This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Welborn, Mathis, Blevins, Williams, Luther, Johnson, Clay, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4319/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARMONY - Mr. Arlen L. Welborn, 76, of Abbydale Road, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2010 at his home. He was born November 26, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late John Robert and Wince Victoria Mathis Welborn. Mr. Welborn was retired from N.L. Fasteners, formerly known as Southern Screw of Statesville with 32½ years of service. He was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Meeting, and his passion was working with cars. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Arlen Welborn; a grandson, Jonathan Andrew Welborn; and by a brother, Manuel Welborn. Surviving are his beloved wife of 54 years, Evalene Blevins Welborn, of the home; a daughter, Anita Gail Welborn Luther Williams, Harmony; a son, Tim Welborn, Harmony; grandchildren, David Wayne Luther, Jamie Danielle Williams, Tim Welborn, Jr., Rusty Shawn Welborn; great-grandchildren, Darrion Wayne Luther, Devin Wayne Luther, Abby Renee Welborn, Emma Marie Welborn, Nicholas Andrew Welborn; two siste! rs, Sheloma (the late Frank) Johnson, Ronda; Lois (Rodney) Clay, Richmond, VA; three brothers, Robert Lee (Teresa) Welborn, Hamptonville; Lenny Welborn, Wentworth, NC, Royce (Elaine) Welborn, Hamptonville, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A private interment will occur at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 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: Casstevens, Mounce, Sprouse, Wray, Gentry,Moxley, Strickland, Cornelius, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Josephine Casstevens Mounce, 81, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Thad & Thelma Sprouse Casstevens. Mrs. Mounce was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother Harold Casstevens. Surviving is her beloved husband of 62½ years, Crawford Mounce of the home; her daughter, Robin Mounce Moxley and husband, David, of Boonville; a sister, Gayle C.H. Wray and husband, Alec, of Clemmons; a brother, Jay Casstevens and wife, Jackie of Boonville; sister-in-law, Wilma Gentry Casstevens, of Hartsville SC; two grandchildren, Tara Moxley Strickland and husband, Marc, David "Davey" Moxley and fiance, Ashten Cornelius; great-granddaughter, Parker Grace Strickland; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m.! Saturday at Gentry Family Chapel by the Rev. Charles Turner and the Rev. J.P. Sizemore. Burial will follow at Mitchell's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gentry funeralservcie.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Mounce family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 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: Simmons, Daye, Tharington, Puryear, Cook, Shoaf, Dodson, Lawrence Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4317/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Mary Josephine Simmons Daye, 88, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010. She was born January 11, 1921 in Yadkin County to the late DeEtte and F. E. Simmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Dumont Daye; sisters, Loas Tharington, Lucy Puryear; brothers, Arnold Simmons, Thomas Simmons. Surviving are her children, Mary Jo (Ronnie) Cook, Barry (Chrishy) Daye; granddaughter, Tara (Keith) Shoaf; step grandchildren, Kaitlyn Dodson, Kyle Dodson, Tracey Lawrence; great granddaughter, Whitney Shoaf; step great grandchildren, Hasten Lawrence, Heather Lawrence, Hunter Lawrence, Housten Lawrence; brothers, Delmer Simmons, Burley Simmons; very special friend and caregiver, Elsie Jester. Her funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010 at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Stewart and the Rev. Charles Jones officiating. She will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the ch! urch cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, 3808 Center Road, Boonville, NC 27011. Online condolences can be made at www. gentryfuneralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 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: Wagoner, Simmons, Weatherman, Iannotte, Swaim Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Mina Lee Wagoner Simmons, 79, of Simmons-Patton Road passed away Saturday, January 02, 2010 at her home. She was born August 20, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late George D. and Ollie Weatherman Wagoner. Mrs. Simmons loved playing Basketball for and was a graduate of West Yadkin High School Class of 1950. She retired from Hanes Knitting with 40 years of service, and was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Scottie Ray Wagoner Swaim. Surviving are her beloved husband of 57 years, Delmer Simmons, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John Iannotte, Jonesville; 2 granddaughters, Ashley Lee Iannotte, Lauren Gabriella Iannotte; 2 brothers, Harvey D. "Buck" Wagoner, and wife, Rachel, Callahan, Fla.; Wilmouth Gray "Dick" Wagoner, and wife, Kathelene, Boonville; brother-in-law, Guy Swaim; and her very close friend, Eunice Robbins. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday at! Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church by Rev. Paul Stewart and Rev. Charles Jones. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to either, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Shady Grove Baptist Church, Center Road, Boonville, NC 27011, or to Mountain Valley Hospice, PO Box 1267, Yadkinville , NC 27055. 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: Cartwright, Casstevens, Burton, Price, Gregory Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mr. Robert S. Cartwright, 84, of U.S. Highway 67, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. He was born February 27, 1925 in Yadkin county to the late Pinkney and Merlie Casstevens Cartwright. Mr. Cartwright was retired with 38 years of service from Bassick-Sack Inc. of Winston-Salem. He was an active member of Boonville Baptist Church where he served the church as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendant, and helped with Boy Scout Troop. Mr. Cartwright was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sons, William "Bill" Cartwright and Tim Cartwright; and by two brothers, Hal Cartwright and Lawrence Cartwright. Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Clara Burton Cartwright, of the home; granddaughter, Courtney Cartwright Price; great-grandson, Tanner Price; and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Gregory. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday at Boon! ville Baptist Church. His Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Boonville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Boaz, officiating. Burial will follow in the Boonville Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of donors choice. Online condolences may be made to www.gentry funeralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Cartwright family. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 3, 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: Holmes, Dobie, Duggins, Ireland, Crawley, Goad Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. George M. Holmes, 80, died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born June 20, 1929 in Mt. Airy, NC to the late John William Holmes and Thelma Elizabeth Dobie. George Holmes was educated in the public schools of Mt. Airy and Washington, D.C. He graduated from Appalachian State University, where he played football under Coach Duggins. Later George coached at West Yadkin High School; became President and Co-owner of W.N. Ireland Insurance Agency; and was a North Carolina State Representative for 32 years. While serving as a State Representative, he was a staunch advocate for Appalachian State University, and was "the catalyst" in securing funding for the convocation center which bears his name. He always championed educational and technological causes. George was extremely proud to represent Yadkin County as part of his district. George is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ireland Holmes; a ! daughter, Jennifer Holmes Crawley and husband, Sid Crawley of Kansas City, KS; three granddaughters, Amanda Crawley of Kansas City, KS; Jennifer Crawley, Megan Crawley, both of Ann Arbor, MI; a sister, Ronella Holmes Goad, and the late D.C. Goad, of Mt. Airy, NC; and three brothers, William Holmes, and wife, Helen of Cape Coral, FL, Jim Holmes and wife, Sue, of Pleasantville, New York, Dobie Holmes, and wife, Mary Francis of Silver Spring, MD. His Funeral Service and Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Flat Rock Baptist Church in Hamptonville with Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, officiating. Mr. Holmes will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the Service. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of George M. Holmes and in honor of Dr. John Owen, to the Wake Forest University Baptist Me! dical Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical Center Blvd., Winst on-Salem, NC 27157. The family would like to express their gratitude to the medical staff of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, as well as, Yadkin Medical Associates. Online condolences may be made to www.gentry funeralservice.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal from January 1 to 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/4312/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELKIN - Comas Gray Groce, age 82, died Dec. 24 2009. Funeral will be Monday Dec. 28, 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Elkin Funeral Service. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on December 27, 2009 ----- Born in Yadkin County on Feb. 25, 1927 and resided in State Road, NC. Mr. Comas Gray Groce, age 82 of mining School Rd. passed away Thursday December 24, 2009 at his residence. He was born Feb. 25, 1927 in Yadkin County, to Sam and Nellie Wagoner Groce. Mr. Groce was retired from Chatham Mfg. and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, where he had served as a Sunday School teacher for several years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Groce. Survivors include: his wife Lucile Cheek Groce of the home; four sons, Chris Groce and wife Anita of Roaring River, Sammy Groce and wife Sandra of Sparta, Tenn., Seth Groce of St. Road, and Jimmy Groce and wife Brenda also of St. Road. Twelve Grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two special friends Jamie Groce, and Rose Ann Groce. Funeral Services will be held Monday December 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant View Baptist Church by Rev. Finley McCoury, and Rev. Kenny Wood. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening December 27, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Elkin Funeral Service 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: jeffw48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Cousin So we are both descended from William Evans and Nancy Puckett, you from George W and I'm from his brother Thomas. I've traced my Wilkes Co Adams to Abraham, Spencer and John on 1830 Census. Not sure which I descend from, may be John. Would you like my email address ? Send me a message via ancestry and I'll send it to you. 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: DMacCormack Surnames: Martindale Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Martindale was from Alamance Co., NC. He and my Aunt Doris lived in Burlington and he worked for Burlington Mills. As far as I know, he had no ties to the Yadkin/Surry/Wilkes area. 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: spomike Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Doris Adams married John Wiley Martindale, born Oct 22, 1914 and died Dec 30, 1958. John Wiley was a son of John Jarvis and Mary Jane Powers Martindale. 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: DMacCormack Surnames: Adams, Sparks, Byrd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He lived in Yadkin but originally lived in Wilkes County. The family lived in the Swan Creek area. Some of them lived just over the Wilkes Co. line. Samuel was the son of Jesse Pinkney Adams [1823-1898] and Jane "Jincy" Sparks [Abt 1823-1885]. Jesse was the son of Jesse Adams [1785-1850] and Margaret "Peggy" Byrd [Abt 1789-1857]. If these tie into your family, I have copies of the eldest Jesse's Bible records. 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a question for you. Who was the Martindale that married Doris Adams d/o Jesse Pinkney Adams and Mamie Myrtle Vestal? 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: jeffw48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Adams in my family also. Was your Samuel Adams in Yadkin Co ? My Adams were in Wilkes Co. 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: DMacCormack Surnames: Evans, Adams, York Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm related to the Evans line through my maternal grandfather. He was Jesse Pinkney Adams [1893-1985] the son of Samuel Adams [1855-1922] and Rebecca Caroline Evans [1864-1936]. She was the daughter of George W Evans [1823-1878] and Sarah York [1833-1923]. 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No Nancy and Iredell didn't have any children. Nancy had two children out of wedlock, prior to her marriage to Iredell. William Lee Hudspeth b. 1 29 1864 and Esther Hudspeth b.1 27 1869. Nancy is buried next to her son at Flat Rock Baptist Church. Her daughter Esther Hudspeth Shore is also buried there. 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: Bledsoe, Vestal, LeVan, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4311/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jonesville- Mr. Ricky Dale Bledsoe, 55, of Jonesville passed away December 26, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, after a 4 year courageous battle with renal Cell Carcinoma. Rick was born in Forsyth County on June 24, 1954 to the late McKinley and Izzetta Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, RA Leader, and was also a member of the Choir. Ricky was a member of the Arlington Fire Department and was Past President of Board of Directors for the Fire Department. He also coached basketball for a number of years at Jonesville under Otis Chipman league. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Cheryl Vestal Bledsoe, of the home; a son Ryan David (Ashley) Bledsoe of Jonesville; a daughter Erin McKenzie Bledsoe of the home; a sister Cheryl (Eddie) LeVan, King; a brother Tony (Marsha) Bledsoe, Advance; Several special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday December 28, 2009 at Ge! ntry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. His funeral will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday December 29, 2009 at Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Daron Brown. He will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family would like to say a special Thanks to Dr. Mebea Aklilu and staff, Rogene and Amy, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in the Oncology Department; also to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Donna Wilson, Barbara Moore, and Renee Eubanks. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center 101 Hospice Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or to the Donors Choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Bledsoe 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: Holcomb, Reece, Casstevens, Caldwell, Robinson, Wright, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4310/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Boonville - Mr. Fletcher Monroe Holcomb, 89, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009 at Elkin Healthcare Center. He was born November 28, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin and Della Holcomb. He lived in the Mitchell's Chapel community and early in life attended Mitchell's Chapel United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Army at the rank of Corporal with General George Patton during the Normandy Invasion. He was retired from Vaughn Basset Furniture Company. In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Gray Holcomb in January 2006; sister, Lucy Reece; brother, Sanford Holcomb. He is survived by his son, Steven F. (Judy) Holcomb; grandsons, Christopher Holcomb and Steven Holcomb; great grandchildren, Rebecca Holcomb and Steven Holcomb; brothers, Oscar Holcomb, Hugh Holcomb; sisters, Mary Casstevens, Edna Mae Caldwell; step grandsons, Dale Robinson, Justin Wright; step great grandchildren, Brandon Robinson, Baily Robinson, Trent W! right; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Mitchell's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Charles Turner with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Holcomb family. Online condolences 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: jeffw48 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/9.55.57.1.3.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ron I don't have any info on Nancy Hudspeth besides the 1897 marriage bond. Esker was born in 1889 so that would make him the son of Iredell and Lucy Corum. Iredell and Nancy didn't have any children. 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: Todd, May, Reavis, Mitchell, Lakey, Styers, Hoots, Poindexter, Sidden, Cress Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4309/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM - Mrs. Martha Todd May, 99, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 25, 1910 in Yadkin County to Cornelius Huston and Mary Jane Reavis Todd. Mrs. May was a member of Bethesda Moravian Church. She taught Sunday School for many years at both New Eden and Bethesda. She served on the Board of Elders and Board of Trustees. She was a faithful member of the Joy Circle that made as many as 1800 chicken pies for several years that supported various church projects. Mrs. May was retired from Western Electric (now Lucent) with over 29 years of service. She also worked for the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company during World War II, and also worked for Mrs.. White's Sewing Shop on Fourth Street. She became known locally for her tireless reweaving that invisibly repaired tears. She dependably drove for 18 years for the Ardmore Transportation Ministry by taking elderly and handicapped for doctor appoint! ments, etc. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and four sisters: Mrs. Cletie Mitchell of High Point, Virgil, Silas, Cyrus, Leslie, Jones, William, and Luther Todd of Yadkinville, Laurence Todd of East Bend, Mrs. Margaret Lakey of Mocksville, Mrs. Minnie Styers and Mrs. Bertha Hoots of Yadkinville; two grandsons, Marven L. Poindexter and Gary Poindexter; and three great-grandsons, John Henry May, Adam Poindexter, and Christopher Sidden. Surviving are her children, Mrs. Marie (Bob) Poindexter of Clemmons, Dr. Henry E. (Bobbie) May, Jr. of Yadkinville, and Mrs. Joan (Ray) Cress of Advance; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2 at Bethesda Moravian Church with the Rev. Richard Spach and the Rev. Norwood Green officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Moravian Graveyard. The family will receive friends from! 1-2 p.m. at the Church prior to the Service. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be given to Bethesda Moravian Church, 740 Bethesda Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Salem Moravian Graveyard, c/o Salem Congregation, 501 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on January 1, 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: Shore, Henderson, Piniix, Day, Trivette, Matthews Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3975/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. John Wesley Shore, 66, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008 at his home. Born October 26, 1942 in Yadkin County to Fletcher and Ruby Shore. Mr. Shore graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1961, and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 37 years. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and a member of the New Ground Blue Grass Band. He was preceded in death by his father, John Fletcher Shore. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Henderson Shore of the home; mother, Ruby Pinnix Shore; sons, John Wesley Shore, Jr., Parks Bradley Shore both of Hamptonville; daughter, Sara Nicole Shore of Clemmons; granddaughter, Hope Marie Shore of the home; grandsons, Bradley "Isaac" Shore of the home, Jacob Preston Shore, Samuel Triston Shore both of Roaring River; sister, Lee Ann (Allen) Day; brother-in-law, Jack (Ruth) Henderson; sister-in-law, Ramona (William) Trivette; niece, Natalie (Jason) Matthews; nephews, Grant (Sarah) Day, Mason Day, Phil (Shel! ly) Henderson, Blake Henderson, Grant Henderson. His funeral service will be 2:30 PM Monday, December 29, 2008 at Asbury United Methodist Church by the Rev. Heather Kilborne. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 4613 Old US Hwy 421, Hamptonville, NC 27020. Online condolences can be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the Shore 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.