This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Hutchens, Frye, Mills, Willard, Seats, Rogers, Winfrey, Barker, Carter, Brown, Patterson, Irvin, Russell, Rothrock Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3834/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Martha Hutchens Frye, 88, of Yadkinville passed away Saturday August 9, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Frye was born June 11, 1920 to the late John Robert & Nancy Mills Hutchens. She was a wonderful housewife and a member of Pilot View Friends Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Alex Houston Frye, Sr. on September 30, 2006, a daughter:Wanda Lou Frye, a sister: Bessie Harris, a brother: Dallas Robert Hutchens, and a great-grandson: Nathan Willard. Surviving are her children: Alex Houston (Shelba) Frye, Jr., Larry (Janice) Frye, John Major (Pam) Frye, and Nancy Clementine (Ronnie) Seats, all of Yadkinville. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Pam (Kevin) Rogers, Sherry (Roy) Winfrey, Lisa (Brian) Barker, Kellie (Rex) Carter, Natalie Frye, Emily Frye, Kenneth Brown, Marsha Patterson, Patrick Frye, Daniel Frye, great-grandchildren: Whitney Irvin, A.J. Carter, Kendal Carter, Anna Rogers, Meghan Winfrey, Todd Patterson, step-grandchildren:Tyson Rothrock, Marsha (Mark) Russell, Cassandra (Brent) Davis, Olin Seats, Eric Seats, step-great-grandchildren: Adam Davis, Nicholas Davis, Heather Sanger, Tyler Barker, Kyle Russell, Kurt Russell, Karma Grace Rothrock and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral was conducted at 2 p.m.Monday August 11, 2008 at Pilot View Friends Church by the Rev. Nelson Puffenbarger. . Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday August 10, 2008 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials may be made to Pilot View Friends Church 3225 Pilot View Church Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville served the Frye fam 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: Shaffner, Wagoner, Collins, Hanes, Reeves Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3833/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Sarah "Maxine" Shaffner Wagoner, 69, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Autumn Care in Statesville. She was born Dec. 9, 1938, to the late Gaither Clarence and Florence Hanes Shaffner. She worked at Chatham Manufacturing and was a nursing assistant at Guardian Care. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Rufus Shaffner, Vernon Shaffner and David Wayne Shaffner; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include former husband Harvey D. Wagoner; a daughter, Debbie Collins of Elkin; two sons, Bobby Lee Wagoner of Hamptonville and Donnie Keith Wagoner of Jonesville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Magdalene Reeves of Jonesville. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Swaims Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Byrd and the Rev. Barry Shaffner officiating. She will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.! today, Aug. 14, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/14/2008 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: Hoots, Sizemore, Spillman, Reid, McMahan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3832/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nelson Jerry "Popeye" Hoots, 73, of Lone Hickory Road, died on Monday, August 03, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Yadkin County on November 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Toss and Mae Sizemore Hoots. He was retired from J.R. U-Haul Rental and was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Navy. Mr. Hoots is survived by two daughters:, Jerri Lin (Andy) Spillman of Yadkinville and Stacy Michelle Hoots of Gastonia and a sister: Dorothy "Dot" Reid of High Point. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hoots was preceded in death by a daughter: Jenny Mae Hoots, four brothers: Clyde, June, Conrad and Robert Hoots and a sister: Sue McMahan. The service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hoots was held on Wednesday, August 6, at 11:00 a. m. in the Mackie-Sinclair Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Michael Faircloth officiating. Burial will be in the Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends August 5, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at Mackie-Sinclair Funeral Service. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to Deep Creek Baptist Church, 2400 Old Stage Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Mackie-Sinclair Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Hoots 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: Miller, Pettit, Clarkson, Brawley, Tucker, Disher, Loflin, Hutchens, Heath Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3831/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mrs. Annie Pearl Miller Pettit, 90, of Gold Mine Road passed away Thursday, July 31, 2008 at Hoots Memorial Hospital. She was born February 13, 1918 in Yadkin County to the late George and Isa Todd Miller. Mrs. Pettit worked for several years on the farm with her husband, and at Hoots Memorial Hospital in the cafeteria. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker to her family, and was well known through the community for her wonderful chicken, pumpkin, chocolate, and coconut creme pies. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and at the age of 12, she accepted Christ and joined the church that her father and grandfather helped to organize, Turner's Creek Baptist Church. She remained a faithful member to the church and sang in the choir as long as her health permitted. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years: Howard Lindsey Pettit, by an infant daughter: Patricia Ann Pettit, her daughter: Betty Jean Clarkson, grandson: Tim Clarkson, and a great-granddaughter: Emily Clarkson and was the last of 5 brothers and 1 sister. Surviving are her devoted children: Gaynell (Jimmy) Brawley, Linda (Jimmy) Tucker, Dennis (Dianna) Pettit, all of Yadkinville, her son-in-law: William Clarkson, seven grandchildren: Mark (Lorie) Clarkson, Stacey (Sharon) Clarkson, Vann (Melissa) Brawley, Derick Tucker, Jonathan (Susan) Pettit, Brad (Keri) Pettit, Amy (Kevin) Heath, granddaughter-in-law: Crystal Clarkson, 14 great-grandchildren: Seth Clarkson, Josh Disher, Travis Disher, Adam Clarkson, Tyler Clarkson, Josh Clarkson, Jonathan Loflin, Samuel Brawley, Caleb Brawley, Brandy Tucker, Jessica Tucker, Dylan Hutchens, Austin Heath, Kayla Heath, Lucas Pettit, Austin Jones, and Jacob Pettit. Her funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Turners Creek Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Russell, the Rev. Allen Barker, and the Rev. Billy Seats. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials may be made to the Turners Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Courtney/Huntsville Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Cathy Shore and staff of Hoots Memorial Hospital and Willowbrook Health Care for all the loving care and support given. 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: Creech, Davis, Williams, Tesh, Foster, White Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: PFAFFTOWN Lawrence (Hody) Holton Creech, 87, passed away Monday, August 11, 2008. He was born November 11, 1920 in Yadkin Co. to the late Lawrence Cliford and Grace Apperson Creech. He lived most of his life in Forsyth Co. and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church for 50 years where he served as a Sunday School Teacher and was also a member of the Gideons International. Mr. Creech was preceded in death by his parents and son, Lawrence (Larry) Creech, Jr. He is survived by his wife Doris Heath Creech of the home, four daughters, Becki Davis (Calvin), King; Bobbie Williams (Bobby Lee), Tobaccoville; Carol Tesh, Pfafftown; and Dianna Foster (Richard), Winston-Salem; a son, Fred White (Sharon) Germanton, ten grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Chapel. Rev. Jack Elliott and Dr. Carlos Cooper will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forsyth Memorial Pa! rk. Visitation for the Creech family will be on Wednesday Evening, August 13, 2008 at Vogler & Sons from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 8/13/2008 - 8/14/2008 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, Burton, Martin, Hicks, Reavis, Lord Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Joan Davis Burton, 80, of East Bend, passed away Monday morning, August 11, 2008. She was born in Yadkin County on December 29, 1927 to Stark Wolford and Annie Martin Davis. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Mrs. Burton was an employee of Sheppard Veneer for 37 years. The last six years she worked at the East Bend Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Burton was preceded in death by her husband, Talmedge Charles Burton and a brother Aldene Martin Davis. Surviving are two sons, Larry Charles (Ruthanna) Burton of East Bend and William Morris (Elisha G.) Burton of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Carolyn Davis Hicks of East Bend and Betty Davis Reavis of Yadkinville; two brothers, Stark Richard Davis and Bobby Gray Davis both of East Bend; five grandchildren, Angela Burton Lord, William Brady Burton, Ashley Candace Burton, Benjamin Wesley Burton, and Christopher Ross Burton; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P,M., Thursday! , August 14, 2008, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nancy Krall officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 to lie instate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Huff Funeral Home is serving the Burton family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/13/2008 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: Tucker, Matthews, Davis, Reece Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/494.1.2.1.1.2.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Correction Notice: Novella Davis that married Ed Matthews is not the daughter of Josiah Davis & Kate Tucker. Josiah was first married to Lavina Reece. Lavina died 5 14 1878, and Josiah remarried Biddly Catherine (Kate) Tucker 6 10 1879. Novella was born to Josiah & Lavina 11 28 1875. Novella's mother is incorrectly listed as Kate Tucker on her death record. 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: Bottoms, Macemore, Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Dennis Jay Bottoms, 50, passed away Sunday Aug. 3, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Bottoms was born Dec. 20, 1957, to Lonnie Jay and Gladys Macemore Bottoms. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Jay Bottoms. Surviving are his mother, Gladys Macemore Bottoms of Dobson; and a brother, Danny Ray Bottoms of Jonesville. His funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Gentry Family Chapel in Jonesville, with the Rev. Conard Hatfield officiating. Burial will at Swaims Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 7, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/7/2008 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.

The Forsyth County Genealogical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 13 at 7 pm in the Forsyth County Main Library Auditorium. The program speaker will be Mr. John Reynolds on "Using E-Mail Lists and Contacts in Genealogical Research." Refreshments at 6:30 pm. The Library is located at 660 W. 5th Street in Winston-Salem. The meeting is free and open to the public.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: York, Baity, Ray, Moxley, Watts Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Jesse Crater York, 78, of 1749 Shacktown Road, Yadkinville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at his home. He was born May 10, 1930, in Yadkin County to the late Luther Clarence and Celia Mae York. He attended Courtney High School. He attended Shacktown Church of Christ when his health permitted. He looked forward to his daily trips to Hardees where he enjoyed meeting and talking to his friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister; and a brother, Leo York. He is survived by three children, Robert York, Wayne York and Ruth Ann Baity and husband David, all of Yadkinville; a brother, Ray York, and wife Mary of Yadkinville; a sister-in-law, Shirley York of Tobaccoville; a longtime friend and companion, Judy Miller; five grandchildren, Bridget Ray, Michael York, Dustin York, Deanna Watts and Kristy Moxley; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Gentry Family Chapel, wit! h Brother Lawrence Warden officiating. Burial will follow at Yadkin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 4, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shacktown Church of Christ, 2605 Shacktown Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/4/2008 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: Henderson, Combs, Tomlinson, McTheny, Bear, Skeen, Winfrey, Carty Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3825/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WINSTON-SALEM Mrs. Lola C. Henderson, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Mrs. Henderson was the daughter of Hubert and Doshie Combs. Born in Jonesville, she lived most of her life in the Midway community of Davidson County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyce F. Henderson. Her companion since his death was her beloved cat "Miss Kitty". She loved working outdoors in her flowers and garden and watching the habits of the backyard birds, squirrels and bunnies gave her special enjoyment. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Tomlinson (Robert), Debra McTheny, and Lynn Bear (Dave); three grandchildren, Paula Skeen, Randy McTheny (Missy) and Ryan McTheny; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Samantha, Josh, Corey, and Cody. Also surviving are her sisters, Kathleen Winfrey, Anna Lee Carty, and a brother, Bill Combs. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home Silas Creek Chapel, with a graveside funeral service follo! wing at 2:00 p.m., at Parklawn Memorial Park with the Reverend Dave Bear officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ABRI Veterinary Hospital- "Free to a good home Fund" in memory of Lola Henderson, 1449 Trade Mart Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/1/2008 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: Sparks, Vestal, Parrish, Palmer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHARLOTTE - Calvin D. Sparks, 89, of The Carriage Club of Charlotte, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1918 in Yadkinville, NC to the late Calvin D. Sparks, Sr. and the late Minnie Vestal Sparks. Prior to the last six years, Mr. Sparks lived in Winston-Salem, working at A&P and retiring from North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He loved gardening and reading the Bible and was a member of First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. He will be remembered by family and friends for the many flowers and camellias he planted and shared. Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Palmer Sparks, also of The Carriage Club Healthcare; a daughter, Bonnie S. Parrish, and husband, Vernon R. Parrish, Jr. of Charlotte; and two grandchildren, Amanda L. Parrish and Ray M. Parrish. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by a sister, Doris M. Sparks, and brothers, Donald R. Sparks and R. Edward Sparks! . Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 3, with Dr. David Hughes officiating, at Salem Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street in Winston-Salem. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow the service in Parklawn Memorial Gardens with a prayer by Lori Carter, Parish Nurse. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor' s choice. The family would like to thank the staff of The Carriage Club Healthcare for their dedication, Hospice and Palliative Care for their watchful concern, and Martha Florez for her devoted care. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 8/1/2008 - 8/3/2008 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: Collins Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3823/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Martha Collins Mendenhall recently deceased was the last of 23 children born to Isham Cadwell Collins. Isham's parents were William Collins & Martha Sizemore. William is believed to have died during the civil war. Would like to correspond with anyone that may know who William's parents were? 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: Leatherman, Kimmer, Webb, Abbott, Lauer, Johnson, Walker, Layell, Bennett, Haslett, Williams Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Charlene Leatherman, 50, of Kennedy Street passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at her home. She was born October 16, 1957 in Forsyth County to Alfred and Annie C. Leatherman. Ms Leatherman was a graduate of Rutledge College, and a Legal Assistant for 17 years with Kilpatrick-Stockton in Winston-Salem, and was a member of Center United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was a loving devoted, mother, sister, and grandmother. Surviving are her beloved sons, Jonathan Kimmer, and friend, Vanessa, of Yadkinville; Derek Kimmer of Jonesville; her parents of Yadkinville; grandchildren, Kamden, Raven, and Keaton Kimmer; four sisters, her twin, Darlene (Carlton) Webb, East Bend; Ravona (Randy) Abbott, Yadkinville; Donna (Mike) Lauer, Sherry (Josh) Johnson, all of East Bend; father of her children and friend, Lynn Kimmer; nieces and nephews, Bryan and Nathan Walker, Kurt and Justin Layell, Patrick Abbott, Melissa Bennett, Heather Haslett! , Marty Williams, James Williams; and her special friends and co-workers at Kilpatrick-Stockton. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, in the Gentry Family Chapel, with Brother Steve Johnson, and Brother Steve McCollum officiating. Burial will follow in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., Wednesday, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/30/2008 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, Weatherman, Tyson, Farah, Pfouts, Schmidt, Cook, Reavis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - George Hubert Casstevens, 81, of Lee Avenue, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at his home. He was born July 19, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late John D. and Trular Weatherman Casstevens. Mr. Casstevens was a graduate of Appalachian State University and taught for 13 years in the Davidson County School System. He was also the co-owner and manager of Kannapolis Village and Catawba House Rest Homes. Mr. Casstevens was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean War, and was a member of Mitchells Chapel United Methodist Church, Newton Lions Club, and Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Sherrill Casstevens. Surviving are his wife Phyllis M. Casstevens, of the home; his daughter, Rebecca Tyson, Kannapolis, NC; six step-children, Xiena (Charbel) Farah, Chino, Ca; Kathy (Kelly) Pfouts, Smithville, KY; Joe (Peggie) Cook, Jonesville; Angel Schmidt, Atlanta, Ga; Worth (Susan) Cook, Swainsboro, Ga.; Audra ! (Mark) Tyler, Lexington, NC; a sister, Lucille (William) Reavis, Courtney; two brothers, Gray (Mary Lee) Casstevens, Carl Casstevens, all of Yadkinville; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M., Thursday, at Mitchells Chapel United Methodist Church. His funeral service will follow the visitation in the church at 5:00 P.M,, Thursday, with Rev. Charles Turner, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Casstevens Family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/30/2008 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: Collins, Mendenhall, Smith, Autry, Poindexter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3820/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Martha Pearl Collins Mendenhall, 92, of Highway 67 East passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, at her home. She was born July 3, 1916 in Yadkin County to the late I.C. and Fannie Collins. Mrs. Mendenhall was retired from Salem Uniform and was a faithful member of Island Ford Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She enjoyed listening to the Gaither Vocal Band and Country Music. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David F. Mendenhall in 1994; and was the last surviving member of 23 brothers and sisters including Andrew Collins, John Collins, Farris Collins, Ray Collins and Cora Lee Smith, who also preceded her in death. Surviving are her devoted children, Bobby (Versie) Mendenhall, Phillip (Janet) Mendenhall, Odell (Jenny) Mendenhall, Jimmy (Pat) Mendenhall, all of Boonville; Clara Jane (Raleigh) Autry, Greensboro; David Lynn (Karen) Mendenhal! l, Charlotte; Lou Ray (Wilbur) Poindexter, Siloam; her loving dog, Tippie; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 31, at Island Ford Baptist Church by Preacher Conard Hatfield and Rev. Eddy Driver. She will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Boonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to either Mountain Valley Hospice, 101 Technology Blvd, Suite 201, Mt. Airy, NC or to Island Ford Baptist Church, Highway 67 West, Jonesville, NC. The family would like to express their gratitude to Mountain Valley Hospice and to Melissa Flowers for all the loving care given to Mrs. Mendenhall. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/30/2008 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: kastrupc Surnames: Oxendine/Oxentine Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/2211.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi i am Chandra Oxentine Kastrup.I am looking for any helpful information you could give me. My grand father is the late Carroll Junior Oxentine, born in 1933, in Caldwell County,NC and died in 1989 in Alexander County, NC. His parents were William Carroll Oxentine b-1906 in Watauga county NC, d-1959 in Wilkes county NC and wife Jennie Lynn Oxentine was born in Watauga County, NC and died in Alexander County, NC. His mother Martha Jane Oxentine was born in 1852, in Sumpter, SC, and died in Allegany County in 1935. Her husband and Parents is who im searching for. Im trying to link my family to the Original Oxendine's of Robeson County, NC. Any help you could offer is so much help to me in my search to find out my family history! My email is [email protected], please send any thing that you think could be helpful to me in my search. 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: indybss Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Anyone know of this family? I'm trying to piece together who his mother and father is. I know his wife is Mae Louise Vestal and he has two sons named Jody and Jason. Thanks for the help. 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: Allen, Norman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3818/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Orpha Allen Norman, 87, born July 27, 1920, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008, at her daughter Nancy' s home in Lakeland, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today, July 11, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville, with a graveside service immediately following at 11:30 a.m. in Yadkin Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Advance. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/11/2008. 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, McCormick, Allen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. Vauda Lee Hutchens, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1940, in Yadkin County to the late Silas Lee "Perk" and Kate McCormick Hutchens. Mr. Hutchens was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with over 30 years of service. He loved cars, restoring muscle cars, drag racing and was crew chief for Mike Hutchens Racing "MHR." Surviving are his former wife and special friend, Mary D. Hutchens of Yadkinville; his son, Mike Hutchens of Yadkinville; sister Sylvia Jean Hutchens (Elbert Allen) of Yadkinville; and a brother, Wendell "Dink" Hutchens of Doraville, Ga. Mr. Hutchens will be viewed during the day today, July 11, and the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be held immediately after the visitation at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, in Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Allen Barker officiating. Burial will f! ollow in Yadkin Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yadkin Nursing Center, Activity Fund, P.O. Box 879, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 7/11/2008. 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.