Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 13, 1928, Caswell County, North Carolina [30470], [30471]
DeathDec 25, 2020, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [30470]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina
FatherJoseph White DABBS (1895-1938)
MotherNannie Violet OAKLEY (1901-1980)
Spouses
BirthOct 24, 1927, Caswell County, North Carolina [6446], [22129]
DeathMay 24, 2010, Alamance County, North Carolina [22129]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park (Mausoleum), 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [22129]
FatherJessie Rufus McKINNEY (1909-1972)
MotherPearl Lee BRYANT (1908-1997)
Marriageabt 1946 [22129]
Obituary Online notes for Emma F. DABBS
12/27/2020

Emma Dabbs McKinney


Burlington – Mrs. Emma Dabbs McKinney, 92, of Burlington, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Liberty Commons in Burlington.
A native of Caswell Co., she was the wife of the late Jessie William McKinney, and daughter of the late Joseph White Dabbs and Nannie Violet Oakley Dabbs. Mrs. McKinney was retired from Kayser-Roth and a member of Lakeview Community Church where she was a Deaconess.

Surviving are two sons, Joseph Lemuel McKinney and wife Carolyn of Burlington, and William Lee McKinney and wife Suzanne of Charlotte; a grandson, Joseph Lee McKinney and wife Alicia; three great grandchildren, Roslyn, Jessie and Jensen; and a niece, Hilda Talley. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.
A private service will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeview Community Church, 101 Boone Rd., Burlington, NC 27217.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences can be offered online at
www.richandthompson.com [30470]
Obituary Online notes for Jesse William (Spouse 1)
5/26/2010

Jessie William McKinney


    BURLINGTON — Mr. Jessie William McKinney, 82, of 143 Boone Road, Burlington died at the Hospice Home on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 11:50 p.m. following four years failing health and one week critical illness.
    A native of Caswell County, he was the husband of 64 years to Emma Dabbs McKinney, who survives, and the son of Jessie Rufus McKinney and Pearl Lee Bryant McKinney, both deceased. He retired from Ametek Lamb Electric and was also a former employee of Sue Lynn Textiles. Mr. McKinney was a member of Lakeview Community Church where he was a deacon and former member of various committees of the church.
    In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include two sons, Joseph Lemuel McKinney and wife Carolyn of Burlington and William Lee McKinney and wife Sue of Charlotte; one grandson, Joseph McKinney of Burlington; four sisters, Lois Oakley and husband Thurman and Jean Matherly and husband Frank, all of Burlington and Annie Ruth Perry and Ruby Talley, both of Elon; and three brothers, Willard McKinney and wife Mary Jean, Donnie McKinney, and Roy McKinney and wife Star, all of Elon.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Luna Mae Thomas and two brothers, Robert McKinney and the Rev. James McKinney.
    The funeral service will be conducted at Lakeview Community Church on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Reid Dickens and the Rev. Gerald Sanders. Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum at Alamance Memorial Park.
    The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to Lakeview Community Church Building Fund, 101 Boone Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
    Condolences may be offered to www.richandthompson.com  [22129]
Last Modified Jan 25, 2022Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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