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Greensboro - Edna “Marie” Williams, 88, died December 28, 2009 following a courageous battle with heart disease and osteoporosis. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Rev. Julie Peeples, and Pastor Emeritus Dr. Bill Smith officiating. Interment Services will follow at 3:00PM in the Pleasant Ridge Christian Church in Ramseur. Marie was born in Greensboro on January 9, 1921 to H.O. Williams, Sr. and Beulah Brown Williams. She spent most of her younger years, however, in Randolph County with her beloved brother, H.O. Jr.. After her mother died when Marie was two years old, she was raised by her father, devoted Aunt Emmer, and her grandmother Viola Williams. She always said her Daddy wanted her and H.O., Jr. to have the wholesome background of being raised on a farm. She was always thankful for that experience. She graduated from Greensboro High School, worked at Blue Bell, and later for 40 years at the Sears Catalog Order Center. She was a lifelong member of Congregational United Church of Christ where she served in the choir, Women’s Circle, church library, as a Deacon, Sunday School President, and helped with the church visitation. Marie delivered Meals on Wheels, assisted at Urban Ministry, and participated in the annual Crop Walk for Hunger as long as she was able. She was a tireless servant of the Lord and was an inspiration to others. She was devoted to her brother and her niece and nephew. Marie never wanted much for herself, but always thought of others. She worked tirelessly to help her Glenwood neighbors in need. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from Noon until time for the services at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Williams family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. The family wishes to thank Mrs. Doris Moody, Marie’s friend and “family” for 65 years. Mr. Chris Painter, Marie’s devoted pastor from The Stratford, and Dr. James Hochrein of LeBauer Heart Care for his valiant support, and care, of Marie.Also, thanks to all the staff of The Stratford, and residents of The Stratford, for their love and years of support of Marie. Memorials may be directed to The American Heart Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the Greensboro Urban Ministry. Kernersville - Cynthia Honeycutt Hollifield, 57, died Friday December 25, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Tuesday December 29, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Parklawn Cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Williams and Otis Vernon Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by her daughter Heather Nicole Hollifield. Survivors include her loving husband Leonard “Bud” Hollifield of the home; daughter Tricia Laramore and her husband Mike of Lexington; son Michael E. Hollifield of Winston Salem; grandchildren Brittany, Dillon, Brandon, and Emily. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until the time for the service on Tuesday December 29 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Hollifield family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Harold D. Kilburn, Jr., 84, died Friday, December 25, 2009.
Harold is a native of Chicago, IL, and was the son of the late Alice Matson Kilburn and Harold D. Kilburn, Sr. He spent most of his adult life in Tampa, Florida prior to moving to Kernersville in 2006. He was of the Lutheran faith. He was a life member of Masonic Lodge 59, and a WWII and Korean War US Navy Veteran. He lived most of his life on the water, where he thoroughly enjoyed fishing, boating, and making sure his family enjoyed their time together. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Maxine Knauss Kilburn; daughters Cheryl Kilburn Walker and her husband Denny of Kernersville, and Debi Kilburn Allen and her husband Roger of Tampa, Florida; son Dan Kilburn of Winter Haven, Florida; grandchildren Stacey Walker Partington and her husband Skip of Kill Devil Hills, Tory Walker and his wife Toni of Kernersville, Chase Kilburn of Tampa, FL, Katie Kilburn Olivera and her husband Aaron of Seminole, FL, Devany Allen Ledford and her husband Dr. Robert Ledford of Tampa, FL, Vanessa Allen of Jacksonville, FL, and Kristen Kilburn Hall and her husband Dave of Lakeland, FL; six great-grandchildren Seth, Sydney, and Silas Partington, Jacob Walker, Kaila Ledford and Tyler Hall. Harold is also survived by Joy Kilburn of Winter Haven, FL. The family will visit with friends in the Church Fellowship Hall following the service at the church, or other times at his daughter’s home, 1800 Pope Lane, Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Kilburn/Walker family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials may be made to the Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, or the Charity of one’s choice. Kernersville - Joe Greco, 38, died December 24, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Monday, December 28, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Paul Dechant O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Baltimore County, Maryland, he was the son of Concetta Battaglia and John Greco who survive. Joe was in the Concrete business, but his true passion was his Catholic faith. Joe was deeply devoted to his family and his God. Survivors include his loving wife Jennifer C. Greco of the home; daughter Sarah D. Greco of the home; his parents John and Concetta Greco of Maryland; brothers Dominick Greco and his wife Stephanie, Cosimo Greco and his wife Kathleen, and Anthony Greco all of Maryland; mother and father-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Terrel Bourgeois; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the church from 9AM Monday, December 28, 2009, until time for a Rosary to be prayed at 9:40AM. Online condolences may be sent to the Greco family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.Kernersville - Lily E. Lum, 78, went home to be with her Lord December 23, 2009. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Noon, Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the National Veterans Cemetery in Salisbury. A native of Stony Point, NC, she was the daughter of the late Julia May Lackey and James Washington Martin. She was a lifetime member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in Stony Point, NC. She had retired as a hostess at Olive Garden in Winston-Salem. Survivors include her daughter Linda Lowman and her husband Tim of Kernersville; son Lynn M. Lum and his wife Jordan of Columbia, SC; two grandchildren Nicholas and Travis Lowman. Online condolences may be sent to the Lum/Lowman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville – Ruby Ferrell Johnson, 88, died Sunday December 20, 2009. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Wartrace, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Molly Ferrell and Porter Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Jean Eckarty; brothers Ralph Ferrell, Junior Ferrell, and Johnny Ferrell. Survivors include her daughter Marcy Tuttle of Kernersville; son Larry Stewart of Shelbyville, TN; sisters Dottie Stewart of Shelbyville, TN and Mary Lloyd of Shelbyville, TN; brothers Ernest Ferrell of Brentwood, TN, James Ferrell of Wartrace, TN, Dwight Ferrell of Wartrace, TN, Oscar Ferrell of Florida, and Frank Ferrell of Ashworth, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 1:45PM Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Johnson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 21st at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Gur Cemetery. Mrs. Pennington was born March 20, 1922 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Nathan Phillip Throckmorton and Levia Lillie Liggett. She was the 4th of five children and grew up in Muskogee, OK. She married the late William Herbert Pennington, Sr. in 1943, whom she met while working for the war effort. They raised three children, living in Tennessee, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Japan, New Jersey, and Connecticut. During Mrs. Pennington’s retirement years, she and Herb stayed active cycling, dancing, golfing, traveling, and wintering in Vermont where they often skied over 100 days a year. She enjoyed skiing, and placed in numerous amateur Nastar races in her 60’s and 70’s. Betty was very involved with every church she attended. She was a member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she also was predeceased by her daughter, Susan Lee Pennington. We want to express our thanks and gratitude to Hospice of Winston Salem; members of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church; parishioners of Holy Cross Catholic Church; the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes; the staff at Kerner Ridge Assisted Living, and all who have been so supportive. Online condolences many be sent to the Pennington family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633, or donate at http://www.alz.org , or to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC. Kernersville - Denis P. Cusson, 73, died December 17, 2009.
A native of Buck, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Julia Moser and John Baptiste Cusson. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran, having served with the Paratroopers of the 11th Airborne Division out of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He had worked as an auto mechanic for S&R Motors over the span of 40 years and also worked with Parks Chevrolet, Tri-Town Automotive, and Central Automotive. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his brother James Cusson. Survivors include his loving wife Mary Grant Sparks Cusson of the home; daughters Desiree C. Cook and her husband Travis of Wisconsin, and Tiffany C. Cusson of Kernersville; sons Ricky C. Cusson and his wife Betty, and Bruce C. Cusson all of Winston-Salem; sister Julie Cusson Pope and her husband Charles of Nashville, Tennessee; brothers Jean Cusson and his wife Mae of Collegedale, Tennessee, and Dave Cusson and his wife Helga of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Bailey C. and Bela C. Ivester. In lieu of flowers donations are asked to be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Sunday evening at the Kernersville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the Cusson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Juan Sanchez, 25, died December 14, 2009 following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Thursday, December 17, 2009, at First Christian Church with Pastor Dr. Pete Kunkle officiating. Entombment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of Maria Elena Sanchez and Gumaro Sanchez who survive. Juan, and his late brother Roberto Carlos Sanchez, fought a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy and were an inspiration to all who knew them. Survivors include his mother Maria Sanchez of the home; father Gumaro Sanchez; brother Victor Sanchez and his wife Rachel of Kernersville. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Sanchez family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Donald Wayne Johnson, 70, went home to be with the Lord December 14, 2009. A native of Lee County, he was born January 7, 1939. He was retired from Pilot Freight Company and was a member of the Kernersville RC Club. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years Jo Ann Johnson; daughters Dana Jones and Terri Johnson; granddaughter Stephanie Garcia; grandson Steven Jones; great-grandson Landon Garcia; brother Mack Johnson and his wife Martha; niece Wrenn Johnson; nephew Mark Johnson; and his best friend and fishing partner Buddy Walt Popik. Online condolences may be sent to the Johnson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Marie Doty East, 66, went home to be with her Lord December 12, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was born the daughter of the late Virginia Cline. Shortly after her birth she was adopted by the late Mr. and Mrs. Sidney L. Doty, Sr.. She was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and had worked in textiles for a number of years. She also worked at Western Electric for a few years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all she knew. She was preceded in death by her son Walter Gray Rogers, Jr., sister Delores Cline Hansen, and a brother Edward E. Cline. Survivors include her husband Bill East of the home; daughters Tina R. Johnson of Walkertown and Sheila DeMoss and her husband Jeff of Kernersville; sons Robert Lee Rogers of Winston-Salem, Billy Ray East and Wiley Eugene East both of Kernersville; brother Rev. S. L. Doty and his wife Carolyn of Leland; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday night at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the East family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Mary Kate Holcombe Boone, 82, went home to be with her Lord December 11, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 5:00PM Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Willard officiating. Interment services will be 11:00AM Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery. A native of Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Ada Hutchins and Julius Holcombe. She was a member of New Hope Christian Church for 54 years. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School Class of ’43. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith Thomas Boone, daughter Kathryn Marlene Boone, granddaughter K. Michelle Boone, sister IvaLee H. Miller, and brothers Julius and Calvin Holcombe. Survivors include her sons Ronald Keith Boone, and Kenneth Gray Boone and his wife Cindy all of Kernersville, and Randall Eugene Boone and his wife April of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Jody K. Boone and Jamie of High Point, Cody R. Boone and wife Maria and Tyler P. Boone and Landon K. Boone all of Winston-Salem, Caleb G. Boone and Luke Boone of Kernersville; one great-grandson expected Jadyn Scott Boone; sister Juanita H. Johnson and her husband Bynum of Winston-Salem. The family will visit with friends from 4:00PM until time for the service on Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Boone family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials may be directed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY, 10605, or the FRAXA Research Foundation, 45 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950. “To know Kate was to love her. She lived a life to serve God and others. Whether she was running around to grocery stores, or medical appointments; making brownies for the church functions or cooking up the ham for the family gathering, she always put other’s needs before her own. Even though it has been a while since she sang in the kitchen, her beautiful voice and smile has brightened the halls of Britthaven of Kernersville for the past 18 months. We will miss her dearly. She is finally home with her beloved Kathy, Keith, and “Shelly”.” “The family sends a very special thank you to some special caregivers at Britthaven. Josephine, Michelle, Angel, and Pat who were especially compassionate and loving to Kate and her family during her final days.” Kernersville - Donald Ervin Jarvis, Jr., 76, died Wednesday December 9, 2009 from injuries received in an automobile accident. 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. Kernersville - Pauline Albert Warren, 93, died December 7, 2009. A native of Forsyth County, Pauline was the daughter of the late Yancey Bartlett Albert and Eugenia Briggs Albert. Together with her late husband, Raymond, she owned and managed Warren Dry Cleaners for over 30 years. For the last five years she has been a resident of Salemtowne Moravian Retirement Community. She was a lifetime member of Kernersville Moravian Church. Survivors include her sons Raymond Bartlett Warren and his wife Pamela of Mooresville, and Charles Albert Warren and his wife Melle Lee of Rupert, Idaho; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held Saturday December 12, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Kernersville Moravian Church with Pastor R. Donald Winters and Chaplain Bob Love officiating. Interment will follow in the Church graveyard. The family will visit with friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Online condolences may be sent to the Warren family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials may be directed to: Kernersville - George Norman Friddle, 79, died December 5, 2009 following a brief illness. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Main Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Dr. Jeff Patterson, Rev. Dale Hilton, and Rev. Rick Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Vassie Lemons and George Calvin Friddle. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer for the US Navy following 21 years of service from 1947 until 1968. He later retired after 23 years with Stroh’s Brewery. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, the VFW, and the American Legion. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his sisters Elizabeth Friddle Clapp and Luola Friddle Pegram. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Faye Tatum Friddle of the home; son Dale Norman Friddle of Kernersville; grandsons Ryan Norman Friddle and Calvin Newsome; sister Charity Ballard of Montgomery, Alabama. The family will visit with friends from 5-7PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Friddle family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials should be sent to the Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY, 10605. Kernersville - Charles Alexander “Alex” Lee, Jr., 41, died December 5, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00AM Monday at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home with Rev. Ellis Rouse officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Barbara JoAnn Raynor Lee and Charles Alexander Lee, Sr. who survives. Alex had lived in Forsyth County most of his adult life. Survivors include his father Charles A. Lee, Sr. of the home; sister Charlene Burgess and her husband Fred of Winston-Salem; brother Chad E. Lee and his wife Natalie of Winston-Salem; niece Ashley Burgess; nephews Cole Burgess, Hayden and Connor Lee; daughter and the “apple of his eye” Molly Kincaid; longtime girlfriend Stephanie Bentley. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Sunday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Lee family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. The family would like to acknowledge, and thank, all of his loyal friends who supported Alex through his valiant struggle for life. Kernersville - Bill R. Engle, 77, went home to be with his Lord on December 4, 2009.
A native of Decatur, Alabama, he was the son of the late Gladys Janie Lindsey and Willie Engle. He was a member of First Christian Church and a Korean War US Air Force Veteran. He had owned L&J Motor Lines in High Point and spent most of his professional career in trucking sales. Survivors include his loving wife Rose P. Engle of the home; daughters Lorie A. Engle and Kim E. Freeman and her husband Keith all of Kernersville; son Gregory S. Engle and his wife Carla of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren Christopher, Brittany, Lindsay, Amanda, and Jonathan; sisters Anne Fiore of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Zee Rob Fletcher and her husband Michael of Dallas, Texas; brother Dean Engle of Riverside, California; and his mother-in-law Eleanor Parrish of Kernersville. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to the Engle family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorial Contributions may be sent to First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284 Kernersville - Barbara Jo Edwards Ward, 68, went home to be with her Lord on December 3, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church with Pastor Keith Speaks officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Mabel Marie Huskey and Joseph Franklin Edwards. She had worked as a secretary for a number of years and was a member of Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. She also was a member of the Newcomers Club and the Bridge Club. Survivors include her loving husband Daniel Douglas Ward of the home; daughter Wendy Ward-Begnoche and her husband Normand of Little Rock, Arkansas; sons John White Iddings, III and his wife Darla of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Richard Robert Iddings of Hickory, and Brian Douglas Ward and his wife Wendy of Kernersville; grandchildren Nicole, Dalton, Catherine, Paige, Mirielle, Addison, and Aimee; brother Rick Edwards and his wife Yvonne of Wesley Chapel, Florida; and a brother-in-law Richard William Ward and his wife Barbara of Myrtle Beach. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Ward/Iddings family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charity of one’s choice. Kernersville - James Edward Bass, 57, died December 2, 2009.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Marion Hazel Cronin and Howard Eugene Bass. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. James was an arborist, and his love for trees and nature exemplified his life. Survivors include his sister Maureen Stahle and her husband Rob of Kernersville; niece Megan Stahle, and nephew Jason McIntyre and his wife Mary. 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 Bass family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials should be directed to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Jean Robbins White, 65, went home to be with her Lord November 27, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 3:30PM Sunday November 29, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Entombment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Edith Florene Hartness and Howard Taft Robbins. She was a 1962 graduate of Walkertown High School. She had been a longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years Edward Winfield White, who died September 15, 2009. Survivors include her daughter Tracie W. Reed and her husband Mike of Greensboro; granddaughters Madison and Nikki; brother Jack S. Robbins and his wife Olivia of Stokes County. The family will visit with friends from 2:30 until time for the service on Sunday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the White/Robbins family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Memorials may be directed to the Central NC Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Meadowview Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27409.
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, December 1, 2009 with Pastor Wayne Branch officiating. Interment will be in the Veterans Cemetery in Salisbury. A native of Sheridan County, Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Winston Goddin and Harry Allen Frise. She had been a secretary in the banking business for a number of years. She was the wife of the late John Henry McKuhen. In addition to her husband, and parents, she also was preceded in death by her infant sister Virginia Claiborne Frise, and brothers Allen Trueheart Frise, Edwin Winston Frise, and Charles Goddin Kenison Frise. Survivors include her daughters Annalara Miles and Robert of Kernersville, NC, Virginia G. Murphy and Terry of Jacksonville, FL, and Allene E. Lancaster and Louis of Jonesboro, AR; sons William Milhous and Pat of Richmond, VA, James H. McKuhen and Brenda of Tifton, GA, C. Robert McKuhen and Brenda of Sparta, NC, and Ronald W. McKuhen of Bloomington, IL; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 10AM until time for the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the McKuhen family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Clara Moore James, 76, went home to be with her Lord November 25, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Bowman and John Henry Moore. She was retired from the Salemtowne Moravian Home in Winston-Salem, and had been a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She had been anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first great-grandbaby. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her loving husband Harold Lee James, and a sister Ruby Hutchins. Survivors include her sons John Stephen James and his wife Karen, and Jeffrey William James and his wife Kim all of Kernersville; grandchildren Melanie, Melissa, and Katelyn; sister Dorothy Badgett of Charleston, SC, and Pauline Hancock of Georgia; brothers Howard Moore of Kernersville, Joe Moore of Lawsonville, and Wayne Moore of Walnut Cove. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Saturday night at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the James family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Eva Hodges, 85, went home to be with her Lord November 25, 2009. Private Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Hindman, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Andrew Calhoun. She was a member of Kerwin Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by her son Woodrow Poindexter. Survivors include her daughter Carol Cunningham and her husband Charles of Clemmons; sons Clyde Poindexter and his wife Josephine of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Jimmie Poindexter of Winston-Salem; step-daughters Reba, Wanda, and Betty; sisters Zona and Rosanna; brothers Orville, John, and Ivan Calhoun; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the Hodges/Poindexter families at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Terry Sperling Flom, 43, died Monday, November 23, 2009. Funeral services will be held 6:30PM Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chas Scott officiating. A native of Forsyth County, Mr. Flom was the son of Mildred Ann “Dolly” Brown and the late Rodger Olaf Flom. He was also preceded in death by his sister Shari Lea Flom. Survivors include his mother Mildred Ann”Dolly” Brown; daughter Angelica Marie Easter-Flom; step-sons Nicholas Anthony Silvernail, and Christopher Joseph Silvernail; sister Kimberly Dawn Weed; brother Timothy Jon Weed; step-sister Catherine Ann Silvernail; and special family friend Lacinda Deberry. Terry was a devoted and loving father. The family will receive friends from 5:30PM until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to the Flom family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com. Kernersville - Phillip Randall Gentry, 59, died Tuesday November 24, 2009. Funeral services will be held 3:00pm Saturday November 28, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Weis officiating. A native of Forsyth County, Mr. Gentry was the son of the late Frances Pardue Gentry and Richard L. Gentry. He was preceded in by his brothers Rick and Bobby Gentry. Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Ann Gentry; daughters Dawn Riner of Clemmons, and Ashley Gentry of the home; mother-in-law Barbara Kittle of Booneville; sister-in-law Kathy Coffman and her husband Keith; grandchildren Jonathan, Samantha, and Michael of Clemmons. The family will receive friends following the service on Saturday at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Gentry family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com A special thanks from the family to Rebecca’s co-workers at Senior Services and Angie Aponte, Teresa and Jimmy Weis and Hospice of Winston Salem. Kernersville - Joseph Palladino, 72, died November 24, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Service.
Funeral Services will be held 11AM Saturday November 28, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Cemetery in High Point. A native of Guilford County Mrs. Norman was the daughter of the late Mabel Lillian Brooks and Ivey Nick Hedgecock. She was retired from Welborn Construction Company. She was a member of Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” Theodore Norman. Survivors include her daughter Frankie McNally, Her sister Nancy Jane Russell and her husband Marty; granddaughter Amanda Brown and her husband Doug; great grandson Nicholas Brown; nieces Ivey Kiestler and her husband Terry, and Kimberly Hobson and her husband Barry; nephew Franklin Russell; great niece Brittany Kiestler; great nephews Christopher Kiestler, Matthew Hobson, and Logan Hobson. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville and at other times at the home of Marty and Nancy Russell. Online condolences may be sent to the Norman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Winston-Salem - Brandy Lynette Matheison, 19, died November 16, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Cathedral of Refuge on Old Walkertown Road with Rev. Jerry Martin and Rev. Freddie Moretz officiating. Interment will be held at Noon on Monday, November 23, 2009 at Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall. A native of Forsyth County, she had attended Carver High School. As a member of the Kernersville Raiders Cheerleading Squad, Brandy made it to the National Championship. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Lorene Freeman, paternal grandmother Frances Stokes, brother Willie Tadlock, and a nephew Christopher Younts. Survivors include her mother Christi Matheison Tadlock and her husband Bill; brother Bradley Ryan Jeffords; sister Kari Younts and her husband Wayne; brother Richard Tadlock; nieces and nephews Frankie, Arzella, Sydney, Richard, Christian, Julia, and Alexis; and her “Daddy” Brad Jeffords. The family will visit with friends at the church on Saturday following the services. Online condolences may be sent to the Matheison/Tadlock/Jeffords families at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 4:00PM Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 8424 Haw River Road, in Oak Ridge with Pastor Danny Miller officiating. The family requests friends to come as they are(tie-dye optional). A native of Colfax, he was the son of the late Hilda Parrish and Cletus Rhea Atkins. Jerry loved fishing, boating, good music, good food, landscaping, Wake Forest sports, his “boys” Mister Bull and Tigger, and happy times spent with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his sister Cathy Frances Moore, and Mildred “Mimi” Parrish Atkins. Survivors include his loving wife Angela Elmore Atkins of the home; daughters Maggie Leah Atkins and fiancé Damon Cook, and Marissa Claire Atkins; brothers Mike Atkins and his wife Myra, and Jeff Atkins and his wife Joy; father Al Atkins and his wife Betsy; a host of nieces and nephews, and his devoted friend Harvey Wilson. The family will receive friends at the church following the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to the Atkins family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . “The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr.’s David Jackson, Russ Howerton, Jimmy Ruiz, and the compassionate staff at Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are especially grateful to the loving staff of Hospice of Forsyth, who helped us through Jerry’s final days.” Memorials should be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101.
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at Noon Tuesday November 17, 2009 at Calvary Chapel of the Triad, in Kernersville, where he attended. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. A life-long resident of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Peggy Maureen Nelson and James Marshall Reid. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds. Rick loved NASCAR, football, and fishing, but truly was an all-sports fan. Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years Belinda Helms Reid of the home; daughter Erica Dale Reid of Walkertown; son James Franklin Reid and Kerri of Winston-Salem; grandsons Jacob Gregory Reid, Christopher Austin Reid, and Isaac Cooper Reid; brother Terry Lee Reid and Marilyn of Clemmons; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Monday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Reid family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Wesley Neal Hamlett, 77, died November 7, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 1:00PM Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. A private interment will be in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Tazwell County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lillian Pryor and John Hamlett. He was retired from the Town of Kernersville. He was married to the late Virginia Peoples Hamlett who died June 21, 2009. He also was preceded in death by his sister Doris Turner, and his brothers Harold, Robert, and Giles Hamlett. Survivors include his sister Peggy Brown and several nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends from Noon until time for the service on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Hamlett family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Treva Mae Idol Rayle, 100, died Thursday November 5, 2009. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM, Saturday November 7, 2009 at Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Maude Lee Idol Hedgecock. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late H. Eugene Rayle. Survivors include her son Larry Eugene Rayle Sr. and his wife Sandra; grandchildren Dana Mespelt and her husband Hugh, Larry E. Rayle, Jr. and his wife Michelle, Annette Mills and her husband Donnie, Van Rayle and his wife Tammy, Jere Clement and her husband Chris, Ivy Baker and her husband Mark; 15 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10AM Saturday until time for the service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Rayle family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorials may be sent to the Sandy Ridge Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church, 2223 Sandy Ridge Road, High Point, NC, 27265. Kernersville - Andraos Shafic Andraos, 85, went home to be with his Lord on November 5, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 1:30PM Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Friendly Arabic Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. He was born in Galilee and was a citizen of the United States and Lebanon. He was the son of the late Shafic Andraos and Fahdi Farah. Survivors include his loving wife Halloun Boulos Andraos; daughters Leila Saliba, Elham Wakim, and Sana Saikaly; sons Shafic, Salim, and Kalim; brother Elias Andraos; sister Josephine Mansour. The family wake will be held from 4-6PM Saturday afternoon at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Andraos family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions to be made to the Friendly Arabic Baptist Church, 1292 Whicker Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Margaret E. Long, 92, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Cherry Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Perry and Rev. Clint Branch officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Frances Ethel Marley and Newlin Nicholas Ellis. A homemaker she was preceded in death by her loving husband Lindo Jerome Long who died in 1991. She was a longtime member of Cherry Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughters Linda Wilson and her husband Richard, and Judy Hull and her husband Charles all of Kernersville; son Douglas Long and his wife Cheryl of Jamestown; grandchildren Melanie Loggins and Robert, Michele Branch and Kim, Debbie Raker and Randy, Sharon Murphy and Scott, Fara Gaulden and Tim, Alison Honeycutt, Melissa Brown, Jason Long and Rebecca, Talitha Long, Josh Long, and Chris Long and Leslie; great-grandchildren Miranda Parnell and Chris, Zach Loggins and Tiffany, MaKenzie Branch, Sarah Santiago and Edwin, Katelyn Murphy, Nicholas Murphy, Amber Gaulden, Jack Long, and John Long; and one special great-great grandson Jynsen Parnell. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Long family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the Cherry Street United Methodist Church. Greensboro - Mary Olgie Brown Johnston, 97, died October 31, 2009. Cryptside Services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Westminster Gardens Cemetery. A native of McLeansville, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Mollie) Lambert and Charlie Ogburn Brown. She graduated from Stokesdale High School and attended Draughon’s Business College in Winston-Salem. Mary Olgie was employed by J.C. Penney Company in Winston-Salem as an assistant bookkeeper until 1935 when Penney’s opened a new store in Norfolk, Virginia. She transferred to the new store and worked as a cashier and office manager. In the 1940’s she relocated to Washington, D.C. where she was employed by Real Estate Mortgage & Guaranty Co. as an assistant Comptroller and Secretary until their liquidation in the 1950’s. She then joined the investment banking firm of Johnston, Lemon, & Co. Inc. as an administrative assistant and secretary until her retirement in 1978, when she returned to Guilford County. After her mother’s death in 1982, she did volunteer work with the Mental Health Association of Greensboro, Mobile Meals, and community services such as knitting and crocheting pre-mature baby caps and afghans. She also participated with various activities at her church Grace United Methodist Church of which she was a member. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters Oletha Parrish, Irmagene Betty Joyce, and Edna Pegram, and her brothers Harmon, Drexel, and Aerie Brown. Survivors include her sisters Armeria Brown Parrish of Colfax, and Dorothy “Dot” Brown Duggan of Carmichael, California; she had numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Online condolences may be sent to the Johnston/Brown family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorials should be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Kernersville - Charlie Howard Carter, 94, went home to be with his Lord on October 31, 2009, from Creekside Manor Assisted Living. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Murray officiating. Entombment will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. A native of Rockingham County, he was born March 28, 1915. He was the son of the late Mary Simpson Carter and John David Carter. As a young adult he was a farmer in Rockingham County, and he would work at the Cone Mills Revolution Cotton Mill in Greensboro. In the early 1960’s he, his wife Ruth and Ruth’s sister, began a new adventure at Oakwood Knolls Nursing Home in Kernersville. A few years later they became sole owners of Oakwood Knolls and owned, and operated, it for 30 years. For 12 years they also owned, and operated, Triad Manor Assisted Living in High Point. Along with his parents he also was preceded in death by his sisters Eugenia Gibson, Nannie Mae Nance, and Beulah Joyce, and brothers Will, Tom, Odell, and Homer Carter. Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years Ruth Staples Carter; two daughters Rachel Gordon, and Mary Lou Pierce and her husband Steve all of Kernersville; a special grandson Jimmy Seawell, who had been closely devoted to his “Pa’s/Cowboy” since his early childhood; seven grandchildren; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9PM Monday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 9856 McNeil Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or to Creekside Manor Assisted Living, 6206 Reidsville Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Online condolences may be sent to the Carter family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . “A special thank you goes out to all the management and staff of Creekside Manor Assisted Living for their care and concern for Charlie and his family.” Kernersville - Clarice Stafford Short, 88, went home to be with her Lord on October 29, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stephen Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Mattie Brown and James Stafford. She was retired from Sprint Telephone Company. Clarice was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Kernersville. She was preceded in death by her husband Brooks General Short, and her daughter Mary Katherine Short, her granddaughter Morgan Stafford Godwin, sisters Kate Stafford, Sadie Stafford Stockton, and Mattie Mae Roberson, brothers Francis and Bill Stafford. Survivors include her daughters Susan Johnson and John, Sandra Godwin and Robert all of Kernersville, and Sheree Godwin and Mark, of Pfafftown; grandchildren Kim Holley-Chinnis and Jody, Michael Pope, Grant Godwin and Misty, Jordanne Godwin, and Paul Godwin; great grandchildren Taylor Holley, Logan Chinnis, Colton Godwin, and Eli Godwin; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until time for the funeral on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Short family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Clarice’s family would like to thank all her good friends, caregivers, and volunteers for their time and efforts in support of her. She would always look forward to the visits and care on their weekly visits. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636, Morris Turnpike, Suite 3-A, Short Hills, NJ, 07078, or to Hospice of Forsyth. Kernersville - Peggy Collins Robertson, 76, passed away on October 29, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Hensley officiating. She will be placed to rest next to her loving daughter, Rebecca Robertson, at Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro. A native of Mayodan, she was the daughter of the late Alma Glee Doss and Samuel Thomas Collins. She worked at P. Lorillard Tobacco Co. in Greensboro, but retired after several years of service at Albert Pick Motor Inn. Peggy was a caregiver all of her life having spent a number of years caring for her mother, and then later caring for her daughter Becky. Survivors include her husband William H. Robertson, Jr. of Kernersville; daughter Debbie Lee and her husband Gary of Greensboro; son William H. Robertson, III and his wife Suzie of Oak Ridge; granddaughters Amanda Lee and Kristi Wood and her husband Tommy; great granddaughter Autumn Wood; great grandson Coby Lee. The family will visit with friends following the services at the funeral home on Saturday morning. Online condolences may be sent to the Robertson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Bobby R. Durham, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 21, 2009.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Myrtle Irene Price and Archie Raymond Durham. He was a truck driver and delivered cars for a number of years. Bobby loved music and played with Bobby Durham and The Four Kings for many years. He was a US Army Korean Veteran. He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Clemmons. Survivors, all of Kernersville, include his loving wife of 57 years, and still sweethearts, Joan Vanhoy Durham of the home; daughter Jaimie Sue Durham Nelson and her husband Roger Lee Nelson, Jr.; son Bobby Joe Durham; sisters Frances Trent and Peggy Needham; granddaughters Jacklyn Redden and Olivia Hope Durham, and grandson Jerry Lydelle Redden and his wife Sarah. Online condolences may be sent to the Durham family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Koy Mack Laughridge, 82, died October 21, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 6:00PM Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Riggs officiating. A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Iva Norene McCall and Koy McKinley Laughridge. His entire career was spent in the trucking industry and he retired from Consolidated Freightway in Greensboro in 1987. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years Goldie Cooper Laughridge; daughter Tance Laughridge of Jamestown; grandsons Trent Dean Smith of Wallace, and Cliff Reid Smith and his wife Jodi of Niceville, Florida. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home on Friday evening. Online condolences may be sent to the Laughridge family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorials should be directed to the American Heart Association, or the charity of one’s choice. Kernersville - William Andrew “Bill” Manuel, 84, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2009. His loving daughter, Joy Sloan, also passed away just a few short hours later. Matthew 25:21, Well done, my good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master’s happiness! Funeral Services celebrating the lives of Bill, and Joy, will be held at 11:00AM Monday October 19, 2009 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Patricia A. Lewis, Dr. Michael Brown, and Rev. Ellis Rouse officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Pearl Sapp Manuel and Walter A. Manuel. Bill was a lifelong member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church and was founder of the Manuel Sunday School Class which he taught for over 50 years. He was also a teacher for the Walker Sunday School Class as needed. The church was an important part of his life, and he served on numerous boards at Sedge Garden. He was a member of Kernersville Exchange Club. He founded Manuel Sheet Metal Works in 1951, and after working for 55 years he retired at the age of 81 when he turned the business over to his sons Van and David. He thoroughly enjoyed his gardening, reading, sports in general, and golfing with his friends. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by all. In addition to his parents, and his daughter Joy, he was also preceded in death by his sister Dorothy “Dot” Godwin, and his brother Roger Manuel. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years Avahleen Vanhoy Manuel; daughter Jan Manuel Marshall and her husband David; sons Van Manuel and his wife Jennifer, and David Manuel and his wife Michelle; son-in-law Robert Lee Sloan; grandchildren Andrew Sloan and Natasha, Lauren Mattison and George, Matthew Marshall and Ashley, Dustin Marshall, Christopher Manuel and Ashley, Amy Brown and Austin, Megan Manuel, and Shelby Manuel; sisters Ellen Pierce and Charlie, and Mary Lou Snow and Bruce; brothers Roy Manuel and Faye, Paul Manuel and Wilda, Gene Manuel and Carol, and Francis “Pappy” Manuel; he had numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. The families of both Bill Manuel, and Joy Sloan, will visit with friends from 4:00PM until 8:00PM Sunday at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Manuel/Sloan families at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Hinson and Dr. Moyer for the excellent care and concern given for Bill. Thank you also to the staff of the Forsyth Medical Center TICU and Palliative Care Units for the recent care of Bill. Memorial contributions may be made to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Patricia Ann Hayton Beam, 73, died October 17, 2009, just one day before her 74th birthday. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. A native of Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Kunkler and Leon Hayton. She had worked for a number of years as manager in the Food Service business. In addition to her parents, she also was preceded in death by a grandson Christopher Ryan Odom, a sister Elsie Simmons, and a brother Bradley Hayton. Survivors include the father of her children Richard Beam ;her daughters Bonnie Robbins of Apopka(2 children, 1 grandchild), Florida, Karen Blokzyl and Ralph of Rome, Pennsylvania(2 children, 1 grandchild), Lynn Walker and Mike of Kernersville(2 children, 6 grandchildren), Linda Pounders and Wayne of Conway, South Carolina(2 children, 1 grandchild, Laurie Odom and Chris of Dunnellon, Florida, Lisa Beam and Kenny of Kernersville(1 child), and Helen Keller and Anthony of Waldo, Florida(3 children); son Rick Beam and Heather of Rich Square(2 children); sister Marilyn Wood of Waverly, New York; brother Lenny Geil and Sharon. The family will visit with friends following the service at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Beam family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Greensboro - James Maxwell “Jim” Waugh, 85, died Friday, October 16, 2009 at River Landing at Sandy Ridge.
A native of Guilford County, he was born June 26, 1924 to the late Ada Elizabeth Hanner and Thomas Benton Waugh in the same bedroom, and home, as his mother. Jim attended Georgia Tech, St. Cloud State Teachers College, and Appalachian State. He was a University of North Carolina graduate where he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity. Jim was a WWII US Army Veteran and served overseas on Iwo Jima. He was married to the late Gayle Lumsden Waugh for 38 wonderful years. He was a former member of the Friendship Sertoma Club and an insurance agent with Central Triad Insurance prior to his real estate career. A long time real estate agent, Jim was a member of the Greater Greensboro Realtors Association. He taught real estate classes for a number of years and was an agent with Seawell Realtors prior to his retirement in 1999. In 1992, he was named Customer of the Year by Carvel Ice Cream in Greensboro. In addition to his wife, his brothers Benton A. and William H. “Bill” Waugh and a sister, Doris Hanner Waugh preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Mark Armfield Waugh and his wife, Brenda, daughters Rebecca Johnson and Kimberly Gravlee and her husband Steve; and nine grandchildren: Meredith Waugh Lurty and her husband, Nick, Gordon Waugh, Rees, Reagan and Riley Waugh, Jason Boland, Haley, Max, and Alex Gravlee; brothers Robert T. Waugh and wife, Betsy of Greensboro, and John Frank Waugh and wife Patricia of Climax; sister Martha Waugh Teague and husband F. Carlyle of Raleigh; sister-in-law Helen Mapes Waugh of Franklinville and many nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends following the service at the church on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church, 438 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27401, to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation, P.O. Box 20256, Sarasota, Florida, 34256, or to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Online condolences may be sent to the Waugh Family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Alan Toney, 44, died Sunday October 11, 2009. Cryptside Services will be held at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Phyllis Anne Pegg and Jack Reed Toney. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of 1983. Alan was a partner with his father, Jack Toney, in Toney Plumbing Company. Survivors include his daughter Tiffany Grace Toney of Cullowhee; father Jack Toney of Kernersville; sister Robin Davis and her husband Lewis of Greensboro. Online condolences may be sent to the Toney family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .Kernersville - Fred E. Lawson, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning October 5, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
A native of Whitley County, Kentucky, Fred was born April 13, 1928 to the late Ditha Lavern Hill and Frank Wesley Lawson. He also was preceded in death by his son Larry, who died at age 7, brothers Delbert, Dillard, Carl, and John, and sisters Toledo and Glenda. As a young man, Fred joined the Air Force in 1946. After his discharge, he moved to Ohio where he married Ethel Blakley of Whitley County. They made their home in Miamisburg, Ohio for 35 years. Fred worked as plant foreman at Sucher Packing Company and then at General Motors where he was a supervisor. Fred, and his family, were long time members of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Miamisburg where he served our Lord as an active deacon. He and Ethel retired to Port Richey, Florida in 1984 where they lived for 22 years. They moved their membership to Harvest Baptist Church in Hudson, Florida. Though Fred lived through many difficulties including losing a son and a long fight with Parkinson’s, he was always known as a kind, loving man, and a fine example for his daughters and grandsons who adored him. His family, and friends, will miss him greatly. Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years Ethel Blakley Lawson of the home; daughters Claudia Lawson of Johnson City, Tennessee, and Connie Green and her husband Bill of Kernersville; grandsons William Jacob Green of Rock Hill, SC, Adam Kristopher Lawson of Greenville, TN, and Michael Lawson Green of Raleigh; brother and sisters Kenneth Lawson and Velma Davis of Louisville, KY, and Thelma “Pat” Brenner of Mansfield, Ohio; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and over 50 nieces and nephews throughout the U.S. The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Lawson/Green family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In honor of a life well lived, memorial contributions may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Homer L. Stephens, 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Patterson officiating. A native of Charleston, Dorchester County, South Carolina, he was born on February 8, 1937 to the late Mamie Peters and Homer Pickens Stephens. He was a graduate of Newberry College, and was also Past President of the Gamecock Club(University of South Carolina). Over the course of his life his career took several paths. He worked both in the insurance and automotive industries, but his passion was Football, both coaching High School Football and following his beloved Gamecocks. Survivors include his loving wife Harriet S. Stephens of the home; sons Michael Lee Stephens and Aleta of Kernersville, James B. Stephens and Cindy of Kernersville, and Johnny Reuben Staley and Kim of Matthews; daughter Jodi Staley and Mark Dixon of Greensboro; grandchildren Dustin James Stephens, Danny Tyson Stephens, Brittany Noelle Stephens, Julia Staley, Alex Staley, John Staley, Skye Trull, and Leila Dail Dixon. The family will visit with friends following the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Stephens/Staley family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors and staff who cared for Homer, and the staff of Hospice of Forsyth for their sincere care during this time. Kernersville - Rebecca Ann Nelson Poole, 74, died Saturday September 26, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM Tuesday September 29, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Willard officiating. Interment will follow in Bunker Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. A native of Forsyth County she was the daughter of the late Lena Irene McGee and James Nelson. A longtime member of Main Street Baptist Church, were she was a member of the Senior Adult Choir. A Homemaker, she was a loving mother and grandmother who spent a lifetime of devotion to everyone. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, two bothers and one sister. Survivors include daughters Glenda Poole Lawson and her husband Monte of Kernersville, and Gayle Poole Bodenheimer and her husband Todd of Wallburg; son Robert Poole, Jr. and his wife Penny of Kernersville; grandchildren David Eason, Jr., Robbie Poole, III, Josh Poole, Taylor Bodenhiemer, Allyson Poole; sisters Mary Whicker of Walkertown, Martha Pegram of Stokesdale, Rachel Bowling of Walkertown, and Sarah Payne of Kernersville; Brother David Nelson of Kernersville. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday September 28 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Poole family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - James R. McDonald, 75, died September 21, 2009 at his home.
A native of Horry County, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Ethel Bernice Smith McDonald and William Murdock McDonald. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He served his initial apprenticeship for his trade of pipe-fitting at the shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia. He later was employed with Grinnell Pipe-Fitting Company for almost 20 years. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers & Pipe-Fitters Local 421. He was a Mason. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife Billie Audrey Ward McDonald and sisters Evelyn, Betty Jo, Frances, and brothers Ernest, Paul, and Carl. Survivors include his daughters Audrey Ann Mankins and her husband O’Bryne of Walnut Cove, Debbie M. Sexton and her husband Roger of Walkertown, and Cathy M. Sievers and Tim of the home; son James R. McDonald, Jr. and his wife Lisa of Kernersville; grandchildren Amanda Diane Coe, Robert Aaron Mankins, Crystal Michelle Sexton, and James Drew McDonald; great grandchildren Madison Diane Coe and Payton Audrey Coe. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the McDonald family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .
Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Main Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with Rev. Rick Carter and Dr. Pete Kunkle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Guilford County, she was born October 5, 1954 to Martha Blue Pierce and the late Jack Benson Pierce. Pam was a graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of ’73. She had worked at E.F. Craven for 18 years and First Citizens Bank of Kernersville for 18 years. She also was the owner of Pierce Monument Service. Pam was a member of The Kernersville Community Appearance Commission which is dedicated to improving, and beautifying, the city she fondly called home for over 40 years. Pam was a proud member of the Dashing Darlin’s Red Hat Society. Pam was a thoughtful and caring friend to many. In addition to her father Jack Benson Pierce, she also was preceded in death by her brother Michael Benson Pierce. Survivors include her husband Jerry Smith of the home; mother Martha Blue Pierce of Kernersville; brother Rick Pierce and his wife Beth of Kernersville; step-children Dana Ferguson, and Jerry (Jay) Smith, Jr. and his wife Gayle; sisters-in-law Barbara Jordan and her husband Benny, Patsy McHone and her husband Mike; step-grandchildren who affectionately called her “Pam-Maw”, Taylor Ferguson, Zach Ferguson, Maggie Smith, Sara Robertson, Jerry (Freddie) Smith III, and Pam’s special “furry” children Lexy and Callie. The family will visit with friends from 5:00-8:30 PM Saturday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the 9th floor staff at Forsyth Memorial Hospital and the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Pierce-Smith family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be sent to The Shepherd’s Center, P.O. Box 2044, Kernersville, NC, 27285. Kernersville - Edward White, 67, went home to be with his Lord on September 15, 2009.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Estelle Brewer White and Elwyn Winfield White. He was a graduate of Walkertown High School Class of 1961, and attended Mitchell College. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, and a US Army Veteran. Edward was first employed by the former Piedmont Airlines and retired in 1998, after 32 years of service, from US Air. Survivors include his wife Jean Robbins White, whom he was truly devoted to for 45 years; daughter Tracie W. Reed and her husband Mike of Greensboro; granddaughters Madison and Nikki; sister Lois W. Hoots and her husband James of Rural Hall; twin brother Elwyn M. White and his wife Glenda of Kernersville. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the White family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions are asked to be sent to the Central NC Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Meadowview Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27409. Colfax - Charles Eugene Norman,78, died September 15, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held 11:00AM Thursday September 17, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel in Kernersville with Dr. Mary Rowe Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Forsyth County, “Gene” was the son of the late Ada Lorette Cox and Charlie Frank Norman. He was also preceded in death by a brother Harvey Ray Norman. He was a member of Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church. He was a farmer and had worked with the former Piedmont Tobacco Company, and with Vic’s BBQ Restaurant in High Point. Survivors include his wife Paige Apple Norman of the home; his son Kevin Eugene Norman of Walnut Cove; and the love of his life, his granddaughter Kayla Paige Norman. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home, and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the Norman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be sent to Sandy Ridge United Methodist Church, 2223 Sandy Ridge Road, High Point, NC. Winston-Salem - Catherine Boggan Sellers, 83, went home to be with her Lord on September 14, 2009. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00AM Friday September 18, 2009 at New Evergreen Cemetery with Apostle Theophilus Jones officiating. A native of Forsyth County, Catherine was the daughter of the late Carrie Evans Boggan and Sylvester Boggan. She was a homemaker and married for 50 years to the late Relford Sellers, Jr. who passed June 4th of this year. Surviving to cherish her memory is her loving God Daughter Cheryl Frazier of Kernersville; nieces Brenda Frazier of Dumont New Jersey, and Sylvia Douthit of Sanford, Florida; one stepdaughter Patricia Sellers-Bradford of Newark, New Jersey. Online condolences may be sent to Cheryl and the Sellers family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Kathryn Marie Haulbrook Langley, 59 was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 27, 2009 after suffering from a rare form of Cancer that she battled with courage, bravery, and dignity. She dedicated her life to be a wife, mother, and grandmother to her family whom will miss her, and love her, until we all draw our last breath. Kathryn was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church but attended Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville, NC. She was preceded in death by her brother Stan Haulbrook. Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Langley; daughter & son-in-law Allison and Mitchell Baine, daughter, Erin Langley; parents W.C. and Carol L. Haulbrook; brother & sister-in-law, Larry and Tess Haulbrook, brother, Chris Haulbrook, sister-in-law, Alice Haulbrook; brother-in-law Larry Langley, sister-in-law Peggy Willis and her husband Robert; The immediate family gathered for a final goodbye led by prayer from Pastor Rob Decker of Triad Baptist Church. Scattering of her ashes will be conducted in Maysville, Georgia officiated by Pastor Brian of Maysville Baptist Church at a later date. Fly like the wind Kathy, fly like the wind! Online condolences may be sent to the Haulbrook/Langley family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers please direct any donations/contributions to Triad Baptist Church, Kernersville, NC, or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Nellie Barrow, 90, went home to be with her Lord on August 23, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday August 26, 2009 at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Autrey officiating. Private Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Walkertown. A native of Stokes County, she was the daughter of the late Lula Dell Alley Lankford and William Luther Lankford. She was born on April 24, 1919. She was married to the late Jasper Raymond Barrow on December 16, 1939. Nellie worked for many years at Western Electric, which later became AT&T, and retired in 1987. She was a member of the Pioneers Association. She had been a longtime member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her loving husband, she was preceded in death by an infant sister(unnamed), sisters Mary Lankford, Nannie Smith, and Mattie Lankford, and brothers Willie Lankford, Jonie Lankford, Noah Lankford, David Lankford, Grady Lankford, and Jack Lankford. Survivors include her sisters Ruth Ingram and Rubye White both of Kernersville; brother Harry Lankford of Kernersville; and numerous loving nieces and nephews that truly were like her children. Online condolences may be sent to the Barrow/Lankford family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be sent to the Building Fund, c/o Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, 2715 Darrow Road, Walkertown. Oak Ridge - Jean Blaylock, 81, passed away August 22, 2009, surrounded by her husband of 61 years, Jack W. Blaylock, and sons Stephen L. and Jack Jr. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at Union Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Rev. Paul Dean and Dr. Brooks Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory in Kernersville. In addition to her husband and sons, survivors include daughter-in-law Carolyn Blaylock, and grandchildren Hope, Jackson, Taylor, and Julianne. Jean loved her family and friends dearly. The family will visit with friends from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Blaylock family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Contributions to the glory of God and in celebration of Jean’s long and good life can be made to the Building and Grounds Fund of Union Grove Baptist Church, 5424 Union Grove Road, Oak Ridge, NC, 27310, or to the charity of one’s choice. Kernersville - Bill MacKenzie, born October 21, 1959, passed away peacefully at Wesley Long Community Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 following a five month battle with skin cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30AM Saturday August 22, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Bill was the son of the late John Edward “Jack” Chambers and Patricia MacKenzie who survives. Bill finished school in Grand Haven, Michigan, and attended Davenport College of Business before moving to Orlando, Florida. He spent 20 years in Orlando working at Walt Disney World. He moved to North Carolina in 2001 where he finally settled in Kernersville. Bill was a quiet man who was a wonderful person. He had tremendous strength and was determined that the cancer wasn’t going to beat him. While the cancer did take his life, it never took his positive attitude and spirit. His fight was an inspiration to many people and he will be deeply missed. Survivors include his loving wife and best friend Stacy MacKenzie of the home; his mother Patricia MacKenzie; and his sister Anne MacKenzie. The family will visit with friends from 6:30PM until 8PM Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the MacKenzie family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27407. Greensboro - Paul V. Gordon, 80, went home to be with the Lord August 19, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday August 22, 2009 at Shining Light Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Dillon officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Alma Esther Meris and Vernon Shields Gordon. A carpenter by trade, he was retired from Snow Lumber Company in High Point after 37 years. He had been a member of Shining Light Baptist Church for over 40 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Dale and Roscoe Gordon and a grandson Kevin McCormick. Survivors include his loving wife Neomia Ruth Gordy Gordon of the home; daughters Linda Freeman and Curtis of Silver Valley, and Mary McCormick and Michael of Greensboro; sons Herman Gordon of High Point, William Gordon and Barbara of Gilbert, West Virginia, and Clay Gordon and Sherrin of Walkertown; sister Mary Gordon of Greensboro; brother Junie Gordon and Betty of Greensboro; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville, and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the Gordon family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Brady Wilson Mullinax, Sr., 88, died August 19, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury.
A native of Catawba County, Brady was born October 4, 1920 to the late Hattie Edna Reitzel and Loyd Alexander Mullinax, Sr. He also was preceded in death by his sister Helen M. Harbinson and his brother Loyd Alexander Mullinax, Jr. As a young man, Brady served in the US Navy as a Water Tender First Class with the Sea Bees. In World War II he was the first man off the ship onto 18 different islands in the South Pacific. His job was to search for a pure water supply for the sailors. In 1945, after the War, he accepted the job of Water Superintendant for the Town of Kernersville where he was employed for 37 years. Brady was fondly referred to as the “Bee Man”. A lifelong beekeeper, he was instrumental in getting the Honeybee named the “NC State Insect” in 1973. He inspired the Kernersville Honeybee Festival, a popular annual event. He was a life member of Forsyth County Beekeepers Association and also a life member of the NC State Beekeepers Association. Brady never met a stranger and was a generous friend to all. Many will remember him for asking, “How can I help you Brother?” He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church for 60 years. He was a life member of the Kernersville Masonic Lodge #669 AF & AM, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a life member of Kernersville Chapter #205 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years Mary Vance Mullinax of the home; daughters Barbara M. Hodge and Paul of Ashland, Virginia, and Laura M. Rathbone and Mike of Kernersville; son Brady Wilson Mullinax, Jr. and Karen of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons Mark Mullinax Weavil who is serving in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division, and James Brady Melton of Kernersville; several devoted nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends following the service on Saturday in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Mullinax family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorials are asked to be directed to Kernersville Masonic Lodge # 669 AF & AM, P.O. Box 98, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or to the Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Ryan Chase Clodfelter, infant son of Amanda C. Kintner and Jody A. Clodfelter died Monday August 17, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brenda Nealy officiating. Interment will follow in Sedge Garden United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online Condolences may be sent to the Clodfelter family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Mable Lillian Clark, 75 died August 18, 2009. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM, Friday August 21, 2009 at Abundant Grace Tabernacle with Reverend Mike Jefferson officiating. Viewing will be at 11:00 AM until the time of service on Friday. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. Survivors include her husband Hugh E. Clark; daughters Janett S. Collins, Dee Dennis, and Lillian Reardon all of Kernersville; Judy Wilson of Stanley, NY; sons Ronald Moore of Chesapeake, VA, Calvin Moore of Kernersville, Howard Clark of Walkertown; Danny Clark of Potter, NY; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the Clark family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be sent to Abundant Grace Tabernacle, 972 Twin Creek Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Gary E. Willis, 71, of Moneta, VA passed away Sunday, August 16, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was a devoted husband and wonderful father and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents James & Helen Willis of Elizabethton, TN. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria and son Ryan; sister Judy (Earl) Shelton of Asheville, NC; brother Roger (Nancy) Willis of Kernersville, NC; nieces Andrea Shelton and Lynda Lynn; nephews Doug and Paul Lynn; great nephew Joey Lynn and great niece Morgan Lynn. Gary served in the USAF in the U.S. and Iceland from 1956–61. He worked for RCA at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida during the 60’s. After graduating from The University of Tennessee, he moved to NC. He worked for AT&T many years, and eventually retired from General Dynamics in 1997. Gary enjoyed water sports, building and racing power boats, and was an avid University of Tennessee fan. He also was a member and past president of the Exchange Club in Kernersville, NC. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville, NC, followed by a Military Honor. The family will also receive friends Thursday, August 20 at Tetrick’s Funeral Home in Elizabethton, TN from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service. Donations in Gary’s memory may be made to SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), 500 West Northwest Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27127 or the Scruggs Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 844, Hardy, VA 24101. Online condolences may be sent to the Willis family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Dorothy M. Pegram, 82, of Levittown formerly of Andalusia and Croydon, died August 13, 2009. Dorothy was born, raised, married and had four children in the Walkertown area of North Carolina. She moved her family to the Philly area in 1954. She was also a resident of Robinwood Apartments. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allison Reavis officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. Family will receive friends 10:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home until time of the service. A native of Forsyth County, Mrs. Pegram is the daughter of the late Ivy Buff and Marion Gordon. She worked in the textile industry for 50 years. She was an avid bowler and a member of Croydon Senior Citizens. She was a volunteer at the Shepherd’s Center in Kernersville for a number of years. She had a green thumb and grew her own vegetables and beautiful flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband George Irvin Pegram of 61 years; daughter Mary Lee, daughter Brenda Thierry, son Walter “Rebel” Pegram, and grandson Walter Pegram, Jr. Survivors include her daughter Barbara Walsh; sister Amanda Beason; brothers Richard Gordon and Paul Gordon; a brother-in-law Larry Holman; ten grandchildren, Dottie Walker (Michael), Julie Silverberg (Rick), Tracy, George Pegram (Marie), Barbara Dougherty (Tim), Joel, Mary Anne Stretz, Dawn Coolen, Willie and James Pegram; twenty great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the Pegram family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .Kernersville - Harrell Bruce Slater, 80, died August 13, 2009 at his home.
A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Florence Ellen Grubbs and John Lewis Slater. He had been a very good football player in his High School days at Mineral Springs High School. He also was an avid Wake Forest fan. He retired in 1988 after 40 plus years with AT&T. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Winston-Salem and was a US Navy Veteran. Bruce was a family man, devoted to his loving wife Shirley, and especially enjoyed spoiling his grandson Josh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Lewis Slater, and his mother and father-in-law Eva and Elbert Lawson. Survivors include his wife Shirley Lawson Slater of the home; daughter Dana Weldner and David; sons Randy Slater and Stephanie, and Andy Slater and Jeanette; step-son Rick Robertson and Angie; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his “Papa’s Boy” grandson Josh; and several nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to the Slater family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Harley Gentry Roper, Our beloved “Papa Bud” was welcomed into Heaven’s Glory on August 5, 2009 after a courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes. We have no doubt that he was met in heaven with thunderous applause by our loved ones who journeyed before him including Papa’s parents, Harley and Mae Passmore Roper, his loving son, Clyde Olen, brothers John, Joel, and Harold and his beloved father and mother-in-law Olen and Lillie Brown. Born in Bryson City, North Carolina on September 19, 1932, Harley was a welder by trade. He also had owned two businesses, Roper’s Texaco and co-owned with his brothers Nantahala Tool & Die Company. Left to cherish many wonderful memories are his wife of 56 years, Betty Jo Brown Roper. His children who mourn him: Sandy (Wernfried) Kueng, Harley Jr. and wife Jill Roper, and Beverly (Mitch) Shears. Grandchildren on whom he doted: Chris Ables (Donna), Trinity (John) Hanson, Raini (Tom) Aldridge, Danielle (Wes) and Amanda (James) Roper, Andrew Kueng and Grady Shears all who live in the Kernersville area. The smallest blessings left to remember their Great Grandfather are Jonathan, Justin, Tate and Ashton Hanson and Lillie, Harley and Gracie Aldridge. His surviving brothers are Buster (Vera) and Kenneth Roper. He is also survived by a large and loving extended family Elias, Tyler, Bryer, and Dawson Ables all of whom loved Bud dearly. Also mourning him are the beloved members of his church family, staff members such as Pete Kunkle, Dan Hipply, Dean Tsiolkas, Ron Exline and Wayne Branch. These men along with Elders and Deacons visited weekly with Harley after his illness became so great that he could no longer attend services. Harley proudly served his country during the Korean War enlisting in the Army at the age of 17. He was an avid fisherman. He loved gardening and beekeeping but his greatest passion was his family. His children, grandchildren and great grand children were his proudest achievement. “I wouldn’t trade places with the richest man alive” he would often say. Daddy loved God, was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and taught us that though we will always mourn his death, we will not grieve as though we have no hope (Thess. 4:13). We love him, will never forget him, and one day we pray we will rejoin him. How we love you Papa Bud! Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00AM Friday August 7, 2009 at First Christian Church with Pastor Dr. Pete Kunkle officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Thursday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Roper family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions should be sent to the “Piercing the Darkness” TV Ministry, c/o First Christian Church, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284 Kernersville - Shelia Delores Hitchcock, 69, died Monday August 3, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services. Kernersville - Robert Ray Flippin, 49, died unexpectedly on August 1, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00AM Thursday August 6, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Davis and Pastor Robert Hutchens officiating. Graveside Services will follow at 2:00PM at Rock Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Ararat. A native of Forsyth County, he is the son of Judy Moore Flippin and Gilmer Lee Flippin. He was preceded in death by a sister Karen Flippin Elliott. He was a 1977 graduate of East Forsyth High School and was employed at Varco Pruden Buildings in Kernersville for 27 years until the plant closed in 2008. At the time of his death, he was attending ECPI pursuing a medical assistant degree and was on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll. Survivors include his parents Judy and Gilmer Flippin of Winston-Salem; wife Cherie Flippin of Memphis, TN; sons Robert Ray Flippin, II of Ocracoke, and Cory Dewalt of Kernersville; brothers Gilmer Flippin, Jr. of Winston-Salem, and Jerry D. Flippin and his wife Trish of Mocksville; grandsons Brandon Flippin and Tyler Brown. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Wednesday night at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Flippin family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions are asked to be made in lieu of flowers to Meadowview Baptist Church, 105 Nathan Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107. Colfax - Winifred “Winnie” Vause Cooper, 82, went home to be with her Lord August 2, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church with Pastor Sam White, Rev. Phil Kirkman, and Rev. Wes Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Wakulla County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Corean Andrews and Henry Clay Vause. She was a longtime member of the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. She was a homemaker and for many years cared for children in her home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Almae Roberts and brothers J.C. Vause and R.W. Vause. Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years Robert Andrew “R.A.” Cooper, Jr., of the home; daughter Linda Cooper of Winston-Salem; son Roger G. Cooper and his wife Lenore of Kernersville; sisters Mary Vause of Crawfordville, Florida, Faye Morgan, Tallahassee, Florida, Ruth Lippincott, Alvin, Texas, and Raye Wright of Wakulla Station, Florida; brothers Truman Vause of Tallahassee, Florida, Henry C. Vause of Crawfordville, Florida, and Doyd R. Vause of Crawfordville, Florida; two grandchildren Cameron and Courtney and one great-grandson Branson. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the Cooper family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Shelvie Ilene Allen, 71, our loving mother passed away unexpectedly Friday July 24, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 11:00AM Tuesday July 28, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Alice Nevada Campbell and Gurney Gray Lawson. She was retired from Security Forces in Kernersville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, five brothers, and one grandson. Survivors include her husband Ronald W. Allen; daughters Debbie Ollis and Steve of Kernersville, and Bridgette Head and Tim of Winston-Salem; sons Thomas Mabe and Bobbie of Lexington, Randy Mabe and Lory of Kernersville, and Gerald Mabe of Stokesdale; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Hodges of Lexington, and LV Merritt of Rural Hall; former husband Clifford T. Mabe. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Allen/Mabe families at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Winston-Salem - Stan James, 83, died July 22, 2009 at his home following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family.
A native of Robeson County, he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Clark and Thomas Wheeler James. He was a WWII US Coast Guard Veteran. He was a contractor for many years. With his wife Beverly, he owned and operated Bev & Stan’s Decorating Service in Winston-Salem. He graduated from Duke Divinity School and had served as a Methodist Minister for a number of years. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Marjy Everett who died July 1, 2009. Survivors include his wife since their marriage on February 23, 1980 Beverly Marie Heinzen James of the home; daughter Kelly Parrish and Sammie of Germanton; son Steven James of Winston-Salem; stepchildren Nancy Wall and Don of Lexington, Jack Everett of Winston-Salem, Randy Everett of Colfax, Gary Everett and Deborah of Kernersville, and Tricia St. Amant and Randy of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Cameron Parrish, Christopher Parrish, Mike James, Daniel Everett, Jackie Everett, Jamie Everett, Amy Everett, Haley Everett, Sarah Jones and Anthony of Kernersville, Seth St. Amant, and Sharon St. Amant; sister Frankie Adams of Graham; and three beautiful great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 10AM Saturday at the church at the church, and also following the service at Salesian Hall of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Online condolences may be sent to the James family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be sent to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, c/o Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33607 or Holy Cross Catholic Church Building Fund, 616 S. Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284 Oak Ridge - Sherry Dale Tesch, 59, of Oak Ridge NC, passed-away Monday July 20, 2009 after short and hard battle with a rare form of cancer. She is the daughter of the late Jimmy and Blondell Kelly. She is survived by her best friend, and husband since the age of 13 Dale A. Tesch Sr. She was predeceased by her oldest brother Jimmy Wade Kelly who passed-away at young age. Online condolences may be sent to the Tesch family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Ellen Elizabeth Nelson Hanson, 41, went home to be with her Lord. Sunrise October 10, 1967, Sunset July 17, 2009. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you.” To be absent of the body, is to be present with the Lord. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at Noon on Tuesday July 21, 2009 at First Assembly of God in Winston-Salem, with Dr. Carl Miller officiating. Entombment will be in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of Nancy Ann Spainhour and Rufus William Nelson who survive. She was a member of the East Forsyth Class of ’85. Ellen was a devoted mother and loving wife. She had a heart-warming smile and a kind, humorous spirit. She had a big heart and a love that was unconditional. Ellen truly was extraordinary. “We love you Mom.” She was the wife of the late Danny Hanson who died January 31st of 2009. She also was preceded in death by her brother Craig Lane Nelson. Survivors include her daughter Jessa Ann Hanson of the home; son Caleb Lane Hanson of the home; her parents Nancy Ann and Rufus William Nelson of Walkertown; sister Lou-Ann Nelson of King; brothers Johnny A. Nelson and Debbie of Walnut Cove, and Thomas William Nelson and Robin of Kernersville. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Hanson/Nelson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Harold D. Jones, 93, died July 13, 2009 with his family at his side.
A native of Lapeer, Michigan, he was the son of the late Mae Morrison and Allen Jasper Jones. He was a WWII US Navy Veteran having served in the South Pacific. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was retired as National Safety Director after 43 years with Leaseway Trucking Company. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth Amelia Uren Jones who died in 1990. Survivors include his son Ronald D. Jones and his wife Janet of Kernersville; grandchildren David C. Jones and his wife Katherine, Stephen A. Jones, and Suzanne E. Brookshire and her husband John; great-grandchildren Rachel Elizabeth Jones and Jackson Alexander Jones; sisters Mary Chesley and her husband Paul, and Joy Kaczorowski. The family will visit with friends from Noon on Wednesday until time for the service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Jones family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - James Edward Garber, 71, went home to be with his Lord on July 9, 2009.
A native of Clayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charlotte Neff and Perry Melvin Garber. He was retired from ABF and Carolina Freight Trucking. He was a longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and was a member of Brother Frank’s Sunday School Class. He was a US Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his step-grandson Tyler Rayphole. Survivors include his loving wife of over 30 years Barbara Garber of the home; daughters Sharon Phillips of Clovis, California, and Brenda Washington of Las Vegas, Nevada; step-daughter Lisa Pfouts and Rob of Hahira, Georgia; step-sons James Rayphole and Michelle, Carwin Rayphole, Jr. and Sandi, and Sean Rayphole and Marti all of Belvidere, Illinois, and William Rayphole and Kimberly of Rockford, Illinois; sister Marilyn Boring and Jack of Lakeland, Florida, Virginia Curtiss and Albert of Arcunum, Ohio, and Betty Hart and Glenn of Vandalia, Ohio; brother Melvin Garber and Barbara of Centerville, Ohio; one grandchild and 10 step-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 10:00AM until time for the service on Monday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Garber family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Pearl Robbins McCuiston, 87, went home to be with her Lord on July 8, 2009. She fought a good fight and was surrounded by her loving family at her passing. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Friday July 10, 2009 at Pisgah United Methodist Church with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Grace Lucinda Fogle and Joseph Pinkney Robbins. She was a life long member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. Pearl was retired after many years with Adams Millis, but truly enjoyed her work as a coffee greeter at Hardee’s on S. Main Street. Anyone who knew her was blessed by her giving, serving, and loving spirit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Wayne McCuiston, and a sister Dorothy Reid. Survivors include her daughters Myrna McCuiston Whitley and Barry of Mocksville, and Barbara McCuiston Cleary Short and Richard of Pilot Mountain; sons Thomas McCuiston and Cherry of Asheboro, and James McCuiston and Helen Haire of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Brooke Cashion and Jake, Chuck Cleary, Andrea Whitley, Brian McCuiston and Ann-Marie, and Derek McCuiston and Elizabeth; step grandchildren Amanda Longworth and Nathan Short; great grandchildren Maddie Cashion and Emma McCuiston; step great-grandson Adam Short; sister Margaret Linville of Kernersville. The family will visit with friends from 7-9PM Thursday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the McCuiston family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Memorial Contributions may be made to Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2165 Pisgah Church Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Francis John Potter, 93, passed away peacefully, in his loving wife’s arms, on June 28, 2009.
A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Alice Bordeau and Joseph William Potter, Sr.. He was one of the original parish members of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He was a 1937 graduate of Harvard University. He was a WWII and a Korean War Veteran serving with the US Navy. Francis was a manufacturers sales representative for raw yarn. He was married in April of 1964 to Telia Elizabeth Chafin. Survivors include his loving wife of 45 years Telia C. Potter of Kernersville; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends from 10AM until time for the service on Friday at the church, and a reception will follow in the church hall. Online condolences may be sent to the Potter family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Eddie Harold Boggs, 56, went home to be with his Lord on June 26, 2009.
A native of Guilford County, Eddie was the son of the late Thelma Williams and Alton Dewey Boggs. Eddie, and his wife Diane, are the owners of Ghostriders Saloon in Elkin. Eddie living life for the moment, and cherishing each one, will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was also a US Army Veteran. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years Diane Thompson Boggs of Kernersville; daughters Hannah Christian Flener of Centertown, KY, Kimberly Renee Gonzales of Raleigh, and Cynthia Jo Mayo of Winston-Salem; sons Matthew Cain Flener of Centertown, KY, and Christopher Scott Paschal of Kernersville; sisters Hilda Boggs Hanrick and Dennis of Fayetteville, and Sylvia Ann Owens and Lenwood of Oak Ridge; mother in law Maude Cook Jefferson of Fries, VA; father in law Monroe Edward Thompson of High Point; grandchildren Yasmine, Gabrielle, and Alexis. The family will visit with friends from 4:00PM until 7:00PM Sunday at the First Christian Church. Online condolences, and special thoughts of Eddie, may be sent to the Boggs family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Patricia Smith Stafford Dibbi, 72, went home to be with her Lord on June 24, 2009. Graveside Services celebrating her life will be held 2:00PM Saturday at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ellis Rouse and Rev. Phil Bauguess officiating. She was born December 23, 1936 in Forsyth County, to Louella Matthews Smith who survives and the late Cyrus Paul Smith. She was a graduate of Robert B. Glenn High School Class of 1955, where she was president of the student body and Class Valedictorian. While at Glenn High School she was named All County Basketball Player, and she was a Santa Filomena honor graduate of the NC Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in the Class of 1958. She was retired in 1987, after 30 years of service, as an occupational Nurse with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was a docent at the Reynolda House and the historian with many records of her classes and her family. She was a longtime member of the Sedge Garden United Methodist Church. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother Wallace Paul Smith and her sister Linda Combs Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother Louella Matthews Smith of Kernersville; sister Kay Smith McEntire and her husband Jerry L. McEntire, Sr. of Kernersville; sister-in-law Sandi Smith; nieces Erin Gambrell Kangiser of Stockbridge, Georgia, and Krista Combs DesChamps of Wilmington; nephews Mark Smith of Kernersville, Stephen Smith of Anderson, S.C., Forrest Vance Gambrell of Winston-Salem, and Joel Combs of Charlotte; step-children Helene Erickson of Sweden, Valentina and Hilda Dibbi of Winston-Salem, and Sylvia and Bobby Callender of Winston-Salem; and a host of cousins, great-nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren, and extended family and friends who will miss her loving spirit, her joyous nature, her kindheartedness, and her fun. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Online condolences may be sent to the Dibbi/Smith family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Pat fought a valiant thirteen year battle which began with non-Hodgkins lymphoma, progressed with a stem-cell transplant, congestive heart failure, and ended with kidney/liver failure. The family appreciates the medical community at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Dr. Patricia Zekan, Dr. Betsy English, and the Cumadin Clinic at HealthCare and The Dialysis Center in Old Salem. Her devoted friends are valued and appreciated. In lieu of, or in addition to flowers, contributions may be sent to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or you may reflect Pat’s spirit with special acts of kindness to the people you meet. Kernersville - Alvin E. Davis, 80, died June 22, 2009. A memorial service for Alvin E. “Gene” Davis. Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4440 Jackson Blvd., Columbia, South Carolina. He will be interned in a family plot in the Society Hill LDS Cemetery, Society Hill, South Carolina. Alvin Eugene (Gene) Davis, Jr., 80, died Monday, June 22, 2009, of natural causes in Greensboro, NC. He is predeceased by his sweetheart wife June W. Davis. Gene was born May 1, 1929 in Alcoa, Tennessee, the son of the late Alvin E. Davis and Mary Lucinda Tallent Davis. Gene is survived by his four children: Deon Davis Haderlie of Stokesdale, N.C., Tanya Davis French of Walnut Creek, C.A., Piper Davis of Charleston, S.C., and Alvin (Vin) Eugene Davis, III of Alpharetta, G.A., and his twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister: Virginia Davis May of Sweetwater, TN and “kid-brother” Jeptha Houston (JH) Tallent of Decatur, AL. Gene was a loving husband for over 53 years of the late June Watson Davis. He was an avid family man and devoted father and grandfather. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1958 with a degree in Business Administration. He owned an independent insurance agency and retired in 1994. Gene was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and spent his last years serving at the Atlanta, Georgia and Columbia, S.C. temples. He led a life of great integrity and service to his community, church, and family. Gene requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or Humanitarian Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, c/o Bishop James F Stafford, 6704 Bugle Run Drive, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Please sign online guest book at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Virginia Peoples Hamlett, 77, died on June 21, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, June 24 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. A Private interment service will follow at Mt. Gur Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Arrie Purdue and Robert Peoples. She was retired from Hooker Furniture Company. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Neal Hamlett of Kernersville; sister, Bessie Bennett of Kernersville and several nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends Wednesday at the Funeral Home Chapel starting at 10:00 AM until time for the service. Online condolences may be sent to the Hamlett family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Billie B. Evans, 73, went home to be with her Lord on June 20, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her Life will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Triad Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Rob Decker and Rev. Tim Gerber officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Lafayette, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Vivian Juaneva Floyd and Albert Ethridge Bowman. She was retired from AT&T. Mrs. Evans was a member of Triad Baptist Church and had served as pianist for the Children’s Church for a long number of years. She also was the director of the Faithful Friends Group of the church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Sylvia Bowman. Survivors include her daughter Cindy Ramsey and Vince of Calabash, NC; sons Tony Evans of Bronston, Kentucky, and Andy Evans and Ashley of Lexington; grandchildren Tara, Drew, and Alex Evans, and Faith, Glory, and Vincent Ramsey. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Evans/Ramsey family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Memorial Contributions may be made to the Faithful Friends of Triad Baptist Church, c/o Triad Baptist Church, 1175 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Bobby Lee Simmons, 72, died June 20, 2009 following a long illness. He died at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday June 23, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville with Rev. Wes Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Opal Mae Tucker and Mitchell Simmons. He retired from Ashland Incorporated where he was the terminal manager for 25 years. Bobby graduated from High School in Colfax, and went one year at Oak Ridge Military Academy. He will be remembered as one of the best Baseball Pitchers from Colfax and the surrounding area. He enjoyed going to the beach every year on family vacations, walking up and down the beach, and looking for shells. He was loved, and will be missed, by his entire family. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother James Simmons. Survivors include his loving wife Virginia “Jenny” Pegg Simmons of the home; daughters Terri Atkins and her husband Devon, and Jennifer Simmons all of Greensboro; son Jeff Simmons and his wife Saundra of Lanesville, Indiana; grandchildren Shana Stovall and Scott, Chris Atkins and Katie, Alex Simmons, Kayla Simmons, Frankie Simmons, and Aaron Beck; three great-grandchildren; sisters Judy Westmoreland, and Linda Ricafrante and Frank; brothers Bill Simmons, Rex Simmons and Linda, Harold Simmons, and Joe Simmons and Linda. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday night at the funeral home and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the Simmons family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Flowers are welcome and memorial contributions may be sent to Community Home Care & Hospice, 322 N. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677 Oak Ridge - Frances Whitaker Allred, 92, passed away June 19, 2009 at her home in Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge is the town she was born, and returned to in 1962 after travels abroad and across the United States as an Army wife. Graveside Services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will visit with friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. She was born October 12, 1916 to the late C.Z. Whitaker and Lilly Belle Lyon Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ret. Army Major Paul C. Allred, Jr., three brothers Reginald Lyon Whitaker, Sr., William David Whitaker, Sr., and Rudolph Carlyle Whitaker, two sisters Carrie Elizabeth Kinnamon, and Margaret Whitaker Ferland, a nephew Reginald Lyon Whitaker, Jr., and a niece Carol Ferland Stimmel. Survivors include her loving daughters Frances Paulette Davis and her husband Phil of Sparta, Wisconsin, and Patsy Allred Garber and husband Don of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren Beth Davis and friend Lisa Green of Jensen Beach, Florida, Dale Davis and wife Amy of Waukesha, WI, and Patty Davis of LaCrosse, WI; four great-grandchildren Sydney Davis of Waukesha, WI, Austin, Cameron, and Alex Bever of LaCrosse, WI; two nieces and five nephews. She also leaves behind her special friend and “sister-in-life” Polly Dore` Donnell Wolfe (and her entire family), and loving nephew Charles Kinnamon and her faithful Caregiver and friend Carolyn Mayton. She will be remembered for her sweet and gracious manner, her love of flowers and nature, sewing, needlework, crafting, arrowhead hunting, antique collecting and refinishing, and passing on stories of her childhood and history of the community. She was loved by all who met her. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville, P.O. Box 2044, Kernersville, NC, 27285-2044, Community Meals on Wheels Ministry, 7924 Highfield Road, Summerfield, NC, 27358, or the charity of one’s choice. The family is especially thankful for the kindness of friends and neighbors which allowed for Frances to remain in her home. Also, thank you to the Ministry of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church for their support and blessings over the years. The family also acknowledges, and appreciates, the dedicated care and love shown to Frances by Home Instead services, especially Carolyn, Tammy Hood, Cyntha Mabe, and Marsha Ramsey. Special appreciation is expressed to the staff and volunteers of Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. Online condolences may be sent to the Allred/Whitaker family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Gladys Mae Robinette Goff, 82, went home to be with her Lord June 19, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her Life will be held at 11:00AM Monday June 22, 2009 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Dean and Rev. Dick Pridgen officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Wise, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Laura Daughtery and William Oscar Robinette. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was also a longtime member of the Kernersville Order of the Eastern Star. She was the wife of the late Delmer Goff, and was the mother of the late Kathi Kennedy. Survivors include her daughter Diane Goff Woolard of Kernersville; a very special niece Glenda Grant of Wake Forest; grandchildren Kyle Woolard, Jordan Kennedy, Andrew Woolard, and Taylor Kennedy all of Kernersville; son-in-law David Kennedy; and all very special sisters and brothers in laws, and nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Sunday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home and other times at her home. Online condolences may be sent to the Goff family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Memorial Contributions are asked to be made to the Union Grove Building and Grounds Fund, c/o Union Grove Baptist Church, 5424 Union Grove Road, Oak Ridge, 27310. Kernersville - Edwin Clyde Hill, 63, went home to be with his Lord on June 18, 2009.
A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Pauline Safrit and Arthur Clyde Hill. He was a US Navy Veteran and was retired from Branscomb Produce Company. He is survived by his loving wife Wanda Sue Stigall Hill of the home; one daughter Christy Lynn Mullins and her husband Patrick; sisters Renie Hill of Kernersville and Elaine Hill of High Point; brother Michael Hill and his wife Connie of Norwood; two grandsons Cole and Nathan; nephews David, Mark, and Andrew; niece Susan. The family will visit with friends from 10AM until time for the service on Saturday at the church. Mr. Hill’s body will lie in state at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home until taken to the church for the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to the Hill family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.comKernersville, NC - Violet Vogt Ackerman, 90, passed away on June 12, 2009 following an extended illness. Funeral Services celebrating her Life will be held at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Monday June 15, 2009 at 2:00PM. A native of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Caspar and Frederick William Vogt. She had lived for 64 years in Mifflin, PA, and later in New Castle for 23 years. She had resided for the last three years in Kernersville, NC to be with her son John and his family. She had worked for 20 years at Lincoff’s Jewelry in Homestead, PA. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband John Richard Ackerman and sisters Catherine Wamboldt and Wilma George. Survivors include her sons John R. Ackerman and Judith of Kernersville, and Fredrick W. Ackerman and Renee of Philadelphia, PA; sister Betty Lee of Cresco, PA; seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Saturday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville, NC, and following the service at the cemetery in Pennsylvania on Monday. Online condolences may be sent to the Ackerman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Betty Jo Howell Davis, 66, died June 9, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held 6:00PM Saturday June 13, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. A native of Pensacola, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Odie Brannon and Olin Howell. She was retired from the Escambia County, Florida Sheriffs Department Survivors include her daughters Sheila Wheeler and her husband John of Winston-Salem, and Lisa Snow of Duluth, Georgia; grandchildren Matt, Josh, and Cameron Wheeler, and Brooks White, and Ashton and Antoine Snow; great-grandchildren Jocelyne, Bo, Gabriel, and Peyton Wheeler. Online condolences may be sent to the Davis family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Marion Teresa Goodman, 71, died June 7, 2009 following an extended illness. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at her Graveside in Salisbury National Veterans Cemetery, Salisbury, NC at 2:00PM on Tuesday June 9, 2009. A native of Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Helen Moritz and Stanley Joseph Skroski. She was the wife of the late Arthur Jack Goodman who died in 2006. Survivors include her daughter Anna T. Scopellite and Anthony of W. Keansburg, New Jersey; son Lawrence Ruvolo and Francisca of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Anthony and Charles Dwyer, and Brian and Christopher Ruvolo; step children Richard, Karen, and Beth; and certainly not to forget her “Penny”. The family will visit with friends from Noon until 12:30PM Tuesday at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Goodman/Ruvolo family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Ashley Elaine Wanatt, 21, left her home here and went to her new home in Heaven on June 6, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 6:00PM Wednesday June 10, 2009 at Calvary Chapel of the Triad in Kernersville. A native of Broome County, New York, she was the daughter of Theresa Alice Buchler and John Allison Wanatt, II of the home. Ashley was an avid collector of “Cabbage Patch babies”, and she also loved to collect Bibles. She was a bundle of energy from the moment she awakened, until she lay down at night to sleep. Her cheerful demeanor, and friendly greeting, melted the hearts of everyone who knew her. Survivors include her parents Theresa “Terry” and John A. “Jack” Wanatt, II of the home; sister Leslie of the home; brother Nicholas of Raleigh; maternal grandmother Lucille Buchler of Owego, NY; paternal grandparents John A. and Marilyn T. Wanatt of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to the Wanatt family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Stokes County, c/o Patsy Bridges, local coordinator, 1151 Cypress Circle, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106. Winston-Salem - Nehemiah Ielizjah McQueen, infant son of Shequia McQueen died June 3, 2009. Kernersville - Herman John Sansweet, 86, died June 1, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services. Kernersville – Ava Lee Banks Spangler, 74, of Belews Creek Road in Walkertown, went home to be with her Lord on June 1, 2009. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday June 3, 2009 at her Graveside at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Helen Israel and Gaither Barry Banks. She was also preceded in death by her husband Art Spangler. Survivors include her sisters Ida Mae Pate of Kernersville, Shirley Gosnell and Harley of Hickory, and Gail Gray and George of Dayton, Tennessee; brothers Donald Banks of Walkertown, and Larry Banks and Ann of Lexington. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Spangler family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Robin Ann Price Gordon, 46, died May 28, 2009. Services celebrating her Life will be held 4:00PM Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Pleasant Fork Baptist Church, 1412 Pleasant Fork Church Road, Winston-Salem, with Dr. Robert Long officiating. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Mae Black and Robert Clinton Price. She was a nursing assistant for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother David Price. Survivors include her son Ricky Gordon and Zera of Kernersville; grandchildren Raina and William Gordon; sisters Beverly Long and Wanda Hill; brothers Clinton and Wayne Price. Online condolences may be sent to the Gordon/Price family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Mari Lynne Shaw Rendleman, 57, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 following several months of critical illness. Services Celebrating her Life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday May 30, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rob Decker. A native of Orange County, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Thomas Shaw, Sr. and Anne Leonora Babb Shaw who survives. She was a member of Triad Baptist Church and a Breast Cancer Survivor. She was an active supporter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In addition to her mother Anne Shaw she is survived by her loving husband of almost 25 years Edward C. “Chuck” Rendleman of the home; daughter Leigh Bucklab and Brad of Statesville; sons Joe Benton of California, Andy Benton of Orlando, Florida, and John Rendleman of Kernersville; grandchildren Nick and Chloe Benton, and Miles Bucklab; sisters Beth Russell and Tim, and Amy Luce and Andy all of Georgia; brother Tom Shaw, Jr. and Doris of Winchester, Virginia. The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Online condolences may be sent to the Rendleman/Shaw family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Memorial contributions are asked to be sent to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, c/o Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas, 75244. Kernersville - Elsie Dinsmore Vogler Petticord, 87, died May 20, 2009 at Britthaven Nursing Facility. Funeral Services celebrating her Life will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Pisgah United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime member, with Pastor Rev. Harry Sammons officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Della Blanch Ketner Vogler and Ernest Esker Vogler. She was the wife of the late Frank Keelen Petticord, Jr., and was also preceded in death by her daughter Rebecca Petticord Flynt. Survivors include her son Larston Petticord and his wife Fran of Kernersville; sister Esther Treadway of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Andrew Flynt and his wife Amy, Lars Petticord, Ryan Petticord Hutchins and her husband Jeff; great-grandchildren Keelen Flynt, and Caleb Flynt. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Petticord/Flynt family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Kernersville - Margaret Mattis Kopetski, 91, died Saturday May 16, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Services Celebrating her Life will be held at 7:00PM Tuesday May 19, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Speaks officiating. Inurnment will follow in Ocean County Memorial Park, in Toms River, New Jersey. A native of Freeland, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Mary Gamec and John Mattis. She was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Joseph Kopetski. Survivors include her son Michael Kopetski and his wife Nancy of Kernersville; sisters Elizabeth Bisset of Succasuna, New Jersey, and Helen White of Lakewood, New Jersey; granddaughters Jennifer Kopetski and Laura Kopetski. Online condolences may be sent to the Kopetski family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107. Walkertown - Jimmie Glenn Huffman, 53, died unexpectedly May 16, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at Noon on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel in Kernersville. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. A native of Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Raymond Winfield Huffman and Glenda Lavern Shepherd Huffman who survives. Survivors in addition to his mother are his daughter Melisa Bailey of Concord; sons Raymond Glenn Huffman and Jennifer of Trinity, Jimmy Glenn Huffman and Lynn of Walkertown, and Ronald Clarence Huffman and Laura of Warren, Ohio; grandchildren Devin, Molly, Nathaniel, Hayleigh, and Junior; sisters Laura Ann Rogers, Gloria Crawford, Marie Shaver, Robin Fulk, Ellen McGilvary, and Alice Hernandez; and brother Robert “Bobby” Huffman. The family will visit with friends Monday evening from 6-8PM at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Huffman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Anne Hueglin, 65, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on May 14, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Saturday May 16, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tustin O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Gardner and Robert Frederick Hueglin. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. John’s University in New York and received her Masters Degree from Hunter College. She received her PhD from the University of Munich. She lived in Nuremburg and Munich, Germany for over 39 years, teaching English to German college students. She recently retired and moved to Kernersville to be closer to her family. Anne was loved by an extended network of friends and relatives both in the United States and Europe. Survivors include her sisters Maureen and Kathleen Hueglin, and Deborah Lawrence and her husband Paul all of Kernersville; brothers Daniel Hueglin and his wife Jo Ellen of Pennsylvania, and Robert Hueglin and his wife Nancy of Texas; nephews and nieces Shawn, Elizabeth, Alex, Heather, Holly, and Brian; grand nephews Jonathan and Cooper. The family will receive friends from 9:00AM Saturday until time for the service at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Hueglin family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorials may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Court, Greensboro, NC, 27401. Kernersville - Margaret Hueglin Marron, 89, died September 22, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM, Monday, September 26, 2005 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tustin O.S.F.S. officiating. Interment will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at the St. Charles Cemetery in Long Island, NY. A native of New York, she was the daughter of the late Annie McDonough and Walter Gabriel Gardner. She was a retired practical nurse serving private duty at hospitals in both New York and Florida. She later married the late Patrick Joseph Marron. Survivors include her daughters Maureen Hueglin and Kathleen Hueglin both of Kernersville, and Anne Hueglin of Munich, Germany; sons Robert Hueglin and his wife Nancy of Dallas, Texas and Daniel Hueglin and his wife Joellen of Lynbrook, NY; step children James Marron, Thomas Marron, and Margaret O’Leary; 6 grand children and 13 step grand children. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:30PM on Sunday at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home and other times at the home, 420 Drayton Place. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbiettes, c/o Holy Cross Catholic church, 616 South Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 Kernersville - David A. Prim, Sr., 57, died unexpectedly April 24, 2009 following a short, heart-related, illness. Funeral Services celebrating his Life will be held at 6:00PM Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the First Christian Church where he was a member. A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Dorothy Irene Hale and Billie Anderson Prim. He was an independent sales representative for 20 years and retired in 2001. He was a member of the Kernersville Masonic Lodge 669 AF & AM. He had been an avid Coach for the Kernersville Little League, and had coached Palomino League as well. He was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Prim Royall. Survivors include his loving, caring, and supportive wife of 39 years Bertha Prim of the home; daughter Leigh Ann Essick and her husband Gary of Kernersville; son David Prim, Jr. and his wife Mindy of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Hanna Cobb, Kayte Evans, and Haidyn Essick all of Kernersville, and Jake Prim, Wess McKnight, Adam McKnight, and Ashley Herrin and her husband Matt all of Winston-Salem; great grandson Cohen Herrin of Winston-Salem. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Thursday evening. Online condolences may be sent to the Prim family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to First Christian Ministries, 1130 N. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Rural Hall - Brenda Kay Kirby, 52, died Thursday, April 23, 2009. Arrangements are incomplete at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral and Cremation Services. Colfax - Virginia Chandler Blackburn, 91, went home to be with her Lord on April 24, 2009. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Tuesday April 28, 2009 at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church where she had been a longtime member. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Colfax, she was the daughter of the late Addie Leah Lyons and Charlie James Chandler. She was retired from Western Electric Company. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years John Fay Blackburn; her children William Fay Blackburn, Bynum Earl Blackburn, Carl Wayne Blackburn, and Sylvia Blackburn Linville; sisters Ruth Atkins and Leora Blackburn; brothers Edwin, John, Charles, Bynum, and William Chandler. Survivors include her daughter Heather Rene Lawson; daughter-in-law Debbie Paschal Blackburn; sister-in-law Maurice Ford; grandchildren Dawn(Jerry) Sailors, Denise(Ezra) Allen, Sina(Willis)Tuttle, Stephanie(Randy) Slater, and Jon(Heather) Linville; eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and all those people whose life had been touched by her love. 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 Blackburn family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Winston-Salem - Lillian Jewell Williams Summey, 82, died Tuesday April 21, 2009 at her home following a brief illness due to lung cancer. She was born August 7, 1926, in Max Meadows, Virginia to the late Herman K. and Sadie Shaw Williams. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in Woodlawn, Virginia, in 1943. She later graduated from Radford College in Radford, Virginia in 1946. She was a First Grade Teacher in Hillsville, Virginia, and retired from the Winston-Salem Journal Newspaper’s Circulation Department. Mrs. Summey was preceded in death by her sons Joe, Steve and Bob Summey. Their hometown was the United States of America as their father had chosen a military career. Survivors include her daughter Linda and her husband Alan Nichols, of Belews Creek, NC; brother Robert H. Williams and his wife Virginia (Ginnie Lee) of Rocky Mount, VA; sister Jean Kirby of Lewisburg PA and formerly of Wilkesboro, NC. Online condolences may be sent to the Summey family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . At her request, make donations to the Celeste Park, c/o Finance Dept, Town Hall, 345 Donald Ave, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 She requested Cremation. A private burial at a later date will be held at Monte Vista Cemetery in Galax, VA. The family offers special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at WFUBMC, Gentiva, and Hospice of Forsyth. Oak Ridge - Roberto Carlos Sanchez, 27, died April 20, 2009 following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Thursday, April 23, 2009, at First Christian Church with Pastor Pete Kunkle officiating. Entombment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Hardee County, Florida, he was the son of Maria Elena Sanchez and Gumaro Sanchez who survive. Carlos fought a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy and was an inspiration to all who knew him. Survivors include his mother Maria Sanchez of the home; father Gumaro Sanchez of South Carolina; brothers Victor Sanchez and his wife Rachel of Kernersville, and Juan Sanchez of the home. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Sanchez family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Raymond “Ray” Poteat, 76, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
A native of Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Florence Carpenter and Lawrence Poteat. He was a US Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Ray’s Food Center in Winston-Salem for 28 years. After retirement, he worked at Friedland Moravian Church for a number of years. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother Clayton Poteat. Survivors include his loving wife Mazie Haynes Poteat of the home; daughters LeeAnn Crouse and her husband Danny of Kernersville, and Kelly Widener and her husband Tim of Clemmons; sons Barry Poteat of Lexington, and Todd Poteat of the home; his grandchildren who loving referred to him as “Poppie” include Amy Crouse Barbee and her husband Russell, Leslie Tran and her husband Bowie, Jamie Widener, Lance Widener, Corey Widener, Melody Widener, and Nichole Poteat; sisters Sarah Scott of Providence, Carolyn Fortner and Helen Cousins both of Danville, VA; brother Harold Poteat of Danville, VA. The family will visit with friends at the home of LeeAnn and Danny Crouse following the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to the Poteat family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Winston-Salem - Walter Joseph McGowan, 82, died April 8, 2009.
Mr. McGowan was born in Manhattan, NY and was raised in St. Albans, NY. He was the son of the late Margaret Corrigan and Martin James McGowan. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a WWII US Army Veteran. He was retired from the Food Service Industry. He previously had been employed by Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and Szabo Food Service. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his grandson Charles Michael McGowan Jr., and brothers Martin James McGowan and William Francis McGowan. Survivors include his wife Frances Yeatts McGowan of the home; daughters Fran Petticord and Larston of Kernersville, Maureen Pileggi and Barry of Winston-Salem; sons Marty McGowan and Mike McGowan of Winston-Salem, and Joe McGowan of Clemmons; sisters Mary deBouthillier of Winston-Salem, Helen Nugent and William of Worcester, MA, Kathleen McNamara and John of Manchester, Connecticut; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30PM, Monday evening April 13, 2009, at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. A Rosary service will follow at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church or Hospice of Forsyth. Kernersville - Harry George Munger, 93, passed away April 7, 2009. Graveside Services will be held at 4:00PM Friday April 10, 2009 at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory with Rev. Dale Hilton officiating. Harry George Munger was born May 4, 1915 in Newburgh, NY. He outlived his wife Aletta Henrietta Munger(Troast), and his brothers Charles and John R., and sisters Florence and Margaret. He was the son of the late Margaret C. Rusk and Harry C. Munger. He was truly loved and will be missed. Survivors include his son George H. Munger and his wife Wilhelmina of Canberra, Australia; grandson Paul C. Munger and his wife Kelly M. Hamilton Munger; great grandchildren Samuel J. and Rachel M. Munger of Adelaide, Australia. The family will visit with friends from 3:00PM until 3:45PM Friday at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Munger family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Raymond Junior “R.J.” Willard, 58, died April 6, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Friday April 10, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 2:00PM Friday in the Willard family plot in Mt. Airy. A native of Surry County, he was the son of the late Mary Ann Davis and Jerry Bernard Willard. He was preceded in death by his sister Georgia Payne, and brothers Roger and Paul. Survivors include his wife Judy Hicks Willard of the home; daughters Karen Willard of Lexington, and Angela Couch of Kernersville; son Johnny Willard and Amy of Yadkinville; brothers Russell, Robert, and Dennis Willard all of Mt. Airy; grandchildren Brian, Kayla, Zackary, Jaime, Brandy, Amanda, Stephanie, Alicia, Joey, Rachel, Colby, Grace, Danielle, Destiny, and Matthew; and great-grandson Corbin. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Willard family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .
Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was in Lowe’s Memorial Cemetery. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather William Shaw and paternal great grandfather Vernell Martin. Survivors include his parents Jessica Martiere and Delvin Shaw; sisters Destiny and Desiree Shaw, and Alexis Davis; brother Jeremiah Davis; maternal grandparents Dottie and Loren Andrews of Winston-Salem; maternal great- grandparents Roy and Jackie Harding of Winston-Salem; paternal grandmother Peggy Shaw of Greer, SC: paternal great-grandmother Naomi Martin of Kernersville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Online condolences may be sent to the Shaw family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - James Edwin “Jim” Lockwood, 94, died April 4, 2009. A native of Fairfield, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Annie Elizabeth Krouse and Edwin Franklin Lockwood. He was retired from Dupont Chemicals in Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Genevieve Markle Lockwood and his close friend Frances Joyce Lemar who died in January 25, 2009. Survivors include his son Mel Lockwood and Jackie of Greensboro; granddaughter Kristen Sluder and Matthew and their son Dalton; also close family friends Terry and Cheryl Kiger. Online condolences may be sent to the Lockwood family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memories of Jim will be shared with friends, and family, at a later date and time that will be posted on the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home website. Walnut Cove - Ruth Honaker, 49, went home to be with her Lord on April 4, 2009. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 1:00PM Tuesday April 7, 2009 at Welcome Door Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Pinnix officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. Survivors include her loving husband Charles “Chub” Honaker of the home; daughters Tammy Clifton and Jessica Absher; son Shannon Green; granddaughters Serenity Green and Arionna Clifton; grandson Zachary Clifton; sisters Mary, Teresa, and Robin; brothers Freddie and Allen. The family will visit with friends from 11:00AM until time for the service on Tuesday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to the Honaker family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - James Lee Pegram, 81, passed away April 4, 2009, surrounded by his family, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral Services celebrating his Life will be held at 6:30PM Tuesday evening at the Kernersville Wesleyan Church with Rev. Phil Hulen officiating. Family interment services will be held on Wednesday at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Ethel Mayone Hendrix and Oliver Cromwell Pegram. He was employed for more than 30 years at Wysong & Miles. In addition to his parents he also was preceded in death by his loving wife Velna Hull Pegram, sisters Pauline and Minnie, brothers Pat, Marvin, Robah Lee, Odell, and Clayton Pegram. Survivors include his sons and daughters in laws Jimmie Pegram and Brenda of Kernersville, and Sammy Pegram and Mary Anne of King; grandchildren Michelle Pegram, Marcus Pegram and Heather, Amanda Gwyn and Johnathan, and Justin Pegram; great-grandchildren Matthew, Jaylin, Ethan, and Brandon. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Tuesday evening. Online condolences to the Pegram family may be sent to www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. “Special thanks goes out to Johnny and Linda, and Buddy and Linda for all their assistance during these difficult times.” Kernersville - Betty Jean Wilkerson, 67, died April 4, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held 10:00AM Tuesday April 7, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vernon McDaniel officiating. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Grace Pauline Hood and Clarence Gaston Westbrook. She was retired as office manager of Lowe’s Foods. Survivors include her husband Dennis Chase Wilkerson of the home; daughter Amy James of Kernersville; sons Dennis Chase Wilkerson, Jr. and his wife Benedita of Ontario, Canada, and Christopher Andrew Wilkerson and his wife Lindsey of Kernersville; six grandchildren Travis, Caitlin, Joshua, Kira, Ethan, and Reagan. The family will receive friends following the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Wilkerson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Stephen Demeter, 67, died March 24, 2009 after a short illness. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 3:00PM Sunday March 29, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lucille Herman and Stephen John Demeter. He was a graduate of the Barberton Ohio High School Class of 1960. He received his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green University in Ohio. He was retired from Goodyear Aerospace. He was an assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop 109 in Barberton, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Demeter of the home; brother Terry Demeter of Carrollton, Ohio; daughters Cathy Perrine of N. Lawrence, Ohio, Karen Ellis of Akron, Ohio, and Brenda Kuhl and her husband William of Winston-Salem; son Michael Perrine of McKinney, Texas; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family will visit with friends from 2:00PM Sunday until time for the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Demeter family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to one’s local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Winston-Salem - Helen M. Johnson, born June 28, 1924 died March 24, 2009 at the home of her daughter Sharon Hailstalk. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 7:00PM Saturday March 28, 2009 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Forestville, Maryland. A native of Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Pearl Bidgell and Howard Gray. Survivors include her daughter Sharon Hailstalk and her husband Leslie of the home; son Allen P. Johnson, Sr. The family will receive friends from 6PM Saturday until time for the service at the Kingdom Hall. Online condolences may be sent to the Johnson/Hailstalk family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday at Main Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Jeff Patterson, Rev. Rick Carter, and Rev. Lynn Rhoades officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery and Military Graveside Rites will be provided by the 11th District Memorial Honor Guard from Clemmons. Grady was born April 2, 1923 in Forsyth County to the late Leva Lucille Dean Kirkman and G.O. Kirkman. A lifelong native of Kernersville, he graduated from Kernersville High School. He enlisted for WWII military service on November 26, 1942. He was stationed in Florida and Pearl Harbor, and served in the US Naval Aviation, where he was a gun-air school instructor and a link trainer. He was discharged in 1946. He built and operated Kirkman’s Grill during the 1950’s, and he was retired from Proctor & Gamble in Greensboro in 1988. He loved music, playing his guitar, and especially enjoyed performances by his children. He was an avid golfer and was proud of his five hole-in-ones. He was ever loyal to Veteran activities and performed many hours of military funerals with the 11th District Memorial Honor Guard. He loved his church, Main Street United Methodist Church, and was excited to be able to attend a few times after his health had begun to fail.
Survivors include his loving wife of sixty years Ann Naylor Kirkman of the home; daughter Julie Jones and her husband Chris Hedrick of Cornelius; son Steve Kirkman and his wife Annie of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren Lauren Jones, and Jonathan Jones and Carmen, Cecilia and Josephine Kirkman; great granddaughter Fiona Jones; sisters Bernice Roberson, Betty Idol and Boots, Lucille Barrow, and Carol Hobson; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Kirkman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . The family requests that special memories and “Grady stories” be shared online as well. The family respectfully requests that any memorials be sent to the Main St. United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. “The family will be forever grateful to his caregivers for the past year, Bobbie Harrison, Jamie Martinez, and Catherine Jones. They were very dear to him.” Kernersville - Lewis Douglas Mitchell, 73, died March 18, 2009 at The GrayBrier Nursing & Retirement Center in Trinity.
A native of Globe, Arizona, he was the son of the late Winona Luthy and Alvin S. Mitchell. He was a sales engineer and was retired from the Krueger Manufacturing Company in Tucson, AZ. He was a Korean War US Marine Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife Agnes Marie Stephens Mitchell of Kernersville; daughters Debi Grant and her husband Bruce, and Karen Lunceford all of Kernersville; sons Steve Mitchell and his wife Kellie of Tucson, AZ, and Ken Mitchell and his wife Jennifer of Kernersville; grandchildren Christina and Alyssa Flores, Shane Lunceford and wife Kelly, Sarah Lunceford, Jacob Mitchell and Lacy Mitchell, Melady Anderson and her husband Jason, April Mitchell, Ben Mitchell, and Dylan Mitchell. Online condolences may be sent to the Mitchell family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com .
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00PM Tuesday March 17, 2009 at First Christian Church with Brett’s pastor Billy Norris officiating. Interment service will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Forsyth County, Brett fought a valiant fight against Leukemia. He was an avid Duke fan and loved sports. He was a student at Walkertown Elementary School and leaves behind a throng of faithful friends who have supported him, and his family, throughout his illness. Survivors include his mother and father of the home; sister Baylee Ann Bowden and brother Seth Nathaniel Bowden both of the home; maternal grandparents Carolyn and Jerry Carr of Winston-Salem; maternal great grandfather Marvin C. Brisson of Kernersville; paternal grandmother Gloria Ann Hatley and Larry of Granite Falls; paternal grandfather Richard E. Bowden, Jr. and Brenda of Kernersville; paternal great grandmother Odessa Massingale of Granite Falls. The family will receive friends from 5-8PM Monday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home and other times at the home. Online condolences may be sent to the Bowden/Carr family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be sent to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or to the charity of one’s choice. “Thank you to the medical staff at Brenner Children’s Hospital, Duke University Children’s Hospital, Hospice Home Care, and Forsyth Pediatrics. Thank you to all our family, friends and organizations that have been supportive during the past year.” Walkertown - Miss Leona Jane Dillon, 82, went home to be with her Lord on March 14, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Autrey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She was born January 30, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Minnie Blanche Long and Julius Franklin Dillon. She was a life-long member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Walkertown Civic Club. She was preceded in death by her brothers Milton and Malcolm Dillon, brother-in-law Levi Amos, and great-nephew Stephen Amos II. She is survived by her loving sister and caregiver Alma Lee Amos of the home; she is also survived by her nephews and nieces, all of Walkertown, Stephen and Ginger Amos, Jerry and Cindy Amos, Karen and Jeff Watson, Wendell and Rae Amos, Ryan Amos, Caitlin Amos, Jacob Watson, Loren Amos, and Austin Amos. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until time for the service at the church on Sunday. Online condolences may be sent to the Dillon/Amos family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Morris Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 57, Walkertown, NC, 27051.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Monday at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. She was born July 24, 1932, in Stokes County, to the late Lonie Hicks Duggins and William Jennings Duggins. She was a longtime member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. She was retired from AMP Inc. after 25 years of service. She was the wife of the late A.J. McBride, Sr.. In addition to her husband and parents, she also was preceded in death by sisters Mabel Smith and Ruby “Doll” Duggins, and brothers William Lewis Duggins and P.D. Hanes Duggins. Survivors include her sons Andy “AJ” McBride and Kathy of Kernersville, and Michael McBride of Kernersville; grandsons Brandon McBride and wife Christy of Kernersville, and Cody McBride of King; great grandson Andrew Payton McBride; sister Peggy Duggins of Walnut Cove, and Eleanor Jefferys and Grady of Summerfield. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Sunday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the McBride family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, or to Gospel Light Baptist Church. “The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to all the staff of the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice in Winston-Salem.”
Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday March 15, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Kernersville. Interment will follow in Bunker Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will fellowship with friends following the interment services from 3:30-5:30 Sunday at the Harmon House, 149 S. Main Street in Kernersville. He was born April 21, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Wayne Kirkman and Judith Arlene Stafford(Kirkman) who survives. Wendell was an avid golfer and a voracious reader. He was employed by Bob Dunn Jaguar as warranty administrator in Greensboro. He was a Service Advisor Guild member and was a Master Service Advisor of Jaguar of North America. Survivors include his loving children Sarah Elisabeth “Beth” Kirkman of Greensboro, and Robert “Brooks” Kirkman and Sara of Camp Lejuene, NC; his mother Judith Stafford; grandmother Madie Dull Dean of Kernersville; grandchildren Charlie and Madison Kirkman; sisters Lisa Kirkman Horne and Glenn of Pinnacle, Dana Kirkman Casper and Robbie of Clemmons, Cathy Kirkman Conley and Burt of Winston-Salem, and Robin Kirkman Thompson and Alan of Walkertown; the mother of his children Penny Harrell of Kernersville; he was “Uncle Wink” to William Nathan Horne and Christy, and Laura Horne East and Jamie; and numerous life-long friends, co-workers, cousins, and extended family. The family will visit with friends from 5-8PM Saturday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street in Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Kirkman family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Wayne Paul Porter, 67, died March 12, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday March 14, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carlee Stallard officiating. Interment, with full honors bestowed by the Kernersville Fire Department, will follow in Mt. Gur Cemetery. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Elvira Jeanette Bradshaw and Paul Thomas Porter. He was retired from the Town of Kernersville. He had served as a fireman for 12 years and was Fire Chief for the Town of Kernersville for 10 years. He was also retired from the Army National Guard and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife Sue Parrish Porter of the home; daughter Paula Carr and her husband Tony of Raleigh; sons Christopher Porter and his wife Ami of Huntersville, and Micheal Porter of Kernersville; grandson Matthew Logan Walter who was “Paw Paws” little buddy; sisters Patsy Blake of Thomasville, Nancy Wall and Wayne of High Point, Shirley Wyatt of Burlington, Mary Austin and Henry of Asheboro, Vickie Micheal and Ricky of Burlington, and Ann Presson and Sam of Supply; brother David Porter and Gail of Burlington; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Friday night at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Porter family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Colfax - Sadie Lee Long Ray, 89, passed away peacefully from this life on March 6, 2009. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00PM Monday March 9, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Colfax Ward with Bishop James Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Guilford County, she was born December 23, 1919 to the late Sadie Frazier and William Henry Long. She was the wife of the late Samuel Moody Ray, to whom she was married on March 23, 1940. They were later sealed in the Washington, DC Temple. She was retired from Gilbarco and a homemaker. Mrs. Ray was very active for many years at her church and held numerous positions within the church. She also spent many hours sewing garments for abused children in the community. Survivors include her sons and daughters in-law Dr. Jeffery Ray and Toni of Mt. Airy, and William Michael Ray and Dianne of Colfax; four grandsons Michael Todd Ray, Chris Brandon Ray, Samuel Adam Ray, and Jacob Taylor Ray; she also had numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. 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 Ray family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Cheryl Marlene Fulton - November 23, 1956-March 1, 2009. Services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday March 4, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Our beloved sister, Cheryl Fulton departed this world on March 1, 2009 and went to be in a better place free of pain. She was born in Long Branch, NJ and graduated Hillsborough High School in New Jersey before joining the Army. After serving overseas, she returned home and became a registered nurse. She had friends all across the country, many of whom affectionately called her “Sunshine” because of the love and amity she brought into their lives. She will be especially missed, but never forgotten by her sister Margaret Mather of Madison, CT, and her brother William Longyard of Winston-Salem, NC. We will see you in every sunrise. The family will visit with friends following the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Kernersville - Dr. Natalie Elizabeth Hicks Green died February 28, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday March 4, 2009 at the Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church in Durham with Rev. Forest Gale and Rev. John Connor officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She was born on July 22, “and a lady would never tell you the year”, in Lockhart, South Carolina, to the late Elizabeth Feemster and Robert L. Hicks. She was a graduate of N.C. State University, received her Master of Arts in Teaching from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and received her PH.D in Math & Science from Carolina Christian College. She was professor of the engineering math department at NC State University and also at UNC-G and Bennett’s College in Greensboro. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point. She was preceded in death by her husband Garland M. Green. Survivors include her daughter Amanda Connor and her husband Larry of Kernersville; nephew Robert Larrison, Sr.; and great-nephew Robert Larrison, Jr.. The family will visit with friends from 5:30PM until 7PM Tuesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, and also at the church prior to and following the service on Wednesday. The body will lie in state at the church for 45 minutes prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be sent to the Green/Connor family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Marilyn Joyce Proctor Bryant, 78, went home to be with her Lord on February 27, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday March 3, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Kernersville with Dr. Steve Martin officiating. Interment services will follow at 4:00PM Tuesday at the Pineview City Cemetery in Rocky Mount, NC. Mrs. Bryant was born April 4, 1930 in Nash County to the late Effie Gold and Thad Thomas Proctor. She was the wife of the late William Paul Bryant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kernersville. She was affectionately called “Maw Maw” and was not only a loving, but a remarkable, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her son William Richard Bryant. Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Rackley and her husband Tim of Kernersville; grandchildren Timothy Bryant Rackley and his wife Angie of Kernersville, Karen Jeanette Rackley of Loughborough, England, and William Patrick Bryant and his wife Jamie of Greenville, SC; great grandchildren Matthew Bryant Rackley, Emily Michelle Rackley, and William Mason Bryant. The family will visit with friends from 6-8PM Monday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter 9035 Foxlair Drive, Kernersville. Online condolences may be sent to the Bryant/Rackley family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, or First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst Drive, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - William F. Muller, 61, went home to be with his Lord on February 4, 2009.
Mr. Muller was born January 10, 1948 to Charlotte Anne North Muller and the late Otto William Frederick Muller, Jr.. He was a native of Daytona Beach, Florida and was a retired police officer. He had risen to the rank of Sgt. within the police department and had worked in several jurisdictions in the Florida area. He was a Vietnam US Army Veteran and received the Bronze Star Medal as well as several other citations of honor. A kind and generous man, William was certainly devoted to his family. He was always helping others, volunteering his time to Youth league sports and particularly his son’s teams. In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by his brother Bruce. Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife Gina Porcelli Muller of the home; daughter Sara Elizabeth Adams of Ormond, FL; son Brian Scott Muller and his wife Becky of Greensboro; mother Charlotte Muller of Edgewater, FL; sister Linda Moore of New Smyrna, FL; brother Gil Muller of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Abby Adams, and Caden and Addison Muller. The family will visit with friends immediately following the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Muller family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to The Shepherd Center, P.O. Box 2044, Kernersville, NC, 27285-2044. Kernersville - Henry Venner Valli, 82, went home to be with his Lord on February 3, 2009.
A native of Wakefield, Michigan, he was the son of the late Eda Marie Johnson and Venner Isaac Valli. He was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and was involved with several groups and classes at the church. He held a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and a Masters Degree in Education. He was a teacher and counselor for a number of years prior to his retirement. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Henry was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley Mae Small Valli. He is survived by his two daughters--Faith Lynne Fitz-Gerald and her husband Michael of Orion, MI, and Heather Rae Valli of Carrboro; as well as grandchildren Ryan Michael and Elizabeth Mae “Libby” Fitz-Gerald. The family will visit with friends from 5 until 7PM on Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Valli/Fitz-Gerald family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Patricia Mandeville, 70, died February 1, 2009. Services Celebrating her Life will be held at 6:00PM Thursday at the Main Street United Methodist Church Chapel with Rev. Rick Carter officiating. A native of Spencer, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Bertha Groth and Clare Wesley Parsons. She graduated from the Spencer High School and was retired as a nurse. She was a volunteer for The Shepherd Center in Kernersville. She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Seekers Class and the Woman’s Circle #2 of the church. Survivors include her daughters Michelle M. Wilburn of Kernersville and Susan Bischel and her husband Tom of Farmington, Minnesota; her loving grandchildren Emily Wilburn, Taylor and Lily Bischel. The family will visit with friends following the service at the church on Thursday. Online condolences may be sent to the Mandeville/Wilburn family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to Main Street United Methodist Church, c/o Bus Ministry Fund, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284.
Funeral Services celebrating his Life will be held 2:00PM Tuesday February 3, 2009 at First Assembly of God in Winston-Salem with Dr. Carl Miller officiating. Private entombment will be held at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. This is only a temporary parting. Many people knew and loved Danny. He was the kind of friend a friend would like to have. Danny led a self-less life and always thought of others first. He never grew weary in well-doing. As the owner of Living Waters Pools for 15 years he was affectionately known as the “Pool Guy”. He loved his work even as it took its physical demands on him. His life is a testimony of great integrity, values, and love for others. Carolina Basketball, NASCAR, Scuba Diving, golf, and hunting were things he enjoyed in this life. Most of all, he enjoyed his beloved children Jessa and Caleb, whom he loved greatly and was always very proud of. Danny was born in Guilford County to Linda Doss Hanson and the late Charles Hanson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, friend, companion of 23 years Ellen Nelson Hanson of the home; Jessa Ann Hanson and Caleb Lane Hanson both of the home; mother Linda Hanson of Greensboro; sisters Terri Hatley of Greensboro, and Jeri Hanson-Wilkins and her husband Johnny of Danbury. 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 Hanson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to Hospice of Forsyth, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Our deepest appreciation to Dr. Cross, and Dr. Britt and his special nurse Judy Shore, and to all the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice for their loving care in our time of need. Kernersville - “Sam” Ledbetter, 65, died January 28, 2009. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held 11:00AM Saturday January 31, 2009 at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel. Private Entombment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, she was born Hilda Ernestine Hyatt. She was the daughter of the late Natalie Bess Sowell and Ernest Woodrow Hyatt. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Lee Ledbetter. She is survived by her brother Phil Hyatt of Florida and numerous friends in the community. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the Ledbetter/Hyatt family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be made to The Shepherd’s Center, P.O. Box 2044, Kernersville, NC, 27285-2044. Kernersville - Phyllis Ann Stockton, 73, died January 28, 2009. Funeral Services will be held at 6:30PM Saturday January 31, 2009 at Kernersville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Mary Lou Peak and Milford West. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Stockton. Survivors include her daughter Donna Burley of Kernersville; sons Phillip, Mark, and Clark Stockton; sister Mary Sue Weaver of Maryland. Online condolences may be sent to the Stockton family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Judith Fulp “Judy” Swaim, 64, went home to be with her Lord on January 27, 2009. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday January 31, 2009 at the Main Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Dale Hilton and Rev. Rick Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Forsyth County, she was the daughter of the late Martha Anne Powell and John William Fulp. She was married to the late Jerry Max Swaim who passed away in 2002. She was employed for 46 plus years with Wachovia Bank. Judy was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church and the J.C. Grose Sunday School Class. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Dallas and Daniel Fulp. Survivors include her daughter Juli Swaim of Cornelius; son Jeff Swaim and his wife Daniah of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters Shirley Coordsen, Madge Tesh, and Diane Ivester and Larry, and Daphne Schaffer and her husband H.J. “Tink” all of Winston-Salem ; grandchildren Makayla and Jeffrey Swaim of Greensboro, Jerry Swaim of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jake Fitzgerald of Cornelius; and many special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:30PM Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Swaim/Fulp family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be sent to Main Street United Methodist Church, 306 S. Main Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284. Kernersville - Marcella “Eadie” Murray, 78, died January 26, 2009. A native of New Jersey, she had resided in Kernersville for the past 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Edith Ann and Peter Negaro. She had been employed for a number of years with New Jersey Bell as a telephone operator and retired in 1985 from BellSouth where she was in customer service. As an operator she was awarded national recognition when she received the “Miss Voice with a Smile” award. She was preceded in death 10 years ago by her husband Raymond Joseph Murray who died January 29, 1999. Marcella is remembered by her son Allan Robert Mullins and his wife Karen of Cary, NC; her daughter Jeannine Murray-Wilson and her husband John of Cleveland, Ohio. Her grandchildren Michael, Max, Julia and Alexandra will forever remember her love. She will be deeply missed by her sister in law Lena Bott of Port Richey, Florida; and her many Bingo friends. The family will receive friends from 4-8PM Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Murray/Mullins family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Kernersville - Frances Joyce Lemar, 88, went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2009. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held at 11:00AM Thursday January 29, 2009 at Cherry Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. A native of Forsyth County, she was born November 4, 1920 to the late Mabel Stockton and Elbert Lee Joyce. She was a graduate of Sedge Garden School Class of “37. She was a longtime member of the Cherry Street United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Evangelism/Outreach Committee, and was active with the visitation of the “shut-ins”. She epitomized “Love God, Love People”. She never met a stranger and was a loving wife/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother/and friend, and truly considered all those she knew her family. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Carl Rober “CR” Lemar who died in 1982. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Kiger and her husband Terry of Kernersville; son Thomas Lemar and his wife Vickie of Holden Beach; grandchildren Jennifer and Rob Whitley, Michelle and Loren Novakovich, Brett and Carrie Kiger, and Duane Hall; great-grandchildren Zachary Whitley, and Nicholas and Alex Novakovich; sister Mary and A.B. Moore of High Point; brother Wade Joyce of Kernersville; half sister Emma Jean and Roger Witcher of Germanton; half brothers Bill Joyce and Betty, Michael Joyce and Mary, and David Joyce; and her very special friend Jim Lockwood. The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Lemar/Joyce family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cherry Street United Methodist Church, 117 N. Cherry Street, Kernersville, NC, 27284, or the “Room at the Inn” Fund, P.O. Box 1106, Kernersville, NC, 27285. KERNERSVILLE - Paul R. Dennison, 88, died January 21, 2009 after a long illness. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Hannah J. Rooney and Francis H. Dennison. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Janet M. Johnston and two brothers, John A. Dennison and Francis R. Dennison.
Survivors include his son Alan Dennison of Lantana, Florida and daughter Lorraine Pierce and her husband Edward of Kernersville; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nephews and three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00AM Tuesday January 27, 2009 at Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Rev. Ellis Rouse, Rev. Phil Bauguess, and Rev. Douglas Watts officiating. Interment will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will visit with friends Monday evening January 26, 2009 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home, 213 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC. Online condolences may be sent to the Dennison family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Memorial contributions may be directed to Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, 794 Sedge Garden Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Kernersville - Virginia Belle Prunty, 86, passed away on January 14, 2009 at the home of her daughter Gayle, where she had resided for the last ten years. Funeral Services Celebrating her Life will be held 7:00PM Friday January 23, 2009 at Kernersville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. A native of Massillon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Verna Iola Smith and Leon H. Addy. She was retired as a secretary at Elum Music Company. She thoroughly enjoyed reading, her church, her family, and her pet family as well. She was married to the late Harold Claude Prunty and was also preceded in death by her brother Norman D. Addy. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law Gayle S. and Tom Thompson of the home; son and daughter-in-law Harold L. and Ann Prunty of Massillon, Ohio, and son Brian D. Prunty of Massillon, Ohio; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be sent to the Prunty/Thompson family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . King - William Lawton Noah Jr, 65, died January 15, 2009. A native of Forsyth County, William is the son of the late Ollie and William Lawton Noah Sr. Survivors include his wife Gladys Jane Noah; sister Viola Robinson and husband Claude W.; son Mark Noah; step-daughters Theresa Jefferys and husband Newman, Angie Mabe and husband E.W. ; grandchildren Justin Jefferys, Zack Jefferys, Scottie Mabe, and Tabby Mabe. A special thanks to Wilma Oakley for being a second mother to William. Online condolences may be sent to the Noah family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . Winston-Salem - Edith Nolletti Coppola, 86, went home to be with her Lord on January 14, 2009. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00PM Wednesday January 21, 2009 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 561 Main Street, Logan, West Virginia, with Father Tom Charters officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Peck’s Mill, West Virginia. A native of Logan, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Rita Marebella and Joseph Nolletti. She was married to the late James Anthony Coppola. Survivors include her daughter Vicki Hardin of Winston-Salem, NC; sons Joseph Coppola and wife Margaret of Tampa, Florida, and Robert Coppola of New York; grand daughters Shannon Hardin, and Amber Welch and husband Darrin; great grandson Matthew Brock Welch; sister Teresa Carter and husband Earl of Princeton, West Virginia. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service, in the Social Hall of the church, on Wednesday January 21, 2009. Online condolences may be sent to the Coppola family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Kernersville - Imogene Parks, 74, died January 11, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral and Cremation Services.
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A Memorial Service will be held 3:00PM Monday, December 28, 2009 in the Chapel of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church with Rev. Patricia Lewis officiating. 
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