Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathMay 27, 2017, Alamance County, North Carolina [20503]
BurialBush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church, North Carolina Hwy 62, 101 Cherry Grove Rd, Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina [20503], [22126]
FatherWalter Kitchen OAKLEY (1902-1973)
MotherIda Susan TERRELL (1902-2000)
Spouses
BirthJul 23, 1927, Caswell County, North Carolina [22125]
DeathSep 11, 2022, Mebane, Alamance County, North Carolina [22125]
BurialUnion Ridge Church, 115 Altamahaw-Union Ridge Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [22125]
FatherJohn Will DAVIS (1885-1949)
MotherMary Alice COLEMAN (1892-1932)
Obituary Online notes for Obie Wyatt OAKLEY
5/29/2017
Obie Wyatt Oakley
BURLINGTON – Obie Wyatt Oakley, 91, of Yanceyville died at Edgewood Place in Burlington on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 7:55 p.m.
A native of Caswell County he was the husband of the late Mavis McCain Oakley and Julia Davis Oakley, who survives, and the son of Walter Kitchen Oakley and Ida Terrell Oakley, both deceased.
He was the former manager of the ABC Store in Yanceyville.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three brothers, Bob Oakley, Thurman Oakley, and Ike Oakley; two sisters, Grace O. Baker and Eva O. Isaac; several nieces and nephews; and a grandson, Will Britton White.
In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be held at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 3 p.m. by Rev. Steve Loy. Burial will follow at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington from 1:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. At other times the family will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Mr. Oakley’s family wishes to thank Vicky Flood and Brenda Beam for the loving care given to Obie.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [20503]
Obie Wyatt Oakley
BURLINGTON – Obie Wyatt Oakley, 91, of Yanceyville died at Edgewood Place in Burlington on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 7:55 p.m.
A native of Caswell County he was the husband of the late Mavis McCain Oakley and Julia Davis Oakley, who survives, and the son of Walter Kitchen Oakley and Ida Terrell Oakley, both deceased.
He was the former manager of the ABC Store in Yanceyville.
In addition to his wife he is survived by three brothers, Bob Oakley, Thurman Oakley, and Ike Oakley; two sisters, Grace O. Baker and Eva O. Isaac; several nieces and nephews; and a grandson, Will Britton White.
In addition to his parents and first wife he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
A funeral service will be held at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 3 p.m. by Rev. Steve Loy. Burial will follow at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington from 1:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. At other times the family will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Mr. Oakley’s family wishes to thank Vicky Flood and Brenda Beam for the loving care given to Obie.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com. [20503]
Obituary Online notes for Julia (Spouse 1)
9/13/2022
Julia Davis Oakley
July 23, 1927 ~ September 11, 2022 (age 95)
Julia Davis Oakley, also known as “Aunt Julia or MawMaw”, 95, formerly of Yanceyville went to meet our Heavenly Father Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in Mebane.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late Obie Wyatt Oakley and the daughter of John Will Davis and Mary Alice Coleman Davis, both deceased. Julia was also preceded in death by her first two husbands J.D. Wade and Robert McKinney.
Julia retired from Tower Hosiery and was a member of Union Ridge Church.
She is survived by her very special grandchild, Will Britton White and several loving nieces and nephews. Julia was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Hardy and five brothers, Clifton Davis, James Monroe Davis, Aaron Davis, Oscar Davis, and Robert Davis.
The funeral service will be held at Union Ridge Church on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm with the family receiving friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Union Ridge Church cemetery. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the interment .
“Aunt Julia” struggled with vision loss for many years. Because of the services for the blind, she was able to live at home independently. We ask that you consider supporting this service in lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind and in the “memo” section, please indicate ILS
Memorials can be mailed to: Carl Privette, 2801 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Paulett Watkins, Brenda Jones, Vicky Flood, Brenda Beam and all of HomeCare Providers for the many years of loving care that was provided. We would also like to thank the loving team at Compass Healthcare in Mebane and those at Brookdale in Burlington. Additionally, a special thank you to Asia and Julie, her Authoracare Palliative care team.
“Aunt Julia” was known for her acts of kindness and to honor her, we ask that you consider a random act of kindness for someone else.
Condolences may be offered online at www.richandthompson.com. [22125]
Julia Davis Oakley
July 23, 1927 ~ September 11, 2022 (age 95)
Julia Davis Oakley, also known as “Aunt Julia or MawMaw”, 95, formerly of Yanceyville went to meet our Heavenly Father Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in Mebane.
A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of the late Obie Wyatt Oakley and the daughter of John Will Davis and Mary Alice Coleman Davis, both deceased. Julia was also preceded in death by her first two husbands J.D. Wade and Robert McKinney.
Julia retired from Tower Hosiery and was a member of Union Ridge Church.
She is survived by her very special grandchild, Will Britton White and several loving nieces and nephews. Julia was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Hardy and five brothers, Clifton Davis, James Monroe Davis, Aaron Davis, Oscar Davis, and Robert Davis.
The funeral service will be held at Union Ridge Church on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm with the family receiving friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Union Ridge Church cemetery. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the interment .
“Aunt Julia” struggled with vision loss for many years. Because of the services for the blind, she was able to live at home independently. We ask that you consider supporting this service in lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind and in the “memo” section, please indicate ILS
Memorials can be mailed to: Carl Privette, 2801 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Paulett Watkins, Brenda Jones, Vicky Flood, Brenda Beam and all of HomeCare Providers for the many years of loving care that was provided. We would also like to thank the loving team at Compass Healthcare in Mebane and those at Brookdale in Burlington. Additionally, a special thank you to Asia and Julie, her Authoracare Palliative care team.
“Aunt Julia” was known for her acts of kindness and to honor her, we ask that you consider a random act of kindness for someone else.
Condolences may be offered online at www.richandthompson.com. [22125]