Connie Louise Parrish

Connie Louise Parrish, 59, of Asheboro passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Connie was born August 5, 1965 in Guilford County to the late Dugan Parrish and Carol Haney Parrish. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas Parrish.

Surviving is her daughter, Stacey Tanner and husband Shane; one son, Marcus Deweese; two granddaughters, Kailee Tanner and Addyson Tanner; her aunt, Dot Bradshaw. She also leaves behind her best friend, Linda Meinders.

JC Green and Sons is handling the arrangements.

Six generations to Charity Briles Pierce

Toby David Briles

Toby David Briles was born June 19, 1967, in Richardson, TX and passed on July 13, 2025, at 58 years of age.

An informal celebration of life on August 2, 2025, at 1:30pm. at 15263 E. St. Hwy 21, Bryan TX 77808.

Toby is survived by his sister, Gayla Briles, nieces Jennifer, Marisa and Kalynn and his nephews-in-law Cody and Alvino.

He is preceded in death by his parents Tobe and Nancy Briles and siblings, Cynthia and Jeffrey Briles.

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Barry Spencer Zachary Dies

Mr. Barry Spencer Zachary, 78, resident of Archdale, died July 9, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at Marlboro Friends Meeting in Sophia with Ray Luther officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service. Memorials may be directed to the Marlboro Friends Meeting at 2668 Marlboro Church Rd. Sophia, NC 27350.

He was born April 25, 1947, in High Point, NC, a son to Marler M. and Geraldine Marie Spencer Zachary. 

On August 23, 1969 he married the former Janice Briles who survives of the residence. Also surviving is his mother, Geraldine "Gerry" Zachary of High Point; his two sons, Todd Zachary (Karen) of Davidson and Brandon Zachary (Mandy) of Trinity; two brothers, Gary Zachary (Jeritta) of High Point and Rick Zachary of Thomasville; a sister, Marla Mullis (Gary) of Matthews; six grandchildren, Kirstin, Brianna, Kyndall, Yancey, Spencer and Ella Grace; and three great grandchildren, Raelynn, Landon and Eli.


Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is assisting the family.

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Melissa Jane Briles Rich

Melissa Jane Briles Rich, age 48, of Asheboro passed away on July 2, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of Melissa’s life will be held at a later date.

Melissa was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 21, 1976. 

She is survived by her mother, Beverly Capps Allred of the home; father, William Briles, Jr. of Kentucky; brother, William “Billy” Briles of Kentucky; and sisters, Serena Williams and Crystal Briles both of Asheboro.

Oaklee Mae Blayton

Oaklee Mae Blayton, born and passed on June 26, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.

 
A Memorial Gathering will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm on Friday, at the funeral home.

Preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Dorothy Briles and Dorothy White; great-grandfather, Walter Briles; and uncle, Carrington Griffin.

 
Surviving: her parents, Haylee Briles and Trevor Blayton, her sisters, Campbell Daniel, Aurora Green, and Sofie Green. Her grandparents, Amy Briles and Jamie Benock, Tammy Blayton-Jackson and Bubba Blayton, She is also survived by her great-grandparents, Kathy Crady, Charles "Dale" & Patty Mann, Marilyn & Henry Benock, and Maurice & Sandra Blayton.

Note: The above listing is not part of Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles lineage. (Via Hans Jacob Breyal Broyles, his brother).

Dorcas Roella Ward Workman

Mrs. Dorcas Roella Ward Workman, 96, of Thomasville, passed on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at The Gray Brier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 609 Liberty Dr. Thomasville, NC with Rev. Jerry Webb and Rev. Allen Hale officiating. Inurnment will follow the service in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville.

She was born on July 15, 1928 in Davidson County, NC to Henry Beecher Ward and Addie Miller Ward.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Eulan Workman on January 10, 2000; her two brothers, Beecher Ward and Dolan Ward; and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Ann Halker Workman.

Surviving is her son, Charles Workman and wife Tammy of Thomasville; one grandson, Chad Ryan Workman and wife Kelly of Louisville, KY: one step-granddaughter, Fallon Blackburn and Ian of Archdale; great-granddaughter, Davis Workman of Louisville, KY; special cousins and numerous nieces and nephews, who she loved very much.

Her grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller 

Shelia Ray Hulin Bess

Shelia Ray Hulin Bess, 65, of Lexington passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Shelia was born May 14, 1960 in Guilford County to the late Clayton Hulin and Alreta Snider Hulin.

Surviving is her son, Nathan Bess and wife Lindsay; one brother, Harold Hulin and wife Debbie; and one grandson, Chase Bess.


Mrs. Bess grandmother is Josie Briles Hulin

Darlene Kindley Smith

Darlene Kindley Smith passed at her home on May 18, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Bethel Friends Meeting Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor John Gunter and Pastor Ricky Sessoms officiating.

Born September 1, 1940, in Randolph County, NC, Darlene was the daughter of the late Armal Thomas Kindley and Wilma Rush Kindley.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Snith; brother, Thomas Ray Kindley.

Survivors include her daughter, Dedie Weaver; son, Darin Smith (Kimberly); sisters, Beatrice Pierce, Nelia Ann Kennedy, Voncil Bescher, Reba Grubb (Ronnie), Wanda Teague (JT), Jane Yates; sister-in-law, Margaret Kindley; grandchildren, Aaron Weaver, Allison Weaver, Tanner Smith, and Curtis Smith.
Her great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles