This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Anderson, Wiles, Benge, Golden, Thompson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4621/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Nellie "Nell" Elizabeth Anderson Wiles, 92, of US Highway 21 passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at her home. She was born March 1, 1918 in Ronda, NC to the late Mitch and Julia A. Benge Anderson. Mrs. Wiles was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She was considered the "Worlds Greatest Grandma Baby-sitter", and loved spending her time either sewing or working in her garden. She was a faithful member of Swaims Baptist Church for over 60 years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Egbert Wiles; a son, Benny G. Wiles; granddaughter, Derie C. Reece; sister, Mae Roberson; brothers, Ralph Anderson, John Anderson, Williams Anderson, and a grandson, Benny G. Wiles, Jr. Surviving are her daughter, Julia W. (Edward) Golden ; a son, Fred Wiles; special granddaughter-in-law, Shonnie Thompson; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6-8! PM Wednesday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Her funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday in the Gentry Family Chapel by Rev. Randy Johnson. Burial will follow in the Swaims Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Mountain Valley Hospice, especially Billie Poplin and Peggy Shore for all the loving care given to Mrs. Wiles. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Fallin, Cockerham, Hill, Savage, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4620/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nonnie Ethel Fallin Cockerham, 102, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Cockerham was born May 28, 1908 in Surry County to Hardin and Fannie Fallin. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Boonville. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cockerham was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Andrew Cockerham. She is survived by five children, Herbert (Ann) Cockerham of Boonville, Bill (Betty) Cockerham of Boonville, Mary Hill of Lewisville, Barbara (Mike) Savage of Boonville, and Bob (Sharon) Cockerham of Texas; nine grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Sizemore, Watson (not Watkins), Caudill, Waddell, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4619/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Phillip Daniel Sizemore, 49, of East Main Street passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born august 26, 1961 in Yadkin County to Phillip Samuel and Mildred Watkins Sizemore. He was preceded in death by his mother, and by a grandson, Dakota Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore worked with Hayward Pools in Clemmons and loved going fishing with his family and friends. Surviving are his son, Johnathan (Stacy) Sizemore, Hamptonville; daughter, Amanda (Matthew) Caudill, Thurmond; his father, of Yadkinville; sister, Adena Waddell, brother, Darrell Dean Sizemore; and 9 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Rex Cranfill. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Gentry, Shaw, Bryant, Wright, Porter, Burgess, Brown Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4618/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Mrs. Pattie Sue Shaw Gentry, age 82, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born May 18, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Ossie and Victoria Bryant Shaw. Mrs. Gentry was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed a variety of handcrafts including quilting, cross-stitching, and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Gentry, and by her brother, Glade Shaw. Surviving are her children, Ranny (Regina) Gentry, Lewisville, Paulette (Neil) Wright, Yadkinville, Cathy (Garry) Porter, Roaring River, NC; five grandchildren, Mandy (Jesse) Brown, Russell Gentry, Shannon Porter, Renea (Josh) Burgess, Brian Porter; and two great-grandchildren, Megan Brown and Joshua Brown. Her Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Charles Jones. There will be no formal visitation, how! ever the family will be meeting at the home of her daughter, Paulette Wright, 1016 Abbott Street, Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the family and online condolences may be made to www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 31, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pampearson1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4617/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the name of the author of "Some Additional Entries from the Red Store..." that appeared in the Yadkin Co Historical and Genealogical Journal, vol. 9, No. 1 (March 1990). Can anyone help me out? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Holcomb, Sprouse, Edwards, Griffin, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4615/mb.ashx Message Board Post: *SEE NOTE BY SUBMITTER FOLLOWING OBITUARY Mr. Clinton Jones Holcomb, Jr., age 83 of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1927 in Yadkin County to Clinton Jones and Rosa Sprouse Holcomb, Sr. Mr. Holcomb was an active member of Jonesville United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. He was a member of Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department and a past member of the Lions Club and meals on Wheels. Mr. Holcomb was retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 40 years of service and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Edwards Holcomb of the home; sons Kyle Jeffery Holcomb of Wilmington and Charles Gregory Holcomb and his wife Sherry of Elkin, daughter Patti Ann Holcomb-Griffin and her husband Guy of Swannonoa, brother Wesley Holcomb and his wife Jo Ann of Jonesville; five grandchildren Brittany Holcomb, Caroline Holcomb, Nicholas Holcomb, Julia Holcomb, and Caleb Griffin. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Jonesville United Methodist Church with Rev. Dale Swafford and Rev. Joe Fulk officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany Cemetery in Baldwin. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00-8:00- p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family requests that memorials be made to Jonesville United Methodist Church Building Fund, 311 West Main Street, Jonesville, NC 28642. *NOTE BY SUBMITTER: Clinton Jr's father(John Clinton Sr) was born 1 9 1882 and died 9 23 1981,he married Rosa Sprouse. He was the son of Lucratus "Cratie" Holcomb b. 8 20 1846 and died 12 30 1910, he married Hulda Ann Ray. Cratie was the son of William J. Holcomb and Elizabeth Holcomb. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Myers, Cheek, Hanes, Sexton, Adkins, Cox, Adkins, Poplin, Holbrook, Kennedy, Pardue, Caudill, Hutchins Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4614/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Sarah Mae Myers Cheek, age 82 widow of Mr. Jessie Herman Cheek who preceded her in death on April 10, 2003, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Yadkin County on April 30, 1928 to Reggie and Maggie Hanes Myers. Mrs. Cheek was retired from Chatham Manufacturing Company and made many friends there. She was a life time member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Cheek loved to bake and her delicious cakes and pies were enjoyed by many. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by sisters Lucille Sexton and Grace Adkins; niece Alda Cox; and nephew Farrell Adkins. Mrs. Cheek leaves to cherish her memory, daughters Carol Cheek Poplin and her husband Loyd of Elkin and Kathy Cheek of Cornelius; grandsons Brock Holbrook and wife Dina of Winston-Salem and Chad Poplin of Elkin; great grandson Cole Poplin whom she nurtured and loved dearly; nieces Jo Ann Kennedy, Carol Pardue, Shirley Caudill, Debbie Hutchins; nephew Jeff Adkins whom she loved as her own; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Mineral Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Cardwell and Rev. Shane Pardue officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Joan and Howard Woltz Hopsice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017 or the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Hugh Chatham Nursing Center Alzheimer's Unit; Teresa Creech caregiver; special friends Fern Johnson, Arlene and Debbie Reedy; Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home; Team Nurse; and Gentiva Home Health for their loving and compassionate care. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Temple, Wagoner, Clodfelter, Feltner, Clanton, Hoyle, Shore Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4613/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Mrs. Della Temple Wagoner, age 76 of 204 Center Street, Jonesville, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Wake Forest University Baptists Medical Center. Mrs. Wagoner was born in Moore County on January 2, 1934 to the late Rev. D.L. and Mittie Clodfelter Temple. She had retired for Sprint Communications, also a member of Arlington First Baptist Church, Della was very active in the church, assistant Sunday School Teacher, in the Home Makers class, Choir director for many years and served on many church committees. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by several brothers. She is survived by her loving husband, Roy Wagoner of the home, three children, Catherine Feltner and husband Ronald of Seaford, VA., Vann Clanton and husband David of Jonesville, Mitchell Wagoner and wife Amy of Elkin. Brother, Donald K. Temple and wife Brenda of Piney Creek, Sparta, sister, Shirley Hoyle and husband Bob of Jonesville. Grandchildren, Levi Shore, Ian Wagone! r, Tyler Wagoner and Courtland Wagoner. Great-Grandson, Silas Shore. Funeral Services will be held, Tuesday, 11 a.m., December 7, 2010 at Arlington First Baptist Church, by Pastor Jerry Fugate and Rev. Russ Nixon. Mrs. Wagoner will lie-in-state from 10:30-11:00 a.m., burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Levi Shore, Ian and Tyler Wagoner, Alfred Wagoner, Ron Fetner, and David Clanton. The Wagoner family will receive friends Monday night, December 6, 2010 from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Baptist Children's Home or Tri- County Crisis Ministry of Jonesville. Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is serving the Wagoner family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Huff, Davis, Land, Worthy, Shelton, Heniford Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4612/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Doris Kathaleen Huff passed away on Friday, December 3, 2010. Mrs. Huff was born on February 22, 1922, to the late Fannie Jane and James Monroe Davis. Doris attended business college in Winston Salem after graduating from East Bend High School. During World War II, she worked in an airplane parts factory to assist in the war effort. Mrs. Huff was also employed by the Northwest Council of Government, where she enjoyed many years of service. Doris was a devoted member of the East Bend United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Burton (Buddy) Huff; and her two sisters, Nell Price Davis and Beulah Mae Land. Survivors include her two daughters, Charlene (CM) Worthy of Jamestown and Patricia (Chuck) Shelton of Winston Salem; brother, James M. Davis, Jr. (Myrtle) of Fairfax, VA; and two grandsons Ryan Heniford (Jennifer) of Philadelphia, PA and Charlie Shelton of Winston Salem. Al! so surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at East Bend United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to East Bend United Methodist Church, 224 Main Street, East Bend, NC 27018 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center-Winston Salem, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made to www.hufffuneral home.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Essic, McMath, Wittman, Candillo, Barnes, Phillips Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4611/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FARMINGTON Mr. James Edward Essic, 91, of Cana Road passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mr. Essic was born Aug. 16, 1919, in Yadkin County to the late John Frank and Mary Lois McMath Essic. He was a charter member of Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem and in later years a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mocksville. Mr. Essic attended public school in Courtney, and graduated in 1936. He attended Mars Hill College and graduated magna cum laude from Appalachian State Teachers' College. Mr. Essic was a pillar of the Farmington Community and was instrumental in many local projects. He served as a master of the Pino Grange for a number of years. Mr. Essic was the first president of the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department and worked to obtain telephone service for the Farmington community. He helped organize the Farmington Medical Center and served on the board of trustees of the ! Davie County hospital. One of his proudest accomplishments was the James E. and Lelia N. Essic Scholarship Fund that has awarded college scholarships to nearly one hundred students. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Wilma Wittman of Orange, Ca. Mr. Essic and his wife, Lelia, would have been married sixty-eight years on Dec. 13. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and two daughters, James Edward Essic Jr. (Chip) and his wife, Ruth, David Neal Essic Sr. and his wife, Brenda, Mary Ellen Candillo and her husband, John and Lelia Anne Barnes and her husband, Brooks; seven grandchildren, Jefferson Essic and his wife, Karen, Rebecca Phillips and her husband, Lawson, David Essic Jr. and his wife, Tammy, Forrest Essic and his wife, Heather, Joseph Candillo and his wife, Kate and Edward and Elizabeth Barnes; five great-grandchildren, Sadie and Thomas Essic, Elliott and Eliza Essic and Wyatt Phillips and a brother, Francis Essic of Gastonia. A ! celebration of Mr. Essic's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, D ec. 6, First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville, with Rev. Paul Seelman officiating. Interment will follow in Farmington Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Eaton Funeral Home in Mocksville. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the James E. and Lelia N. Essic Scholarship Fund, c/o Davie Community Foundation, P.O. Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from December 4 to December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Clifton, Shelor, Howell, Whitt, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4610/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Lowell Brice Clifton, 71, 4009 Cranfill Rd., Hamptonville, NC died Monday, December 1, 2010 at Yadkin Valley Hospital. Mr. Clifton was born in Collinsville, VA on December 20, 1938; son of the late Odell Clifton and Myrtle Shelor Clifton. He attended Peace Heaven Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Yadkinville, on Monday December 6, 2010 at 1:30p.m. with Rev. Chris Volts, Rev. Vernon Turner, and Pastor John Clifton officiating. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church. Survivors include his wife Debra Clifton of the home, two sons, John P. Clifton of Yadkinville and Rocky Lee Clifton of Pfafftown, one daughter, Vickie A. Clifton Howell of Davidson County, NC, two brothers, Rex Odell Clifton and Ewell Bruce Clifton both VA, one sister, Mary Lee Whitt of VA, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by a sister Ruth! Jean Clifton. Services have been entrusted to Mackie-Sinclair Funeral and Cremation Service, Yadkinville. Online condolences may be left at www.mackiesinclair funeral.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Casstevens, Owens, McNair, McBride, Eagle, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4609/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. John Claude Casstevens Jr. passed away December 5, 2010. John was born in Winston-Salem, NC August 6, 1927, son of Dr. John Claude Casstevens and Julia Esther Owens Casstevens. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Lyndon Casstevens. Surviving are a sister, Jane Marilyn Casstevens McNair and husband, Grover Cleveland McNair Jr.; a nephew, Grover Cleveland McNair III; two nieces, Julia Owen McNair McBride and Mary Lyndon McNair Eagle; seven great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-nieces. John grew up in Clemmons NC. At the age of 15, John graduated high school and went to college with the goal of graduating in three years. His goal was to join the military service in order to serve his country in WWII. A swimming accident prevented him from meeting this goal. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. John's caree! r spanned 40 years as a financial analyst in New York City. He especially enjoyed reading and listening to classical music. After retiring, John traveled extensively. He spent a great deal of time in Paris as well as other parts of the world. His later years were spent between San Francisco and Sarasota. As his health began to fail, John returned to Winston-Salem, where he resided at the Nissen Building. In 2008, he moved to the Fitzgerald Health Center at Arbor Acres for the remaining years of his life. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Arbor Acres for their loving care and professional support given to John and his family. Memorials in John's memory may be made to the Fitzgerald Health Center, Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, 1240 Arbor Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 or to a charity of the donors choice. A Private Service will be held for family and close friends. Online condolences may be made to Salemfh.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Beamon, Groce, Shore, Seats, Eddleman, Powe, Caselles, Magallanes Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4608/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - " I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith" I Timothy 4:7 Mrs. Laura Lee Ola Beamon Groce, 87, of Courtney-Huntsville Road passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1923 in Yadkin County to the late John and Pernie Shore Beamon. Mrs. Groce was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker to her family. She enjoyed the time she spent with her children and grandchildren through the years. Mrs. Groce was of the Baptist Faith, and in addition to her parents, was also preceded in death by her husband, David Groce; son-in-law, Bill Seats; two sisters, Lucy Beamon, Minnie Beamon; four brothers, Luther Beamon, Hillary Beamon, Herman Beamon, and Ted Beamon. Surviving are her two daughters, Ruby Eddleman (Robert) Powe, of Davie County; Ola Mae Seats, Farmington; Grandchildren, Rev. Billy (Teresa) Seats, Allen (Maria) Eddleman, David (Michelle) Eddleman, Bobbie (Frank) Cas! elles, Kim (Jason) Magallanes; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Gentry Family Chapel by Rev. Billy Seats. Burial will follow in Turners Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to her special friend, Kathy Phillips, Tammy Cook, and the nurses and Dr. Waite of Blue Ridge Cardiology, for all the loving care given to Mrs. Groce. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 1543, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 6, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Angell, Davis, Morris, Young, Smith, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4607/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mr. Edward Davis Angell Sr. 88 Of East Bend passed away Thursday December 2, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Mae Pauline (Peggy) Davis Angell; four children: Jean (Morris) Smith, Kay Angell, Ed, Jr. (Lynn) Angell, and Debra Angell; three grandchildren: Lana (Steve) Young, Tina Smith, and Davis (Vickie) Angell; and three great-grandsons: Graham Young, and Hunter and Troy Angell. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, December, 4, 2010 at Huff Funeral Home, East Bend, with a Funeral Service to follow in the Huff Chapel with Pastor Randy Starkey officiating. Interment will follow in East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the East Bend Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 112 Fairground Road, East Bend, NC 27018. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from December 3 to December 4, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nlgroce Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/1711.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some information on John Casey born ca 1784 in Surry, now Yadkin County. He died before 1860 in Iredell County. He married Jane Walker before 1810 and she died before 1860 in Iredell County. He had 14 children. Thomas Melmuth was the 12th child in the family. He was born Mar 25, 1829, died Apr 14, 1915. I have more but too much to send here. I will be glad to share. Nina Groce Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: silverbeamdreams Surnames: Casey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/1711.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I too am looking for more information on this line. I seem to have hit a dead space on this. Thomas Melmuth Casey is my Third Great Grandfather. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Shore, Dahmer, Bovender, Weathers, Raines, Gann, Webster Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4606/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Mrs. Juanita Shore Dahmer, 88, of Winston-Salem passed away Monday, November 29, 2010. She was born March 6, 1922 in Yadkin County to John Henry and Nora Bovender Shore. Mrs. Dahmer was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was very active with the Salvation Army where she enjoyed doing ceramics until her health declined. She loved collecting elephants and loved to work with plants. She also enjoyed numerous special friendships. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald Dahmer; daughter-in-law, Dale Dahmer; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are her children, Bob Dahmer and wife, Tevera of Winston-Salem, John Dahmer and wife, Sylvia of Winston-Salem, Richard Dahmer and wife, Windi of Florida, Wayne Dahmer and wife, Ann of Florida, Donald Dahmer of Winston-Salem, Gail Weathers and husband Graham, of Washington State, Clyde Dahmer and wife, Carolyn of Rural Hall, Eddie Raines and wife, Marsha of Nashville, Nancy Long of High Point, ! Ray Gann and wife, Sandi of Reidsville, Faye Webster and husband, Keith of Mayodan; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and one brother, Billy Shore of Winston-Salem. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 3 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. Gary Byrum officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their special thanks to the staff at Hospice for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Stinson, Payne, Graham,Riggan, Hayes, Finney,Walker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4605/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Edith Pauline Cockerham Stinson, 89 of Boonville, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Stinson was born June 18, 1921 in Surry County to Marvin and Verlie Payne Cockerham. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was also a director for WMU; sang in the choir; and was a member of the Boonville Homemakers. Mrs. Stinson was a volunteer for the American Red Cross; served as Activity Director in local nursing homes; and volunteered at YVEDDI with the under-privileged children. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) where she fulfilled several office positions in the organization. Mrs. Stinson had a great love for sports in which she shared in her sons' achievements throughout their high school years. Her finest achievement was in bowling, where she won many awards, in Winston-Salem and Jonesville. Mrs. Stinson had a great love fo! r all her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stinson was preceded in death by her husband, Enos Graham Stinson; two sons, Chris Stinson and William (Bill) Stinson; and two brothers, Calvin Cockerham and Bill Cockerham. She is survived by two sons, Kent Stinson and David Stinson and wife, Victoria; a sister, Bonnie Riggan; a brother, Lee Cockerham and wife, Margaret; two daughters-in-law, Kay Hayes and Judy Finney; six grandchildren, Chad Stinson and wife, Anna, Justin Stinson, Angie Walker and husband, Brocke, Edwin Stinson and wife, Sandra, Jeff Stinson and wife, Lori, and Joel Stinson and wife, Donna; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Stinson, Abbie Stinson, Jesse Stinson, Laken Walker, and Grace Walker. A Graveside Service will be conducted Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Charity Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Driver officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Ser! vice in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the Stinson family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Cockerham, Stinson, Payne, Riggan, Hayes, Finney, Hayes, Walker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4604/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Edith Pauline Cockerham Stinson, 89 of Boonville, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Stinson was born June 18, 1921 in Surry County to Marvin and Verlie Payne Cockerham. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was also a director for WMU; sang in the choir; and was a member of the Boonville Homemakers. Mrs. Stinson was a volunteer for the American Red Cross; served as Activity Director in local nursing homes; and volunteered at YVEDDI with the under-privileged children. She was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) where she fulfilled several office positions in the organization. Mrs. Stinson had a great love for sports in which she shared in her sons' achievements throughout their high school years. Her finest achievement was in bowling, where she won many awards, in Winston-Salem and Jonesville. Mrs. Stinson had a great love fo! r all her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stinson was preceded in death by her husband, Enos Graham Stinson; two sons, Chris Stinson and William (Bill) Stinson; and two brothers, Calvin Cockerham and Bill Cockerham. She is survived by two sons, Kent Stinson and David Stinson and wife, Victoria; a sister, Bonnie Riggan; a brother, Lee Cockerham and wife, Margaret; two daughters-in-law, Kay Hayes and Judy Finney; six grandchildren, Chad Stinson and wife, Anna, Justin Stinson, Angie Walker and husband, Brocke, Edwin Stinson and wife, Sandra, Jeff Stinson and wife, Lori, and Joel Stinson and wife, Donna; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Stinson, Abbie Stinson, Jesse Stinson, Laken Walker, and Grace Walker. A Graveside Service will be conducted Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Charity Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Driver officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Ser! vice in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the Stinson family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 2, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kdowe196 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/1545.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you related to Holcombs? Would love to share any information you may have or old photos. I do have a scanner now, but will need your email address. Are there any specific photos you are most interested in? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.