This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Shore, Matthews, Dinkins, Fox, Mathis, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4542/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Bonnie Ruth Matthews Shore, 88, passed away Thursday September 9, 2010 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Shore was born in Yadkin County on January 7, 1922 to the late Dock Thomas & Mary Belle Dinkins Matthews. Mrs. Shore was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting but she attended Union Cross Friends Meeting. She enjoyed gardening and quilting and always provided her family and friends with fresh vegetables. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, John Benjamin "J.B." Shore on October 18, 2002. Surviving are a daughter, Nelda Fox and her husband, Larry, Statesville; a son, Leon Shore and his wife, Gayle, Yadkinville; two grandsons, Brad Shore and Kevin Fox; a brother, Bobby J. "Bob" Matthews and his wife, Vernell; sister & brothers-in-law, Junior & Josie Mathis and Aline Shore; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3:30 4:30 Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral service in Yadkinville. Her Funeral Servic! e will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Jake Penley and the Rev. Gene Shumaker. Burial will follow at Union Cross Friends Meeting Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Union Cross Friends Cemetery Fund, 2533 Union Cross Church Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055 or Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267 Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Shore family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 11, 201 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: Lankford, Massey, Goard, Nelson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4541/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mr. Coy Lee Lankford, age 75, of East Bend, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Lankford was born in Meadows of Dan, VA on March 31, 1935 to the late Andrew Frank and Ida Elizabeth Lankford. Mr. Lankford retired from Piedmont Ford. He was an Army Veteran and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Lankford is preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis Mae Lankford. Mr. Lankford is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin Lee (Angie) Lankford of Pffaftown, Kenneth Leon (Crystal) Lankford of King, Jerry Wayne (Melinda) Lankford of Sandy Ridge, Mark Anthony Lankford of the home; one daughter, Debra Lankford and boyfriend, Rodney; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Lankford and Charles Lankford; and three sisters, Margaret Massey, Exie Goard, and Pauline Nelson. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Cox-Needham Chapel in Danbury at 2 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Broyhill offi! ciating with interment to follow at Lawsonville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 7-9 PM at Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Danbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Danbury, 2549 NC 8, Danbury, NC 27016. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Palliative Care Center, Carolina Neurological, Forsyth Cancer Center, and Cancer Services. Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Danbury (www.coxneedham.com) is respectfully assisting the Lankford family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 11, 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: Snow, Haynes, Holder, Price, Wyatt, Price, Muller. McGurn Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4540/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOBSON - Zetta Magdalene Snow Haynes passed away September 10, 2010 after several years of declining health. Born in 1917 in Boonville, NC to Byrd Winfield and Ida Holder Snow, she graduated from Boonville High School and Business College of Winston-Salem. In 1937, Mrs. Haynes married Clarence Leo Haynes. (Deceased 1987) They lived most of their lives on Cody Trail near Dobson. After her love for family, her love for her church family was most important. Mrs. Haynes was a long-time and devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to singing in the choir for over 50 years and teaching adult Sunday School classes, she served on various church committees and held leadership roles in the Women's Missionary Union. Someone once said that "she had prepared hundreds of cobblers for all the homecomings, socials and funerals at Fairview Baptist Church". Mrs. Haynes' home was always filled with love and memories of many family meals together. Until 2005, her home was the gath! ering place for holidays and special occasions. Mrs. Haynes is survived by a large family: Daughters, Yvonne Hodges and son-in-law, Vernon, of Elkin, NC, Charlene Price and son-in-law, Charlie, of Asheville, NC, and son, Tommy Haynes and daughter-in-law, Karen, of State Road, NC; grandchildren, Jane Hodges Wyatt of Elkin, NC, Janice Hodges Lewis of Huntersville, NC, Jason Hodges of Millersville, MD, Charla Price Muller of Charlotte, NC, Charles Price, III of Charlotte, NC, Meredith Haynes McGurn of Raleigh, NC and Amanda Haynes McGovern of Pittsboro, NC; twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Mrs. Haynes' surviving brothers are A.D. Snow of Winston-Salem, NC and A.C. Snow of Raleigh, NC. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, four sisters and nine brothers. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church, Fairview, NC on Monday, September 13, 2010. Dr. Andy Atkins will officiate the services. Burial will follow in the ch! urch cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. There wil l be no formal services held at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church Choir Fund, 7659 North Carolina Highway 268, Dobson, North Carolina, 27017 or Hugh Chatham Nursing Center Chapel Fund, 700 Johnson Ridge Road, Elkin, North Carolina 28621. Mrs. Haynes' family would like to thank her caregivers for the care she received at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Moody-Davis Funeral Home is serving the Haynes Family. Online condolences may be made at www. moodyfuneralservices.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 11, 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: Brown, Taylor, Thompson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4539/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Lorene Elizabeth Brown, 81 of Winston-Salem passed away on September 9, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County to Marian Alonzo and Stella Taylor Brown on February 27, 1929. Lorene retired from Western Electric (AT&T) after 30 years of service. She was a member or Warners Chapel Church of Christ where she was affectionately known as " The Card Lady". She enjoyed many church activities, especially sewing for mission work. Her survivors include one sister, Johnsie Thompson; one son, Rodney Brown and daughter in law, Teresa; one grandson, Hunter and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Warners Chapel Church of Christ with Minister Frank Shepard and Minister Paul Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Memorials may be made to Warners C! hapel Church of Christ, 8999 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 11, 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: Brown, Richardson, Moorefield, Owens, Royal, Diehl, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4538/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Hubert Milton Brown passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010 at his home. Born April 12, 1927 in Yadkin County, NC. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-three years, Virginia D. Brown; son, Hubert Ray Brown; son-in-law, Ralph E. Richardson; parents, Floyd E. and Mamie Hudspeth Brown; and brother, F. Clayton Brown. Surviving family includes daughter, Gloria B. Richardson of Rock Hill, SC; daughter, and son-in-law, Kay B. and Wesley (Terry) Moorefield of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren: Bill R. Richardson, Stacy Richardson Owens, Michael R. Richardson, K. Scott Moorefield, Kristen Moorefield, Bradley R. Richardson, and Heather B. Royal; six great-grandchildren, Will and Riley Richardson, Elexa, Nick, and Jack Owens, Hannah Royal; brother, Kelly E. Brown of Arart, VA. Mr. Brown was the retired owner of Brown Plumbing Company for over forty years. He was a trustee and deacon at Pleasant View Baptist Church until his health failed. He was a Marin! e in the First Division from 1944-1946 having served in Okinawa and China. The family wishes to express their special thanks to Marlene Clifton, Susan, Tiffany, and Hona Diehl, for their dedicated and loving care for Mr. Brown. A Funeral Service, celebrating his life will be conducted on Saturday (today) at 7 p.m. at the Pleasant View Baptist Church, 1206 Pleasant View Drive, Winston-Salem, NC (336-767-4880). David Harmon and Jeff Dowell will officiate. The Family will visit with their friends this evening from 6 p.m. until Service time at the Church. A Graveside Funeral Service with Marine Military Honors will be conducted on Sunday, September 12 at 1 p.m. at the Crestview Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Vogler Funeral Home Reynolda Chapel (336-722-6106). Online condolences may be made to frankvoglerandsons.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 11, 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: Driver, Hobson, Reavis, Lineberry, Fagerli, Wohlgemuth, Key, Benton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4537/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - "God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not meant to be. So he placed his arms around you and whispered, 'Come to Me'. With a tearful eye we watched you, and saw you passing away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands are at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, only He knows what is best." Mr. Grady Frank Driver, 69, of Service Road, passed away Thursday, September 09, 2010 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born January 29, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late John Frank and Nellie C. Driver. Mr. Driver was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a lifetime member of Harmony Grove Friends Meeting. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and especially loved and adored each of his grandchildren. Mr. Driver enjoyed working with wood, building bird houses, and going fishing with his family and friends. Lots of great memories were made with Grady while fishing at! Cape Hatteras and Hatteras Inlet. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Royce Driver; brothers, Carl Gray Driver, Marler Ray Driver; sister-in-law, Peggy Driver; and niece, Dora Lou "Dodi" Driver. Surviving are his beloved wife of 49 years, Cora Lee Hobson Driver, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Shane and Alicia Driver, Mooresville; grandchildren, John Anthony Driver, Alana Mae Driver, Jake Anderson Driver; sister, Mary (Ronnie) Reavis, Yadkinville; a special mother-in-law, Roxie D. Hobson; sister-in-law, Brenda H. (Phil) Lineberry; brother-in-law, Leroy D. (Kathy) Hobson; nieces, Marty Driver, and husband, Tom Fagerli, Andrea (Jason) Wohlgemuth, Misty (Nathan) Key; great-niece, Rae Benton; and great-nephew, Landon Key. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Fred Sen! er and Junior Gentry. Burial will follow in the Yadkin Memorial Garden s. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to either Harmony Grove Friends Meeting, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to a charity of the donors choice. "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take." Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 10, 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: Boles, Wagoner, Hemric, Long, Dupree, Chipman, Gentry, Vestal, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4536/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Reginald Gray Boles, Sr., 87, of Old US Highway 421 passed away Thursday, September 09, 2010 at his home. He was born November 19, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Roby and Gladys Wagoner Boles. Mr. Boles was a retired farmer working all of his life in tobacco, cattle, or in produce. He was a loving, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. Mr. Boles enjoyed going hunting or fishing with his family and friends. He was a member of Branon Friends Meeting, attended Oak Grove Baptist Church as long as his health permitted, and was a member of Woodmen of the World. Mr. Boles served as a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a paratrooper and received a purple heart for his service and injuries sustained in Germany. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Imogene Hemric Boles; a sister, Pauline Long; and two nephews, Dickie Long and Randy Long. Surviving are his daughter, Sharon Boles Du! pree, Thurmond; Reginald Gray "Reggie" Boles, Jr., Hamptonville; grandchildren, Ryan Boles, Kristin Boles, Tara Boles, Monty (Melissa) Chipman, Shanda (Roger) Gentry; great-grandchildren, Kayla Chipman, Cole Chipman, Bryce Vestal, Briggs Gentry; brothers, Roger (the late Joan) Boles, High Point, Gerald "Jerry" (Billie) Boles, Winston-Salem; three nieces; and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Larry Lefler, with special singing by Betty Lefler. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Yadkin VFW Post 10346, Sloans Mill Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dee Dee Stout, Krista Shelton, Brenda Kimmer, Judy Simpson, and Yadkin Senior Services for a! ll the loving care and support given to Mr. Boles during his time of s ickness. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 10, 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: Cheek, Felts, Klutz, Stokes, Tuthill Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4535/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hamptonville- Leo "Wayne" Cheek, 85, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cheek was born in Yadkin County on March 18, 1925 to the late Chancey & Vergie Felts Cheek. Mr. Cheek served in the US Army and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a lifelong tobacco and produce farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers Truman Cheek, Clyde Cheek, Clarence Cheek, Roy Cheek, Hal Cheek, Kermit Cheek and Max Cheek. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Helen Klutz Cheek, of the home; his children Jerry W. (Christine) Cheek, Robbie L. (Elaine) Cheek and Cynthia (Joe) Stokes, all of Hamptonville; grandchildren Shane (Renee) Cheek, Hamptonville; Chris (Leanna Cheek, Hamptonville; Travis Cheek, Central Asia; Emily (Brian) Tuthill, Statesville; Cameron Cheek, Hamptonville; great grandchildren Jada Cheek, Tanner Cheek and one due in October; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 Saturday September ! 11, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday September 11, 2010 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Tim Tucker. Burial will follow at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Cheek family. 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: Patterson, Durham, Johnson, Martin, Fix, Williams, Pendry, Brooks, Hoots Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4534/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Johnnie Avalon Patterson, joined his Lord and Savior on September 6, 2010. He was born February 6, 1935, in East Bend to the late Paul Wesley and Sally Durham Patterson. After working for 33 years with Swisher International serving as Regional Manager, he retired in 1997. During his years of work, he also served as a Sunday School teacher for Vienna Baptist Church and Shallowford Baptist Church. Johnnie Patterson was an avid golfer and believed that a bad day on the golf course was better than a good day at work. He thoroughly enjoyed his days playing golf as well as the many good friends he made on the course. In addition to golf, he enjoyed baseball. After playing baseball in the fields near his home, he played high school baseball for East Bend, and was a fan of the Braves and the Cardinals John was also a family man. He believed that children should be in close contact with their parents and with each other. He was also a firm believer in prayer and shared wi! th others how God had generously blessed his life. John is survived by his wife, Shirley Johnson Martin Patterson; three children, Sherry (Steve) Fix East Bend, NC, Johnnie Avalon (Donna) Patterson, Jr. of Fort Mill, SC, Tonya (Andy) Williams of Roanoke, TX; three step-children, Vickie Martin (Dick Evans) of Palo Alto, CA, Lang (Cherie) Martin of Pawley's Island, SC, Lisa (Ronnie) Pendry of Boonville, NC; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. John is also survived by his brother, Wayne "Shorty" (Peggy) Patterson, and sister, Yvonne (Don) Brooks and dear friends, Vernon and Jackie Hoots. The family will receive friends at Huff Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.. The funeral service will be held at Richmond Hill Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, with the Reverend Will Hamric officiating, followed by an interment service at Stony Knoll United Methodist Church in East Bend. Memorials may be made to the Richmond Hi! ll Baptist Church Building Fund, 2205 Richmond Hill Church Road, Boonv ille, NC 27011. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 8, 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: Groce, Brantley, Macemore, Moorefield, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4533/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KING - Mrs. Melvina Groce Brantley, 88, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Village Care of King. She was born in Yadkin County on December 6, 1921 to the late Dewey C. Groce and Lillian Macemore Groce. Mrs. Brantley was a member of Mizpah Moravian Church and had retired from Hanes Hosiery with 43 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Clovis Edward Brantley. Mrs. Brantley is survived by her son, Dewey Brantley and wife Pat of King and a brother, J.D. Groce and wife Hazel of Yadkinville. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Salem with Rev. Beechard Moorefield officiating. There will be no public visitation. The family asks that memorials be made to the donor's church of choice. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 8, 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: Dickens, Wagoner, McGee, Simmons, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4532/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hamptonville- Mary Kathleen Dickens Wagoner, 82, passed away Saturday September 4, 2010 at Valley Nursing Center. She was born August 31, 1928 to the late Joseph & Lillie Dickens. She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband max Lyndon Wagoner, three sisters and three brothers. Surviving are a daughter Karen Elizabeth (Harold) McGee, a son Gary Lyndon Wagoner, both of Hamptonville; five grandchildren Harold Junior McGee, Jr.; Jeffrey Wagoner; Gary Wagoner; Kim Simmons; and Jamie Wagoner; three sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Tuesday September 7, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Her service will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday at Swaims Baptist Church by the Rev. Jerry Shelton. She will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in! Jonesville is serving the Wagoner family. 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.

I'm not familiar with that one, and there is no reference to a "Davis" graveyard in the Carl Hoots book on cemeteries of Yadkin County. Might it be referred to with another name? On your Samuel Davis, was he married to Nancy Joyner and not Nancy Kelly? I don't find a marriage record for them in Yadkin or Surry County. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <NCYADKIN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 3:35 PM Subject: [NCYADKIN] Davis Graveyard > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: pampearson1 > Surnames: Davis > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4529/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Is anyone familiar with a Davis Graveyard in the vicinity of Yadkinville? > The death certificate for Rachel Davis, daughter of Samuel Davis and Nancy > Kelly, indicates she was buried there in 1915. Any information or ideas > regarding who to contact will be greatly appreciated. > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NCYADKIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Holcomb, Byrd, Adams, Taylor, Kelly, Counsell, Jacques, Weerdhuizen, Shepherd, Shore, McAuley Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4531/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. Arthur C. Holcomb, 85, of Yadkinivlle peacefully passed away on September 4, 2010 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Holcomb was born September 14, 1924 in Yadkin county to the late Charlie and Ella Byrd Holcomb. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Dorothy Adams Holcomb of the home; and his four children: Margaret (Charles) Taylor of Winston-Salem, Jean (Dennis) Kelly of Atlanta, GA, Dale (Angie) Holcomb of Yadkinville, and Lisa (Mark) Counsell of Atlanta, GA. Arthur was also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren: Jennifer (Brent) Jacques of Apex, Suzanne (Damond) Van Weerdhuizen of Winston-Salem, Brad Shepherd of Atlanta, Jordan and Garrett Holcomb of Yadkinville, and Sidney, Roley, and Grace Counsell of Atlanta; four great-grandchildren, Mason and Madison Van Weerdhuizen of Winston-Salem, and Grant and Leighton Jacques of Apex. Mr. Holcomb is also survived by one sister, Laura Lee Shore; and nephew, Jimmy Shore, both of Yadk! inville; and niece, Debbie McAuley of East Bend, as well as a lot of close dear friends that he shared many happy memories with over the years. Mr. Holcomb was a veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and the French Legion of Honor Medal. He was a member of the E291st Company in the 75th Infantry Division. He was a member of Yadkin VFW Post 10346, a charter member of Yadkinville Fire Department where he served in several capacities for over 50 years including the honor of being a former Yadkinville Fire Chief, and was a co-owner and President of Holcomb Creosote Company in Yadkinville where he had worked for over 50 years. He also proudly received his long awaited North Carolina High School Diploma in May of this year. Arthur attended the Yadkinville Pentecostal Holiness Church until his illness progressed and prevented his attendance. The family would like to express their gratitude, appreciation and thanks to the entire staff of Mountain Valley Hospice ! and to his special care giver, Debra Zoutes for all their support and loving and compassionate car provided not only to Dad, but to Mother and our family as well. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday September 6, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service on Highway 601 North of Yadkinville. His Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Gentry Family Chapel followed by a Graveside Service with Full Military Honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346 at the Yadkinville Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev Mac Cassell, the Rev. Steven Harrelson, and the Rev. James Williams. Fowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to either Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to Yadkin VFW Post 10346, 2712 Sloans Mill Road, Hamptonvile, NC 27020. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Holcomb Family. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from September 6 to September 7, 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: Davis, Angel, Smitherman, Scott, Hobson, Reinhardt, Cole, Key, Kirk, Simmons, Reavis, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4530/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Paul Wesley Davis, 87, passed away Saturday September 4, 2010 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. Mr. Davis was born May 6, 1923 to the late Arthur & Lessie Belle Angel Davis. Mr. Davis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who loved his family and also loved being outdoors and especially playing a game of Golf with his friends. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Olive "Dale" Smitherman; brother, John Davis; and two step-brothers, Foy Scott and Glenn Scott. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice Hobson Davis, of the home; his children: Darlene (Greg) Reinhardt, Clemmons, Jerry (Mitzi) Davis, Boonville, Ginger Davis (Jim Morris) Lake Norman; granddaughter, Brooke (Kevin) Cole; great-granddaughter, Penelope Cole; five sisters, Juanita Key, Freddie Hobson, Vernie (Max) Kirk, all of East Bend, Betty (Dillard) Simmons, Mt. Airy and Becky (David) Reavis, Pfafftown; three brothers, Ezra (Maude) Davi! s, James (Jean) Davis, and George Davis, all of East Bend; and sister-in-law, Vera Davis, East Bend. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday September 7, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His Funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Kenny Gooden. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church Building Fund 2401 Nebo Rd. Yadkinville NC 27055 or to Mountain Valley Hospice PO Box 1267 Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for all the prayers and kindness shown during his illness, and a special thanks to mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkin County. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Davis family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 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: pampearson1 Surnames: Davis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4529/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Is anyone familiar with a Davis Graveyard in the vicinity of Yadkinville? The death certificate for Rachel Davis, daughter of Samuel Davis and Nancy Kelly, indicates she was buried there in 1915. Any information or ideas regarding who to contact will be greatly appreciated. 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: Hemric, Spicer, Byrd, Branon, Mathis, Cockerham, Mathis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4528/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, our angel on earth has gone to be our Guardian Angel in Heaven, Brenda Elaine Hemric Spicer, 58, passed away after her courageous battle over the past 3 years. "Our lives will never be complete without you and the hole in our hearts will never be filled." She was born February 4, 1952 in Yadkin County to the late Roy Lee and Peggy Byrd Hemric. She worked for several years with Chatham Manufacturing, Candle Corporation of America, and attended Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a compassionate and charitable example for the family and community by generously giving of her time, words, thoughts, or deeds. A recent example was when she volunteered in helping with the TV Series "Extreme Home Makeover" in Lexington. Mama loved her flowers, and their beautiful blooms represent how she lived her life in trying to help others to grow and blossom into the tender, warm, understanding friend she was to so many in her life. She ! was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and excellent cook for her family. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Turner Spicer and by her grandson, "Little Bean" Branon. Those left to cherish the volumes of wonderful memories are her three devoted daughters, Jennifer (Bobby) Mathis, Hamptonville, Beth (Randell) Cockerham, Hamptonville and Heather (John) Branon, Yadkinville; grandchildren, Stephanie Mathis (Steven) Berbec, Dylan Mathis, Wesley Cockerham; a brother, Larry (Reta) Hemric, Jonesville; and two very special friends and companions, "Pierre'" and "Tinker Bell". The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Mike Allen and the Rev. Don Sigmon. A private Graveside Service for the immediate family will follow the Service in the Church. Flowe! rs will be accepted or memorials may be made to either Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to St. Judes Childrens Research, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to express their sincere, heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Christopher Thomas and Staff of Piedmont Hematology, Lynn Apline, nurses, and staff of Mountain Valley Hospice, and the multitude of neighbors, family, and friends for all the loving care, support, and prayers. "To God be the Glory, because great things she has done!" Online condolences may be made to www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from September 3 to September 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: RonCollins10 Surnames: Snow, Williamson, Hawks, Shore, Smith, Faircloth, Willard, Martin, Doss, Jurney, Gough, Phillips, Disher Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4527/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Our precious father and grandfather, Cleve "Pa" Columbus Snow, 92, entered Heavens Door on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born May 22, 1918 in Surry County to the late William Abner (Tood) and Levora (Vo) Williamson Snow. Cleve was a loyal and faithful member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent much of his time outside: farming, hunting and fishing. Pa enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the great-grandchildren. Pa was a very loving and caring person who always had a pocket full of candy for everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara "Tishie" Hawks Snow whom he was married to for 66 wonderful years; a loving daughter, Faye Willard; and a special great-grandson, Nathan Willard. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Famie and Norma; and brothers Kermit, Jim and Buck. Cleve is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Vicky Snow of Yadkinvill! e; daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Ronald Shore of Yadkinville; son-in-law, George Willard of Yadkinville; he is survived by seven grandchildren: Tammy and Jody Smith, Jeanne and Mark Faircloth, Jeff Shore, Andy and April Willard, Mike Shore, Dana and Jamey Martin and Brian and Keri Shore; and ten great-grandchildren: Madison Faircloth, Kayla Smith, MacKenzie Faircloth, Audrey Shore, Lindsay Ray, Megan Smith, Annabelle Shore, Noah Shore and Logan Martin. Pa was also awaiting the arrival of another great-granddaughter in November. Cleve is also survived by two sisters, Lala Doss and Thelma Jurney; and three brothers, Fonzo "Bum", Foster and Spencer Snow. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Deep Creek Baptist Church, Old Stage Road, Yadkinville. The Service will follow at 5:30 with the Rev. Rick Page, officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff, Mike and Brian Shore, Andy Willard, MacKen! zie Faircloth, Bill Weidner, Jody Smith, Mark Faircloth and Jamey Mart in. Honorary pallbearers will be U.E. Martin, Woody Gough, George Willard, Carl Phillips and Chris Disher. Memorials may be given to Deep Creek Baptist Church, Youth and Children's Program 2401 Old Stage Road Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to say thank you to New Horizons Home Health, Dr. Shore and the staff of Yadkin Valley Community Hospital, Mountain Valley Hospice, Dr McGrath and staff, and all the special friends that have been so kind to our Daddy and Pa over the past several years, he loved you all so dearly. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Snow family. Online line condolences can be made at www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from September 4 to September 5, 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: Hobson, Collins, Brown, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4526/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Yadkinville Bobby Richard Hobson, 72, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his home. He was born May 27, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Avery and Mayme Collins Hobson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Derrick Todd Hobson; and brother, Thomas Anthony Hobson. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Martha Brown Hobson; and son, Jeffrey Brian (Amy) Hobson. His Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Deep Creek Friends by the Rev. Georgiana Satterfield. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the Service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences can be made at www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 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: RonCollins10 Surnames: Grubbs, Walker, Jolley, Davis, Huls, Wall Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4525/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. Jack L. Grubbs went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, September 2, 2010 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Forsyth Co. on May 19, 1945 to the late John and Mae Grubbs. Jack was a wonderful Christian man and faithful member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. He retired from R.J. Reynolds with 30 years of service, but continued to work afterwards at Renegade Tobacco in Mocksville. Jack loved to cook barbeque for his family during his spare time. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Jack is preceded in death by sister, Lucille Walker of King; two brothers, William Thomas Grubbs and Russell Edwards Grubbs. He is survived by wife, Martha Gail Grubbs of Yadkinville; son, Jack "Jay" L. Grubbs, Jr. and wife, Kelley L. Grubbs of Concord; daughter, Misty L. Jolley and husband, Doug Jolley of Seagrove; four grandchildren, Haley F. Grubbs, Kristina L. Grubbs, Jacob R. Grubbs, and Joshua L. Grubbs; three sisters, Dorothy H. ! Davis of Lewisville, Betty Huls and Bill of Pfafftown, and Barbara Wall and David of Rural Hall. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Turners Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Russell, the Rev. Scott Welch and Pastor Harold Fletcher officiating. Burial will follow at the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek. Online condolence can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 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: RonCollins10 Surnames: Livengood, Wilkins, Brannock, Holder, Reavis, Renegar, Hampton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4524/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Arthur Lee Livengood, 75, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 31, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Jesse Savannah & Laura Lucinda Wilkins Livengood. Mr. Livengood was a member of Hanes Grove United Method -ist Church but he attended Grace Bible Church. He worked for 15 years at R J Reynolds, 28 years at Pleasants Hardware in Winston-Salem and 13 years with Yadkin County Board of Education as a Courier. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Roy James Livengood. Surviving are his wife of 52 years Sue Dwiggins Livengood of the home; a daughter Susan Livengood Brannock; a grandson Alex-ander Lee Brannock; four sisters Doris Livengood Holder, Lewisville; Jean Liven-good (Tom) Reavis, Hampton -ville; JoAnn Liven-good Renegar, Mocksville; Bonnie Livengood (Dan) Hampton, Hamptonville; three brothers Jesse Edward (Louise) Livengood, Winston-Salem; Lester Ray (Jeanette) Liven-good, Hamptonville; Donnie Gray (Pam) Live! ngood, Hamptonville; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Saturday Sept-ember 4, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral will be conducted at 4:30 PM Sunday September 5, 2010 at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Steven Harrelson, Wayne Simmons and Junior Thompson. Burial will follow at Hanes Grove United Methodist Church. The family would like to say a very special thanks to Margie Willard and Kathy Reece of Mountain Valley Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Livengood family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on September 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.