Carolyn Renno

 Updated: Carolyn Dolores Renno, age 90, of Elk Grove, California passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Mrs. Renno was born January 31, 1934 to the late Rudolph V. and Emma Gray Briles. 

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Harold Lee Briles

Harold Lee Briles, age 87, of Ellettsville, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Mr. Briles was born in Linton, Indiana on June 22, 1937 to the late William Edgar & Ruth Shoufler Briles.

A gathering of family and friends for Harold will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ellettsville First Assembly of God, 115 W. Association St., Ellettsville, Indiana 47429, followed by a memorial celebration of life at 1:00 PM.

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JoAnn Barnes Rogers

JoAnn Barnes Rogers, 91, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Thomas Rogers officiating.

Born in Randolph County, NC on June 27, 1933, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Lee and Lydia Barnes. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Houston Thomas "H.T." Rogers; sisters, Jewell Barnes, Leta Morton, Mary Louise Barnes; and brothers, Morrison Barnes and John Wesley Barnes.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammie Rogers Swaim (Randall) of Thomasville; son, Thomas Anthony "Tony" Rogers (Ann) of Monroe; grandchildren, Chad Rogers (Melissa) of Weddington, Ashley Swaim Morgan (Tyler) of Maiden, Scott Swaim of Thomasville, Steven Clayton, Shawna Clayton both of Wingate, Chad Herd, Ashley Herd, both of Florida; great grandchildren, Dela Rogers, Maya Rogers, Chloe Rogers, Waylon Chase Morgan, Caden Herd, Dylan Herd, and Sander Clayton.

Five generations back to Rachel Briles Whisenhunt

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JoAnn Barnes Rogers

Mother: Lydia Mae Hussey Barnes

Grandmother: Nancy Ann "Wincie" Hoover Hussey

Great, grandmother: Rachel Whisenhunt Hoover

Great, great grandmother: Rachel Briles Whisenhunt 

Great, great, great, grandfather: John Briles 

Linda Wells

Ms. Linda Wells, age 79, passed away peacefully, on July 20th, 2024. 

A memorial committal service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00 pm at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with Rev. David Emery officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at the J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Linda was born May 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Alliene Pierce Smith and Charles Joseph Smith, in Thomasville, NC. 

She is survived by two children, her son Todd Wells of Apex, NC, and her daughter Dawn Zheng of Durham, NC; three grandchildren, Emma Wells, Adam Wells, and Bridgett Zheng; her sister, Jean S. Haigler, her brother-in-law, Henry Haigler, her nephew, H. James Haigler, Jr., her niece, Elizabeth (Haigler) Sodano, her great nephew, and two great nieces.  

Seven generations to Margaret Briles Kindley

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Linda Wells

Mother: Alliene Pierce Smith

Grandfather: Lacy Pierce

Great, grandmother: Charlotte "Lottie" Kindley Pierce

Great, great grandfather: Madison Kindley

Gx3 grandfather: William Kindley

Gx4 grandmother: Margaret Briles Kindley

Burl Keith "Junior" Davenport, Jr

ARCHDALE - Burl Keith "Junior" Davenport, Jr. 50, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at Thomasville Medical Center.

Memorial service celebrating Burl's life will be held at 5:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2024, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Trinity.

He was born June 11, 1974, in Davidson County and was the son of Carolyn Diane Hulin Curry.

Burl is survived by his daughter, Becca Davenport of Archdale; three step-daughters, Rhiannon Gallimore, Bridgette Gallimore and Talia Gallimore, all of Salisbury; his mother, Carolyn Hullin Curry, and her husband, Marvin, of Archdale; sister, Angie Hunt (John) of Thomasville; brother, Tim Davenport of Cartersville, Georgia; nephew, Charlie Hunt; and two nieces, Haleigh Hunt and Kaleigh Hunt.

Five generations back to Mamie Ellen Briles Loflin

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Burl Keith Davenport Jr.

Mother: Carolyn Diane Hulin Curry

Grandfather: James Junior Hulin

Great, grandmother: Nellie Loflin Hulin

Great, great, grandmother: Mamie Ellen Briles Loflin

Great, great, great, grandfather: William C. Briles

Gx4 grandfather: Oliver Briles

Gx5 grandfather: Dan Briles

Gx6 grandfather: John Briles

Leila Jane Donnelly

Leila Jane Donnelly passed July 14, 2024, in Keller, Texas.

Born on August 13, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, Leila was the daughter of Gerald Emmet and Mildred Leila (Briles) Roberts.

In 1974, Leila married Peter J. Donnelly. Leila is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Mildred Roberts, as well as her older brother, Terry Shelton.

She is survived by her loving family - her husband Peter J. Donnelly, her children, Robert J Dorband,Jr., David Alan Dorband (LiRong), and Kathleen E. Simms (Clif), grandchildren, great grandchildren,her sisters Shirley Kozlow, Rae F. Byington, and Gerilyn Behan, along with her brother, Eddie Roberts.

A rosary and reception celebrating Leila's life will be held from 5PM-8PM on July 29th at the Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Tx.  A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 10:30AM July 30th , followed by an Inurnment.

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Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey

Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey, 83, formerly of Cunningham Rd., Thomasville, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Thomasville Medical Center.

A private burial will be held at Tom’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lois was born on August 6, 1940, in Randolph County to Arbulus Kindley and Stella Hughes Kindley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Clayton Summey, son, Toney Summey, a brother, Leo Kindley, and her sister, Shirley Kindley Summey.

She is survived by a brother, Dallas Kindley and wife Shirley of Denton, 2 grandchildren, Andrew and Megan; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Six generations to Mary Briles Pearce

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Lois Evelyn Kindley Summey

Father: Arbulas Luther Kindley

Grandfather: Cicero Harris Kindley

Great, Grandmother: Elizabeth J. Pearce Kindley

Great, great, grandfather: Jesse Pearce

Gx3 grandmother: Mary Briles Pearce 

Nellie Lois Parrish Bailey

Mrs. Nellie Lois Parrish Bailey, age 90, of Thomasville, NC passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County.  

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Pastor Dr. E. Keith Carroll officiating.  Interment will follow in Heath Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 

Born, October 6, 1933 to the late Howard and Bessie Cody Parrish. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Aderhold; her brothers, Alton, Austin, and Bruce Parrish; and her sisters, Marie Embler and Virgie Kennedy.

On November 30, 1973, she married Oscar Bailey, Jr., who survives of the home; also surviving in addition to her husband of 50 years, is her son, Evan Aderhold; step-daughter, Abby Browe (Ricky); grandson, Forest Aderhold; granddaughters, Shiloh Holley (Mike), Bethany Vigilante (Blaine), and Tiffany Parrish (Derrick); great-grandchildren, Penelope (Nell) Holley and Daeson Gaines; and special nieces.

Five generations back to Charity Briles Pierce

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Father: Howard H Parrish

Grandfather: William B. Parrish

Great, grandmother: Elizabeth Pierce Parrish

Great, great, grandmother: Charity Briles Pierce

GGG grandfather: Noah Briles

GGGG grandfather: John Briles

Lynn Hill Watford

Lynn Hill Watford, 73, a resident of Thomasville, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at her home. 

A memorial service to honor Lynn will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville, with Rev. Darrell Summey officiating.  The family will greet friends, prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. 

She was born May 11, 1951, in Davidson County, to the late George Ralph Hill and Eva Summey Hill.  On April 4, 1969, Lynn married Terry Lee Watford who survives.

Also surviving: her son, Corey Lee Watford and wife, Nici of Sophia; her brother, Ricky Hill and wife, Kathy of Thomasville; her sister, Jamie Vestal and husband Gary of Thomasville; two granddaughters, Felicia Watford and Carissa Watford, both of Sophia.  

Mrs. Watford's grandmother is Gertrude Briles Summey.

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Her mother, Eva Ellen Summey Hill

Grandmother, Gertrude Briles Summey

Great, grandfather, James Edgar Briles

Great, great, grandfather, McCagger Briles

GGG, grandfather, Solomon Briles

GGGG, grandfather, John Briles

John Lee Summey

John Lee Summey, 73, of Denton, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 10:45 until 11:45 a.m. and following the service on Friday. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Jimmy Barbour officiating. Burial will be private in Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Trinity.

Born in Randolph County, NC, on November 9, 1950, John was the son of the late Robert and Lucille Crotts Summey. Veteran of the US Army. 

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kristen Kidd.

Surviving are his daughter, Laura Barbour (James) of Denton; brother, Robert "Bobby" Summey (Faye) of Asheboro; granddaughters, Kayla Kidd of Denton, Angel Barbour (Cordell Graham) of Lexington; great grandchildren, Noah Graham, Shawn Graham; nieces, Crystal Richardson (Kevin) of Asheboro, Donna Reynolds of Sylva; and aunt, Rosa Lee Garren of Asheboro.

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Mother: Lucille Crotts Summey

Grandmother: Virginia Lucinda Miller Crotts

Great grandfather: Charles Wesley Miller

Great, great grandmother: Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller

GGG, grandfather: Benjamin Franklin Briles

GGGG, grandfather: Solomon Briles

Dennis Briles

Dennis Briles, 43, died June 29, 2024. 

Born August 11, 1980 in Washington, DC to the late William Paul and Rita Briles.

He is survived by son Niko Briles (8 years old); mother Rita Briles, sister Adrienne Hamby. Aunt Nancy Malinconico; cousins Matthew Malinconico, Angela Malinconico; and many more nephews and nieces.

Robert “Bobby” Toland Swaim

Robert “Bobby” Toland Swaim, Jr., 83, of Thomasville passed, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Hospice Home at High Point.

A funeral service will be held Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Springfield Friends Meeting in High Point with Rev. Joshua Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Bobby was born March 14, 1941 to the late Robert Toland Swaim, Sr. and Ruth Briles Swaim in Davidson County. 

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by a daughter, Angie Swaim.

Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Vivian Younts Swaim of the home; his daughter, Mitzi Marlowe of Thomasville; a grandson, Zac Rogers of Thomasville; a brother, George Perry “Jeep” Swaim of Lexington; great-granddaughter, Isla Rogers; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Woody and Phyllis Younts of Asheboro, Wanda and Bobby Hill of Thomasville; extended family and friends.

His Mother: Ruth Briles Swaim

Grandfather: Thomas Melvin Briles

Great, grandfather: William C. Briles

Great, great grandfather: Oliver P. Briles

GGG, grandfather: Dan Briles

GGGG, grandfather: John Briles

Carolyn Dolores Renno

Carolyn Dolores Renno, age 90, of Elk Grove, California passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Mrs. Renno was born January 31, 1934 to the late Rudolph V. and Emma Gray Briles.