This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Jester, Williams, Daye, Prince, Comer, Moxley, Hege, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4398/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yadkinville- Mrs. Linda Jester Williams, 60, loving wife of James J. (Jim) Williams, passed into Paradise with Jesus Christ on Friday Morning, March 12, 2010. She was a member of the Yadkinville United Methodist Church, and a member of the Women of Faith Sunday School Class. Linda was born March 15, 1949 at home in Yadkin County to the late John F. and Alta Daye Jester. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Jester. Linda is survived by her husband, Jim Williams, her daughter Stefanie Williams (David) Prince of Loris SC, and her son, James Lee Williams of the home. Two grandchildren: Luke and Jacob Prince of Loris SC. Sisters: Nadine Daye of Yadkinville, Judy (Larry) Comer of Boonville, Peggy (Ricky) Moxley of Boonville. Brothers: Tony (Verina) Jester of Yadkinville, Terry (Polly) Jester of Thurmond, Jerry (Diane) Jester of Yadkinville, and Jackie (Barbara) Jester of Boonville. Sister-in-Law Kathryn (George) Hege of Yadkinville, and Brother-in-Law Sam (Cathy) W! illiams of Yadkinville. Many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great nephews. Linda graduated from the last class of Yadkinville High School Class of 1967, took courses at Surry Community College and was a career secretary, working for CIT Finance, Yadkin Arts Council, Yadkin Soil Conservation Service, James Williams & Co., and NC DOT in Winston-Salem. After James was born, Linda became a full-time mother and homemaker. She volunteered as a reader at Yadkinville Elementary School, Cub Scouts, YUMW Chicken Pie Luncheons and helped collect food for Yadkin Christian Ministries. She attended every baseball game, soccer match, football game, wrestling match, and any other event in which James participated. She was a good "listener" to the family, friends, and strangers who wanted to share their troubles, concerns and joys. Linda loved gospel music and always had an Elvis gospel CD playing while driving. Mrs. Williams funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 15, 2010 (her birth date) at the Yadkinville United Methodist Church with Pastor Patty Choplin officiating. Interment will follow in the Yadkinville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Gentry Family Funeral Service on Hwy. 601 North in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at The Yadkinville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 25, Yadkinville, NC 27055, or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice in her honor. The family is being assisted by Gentry Family Funeral Service. Online condolences can be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com 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: Reece, Hamby, O'Dell,, Myers, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4397/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nancy Ellen Reece-O'Dell, 45, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. She was born July 16, 1964 in Yadkin County to Tommy and Jewel Hamby Reece. Mrs. O'Dell was an artist that attended Queens College in Charlotte, the Art Institute in Atlanta, Ga., and was currently attending Surry Community College. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church, was active with the Women's Medical Auxiliary of Cleveland County; volunteered with the American Heart Association, and with Gaston Day School. She was owner and operator of Magpie Boutique in Gastonia for several years. Mrs. Reece-O'Dell was a full of life and enjoyed spending time and laughing with her son and family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Bessie Reece of Boonville; and by Arvis and Texie Hamby of Wilkesboro. Surviving are her beloved son, whom she loved dearly, Kenneth Patrick Reece-O'Dell, Gastonia; her loving parents, Tommy and Jewel Reece of Boonville; sisters, Crystal Reece Myers, Boonville; Ginge! r Lee Reece (Kevin)Lewis, Hays; her former husband and father of her son, Kevin O'Dell, of Gastonia; special friends, Lisa Chamberlain, Kathy Alter, Hope Elledge; nephews, Aslan Daniel Lewis, Levis Thomas Myers; a special niece, Julie LeAnn Lewis; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:30-4:30 PM Sunday at Boonville Baptist Church. Her funeral service will follow the visitation at 4:30 PM Sunday in the sanctuary of the church with Rev. Ken Boaz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Education Trust for her son, Kenneth Reece-O'Dell, c/o First Citizens Bank, Boonville, NC 27011. 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: McCollum, Caudle, Whitaker, Haynes, Senecal, Cave, Freeman, Sheek, Deneison, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4396/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Lena Nell McCollum Caudle, 87, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010. She was born March 25, 1922 in Forsyth County to the late Ephraim and Luella McCollum. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7. She was a special lady with a deep faith and loved playing the piano. She was the pianist for several churches and quartets through out her life. She was an avid reader of Christian literature and shared her books and tapes with her many friends. She enjoyed participating with the Yadkin prison ministries and the meals on wheels. She was a retired bookkeeper working many years for Mcknight's Pallets in Yadkinville, NC. She enjoyed going to yard sales and had a story to tell about every item she purchased. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roy McCollum. Surviving are her children, Adelaide (Raymond) Whitaker, Max (Susan) Caudle, Alma (Charles) Haynes; grandchildren, Eddie (Debbie) Sheek, Gary! Sheek, Sam Whitaker, Tim (Cheryl) Caudle, Sherrie (Tom) Senecal, Tamika (Derek) Cave, Avery (Jinda) Haynes, Tasha (Josh) Freeman; great grandchildren, LeeAnn Robbins, Jamie Sheek, Alison Sheek, Lindsey Sheek, Hannah Sheek, Laykin Whitaker, Wesley Whitaker, Harrison Whitaker, Katelynd Caudle, Sheridan Caudle, Sofie Senecal, Zac Senecal, Max Senecal, Bella Senecal, Zeke Freeman, Nolan Freeman, Jana Cave, Jonathan Cave, Grayson Haynes; great great grandson, Dylan; brother, Coy (Dorothy Ann) McCollum; niece, LuAnn (Carl) Deneison; nephew, David Lee (Jamie) McCollum. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Yadkinville Church of God by the Rev. Tim Jones and the Rev. Daryl Wykes. Burial will follow at Harmony Grove Friends Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be to Yadkinville Church of God, PO Box 128, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolence! s can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. 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: Hutchens, Wooten, Evans, Reavis, Buelin, Johnston, Davis, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4395/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hamptonville- "To God be the glory, great things she has done!" On March 12, 2010, God called his good and faithful servant, Mrs. Rachel Hutchens Evans, 66, of US Highway 21, to her eternal home in Heaven. She was born June 16, 1943 in Yadkin County to Charlie Frank and Cora Wooten Hutchens. Rachel was retired with 30 years of service from Yadkin Valley Telephone Company. She was a faithful member of Longtown United Methodist Church where she served the church with the Newsletter, Treasurer of Cemetery Committee, Charge Treasurer, Membership Chairperson, Church Council, U.M.W., and the U.M.Y.F. She loved basket weaving and making Moravian Stars for her family and friends. Rachel lived for her family, her church, and her community. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Frank Hutchens; a grandson, Tyler Reavis; sister-in-law, Lynn Hutchens; and a brother-in-law, Charles Evans. Surviving are her beloved husband of 46 years, Bobby Evans, of the home; her loving daught! ers, Sharon Evans (Randy) Buelin, Yadkinville; Sheila Evans (Keith) Reavis, Hamptonville; Grandchildren, Kayla and Megan Buelin, Kinsey Reavis; her mother, Cora W. Hutchens, East Bend; 2 sisters, Ruth (Larry) Johnston, Rhonda (Benford) Davis, all of East Bend; 3 brothers, Jimmy (Linda) Hutchens, Jerry (Ann) Hutchens, Ralph Hutchens, all of East Bend; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Monday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Tuesday at Longtown United Methodist Church by Rev. Heather Kilbourne and Rev. Andy Lambert. She will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Longtown Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Longtown United Methodist Church Building Fund in care of Allen Walker, 4409 Walkers Branch Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com 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: cindyjoyhend Surnames: Hutchins, Cox, Joyner, Gurney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/10.58.59.62.64/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you are still in need of this document, I have a copy and would be glad to send it to you. It's not hard to find in most Special Collections at Libraries, so you may have already found it. 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: Hester, James, Thompson, Riggs, Dinkins, Humphries Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4393/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Ms. Myron Gail Hester James of Coolidge Street in Yadkinville passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. She was born on April 25, 1945 in Surry County, the daughter of the late Myron Atwell and Pansy Pauline Thompson Hester. She owned and operated James Tax Service for many years and was employed by H & R Block prior to that. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was actively involved in the Yadkin County Humane Society. She was a "Foster Mom" to many motherless and homeless animals throughout her life and had a great love for her own surviving pets. Surviving are her husband, Pastor Bill James, Jr. of East Bend; her children, Kevin James and his wife, Lisa of Lexington, Kelly Riggs of Mount Airy, Kristy Dinkins and her husband, Randy of Yadkinville, Kenan James and his wife, Dana of Yadkinville and Kyle James and his wife, Shannon of Mount Airy; her 12 precious grandchildren, Chrystal, Alex, Emily, Brylea and David James, Kaleb and Karlie Riggs, Erika, ! Tyler and Sydney Dinkins and Kylie and Brayden James; and her aunt, Mary Ruth Humphries of Mount Airy. Funeral services will be conducted at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home Chapel on Silas Creek Parkway at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010 by Pastor Lyn Ballentine. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Gail has requested that memorials be made to the Yadkin County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1652, Yadkinville, NC for use in the Spay/Neuter Program. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 13, 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: Wetherholt, Sanders, Hardy, Hinshaw, Thompson, Zeman, Phillips, Hutchins, Seats Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4392/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - The Rev. Cecil G. Wetherholt, 74, of 1008 Windsor Avenue, went home to be with his Lord on March 11, 2010. Cecil was born August 20, 1935 in Martha, West Virginia. Cecil was preceded in death by his father, William Creath Wetherholt; his mother, Cora Sanders Wetherholt; first wife and mother of their three children, Lavonna Gail Hardy Wetherholt. Cecil is survived by his wife, Doris O. Wetherholt; his son, David (Kathy) Wetherholt; two daughters, Glenda (Brad) Hinshaw and Amy Wetherholt; step-sons, Phil (Dawn) Thompson, Randy (Kay) Thompson; grandchildren, Denton and Davis Hinshaw; granddaughters, Haley and Audrey Zeman, and their father, Brian Zeman; step-grandchildren, Levi (Traci) Thompson, Cameron Phillips, Laura Phillips, Steve Hutchins, Renaee Seats; and a brother, Robert (Joy) Wetherholt. Cecil was a graduate of Huntington East High School in Huntington, WV, Fairmont State College in Fairmont, WV, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Wor! th, TX. He has a certificate in Church Management at Babcock Graduate School of Management, Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. He was pastor of Churches in Texas, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; served as a missionary for Southern Baptists in West Virginia and as an Associational Missionary in the Brier Creek Association in Hamptonville, NC. Cecil also served a total of twenty-four years military time in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force Reserve. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster, the Rev. Johnny Enloe, and the Rev. Eddy Driver. Burial will follow in the Charity Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Charity Baptist Church Building Fund, Charity Church Road, Boonville, NC 27011; Maplewood ! Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 576, Yadkinville, NC 27055; or to Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice for the dedication and love to Rev. Wetherholt. Online condolences may be made to www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 13, 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: Baity, Kiger, Mackie, Chandler, Barksdale, Garbe, Reid, Hoffman, Bruno Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4391/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ADKINVILLE - Mrs. Dorothy Kiger Baity, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in her 90th year. She was born November 13, 1919 in Yadkin County to the late George Bryant and Myrtle Mackie Kiger. She enjoyed the outdoors and working with her flowers. She was also a long time member of Courtney Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilsie Gray Baity. Surviving are her children, Betty Ann (William) Chandler of Longwood, Fl., Carolyn Baity (Lee) Barksdale of Greensboro, Dotte Baity (Kurt) Garbe of West Palm Beach, Fl.; grandchildren, Kathryn Chandler (Fred) Reid of Indiatlantic, Fl., Karen Chandler (Gary) Bruno of Lake Mary, Fl., Kelly Chandler Hoffman of Apopka, Fl., Holland Barksdale (Ian) Ferguson of Charlotte, Tripp (Megan) Barksdale of Greensboro; great grandchildren, Danielle Chandler (Jason) Berry of Altamonte Spring, Fl., Baity Grantham Barksdale of Greensboro, Michael Boitnott of Jacksonville, Fl., Christopher Morrell of La! ke Mary, Fl.; great great grandson, Tyler Mcvay Berry of Altamonte Spring, Fl.; sister, Ailene Ritchie of Matthews; sister-in-law, Violet Baity of Yadkinville. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Courtney Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:00 Sunday, prior to the service at Courtney Baptist Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Baity family. Memorials can be made to Courtney Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3341 Courtney Church Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences can be made at www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 12, 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, Haynes, Bryant, Wagoner, Shore, Settle, Wooten, Carlton Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4390/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Mr. Henry "Tuck" Groce, 92, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. He was born February 5, 1918 in Yadkin County to the late Henry and Percey Haynes Groce He loved farming, gardening and also loved to help his neighbors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Merlie Bryant Groce; sisters, Virginia Wagoner and two infant sisters; brother, Worth "Bud" Groce. Surviving are his children, Donald (Glenda) Groce and Sherrill (James) Shore; grandchildren, Greg (Pam) Groce, Janet (Chucky) Settle, Mark (Jamie) Shore; great grandchildren, Jake Groce, Boone Groce, Jordan Settle, Megan Shore, Lindsay Shore, Erin Settle, Mackenzie Shore; sister, Lillie "Tot" Wooten; brother, Leonard (Carol) Groce; special nephew, Harold Wagoner; special friend, Tony Carlton. His funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Fall Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Roger Groce and the Rev. William Wease. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He wi! ll lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Memorial can be made to Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3380 Fall Creek Church Road, Jonesville, NC 28642. Online condolences can be made at www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 9, 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: Renegar, Cranfill, Steelman, Hix, Melton, Harris, Caudle, Kimmer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4389/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. William "Bill" Cranfill, 78, of Lone Hickory Road passed away Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1931 in Iredell County to the late Guy and Disa Renegar Cranfill. Mr. Cranfill was retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation Highway Department in Yadkin County, was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church, Lone Hickory Volunteer Fire Department, and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed making his daily rounds at McDonalds and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant sister, and two brothers, Larry Cranfill and Harold Cranfill. Surviving are his brother, Fred (Ida Mae) Cranfill, Mocksville; special friend, Carrie Steelman, Yadkinville; nephew, Joe (Maudie) Cranfill; nieces, Vivian (Allen) Hix, Shelia (Ralph) Renegar, Vickie (Maxie) Melton, Laura (Darrell) Harris, Disa Caudle; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, including M! arilyn R. Kimmer, and friends, including, Jimmy Bowman. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, at Sandy Springs Baptist Church, by Rev. David Kiser and Rev. Howard Wagoner. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Online condolences may be made to www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Matthews, Greene, Spillman, Hilliard, Adams, Spillman, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4388/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Patricia Leigh Matthews, 57, of Virginia Drive passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at her home. She was born March 28, 1952 in Yadkin County to the late William L. "Bill" Greene and Hazel Spillman Greene. Mrs. Matthews was a founder and co-owner of Diversified Foam of Yadkinville. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed her time in the sun and on the water at Santee Cooper and Lake Norman. Mrs. Matthews loved hosting and cooking for family, friends, and Forbush High School Football Teams. Surviving are her beloved husband, Brent Matthews, of the home; her children that she loved deeply and was very proud of, Kelly S. Matthews, Yadkinville; Brett (Terri) Matthews, Yadkinville; Adam C. Matthews, Wilmington, NC; Granddaughter, Mallory Catherine Matthews; sisters, Barbara (Edward) Hilliard, Knoxville, TN; Billie (Michael) Adams, Lake Gaston; brothers, Lawrence Greene, Clemmons; Keith (Cherry) Greene, Jamestown; uncle, C.D. Spillman, Yadkinvil! le; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. Her Celebration of Life will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Allison Oakes Winery in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials may be made to Hospice of Yadkin County, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Online condolences may be made to www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from March 9 to March 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: Long, Fish, Waller, Crowder, Mabe, Hollifield, Snow, Hobson, Wooten, Adams, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4387/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Quenieth "Queen" Elizabeth Long Fish of 4960 Bishopgate Road, Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010. She was born April 30, 1918 in Yadkin County to Thomas L. and Mary Ann (Mollie) Waller Long. She was a graduate of East Bend High School. During World War II, she worked for the Carbon Plant in Winston-Salem. She later worked for Underwood Jewelers and when she married on December 19, 1954, she was working for Western Electric. Quenieth was raised as a Methodist but had been a member of Advent Moravian Church for the past 45 years; she loved the Lord and her fellow members. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship and enjoyed helping with the annual making of the Moravian chicken pies. She is survived by her husband, Frank L. Fish of the home; a daughter, Sharon Crowder and husband, Charles of Midway; a son, Dennie F. Fish and wife, Tammy of Wallburg; two grandchildren, Danah Mabe Hollifield and Eric Fish; two great-grandchildren, Brandon! and Emily Hollifield; and one brother, Roy Long Sr. and wife, Sue of East Bend, NC. Her brothers, Gray Long of Oklahoma, Charlie Long of Winston-Salem, Marvin Long of Florida and John Long of East Bend; along with her sisters, Opal Snow Hobson of Winston-Salem, Treva Wooten of Greensboro and Josephine Adams of Concord, all preceded her in death. The Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at Advent Moravian Church with the Rev. Dan Conrad and the Rev. James Demby officiating. Burial will follow in the Church graveyard. A visitation will be held from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Monday before the Service at the Church. Memorials may be made to Advent Moravian Church 1514 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 or The Neuropathy Foundation 60 E. 42nd st. Suite 942 NY, NY 10165. Online condolences can be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Thompson, Swaim, Vance, Hanks, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4386/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Ms. Nancy Thompson Swaim, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 5, 2010 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born in Surry County on June 17, 1940 to the late Zeb Vance and Claudine Hanks Thompson. She is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Charlene Thompson and Vance and Betty Thompson, all of Elkin and several dear nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Her Funeral will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at Gum Orchard Baptist Church by the Rev. Joe Lambert and the Rev. Ron Chamblin with burial to follow in Zephyr Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the Gum Orchard Baptist Church from 2:30 p.m. until the Service. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Yadkin Nursing Care Center for the love and compassionate care given to Nancy during her stay there. Moody-Davis Funeral Home is serving the Swaim family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneral services.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Smitherman, Ross, Taylor, Holland, Matthews, Denny , Walker, Hardy, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4385/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RURAL HALL - Nell Taylor Smitherman, 82, of Rural Hall, departed this life, Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 25, 1927 in Yadkin County to Garlie and Amanda Ross Taylor. She was a member of Beck's Baptist Church, and was a devout Christian. Her graciousness and unfailing kindliness endeared her to all, while her strength of character, sincerity, and high ideals won their genuine respect. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Junior Smitherman; three brothers, Austin Taylor, Melvin Taylor and Clyde Taylor; a sister, Treva Holland; and a half sister, Lillian Matthews. Surviving are two sons, Ron Smitherman of the home and Larry (Donna) Smitherman of King; two brothers, Glenn Taylor of East Bend and Paul Taylor of Pfafftown; four sisters, Ann Roggencamp of South Carolina, Opal Denny of Pilot Mountain, Faye Walker of Winston-Salem, and Grace Hardy of East Bend; two grandsons, Chris (Heather) Smitherman and Greg Smithe! rman; and one great-grandson, John David Smitherman. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Huff Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ray Hamilton and Dr. Karl Ray Minor officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, March 8, 2010 from 1 until 2 p.m. immediately prior to the Funeral Service. Burial will follow in the New Home United Methodist Church Cemetery. Huff Funeral Home Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Wooten, Phillips, Speer, Richards, Holden, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4384/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Kay Phillips Wooten, 71, of East Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County on July 17, 1938 to Nat and Millie Speer Phillips. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Wooten was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her husband, Chester Wooten of the home; two sons, Charles (Kym) Wooten of Yadkinville and Kent (April) Wooten of Boonville; three brothers, Junior (Patsy) Phillips, Clarence (Zella) Phillips, and Walter (Rita) Phillips, all of East Bend; six grandchildren, Cameron Wooten, Matthew Wooten, Christen Richards, Jessica Wooten, Katlyn Wooten, and Chandler Wooten; four great-grandchildren, Alex Richards, Kansas Holden, Payton Wooten, and Preston Wooten. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Watts and the Rev. Walt Phillips officiating. The body will be placed in the! Church at 1:30 to lie in-state. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 4332 Mt. Bethel Church Road, East Bend, NC 27018. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Swain, Pinnix, Wishon, Bryant, Pardue, Anderson, Alexander Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4383/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Alvis Odell "Pete" Swaim, 83, of Sparks Road, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born May 6, 1926 in Surry County to the late P.W. and Lizzie Pinnix Swaim. Mr Swaim was retired from Sunbeam Corporation, enjoyed farming, and was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Odell Swaim in 1998; a grandson, Johnny Swaim; two sisters, Olene Wishon, V.L. Bryant; and a brother, Jack Swaim. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Pardue Swaim; a granddaughter, Crystal (Ricky) Anderson, Hamptonville; great-granddaughter, Croslee Anderson; and a sister, Annie Sue Alexander. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. J! oe Souther and full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Swaim Family. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: Day, Ray, Banner, Everidge, Simmons, Vogel, Furches Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4382/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Mrs. Mary Day Banner, 89, of Jonesville, NC passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mrs. Banner was born March 5, 1920 in Surry County to the late Joe Ring Day and Nora Ray Day. Mrs. Banner was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Reginald Banner with whom she shared 69 devoted and wonderful years. Also surviving are two sons, Reginald Lee Banner and wife, Nancy Everidge Banner of Winston-Salem; Alan Grey Banner and wife, Sandra Simmons Banner of Statesville; six grandchildren, Mary Margaret Vogel, Joe D. Banner, James E. Banner (Claudia), Jeffery A. Banner, Grey S. Banner, and Christopher D. Banner (Shelia). In addition, she leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Charlotte Vogel, Walker Vogel, Blake Banner, Barrett Banner, Bradshaw Banner and the newly arrived Isabella Banner. Mrs. Banner was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will always be ! loved and remembered by her family. Other surviving family members include a brother, Jack P. Day of Gastonia; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Furches of Farmington, NC. Mrs. Banner is predeceased by hr parents. Other deceased family members include Mary Belle Day, a loving step-mother and devoted friend; and Mrs. Betty Jo Haynes, a sister who was an inspiration to everyone. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Jonesville First Baptist Church, with Rev. Roger Hensley officiating. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, in the church sanctuary, prior to the funeral. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Gardens in State Road, NC. Memorials may be sent to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr road, Dobson, NC 27017. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Banner Family. Online condolences may be made to www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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: mabeone Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4381/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Hugh Arestus Childress, 86, of Thurmond passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born in Yadkin County on February 20, 1924 to the late Jessie Alonzo and Martha Jane Edwards Childress. Mr. Childress was retired form Newman Brothers Well Drilling and a faithful member of Charity Hill Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served our country during WWII. Survivors include a daughter Kay Frances Smith; four sons and two daughters-in-law Arthur Ray and Betty Childress, Johnny Wayne Childress, Charles Edward and Rebecca Childress and Billy Joe Childress all of Thurmond; fourteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; a sister Darlene Childress Crouse of Wilkes County and a brother and sister-in-law, Talmage and Attie Childress of State Road. In addition to his parents, Mr. Childress was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Pauline Roberts Childress. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday at Charity Hill Baptist Church by Rev. Brian Caldwell, Rev. Claude Lloyd, Rev. Jerry Wilmoth and Rev. Rex Walker. Burial will follow in the Crestwood Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Post 123. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 to 8 pm Thursday March 4, 2010. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com Elkin Tribune 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: Smith, Todd, Beckom, Albright, Ross, Pardue, Pettigrew, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4379/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Smith Todd, 85, of West Maple Street passed away Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1924 in Alamance County to the late Terry and Nettie Lee Smith. Mrs. Todd worked for several years with Crown Drug Store in Yadkinville, was active with the Yadkinville and Asheville Tobacco Markets, was most importantly a loving mother and grandmother to her family, and enjoyed cooking for all of them. She was a faithful member of Deep Creek Baptist Church where she served the church as a Sunday School Teacher and volunteered with the Hoots Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sherman James Todd; her step-mother, Maggie Beckom Smith; a son, Carl Douglas "Butch" Todd; sister, Betsy Albright; and three brothers, Allen Smith, J.C. Smith, and Mac Ross. Surviving are her children, Linda (Paul) Pardue, Jonesville; Bobby (Trish) Todd, Yadkinville; Tony (Jan) Todd, Yor! k, SC; grandchildren, Jone Todd, Raleigh; Katherine Pardue, Jonesville; Patrick Todd, Yadkinville; Rachel Todd and Jimmy Todd of York, SC; a sister, Mary Jane Pettigrew, Burlington; brothers, Ross Smith, Burlington; Dan (Linda) Smith, Greensboro; Luther (Brenda) Smith, Burlington; Pete (Vicki) Smith, Elon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Deep Creek Baptist Church. Her funeral service will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Dr. Ron Davis and Rev. Rick Page, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends other times at the home of her son, Bobby Todd, 1033 Three Brothers Road, Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Deep Creek Baptist Church, 2401 Old Stage Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055 or to the charity of the donor's choice. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Yadkin Nursing! Center, for all the loving care given to Mrs. Todd during her stay. O nline condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from March 4 to March 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: Scott, Flynn, Davis, Smitherman, Hobson, Kirk, Simmons, Reavis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4378/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mr. John Glenn Scott, 84, of East Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin County on December 28, 1925 to John Evan Scott and Mamie Flynn Scott Davis. Mr. Scott was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, James Arthur Davis Sr.; brothers, Foy Scott, John Davis, and infant, Clyde Scott; and sister, Olive Dale Smitherman. Surviving are brothers, Ezra (Maude) Davis of East Bend, Paul (Bea) Davis of Boonville, James (Jean) Davis and George Davis of East Bend; sisters, Juanita Key, Freddie Hobson, Vernie (Max) Kirk of East Bend, Betty (Dillard) Simmons of Mt. Airy, and Becky (David) Reavis of Pfafftown; sisters-in-law, Nancy Scott, and Vera Davis; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Vickie Matthews, Linda Williams, and Diane Davis. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Chilton a! nd the Rev. Brian Poindexter officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 4 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Huff Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4744 Siloam Road, East Bend, NC 27018. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Glenn's friends who visited. (Huff Funeral Home). Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 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.