This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Pardue, Hall, McCoy, Richards, Caudle, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3685/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - William Jack "Bill" Pardue, 75, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Pardue was born July 2, 1932, in Yadkin County to the late D.H. and Beulah Hall Pardue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Greg Pardue; brothers Carlie Pardue and an infant brother. Surviving are his wife, Louise McCoy Pardue; son Scott (Cindy) Pardue; grandchildren, Blake Pardue, Chloe Pardue and Abby Pardue (mother Karen Pardue Richards); sister Geraldine Caudle; brothers Olin (Grace) Pardue and Don Pardue; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Sandy Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Kiser and the Rev. Howard Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. He will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight, Feb. 16, at Gentry Family Fu! neral Service in Yadkinville, which is serving the Pardue family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/16/2008. 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: Choplin, Blakely, Thaker, Allen, Hutchens, Potter, Walkinshaw, Sidden, Abram Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3684/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tommie Leon Choplin, 96, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Britthaven in Kernersville. Mr. Choplin was born Oct. 17, 1911, in Yadkin County to the late John Wesley and Amelia Blakely Choplin. He was the owner and operator of Choplin' s Grocery & Shell Station on Reynolda Road for 23 years. After retiring, he worked for College Village Supermarket for a few years. He was a member of Bethabara Moravian Church and had been a volunteer for 11 years at the Moravian Home (now Salemtowne). Mr. Choplin enjoyed playing the harmonica, banjo and guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 68 years, Marie Thacker Choplin; and brothers Charlie, Howard, Hubert and J.W. Choplin. Surviving are his son, Larry (Linda) Choplin of Shalimar, Fla.; daughter Jeanette (Charlie) Allen of Kernersville; brother Augburn (Eris) Choplin of Winston-Salem; sisters Annie Pearl Hutchens of Yadkinville and Dorothy (Max) Potter of East Bend; grandchildren Jef! f Choplin and Judy Walkinshaw of Florida and Debbie (Tim) Sidden of Lexington; great-grandchildren Bethany and Megan Walkinshaw of Florida; a special sister-in-law, Elsie Abram of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Bethabara Moravian Church, with the Rev. Tripp May officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Vogler and Sons Funeral Home on Reynolda Rd. Memorials may be made to Bethabara Moravian Church, 2100 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Britthaven for their loving care and to special friends Martha and Dee. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/16/2008. 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: Watson, Sizemore, Waddell, Beulin, Neal Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3683/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SIZEMORE YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Mildred Lucille Watson Sizemore, 68, of East Main Street, Yadkinville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Hoots Memorial Hospital. She was born May 8, 1939, in Yadkin County to the late Howard and Lucille Neal Watson. Mrs. Sizemore was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker for her family. She also worked several years in tobacco farming and was a member of New Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Philip Samuel Sizemore of the home; three children, Phillip Daniel Sizemore, Adeana Waddell and Darrell Dean Sizemore, all of Yadkinville; a sister, Lois Beulin of Hamptonville; a brother, James "Bud" Watson of Yadkinville; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her funeral service will follow ! at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in the chapel, with the Rev. James Moore and the Rev. Randy Hicks officiating. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Sizemore family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/15/2008. 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, Roberts, Poindexter, Renegar, Myers, Wagoner, Adams, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3682/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mr. George Wade Davis, 53, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at his home. Mr. Davis was born Nov. 7, 1954, in Surry County to the late William and Ella Roberts Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Brittany Poindexter. Surviving are his wife, Ivey Renegar Davis; stepson Gary (Darlene) Myers; stepgrandchildren Cary Myers, Tash Myers and Megan Myers; sisters JoAnn (Jack) Wagoner, Pat (Kelly) Poindexter and Lisa Adams; brothers Kenneth Roberts, Frank Davis and Robert Davis; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville, with the Rev. Roy Nixon and the Rev. Ronnie Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Gospel Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 6, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. The family would like to thank the Council on Aging, Linda Hutchens, Carol Thompson and Brandy for all the love and ! care shown to Wade. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville in serving the Davis family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/6/2008. 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: Shores, Kennedy, Sprinkle, Mabe, Forman, Hodge, Harrison, Finney, Darnell, Hayes, Jennings, Kelley, Holyfield Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3681/mb.ashx Message Board Post: STATE ROAD- Mrs. Addie Kennedy Shores, 96, of Ambrose Creek Road, State Road, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shores was born June 4, 1911, in Surry County to Nathaniel Gray and Mary Etta Sprinkle Kennedy. Mrs. Shores was retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a charter member of Central Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coy Ernest Shores; a son, Billy Shores; six brothers, Ford, Willie, Doff, Junior, Van and Paul Kennedy; half brother Henry "Tuffy" Kennedy; and three sisters Hattie K. Shores, Pearl K. Mabe and Maude K. Forman. Survivors include a son, Fred Shores, and wife Naomi of State Road; four daughters, Hattie Louise Hodge and Mary Harrison, both of State Road; Barbara Finney of Jonesville; and Pauline F. Darnell and husband Elwood of Jonesville; a daughter-in-law, Flora S. Hayes of Thurmond; a sister, Velma K. Jennings of Yadkinville; a half sister, Lucy K. Kelley! ; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Coleen Kennedy, Vanice Kennedy and Ruby Holyfield; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Central Full Gospel Church, with the Rev. Bobby Norman and the Rev. Eugene Moore officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 Friday evening, Feb. 8, at Central Full Gospel Church. The family will accept flowers, or memorials may be made to Central Full Gospel Church Building Fund. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Faulk and the nursing staff of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital for their loving care. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Shores family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/7/2008. 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: Collins, Moser, Boyer, Salazar, Griffin, Lane Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3680/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Lucille M. Collins, 68, of Boonville passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at her home. She was born in Surry County on Sept. 24, 1939, to Lewis and Meadie Beane Moser. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Bobby Moser. Surviving are her husband, Jay Collins of the home; three children, Becky Boyer, Belinda (Arthuro) Salazar and James "Slim" (Michelle) Collins, all of East Bend; two sisters, Willie Griffin and Geneva Lane, both of East Bend; a brother, Steve Moser of East Bend; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will follow in Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 7, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/7/2008. 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: Hobson, Davis, Pardue, Myers, Stinson, Payne, Bumgarner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3679/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mrs. Katie Lee Hobson Davis, 88, of East Bend passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. She was born in Yadkin County on Aug. 16, 1919, to Junius Ethan and Osia Pardue Davis. Mrs. Davis was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 63 years, Arvil Esker Davis; and sisters Laura Myers, Lura Stinson and Maude Hobson. Surviving are her children, Peggy Ann Davis (special friend Dean Williams), Ed (Brenda) Davis, Steve (Lot) Davis and Jeff (Melissa) Davis, all of East Bend; four grandchildren, Greg (Sandy) Davis, Dee Ann (Bobby) Payne, Anthony (Abby) Davis and Mason Davis; and five great-grandchildren, Trevor Davis, Maddy Bumgarner, Jessica Payne, Hannah Davis and Ainsley Davis. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 9, at Richmond Hill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Will Hamric officiating. The body will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow in Richmond Hill Bapti! st Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030, or Richmond Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Gurney Reddick, 3505 Lime Rock Road, Boonville, NC 27055. (Huff Funeral Home in East Bend) Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 2/8/2008 - 2/9/2008 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, Brown, Smith, Holyfield, Bunke, Wagoner, Mendenhall, Muncus, Matthews, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3678/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COLLINS BOONVILLE - John Emory Collins, 90, of Boonville reached out and took his Savior' s hand on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, around 10 a.m. He was born Dec. 17, 1917, in Yadkin County. "Papa John," as he was known, loved everyone and was loved by all who knew him. He raised a fine garden for many years and shared it with his community. He faithfully served his Lord, worked hard as a farmer and loved his family and friends with all his heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, I.C. and Fannie Brown Collins; three brothers, Andrew Collins, Farris Collins and Ray Collins; a sister, Cora Lee Smith; a granddaughter, Sharon Holyfield; and two great-grandchildren, Sara Elisabeth Bunke and Philip Jared Bunke. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mrs. Ruth Wagoner Collins of the home; a sister, Martha Pearl Mendenhall of Boonville; two daughters, Mary Lou Muncus and husband Ronald of Boonville and Carolyn Holyfield and husband Roger of Dobson; three grandchildren, Chri! s Muncus and wife Donna of Jonesville; Dawn Matthews and husband Chris of Jonesville; and Rebecca Bunke and husband Paul of Dobson; seven great-grandchildren, Adam and Garrett Matthews and P.J., Joseph, Joshua, Caleb and Daniel Bunke; and a list of close friends and extended family far too numerous to mention. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 10, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Homegoing services will begin with John' s earthly body available for viewing from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Gentry' s, with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. Officiating John' s homegoing service will be Brother Jerry Sizemore and Brother Spencer King. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Papa John' s family honors and recognizes this organization and its loving care for John and his family during this time. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/10/2008. 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: Moxely, Caudle, Adams, Grubs, Davis,Draughn, Hunnicutt, Cox Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3677/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Rachel Kathleen "Sis" Moxley Davis, 83, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Silas Creek Manor. Mrs. Davis was born April 21, 1924, to the late John H. and Myrtle Caudle Moxley. She was a homemaker and a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dorothy Adams and Margaret Grubbs; and a brother, Bobby Joe Moxley. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Clyde Thomas Davis of Boonville; her sons, Benny (Judy) Davis of Boonville and Rick (Lucille) Davis of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren, Randy (Lisa) Davis and Regina (Danny) Draughn; three great-grandchildren, Dillon Draughn, Kari Davis and Kendra Davis; two sisters, Colleen Hunnicutt of Winston-Salem and Wanda Lou Cox of Pinnacle; two brothers, the Rev. John D. (Angeline) Moxley of Winston-Salem and Jack (Marie) Moxley of East Bend; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Peace Haven Baptist Ch! urch, with the Rev. Bruce Freeman, the Rev. Zeno Groce, the Rev. Perry Link and the Rev. John D. Moxley officiating. She will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow at Peace Haven Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 11, at Peace Haven Baptist Church in Yadkinville. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Davis family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/11/2008. 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: Williams, Cain, Shew, Cook, Johnson, Wilkins, Styers, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3676/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Franklin "Pell" Williams died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. He lived 80 years. He was born May 20, 1927, in Yadkin County to William Chester "Dulin" Williams and Connie. They were loving parents and preceded him in death. Pell is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma Coe Williams of the home. Their children are Billy Williams (Debbie), Betty Cain (Sheriff Mike) and Darrell Williams (Denise). He was preceded in death by son Timmie Williams; and infant son Mark Williams. He had five grandchildren, Franklin Williams (Jessica), Heather Cain Shew (Justin), Sarah Williams, Mindy Williams and Marcus Williams. Great-grandchildren are Taylor Williams, Caleb Shew and Jacob Cook. His sister is Nell Johnson of Yadkinville; and nieces are Debbie Wilkins (Ronnie), Regina Styers and Terry Johnson (Donna). He was fond of a special friend of the family, Pam Alspaugh; and loved his dog, Winston. For many years his career was loader and dump truck work and then logging. Pell loved spendi! ng time in nature, watching the sunrise and the birds at his bird feeder. He loved to sit and watch little rabbits play, his goats jump and deer run across the fields. He was special to his family and taught them to take care of God' s creatures. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a special family charity, Hospice, or to the building fund at Union Grove Baptist Church, Yadkinville. The family will receive friends as an honor to Pell from 7 to 9 tonight, Feb. 5, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. His funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, and he will be available for viewing from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church, Yadkinville. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/5/2008. 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: Vestal, Ashely,Stallings, Hill, Pearson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3675/mb.ashx Message Board Post: VESTAL Mr. Jason Allen Vestal, 38, of Winston-Salem passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 27, 1969, in Yadkin County to John Allen Vestal and Irma Gail Ashley Vestal. Jason faithfully attended Carver Road Christian Church where he sang in the choir. He will always be remembered as a loving and devoted son, husband, father and friend. Mr. Vestal graduated from Parkland High School in 1987 and coached the Walkertown Wolfpack Cheerleaders. He worked at Papa John' s on Hawthorne Road and loyally supported the North Carolina Tarheels and the Pittsburgh Steelers. His life touched too many to list, and his love will forever be with us. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey and Ruth Ashley and Bessie and Lonnie Stallings of Yadkinville. Surviving are his wife, Tameka Michelle Vestal; his daughter, Alessaundra Jashaun Vestal; parents Irma Gail Ashley Vestal and John Allen Vestal; a sister, Shanti Vestal; a brother, Johnny Vestal; a niece, Mae ! Vestal; and mother, father and brother-in-law Teresa, Don and Maurice Hill; cousins Carolyn Pearson (the Rev. David) and Tina Arbagast. Jason is also survived by his dear friends, Kenny Poplin of Florida and Brent Moser, Tosha Gullett and Victor and Cossandra Owens (daughter Victori); and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Carver Road Christian Church, with Pastor Clyde L. Lindsay officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 5, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jason' s family. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/5/2008. 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: Steelman, Wagoner, Adams, Macy, Brown, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3674/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOONVILLE - Mrs. Kate Lillian Steelman Wagoner, 98, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, at Elkin Healthcare Center. She was born March 16, 1910, in Yadkin County to the late A.C. and Fannie Adams Steelman. Mrs. Wagoner was a loving homemaker and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thurmond Wagoner Sr.; and two sons, J.T. Wagoner Jr., and Charlie Carson Wagoner. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Max Allen and Joan Wagoner of Greenville, S.C.; her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Gayle Macy of Jonesville; a sister, Francis Brown of South Carolina; two brothers, Earl Steelman and Bobby Steelman, both of Winston-Salem; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Her funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the Gentry Family! Chapel, with the Rev. Flake Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3808 Center Road, Boonville, NC 27011. The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Elkin Healthcare for all the loving care given to Mrs. Wagoner during her time spent at their facility. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/2/2008. 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: Hobson, Brown, Mickles, Willard, Trivette, Groce, Smitherman, Atkinson, Powell Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3673/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Annie Pearl Hobson Brown, 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born April 5, 1924, to the late Harvey and Hester Mickles Hobson. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jesse Wade Brown; two sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are her children, Herman Wade (Janice) Brown and Barbra Jean (George) Willard, both of Yadkinville; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two special great-great-grandchildren, Benjamin Trivette and Brady Trivette; five sisters, Imogene Groce of Yadkinville; Stacy Smitherman of East Bend; Ruby Atkinson of Winston-Salem; Helen (Ralph) Atkinson of Winston-Salem; and Carol Powell of East Bend; a brother, Archie (Abby) Hobson of Boonville; and two special friends, Zetta Gray Steelman and Sue Casstevens. Her funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Jim Jarvis and the Rev. Archie Creed offici! ating. Burial will follow at Solid Rock Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1267 Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family would like to give a very special thanks to her caregivers at New Horizon, Care South, Yadkin Valley Home Health, doctors and staff of Blue Ridge Cardiology and especially Mountain Valley Hospice. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Brown family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/31/2008. 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: Hinshaw, Wyatt, Prim, Steelman, Hutchens, Wortham, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3672/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Jammie Sue Hinshaw Wyatt, 69, wife, mother and grand-mother, joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, after a short illness. She was born in Yadkin County on March 7, 1938, to the late Josephine Hinshaw and Windle Prim. Sue was a loving wife and mother who loved flowers and working in her flower garden. She worked in the medical field for the biggest part of her life. Sue was an amazingly caring and charitable woman, always putting the needs of others before her own, and above all, a devoted and loyal Christian who loved the Lord. She was a member of Branon Friends Meeting in Yadkinville. She will forever be missed by her devoted husband and soul mate of 46 years, the Rev. Paul E. Wyatt; a son, Jamison (Shelley) Wyatt of Oxford; a daughter, Mia (Michael) Steelman of Yadkinville; two grandchildren, Megan and Hunter Hutchens; a sister, Nancy Wortham of Yadkinville; a nephew, Jackie (Belinda) Hinshaw of ! King; and a host of relatives and friends. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Huey Parrish and Dr. Jim Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in Harmony Grove Friends Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 29, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/29/2008. 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, Matthews, Brown, Vestal, Wishon, Meenach, Booker,Barker, Holcomb, York, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3671/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mr. Alvin Gray Davis, 85, of East Bend passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin County, on Jan. 11, 1923, to Eugene and Etta Matthews Davis. He was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting and a former member of Friendship Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Davis was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired brick mason, carpenter and farmer and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Grace Davis; two brothers, Arzie Davis and Dalton Davis; and a stepson, Robbie Brown. Surviving are his wife, Inez Brown Davis of the home; three children, Steve Gray (Norma) Davis of Boonville, Rhonda (Ray) Vestal of East Bend and Lisa Davis (Bobby) Wishon of Yadkinville; four stepchildren, Brenda (Jay) Meenach of Florida, Glenda (Mike) Booker of Elkin, Loretta (Haywood) Barker of East Bend and Karen (Keith) Googe of! Winston-Salem; two sisters, June Holcomb of Yadkinville and Peggy York of East Bend; a brother, Jackie Davis of East Bend; two special friends, Maye Adams of Boonville and Calvin Hutchens of East Bend; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 29, at Friendship Baptist Church, with the Revs. Nelson Puffenbarger, Ray Davis and Jake Penley officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors conducted by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon' s International, P.O. Box 2451, Yadkinville, NC 27055. (Huff Funeral Home in East Bend) Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 1/28/2008 - 1/29/2008. 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: Shaffner, Royal, Ashley, Wiles, Robinson, Carter, Sorell, Belton, Etchison, Gardner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3670/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Grace Lucille Shaffner, 78, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 18, 1929, to John Lee and Sally Jane Royal Ashley. Mrs. Shaffner was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Edward Shaffner Sr.; a sister, Geneva Wiles; and two brothers, Gurney Ashley and George Ashley. Surviving are her children, Peggy Robinson of Jonesville; Mary Ann Robinson of Whitsett; Carolyn Carter of Jonesville; Paul "Sunny" Shaffner Jr. of Jonesville; and Kathy Carter of Jonesville; grandchildren Teresa (Kenneth) Sorell, Phil (Stacy) Robinson Jr., Tamara (Robert) Belton, Brad (Michelle) Robinson and Ann (Phillip) Etchison; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jessie Gardner; and two brothers, Johnny Ashley and Kenneth Ashley. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Fall Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Don Hudson and the Rev. Jimmy Pardue 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 7 to 9 p.m. today, Jan. 30, at Gentry family Funeral Service in Jonesville. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Shaffner family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/30/2008. 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: Weatherman, Edwards, Southard, Cheek, Ashley, Wilson, Beck Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3669/mb.ashx Message Board Post: LEXINGTON - Virginia Carlene "Connie" Weatherman Edwards, 75, of Rockcrusher Road, Lexington, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at her home. She fought a difficult but courageous eight-year battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig' s disease. Mrs. Edwards was born Feb. 11, 1932, in Yadkin County to Virgil Weatherman and Dora Southard Weatherman. A member of Macedonia United Methodist Church, she was retired from the Davidson County school system. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, J.D. Cheek; a son, Billy Joe Edwards, on Aug. 3, 2006; a brother, Jack Weatherman; and two sisters, Gay Ashley and Frances Wilson. Surviving are her husband, Willie Freddy Edwards of the home; a son, Gene Edwards, and wife Lavon of Thomasville; two daughters, Debbie Beck and husband Johnny and Linda Jarrett and husband Chris, all of Lexington; five grandchildren, Brenton Jarrett and companion Roxanna Monday; Greg Jarrett and wife Shannon; David Beck and wife Jennifer; Chip ! Edwards and wife Erin B., and Erin Edwards; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sallie Ashley of Jonesville. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Macedonia United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Burt Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 30, at Davidson Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 190, Southmont, NC 27351, or Hospice of Davidson County, P.O. Box 1941, Lexington, NC 27293. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/30/2008. 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: gravehunternc Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3668.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Barbara, Yes, I would like to have copies of them. My connections to the DOOUGLAS and BEAN (BEANE) families is in East Bend via the DEZERN and RING lines. Really appreciate it. Some of them are buried in the old Douglas Cemetery just north of East Bend. Bob Carter 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: barbarawyoung Surnames: Lane, Beane, Douglas, Williams Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3668/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Names are: Lane, Gough, Douglas all from around East Bend. If you want copies let me know and I will email them 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: RonCollins10 Surnames: Long, Royal, Branon, Bennett, Roberts, Harrison, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3667/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Donald Hugh "Jake" Long, 70, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at his residence. He was born Feb. 1, 1937, to the late Lindsay Hugh and Nora Royal Long. Mr. Long was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Robert Long. Surviving are his ex-wife, Sandy Long; children Farley Lynn (Julie) Long of Westfield; Jeffery Steven Long of Boonville; Richie Branon of Hamptonville; and Kelley Branon of Courtney; four sisters, Gladys Bennett and Sarah (Wimp) Roberts, both of King; Susan Harrison of Courtney; and Sandra "Toby" Long of Hamptonville; a brother, Karle Lee (Mary) Long of Hamptonville; and grandchildren Anna Branon, Hope Branon, Mackensie Branon and Josh Evans. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Spencer King officiating. Burial will follow at Longtown Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. G! entry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Long family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 1/23/2008. 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.