This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Ritchie, Anthony, Redmond, Parks, Swaim, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3720/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Patricia Ritchie Anthony, 60, of Wilkes-Yadkin Road, Hamp-tonville, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at her home. She was born Jan. 24, 1948, in Mecklenburg County to John and Dolores Elledge Ritchie. Mrs. Anthony was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a faithful member of Dennyville Baptist Church where she served the church as a Sunday school teacher. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to her family and community. Surviving are her devoted husband, of 41 years, Gayle Anthony of the home; a daughter, Gina Anthony (Tim) Redmond of Statesville; two special grandchildren, Brookelyn Redmond and Regan Redmond, all of Statesville; two sisters, Brenda Ritchie (Jimmy) Parks and Norma Ritchie and friend Boone Swaim; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Dennyville Baptist Church, 2713 Old Highway 60, in Ronda, with the Rev. Dwayne Byrd officiating. She wi! ll be in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, March 11, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice Home, 410 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dennyville Baptist Church; Dr. Grote and staff of Wilkes Regional Cancer Center, especially Gina Jenkins; and Mountain Valley Hospice, including, Lynn Aplin and Kathy Reece, for all the loving care, support and prayers given on behalf of Mrs. Anthony. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/11/2008. 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: Thutchins43 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/277.280.497.513.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for more information on Joseph Leaman. Birth and Death dates, etc. Please contact me at Thutchins3@triad.rr.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: libbysnc Surnames: Hunt, Howell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3719/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone know anything about the Daniel Hunt (1761-1857) and his wife Nancy Hunt (1779-1853/55) buried at Jonesville Cemetery in Yadkin Co? There's also an Athan of Nathan D Hunt, died 1852, but I can't read the age. I know there was a Nathan D Hunt in Surry. Looking for parents of Rebecca Hunt (b 1785) md Robert Howell in 1802. Could she have been related to these Hunts. 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: Barlowe, Holmes, Smith, Watkins, Holmes, Holyfield, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3718/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Betty Neal Barlowe Holmes, 81, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. She was born May 8, 1926, in Caldwell County, the daughter of the late Daniel Spurgeon Barlowe and Dollie Smith Barlowe. Betty was a devoted Christian and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Yadkinville. Betty served the Lord in three churches during her adult life, Guess Road Baptist Church in Durham; First Baptist Church of North Myrtle Beach; and First Baptist Church of Yadkinville. She worked with the Mission programs, sang in the choirs, and taught Sunday school through the years. She was an example of love for family and friends. Betty worked most of her career in Durham with Gold Kist Inc., and when she and her husband retired, they made the move to North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Betty moved to Yadkinville to be closer to her children in 1996. Her family, neighbors and friends have always meant so much to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ! brother, Donald Barlowe; sisters Meda Barlowe Watkins and Arlene Barlowe; and her loving husband, John Robert Holmes. A beloved mother and grandmother, Betty is survived by two children, Andy Holmes and wife Kim of Whiteville and Hannah Holmes Holyfield and husband Doug of Rockford; and five grandchildren, Solomon Holmes, Auston Holmes, Nicole Holmes, Alana Holyfield, and Ashley Holyfield. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Everette Barlowe, Marshall Barlowe, Smith Barlowe and Ellen Barlowe Steele and their families; sister-in-law Dell Barlowe; and many nephews, nieces and lifelong friends and family. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at First Baptist Church of Yadkinville. Her funeral service will follow the visitation in the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, with the Rev. Chris Vogts and the Rev. Dallas Prestwood officiating. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Youngsville Cemetery in You! ngsville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Yadkinville, in memory of Betty Holmes, P.O. Box 668, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Holmes family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/7/2008. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Roberson, Blankenship, Stallard, Smith, Dorton, Brickney, Styers, Nahay Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3717/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Margie Roberson Blankenship, 85, of East Bend, born April 16, 1922, received her promotion on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. A daughter of the late Joseph W. and Partha Stallard Roberson, Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Blankenship; two brothers, Joseph W. Jr. and George Roberson; her sister, Nita Smith; and her son, Harold Dorton. Margie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Lewisville. She will be missed greatly by her family; her children, Nadine Brickey and husband Carl of Pfafftown; Bill Dorton and wife Shirley of East Bend; Everett Dorton and wife Shirley of East Bend; Ella Styers and husband Marvin of King; and Judy Nahay and husband Terry of Indonesia; her 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel in East Bend. Burial will follow in Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will re! ceive friends and family between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. today, March 7, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/7/2008. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Dezern, Lineberry, Scott, James, Jumper, Taylor, Barnett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3716/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KERNERSVILLE - God called home another precious Angel, Mrs. Lorene Dezern Lineberry, 78, of Kernersville, formerly of Old Town, on Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born Nov. 7, 1929, in Yadkin County to Charlie A. and Jessie Scott Dezern. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hoover R. Lineberry; a son, Tony Lineberry; and two brothers, Mack Dezern and Jack Dezern. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by her children and all those who love her. Mrs. Lineberry was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church of Walkertown. Surviving are her five children, Patricia (Ike) James of Yadkinville; Jerry Lee (Connie) Lineberry and Chuck (Pat) Lineberry, both of Walkertown; Mike Lineberry (Lisa) of Winston-Salem; and Gene Lineberry of Fisher Peak; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters, Charles Dezern of Winston-Salem, Peggy Jumper of Walkertown,! Marlene Taylor of East Bend, Nell Barnett of Dobson and Larry Dezern of Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 6, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bobby Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank Willowbrook Rehabilation Care Center for the care Mrs. Lineberry received and also Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth/Davie County. (Huff Funeral Home in East Bend) Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 3/5/2008 - 3/6/2008. 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: Williams, Fulp, Griffin, Critcher, McMichael, Webster, Dodson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3715/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONE - Mr. Robert Luther "Bob" Williams, 77, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Hunter Holmes McGuire Medical Center. He was born in Walnut Cove to Luther O. and Mamie Fulp Williams on Aug. 23, 1930, and was a member of Pine Hall Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Pine Hall High School, then attended Oak Ridge Military Institute. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1950 serving a two-year tour of duty at the U.S. Naval Radio Facility in Totsuka, Japan, and then served a four-year enlistment aboard the USS Dynamic. Bob was employed by Wachovia Bank where he began a distinguished 42-year banking career which included serving in various positions with NCNB across North Carolina. Following NCNB' s expansion into Virginia and Maryland, Bob was named president/CEO of NCNB Virginia. He was active in civic affairs in all the communities in which he lived. He was a member of the Lions Club in Winston-Salem, Roanoke Rapids, Plymouth, Yadkinville and Boone. He was also a member of Yadkin! ville Sertoma Club and Boone Kiwanis Club, serving one term as president of the Kiwanis Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Watauga County United Fund and two years as president of that organization. Bob was a charter member of the National Interscholastic Football Officials Association, the N.C. High School Athletic Officials Association and the North State Football Officials Association. He accumulated over 27 years officiating high school athletics. Bob founded the Yadkin County Midget Football League with financial backing of Yadkinville Sertoma Club, then served seven years as commissioner of the league and coached the Yadkinville Hornets for six years. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Ruth Griffin Williams; a son, Gregory Kent (Gwynne) Williams; a daughter, Melinda Rae "Lynne" (Danny) Critcher; four grandchildren, Conner Joseph Williams, Gunner Griffin Williams, Zachary Hale Critcher and Dillion Luther Critcher; a brother! , James Wray Williams; a niece, Sharon W. (Keith) McMichael; and two n ephews, Douglas Webster (Rachel) Williams and Kenneth Dodson (Tonya) Williams. A 2 p.m. funeral service will be conducted today, March 6, at Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. After the service, military honors will be provided by Clemmons VFW Memorial Honor Guard in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Hall Presbyterian Church, c/o Karinda Wilson, P.O. Box 82, Pine Hall, NC 27042. Burroughs Funeral Home is serving the Williams family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/6/2008. 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: Largen, Matherly, Phillips, Amburn, Jones, Casstevens, Turman, Hutson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: WILLIS, Va. - Ruby Alma Phillips, 77, of Willis passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Floyd County to the late William Oscar and Jessie Largen Matherly. Ruby is the wife of retired owner and mother of current owner of the Boonville Flour and Feed Mill in Boonville, N.C. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband, Sammie Phillips of the home; daughter and son-in-law Linda and Roy Lee Amburn of Hillsville; sons and daughters-in-law Eugene and Vicky Phillips of Indian Valley and Marcus and Donna Phillips of Hillsville; sister Opal Jones of Christiansburg; three grandchildren, Crystal Casstevens, Kevin Phillips and Abby Turman; seven great-grandchildren, Curtis Hutson, Dakota Casstevens, Dylan Casstevens, Bryan Phillips, Jared Phillips, Cailyn Turman and Clayton Turman; sister-in-law Eula Tate; brothers-in-law and spouses Rudolph Phillips, Gerald and Wanda Phillips, Carlos Phillips and Donnie and Cenie Phillips; four stepgrandch! ildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at Mitchell' s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church, with the Rev. Don Sizemore, Pastor Jerry Blevins and the Rev. Harvey Carico officiating. Mrs. Phillips will be in the church one hour before the funeral service. Burial will follow in Mitchell' s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, March 6, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/6/2008. 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: Windsor, Bell, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3713/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Hazel Lucille Windsor, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Hazel was born Feb. 1, 1922, in Yadkin County to John Carl and Martha Bell Windsor. She retired from Chatham Manufacturing Co. after 42 years of service. She was a lifetime member at Flat Rock Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by two brothers, Turner Windsor and Harold Windsor. Surviving are two brothers, Terry (Georgia) Windsor of Hamptonville and J.C. (Marie) Windsor of Winston-Salem. She had several nieces and nephews; and several special cousins and special friends. She will be greatly missed by all. She spent her life looking after others. She took care of her father until his death and then took care of her mother until her death. Her funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Joe Reece and the Rev. Joey Tomlin officiating. Burial will follow at Flat Rock ! Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 6, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Windsor family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/6/2008. 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: York, Shore, Funk, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3712/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Ms. Dorothy "Dot" L. York, 75, of Rockford Road, Yadkinville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at Hugh Chatham Hospital. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Fred E. and Florence Shore York. Ms. York was employed by Hanes Hosiery and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for a number of years. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem. Surviving are her brother, David (Betty) York of Yadkinville; niece Lynn (Chris) Funk of Boonville; and great-nephew Caden Funk. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Deep Creek Friends Church, with the Rev. Lee Lane officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, March 5, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials made to Yadkin County Council on Aging, P.O. Box 789, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Hugh Chatha! m Hospital and Willowbrook Nursing Center for their love and care. Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the York family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/5/2008. 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: Hauser, Trivette, Hogue, Ashburn, Anthony, Aaron, Jones, Sipe Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3711/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEWISVILLE - Mrs. Nell Hauser Trivette, 92, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at Clemmons Village I. She was born on July 7, 1915, in Yadkin County to Charles and Ruby Hauser. Mrs. Trivette was a longtime member of Lewisville United Methodist Church where she served as a past treasurer and enjoyed going on trips with the Echoes Group. She was also a member of Lewisville Historical Society and Lewisville Arts Council. Mrs. Trivette enjoyed gardening, painting and flowers. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was a Lewisville Postmaster from 1940 to 1942. Mrs. Trivette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas F. Trivette; three brothers, Fred Hauser, Jack Hauser and Tom Hauser; and three sisters, Gladys Hogue, Vera Ashburn and Jessie Anthony. She is survived by her daughters, Louise (Greg) Aaron and Toni (Mike) Jones; her grandchildren, John Thomas Sipe and Dr. Anna Leigh Sipe; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Trivette loved her grandchildren. T! hey were the love of her life. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Lewisville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tom Lee and the Rev. Keith Bingham officiating. Interment and visitation will follow the service. Memorials may be made to Lewisville United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6290 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC 27023, or to a charity of the donor' s choice. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to everyone at Clemmons Village I for the love and care they gave "Mama Nell." Also, a special thank you to Ruth Drewery and Robin Johnson, her hospice CNAs. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/5/2008. 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: Southard, Miller, Williamson, Teuschler, Woods, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Lois Southard Miller, 83, of Highway 67, Boonville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Miller was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Surry County to Arthur Patrick and Ethel Williamson Southard. Mrs. Miller was retired from Northwestern Bank and was a member of Boonville Methodist Church where she served on several church committees. She was also a member of Boonville Women' s Club, and she received numerous ribbons for her needle work. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Miller Jr.; and a sister, Sybil Wagoner. Survivors include two sons, James A. Miller and wife Ann of Pfafftown and Mark W. Miller and wife Earline of Deatsville, Ala.; three grandchildren, Katherine Teuschler and husband Michael; Ric Woods and wife Nikki; and James Earl Miller; and her sister by love, Bonnie Vestal. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at Boonville Methodist Church, with t! he Rev. Marion Swann and the Rev. Jennifer Wells Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Boonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Boonville Methodist Church, 116 N. Carolina Ave., Boonville, NC 27011. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Miller family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/5/2008. 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: Dezern, Linberry, Scott, James, Jumper, Taylor, Barnett, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3709/mb.ashx Message Board Post: KERNERSVILLE - God called home another precious Angel, Mrs. Lorene Dezern Lineberry, 78, of Kernersville, formerly of Old Town, on Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born Nov. 7, 1929, in Yadkin County to Charlie A. and Jessie Scott Dezern. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hoover R. Lineberry; a son, Tony Lineberry; and two brothers, Mack Dezern and Jack Dezern. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by her children and all those who love her. Mrs. Lineberry was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church of Walkertown. Surviving are her five children, Patricia (Ike) James of Yadkinville; Jerry Lee (Connie) Lineberry and Churck (Pat) Lineberry, both of Walkertown; Mike Lineberry (Lisa) of Winston-Salem; and Gene Lineberry of Fisher Peak; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters, Charles Dezern of Winston-Salem, Peggy Jumper of Walkertown! , Marlene Taylor of East Bend, Nell Barnett of Dobson and Larry Dezern of Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Bobby Roberson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, March 5, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. The family would like to thank Willowbrook Rehabilation Care Center for the care Mrs. Lineberry received and also Hospice and Palliative Care of Forsyth/Davie County. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 3/5/2008 - 3/6/2008. 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: Hatfield, Marshall, Little, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3708/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Linda Faye Marshall Hatfield, 60, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1947, in Plant City, Fla., to the late Joe and Bertha Marshall. Mrs. Hatfield was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Little. Surviving are her husband, Conard Hatfield; sons Brian (Adelia) Keith Hatfield and Roger (Lynn) Kevin Hatfield; grandchildren Brianna Grace Hatfield, Jared Keith Hatfield, Mercy Renee Hatfield, Kayla Mechelle Hatfield, Chance Hatfield, Harley Rhiannon Hatfield and Scarlet Rose Hatfield; and brothers Elmer Gene (Elizabeth) Marshall and Ellis Joel Marshall. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Island Ford Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alan Barker 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 Thursday evening, March 6, a! t Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville, which is serving the Hatfield family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/5/2008. 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: Pratt, Caudle, Denny, Adams, Conaway, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3707/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Ruby Viola Pratt Caudle, 90, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008, at Willowbrook Health Care Center. She was born June 17, 1917, to the late John and Sarah Frances Denny Pratt. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Leake Caudle; and seven brothers and sisters. Surviving are a daughter Lou Raye Adams of Boonville; a son, Lee (Doris) Caudle of Germanton; grandchildren Lee Ann Caudle, Mark (Angie) Adams, Sharon (Barry) Conaway, Darrin Adams, Steven Adams and Jeff (Lisa) Adams; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lucy Pratt McCormick. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Archie Creed and Mark Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 5, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Va! lley Hospice, 208 N. Jackson St., Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Caudle family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/5/2008. 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: Money, Martin, Whitaker, Brown, Talbert, Peters, Johnson, Hobson, Jester, Leach, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3706/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ADVANCE - Ura Bliss Money Martin, 97 years young, was born Feb. 17, 1911. God sent his angels to escort our mom to her eternal home with Him on Monday, March 3, 2008. With her beautiful alto voice, mom will be joining that heavenly choir and singing praises to her Heavenly Father. Mom graduated from Boonville High School in 1928 as valedictorian of her class. She retired after 27 years as manager of the cafeteria for Courtney School where she was "mom" to so many. Her love for all the children was endless. She lived in Snellville, Ga., with her daughter from 1985 to 2003 and then moved to Advance. Mom loved all people; she had a heart for service to others. While living in Georgia, she served in a nursing home ministry for many years. She reached out to the lonely; the staff was often amazed that her time and effort was spent with people much younger than she was. Preceding mom in death were her parents, B.C. and Vallie Money; her husband, Harvey Lester Martin; brothers Brod! ie and Ben Money; and sisters Ruth Whitaker and Lola Brown. Mom is survived by her children, Olivia Talbert of Advance; Ben (Shelby) Martin of Boonville; and Carol Peters of Advance. She is also survived by three sisters, Lela Johnson and Doris (Charlie) Hobson of Yadkinville and Ada Lee Jester of Texas. She is also survived by all of her special grandchildren, Tom Talbert of Tobaccoville; Dick (Theresa) Talbert of Advance; Denise (Neil) Leach of Concord; Sam (Mitzi) Talbert of Winston-Salem; Marty Martin of Cary; and Bryan Peters of Snellville; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The service to celebrate Mom' s life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in Mackie-Sinclair Chapel, with Dr. Sam Brockway of Lawrenceville, Ga., and the Rev. Harry Sammons and the Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery of Courtney Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1945 and taught Sunday school for many year! s. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, March 5, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101, Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or to Calvin Simmons Ministries, P.O. Box 1181, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff of the ninth floor of Forsyth Medical Center and to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their sincere compassion and support through this difficult time. Our thanks also go to our friends in Davie County Home Health, especially Jean Southern. Special thanks to Mattie Lyerly who was a devoted friend and daily companion to mom for several months. We also want to thank the staff at the respite facilities where mom stayed while we took a break and to Davie Place. And finally, thanks to all her family and friends for their prayers, visits, meals and love. Mackie-Sinclair Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family of Mrs. Martin. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 3/4/2008 - 3/5/2008. 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, March 12 at 7 pm. in the Forsyth County Library Auditorium. The program will feature speakers R. G. Absher ("Overmountain Men") and Dr. Charles Gilreath (Regent of Yadkin Co. SAR) on "Battles of King's Mountain and Guilford Courthouse". Dr. Charles Gilreath from Elkin, NC, currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Overmountain Victory Trial Association (OVTA). In addition, he's a Volunteer Docent - Wilkes Heritage Museum, a Ghost Tour Guide - Wilkes Heritage Museum and President of the Yadkin Valley Chapter, NC Sons of the American Revolution and Vice president of the Wilkes-Surry Chapter OVTA and a Member of James B. Gordon Chapter of Sons of Confederate Veterans. R. G. Absher from Elkin, NC, is a Past President of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA). He's also a Volunteer Docent - Wilkes Heritage Museum, Ghost Tour Guide -Wilkes-Heritage Museum and current President of the Wilkes Heritage Museum. Both Absher and Gilreath enjoy telling about their ancestors who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Both have done a many programs for school students on the subjects of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War and the Battle of Kings Mountain. 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: mabeone Surnames: Blevins, Childress, Baity, Royal, Willard, Cranfill, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3705/mb.ashx Message Board Post: (photo) Mr. Eugene Childress, 58, of US Hwy. 21, State Road, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Alonzo and Zola Blevins Childress. Mr. Childress worked with Carl Rose and Son Paving, and was a loving, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and family man. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife: Sharon Kay "Sherry" Childress, and by his second wife: Wilma Baity Childress and a step-daughter, Donna Baity. Surviving are his sons: Dennis Eugene Childress, Randy Lee Childress, both of State Road; step-son Barry Baity; grandchildren: D.J. Childress, Abigail Lee Childress, brothers and sisters: Curtis Franklin (Peggy) Childress, of Boonville; Rosa Lee C. (Paul) Royal, of Jonesville; Louise C. (the late J.T.) Willard, of Ronda, Kenneth (Debbie) Childress, of Kernersville, Margaret (Ricky) Cranfill, of Boonville and several loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 3, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the White Oak Cemetery of Thurmond with Rev. Bobby Prevette officiating Published in the Elkin Tribune 3 Mar 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: Wooten, Heath, Jester, Riggs, Brown, Sink, Gumpert, Hinson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3704/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Blaney Mae Wooten Jester, 68, of Terry Lane passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. She was born Oct. 4, 1939, in Yadkin County to the late Miles and Maggie Heath Wooten. Mrs. Jester was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 18 years of service, and was a member of Branon Friends Meeting. She was a devoted homemaker, and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Jester; and by four brothers. Surviving are her loving husband of 52 years, Allen G. Jester of the home; two daughters, Teresa Brown, Yadkinville; Sandra Riggs, Boonville; four grandchildren, Josh Brown, Chasity Brown, Maggie Sink, Christy Gumpert; a great-granddaughter, Hailey Mae Hinson, whom she loved dearly; two brothers; three sisters; and her special little dog, Hanna. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, March 3, at Branon Friends Meeting Cemetery, with the Rev. Hewey Par! rish and Pastor Joe Reece officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial and Honor Program, Saint Jude Children' s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Jester family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 3/3/2008. 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: Bray, Longworth, Bowen, Wemlinger, Patton, Childres, Minkler, Mackey, Bowen, Campbell, Spellicy, Mickler, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3703/mb.ashx Message Board Post: GREENSBORO - Ms. Susan Bray Longworth, 79, of Greensboro passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born June 8, 1928, in Yadkin County to William and Mary Della Bray of Jonesville. Ms. Longworth resided in Winston-Salem for most of her adult life. She retired from Taylor Brothers in Winston-Salem. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will always be remembered. Ms. Longworth was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; and four brothers. Surviving are three daughters, Jessie Bowen (Lee) of Pfafftown; Jerrie Wemlinger of High Point; and Judy Patton of Greensboro; her beloved grandchildren, Cheryl Childers (Brian Minkler), Candace Childers, Teresa Mackey (Douglas), Jessica Bowen Campbell (Jason), Brandon, Brooke and Eric Wemlinger and Blair (Andy) Spellicy; and great-grandchildren Brody Alexander Mickler and Alexa Grace Mackey. She also had numerous nieces and nephews surviving her. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March ! 1, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer' s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 1315 Ashleybrook Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/28/2008. 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.