Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathDec 18, 2014, Alamance County, North Carolina [12175]
BurialGraham Memorial Park, Cooper Rd & E Gilbreath St., Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina [12175], [12176]
FlagsUS Army
FatherGuy Lawson AIKEN (1893-1982)
MotherMamie Ethel RUSSELL (1895-1984)
Spouses
BirthMar 30, 1930, Alamance County, North Carolina [12173]
FatherWalter Page SHOE (1893-1984)
MotherOlivia Alice ISLEY (1894-1980)
ChildrenJames Walter (1949-2017)
Obituary Online notes for James Edgar AIKEN Sr.
12/19/2014
James Edgar Aiken Sr.
HAW RIVER — Mr. James Edgar “Jim” Aiken Sr., 86, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after five years of failing health and two weeks critical illness.
Born in Guilford County, he was to the son of the late Guy and Ethel Russell Aiken, a U.S. Army veteran, retired from Annedeen Hosiery and a lifetime member of the Hillsborough Moose Lodge.
Family members surviving him are his wife of 46 years, Linda Lankford Aiken, of the home; sons, James
E. “Jimmy” Aiken and wife Juanita and James W. “Buster” Aiken and wife Trudy; daughters, Gail Sharpe, Clara Gurkin and Katrina Rickman, all of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Thompson of Savannah, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 2014, at the McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham
from 6 until 8 and at other times at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in the McClure Chapel officiated by Pastor Tim Thornton. Burial will follow in the Graham Memorial Park with Military Rites.
The family requests memorials be made to the Hospice Home of Burlington, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [12175]
James Edgar Aiken Sr.
HAW RIVER — Mr. James Edgar “Jim” Aiken Sr., 86, died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after five years of failing health and two weeks critical illness.
Born in Guilford County, he was to the son of the late Guy and Ethel Russell Aiken, a U.S. Army veteran, retired from Annedeen Hosiery and a lifetime member of the Hillsborough Moose Lodge.
Family members surviving him are his wife of 46 years, Linda Lankford Aiken, of the home; sons, James
E. “Jimmy” Aiken and wife Juanita and James W. “Buster” Aiken and wife Trudy; daughters, Gail Sharpe, Clara Gurkin and Katrina Rickman, all of Burlington; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Thompson of Savannah, Ga.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 2014, at the McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham
from 6 until 8 and at other times at the home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, in the McClure Chapel officiated by Pastor Tim Thornton. Burial will follow in the Graham Memorial Park with Military Rites.
The family requests memorials be made to the Hospice Home of Burlington, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [12175]
Obituary Online notes for Vernell Frances (Spouse 2)
6/8/2021
Vernell Wright
SNOW CAMP - Vernell Francine Shoe Wright, 91, of Snow CampWent to her Heavenly Home Saturday, June 5, 2021.
She was a native of Alamance County, retired from Isley Knitting Mill and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress.
She is the daughter of the late Walter Page and Olivia Isley Shoe and the wife of the late James W. Wright.
She was also preceded in death by a son, James Walter Aiken, Step daughter, Karla Gray Allen; Sisters, Betty Van Lucas and Velna Searcy; brothers, Loftin Shoe, Clyde O’Neal “Joe” Shoe, Clifton Shoe and Rankin Shoe
She is survived by her daughters; Lura Gail Sharpe of Burlington, ClaraMae Gurkin of Burlington, Katrina Rose Rickman of Graham; stepson, JamesWallaceWright, III of Burlington; brothers, Hal Dean Shoe of Haw River, Levi Riley Shoe of Snow Camp; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday June 8, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church by Pastor Steve Loy and Dwayne Janey. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 before the service. Memorials may be to AuthoraCare Collective, Burlington Campus, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [12173]
Vernell Wright
SNOW CAMP - Vernell Francine Shoe Wright, 91, of Snow CampWent to her Heavenly Home Saturday, June 5, 2021.
She was a native of Alamance County, retired from Isley Knitting Mill and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress.
She is the daughter of the late Walter Page and Olivia Isley Shoe and the wife of the late James W. Wright.
She was also preceded in death by a son, James Walter Aiken, Step daughter, Karla Gray Allen; Sisters, Betty Van Lucas and Velna Searcy; brothers, Loftin Shoe, Clyde O’Neal “Joe” Shoe, Clifton Shoe and Rankin Shoe
She is survived by her daughters; Lura Gail Sharpe of Burlington, ClaraMae Gurkin of Burlington, Katrina Rose Rickman of Graham; stepson, JamesWallaceWright, III of Burlington; brothers, Hal Dean Shoe of Haw River, Levi Riley Shoe of Snow Camp; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday June 8, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church by Pastor Steve Loy and Dwayne Janey. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 before the service. Memorials may be to AuthoraCare Collective, Burlington Campus, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net [12173]