Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthFeb 20, 1938, Guilford County, North Carolina [24443]
DeathDec 8, 2016, Alamance County, North Carolina [24443]
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina [24443]
Father“Doc” Walter Marion MURRAY (1914-1993)
Mother“Viola” Ruby M. ALCON (1917-1996)
Spouses
BirthJan 16, 1943, Alamance County, North Carolina [14497]
DeathNov 30, 2008 [14497]
BurialShiloh United Methodist Church, 4718 Hwy 87N, Alamance County, North Carolina [14497]
FlagsUS Army, US Military
FatherGarland Daniel HOWERTON (1917-2015)
MotherIrene TROXLER (1916-2006)
Marriageabt 1967 [14497]
Obituary Online notes for “Dot” Dorothy J. MURRAY
12/11/2016
Dorothy Murray Howerton
GIBSONVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy Murray Howerton, 78, formerly of Gilliam Church Rd., passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Alamance Health Care after several weeks of failing health.
Born in Guilford County she was the daughter of the late Walter M. “Doc” Murray and the late Ruby Alcon Murray and was married for over 37 years to Garland Frances “Buster” Howerton, who passed in 2008.
She retired from Tower Mills with over 30 years of service and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Howerton is survived by her three children, Debra Troxler and husband Rick, of Gibsonville, Linda Whitlow and her husband Cecil, of Burlington and Matthew Howerton and his wife Wendy, of Gibsonville; three grandchildren, Eddie (Kelly) Thompson, Hope (Robert) Danieley and Michael Howerton; three step-grandchildren, Christian Griffin, Jennifer Bowen and Cecile Joplin; two sisters, Louise (Edker) Howerton and Judy (Steve) Wyrick, both of Gibsonville; two brothers, Clyde (Sue) Murray of Brown Summit and Jerry (Judy) Murray of Burlington; and a brother-in-law, Billy Justice.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister, Betty Justice; and a brother, Clay Murray.
A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. T. Judson Dunlap.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the daughter, Debra’s home, 502 Gibsonville-Ossipee Rd., Gibsonville.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs of Hospice and Alamance Health Care, especially Carol Wood, for the loving and exceptional care given to Mrs. Howerton.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [24443]
Dorothy Murray Howerton
GIBSONVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy Murray Howerton, 78, formerly of Gilliam Church Rd., passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Alamance Health Care after several weeks of failing health.
Born in Guilford County she was the daughter of the late Walter M. “Doc” Murray and the late Ruby Alcon Murray and was married for over 37 years to Garland Frances “Buster” Howerton, who passed in 2008.
She retired from Tower Mills with over 30 years of service and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Howerton is survived by her three children, Debra Troxler and husband Rick, of Gibsonville, Linda Whitlow and her husband Cecil, of Burlington and Matthew Howerton and his wife Wendy, of Gibsonville; three grandchildren, Eddie (Kelly) Thompson, Hope (Robert) Danieley and Michael Howerton; three step-grandchildren, Christian Griffin, Jennifer Bowen and Cecile Joplin; two sisters, Louise (Edker) Howerton and Judy (Steve) Wyrick, both of Gibsonville; two brothers, Clyde (Sue) Murray of Brown Summit and Jerry (Judy) Murray of Burlington; and a brother-in-law, Billy Justice.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a sister, Betty Justice; and a brother, Clay Murray.
A graveside service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. T. Judson Dunlap.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the daughter, Debra’s home, 502 Gibsonville-Ossipee Rd., Gibsonville.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs of Hospice and Alamance Health Care, especially Carol Wood, for the loving and exceptional care given to Mrs. Howerton.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [24443]
Obituary Online notes for Garland Francis (Spouse 1)
12/2/2008
Garland F. "Buster" Howerton
GIBSONVILLE — Garland F. "Buster" Howerton, age 65, of Gilliam Church Road, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. He was a native of Alamance County, and the husband of 41 years to Dorothy Murray Howerton, who survives.
Garland retired after 41 years from Piedmont Metals. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and a former member of the choir. Garland was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Garland enjoyed following NASCAR racing and his favorite driver was Jeff Gordon.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Murray Howerton of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Rick Troxler of Gibsonville, Linda Dorene and Cecil Whitlow of Burlington; son and daughterin-law, Matthew and Wendy Howerton of Gibsonville; grandchildren, Eddie Thompson, Hope Troxler and Michael Howerton; four stepgrandchildren; father, Garland Daniel Howerton of Gibsonville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Etta Jeanette and Darrell Newton, Carolyn and Gerald Fitch and Marcie Howerton, all of Gibsonville, Debbie and Charles Black of Kimesville; brother and sister-in-law, Edgar B. and Louise Howerton of Gibsonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Troxler Howerton; and a sister, Gladys Marie Howerton.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. David M. Stark. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4718 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [14497]
Garland F. "Buster" Howerton
GIBSONVILLE — Garland F. "Buster" Howerton, age 65, of Gilliam Church Road, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. He was a native of Alamance County, and the husband of 41 years to Dorothy Murray Howerton, who survives.
Garland retired after 41 years from Piedmont Metals. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and a former member of the choir. Garland was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Garland enjoyed following NASCAR racing and his favorite driver was Jeff Gordon.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Murray Howerton of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Rick Troxler of Gibsonville, Linda Dorene and Cecil Whitlow of Burlington; son and daughterin-law, Matthew and Wendy Howerton of Gibsonville; grandchildren, Eddie Thompson, Hope Troxler and Michael Howerton; four stepgrandchildren; father, Garland Daniel Howerton of Gibsonville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Etta Jeanette and Darrell Newton, Carolyn and Gerald Fitch and Marcie Howerton, all of Gibsonville, Debbie and Charles Black of Kimesville; brother and sister-in-law, Edgar B. and Louise Howerton of Gibsonville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Troxler Howerton; and a sister, Gladys Marie Howerton.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. David M. Stark. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory, and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 4718 N.C. 87 North, Gibsonville, N.C. 27249.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [14497]