Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathApr 21, 2022 [11498]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [11498]
FatherCarl Arthur THOMAS (1896-1968)
MotherMartha Belle HINSHAW (1898-1987)
Spouses
Deathbef 2022 [11498]
No Children
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [32099]
FlagsKorean War, US Army
FatherFinley Ralph McPHERSON (1901-1946)
MotherFlora Jeanette ALLEN (1902-1984)
No Children
Obituary Online notes for Hilda Gray THOMAS
4/24/2022
Hilda McPherson
GRAHAM - Hilda Gray Thomas McPherson, 91, of Graham, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, April 21, 2022.
A native of Alamance County, NC, Hilda was the wife of the late Jack Leon Davis, and the late Donald M. “Blue” McPherson and she was the daughter of Carl Arthur Thomas and Martha Belle Hinshaw Thomas, both deceased.
Survivors include her nephew, Gary Thomas and wife, Sharon of Pleasant Garden, NC.
In addition to her husbands and parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her three sisters, Dual Smith, Alene Garrison, and Omia Harvell; and two brothers, Curry Thomas, and James Thomas.
A private graveside service celebrating her life will be held at Graham Memorial Park.
Friends and family may view, and sign the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
The family requests no flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Mt. Hermon Memorial Association, c/o Sara Phillips, 3908Mt. Hermon- Rock Creek Rd., Graham, NC 27253.
https://piercejeffersonfh.com/tribute/details/2624...y.html#tribute-start [11498]
Hilda McPherson
GRAHAM - Hilda Gray Thomas McPherson, 91, of Graham, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, April 21, 2022.
A native of Alamance County, NC, Hilda was the wife of the late Jack Leon Davis, and the late Donald M. “Blue” McPherson and she was the daughter of Carl Arthur Thomas and Martha Belle Hinshaw Thomas, both deceased.
Survivors include her nephew, Gary Thomas and wife, Sharon of Pleasant Garden, NC.
In addition to her husbands and parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her three sisters, Dual Smith, Alene Garrison, and Omia Harvell; and two brothers, Curry Thomas, and James Thomas.
A private graveside service celebrating her life will be held at Graham Memorial Park.
Friends and family may view, and sign the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
The family requests no flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Mt. Hermon Memorial Association, c/o Sara Phillips, 3908Mt. Hermon- Rock Creek Rd., Graham, NC 27253.
https://piercejeffersonfh.com/tribute/details/2624...y.html#tribute-start [11498]
Obituary Online notes for Donald M. (Spouse 2)
2/3/2014
Donald M. “Blue” McPherson
GRAHAM — Mr. Donald M. “Blue” McPherson, 84, of N.C. 87 South, Graham, died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Hilda Thomas McPherson, who survives, and the son of Finley Ralph McPherson and Flora Allen McPherson, both deceased.
He was a heavy equipment operator and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. McPherson was a member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee, coffee maker, and was also a member of the Methodist Men, Golden Nuggets, and the Men’s Sunday School Class.
In addition to his wife, of the home, survivors include a brother, Raymond McPherson and wife Clo Dean of Burlington. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sarah Dean McPherson; one sister, Linda McPherson; and one brother, Norman McPherson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham. The Revs. Tom Miller and Jimmy Wooten will be officiating. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 3 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham and at other times will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [32099]
Donald M. “Blue” McPherson
GRAHAM — Mr. Donald M. “Blue” McPherson, 84, of N.C. 87 South, Graham, died on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Hilda Thomas McPherson, who survives, and the son of Finley Ralph McPherson and Flora Allen McPherson, both deceased.
He was a heavy equipment operator and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. McPherson was a member of Mount Hermon United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee, coffee maker, and was also a member of the Methodist Men, Golden Nuggets, and the Men’s Sunday School Class.
In addition to his wife, of the home, survivors include a brother, Raymond McPherson and wife Clo Dean of Burlington. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sarah Dean McPherson; one sister, Linda McPherson; and one brother, Norman McPherson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham. The Revs. Tom Miller and Jimmy Wooten will be officiating. Burial will follow at Graham Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 3 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graham and at other times will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [32099]