Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 10, 1934, Caswell County, North Carolina [12985], [27297]
DeathJan 10, 2007, Alamance County, North Carolina [12985]
BurialTrinity Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, North Carolina [12985]
OccupationFormer Owner Of Two For Tea [12985]
FatherJames Coy BARTS (1900-1981)
MotherLillie Mae JEFFERSON (1905-2005)
Spouses
Birthbef Jan 4, 1930, Guilford County, North Carolina [18858]
DeathJan 4, 2014, Alamance County, North Carolina [18858]
BurialTrinity Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, North Carolina [18858]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, US Military
FatherThomas Franklin GANN (1896-1982)
MotherMaxie HAWKINS (1906-1987)
Marriageabt 1953 [12985]
Obituary Online notes for Dorothy Lee BARTS
1/11/2007

Dorothy Barts Gann 


    BURLINGTON — Mrs. Dorothy Barts Gann , 72, of 1805 Springhill Drive, Burlington, died at her residence on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 7:45 a.m. following one year of declining health.

    A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 53 years to Nathanuel Lee Gann , who survives, and the daughter of James Coy Barts  and Lillie Mae Jefferson Barts , both deceased.

She was a former coowner of Two for Tea and a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church.

    In addition to the husband of the home, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Debra Gann  Gwynn and husband, Bobby, of Elon and Mrs. Michelle Gann  Bowes and husband, Dana, of Elon; eight sisters, Mrs. Ann Byrd and Mrs. Margaret Minor, both of Burlington, Mrs. Beatrice Williams, Mrs. Virginia Patton, Mrs. Betty Frazier, and Mrs. Catherine Campbell, all of Reidsville, Mrs. Olean Somers of Altamahaw, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Robertson of Elon; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Barts  of Reidsville; two grandchildren, Tia Wirbelauer and Scottie Strickland; and one stepgrandchild, Dustin Bowes.

    She was preceded in death by one brother, Mr. J. C. Barts .

    A graveside service will be conducted at Trinity Baptist Church cemetery on Friday, January 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Tommy Richardson, the Rev. Steve Tucker, and the Rev. Curtis Oakley.

    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 Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 329, Reidsville, N.C. 27320 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.

    Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com [12985]
Obituary Online notes for Nathanuel Leo (Spouse 1)
1/5/2014

Nathanuel Leo Gann

   BURLINGTON — Nathanuel Leo Gann, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 04, 2014 at the Hospice Home.

Born in Guilford County, he was the son of the late Thomas Franklin and Maxie Hawkins Gann and was the husband of the late Dorothy Lee Barts Gann.

   Leo attended Altamahaw Baptist Church and retired from D&K Mechanical Contractors. He was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War, 40th division 160th infantry regiment, “California’s Own”.

He spent much of his time restoring antique tractors but his true happiness came from spending time with his friends and family.

   He is survived by his daughters, Debra Kay Gann and Michelle Gann Bowes and husband, Dana, both of Burlington; grandchildren, Tia Wirbelauer and Scottie Strickland; step grandson, Dustin Bowes and a sister, Shirley Apple and husband, George of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a sister , Mabel Trent Gann.

   A graveside service will be held 2:00pm, Monday, January 6, 2014 at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery in Caswell County by Pastor Howard Thompson and Pastor Steve Tucker. The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm on Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at his home.

   In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.

   You may sign the online register book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com   [18858]
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