KERNERSVILLE – Barbara May Lambert, 73, died at home on Monday, August 16, 2010. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held Tuesday, August 24, 6:00 pm at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church in Kernersville with Pastor Keith Speaks officiating.
A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara was the daughter of the late Russell Pullen and Iva Turnquist. She was a member of the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church and also a member of several clubs including the Kernersville Women's Club and the Newcomers Club. She was retired from the Guilford County Public Health Department.
Barbara became an accomplished watercolor painter and was also an avid bridge player. She also greatly enjoyed traveling and many of her paintings reflect her travels.
Survivors include her loving husband of 51 years, James Raymond Lambert; her sons, Thomas William Lambert and wife, Alane, from Charlotte and David Michael Lambert and wife, Liz (GiGi) of Greensboro; her sisters, Marilyn Masten of Arcadia, MI and Susan Pullen of Grand Rapids, MI; her grandchildren, James and Christopher Lambert of Charlotte and Malina and Tabitha (Abi) of Greensboro, and step-granddaughter, Alyssa Balmas of Charlotte.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Lambert family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara Lambert's name can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation "http://ww5.komen.org" or Hospice of Winston-Salem "http://www.hospicecarecenter.org".
Kernersville - Dorothy “Dot” Miller Pegram, 95 passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where she has been a member for 75 years, with Pastor Patricia Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was born November 11, 1914 to the late Ethel Sapp and Marcus B. Miller. Dot was married October 8, 1935 to the late J. Kent Pegram. Together, they started Pegram Oil Company in 1957 and continued their involvement until 1979. Pegram Oil Company is still owned and operated by the Pegram family. After the death of her husband, Dot generously gave her time as a Hospice Volunteer for close to 15 years. She also gave of herself at Bradford Village for several years. Her true passion however was her Hospice service. A Hospice employee, from the time of Mrs. Pegram’s volunteer days, came to see her recently and remarked, “How fitting that she be here now for us to care for her.” She quietly, and humbly, lived her life here on Earth and left it in the same manner. She will be missed by all who knew her, but most certainly will be missed most by her family.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she also was preceded in death by a sister Katherine Miller.
Survivors include her sons Jerry Pegram and his wife Nancy of Kernersville, and Rev. Steve Pegram and his wife Pat of Winston-Salem; her devoted sister Frances Miller who was her primary caregiver in recent years; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends following the Interment Services in the fellowship hall of the church on Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Pegram family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, or to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Paul John Lawrence, 56, died Tuesday August 17, 2010.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00PM Friday, August 20, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant, O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Wayne County, Michigan, Paul was born January 10, 1954 to Estelle Denzin and Alex Lawrence. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Paul was an avid golfer, musician, and a loving husband and father.
Survivors include his wife Deborah Lawrence; daughter Elizabeth Anne Lawrence; sons Shawn Michael Lawrence, and Alex Robert Lawrence all of the home.
Family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Thursday August 19, 2010 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolence may be sent to the Lawrence family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Walnut Cove - James Wesley Henderson IV, 23, went home to be with our Lord Monday August 16, 2010.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday August 19, 2010 at Freeman Street Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Whitaker and Assist Pastor Danny Hauser officiating. Interment will be at 2:00 PM Thursday August 19, 2010 in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.
He was born January 14, 1987 in Winston Salem to James and Carrie Henderson.James had a special gift of making you laugh or smile even when you didn’t want to. To know him was to love him. He will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather James Wesley “Buck” Henderson Jr.
He is survived by his fiancée Erin Hall and unborn daughter Cara of Walnut Cove; son Hayden Henderson of Walnut Cove; daughter Cheyenne of Ambler, PA; parents James and Carrie Henderson of Walnut Cove; brothers John Henderson and fiancée Heather Adkins of Walnut Cove, and Joseph Henderson of the home; grandparents John and Rita Hatfield of Winston-Salem, Donna and Robert Graham of Belews Creek, and Linda and Larry Hiatt of Kernersville; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday August 18, 2010 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville.
Online condolence may be sent to the Henderson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Alvin Lee Dillon, 83, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 3:00PM Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, in Walkertown, with Rev. Steve Autrey and Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, Al was born January 10, 1927 to the late Emma Rachel Parrish and Logan Dillon. Al served his country with the US Navy, after joining at the age of 15, during WWII. A Gunners Mate First Class, he served aboard the USS Crosley APD-87 with General MacArthur in the Pacific. He was a long time member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Robert West Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his daughters Kay Dillon of Kernersville, Mary Lu Spake and her husband Danny of Shelby, Miriam Gail Wisniewski and her husband Michael of Cary, and Penny Sue LaBrecque of Winston-Salem; sons Tony Dillon and his wife Toni, and George Dillon and his wife Jane all of Kernersville; nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; his life long companion, of 26 years, Glenda Winters of Kernersville and their furry friend “Sophie”.
Mr. Dillon will lie in state at the church beginning at 11:00AM Saturday until the service time. The family will visit with friends from 2:00PM Saturday until the time for the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Dillon family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Kernersville - Harold C. Annas, 79, went home to be with his Lord August 10, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 1:00PM Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Main Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Patterson and Rev. Dale Hilton officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Linnie Belle Kennedy and Junius Annas. He served his country during the Korean War with the US Army. He was member of Main Street United Methodist Church and the Boyd Stafford Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his loving wife Edith Thompson Annas of the home; daughter Carla Englebert and her husband Kent of Kernersville; and grandson Matthew Englebert.
The family will visit with friends, following the service, in the parlor of the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Annas family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Oak Ridge - Catherine Ann “Cathy” Deppmann, 81, died Monday, August 9, 2010 at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Graveside Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 10:00AM Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Westminster Gardens Cemetery in Greensboro with Rev. Carl Utley officiating.
A native of Saline, Michigan, she was born April 7, 1929 to the late Anna McKellop and Bernard Burgar. She was retired from Travelers Insurance Group in Greensboro and also was a member of Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her son Ray Deppmann and her granddaughter Kristy Jackson.
Survivors include her daughters Linda Phillips and Doug of Greensboro, and Amy Hall and James of Oak Ridge; sister Ruth McFarland; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Deppmann family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Alfred “AL” Vincent Grecco, 75, quietly left this earth August 3, 2010 as he was surrounded by his loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 5:00PM Friday, August 6, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant, O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment with full Military Honors will be held in the Veterans Cemetery, Salisbury, NC, 10:00AM Monday, August 9, 2010.
A native of Kings County, New York, Al was born February 5, 1935 to the late Rose D’Aquino and Alfonzo Salvatore Grecco. He lived his life in Middletown, NY, Virginia Beach, VA, Port St. Lucie, Fl, and Kernersville. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Rose Grecco, and his son Ronald Grecco.
To his children he was affectionately known as “Pop”, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Poppy”. He proudly served his Country as a US Marine. He worked for Ford Motor Company for thirty years. To know him was to love him, and certainly his word was his honor. His generosity, his strength, and his pride for family made him a truly wonderful person. As a devout Catholic, he now is reunited with God.
Survivors include his loving wife Sylvia Goldstein Grecco; sons Bruce Grecco, and Mark Grecco; step-daughters Lisa B. Quaglia and Robert J., and Jennifer M. Zelvin; brothers Anthony Grecco and Joan, and Thomas Grecco and Christine; grandchildren Steven Michael Grecco and Jennifer, Daniel Grecco, Nicole, Timothy, and Amanda Grecco, Nicolas and Eric Quaglia, and Zakary F. Ward; great-grandchildren Helena Rose Grecco, Steven Michael Grecco, Jr., and Lillian June Grecco; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The family will visit with friends following Mass at the church on Friday evening.
Online condolences may be sent to the Grecco family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA, 90245, or Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Kernersville - Linda McBride Bailey, 57, went home to be with her Lord July 28, 2010.
Interment was in Mt. Gur Cemetery for her to be near her Mother Avis Novada Lawson McBride and her Father Lester Anzel McBride. Linda was born August 3, 1952 in Forsyth County. In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Daniels and her brother William McBride.
Survivors include her son Lennie McBride and his wife Samantha of Moyock; sister Sonya Horne and her husband William of Mars Hill; brother Ronnie McBride of Walkertown; niece Erin Horne and nephew Jeremy Horne; and her special great-nephew Jackson Horne.
Online condolences may be sent to the McBride/Bailey family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Donald Gray “DJ” Jefferson, 65, died July 28, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 12:00PM Noon July 31, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jason Murray officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Stokes County, he was the son of the late Jennie Belle Durham and Eleck Melvin Jefferson. He graduated from Francisco High School in Stokes County and was a truck driver. “DJ” loved music and played with a number of Country and Bluegrass bands during his life. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He served in the US Army.
In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by sisters Rachel Pearce and Inez Alley.
Survivors include his loving wife Millie Jefferson of the home; daughter Kim Brown of Kernersville; son Kevin G. Jefferson and his wife Hope of Mocksville; grandson Darren Gray Jefferson of Mocksville; sister Janet Pope of Pilot Mountain; brother Bob Jefferson and his wife Wilma of Winston-Salem; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
The family will visit with friends from 10:00AM Saturday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Jefferson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 9856 McNeil Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Ella Elizabeth Stafford, 98, went home to be with her Lord July 24, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at her Graveside 10:00AM, Monday, July 26, 2010 at Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Nannie Mae Eaton and Oliver Levi “OL” Stafford. She was a homemaker and married the late Roy Clinton Stafford who died in 1963.
She also was preceded in death by her sister Leno Stafford and brothers Bill and Fred Stafford.
Survivors include her daughters Barbara Shirleen White and Nancy Jane Baker and her husband James all of Kernersville; grandchildren Amy Spivey and her husband John of Kernersville, Karen White and her husband Don of Advance, and Wesley Baker and his wife Lou Ann of Kernersville; six great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
The family will visit with friends from 4-6PM Sunday afternoon at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Stafford family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Edith Catherine Iddings, 90, went home to be with her Lord July 20, 2010.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held 10:30AM Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Summerfield in Guilford County, Edith was born April 17, 1920. She made her home for many years with her Aunt and Uncle, the late Sarah and William Ballard. She worked as a Restaurant Manager in Washington, D.C. for a number of years. She was a member of Cherry Street United Methodist Church. In a Kernersville News article, dated May 13, 2010, Edith was referred as having a “heart bigger than a bear” for starting the Kernersville Police Departments Ted E. Bear program. This program allows all the police cars within the department to carry a stuffed bear in case an officer is involved in a situation where a child may need some kind of comfort.
Edith will lie in state at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home from Noon until 5PM on Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Friends are invited to pay their respects during those times.
Online condolences may be sent at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be made to Cherry Street United Methodist Church, 117 N. Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Oak Ridge - Paul Samuel Merritt, 95, went home to be with his Lord July 16, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 4:00PM Monday, July 19, 2010 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Dean and Dr. Brooks Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Stokes County, he was the son of the late Sarah Bowles and James Francis Merritt. Paul farmed strawberries, various types of produce, and tobacco for his entire life. He started the Farmers Corner General Store and continued its operation for 40 years. He was a longtime resident of the Oak Ridge Community. He was married to Helen Roberta Walker for 74 years who survives.
Survivors include his loving wife Helen Walker Merritt of the home; son Jimmy Merritt and his wife Sandy of Oak Ridge; granddaughter Amy Dillon and her husband Scott; and two beautiful great-grandchildren Sawyer and Jessie Dillon.
The family will visit with friends from 5-7PM Sunday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Merritt family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Mt. Airy - Nancy Ellen Ashburn Beck, died, July 4, 2010 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.
Nancy was the daughter of the late Roxie Slaughter and Atlas Ashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger Beck and her daughter Nicole Ann Marshall.
Survivors include her daughter Jama Height; sons James Beck, Dale Beck, and Melvin Beck; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2PM Wednesday July 14, 2010 at Ararat Cedar Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Pilot Mountain.
Online condolences may be sent to the Beck family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Hoa Thi Hoang, 86, died July 11, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Vietnam, she was driven from her homeland to Laos during the Vietnam War. She along with her husband, Dai Van Ninh, escaped from Laos in 1978 with their family to a refugee camp in Thailand. The entire family was sponsored by Kernersville Moravian Church to become US citizens in 1980. Her husband, Dai Van Ninh, died December 30, 1995. She also was preceded in death by her son Deng Van Ninh and a granddaughter Markeeran Saycocie.
Surviving her are children Ty Van Ninh and wife of France, Duk N. Saycocie and Jessie of Kernersville, Thi Ti Sika and Jim of Midway, Bao Van Ninh and Kelly of Walnut Cove, Yen Van Ninh and Stacey of Kernersville, and Laura Saypharath and Lou of Wallburg, and thirteen grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday evening July 16, 2010 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Gary V. Wilson, 69, went home to be with his Lord July 9, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Monday, July 12, 2010 at Pisgah United Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Sammons officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A lifelong native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Treva Evelyn Elliott and Horace Venson Wilson. Gary graduated from Walkertown High School Class of 1959 and served with the Winston-Salem Fire Department for ten years. He also was a volunteer with Talley’s Crossing Fire Department in Kernersville. Gary was the owner of Wilson Tire for 45 years, moving to his present location in 1988 where his beloved Down Home Country Bluegrass Band would perform every Friday night for a gathering of his many friends. He was a former trustee of the church, and past president of the United Methodist Men. He also served the church as a sound engineer.
In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a brother Ted “Teddy” Wilson.
Survivors include his loving wife Mary Kathryn Minter Wilson of the home; sons Dale Wilson and Ann, and Doug Wilson and Missy all of Kernersville; grandchildren Brent, Haylee, Morgan, Karlee, Kaytee, and Cody.
The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Sunday evening at Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2165 Pisgah Church Road in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Wilson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials are asked to be directed to Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Greensboro, NC - Ruth Garrison Burger passed away July 9, 2010 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale.
A native of Albemarle County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Meta Stuart Gardner and John Bryant Garrison. She had lived a portion of her life in Waynesboro, Virginia and Pensacola, Florida.
Survivors include her husband Ronald Burger of Greensboro, NC; daughters Cynthia McNair and husband Hugh of Boise, Idaho, and Brenda Bosserman and husband Russell of Oak Ridge, NC; grandchildren Lori Wyatt and husband Allen of Greenville, NC, and Mary Spillman and husband Mike of Huntersville, NC; great grandsons Seth and Cody Spillman; sister Ruby Carpenter of Charlottesville, Virginia; and her brothers James, Henry, and Jerry Garrison of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Online condolences may be sent to the Burger family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Belews Creek - Robert Earl “Bob” Simmons, 70, died Thursday, July 8, 2010 at his home.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 3:00PM Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel in Kernersville. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery.
He was born March 16, 1940 in Lenoir to the late Nina Mae Parrott and Becton Simmons. He was a US Navy Veteran having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist by trade.
Survivors include his loving wife Trula Mae Hawkins Simmons; daughter Darla Rodell and Steve; sons Robert “Rob” Simmons, Jr. and Tammy, James Simmons, Sr. and Amy, and Vince Simmons and Tana; sister Betty Whitfield; grandchildren Marcella Privetts and David, Jessica Brown and Travis, Justin Simmons and Melissa, Elizabeth Simmons, James Simmons, Jr., Gina Simmons, Emilee Simmons, Carlos Simmons, Abigail Lowdermilk, Makayla Simmons, Bridget Lowdermilk, Kera Simmons, Wyatt Simmons, and Jackson Simmons; great-grandchildren Jazmin Brown, Marcus Brown, and Arielle Privetts; the sweetest mother-in-law Bertie Hawkins; Carolyn Simmons; and his beloved “Skipper” Simmons.
The family welcomes friends to visit with them from 5-7PM Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Simmons family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Kenneth Alton East, 81, died on July 7, 2010 at the Hospice of Rockingham County.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00AM Thursday July 15, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant, O.S.F.S. officiating. Inurnment will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Greensboro.
A native of Kingston, Jamaica, he was the son of the late Beryl Belzario and Oscar Barriaton East. Kenneth played soccer for Jamaica and participated in the Commonwealth Games. He was a self employed carpenter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Madge Bond and his brother Altamon East.
Survivors include his loving wife Shirley East; brother Nevil “Bunny” East and wife Pamela of Kingston, Jamaica; daughters Karen East of Florida; Donna East of Virginia; Kathrine East of Madison, NC; Andrea Thorpe of Kansas; Petagay Cruze of New Jersey; and Kenneth East Jr. and wife Stephanie of Stokesdale; Ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to the East family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Greensboro-Henry Milton Williard, 94, died June 28, 2010 at the Whitestone Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax with Pastor Sam White and Rev. Phil Kirkman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Evie Lena Willard and Jesse Clay Williard. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and retired from North State Milling Company in 1987 following 50 years of service. He was a longtime member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church.
In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his sister Irene Smith, and brothers Gray and Jesse Williard.
Survivors include his loving wife of 73 years Ruth S. Williard of Greensboro; daughter Brenda Wood and Arland of Jamestown; son Johnny Williard and Donna of Greensboro; grandchildren Joel Wood, Ted Williard, Zane Williard, and Hannah Williard; great-grandchildren Morgan, Kara, and Ryleigh Wood; sisters Catherine Thomas of Monticello, and Martha Clegg and Kenneth of High Point; brother Edward Williard of High Point.
The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Williard family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice at Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27405.
Kernersville - Worth Gordon Knight, 76, died June 26, 2010.
A Crypt side service celebrating his life will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday June 29, 2010 at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum with Pastor Don Davis officiating.
A native of Forsyth County he was the son of the late Ruby Idol and Victor Lee Knight. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. Worth was a graduate of Guilford College. He retired from Sears after 40 years of work. He was an active member of Kernersville Seventh Day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by a sister Colleen Snider and a brother Benny Knight.
Survivors include his loving wife Lynn Knight of the home; daughters Deneen Haney, and Michelle Louise Knight; sons/step-sons Gordon Knight, Victor Knight Bobby Allen, Chris Allen, and Westly Allen; four brothers, Denver Knight, Floyd Knight, Dennis Knight and Dewey Knight; and one sister Irene Meadows; seventeen grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends following the service at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.
Online condolences may be sent to the Knight family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville – Tammy Kay Ledford, 41, died June 26, 2010.
A service celebrating her life will be held at a later date and time.
She was the daughter of the late Carol Jean Wade and Freddie Jackson.
Survivors include her daughter Brittany Ledford of the home; son Christian Ledford of the home; sister Renee Taylor of Richmond, Virginia; brother Jodie Ledford of Winston-Salem.
Online condolence may be sent to the Ledford family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Donald Ray Brigance, 73, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, June 19, 2010.
Don was a native of Cushing, Oklahoma, and was the son of the late Thelma Walker and Oscar Brigance. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his infant daughter Madonna Brigance and his brother Melvin Lee Brigance. He was retired from the US Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Faith Assembly in Kernersville.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Marjorie Ellen Horton Brigance of the home; son Donald Ray Brigance, Jr. and Melissa of Kernersville; step-grandchildren Billy James Williams and Billie Jo Williams; step-great-grandson Hunter Ray Rogers; sisters Joyce Brigance of Mesa, Arizona, and Delia West and Robert of New Jersey; brothers Dicky Brigance and Jean of Maine, Jerry Dale Brigance and Wilma of Tennessee, and Tom Brigance and Shelly of Illinois.
The family will visit with friends at Faith Assembly in Kernersville from 6:00PM until 7:00PM Wednesday evening June 23, 2010. Funeral Services celebrating Don’s life will be held immediately following the visitation at 7:00PM Wednesday at Faith Assembly with Pastor Rev. Allen Byerly officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held 10:00AM Thursday, June 24, 2010 in the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury.
Online condolences may be sent to the Brigance family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, or The Shepherd’s Center, 431 Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Minnie Katherine Stigall, 85, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, June 17, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Bethel United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Danny Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A lifelong Forsyth County resident, Minnie was the daughter Maggie Savannah Pettus and John Addison Stigall. She was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
The family will visit friends following the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Stigall family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C., 20090-6011.
Kernersville - Lee Carl Fisher, Jr., 89, went home to be with his Lord June 14, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Gianopulos officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Park Cemetery in Miami, Florida.
A native of Georgetown, Indiana, he was the son of the late Bertha Olmstead and Lee Carl Fisher, Sr. He aided his country during World War II by serving with the US Army. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene June Johannes Fisher.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda Lee Smith and her husband Travis of High Point, and his brother Arland Fisher of Miami, FL.; and two granddaughters Kylee and Paige.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Thursday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Fisher family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Shelby Ward Jones, 73, died June 4, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at Noon Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam White officiating. Interment will follow in the Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Nina May Cook and Irwin Donald Ward. She was retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company in Greensboro, but recently had poured her love and energy into assisting in the Daycare of Main Street Baptist Church. She was a member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax. She was the wife of the late James Nelson Jones, and also was preceded in death by her sister Jewel Robinson and a brother James Russell Ward.
Survivors include her daughters Terri Jones Butler and Charles of Belews Creek, and Sandra Dee Jones of Kernersville; son James Nelson Jones, Jr. and Donna of Max Meadows, Virginia; sisters Mary Vernell Robinson and Jack of Emporia, VA, Ruth Brown, and Melbina Gold and Andy of Williamstown, NJ; brother Marshall D. Ward of San Diego, CA, and Pete Ward and Judy of Mt. Airy; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
The family will visit with friends from 4-6PM Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Jones family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Main Street Baptist Church Daycare, 126 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Geraldine “Geri” Cunningham, 77, died May 31, 2010 following a sudden illness.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 4:00PM Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Main Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Patterson officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the church columbarium.
A native of Oakland, California, she was the daughter of the late Julia Martin and Ralph Perry, Sr. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church. Geri was a member of the Kernersville Newcomers Club.
Survivors include her loving husband William Winfield “Bill” Cunningham of the home; daughters Julia Ann Strater and Bill of High Point, and Kathy Edna Cunningham of Missoula, Montana; sons Douglas William Cunningham of Luguna Nigel, CA, Bradley Jay Cunningham of Westminster, CA, Craig Winfield Cunningham of Waikoloa, Hawaii, Perry Allen Cunningham and Veronica of Carlsbad, CA, and James Robert Cunningham of Kernersville; fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters Patricia and Donna; and her brother Ralph Perry, Jr. of Napa, Idaho.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Thursday, June 10.
Online condolences may be sent to the Cunningham family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Oak Ridge - Joseph John Alemanni, Sr., 81, died Sunday, May 30, 2010.
Full Military Graveside Rites will be held 2:00PM Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charlotte Marie Crosett and John Alemanni. Joe served his country proudly through the US Army during WWII and Korea. He was an electrical engineer.
Survivors include his daughters Linda Dippel and Julia Amaki and John all of California; sons Joseph John Alemanni, Jr. and Evelyn of California, Michael William Alemanni, Sr. and Megan of Oak Ridge, NC, Anthony Alemanni and Loralee of Colorado, and John C. Alemanni and Andrea of Summerfield, NC; sister Margaret Vandine of Alabama; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to the Alemanni family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville, NC - William Joseph “Billy” Nemenz, 43, died suddenly on May 26, 2010.
A celebration of his life will be held 6:00PM Monday, May 31, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home.
A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Billy was the son of Maryrita Rouse and William Howard Nemenz. He graduated from Cathedral Prepartory School in Erie before attending Elon University in Elon, North Carolina on a baseball scholarship. Billy was a radio account executive in the Triad for a number of years. Billy truly loved life to its fullest and will be remembered by all for his true free spirit.
Survivors include his wife Darleen Smith Nemenz of the home; mother and father Maryrita and Bill Nemenz of Erie, PA; brother Bob Nemenz and his wife Beth of Erie, PA; aunt Nancy Nemenz of Alexandria, VA; uncles Howard Nemenz and Libbie of Winston-Salem, NC, and Bob Nemenz and Arlene of Kernersville; aunt and uncle Dave and Jeamer LaCour of Erie, PA; niece Ruby Nemenz; nephew Max Nemenz; and numerous extended family members.
Online condolences may be sent to the Nemenz family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
The family requests no flowers so contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah, 84741-5000, www.bestfriends.org.
Kernersville - Peggy Beeson Dillon Laundon, 86, went home to be with her Lord May 25, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Irene Meadows and Fred Lee Beeson. Peggy was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where she was a pianist, and organist, for 34 years. Peggy graduated from Kernersville High School Class of 1940 and later that year married the late William Fred Dillon who died in 1975.
In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her sister Edna Mae Norman, brother Kelly Beeson, daughter-in-law Kathryn “Kat” Dillon, and step-son Walt Laundon.
Survivors include her daughter Jane Dillon Crumpler and her husband Brad of Asheboro; sons Danny Lee Dillon, William Bruce Dillon and his wife Lydia, and Bob Dillon and his wife Betty all of Kernersville; grandchildren Chris, Addie, Sharon, Kristen, Scott, Lauren, Austin, Adam, and Stacy; eight great-grandchildren; and her step-children Nancy, Tom, Bill, and Bob Laundon.
The family will visit with friends immediately following the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Laundon/Dillon family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kerner Ridge and Dr. Allison Snider for their compassionate care.
Memorials may be directed to the Union Grove Baptist Church, 5424 Union Grove Road, Oak Ridge, NC, 27310.
Greensboro- Sara C. Sykes, went home to be with her Lord May 19, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church with Pastor Sam White and Rev. Phil Kirkman officiating. Interment will follow in the Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery.
A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the daughter of the late Calla Tallent and Mack Chambers Comer. A member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, and retired from Western Electric.
Sara was recognized through her acts of kindness, her ability to listen when someone needed a friend, and her generosity. Everyone who knew her loved her.
In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her husband John Chester Sykes; daughters Judy Voss and Jean Allred, and a son Ronald C. Sykes.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-laws Gwyn Lawson of Greensboro, Susan and Dwight Parrish of Kernersville, Annette and Tommy Ferguson of Wake Forest; sisters Pat Binkley, Myra Pearman, Margaret Parsons, and Peggy McGee all of Kernersville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10AM until time for the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the Sykes family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Vernon Lee Ross, 85, died May 15, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Patricia A. Lewis and Rev. Phil Bauguess officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
Vernon was born November 11, 1924, in Alamance County, to the late Alma Sue Warren and James Lee Ross. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1951 with a BS Degree in Business. He served his country during WWII in the US Army. An accountant, Vernon worked with AT&T until his retirement in 1988. After retirement he served the Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, as Treasurer until his health limited his service.
In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his brother Earl Warren Ross.
Survivors include his loving wife Eleanor Hauser Ross of the home; daughters Suzanne Leigh Ross and Martha Ross Griffin both of Greensboro; and his special little friend “Henry”.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Ross family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or the Partner with Youth Program, c/o Kernersville YMCA, 1113 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
“Special Thanks is given by the Ross family to Vernon’s caregivers Shamhora Ford, Janice Campbell, and Cathy Jones for their devotion and love.”
Kernersville - Frank L. McLain, 79, went home to be with his Lord April 27, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 30, 2010 at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Pastor Rev. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Morgan County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth Wear and George Hubbard McLain. He was retired from Old Dominion Freight Lines and was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was a faithful member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. His family, wife, children, and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all the love of his life.
In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his daughter Marilyn Blaylock, his son Walter McLain, and his son-in-law Ronney Clinard.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years Bertha “Peggy” McLain of the home; daughters Judy A. Clinard, Bonnie M. Lawson and Rickey, and Susie Manuel and Donnie all of Kernersville; grandchildren Gennifer, Allen, Beth, Matt, Shannon, Mitch, and Brooke; great-grandchildren Brandon, Taylor, Kendall, Tyler, Alex, Ryan, Carter, and Casey; several special nieces; and daughter-in-law Inez McLain.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Thursday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the McLain family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, or Gospel Light Baptist Church, P.O. Box 38, Walkertown, NC, 27051.
Kernersville - Patricia “Patty” Rabon, 48, went home to be with her Lord April 27, 2010 following a brief illness.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 30, 2010 at Laurel Oak Christian Church. Interment will be at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery, Watseka, Illinois.
A native of Watseka, Patty was the daughter of the late Betty Louise Watts and Harry Leonard Coulman. She was an employee of Sir Pizza and was loved by all who knew her for her kind and sweet demeanor.
Survivors include her loving husband Bobby Rabon of the home; daughter Betsy Renee Rabon, and sons Nathan Leonard Rabon and Dustin Edward Rabon all of the home; sister Julie Nasser and Rick of Danville, IL; brother Terry L. Coulman and Mary of Leavenworth, Kansas; mother and father-in-law Louise and Ernest Rabon; brother-in-law James Rabon; four nieces, one nephew, and two great-nieces.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Rabon family at
www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Joseph Anthony Hess, 52, passed away at his home on April 26, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 30, 2010 at Main Street United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with Pastor Dr. Jeff Patterson officiating. Friends are requested to “come as you are” casual for the service.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of Barbara and Joe Hess. Anthony was a dearly loved son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and working in the yard.
Survivors include his parents Barbara and Joe Hess of Kernersville; sister Cathy Brown and Paul; brothers David Hess and Pam of Greensboro, and Michael Hess; life companion Roxanne Stevens and her son Trenton Lee; nephew Nathan Dollarhite; nieces Amanda and Jessika Hess, and Meghan Dollarhite; great-nephew Kameron Hess; and former spouse Connie Hess.
The family will visit with friends at the church following the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the Hess family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Poey Sim Khaw
, 69, died April 24, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 5:00PM Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Patricia Lewis. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
A native of Malaysia, she was married to Kin-Wah Tang on December 24, 1960. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband Kin-Wah Tang of the home; daughter Beatrix Tan and her husband Chee-Sun Tan of Kernersville; sons Eric Tang and his wife Betsy of Kernersville and Derek Tang and his wife Katie of Burlington; god-daughter Beng Imm Low of Vashon Island, WA; grandchildren Ashley, Kristen, Rachel, Marisa, Shayna, and Joseph; sister Poey Ee Khaw; brothers Chin Hooi Khaw and Chin Hin Khaw.
The family will visit with friends from 2-4PM and 7-9PM Friday at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, and 4PM Saturday until time for the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Khaw/Tang family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Gladys Elizabeth “Pete” Joyce, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 25, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Gladys was a resident of Clemmons Village I for the last 3 ½ years of her life. Her family will be forever grateful to the staff for the wonderful care she received during her time there, and especially for the amazing kindness and compassion shown to Gladys and her family during the last days of her life.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home with Dr. Brooks Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Glen’s Chapel Church Cemetery in Stoneville.
Gladys was a long-time Kernersville resident and was well known in the community through her work as a pharmacist at Pinnix Drug and other pharmacies. She loved Kernersville and its residents dearly.
Gladys was a graduate of Averett College and the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy. Miss Joyce was a high-school teacher in her hometown of Mayodan before attending Pharmacy School. She was a gifted athlete and captained the field hockey and basketball teams at Averett. After graduation, she continued to play amateur basketball and became an avid golfer. Gladys was a fan of all sports and loved watching Braves baseball and Carolina Basketball on television.
Gladys was completely unselfish and had a servant’s heart, devoting her life outside of work to caring for her mother and other friends and family members. Gladys was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted.
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. H.J. Joyce, Sr., her sister Mabel Joyce Farrell, and her brother, Harvey James Joyce, Jr. Gladys is survived by her nephew, Keith Joyce of Winston-Salem and his wife Leigh Ann, her beloved great-nieces Katie Joyce of Raleigh and Lauren Smith of Lewisville, her great-nephews Jeremy and Morgan Smith and her sister-in-law, Doris Joyce of Winston-Salem. Gladys’s friends are too numerous to name, but she held a special place in her heart for Margaret Burks, Hilda Tuttle, the entire Swisher family, and Carolyn and Andy Anderson. We will all miss Gladys – and we will never forget her.
The family will visit with friends from 11AM Wednesday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Joyce family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association, Carolina Piedmont Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28215.
Kernersville - Larry Weldon Middleton, 63, died April 24, 2010 following a brief illness.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam White officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Colfax.
A native of Guilford County, Larry was the son of the late Treva Guyer Middleton and Julius Weldon Middleton. He was retired from Freightliner Trucks in Greensboro, and was an ordained minister.
Survivors include his loving wife Debra Blackburn Middleton of the home; daughters Melissa Ann Nieves and John of Liberty, and Penny Elizabeth Collier and Scott of Kingsport, Tennessee; son Matthew Weldon Middleton and Becky of Fayetteville; stepdaughter Kelly Stone of Kernersville; stepson Robert Stone of Kernersville; sister Barbara Vaughn of Greensboro; nephew Nick Vaughn of Greensboro; and six grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Middleton family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Thomas William Myers, 76, went home to be with his Lord Monday, April 19, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Grace Moore and John Myers. He was retired from Metal Processing Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. He was married to the late Phyllis Ann Warren Myers who died in 2004.
Survivors include his daughter Deborah Tuttle of Kernersville; sons Tommy F. Myers of Lexington, Glenn A. Myers of Walkertown, and Brian K. Myers and Lorna of Summerville, SC; sister Rosie Carter and Robert of Augusta, W.VA; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday night at the funeral home and other times at the home of Deborah Tuttle, 1975 Cartwright Drive in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Myers family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Randleman - Larry Watt Thomas, 66, went to be with his Lord on April 15, 2010
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 3:00pm Sunday April 18, 2010 at Sedgefield Baptist Church 6007 High Point Road, Greensboro NC.
A long time native of Level Cross, he was the son of the late Cyrus Wattson Thomas and Lucy Richardson Thomas Holcomb. He had also spent time living in Siler City and Mocksville as well. He served his country well in the Vietnam War while in the Army. He was a member of the local VFW and also been a part of the American Legion.
Survivors include daughter Bettina Thomas of Charlotte; son Wylie Thomas and Brittany of liberty; and sister Marcle Naylor and Jack of Mocksville; and granddaughter Abbigail Rose Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will visit with friends preceding the service from 2:00pm until time of service.
Online condolences may be sent to the Thomas family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local VFW.
Kernersville - Kathryn Elizabeth Redman Dillon, 63, passed away peacefully Saturday April 17, 2010 with her family by her side.
A service celebrating her life will be held 6:00PM Wednesday April 21, 2010 at The Summit Church, 4440 High Point Road, Kernersville, NC with Pastor Jonathan Robbins officiating. A life video will begin 20 minutes prior to the service. A private inurnment will be held at a later time.
Kathryn was born in Pilot Mountain, NC to the late Mildred Carolyn Jackson and Hobert Dalfe Redman. She graduated from East Surry High School, Appalachian State University, Forsyth Technical Community College, and North Carolina A&T University, where she received her Masters in Education. Kathryn retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System in 2002 after teaching 4th and 5th grade academically gifted students at Kernersville Elementary School. She was co-founder of Crisis Control Ministry of Kernersville in 1977. She was active in her church and many community organizations where she held various positions of leadership.
Survivors include her husband Danny Lee Dillon of the home; daughter Addie Elizabeth Dillon Anderson and her husband Tim of Fuquay- Varina; son Christopher Daniel Dillon and his wife Rebecca of Greensboro; three grandchildren Blake, Luke and Tate; sister Rebecca Redman Kidd and her husband Mike of Earlysville, Virginia. She was known as Kat, Mom, Gram, and Aunt Kat by her family and friends.
Kathryn loved to travel with her husband and family, sharing many cherished moments at Sunset Beach. She lived life to the fullest with dignity, humor, tact, love, compassion, and kindness.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Wednesday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Dillon family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605; Hospice of Forsyth 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; or The Summit Church.
A special thanks to family, friends, Hospice, Dr. Eugene Paschold and Paula Norman.
Kernersville - Clayton Miller Leslie, Sr., 77, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, April 14, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 12:30PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church with Pastor Dr. Michael Kurtz and Rev. Karen Kurtz officiating. Interment will be in the National Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A native of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Clayton was the son of the late Liberty Tuxford and James Leroy Leslie. He served his country with the US Air Force and was married to Lois M. Fortenbacher. April 12, 2010 they celebrated 52 years of marriage. He worked for United Airlines for five years and later retired from US Airways, in 1991, after 28 years of service. He also recently completed 3000 hours of volunteer service with Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Survivors include his loving wife Lois M. Leslie of the home; daughter Karen Gantzer and Jerry of San Diego, CA; sons Bryan Leslie and Denise of Beaver Falls, PA, and Clayton M. Leslie, Jr. and Annmarie of Souderton, PA; brother Paul Leslie and Lois of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren Kyle, Lauren, and Graham Gantzer, Jessica, Christie, Natalie, Logan, Ryan, and Luke Leslie.
The family will visit with friends from 10AM until Noon Thursday, prior to the service, at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Leslie family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Summerfield - Joan Bennett Eaton, 66, following a short illness slipped away peacefully Sunday, April 11, 2010.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Beulah May Williams and William Arthur Bennett. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. She had worked several jobs throughout her life and retired from Deluxe Check Printing. She thoroughly enjoyed her flowers, gardening, her grandchildren, and also her little dog Fancy. She was married to the late Bobby E. Eaton, Sr. December 22, 1961. In addition to her parents and her husband, she also was preceded in death by her sister Hazel Bennett Bull.
Survivors, all of Summerfield, include her daughter and son-in-law Tammy Eaton Martin and Kelvin S. Martin; son and daughter-in-law Bobby E. Eaton, Jr. and Lisa Jones Eaton; grandchildren William “Alex” Eaton, Adam Lee Eaton, and Elizabeth Lee Martin.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville, and other times at the residence.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, 2049 Pleasant Ridge Road in Greensboro, with Pastor Rev. Joe West and Dr. R.D. Hamann officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the Eaton family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - William Jackson Seago, 84, died April 10, 2010.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services.
Kernersville - Anne J. Gasper, 82, died April 6, 2010.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Southern Memorial Park in Miami, Florida.
A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Mollie Kupeca and Matthew Saban. She was the wife of the late Joseph Francis Gasper.
Survivors include her daughter Ann Marie Sabina and her husband Carlos; sons Joseph Francis Gasper, and John Edward Gasper and his wife Angela; grandchildren Fred, Joe, Guy, Christine, Joe, Leigh Ann, James, and David; and one great-grandson Michael; sisters Veronica Volz and Mary Lou Piel; brothers Joseph and Marty Saban.
Online condolences may be sent to the Gasper family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Mary Ellen Idol Hampton, 63, died April 5, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Bunker Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor David Rorie officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Alice Lavada Dunlap and Volta Franklin “Junie” Idol. She was the wife of the late Charles Joseph Hampton. She was a longtime member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. She was coordinator of Creative Services for R.J. Reynolds Company. She truly enjoyed most her role as Wife, Mother, and Grandmother.
Survivors include her son Charles Joseph “Joe” Hampton and Lisa Ripple Hampton of Kernersville; granddaughter Kaitlyn Grace Hampton; brothers Ralph Idol and Mary Edna of Kernersville, Johnnie Idol and Bobbie of King, and David Idol, Sr. of Kernersville; nieces Melissa Paloumbas, and Dawn Fogleman; nephews George Idol, Jr. and his daughter Trinity, Andrew Idol, Brent Idol, David Idol, Jr., and Matthew Idol; several great nieces and nephews.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Hampton/Idol family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Michael Joseph Moynihan, 69, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, April 5, 2010.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 7:00PM Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will be in the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury.
A native of Syracuse, New York, but spent most of his young life in Needham, MA. He was the son of Margaret Noon Moynihan and the late Andrew Moynihan. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and retired from the US Government. Mike loved his golf, and particularly the time spent with his friends while golfing.
Survivors include his loving wife Patricia Anne Frizzell Moynihan of the home; daughters Karen Haymore of Danville, VA, Sharon King of Rockvale, TN, Valerie Tellez of Corpus Christi, TX, and Jaena Moynihan of Phoenix, AZ; mother Margaret Noon Moynihan; sister Pat Buckley; brothers Bill, Larry, Andy, and Jim Moynihan; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5PM until 6:30PM Thursday evening at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Moynihan family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials are requested, in lieu of flowers, to be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Kernersville - David Wesley Redmon, 74, died April 4, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dean Tsiolkas officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Forsyth County, David was the son of the late Mary Frances Morgan and Porter Wesley Redmon. He worked with H.E. Crawford for ten years prior to retiring from Stratford Tool & Die following forty years of service.
Survivors include his loving wife Shirley Ziglar Redmon of the home; sons Darryl Wesley Redmon and Joyce, and Mark Douglas Redmon all of Kernersville; sister Sandi Tatum and Joe of Kernersville; and grandchildren Dustin Wesley Redmon and Amanda, Joshua Seth Redmon, and Stephanie Renee Redmon.
The family will visit with friends from Noon Wednesday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Redmon family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials should be directed to The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville, 431 Bodenhamer Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the kindness shown by the Doctor’s, Nurses, and staff of Forsyth Medical Center’s Palliative Care Center.
Kernersville - Michael Bruce Woodyerd, 48, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Stroudsburg, P.A., died on Thursday March 18, 2010 in his home.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday April 5, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain St. Kernersville N.C. with Rev. Phil Bauguess and Rev. John Hilton officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the Woodyerd family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Charles Wayne Snipes, 63, died March 30, 2010.
Graveside Funeral Services celebrating Wayne’s life will be held 3:30PM Friday, April 2, 2010 at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Farine Bernice Harrison and Charles Howard Snipes.
Survivors include his sisters Glenda Sears and Nancy Watson; brother James Snipes; and several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to the Snipes family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Greensboro - Carol Fern Readinger, 66, died March 30, 2010 following a brief illness.
Graveside Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Friday, April 2, 2010 at Guilford Memorial Park.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Maye Elizabeth Rothrock and Earl Charles Readinger. She was retired from Wrangler Corporation.
Survivors include her brother Jerry Readinger and Adrienne Nolette of Kernersville; niece Barbara Readinger of Texas; nephew Clay Readinger of California.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the cemetery on Friday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Readinger family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Alma Stafford Gray, 103, went home to be with her Lord March 25, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Monday, March 29, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel in Kernersville with Pastor Rev. Sam White and Rev. Phil Kirkman officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Effie Smith and Flava Cornelius Stafford. She worked as a secretary for the North Carolina Grange for a number of years. She was a longtime member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church.
She was the wife of the late Jesse Howard Gray. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Rebecca Jane Gray, an infant son Stafford Levi Gray, sisters Dorothy Nelson, Naomi Mooney, and Rosalee Smith, and brothers Athel, Fairsee, and Colin Stafford.
Survivors include her daughter JoAnn Powers of Colfax; son H. Stafford Gray and Margaret of Oak Ridge; sisters Grace Tilley of Kernersville, and Maxine Crutchfield of Jamestown; brothers Smith Stafford of Reidsville, and Richard Stafford of High Point; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4-6PM Sunday afternoon at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Gray/Stafford family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax, NC, 27235.
Kernersville - Elizabeth Vanhoy Douglas, 97, went home to be with her Lord March 24, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clark Vincent officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Annie Fulp and Arthur Swain Vanhoy. She was the oldest member of First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville.
She was preceded in death by husbands Luther Carl McMichael and Claude Douglas, daughters Sybil M. Watson and Annie Jane Whicker, and brothers Ernest and Henry Vanhoy.
Survivors include her son-in-law Wendell Watson and their devoted friend Barbara Hall of Kernersville; daughter Faye Neal; sisters Edith Preston of Belews Creek, Treva Williams and Vennie Speaks both of Kernersville; brother Fred Vanhoy of Kernersville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Douglas family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Connie Elizabeth Eudy Bull, 59, died March 22, 2010 following a lengthy illness.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 6:00PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Rorie officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mt. Gur Cemetery Columbarium.
A native of Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Willene Fullem and Raymond White Eudy who survives. A homemaker in her most recent years, she spent most of her time loving, caring, and living life with her family, particularly her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband William Fred Bull, Jr.; son Mike Earnhardt and Carol; grandchildren Ashley, John Michael, and Chase Earnhardt; father Raymond W. Eudy, Sr.; step children Tami Bull Joyce and Kent and Wendy Bull Oakley and Phillip; step grandchildren Kayla Bull Rogers and Wayne, Katie Joyce, and Gabriel Oakley; step-great-grandchildren Jack, Bill, and Madalyn Rogers; brother Raymond Eudy, Jr.; half sister Tonia Michelle Eudy.
Online condolences may be sent to the Bull/Earnhardt family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bunker Hill United Methodist Church Capitol Improvement Fund, 1510 Bunker Hill/Sandy Ridge Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Sara Pérez Rahaim, 96, died March 21, 2010.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:30PM Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant, O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Jalisco, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Guadalupe Pérez Campillo and Anatolio Pérez. She was a nurse and a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her son Juan Antonio Sandoval.
Survivors include her daughter Laura Abed and Tamer of Tustin, California; sons Julio Sandoval and Francis of Kernersville, North Carolina, José Luis Sandoval and Adelaida of Torreon, Mexico, Javier Sandoval and Socorro of Oaxaca, Mexico; daughter-in-law Carolina Ruiz of Silao Guanajuato, Mexico; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother Jorge Pérez and Rosa of California.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home with a Rosary to be prayed at 8:00PM.
Online condolences may be sent to the Pérez/Rahaim family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Walkertown - Mary Louise Everett Rominger, 83, went home to be with her Savior, and our Dad, March 20, 2010.
Graveside Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 3:00PM Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown with Rev. Pete Scott and Theda Scott officiating. The family will visit with friends at Mrs. Rominger’s home following the service at the cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Carrie Ballard and Tom Herman Everett. She also was preceded in death by her step-mom Beulford Wilson Everett. She was a member of Upper Room Community Tabernacle. She was retired from Allied Tools. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Rev. Billy W. Rominger, daughter Shelby Tadlock, son and daughter-in-law Richard and Nancy Rominger, grandson Willie Tadlock, great grandsons Austin and Christopher, five sisters and one brother.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law Joann Carter and Dean, and Donna Steele and Roy; sons and daughters-in-law Danny Rominger and Barbara, and Billy Rominger and Sandra; son-in-law Bill Tadlock; sisters Catherine “Cat” George, Doris, Minnie; brother Tom; special grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends; also special friends Gladys Davis, Betsy Tilley, and Nellie Woods.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Rominger family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Marvin Edward Poff, 72, died Sunday March 14, 2010.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:30 PM Monday, April 26, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will follow at a later time.
A native of Martinsville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Almeda Vernice Wood and James Otha Poff. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanette Sue Daughtery Poff. He served his Country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1957 until 1961. Marvin was a member of the Hyattsville, Maryland Lion’s Club in which he served as secretary. He was also in the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his daughter Kimberly Icenhower and her husband Tim of Kernersville; son Stephen P. Poff; grandchildren Griffin, Bryson and Caiman; nephew Jim Arnold and his wife Brandy and their three children Jake, Maggie and Carson of Collinsville, VA; sisters Janice Miller and her husband Henry of Tazwell, VA, and Nancy Arnold and her husband David of Elkin, NC.
The family will receive friends at the church from 5 PM Monday, April 26, 2010, until time for a Rosary to be prayed at 6:00 PM.
Online condolences may be sent to the Poff family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to one of these: Room at the Inn 337 Weona Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209, Priest for Life PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Food for the Poor 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 or a Lion’s Club of your choice.
Durham - David Wayne Wooten, age 26, passed away on March 15, 2010 at the Hock Family Pavilion Hospice facility in Durham, N.C. after five years of suffering with cancer.
David attended Oak Ridge Elementary School, Northwest Guilford Middle and High Schools, and was currently enrolled at GTCC. He was previously employed with Papa Johns Pizza in Greensboro, Kernersville, and in Boone while he attended school there.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Annie Gay and Herman VonCannon as well as his paternal grandfather, Jim Hungate.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Aleta and Karl Knutson and siblings Taylor, Chance, and Olivia Wooten, stepsisters Raina and Siri Knutson all of the home and brother, Ashley Wooten, wife Gennie and nephews Deegan and Brantley of S.C. Also surviving is father Ritchie Wooten of Oak Ridge and grandparents Bob and Odessa Wooten of Summerfield. David is also survived by biological father David Hungate of Roanoke, VA and grandmother, Sharon Hungate of Durham as well as many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins throughout the U.S.
Graveside services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Colfax on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 2pm. Family visitation will be held at the church on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm .
Online condolences may be made to the Wooten family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Special thanks to all the workers at the hospice facility for such great care and also to aunts Leah Rubow and Jennifer Baker for spending countless hours with David.
King - Raymond Lee Callahan, 80, died March 12, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 7:00PM Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Emma Cobbler and Jacob Israel Callahan.
He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene Virginia Hilton Callahan; daughter Norma Whitley; sons Avery and Mark Callahan; and a sister Virginia Holyfield.
Survivors include his daughter Glenda Parks of King; grandchildren Stephen, Angel, Tina, Lester, and J.R. The family will visit with friends from 6:00PM Monday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Callahan family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Richard Lee “Taz” Duncan, 45, died March 11, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 7:00PM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Triad Bible Church with Brother Bob Steele officiating.
A native of Ft. Sills, Oklahoma, “Taz” was proud of his American Indian Heritage.
He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Kaye Byrd Duncan and a host of friends. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to the Duncan family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions are kindly asked to be directed to Triad Bible Church, 745-L Cinema Court, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Donald Ervin Jarvis, Jr., 76, died Wednesday December 9, 2009 from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 6:00PM Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dr. Pete Kunkle and The Rev. Fred Warnecke officiating. Interment services will be held 11:00AM Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Veterans National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.
A native of Penobscott County, Maine, Donald was the son of the late Lena Barton Jarvis and Donald Ervin Jarvis. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Lealand and Ensley Jarvis; and a granddaughter Shauna Pelikan.
Survivors include his loving wife Charlotte Pollard Jarvis of Kernersville; daughters Rena Mays of Burleson, Texas, Donna Pelikan of Burleson, Texas, Glenna Jarvis of Chowchilla, California, Holly Devlin of New Orleans, Louisiana, Tracy Jarvis of Celburne, Texas, and Rebecca Baltzer and Kenton of Kernersville; sons Robert Jarvis of Elk Grove, California, and Anthony Dickson; grandchildren Jennifer Mays, Mark and Brian Sollenberger, Lauren Jackson, Robbie, Daniel, Kelly, and Katy Jarvis, Aaron and Adam Sanders, Brandon Jarvis, Christopher Devlin, Sara Sue Honadle, Bradley Wayne Brown, Broch Emmanuel, and Brent Edward Baltzer; nine great grandchildren; sisters Winnerfred McGreevy, Hazel Vaznis, Charlotte Markie, Barbara Lyons, and Betty Austin; brothers Ronald “Butch” Jarvis, and Kenneth Jarvis.
The family will visit with friends immediately following the service at the Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Jarvis family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Walkertown - Norman Howard Cofran, 81, went home to be with his Lord March 7, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 4:00PM Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Gospel Light Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment Services with Full Military Honors will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
A native of Sanford, Maine, he was the son of the late Eleanor Lacey Gillings and Henry Cofran. Norman proudly served his country with the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a member of the Marine Corp League. Norman was a longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church where he sang with the Choir and was a member of the church Booster Club. He retired in 1990 from the US Post Office in Winston-Salem.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Frances Cofran Brackett and a brother William Cofran.
Survivors include his loving wife Ethel Jane Shorter Cofran, and a host of loving friends through his church and community.
The family will visit with friends from 3-4PM Wednesday prior to the service at the church.
Online condolences may be sent to Mrs. Cofran at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be made to Gospel Light Baptist Church, P.O. Box 38, Walkertown, NC, 27051.
Kernersville - Charles Vincent Zumpano, 86, died February 27, 2010.
A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Mr. Zumpano was a US Postal Carrier for a number of years. He proudly served with the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army during WWII.
Survivors include his daughter Ann Ball of Kernersville; sons Vince Zumpano and his wife Katie of Janesville, California and Chuck “Skip” Zumpano of Ohio; grandchildren Cody Northington, Kelsey Cuneo, Kaytlynn and Maygen Zumpano; great granddaughter Aaliyah Forlippa; brothers Richard Zumpano and his wife Marie, and Vince Zumpano and his wife Marge; his best friend Guidio Mastroiani; and several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to the Zumpano family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Roy G. Marine , 81, crossed over Jordan to his heavenly home March 4, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 4:30PM Sunday, March 14th at First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst Drive with Dr. Stephen Martin officiating.
A lifelong resident of Kernersville, Roy was born to the late Flossie Loy and George Marine. He had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1958. He was a Staff-Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. Roy was stationed in Germany, from 1952-1954, and served with the 321st Medical Battalion. He was a longtime member of the Kernersville Lions Club. Roy was a beloved Barber for 55 years and an avid golfer.
In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by a grandson Jacob Andrew, brother Frank Marine, and sisters Mary Kercheval, Evelyn Sykes, and Carolyn Atkins.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Royaline Skeen Marine; daughter Myra Samuelson and Bart; step-grandchildren Jessica and Brandon; sisters Sylvia Teague, Margie Marine, Joanna Pinnix and David, Georgia Johnston and Floyd, and Sandy Pope and Tommy; brother Jimmy Marine and Margaret; sisters-in-law Evelyn Gray, Pat Smith and Jack, and Sue Duncan and Melvin; he had a host of nieces and nephews who adored their “Uncle Roy”.
The family will visit with friends from 2-4PM Sunday, March 14th at the First Baptist Church prior to the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the Marine family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial Contributions, in lieu of flowers, are asked to be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27409, American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20004, or the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250.
Kernersville - Larry D. Holman, Sr., 80, died February 25, 2010 at his home.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 2:00PM Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charles Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown.
A native of Watauga County, he was the son of the late Viola Beatrice Jones. Mr. Holman was a US Navy Korean War Veteran. He truly enjoyed his fishing, hunting, and art which allowed him to use his hands. He will always be remembered for being mysterious in a mischievous way. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Donna Arnita Gordon Holman.
Survivors include his daughters Elizabeth “Betty” Wright of San Antonio, Texas, Donna Lynn Ebinger and Mike, and Tina Marie Binkley and Kenneth Rex all of Kernersville; son Larry “Buck” Holman, Jr. and Denise of Greensboro; grandchildren Beth, Bobby, David, Jason, Ronald, Paul, Kenny, Jenny, Matthew, and Tyler; great-grandchildren Tyler, Hunter, Serenity, and Rex; and several aunts, nieces and nephews, and an uncle; also his beloved friends Kay and Jerry McEntire and his faithful companion Joy.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Holman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Ernest Richard Tadlock, Sr., 84, was promoted to Glory February 23, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 10:00AM Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of Union County, he was the son of the late Eva Lowery and George Albert Tadlock. He was proud of his service in the US Navy, and during WWII he served aboard the Destroyer USS Heywood Edwards. He continued to be a supporter of Veterans and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He was married to the late Betty Arzelle Wylie Tadlock until her death August 4, 1997.
Survivors include his children Richard Tadlock, Althea Gregson, Bill Tadlock, Karl Tadlock, and Ronnie Anderson; ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters JoeAnn Riley and Virginia Marez; brothers Ted, Paul, and Buddy Tadlock.
The family will visit with friends from 9AM until time for the service at the funeral home on Friday.
Online condolences may be sent to the Tadlock family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Jimmy Lovings, Sr., 61, died February 23, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 3:30PM Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Ann Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
Jimmy was born in Rowan County to the late Nellie Irene Hubbard and Fred Lafayette Lovings. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran.
Survivors include his daughter Sonya Lovings of Summerfield; son Jimmy Lovings, Jr. and Tina of Kernersville; grandchildren Ryan Wilhite, Wesley Lovings, and Bradley Lovings; sisters Donna Pegram, Jan Swaim, Linda Hawley, Nancy Young, Peggy Cope, and Sue Meredith; brothers Bobby, Dennis, Doug, and Jerry Lovings; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will visit with friends from 2PM Friday until time for the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Lovings family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the kindness shown by the staff of Hospice of Forsyth.
Kernersville - Frances Duncan Hanner, 81, went home to be with her Lord February 22, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 1:00PM Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Brian Pleasants officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Stokes County, she was the daughter of the late Luzzete Mae Bullins and Jesse Gid Duncan. Many of her friends will remember her days working at Bill’s Family Restaurant. Frances was a longtime member of Cherry Street United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir for over 40 years. She also was a member of the United Methodist Women.
In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her daughter LaDonna Gladden Lamb, and her son Barry Hanner. She was one of eleven siblings and now only four survive.
Survivors include her loving husband Charles “Chuck” Hanner of the home; daughter Cindy Bullins of Stuart, VA; son Mark Hanner of Kernersville; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters Pearl Phillips and Ray of Martinsville, VA, Laura Brim of Walnut Cove, and Ruth Case of Madison; brother Junior Duncan and Glenda of Danbury; numerous nieces and nephews; her special friend Gladys Crawford Joyce of Kernersville and special caregiver Barry Uhl of Kernersville.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Thursday evening at the funeral home and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Hanner family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to Community Home Care & Hospice, 322 N. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677.
Kernersville - Elijah Glenn Holmes, 73, died February 19, 2010 following a long and courageous battle with COPD.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 4:00PM Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Reece Wall officiating. Graveside Services with Masonic Graveside Rites will be held at 2:00PM Monday, February 22, 2010 at Mt. Gur Cemetery.
A native of Benson, NC, he was the son of the late Lina Erin Coats and Elijah Holmes. He also was preceded in death by a younger brother Arnold Holmes. After graduation from Benson High School he joined the US Army and served his country proudly. He was a longtime employee of Pilot Freight Carriers and retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines. He later was an employee with the NC Department of Transportation. After his retirement his greatest joys were his grandchildren, spending time with them at Holden Beach, and riding with them on his golf cart. He will be dearly missed by them for all the rides he took with them.
He was member of Kernersville Masonic Lodge #669 A.F.&A.M. and a 32nd Degree Mason. He attended New Life Friends Meeting in Oak Ridge.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife Ethel P. Holmes; daughter Robin H. Wise and Larry of Kernersville; son Ken Holmes and Amy of Benson; grandchildren Will and Ryan Holmes of Benson, Maryssa, Landon, and Annaleigh Wise all of Kernersville; brothers Dale Holmes and Helen, and Vaden Holmes and Becky all of Raleigh; a special friend Billy Royal of Kernersville.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon.
Online condolences may be sent to the Holmes family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Anna Pearl Stanfield, 81, went home to be with her Lord February 20, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, February 23, 2010 with the Pastors of Kerwin Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow the services at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.
A native of Clark County, Kentucky, Anna Pearl was the daughter of the late Florence Reed and John George Huff. Along with her husband, she was a faithful member of Kerwin Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her first born son Larry Wayne Stanfield.
Survivors include her loving husband, a WWII Veteran, Ollie Linville Stanfield; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Darrell Stanfield and Tammy of Winston-Salem; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; sister Etta Green Banks of Kentucky; brother and sister-in-law James Jefferson Huff and Atha Christine of Nebraska; and a special family Betty Murray of Kentucky.
The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Stanfield family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Kerwin Baptist Church, 4520 Old Hollow Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Kernersville - Lena Fair Grubbs, 97, died Monday February 15, 2010.
Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday February 17, 2010, at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown, NC.
A native of Forsyth County, Lena was the daughter of the late Carrie Fulp and Calvin Yancey Fair, and was married to the late Jesse Lee Grubbs. She was a long time member of Love’s United Methodist Church in Walkertown. Sewing was one of her great passions in life. A loving mother and grandmother she will be truly missed.
Survivors include her sons Roger L. Grubbs and his wife Margaret of Kernersville, Keith F. Grubbs and his wife Julia of Conover, NC, and Ralph O. Grubbs and his wife Helen of Coral Gables, FL; grandchildren Terri, Deidre, Jessica, and Scott; great grandchildren Peyton, Cole, and Riley; sister Lorene Fare of Winston Salem.
Online condolences may be sent to the Grubbs family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Gary Jon Fitzpatrick, 49, died February 9, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 2:00PM Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Main Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Carter officiating.
Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Gary was a native of Kernersville and the son of Marian Lorraine Brown Fitzpatrick and Thomas Eugene Fitzpatrick who survive. He was a 1978 graduate of East Forsyth High School. He had been employed for a number of years with Tyco Electronics. Gary could always be counted on to help others when they most needed help. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his brother Terry Fitzpatrick.
In addition to his parents Tom and Marian Fitzpatrick, he also is survived by his sons Ross McKinley Fitzpatrick and Sean Michael Fitzpatrick both who are serving their country with our Armed Forces; his loving life partner, Denise Atkins; twin brothers Michael Fitzpatrick and his wife Tamy of Pilot Mountain, and Dennis Eugene Fitzpatrick and his wife Euell of Kernersville; step-daughters Jessica Atkins US Army Afghanistan, and Katherine Atkins of Kernersville; many nieces and nephews and his special mother-in-law Sue Martin.
The family will visit with friends at the church on Saturday following the service.
Online condolences may be sent to the Fitzpatrick/Atkins family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Winston-Salem - Sharon Kay Byrd Boyles, 54, died February 3, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Sharon was the daughter of the late Vernia Sharon Peters and Paul Joseph Byrd, Sr. She was a homemaker who loved watching football, NASCAR, and especially enjoyed her animals.
In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by a brother Paul J. Byrd, Jr.
Survivors include her loving husband Robert G. Boyles of the home; daughter Traci B. Lynch and John of Wallburg; son Clint B. Atkins and Julie of Winston-Salem; sisters Wendy Beaver, Terresa Solomon, and Jo Carter all of Winston-Salem, and Kathy Redd of Welcome; grandchildren Wynter Kiger, Jordan Atkins, Taylor Lynch, Katelyn Lynch, and Brady Atkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will visit with friends from 5-7PM Saturday evening at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Boyles family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Kernersville - Mary Ruth “Dookie” Cooke Körner, 88, died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 3:00PM Monday, February 8, 2010 at Kernersville Moravian Church with Pastor Rev. R. Donald Winters officiating. Interment will follow in the church graveyard.
She was a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, born to the late Carrie Winfree and William Guthrie Cooke, Sr. on February 18, 1921. She was a lifelong member of Kernersville Moravian Church where she served in many capacities. She was Sacristan from 1962 until 1992, Bible School Superintendant for 9 years, was on the Board of Elders, a member of the Choir, a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Leader. She helped start the practice of placing flowers on the unattended graves in preparation for the Easter Sunrise Service and continued to serve as Easter Flower chairman until her health would not allow her to do so. She was the Church Historian who started the History Room and worked to get the church in the National Historical Register. She also worked to get the Henry C. Körner House on the Historical Register. She was a member of the Kernersville Women’s Club and the Körner’s Folly Garden Club. She was the recipient of the Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 1987 for her work on the Town’s Bicentennial Celebrations in 1971 and 1976.
“Dookie” worked with her husband, the late Philip L. Körner, Jr., in his Nationwide Insurance Agency, and later with The Love Agency. She had volunteered for over 700 hours with Forsyth Medical Center.
Survivors include her daughters Betty Körner Atkins and Daniel, and Mary Körner Hutchins and Steve all of Kernersville; sisters Carolyn Mock and Charlie of Rhode Island, and Jo Ann Whitney of Clemmons.
The family will visit with friends from 5-7PM Sunday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Körner family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Kernersville Moravian Church Choir/Band Fund, c/o Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284 - - or - - Salemtowne, 1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106 or Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the care Mary Ruth received during her years at Salemtowne, her stay in the Pallative Care at Forsyth Medical Center and at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Kernersville - Monty Cornell Bowles, 54, died February 3, 2010 following a brief illness.
Funeral Services celebrating
his life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the
Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of
Dayton,
Ohio,
Monty was the son of Rosie and Marvin Bowles who survive. Monty loved fishing,
hunting, gardening, and especially having fun with his many friends
He was preceded in death by
his sister Naomi Bowles and his brother Jesse Bowles.
He is survived by his parents
Marvin and Rosie Bowles of Kernersville; sons Jeremy Bowles of Walkertown, Seth
Bowles of Lexington, and Jordan Bowles of Winston-Salem; sisters Debbie
Cheatham and Rick of Winston-Salem, Rhonda Carter of Ararat, and Chris Bowman
of Belews Creek; grandchildren Summer and Wesley Bowles; and his beloved fiancé Lu Ann Weaver of Kernersville.
The family will visit with
friends following the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
Online condolences may be
sent to the Bowles family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Walkertown - Eva Neal Barrow, 95, went home to be with her Lord February 1, 2010.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at Noon Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Pine Grove United Methodist Church with Dr. Bonnie Preston Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A lifelong native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Jane Frazier Neal and Ogburn Victor Neal. She was a longtime member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church and attended as long as her health would allow. She loved her family, spending time with her family, and especially enjoyed her quilting, gardening, and farming.
She was the wife of the late Millard Odell “Bill” Barrow, and also was preceded in death by her siblings Annie Duggins, Lizzie Stanley, Jack Neal, and Ollie Linville.
Survivors include her daughter Karen Barrow Dillon and Harvey of Walkertown; son Jimmy Barrow and Chris of Kernersville; grandchildren Jessie Dillon Hughes and Austin, Sara Dillon, Amy Barrow Patterson and Beau, Jennifer Barrow Kerns and Bruce, and Cindy Barrow; great-grandchildren Annie Hughes, Trinity Kerns, and Trevor Kerns; sister Treva Martin; several nieces and nephews; and a very special caregiver Julie Goodin.
The family will visit with friends from 5:30PM until 8PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville.
Online condolences may be sent to the Barrow family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1018 Piney Grove Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00PM Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant O.S.F.S. officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Hill Crest Cemetery in Armor, NY.
A native of Madison County, New York, she was the daughter of the late Flora Marie Haenlin and Richard Norbert Anthony. She was a proud Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.
Survivors include her daughters Ruth Bohm and Gary of Wampsville, NY, and Lynn Tufte and Gary Chambers of Verona, NY; sons Russ Tufte and Bobbie of Vernon, NY, Guy Tufte of Kernersville, and Kevin Tufte and Trudy of Kernersville; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters Peggy Gourley, Nancy Hill-Mariano, Florence O’Brien, and Mary Marshall; brother Richard Anthony, Jr.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church on Wednesday.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, NC, 27103.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Main Street United Methodist Church with Dr. J.C. Grose officiating. A Private interment will be held in the church cemetery.
She was born February 26, 1935 to the late Charlie F. and Daisy J. Ingram. She was a native of Kernersville and lived her entire life in the community. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Morris F. Motsinger. Betty had a positive spirit for all around her and was loved by her many friends and her community. She was a loyal member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she was a devoted member of the choir. Betty loved to travel and treasured her many trips to the beach and the mountains, often with her sisters going along with her. In her later years, she especially enjoyed the monthly breakfast meetings with the Kernersville High School alumni and friends.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Patsy Motsinger, and Barry Motsinger and Paige Dalton, all of Winston-Salem; two granddaughters, Alison Motsinger-Reif and David of Raleigh, and Carol Motsinger of Asheville ; three sisters, Jo Anne Crissman and David, Peggy Atkins and Richard, and Polly Flinchum; a special friend Jimmy Wilson, whose great friendship was an important part of her later years.
The family will visit with friends following the service on Sunday in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church Blackwell Music Fund.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held Noon on Friday January 29, 2010 at the Welcome Home Baptist Church with Rev. John E. Sealey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Lucy Elizabeth Melton and James Wesley Henderson, Sr. She was a member of Goldfloss Baptist Church. “Polly” was known as “Mama” to all who knew her. She fought a gallant fight with Breast Cancer for many years.
In addition to her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband Charles Lewis, sister “Dixie” Cox, brothers “Bobby” and “Buck” Henderson.
Survivors include her daughters Melissa A. Boles and Jeff of Walkertown, and Janie B. Murray and Tommy of Winston-Salem; step-children Annette, David, Eddie, and John; sister “Cookie” Snow and Tim of Winston-Salem; brothers “Tim” Henderson and Jane, “Butch” Henderson and Alice of Mebane, and “Pete” Henderson of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Cammie, Elizabeth, Alex, Alexsis, Jo-Jo, Thomas, Jr., Dustin, Joshua, and Dakota; great grandchildren Yezenia and Rylee; she also has numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the church from 11AM until time for the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions should be respectfully sent to Goldfloss Baptist Chapel, 719 Goldfloss Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27127.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of Roscoe Pack and the late Betty Lou Shumate Pack.
Survivors include her loving daughters Deborah Anita Rachel, Janice Lynn Geisler, and Bobbie Rachel; sisters Debbie Walker and Suzie Anita Atkins; and brother Michael Pack.
The family will gather for a memorial service honoring Ms. Moore at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral and Cremation Service.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00PM Friday January 29, 2010 at First Christian Church Chapel, with Rev. Neal Eller officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Wesleyan Cemetery.
She was born in Guilford County on May 16, 1941 to the late William Arthur and Beulah Williams Bennett. Hazel was a member of First Christian Church and was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her family.
The family will receive friends from 11:00AM on Friday until the time of service at the church.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Mullins officiating. Interment will follow in the Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Born August 15, 1921 in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Leula Pegram and Willie Bright Thomas. She married the late William M. Linville July 1, 1940 and was married 55 years until his death in 1995. She was longtime member of Goodwill Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she also was preceded in death by her daughters Nancy Rominger and Frances Bennett, her son Wayne Linville, her sister Ruby Southern, and her brother Cornelius Thomas.
At age 65 she started her very first public job at the Kernersville News. She worked in the press room for 20 years as a dedicated worker, and she worked nights or days as needed. She loved her job, and co-workers, at the Kernersville News and would visit them as much as she could after her retiring at age 85. She was graciously helped by the Hospice at Forsyth before she went to be with the Lord.
She was the mother of six and is survived by three children including her daughters Cathy Edwards and her husband Tony of Kernersville and Tammy Atkins and her husband Andy of Colfax; son William Leon Linville and Betty Jo of Wallburg; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; eighteen great-great-grandchildren; four nephews and two nieces.
The family will visit with friends from 5:30PM until 7:30PM Monday evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Saturday January 23, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Garden of Memory Cemetery.
A native of Henry County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lena E. Wirt and Charlie H. Eanes. She was a resident of Colfax before moving to Gloucester, VA to be closer to her daughter. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond W. McDaniel, sister Lillie E. Sapp, and her brother Gene Eanes.
Survivors include her daughter Ann Wirt and her husband Ronald H. of Gloucester, VA; grandson Nathan H. Wirt of Gloucester, VA; sisters Audrey Doby of Stokesdale, NC, Frances Sheffield of Seagrove, Linda Owenby of High Point, Betty Pegg and her husband Curtis of Germanton; brothers Charles Eanes of Asheboro, James Eanes and his wife Margaret of Greensboro, and David Eanes and his wife Diane of Kernersville; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Bill, Heidi and Alyssa Smith, and Joe and Vanessa Graves all of Gloucester, VA.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Friday at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Rt. 17, Box 1130, Gloucester, VA, 23061.
The family will receive friends Monday January 18 from 6:00 to 7:15 in the parlor at Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville, NC. The funeral service will follow in the sanctuary at 7:30 and will be conducted by the Reverends Dale Hilton and Dr. Jeff Patterson.
A graveside Service will be held Tuesday January 19 at 11:00 in the Hopewell United Methodist Church cemetery in Sherrills Ford.
Born September 16, 1925 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Alva F. and Ida Martin. He was a graduate of Sherrills Ford High School, Brevard Junior College, and Catawba College. He retired from Burlington Cotton Company in Greenville, SC. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Kernersville.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Mae Sherrill; a brother, Boyd Martin; a sister, Golda White; a sister, Elva Drum; and a sister, Hazel Moose.
The family would like to recognize Brenda Whitmore who provided comfort and care to Mr. Martin in recent years.
Memorials may be made to either Main Street Methodist Church, 306 South Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 or Hopewell United Methodist Church, 2211 Hopewell Church Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Jane was the youngest daughter of the late Mina Beech and Willie P. Wagner and a loving sister to the late Jack Wagner, Jerry Wagner, Althea Spaulding and Shirley Libator.
She was a proud and loving mother of seven daughters and two sons, Sandra (Lee) Hicks, Frances (the late Charlie) Olday, Brenda (Jack) Penzes, Sharon (Paul) Pitzonka, Karen (Robert) Culler, Jean (Scott) Mason, John W. Shoemaker, James (Lisa) Shoemaker and Beth Shoemaker. Her 87 years leaves us with a life time of memories that will always keep her close in our hearts.
She was a grandmother of nineteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her legacy will be passed on from generation to generation.
Jane was a caring and generous friend to many people throughout the seasons of her life.
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville partaking in Bible studies and the making of chocolate eggs at Easter every spring.
A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice of Winston-Salem in memory of their Mother, Jane Shoemaker.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Saints Delight Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Margaret Sink and Wiley Edward Hester. Jack retired from the Bahnson Company in 1987 after 42 years of service. He loved playing music and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his loving wife Sylvia Dowell Hester of the home; sons Jay G. Hester of Newport News, VA, and David G. Hester of Lewisville; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Sunday.
Memorials may be sent to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, January 15, 2010 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Patterson and Rev. Dale Hilton officiating.
A native of Forsyth County, she was born September 26, 1924 to the late Emma Morgan and Zebulon Vance Crews. She was a graduate of Sedge Garden High School. Rebecca was married to the late John Adren Hastings until his death in 1962. Together they were members of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. She later married the late George Solomon Coltrane, Sr., who died in 2007, and she joined Main Street United Methodist Church and was a member for 40 plus years. Rebecca was a charter member of Korners Folly, Inc. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling for many years, and was an avid bridge player.
She was preceded in death by five siblings.
Survivors include her daughter Jane Hastings Veach of Kernersville; grandson Andrew Hastings Veach of Winston-Salem; stepdaughter Laura Coltrane Smith of Kernersville; step-son George Solomon Coltrane, Jr. and Sylvia of Greenville, SC; stepgrandchildren Matthew Bristow-Smith and April, Jeffrey L. Smith and Shannon, Susan C. Sigmon and Lewis, and George Steven Coltrane; and six step-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7PM Thursday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church, Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville, or to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Mrs. Coltrane’s physicians, the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, and her special caregivers.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 6:00PM Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel.
A native of Hartford, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Alma Nelson and John Barrett Pittsinger. Joan attended the former Hartford School of the Arts and was truly a student of the Arts. She was a bookkeeper for many years after her move to Florida in the mid-80’s. She moved to Kernersville in the past year to be closer to her family.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Roger and Lori Grinold of Kernersville; daughter Deborah Barrett of Farmington, CT; two grandchildren James and Jenna Grinold of Kernersville.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Thursday.
Formally of Boston Mass and Alexandria Va., and a 10 year resident of Winston-Salem and Kernersville. She is survived by her four children, twin daughters Cathryn Byrd and Christine Pauley, her daughter Nancy Drake and son Patrick Harrington, along with her six grandchildren ages 3 thru 16. Se is also survived by her two brothers, Robert and Paul Johnston of Boston, Mass.
Barbara flew as a stewardess for United Airlines during the 1950’s and remained an active participant in Clipped Wings, an organization of retired United flight attendants involved with various social causes. She traveled extensively all over the world visiting over 20 countries and making many friends along the way.
Barbara was an active and enthusiastic member of the Kernersville Newcomer’s Club, serving as past president, . She enjoyed working with local area nursing homes including taking her dog Spyke for dog therapy sessions with the residents.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Barbara’s name to the Katie B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem or the Forsyth County Humane Society.
Growing up in Oak Ridge it was predictable that he would attend and graduate from Oak Ridge Military Institute where he received the excellent education that launched him into a most successful career in business and philanthropy. At the Academy, not only did he receive a good education, but there he met and married “the love of his life” Edna McMillan. For almost 70 years until her death in 2006, the couple formed one of the most dynamic and energetic husband and wife teams the area has ever known as they worked tirelessly for their family, church and community, he supporting her in her teaching, antique and community work, and she supporting him in his tobacco business, land development and construction, farming operations and political career.
Buster has given leadership and financial support to many causes and received many honors and awards which included the State’s highest honor, “the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.” Among some of the most memorable are his service as a life-long member of the Lion’s Club; his service to Guilford County as a Board member and as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners; as one of the original organizers of the Oak Ridge Fire Department serving as a Board of Directors member and donating the land upon which the fire department is now located; as one of the main organizers of the Oak Ridge Swim Club and one of the most active in procuring the land and finances for the building of this project; the hard work he did in establishing and chairing, for 26 years, the nationally known Oak Ridge Annual Horse Show and its financial benefits to the community; his tireless efforts as the prime mover in the establishment of the State’s Piedmont Triad Farmers Market which at its dedication caused Jim Graham, the then State Secretary of Agriculture to remark, “This is the happiest day of my life because I won’t have to hear from Buster Linville about the need to establish this market;” his dedication, leadership and financial contributions to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church and to the many ministers that he assisted along their way; and especially his life-long love and dedication to Oak Ridge Military Academy which earned him the “President’s Award,” the election as a Life Trustee Emeritus of the Academy, an annual birthday parade by the cadets from the Academy and the placement of the Linville name on the Academy’s Infirmary and Chapel.
Buster is survived by a loving and caring son and daughter-in-law, David F. Linville, and Kathy Linville, who have dedicated their lives to his comfort and health during these last years and sister-in-law Ruth P. Linville. Even though he was almost immobile, they have taken him on trips to the beach and involved him in other activities which have enhanced his quality of life. Buster was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Edna M. Linville, and by his siblings, Pearl Eloise Linville, Buck Linville, Walter “Bud” Linville and Mary Linville Rouse and is survived by his sister, Juanita and her husband, Clarence Browning. In addition to his family and a multitude of friends, Buster will also be missed by his Labs, Molly and Haley, and his cat, Lucky Boy. The family extends appreciation to all the medical personnel and care givers who assisted Buster during his last illness, especially Carolyn Rich, Sally Ezzell, Melissa Stancil Franco, Dr. Robert Fried and his wonderful staff and Dr. Todd Early.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. Dr. Michael Kurtz, Rev. Karen Kurtz, Rev. John Ferree, Rev. Tommy Brown will preside. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Oak Ridge Society Foundation (Scholarship Fund for students at the Academy), 3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 145, Greensboro, NC 27408 and to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310. Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday evening at the church.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia Lewis, Rev. Ellis Rouse, Rev. Phil Bauguess, and Rev. Doug Watts officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Monnie Moore Huls and George Bruce Sapp. She was a lifetime member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where she served in the choir for 50 plus years. She also served as a “Ladybug” of the church. She was retired from the cafeteria of the Forsyth County School System, and was a hairdresser during her younger years.
Survivors include her brother Gerald “Buddy” Sapp, Sr., and Evelyn of Kernersville; niece Betty Ann Clark and Eddie of Kernersville; nephews Dickie Hastings and Carole, and Gerald W. Sapp, Jr. and Terri all of Kernersville; she had a host of other extended family, where she was the “Mother” of at least three generations within the Sapp/Hastings families.
The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Sunday.
Memorials should be directed Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.