Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameDr. Dwight Talmadge KERNODLE [48], [31664], [31659], [28764], [28763], [31661], [31662]
BirthNov 29, 1924, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
DeathDec 2, 2010, Alamance County, North Carolina [31664]
BurialUnknown [31665]
FlagsUS Military, World War II
MotherBertha Ida Byrd BARKER (1890-1955)
Spouses
BirthSep 19, 1927, New York City, New York [48]
DeathSep 26, 1991, Alamance County, North Carolina [48]
Birthbef Sep 18, 1928, Johnston County, North Carolina [28764]
DeathSep 18, 2013, Alamance County, North Carolina [28764]
FatherArlie Lee HARPER (1897-1965)
MotherLeona CRAWFORD (-<2016)
Marriage1996, Alamance County, North Carolina [517]
Obituary Online notes for Dr. Dwight Talmadge KERNODLE
12/4/2010

Dwight Talmadge Kernodle
   ELON — Dr. Dwight T. Kernodle, 86, of 1 Laurel Oak, Elon, N.C., died at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Thursday, December 2, 2010.

   Dr. Kernodle was born November 29, 1924 in Alamance County, N.C. to Charles E. Kernodle and Bertha Barker Kernodle. During World War II, he served as a medical technician in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Elon College and Duke Medical School. He also served as an intern at the University ofVirginia Hospital. Dr. Kernodle became a physician at Kernodle Clinic specializing in Internal Medicine and retired after 35 years of service.

   Survivors include his wife, Peggy Dodge Kernodle, of the home; one son, Dwight T. Kernodle Jr. and wife Gloria of Denver, N.C.; two daughters, Jane Kernodle Grant and husband Steve of Kirkland, Wash. and Ann Kernodle Sutcliffe and husband Matthew of Manchester, England; four grandchildren, Gregg Kernodle of Holly Springs, N.C., Bryan Kernodle and wife Bucleigh of Charlotte, N.C., and Sophia Grace Sutcliffe and Poppy Ann Sutcliffe, both of Manchester, England; three brothers, Dr. Charles E. Kernodle of Burlington, N.C., Dr. G. Wallace Kernodle and wife Craigge of Elon, N.C. and Dr. Donald Kernodle and wife Lucy of Burlington, N.C.; one sister, Becky Dodson and husband Dick of Burlington, N.C.; and many nephews andnieceswholovedhimdearly.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Jones Kernodle; a sister, Winifred Kernodle; and a brother, Dr. Harold B. Kernodle.

   The funeral service will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 2 p.m. by the Dr. Ronald L. Shive.

   Following the funeral service, a reception will held in the John Knox Room of the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington for the family to greet friends. At other times they will be at the residence.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215, to the Alamance Regional Foundation, P.O. Box 202, Burlington, N.C. 27216, or to the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, 508 West Davis Street, Burlington, N.C. 27215.

   Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.

   Condolences may be offered to
  
www.richandthompson.com   [31664]
Obituary Online notes for Peggy (Spouse 2)
9/19/2013

Peggy Dodge Kernodle
   ELON — Mrs. Peggy Dodge Kernodle, 85, died at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at noon.

   A native of Johnston County, she was the wife of 36 years, to the late Harold T. Dodge and the late Dr. Dwight T. Kernodle and the daughter of Arlie Harper and Leona Harper Askew, both deceased. She was a registered nurse at Alamance County Hospital for many years and Public Health Nurse for the Alamance County Health Department.

   Peggy was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, heading the youth group for a number of years and starting the drive through nativity scene. She was president of her class at Watts School of Nursing and president of the League of Women Voters. She was active in the Republican Party and Chairman of the Alamance County Committee to elect Jim Holshauser for Governor. Peggy was a charter member of the Burlington Altrusa Club and a member of the Burlington Beautifi - cation Committee. She was an avid gardener and great cook. She was devoted to her family and loved to play bridge.

   Survivors include a daughter, Diane Dodge of Chapel Hill; two sons, Robert C. Dodge, of Beaufort, N.C., and Harold T. Dodge Jr. and wife Peggy, of Tacoma, Wash.; four grandchildren, Alison Ryan Dodge and husband Drew Kerlee, Katie Crawford Dodge, Blake Horrigan Dodge and Delaney Ellis Dodge; and stepsister, Helen Brown of Graham.

   She was preceded in death by

   three stepbrothers, Ruble Harper, Bob Harper and Winfred C. Harper.

   The funeral service will be conducted at the First Presbyterian Church of Burlington on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Kathryn Lee, with the family receiving friends in the John Knox Room of the church following the service.

   The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.

   Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

   The family wishes to express their profound and heartfelt appreciation to their mother’s caretakers, Margaret Booker, Deborah Jordan and Laura Garner for their extraordinary friendship and care of their mother in her fi nal years.

   Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthompson.com   [28764]
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