Gilbert Lane

Gilbert Lane, 88, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on November 15, 1931, in Randolph Co., to the late Cecil Monroe Lane and Treva Mae Skeen Lane. He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan. 

In addition to his parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his brother, John Thomas Lane; and niece, Mirenda Lane.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis Barbee Lane of the home; daughter, Karen Lane Robinson and husband Thomas of Huntersville, NC; son, Charles Kevin Lane and wife Jessica of Dallas, TX; sister, Peggy Lane Masteller of Raleigh, NC; brother, Joseph Millis Lane and wife Nancy of Daniel Island, SC; grandchildren, Cecilia Robinson, Ian Robinson, Taylor Robinson, Corbin Lane, Sarah Lane; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lane's great grandmother is Catherine Briles Skeen

Charlie Robert "Beaver" Kindley

Charlie (Beaver) Robert Kindley, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville with Rev. Hillis Burton and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. Beaver will remain at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville on Monday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Mr. Kindley was born on September 15, 1947 to the late George (Bridge) Washington Kindley, Sr. and Ida (Maw) Varner Kindley in Davidson County. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hunt Kindley in October of 1991; his brother, George (Bud) Kindley, Jr.

Surviving are his two loving daughters, Dawn Clark and husband Shunta of Las Vegas, NV, Paula Kindley of Thomasville; three siblings, Lois (Cindy) Taylor and husband Wayne, Roger Kindley, Rachel Cribb and husband Billy, all of Thomasville; six grandchildren, Nathan Kindley and wife April, Brittany Burris, Dameon Burris, Jessica Burris, Anjelica March, Isaac McClamrock; five great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Jimmy Wayne Hunt

Jimmy Wayne Hunt, 72, of Cunningham Road, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Lexington Health Care.

A graveside entombment service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Robert Black and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.

Born on October 21, 1947 to the late Willie Henry Hunt and Betty Cairrikier Hunt in Davidson County. He married Judy Kay Embler, on October 14, 1979. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Embler Hunt on May 17, 2020; four sisters, Laurastine Hunt, Helen Gallimore, Lola Hoover, Maxine Kindley.

Surviving are his two sisters, Barbara Burton and husband Hillis of Thomasville, Ruth Ann Hall and husband Carl of Asheboro; two special little friends, Hayden Brown, Juliette Brown; several nieces and nephews.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

John Henry Nance, Jr.

John Henry Nance, Jr. passed away August 2, 2020 at Piedmont Crossing. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 2PM at JC Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Reverend Pete Bumgarner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2PM prior to the service.

Born January 2, 1932 in Randolph County to John and Mary Wall Nance. 

On June 27, 1959 he married Mary Ann Childers, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him are grandson Bryce Nance, brothers Raymond, Raeford, Charlie and Hall Nance.

Surviving is his daughter Kathy Nance Bodenheimer (Tony) of Thomasville, son Ken Nance of High Point. Grandchildren Bryan Bodenheimer (Ashley) of Thomasville, Jordan Smith (Brian) of High Point. Three great grandchildren, Landon Smith, Tyler Bodenheimer and Samantha Bodenheimer. Special nephew Tom Nance. Many nieces and nephews.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Nell Marie Sharpe Aldridge, 94, of Lexington Died Today

Nell Marie Sharpe Aldridge, 94, of Lexington passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Hospice Home at High Point.

A private graveside service will be held at Pilgrim Reformed Church where she was a member.

Mrs. Aldridge was born in Davidson County on October 11, 1925 to Overman Klutz Sharpe and Ola Arteal Hepler Sharpe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Bowe Aldridge; and three sisters, Mary Jo Tysinger, Rita Curry, and Ruth Phillips.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving sons, William Ronald Aldridge (Kathryn) of High Point and Gary Eugene Aldridge (Denise) of Greensboro; six grandchildren, William “Bowe” Aldridge II, Charles Benjamin Aldridge (Jamie), Guy Bracken Aldridge, Jason Bradley Aldridge, Samantha Marie Aldridge, and Olivia Mae Aldridge; two great-grandchildren, Noah Benjamin Aldridge and Evelynne Rose Aldridge; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Aldridge's great grandmother is Hannah Briles Hepler

Michael Madison Hunt

Asheboro- Michael Madison Hunt, 62, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at High Point Regional. The family will hold a private burial at Randolph Memorial Park. 

Born January 29, 1958 in Randolph County, he was the son of Jane Workman Hunt and the late Grady Hunt. Michael was preceded in death by his father and grandfather, Tennyson Wesley Hunt.

Michael is survived by his sons, Shane Hunt (Amanda), and Dustin Hunt; mother, Jane Hunt; sisters, Carolyn (Gary) Hunt and Pat Law, as well as a host of nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. 

Mr. Hunt's grandfather is Tennyson Wesley Hunt, son of Wesley H. Briles

Carl Ricky Rush Dies

RANDLEMAN - Carl Ricky Rush, age 66, of Sophia died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. The funeral will be private at South Plainfield Friends Meeting Cemetery in Sophia, NC.

Born November 25, 1953 the son of Carl and Berlene Dunn Rush. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister: Lavonne Rush. 

 He is survived by his wife: Diane Craven Rush and one son: Jonathan Dean Rush of Sophia, NC; sister and her husband: Sandra (Jesse) Knight of Ramseur, NC; and sister and her husband: Teresa (Roger) Parrish of Trinity, NC.

Eight generations back to Mary Briles Rush.

Candice Garnett Dodson Dies

Evansville, Ind. - Candice (Garnett) Dodson, 59, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Friends may visit from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Browning Funeral Home Friends in Evansville, IN.

Candice was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 27, 1960 to Thomas Eugene "Gene" and Dixie Ann Briles Garnett. Candice was preceded in death by her mother.

Candice is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert Jeff Dodson of Evansville, IN; daughter, Madeline Dodson of Evansville, IN; son, Zachary Dodson (Danielle) of Sellersburg, IN; brother, Patrick Garnett (Ed Devereux) of Miami Beach, FL; father, Thomas Eugene "Gene" Garnett of Evansville, IN; and by her grandchildren, Dayton and Dean Dodson.

Kaylin Rae Messer, age 17, Dies, Grandmother Peggy Briles Preceded Her in Death

Kaylin Rae Messer, age 17 of Mecosta, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2020. A memorial gathering will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Kandy’s home in Mecosta, MI. Cremation and care entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids, MI. 

Born January 6, 2003, in Big Rapids, the daughter of Tony and the late Feliciana (Catlin) Messer. Preceded in death by her mother, paternal grandmother Peggy Briles, paternal grandfather Lee (Mary) Messer, brother Johnathan Corey, two uncles James and Chad Catlin, aunt Elnora Catlin, and brother-in-law Jeremiha Dumansky. 

Kaylin is survived by her father Tony (Maria) Messer of Big Rapids; three brothers, John Near IV of Buckley, Tony Messer Jr. of Mecosta, and Nick Koch of Big Rapids; four sisters, Amanda Dumansky of Muskegon, Melissa (Josiah) Killingbeck of Luther, Skylar (Christopher) Butler of Big Rapids, and Brittany Koch of Flint; maternal grandparents, Barry Sr. and Julia Catlin of Reed City; aunts and uncles, Conie (Garry) Stewart of Arkansas, Kandy (Howard) White of Mecosta, Stacey (Charlie) Beemer of Mecosta, April (Mike) Hansen of Mecosta, Kevin (Shara) Olsen of Stanwood, Sam (Tammy) Olsen of Rodney, Brandy (Carl Warren) Olsen of Rodney, and Frankie (Denny) Webster of Luther; seven nieces and nephews, Adrianna, Madelyn, Luka, Daniel, Ayla, Lily, Ahbri, and one niece on the way; boyfriend, Malachi Cushman; her partner in crime, Kamren Kempher; and many cousins and friends. 

Jesse James “Bud” Hulin, 90, Dies

Jesse James “Bud” Hulin, 90, of Lexington, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at his residence.

 A funeral service for the family will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, July 15 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Junior Summey and Rev. Eddie Hill.  Burial will follow at Pierce’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

Mr. Hulin will lie in state for public viewing at Briggs Funeral Home from Noon until 1:45 PM on Wednesday

Mr. Hulin was born March 4, 1930, in Randolph County, the son of Lad Percy and Josie Briles Hulin. 

He is survived by his wife, Martha Jean Overcash Hulin of the home; 3 daughters, Bonnie Jean Harris of Denton, Nancy Avis Brewer of Winston-Salem, and Wendy Jean Lanier of Mocksville; brother, Terry Hulin of Lexington; sister, Eleanor Lucy Noah of Lexington; Granddaughter, Annette Braetzkus; 2 great-grandchildren, Max and Sophie Braetzkus; several nieces and nephews.