This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Trivette, Dahlberg, May, Duncan, Absher, Armstrong, King, Holcomb, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3615/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - In loving memory of our wife, mother, sister, daughter and most of all a dear friend, Deborah S. Trivette went to be with her Father our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Mrs. Trivette was born Jan. 10, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this world, she leaves only for a time her lovely husband, Joe W. Trivette, who has been her soul mate and best friend. Surviving are her parents, Kitty and Donald Dahlberg; daughters, Jennifer K. May and fianc? Allen Duncan, Kathryn Suzanne (Brian) Absher; stepsons, Glenn (Lynne) Trivette, Thomas (Lynn) Trivette; grandchildren, Ashley, Alley, Jacob, Mason, Lauren, Paris; sister, Kathryn Elizabeth Armstrong; brother, Michael Edward (Susan) King; godchild, Kathryn Danyelle Holcomb; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Souther and the Rev. Richard Eskew officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. ! Her body will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Dec. 8, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Building Fund. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Trivette family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/8/2007. 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: Moxley, Smith, Swaim, Carter, Wagoner, Hemiller, Mayes, Smith, Pilcher, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3614/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Gaynelle Moxley Smith, 71, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, surrounded by her loved ones. Gaynelle was born June 17, 1936, in Iredell County to the late Will H. and Ollie Carter Moxley. She was the granddaughter of the late D.H. "Bud" and Maggie Wagoner Moxley and James D. and Louisa Swaim Carter. Gaynelle married James H. Smith on Oct. 31, 1954. Gaynelle was a treasured Girl Scout leader for 27 years in the Boonville community. She was a proud member of the Sisters of the Skillet quilting group and they all were very special to her. Gaynelle enjoyed art classes and oil painting classes in Pilot Mountain for several years. She loved sporting events and watching her grandchildren participate. She was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting and served on various committees and groups. Before health problems prevented participation, Gaynelle served on the Yadkin County Republican Executive Committee, 5th district and N.C. Republican Executive Committees. I! n addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Moxley; great-grandson, Elijah Ray Swaim, and she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 53 years, James H. Smith; her three children, Jeffery James (Becky) Smith of Boonville, Jeannie Katherine Smith and her fianc? Terry Hemiller of Chicago, Ill., Gary William Smith of Boonville; six grandchildren, Christopher Mayes of Wilmington, Maggie Swaim, Heather Smith, Amber Smith and Will Smith all of Boonville, and Carla (Brad) Pilcher of East Bend; a great-granddaughter, Addison Pilcher of East Bend; two brothers, Hayden (Flora Jean) Moxley of Jonesville, Gray (Shelby) Moxley of Boonville; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 8, at Deep Creek Friends Meeting, with the Rev. Lee Lane officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery. Her body will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials! may be made to Deep Creek Friends Meeting, 1140 Deep Creek Ch! urch Roa d, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Smith family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 12/8/2007 - 12/9/2007. 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.

Here are two changes in the NC cemetery laws that took effect this year: http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2007/Bills/House/PDF/H107v4.pdf http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2007/Bills/House/PDF/H105v4.pdf Bob Carter Greensboro, NC

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Thompson, Finney, Eskridge, Himan, Williams Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3613/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Miss Madelyn K. Thompson, 87, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Miss Thompson was born July 22, 1920, in Yadkin County to Grover and Mabel Finney Thompson. Miss Thompson was a homemaker and was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Thompson and Doris Eskridge. Survivors include a nephew, Joseph D. Eskridge of Tryon; and two nieces, Sarah Himan of Weaverville and Judith E. Williams of Hillsborough. A private service will be held at a later date. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Thompson family. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.-com. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/5/2007. 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: Jarvis, Burton, Hembree, Martin, Bonne, Beams, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3612/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Francis Alonzo "Buck" Jarvis, 93, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was of Winston Road, Jonesville, for many years until July 2004 when he moved to Parkwood Retirement Community. In recent months, he became a resident of Hugh Chatham Nursing Center because of declining health. Mr. Jarvis was born June 19, 1914, in Forsyth County to Wallace and Ela Burton Jarvis. Mr. Jarvis was retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 52 years of service. He was a member of Bethesda Moravian Church in Winston-Salem and was a member of Morning Star Moravian Fellowship in Asheville. Buck was a longtime member of Elkin Rescue Squad and former committee chair for Boy Scout Troop 625 Jonesville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Gough Jarvis; and a daughter, Frances Jean Hembree. Survivors include a son, Bruce Jarvis, and wife Judi of Marion; two grandchildren, Kimberly Martin of Weaverville and Matthew Jarvis! of Brunswick County; two stepgrandchildren, Gregory Boone of Travelers Rest, S.C., and Andrea Beams of Naples, Fla.; a great-grandchild, Corey Martin; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Kendall and Caleb Boone and Delainey Beams. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Peek officiating. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour before the service from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, or Elkin Rescue Squad, Elkin, NC 28621. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Jarvis family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/5/2007. 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: Doub, Bishop, Rappoport, Mayo, Cendella, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3611/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Orren Edward Doub III, 52, of Hamptonville passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at his home. He was born July 3, 1955, to Orren Edward Doub Jr. and Lorene Bishop Doub. Mr. Doub served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973-1985. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans and retired from Forsyth County EMS after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Keith Doub. He is survived by two sons, Orren Edward Doub IV and Lance Cpl. Joshua Junius Doub, both of Lewisville; three sisters, Susan Rappoport and her husband, Joel, of Winston-Salem; Brenda Mayo and her husband, Pat, of Hamptonville; and Cynthia L. Cenedella of Lewisville; his best friend, Tim Hege of Tobaccoville; and a host of other family members and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Raines officiating. Burial will follow at Booneville Community Cemetery. The fam! ily will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 5, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yadkin County, P.O. Box 1267, 208 N. Jackson St., Yadkinville, NC 27055. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/5/2007. 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: Howell, Wright, Gentry, Hollingsworth, Hayes, Harris Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3610/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cora Howell Wright, 88, of Yadkinville, went home to be with Jesus and Daddy on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Wright was born in Yadkinville on Nov. 13, 1919, to Lonnie and Murley Gentry Howell. Her late husband was W.W. "Doc" Wright who went to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 1985. Also preceding her in death were four brothers, Clyde, George, Zeno and Johnny Howell and an infant daughter, Patricia. Mrs. Wright is survived by her five children, David Wright and wife, Dorothy, Reba Hollingsworth and her husband, Tom, Jerrie Hayes and husband, Frank, Jackie Harris and husband, Dwight and Neil "Doc" Wright and wife, Paulette. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The family received friends at Gentry Family Funeral Service, Hwy 601 N. in Yadkinville from 1 - 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Her funeral was conducted at 2:30 p.m. at Gentry Family Chapel by the the Rev. Bruce Freeman. Burial followed at the Harmony Grove Friends Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Yadkin County Senior Center, P.O. Box 1878, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Wright family Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Choplin, Starling, Wall, Smitherman, Cox, Stewart, Edwards, Williams, Shumate, Adcock, Southard Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3609/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Rev. 21:4: "And God Shall wipe away all tears; from thine eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things have passed away." Sarah Josephine Starling, 92, of East Bend passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at Yadkin Nursing Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born in Yadkin County on Oct. 30, 1915, to Joseph Sidney and Sarah Agnes Wall Choplin. Mrs. Starling was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to all of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 69 years, Clifton Starling; two sons, Alvin Starling and Don Starling; and a daughter, Dorothy Jo Starling. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Rick) Smitherman of East Bend and Darlene Cox and fiance Dustin Stewart of Yadkinville; six grandchildren, Diane (Perry) Edwards, Johnny (Sandy) Starling, Rodney (Jennifer) Smitherman, Candy (Kent) Shumate! , LaDonna (Mark) Williams and Melinda Adcock; nine great-grandchildren, Taylor Edwards, Sarah and Emily Starling, Miah, Annah and Norah Smitherman, Jared and Corey Williams and Kenan Adcock; and two special daughters-in-law, Barbara Starling and Norma Starling Southard, both of East Bend. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Friendship Baptist Church, with the Rev. Chris Byrne and the Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 4, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4744 Siloam Road, East Bend, NC 27018. The family would like to extend a special thank you and appreciation to Dr. Jerry Ziglar and the staff of Yadkin Nursing Care Center for the love, care and kindness shown to "Sarah Jo." Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 12/4/2007. 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: 68malibu396 Surnames: Harris Judd Long Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3608/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Published: Monday, November 26, 2007 [Elkin Tribune] Mrs. Alice Ruth Harris Judd, 65, of Abbott Street passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at her home. She was born December 16, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late O.E. and Hazel Long Harris. Mrs. Judd worked as a beautician for several years and worked at Gravely Tractor for 17 years. She was retired from Candle Corporation of America and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Spencer Harris, Norman Harris; and by a sister, Nancy "Carolyn" H. O'Connor. Surviving are her husband of 43 years, Rex Eldridge Judd, of the home; three sisters, Geraldine "Jeri" Sasser, Doris H. (Leamon) Carter, Elkin, Judy H. (John) Simmons, Hamptonville; brothers, James D. Harris, Yadkinville and William Earl (Dorothy) Harris, Clemmons; sisters-in-law, Rosa P. Harris and Shirley W. Harris; brothers-in-law, Sonny (Doris) Judd, Greensboro, Dan O'Connor; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Jason Simmons and her four loving dogs she left behind, Tasha, Benji, Rocky, and Missy. Her funeral service will be held at Mountain View Baptist Church by the Rev. Tim Tucker. She will lie instate 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. [edited] 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: Byrd, Nicholson, Hendrix, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3607/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mary Arlene Byrd Burgess, 76, passed away Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born June 13, 1931, in Yadkin County to the late Talmadge Edward and Mary Lee Nicholson Byrd. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert Burgess, on May 5, 2007; and a brother, Edward Delmayne Byrd. She is survived by a daughter, Vicki (Craig) Hendrix of Pawleys Island, S.C. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev Heather Kilbourne and the Rev. Bill Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 27, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. E.W. Griffin of Jonesville Family Medical and the staff of the Alzheimer' s Unit at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Burgess family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/27/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mabeone Surnames: Hudspeth, Campbell, Kamping, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3606/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DOBSON-Mrs. Stella Mae Hudspeth Campbell Kamping, 93, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Kamping was born in Yadkin County, May 15, 1914, to Lee and Elizabeth Patton Hudspeth. She was a loving mother and friend to all who knew her. Surviving is her son, Lee Campbell of Dobson. Mrs. Kamping was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Campbell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at Northside Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Lee Campbell and the Rev. Dean Eaton. Burial will follow in City Memorial Park in Salisbury. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy is serving the Kamping family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com Mt Airy News 21 Nov 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Wagoner, Mackie, Harris, Cruise, Jackson, Brown, Adams, Hawins, Collins, Smith, Tucker, Reece, Swaim Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3605/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SEE NOTES BY SUBMITTER FOLLOWING OBITUARY: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Annie Ruth "Ann" Wagoner Harris, 75, of U.S. Highway 601, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at her home. She was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Yadkin County to the late Silas and Alta Mag Mackie Wagoner. Mrs. Harris worked for several years with Hanes Hosiery in Winston-Salem and was owner and operator of Ann' s Stylette of Yadkinville. She also worked with the Yadkinville Elementary School Cafeteria, Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners of Yadkinville and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Boonville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Virgil Wagoner. Surviving are her beloved husband of 56 years, James D. Harris of the home; her three children, Becky (Bruce) Cruise, Connie (Wayne) Jackson and Daniel (Dwana) Harris, all of Yadkinville; grandchildren Andy Cruise, April (David) Brown, Amanda Adams and Kaity Hawkins; two great-grandchildren, Stephanie Brown and Stephen Brown; two brothers, T.R. (Lillian) Wagoner of Boonville and J! oe Allen (Carol) Wagoner of Westfield; and a sister-in-law, Joan Wagoner. Her funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Stewart and the Rev. Dean Chandler 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, Nov. 17, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/17/2007. NOTES BY SUBMITTER: Ann's mother, Alta Mag Mackie was the daughter of Joseph Robert Mackie & Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Collins. Catherine Collins was the daughter of David D. Collins & Nancy Smith. David Collins was the son of Hiram Collins & Phebe Tucker. Joseph Robert Mackie was the son of Benjamin Mackie & Tennessee Reece. Ann's father Silas was the son of Thomas Brown Wagoner & Laura Ann Swaim. Thomas was the son of Jonathan Wagoner & Grace Ann Swaim. 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: Crews, Wood, Schuyler, Davis, Macemore, Flanagan, Crews Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3604/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Stephen "Steve" Dale Crews, 56, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at Hoots Memorial Hospital' s Palliative Care Unit. He was born May 4, 1951, to Roy Junior and Eva Mae Wood Crews. Mr. Crews was employed by Turbo Care. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Wood Crews. Surviving are his father, Roy Junior Crews of Hamptonville; four sisters, Janice Schuyler of Winston-Salem; Judy Davis of Hamptonville; Susan Macemore of Winston-Salem; and Missy (Chris) Flanagan of Hamptonville; two brothers, Larry (Darlene) Crews of Boonville and Jeffrey (Ann) Crews of Union Grove; three nieces, Chandra Macemore, Laura Davis and Bethany Crews; and four nephews, Erik Crews, Bryan Crews, Chris Davis and Ethan Crews. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Gentry Family Chapel, with the Rev. Milton Jordan and the Rev. Don Tickle officiating. Burial will follow at Hunting Creek Friends Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p! .m. today, Nov. 9, at the funeral home in Yadkinville. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the family, friends, Mountain Valley Hospice and the Palliative Care Unit at Hoots Memorial Hospital for all their loving care giving to Steve during his illness. Flowers will be accepted, or Memorials may be made to the Palliative Care unit At Hoots Memorial Hospital, c/o Pete Night, P.O. Box 68, Yadkinville, NC 27055, or Relay for Life of Yadkin County, 143 Anthony Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Crews family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/9/2007. 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: Ashburn, Hill, Holcomb, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3603/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Alma Ashburn Hill, 96, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born Oct. 25, 1911, in Surry County to the late Clevo and Della Simpson Ashburn. Mrs. Hill was retired from Western-Electric with 22 years of service. She was a member of Pine Hill Friends Meeting and attended Mount Tabor United Methodist Church as long as her health permitted. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley McKinley Hill; a daughter, Dorothy Holcomb; and a son, Harold Hill. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Helen Hill of Winston-Salem; a son-in-law, Frank Holcomb of Yadkinville; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hill of Yadkinville; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Pine Hill Friends Meeting in Ararat, with the Rev. John Hackworth and the Rev. Michael Thames officiating. She will be in the meeting house 30 minutes before th! e service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The family is very grateful for the care Alma received at Yadkin Nursing Center. A special thank you from the family to the 9th floor Palliative Care staff of Forsyth Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Hill Friends Cemetery Fund, 638 Eldora Road, Ararat, NC 27007. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 11/14/2007 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: Clarkson, Miller, Pettitt, Disher, Loflin, Brawley, Tucker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3602/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Betty Jean Clarkson, 71, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at Hoots Memorial Hospital Palliative Care. She was born Aug. 15, 1936, in Yadkin County to Howard and Pearl Miller Pettit. Mrs. Clarkson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker for her family. She was a graduate of Courtney High School and a faithful member of Courtney Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; a granddaughter, Emmily Clarkson; and an infant sister, Patricia Pettit. Surviving are her beloved husband of 48 years, William Clarkson of the home; three sons, Timothy (Crystal) Clarkson of Yadkinville; Mark (Lorie) Clarkson of Mocksville; and Stacy (Sharon) Clarkson of Yadkinville; grandchildren Seth Clarkson, Joshua Clarkson, Adam Clarkson, Tyler Clarkson, Travis Disher, Josh Disher and Jonathan Loflin; her mother, Pearl M. Pettit of Yadkinville; two sisters, Gaynelle (Jim) Brawley and Linda (Jimmy) Tucker, all of Yadkinville; a brother, Dennis (Diane) Petti! t of Yadkinville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Courtney Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ricky Atkins and the Rev. Chris Hauser 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. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, P.O. Box 1267, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 11/14/2007 - 11 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: Norman, Vaughn, Taylor, Williard, Willard, Phillips Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3601/mb.ashx Message Board Post: YADKINVILLE - The Rev. Warren D. Norman, 85, formerly of Truman Street, Yadkinville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Surry County to the late Joseph Harrison and Sarah Vaughn Norman. The Rev. Norman was the former pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and Salem Fork Baptist Church in Surry County and Deep Creek Baptist Church in Yadkin County. He served as assistant pastor with First Baptist Church of Yadkinville for several years and served as interim and supply pastor for dozens of churches throughout Yadkin, Davie, Forsyth and Surry Counties. He was a master craftsman and was known for his skill in woodworking, cabinet making, furniture and making musical instruments. He was a member of Enon Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Surviving are his beloved wife of 67 years, Stella Jane Rachels Nor! man; his children, David Edward (Janice) Norman of Hamptonville; Larry Warren (Jackie) Norman of Chesapeake, Va.; Garry Dean (Debbie) Norman of Lewisville; Wanda Norman (Steve) Taylor of East Bend; nine grandchildren, Chris (Beverly) Norman, Brian (Rebecca) Norman, Teresa (Todd) Phillips, Larry (Michelle) Norman, Mae Norman, Tia Williard, Jacob (Amy) Taylor, Sarah (Eden) Willard and George (Lisa) Taylor; 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon Norman, Cody Norman, Dillon Norman, Kelsea Norman, India Phillips, Chelsea Norman, Chase Gent, Brady Williard, Noel Williard, Levi Taylor, Jesse Willard, Farah Willard, Carlin Willard and Nate Harmony; a special friend, Jim Grant; and a bountiful amount of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Enon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Elmore and the Rev. Richard Eskew officiating. He will be in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will follow in the church cemet! ery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to! day, Nov . 13, at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Enon Baptist Church Family Life Center, Old U.S. Highway 421, East Bend, NC 27018. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 11/12/2007 - 11/13/2007. 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: Reed, Swaim, Royal, Stokes, Johnson, Pinnix, Holloman, Brewer, White, Briwbm Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3600/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ELKIN - Mrs. Perchie Macemore Reed, 85, of 141 Piedmont St., Elkin, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 4, 2007, at her residence. She was born in Yadkin County on March 19, 1922, to the late Millard and Myra Swaim Macemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Reed; a daughter, Wanda Royal; six sisters, Mabel Macemore, Ola Stokes, Lilly Johnson, Ellen Pinnix, Pearl Holloman and Mamie Macemore; and six brothers, Preston, Grady, Earnest, Frank, Everette and Gene Macemore. She is survived by two daughters, Hilda Brewer of Elkin and Rita White of Wilkesboro; two sons, Dewey (Sarah) Reed of Jonesville and David (Lisa) Reed of Moravian Falls; grandchildren Crystal Reed, Jennifer Reed, Kristie Brown, Stacey Royal, Mandy Reed, Justin Reed and James Brewer; and two great-grandchildren, Lacey and Natalie Brown. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Danny Royal officiating. Buri! al will follow at Swaim' s Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reed family will receive friends from 6 to 8 this evening, Nov. 6, at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge St., Elkin, NC 28621. Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Reed family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/6/2007. 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: Winters, Evans, Woodruff, Simpson, Bryant, Harp Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3599/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JONESVILLE - Donnie Stephen Winters, 61, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Winters was born Dec. 17, 1945, to the late Avery Dale and Selma Evans Winters. He was a retired tobacco grader, and he also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Winters was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jack Woodruff. Surviving are his brother, Leon (Rita) Winters of Jonesville; two nieces, Autumn Winters (Jason Morningstar) and Mary Jacyln Simpson; a nephew, Donnie Woodruff; two special aunts, Georgia Bryant and Ezlee Harp; and a special furry friend, Bogie. His funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Stewart and the Rev. Charles Jones officiating. He 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, Nov. 7, at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Th! e family would like to say a special thanks to the family, friends, and the staff of Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and Forsyth Medical Center for the loving care giving to Mr. Winters during his illness. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Winters family. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/7/2007. 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, Dull, Steelman, Dawson, Hughes, Bargoil, Davis, York, Austin, Wall, Spillman, Long Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Mrs. Marie D. Wooten, 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, of East Old U.S. Highway 421, East Bend, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1924, in Yadkin County to the late W.H. "Hubert" and Gracie Dull. Mrs. Wooten was a graduate of Twin City College of Commerce, was retired from Yadkin County Clerk of Superior Court and was the first female to head the Yadkin County Board of Elections. She was a lifetime and faithful member of Enon Baptist Church where she was active with the church kitchen and enjoyed the years she spent as leader in the Enon Baptist Church Youth Department. Mrs. Wooten loved life and the time spent with her family cooking, gardening or taking care of the many animals she had at home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harry Dull. Surviving are her beloved husband of 63 years, Edsel Wooten of the home; her four loving children, Eddie (Hedy) Wooten of! East Bend; Nancy (Johnny) Steelman of Yadkinville; Ann (Terry) Dawson of High Point; and Kathy (Tom) Hughes of Yadkinville; grandchildren Burke Wooten, Tasha Wooten Bargoil, Ginnie Wooten, Carla Davis, Tracy York, Marty Davis, Dana Austin, Preston Hughes and Sam Hughes; five great-grandchildren, Gracie Bargoil, Brooke Davis, Skye Wooten, Natalie York and Brandi York; and her three sisters, Thelma (Jack) Wall, Brenda Spillman and Carolyn Long. Mrs. Wooten' s funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 7, at Enon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Elmore officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemtery. In lieu of flowers memorials, may be made to Enon Baptist Church Family Life Center, Old U.S. Highway 421, East Bend, NC 27018. (Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville) Published in the Winston-Salem Journal from 11/6/2007 - 11/7/2007. 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, Choplin, Spencer, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/3597/mb.ashx Message Board Post: EAST BEND - Dorothy Elizabeth Hobson Choplin, 78, of East Bend, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County on Jan. 15, 1929, to Omar and Ada Hobson. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Choplin was retired from Unifi and was employed by Fall Creek Elementary School. She was a volunteer for Yadkin Christian Ministries. Mrs. Choplin was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Grady Choplin; a sister, Mary Spencer; and a brother, Buford Hobson. Surviving are three sons, Gary (Diane) Choplin of East Bend; David (Barbara) Choplin of Jonesville; and Randy Choplin and friend Marsha of Boonville; a brother, J.W. (Zallie) Hobson of Waynesville; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Huff Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kenny Gooden and the Rev. Sterling Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The! family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 7, at Huff Funeral Home in East Bend. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church, 2401 Nebo Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the staff of palliative care at Forsyth Medical Center. Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/7/2007. 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.