Kernersville- Ellen Anthony Tufte Florada, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 28, 2010.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Florada/Tufte family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to Forsyth Regional Cancer Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, NC, 27103.

Kernersville - Jordan Lamar Williams, died January 29, 2010.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services.

Kernersville - Betty Ingram Motsinger, 74 passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.  

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Motsinger family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

The family is so grateful for the help given by Betty’s sisters and extended family during her time of illness.   Thanks also to the great love and support  given by the special team of caregivers the last month of her life. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church Blackwell Music Fund.

Winston-Salem - Shirley “Polly” Henderson Lewis, 60, went home to be with her Lord January 27, 2010.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Lewis/Henderson families at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions should be respectfully sent to Goldfloss Baptist Chapel, 719 Goldfloss Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27127.

East Bend - Janie Lynn Pack Moore, 47, died January 17, 2010.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Moore/Pack family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Kernersville - Janie Lynn Pack, 47, died January 17, 2010.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral and Cremation Service.

Kernersville - Mrs. Hazel Loraine Bennett Bull, 68, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2010 at Wesley Long Hospital after a prolonged illness.

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.

Survivors include her husband Coy Donald Bull of the home; a son Darrell Bull and his wife Lisa; and two grandchildren, Danielle and Brandon Bull and his girlfriend Rachel Hardy of Oak Ridge; a sister Joan Bennett Eaton of Summerfield and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 11:00AM on Friday until the time of service at the church.

Online condolences may be sent to the Bull family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284

Kernersville - Marie Thomas Linville, 88, went home to be with her Lord January 23, 2010.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Linville family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.

Colfax - Helen A. McDaniel, 69, died January 19, 2010 at Riverside Nursing Home in Matthews, Virginia.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the McDaniel family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorials may be directed to the Riverside Walter Reed Hospice, Rt. 17, Box 1130, Gloucester, VA, 23061.

Kernersville - Alva “Al“ F. Martin Jr., 84, of Kernersville died January 16, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center.

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.

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife Ann James Martin; a daughter and son in law, Dianne and Ken Brown of High Point; a son and daughter in law, Curtis and Lynn Martin of High Point; a son and daughter in law, Doug and Sabrina Martin of  Irmo, SC; a stepson, Scott Dunn of Kernersville; seven grandchildren; Ken Brown Jr., Christy Meadows , Darren Brown, Paul Martin, John Martin, Elena Martin, and Drew Martin; and three great grandchildren, Mason Hughes, Matthew Meadows, and Michael Meadows; a sister, Alice Lutz of Terrell.

The family would like to recognize Brenda Whitmore who provided comfort and care to Mr. Martin in recent years.

Online condolences may be sent to the Martin Family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

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

Kernersville - Jane Wagner Shoemaker, beloved wife of the late John R. Shoemaker passed away January 15, 2010. Jane was born September 25, 1922 in Buffalo, NY. In 1969, John and Jane moved to Forsyth County.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Shoemaker family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

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.

When the golden sun is setting
And you lie beneath the sod
May your name in gold be written
In the autograph of God.

Kernersville - Jack Gray Hester, 82, died January 15, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Hester family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorials may be sent to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.

Kernersville - Rebecca Crews Hastings Coltrane, 85, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Coltrane/Veach family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

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.

Kernersville - Joan Pittsinger Grinold Barnes, 78, died January 12, 2010.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Barnes/Grinold family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Kernersville - Barbara Marie Johnston Miller passed away on January 8, 2010 at the age of 72.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Miller family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

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.

Oak Ridge - R.M. “Buster” Linville, 95. On Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Ridge United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, relatives, neighbors and friends along with an honor guard of cadets from Oak Ridge Military Academy and the Oak Ridge Fire Department, will meet and celebrate the life of one of Guilford County’s most devoted and revered citizens, Romulus N. “Buster” Linville, who died January 4, 2010, at the family beach house at Emerald Isle, while surrounded by his family. The church is a short distance from where he was born almost 96 years ago on May 9, 1914, to Julius Franklin and Ethel Dwiggins Linville.

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Linville family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Kernersville - Mary Lucille Sapp, 88, died January 1, 2010.

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.

She was preceded in death by her sister Eloise Sapp Hastings.                

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.

Online condolences may be sent to the Sapp family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorials should be directed Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all of the staff of Arbor Ridge At Kernersville, and Hospice of Forsyth, for their care and support of Lucille.