Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthFeb 23, 1947 [25334]
DeathFeb 26, 2025 [25334]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [25334]
OccupationRetired GKN Alamance [25334]
FatherClyde Milton SMITHEY Sr. (1913-1998)
MotherMinnie Lea KERNODLE (1921-2009)
Obituary Online notes for Peggy SMITHEY
2/28/2025
Peggy Smithey Moore
February 23, 1947 — February 26, 2025
Gibsonville
Peggy Smithey Moore, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Clyde Milton Smithery, Sr. and Minnie Lea Kernodle Smithey.
She was the wife of 57 years to James Vernon Moore who survives.
Peggy retired from GKN in Mebane. She was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church.
Peggy was a 1965 graduate of Western Alamance High School.
She enjoyed listening to gospel and oldies music and caring for her grandbabies.
She is survived by her husband, James Vernon Moore of the home; daughters, Shari Gray of Burlington and Tiffany Bergett and husband, Michael of Raleigh; grandchildren, Austin Baker, Braeden Gray, Jacob Bergett and Elaina Bergett; her brothers, David Smithey and wife, Diane of Efland and Milton Smithey, Jr. of Ossipee.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Montgomery.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Walter Jones.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45PM prior to the service.
The burial will take place at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home at other times. The family would like to thank the nurse and staff of Hospice and the caregivers for taking care of Peggy over the past months.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. [25334]
Peggy Smithey Moore
February 23, 1947 — February 26, 2025
Gibsonville
Peggy Smithey Moore, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Clyde Milton Smithery, Sr. and Minnie Lea Kernodle Smithey.
She was the wife of 57 years to James Vernon Moore who survives.
Peggy retired from GKN in Mebane. She was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church.
Peggy was a 1965 graduate of Western Alamance High School.
She enjoyed listening to gospel and oldies music and caring for her grandbabies.
She is survived by her husband, James Vernon Moore of the home; daughters, Shari Gray of Burlington and Tiffany Bergett and husband, Michael of Raleigh; grandchildren, Austin Baker, Braeden Gray, Jacob Bergett and Elaina Bergett; her brothers, David Smithey and wife, Diane of Efland and Milton Smithey, Jr. of Ossipee.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Montgomery.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Walter Jones.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45PM prior to the service.
The burial will take place at Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at the home at other times. The family would like to thank the nurse and staff of Hospice and the caregivers for taking care of Peggy over the past months.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. [25334]
Obituary Online notes for James Vernon (Spouse 1)
James Vernon Moore
January 22, 1941 — August 10, 2025
Gibsonville
James Vernon Moore, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1941 to the late James Debs and Alma Dewel Hinshaw Moore. He was the husband of 57 years to the late Peggy Smithey Moore who died in February.
Vernon was a carpenter building houses with his brother and later retired from Mebane Packaging. He served in the US Navy and was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with his hands and could make anything by looking at a photo. Vernon enjoyed playing golf and gardening. He enjoyed watching sports and loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, Shari Gray of Burlington and Tiffany Bergett and husband, Michael of Raleigh; grandchildren, Austin Baker, Braeden Gray, Jacob Bergett and Elaina Bergett; brothers, Frank Moore and wife, Vicki and Jack Moore all of Burlington; sister-in-law, Kathy Moore of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Doug Moore and an infant sister.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Walter Jones. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45PM prior to the service. The burial will take place at Alamance Memorial Park with military honors by the US Navy.
The family will be at the home of Shari Gray at other times.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Authoracare Hospice and Affordable Family Care, especially Keshona Horner who took good care of him for the past 5 months.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. [30826]
January 22, 1941 — August 10, 2025
Gibsonville
James Vernon Moore, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1941 to the late James Debs and Alma Dewel Hinshaw Moore. He was the husband of 57 years to the late Peggy Smithey Moore who died in February.
Vernon was a carpenter building houses with his brother and later retired from Mebane Packaging. He served in the US Navy and was a longtime member of Altamahaw Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with his hands and could make anything by looking at a photo. Vernon enjoyed playing golf and gardening. He enjoyed watching sports and loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughters, Shari Gray of Burlington and Tiffany Bergett and husband, Michael of Raleigh; grandchildren, Austin Baker, Braeden Gray, Jacob Bergett and Elaina Bergett; brothers, Frank Moore and wife, Vicki and Jack Moore all of Burlington; sister-in-law, Kathy Moore of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother, Doug Moore and an infant sister.
A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Walter Jones. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45PM prior to the service. The burial will take place at Alamance Memorial Park with military honors by the US Navy.
The family will be at the home of Shari Gray at other times.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Authoracare Hospice and Affordable Family Care, especially Keshona Horner who took good care of him for the past 5 months.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or Altamahaw Baptist Church, 3445 Altamahaw Church Street, Elon, NC 27244. [30826]