late Lemuel Gibbons Matkins, Sr. and Lydia Fitch Matkins.
Gloria was a school teacher for 32 years and retired from the Burlington School System.
She was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church where she was formerly active in the Women’s Circle of the Church.
Gloria graduated from Appalachian State University.
Surviving is a daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane. Gloria was preceded in death by a son: John R. De-Marra, Jr.; three sisters, Annie M. Barker, Ila M. Terrell and Lois M. Brannock; and seven brothers, Clarence Matkins, L. G. Matkins, Worth Matkins, Coy Matkins, Norris Matkins, Leonard F. Matkins and William Matkins.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 27, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington with Rev. Jimmy Nickelston officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Ralph Scott Lifeservices, 408 W. Trade St., Burlington, NC 27217 or to Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [7492]
Obituary Online notes for John Robert (Spouse 1)
9/13/2013
John R. “Jack” DeMarra
BURLINGTON — Mr. John R. “Jack” DeMarra Sr., 88, of 423 Shadowbrook Drive, Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his residence.
A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. DeMarra was the husband of Gloria Matkins DeMarra, who survives and the son of the late John E. DeMarra and the late Alma Lonkoski De-Marra.
Mr. DeMarra was a graduate of North Carolina State University and retired from AT&T. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacifi c Theater of Operations during World War II. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. DeMarra was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church and was active in the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. He was Past Master of Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, of the home, Mr. DeMarra is survived by his daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane and two cousins, Robert Frye and Gilbert Frye, both of Lancaster, Pa.
Mr. DeMarra was preceded in death by his son, John R. DeMarra Jr.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Offi ciating will be the Rev. Marshall Old and Mr. Robert Southard. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry, c/o of Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215; or, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com . [21405]
John R. “Jack” DeMarra
BURLINGTON — Mr. John R. “Jack” DeMarra Sr., 88, of 423 Shadowbrook Drive, Burlington, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at his residence.
A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mr. DeMarra was the husband of Gloria Matkins DeMarra, who survives and the son of the late John E. DeMarra and the late Alma Lonkoski De-Marra.
Mr. DeMarra was a graduate of North Carolina State University and retired from AT&T. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacifi c Theater of Operations during World War II. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. DeMarra was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church and was active in the Tuesday Morning Bible Study. He was Past Master of Bula Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, of the home, Mr. DeMarra is survived by his daughter, Janie DeMarra of Mebane and two cousins, Robert Frye and Gilbert Frye, both of Lancaster, Pa.
Mr. DeMarra was preceded in death by his son, John R. DeMarra Jr.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Burlington. Offi ciating will be the Rev. Marshall Old and Mr. Robert Southard. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Wheelchair Ramp Ministry, c/o of Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S. Fisher St., Burlington, NC 27215; or, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.richandthompson.com . [21405]