Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BurialFriendship Church Cemetery, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [48], [23451]
FatherAlvin A. ISLEY (1840-1905)
Mother“Polly” Mary F. ISLEY (1841-1927)
Spouses
BirthMar 11, 1862, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
DeathApr 6, 1932, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
BurialFriendship Church Cemetery, 4612 Friendship Patterson Mill Road, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [48], [23452]
MotherPolly KECK (1824-1906)
MarriageAug 30, 1885, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
ChildrenPolly Maude (1886-1969)
Obituary Online notes for John William Harrison ISLEY
The Burlington (N.C.) Daily Times,
November 22, 1927
Prominent Friendship Man Dies
Mr. John William Harrison Isley died yesterday morning at 11:30 at his home on Route 62, Coble Township, five miles south of town, having been ill but four days. He was 61 years old, a prominent farmer of the Friendship community, where he, had spent his entire life.
The funeral will be held at Friendship church Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock by his pastor, Rev. J. Elwood Carroll, assisted by Rev. D. I. Offman, and the body interred in the churchyard by Rich & Thompson. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Isley, the following sons and daughters, Mrs. C. L. Sharpe, Mrs. L. W. Watkins, and Mrs. Walker Allison, Burlington; Otis A., and Will L. Isley, Burlington, Route 7; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild; the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. John May, Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. E. A. Edwards, Alamance; Mrs. Lawrence Anderson, Ossipee, and Erwin Isley, Alamance.
The pall-bearers will be the following nephews: Charles Wilson, Everett May, Ernest Anderson, Early Edwards, Claud May and Kearney Overman.
Mr. Isley was a member of Friendship church for many years and was a good man and a loyal and worthwhile citizen.
The Burlington (N.C.) Daily Times,
November 26, 1927
FUNERAL FOR MR. ISLEY HELD
Mr. J. W. H. Isley, who died Monday at his home near Friendship, was buried Wednesday afternoon, the funeral being held at 2 o'clock in Friendship church by Rev. J. Elwood Carroll, assisted by Rev. D. I. Offman, and interment made in the church yard by Rich & Thompson.
Music was furnished by the church choir, assisted by Mr. J. B. Turner. There was a crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives that more than filled the church. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful, and these bore testimony in a small way to the prominence of Mr. Isley, who had been one of the church leaders, and teacher of the men's Bible class for many years.
Pallbearers were Messrs. Chas Wilson, Curry and Claude May, Ernest Anderson, Early Edwards and Kearney Overman. The flowers were carried by Misses Thelma May, Era Smith, Blondie Sharp, Bertha May, Lottie Gray Overman, Dorothy and Lence May, Cordie Hart, Fanny Holt, Donnie Andrews, Vera Anderson and Brunette Edwards. [23453]
November 22, 1927
Prominent Friendship Man Dies
Mr. John William Harrison Isley died yesterday morning at 11:30 at his home on Route 62, Coble Township, five miles south of town, having been ill but four days. He was 61 years old, a prominent farmer of the Friendship community, where he, had spent his entire life.
The funeral will be held at Friendship church Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock by his pastor, Rev. J. Elwood Carroll, assisted by Rev. D. I. Offman, and the body interred in the churchyard by Rich & Thompson. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice Isley, the following sons and daughters, Mrs. C. L. Sharpe, Mrs. L. W. Watkins, and Mrs. Walker Allison, Burlington; Otis A., and Will L. Isley, Burlington, Route 7; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild; the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. John May, Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. E. A. Edwards, Alamance; Mrs. Lawrence Anderson, Ossipee, and Erwin Isley, Alamance.
The pall-bearers will be the following nephews: Charles Wilson, Everett May, Ernest Anderson, Early Edwards, Claud May and Kearney Overman.
Mr. Isley was a member of Friendship church for many years and was a good man and a loyal and worthwhile citizen.
The Burlington (N.C.) Daily Times,
November 26, 1927
FUNERAL FOR MR. ISLEY HELD
Mr. J. W. H. Isley, who died Monday at his home near Friendship, was buried Wednesday afternoon, the funeral being held at 2 o'clock in Friendship church by Rev. J. Elwood Carroll, assisted by Rev. D. I. Offman, and interment made in the church yard by Rich & Thompson.
Music was furnished by the church choir, assisted by Mr. J. B. Turner. There was a crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives that more than filled the church. The floral designs were numerous and beautiful, and these bore testimony in a small way to the prominence of Mr. Isley, who had been one of the church leaders, and teacher of the men's Bible class for many years.
Pallbearers were Messrs. Chas Wilson, Curry and Claude May, Ernest Anderson, Early Edwards and Kearney Overman. The flowers were carried by Misses Thelma May, Era Smith, Blondie Sharp, Bertha May, Lottie Gray Overman, Dorothy and Lence May, Cordie Hart, Fanny Holt, Donnie Andrews, Vera Anderson and Brunette Edwards. [23453]
Obituary Online notes for Sophia Alice (Spouse 1)
The Burlington Daily Times
March 14, 1929
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN MRS. ISLEY.
On Sunday, March 10, the children and grandchildren of Mrs. J. W. H. Isley gave her a surprise birthday dinner at the home of her daughter on Route No. 7. It was quite a surprise to her. The day was spent in joy and happiness. The cars began to come in at 11 o'clock. The dinner was spread in picnic style. The birthday cake was beautiful with its 66 candles of pink and gold, baked by Mrs. O. A. Isley. The table was loaded down with everything good to eat, and it was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Isley received several useful presents. The day was spent in talking and joking and making pictures.
Those present for the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Connie Sharp and children, Mr. and Mrs. Landry Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Andrews and family, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Will Isley and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Isley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Garmon Isley, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Allison and family, all of No. 7.
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THE BURLINGTON (N. C.) DAILY TIMES-NEWS
MARCH 7, 1932.
FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. ALICE ISLEY
Mrs. Alice Isley, aged 69 years, wife of the late John W. Isley, died yesterday afternoon at 4:10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Sharp, East Burlington, following illness of several days.
Funeral service was held this afternoon at 2:30 at Friendship M. P. church by Rev. W. M. Loy, assisted by Rev. H. L. Isley, and burial made in the church cemetery.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Maud Sharp, Mrs. Flossie Watkins and Mrs. Vergia Allison, and W. L. Isley, Burlington, and O. A. Isley, Swepsonville; and by 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
March 14, 1929
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER GIVEN MRS. ISLEY.
On Sunday, March 10, the children and grandchildren of Mrs. J. W. H. Isley gave her a surprise birthday dinner at the home of her daughter on Route No. 7. It was quite a surprise to her. The day was spent in joy and happiness. The cars began to come in at 11 o'clock. The dinner was spread in picnic style. The birthday cake was beautiful with its 66 candles of pink and gold, baked by Mrs. O. A. Isley. The table was loaded down with everything good to eat, and it was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Isley received several useful presents. The day was spent in talking and joking and making pictures.
Those present for the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Connie Sharp and children, Mr. and Mrs. Landry Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Andrews and family, of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Will Isley and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Isley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Garmon Isley, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Allison and family, all of No. 7.
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THE BURLINGTON (N. C.) DAILY TIMES-NEWS
MARCH 7, 1932.
FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. ALICE ISLEY
Mrs. Alice Isley, aged 69 years, wife of the late John W. Isley, died yesterday afternoon at 4:10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Sharp, East Burlington, following illness of several days.
Funeral service was held this afternoon at 2:30 at Friendship M. P. church by Rev. W. M. Loy, assisted by Rev. H. L. Isley, and burial made in the church cemetery.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Maud Sharp, Mrs. Flossie Watkins and Mrs. Vergia Allison, and W. L. Isley, Burlington, and O. A. Isley, Swepsonville; and by 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.