Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 2, 1921, Guilford County, North Carolina [48], [31865]
DeathJun 26, 2011, North Carolina [1924], [31865]
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [1924], [31865]
MotherMary Nora GREESON (1894-1975)
Spouses
BirthNov 11, 1920, Guilford County, North Carolina [48], [27008]
DeathJun 15, 2012, North Carolina [27008], [31866]
BurialMount Hope United Church Of Christ, 2400 Mount Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, North Carolina [27008], [31866]
FlagsUS Military, World War II
FatherPhipps William COBLE (1878-1947)
MotherIda Florence ANDREW (1883-1979)
Marriageabt 1943 [1924]
Obituary Online notes for Maggie Lea SHOFFNER
6/29/2011

Maggie Lea Shoffner Coble


    CARY, N.C. — Mrs. Maggie Lea Shoffner Coble, 89, of Woodland Terrace in Cary, N.C., formerly of Scythe Road, Julian, N.C., died peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2011.
    A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Shoffner and the late Nora Greeson Shoffner and was married to Paul Warren Coble of Cary and Julian, N.C. Maggie was a talented homemaker, a skilled seamstress, and a gifted cook, who dedicated her entire life to taking care of her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother; the true definition of Proverbs 31 virtuous woman. Active in her church, she was a lifetime member of Mt. Hope United Church of Christ in Whitsett, N.C.
Survivors include her faithful husband of 68 year, Paul Warren Coble; two sons, Wes Coble and wife, Becky, of Raleigh and Bob Coble and wife, Jean, of Garner; three grandchildren, Tammie Stagnitta and Jana Yon of Fuquay-Varina, and Brian Coble of Garner; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mazie Coulman of Stafford, Va. and Osa Rea McAdoo of Greensboro; three brothers, Richard Shoffner of McLeanville, Thomas Shoffner and Leonard Shoffner of Burlington.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Georgia May, Swannie Belle Johnson and Elizabeth Staley.
    A graveside service will be conducted at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ cemetery on Thursday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn. Mrs. Coble will lie in state in the church sanctuary, beginning at 10 a.m. until time for the service. The family will receive friends and family in the church fellowship hall following the service.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett, N.C. 27377 or to Hospice of Wake County Foundation, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, N.C. 27607.
    Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
    Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthompson.com       [1924]
Obituary Online notes for Paul Warren (Spouse 1)
6/18/2012

Paul Warren Coble


    CARY — Mr. Paul Warren Coble, 91, of Woodland Terrace, formerly of Scythe Road, Julian, died Friday, June 15, 2012.
    A native of Guilford County, Paul was the son of Phipps William Coble and Ida Andrews Coble. He was married to MaggieShoffnerCoble.Paul was a World War II veteran with more than two years service in North Africa and Italy. He was a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service and a lifetime member of Mt. Hope United Church of Christ in Whitsett.
    Survivors include two sons, Wes Coble and wife Becky of Raleigh and Bob Coble and wife Jean of Garner; three grandchildren, Tammie Stagnitta and Jana Yon of Fuquay Varina, and Brian Coble of Raleigh; and three great-grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Joe Coble; two sisters, Ethel Peterson and Elsie McLaughlin; and half-sister, Lucy Charters.
    A graveside service will be conducted at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ Cemetery on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. with the family receiving friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Road, Whitsett, NC 27377; or to Hospice of Wake County Foundation, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
    Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is handling arrangements.
    Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com  [27008]
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