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Find Gentry Obituaries and the Correct Yadkinville, East Bend or Jonesville Chapel
Start with Gentry Family Funeral Service’s official obituary listing. Open the individual memorial, identify which chapel is serving the family, and verify every service address before travelling, sending flowers or making a payment.
Quick Answer: Use One Source for Each Job
Recent obituary
Use Gentry’s official obituary listing first. New notices and updates appear there.
Service details
Open the individual memorial and verify visitation, funeral, cemetery and Eastern Time separately.
Legal proof
Use the Register of Deeds in the county where the death occurred or North Carolina Vital Records.
Complaint or scam
Use the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service for license checks, consumer complaints and preneed issues.
How to Find Gentry Family Funeral Service Recent Obituaries
Gentry uses one official obituary listing for families served through Yadkinville, East Bend, Jonesville and nearby North Carolina communities.
Which Gentry Chapel Should You Contact?
The same obituary system serves all three locations. The individual obituary—not the person’s hometown alone—should determine which chapel you contact.
Verify the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Separates similar names and nickname variations. | Middle name, suffix or maiden name conflicts. |
| Age / birth date | Helps distinguish people with the same surname. | Age is clearly different. |
| Relatives | Parents, spouse, children and siblings are strong clues. | No close family information matches. |
| Town | Links the person with Yadkin, Surry or another nearby county. | There is no known local connection. |
| Handling chapel | Confirms the funeral-home location serving the family. | A different provider or chapel is named. |
| Church / cemetery | Often confirms the person beyond name alone. | The service location belongs to another family. |
Read Every Service Event Separately
Gentry memorial pages can list several events. Each event can have a different time and address.
| Memorial detail | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Visitation | Gathering before a service. | Start/end time, chapel or church. |
| Funeral service | Main formal service. | Eastern Time, venue and public/private status. |
| Graveside service | Service held at the cemetery. | Cemetery entrance, parking and procession instructions. |
| Burial follows | Interment follows another event. | Whether visitors may join the procession. |
| Memorial service | Service may occur without the body present. | Whether another private event occurred earlier. |
| Add to Calendar | Copies the event to your device. | Reopen the live memorial because saved calendar events may not update. |
No Obituary Found? Change One Search Detail at a Time
Obituary Alerts and Circle of Friends+ Are Different
Obituary subscription
Gentry’s obituary page includes a subscription option for alerts after new notices are posted.
Circle of Friends+
This is a separate follow-up resource offering grief-support and settling-affairs information through text or email. It is not the obituary-alert system.
Flowers, Donations and Funeral Payments
Flowers
Open the correct memorial first. Some families ask for donations instead of flowers.
Donations
Use the organization named by the family, then verify the charity or fund before entering payment information.
Funeral payment
Confirm the account, person, amount and purpose with Gentry, then start from the official payment page.
What to Have Ready Before Calling Gentry
First-call information
- Full legal name of the person who died.
- Current location of the person.
- Date and approximate time of death.
- Hospital, hospice, care facility or medical examiner when applicable.
- Your name, relationship and callback number.
- Known burial, cremation or prearrangement information.
Arrangement-meeting items
- Date and place of birth.
- Parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name.
- Marital status and next-of-kin information.
- Occupation, education and military history.
- DD-214 when applicable.
- Cemetery or pre-need documents.
- Recent photograph and obituary notes.
Ask for Clear Prices Before Approving Funeral Services
Ask for prices by phone
Federal Funeral Rule protections allow consumers to request price information by telephone.
Get the General Price List
During an in-person arrangement discussion, ask for the itemized General Price List and keep it.
Separate optional items
Ask which costs are funeral-home services, merchandise, cemetery charges or outside cash-advance items.
Ask for the final statement
North Carolina’s Board says families should receive a signed statement showing purchased items and prices before services and merchandise are provided.
Useful questions to ask
- What is the basic services fee?
- What do transfer and mileage cost?
- What are the prices for direct cremation and immediate burial?
- What do visitation, chapel and graveside services cost?
- Which costs are cash-advance items?
- Can the family use an outside casket or urn?
Verify a Funeral Home or Funeral Professional
The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service provides a public license lookup for businesses and individuals.
North Carolina Funeral Payment Scam Warning
The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service says it has received reports of scammers calling grieving families and demanding immediate payment or threatening cancellation of planned services.
The Board also says it will not call consumers or licensees to demand payment by telephone.
Prepaid Funeral Contract Protection in North Carolina
North Carolina regulates preneed funeral contracts. If a family cannot locate a contract, believes preneed funds were mishandled or needs to verify a preneed provider, the Board of Funeral Service has specific consumer tools.
Request a contract copy
The Board’s consumer portal includes a form to request a copy of preneed contract documents.
Preneed Recovery Fund
A recovery fund may reimburse qualifying losses caused by preneed licensee misconduct, failure or insolvency after other recovery routes are exhausted.
File a complaint
The Board accepts complaints involving licensed funeral establishments, crematories and funeral professionals.
How to Get a Death Certificate After a Gentry Funeral
A Gentry obituary is not certified legal proof. Start with the Register of Deeds in the North Carolina county where the death occurred.
| Situation | Best starting office | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Death occurred in Yadkin County | Yadkin County Register of Deeds | Local certified-copy route. |
| Death occurred in another NC county | Register of Deeds in that county | Funeral-home location does not determine the record office. |
| County is unknown | North Carolina Vital Records | Statewide search route. |
| Obituary is wrong | Gentry Family Funeral Service | Public memorial correction. |
| Death certificate is wrong | NC Vital Records | Certified-record amendment process. |
Yadkin County certified copies
Yadkin County currently lists $10 per certified certificate. Eligible requesters must provide valid government photo identification.
Yadkin County Register of Deeds
217 East Willow Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: 336-849-7904
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Who may request a certified county copy?
- Current spouse.
- Parent or grandparent.
- Child, stepchild or grandchild.
- Brother or sister.
- Person seeking a legal determination of personal or property rights.
- Authorized agent, attorney or legal representative.
County ordering options
| Method | Prepare | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| In person | Government photo ID and payment. | Current public office hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Online | Identity and mailing information. | Certificate is mailed; review current online-provider charges. |
| Signed request, $10 check/money order, photo-ID copy and self-addressed stamped envelope. | Do not omit signature or ID copy. |
North Carolina state-office charges
| State service | Current listed charge | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Three-year record search | $24 | Includes one certificate if found; search fee is nonrefundable. |
| Additional same certificate | $15 each | Order with the initial request. |
| VitalChek online/phone processing | $13.95 | Added to the state search fee. |
| Optional UPS overnight shipping | $20 | Shipping begins after state processing is complete. |
| In-person expedited processing | $15 additional | Appointment required. |
Older Yadkin County Death, Estate and Coroner Records
The State Archives of North Carolina can help when a recent obituary search turns into genealogy or older-record research.
Death certificates
The State Archives copy-request system includes North Carolina death certificates covering 1906–1981.
Estates and wills
The Archives can search estate records and wills when you provide a name, year and county.
Coroner inquests
Historical coroner inquest records are among the record types available through the Archives copy-request system.
Better historical request
- Full name and alternate spelling.
- Approximate year.
- County.
- Record type: death certificate, estate, will or coroner inquest.
- Spouse or relative when useful.
Yadkin County Veteran Benefits Help
Yadkin County Veteran Services helps Veterans and their families with federal, state and local benefit claims.
Yadkin County Veteran Services
101 S. State Street
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Phone: 336-849-7914
Current walk-in schedule
| Day | Current service |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Appointment only |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Useful documents to locate
- DD-214 or equivalent discharge record.
- Certified death certificate when required.
- Marriage information for surviving-spouse claims.
- Funeral, cemetery and transportation receipts.
- Any existing VA correspondence or pre-need eligibility decision.
Veteran Cemetery Options: Check Eligibility Before Planning
North Carolina State Veterans Cemeteries
North Carolina says eligible Veterans receive a free gravesite and necessary interment services at a state veterans cemetery. Eligible spouses and certain dependents may also qualify under state rules.
Salisbury National Cemetery
The VA currently lists Salisbury National Cemetery as having no new gravesites available. Subsequent interments in qualifying existing gravesites and occasional availability can still apply.
Obituary Correction and Death Certificate Correction Are Different
Contact Gentry
For a wrong name, date, service time, address or obituary sentence, send Gentry the individual memorial URL and the family-approved replacement wording.
Use NC Vital Records
Changing the online obituary does not alter the death certificate. Certified-record corrections require the North Carolina amendment process.
After You Find the Obituary
Social Security
Ask the funeral director whether the death has been reported to Social Security. Follow up with SSA if reporting is not confirmed.
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require before ordering extras.
Veteran benefits
Gather discharge records and receipts before applying for burial allowances, markers or cemetery benefits.
Insurance and banks
Ask each institution which document it accepts before mailing an original certified copy.
Flowers and donations
Use only the family-authorized memorial instructions and first-party payment routes.
Keep records together
Save names, call notes, receipts, confirmation numbers, certificate orders and benefit correspondence.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search Guide
Use when Gentry is not the correct provider or the location is uncertain.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Use for wider county and state certified-record planning.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Use before approving packages, merchandise or optional services.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
VA, state and local burial-benefit routes.
How We Verify Obituary Information
See the source hierarchy used for funeral homes, government records and cemeteries.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize SSA, banks, insurance, mail, benefits and records.
Official and Primary Sources
Gentry Family Funeral Service — Obituaries Current obituary listing, individual memorials and obituary subscription. Gentry Family Funeral Service — Contact Official addresses, chapel telephone numbers and 24/7 immediate-assistance wording. Gentry — Frequently Asked Questions Recent-death preparation, funeral-director responsibilities and family information checklist. Yadkin County Register of Deeds — Vital Records Certified-copy fee, eligibility, ID, mail and online instructions. North Carolina Vital Records — Order a Certificate State search fee, additional copies, VitalChek processing and current order routes. Yadkin County Vital Records Local death registration, filing timing and burial/disinterment permit information. North Carolina Board of Funeral Service — Consumer Portal License lookup, complaints, preneed contract copies and recovery claims. North Carolina Board of Funeral Service — Fraud Alert Current warning about scammers targeting grieving families with urgent payment demands. Yadkin County Veteran Services Local VSO contact, walk-in schedule and benefit-assistance route. State Archives of North Carolina — Copy Request Historical death certificates, estates, wills and coroner-inquest requests.Gentry Family Funeral Service Obituary FAQs
Where can I find Gentry’s Funeral Home recent obituaries?
Use the official Gentry Family Funeral Service obituary page. The same listing covers notices connected with Yadkinville, East Bend and Jonesville. Open the individual memorial for current service details.
Is Gentry’s Funeral Home the same as Gentry Family Funeral Service?
Most searches for Gentry’s Funeral Home in this area refer to Gentry Family Funeral Service, which operates locations in Yadkinville, East Bend and Jonesville, North Carolina.
How do I search Gentry obituaries by name?
Search the surname first, then try the full name, nickname, maiden name, spouse, church, cemetery or nearby town. Confirm the result using relatives and service details.
Which Gentry location should I call?
Call the chapel identified in the individual memorial. Yadkinville is 336-679-7111, East Bend is 336-699-7111 and Jonesville is 336-835-7111. Use the Yadkinville number when the correct chapel is unclear.
Can I receive alerts for new Gentry obituaries?
Yes. The official obituary listing includes a subscription option for new-obituary alerts. This is different from the separate Circle of Friends+ grief and settling-affairs service.
What should I verify before attending a Gentry service?
Confirm Eastern Time, public or private status, every event address, cemetery, parking, accessibility, flowers or donation preference and any recent service changes.
How do I safely make a Gentry funeral payment?
Confirm the account, person, amount and purpose first, then start from Gentry’s official website and use its official Make a Payment route. Save the receipt.
How can I verify a North Carolina funeral home license?
Use the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service Licensee Lookup. It provides separate lookup options for funeral businesses and individual funeral professionals.
What should I do if someone calls demanding an urgent funeral payment?
Do not give the caller personal or financial information. End the call and contact the funeral home directly using the telephone number on its official website. The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service has issued a warning about this scam pattern.
What if I cannot find a prepaid funeral contract?
The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service Consumer Portal includes a route to request a copy of preneed contract documents. It also provides a Preneed Recovery Fund claim process for certain qualifying losses.
How much is a Yadkin County death certificate?
Yadkin County currently lists $10 per certified certificate. Eligible requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification.
How much is a North Carolina state death certificate?
North Carolina currently charges a $24 state search fee that includes one certificate if the record is found. Additional copies are $15 each. Online or phone orders through VitalChek currently include an additional processing fee.
Should I order from Yadkin County or North Carolina Vital Records?
If the death occurred in Yadkin County, the local Register of Deeds is often the most direct route. If the death occurred in another county, use that county’s Register of Deeds or the state office.
How quickly must a Yadkin County death certificate be filed?
Yadkin County states that the funeral director or representative must notify the local Vital Records office within 24 hours of a death occurring in the county and file the death certificate within five days.
Where can I research older North Carolina death records?
The State Archives of North Carolina accepts copy requests for historical records including death certificates from 1906–1981, estates, wills and coroner inquests.
Where can a Yadkin County Veteran’s family get help?
Yadkin County Veteran Services assists Veterans and their families with benefit claims and records. Its current telephone number is 336-849-7914.
Does Salisbury National Cemetery have new gravesites?
The VA currently says Salisbury National Cemetery has no new gravesites available. Some subsequent interments in existing gravesites or occasional availability may still apply, so contact the cemetery before planning.
Does correcting a Gentry obituary change the death certificate?
No. An obituary correction changes the public memorial only. Certified death-record corrections use the North Carolina Vital Records amendment process.
Before You Travel, Pay or Share
- Use Gentry’s official obituary listing first.
- Match several identity clues before sharing the death.
- Identify the correct Yadkinville, East Bend or Jonesville chapel.
- Reopen the memorial before same-day travel.
- Save every service address separately.
- Use only first-party flower and payment routes.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service.
- Do not respond to unexpected urgent-payment calls without calling the funeral home yourself.
- Use the county where the death occurred for local certified records.
- Keep Social Security numbers, certificates and payment information private.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Gentry Family Funeral Service, Yadkin County, North Carolina Vital Records, the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service, a cemetery, the VA or the FTC. Verify final service, payment, record and benefit information with the responsible first-party source.