Ruth Wall

Ruth Wall, 93, of Randleman, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hospice House of Randolph County in Asheboro, NC.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the Archdale Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service with Pastor Roger Carmichael officiating. The committal will follow the service at Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery in Asheboro, NC.

A lifelong resident of Randolph County, Ruth was born on February 3, 1931, to the late William R. Walker and the late Eula Rush.

In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Raymond Wall; and her nine brothers: Wade, Raeford, Charles, Otis, Joe, Billy, Jackie, Benson, and Paul Walker.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Ronnie Wall (Tammy) of Mebane and Dean Wall of Sophia; five grandchildren, Jeremy Wall (Jennifer), Jason Wall (Melinda), April Ward, Keith Wall, Krista Nance (Aaron) and six great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wall’s grandmother is Sarah Briles Walker

2024 Briles Deaths

Listed below are Briles Deaths for 2024 and/or (if parents are a Briles). For the year, the BIN documented 67 deaths, the most since 2021.

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Carole Briles -January 30th, 2024

Vivian Lea Stewart- February 12, 2024  (mother is Ella Briles Stewart)

Richard “Dick” Polodna, May 21, 2024    (mother is Dot Briles Polodna)

Tilda “Tina” Lee Briles Hulon- May 22, 2024

Hazel Delores Byerley- May 25, 2024 (father is Henry M. Briles)

Billy Howard Sheffield-June 1, 2024 (mother is Wanda Frances Briles)

Carolyn Dolores Renno- June 27, 2024 (Father is Rudolph V. Briles)

Dennis Briles-June 29, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Toland Swaim- July 3, 2024 (mother is Ruth Briles Swaim)

Leila Jane Donnelly- July 14, 2024 (mother is Mildred Briles Roberts)

Harold Lee Briles - July 26, 2024

Corrina Sue Durst- August 5, 2024 (father is Dennis Thomas Briles)

Wallace Eugene Briles- September 15, 2024

William Ross Briles- October 10, 2024

Richard R. "Dick" Briles - December 1, 2024

Stephen W. Briles - December 17, 2024

Olin Dorson Skeen

Mr. Olin Dorson Skeen, 82, resident of Archdale, died December 27, 2024 at High Point Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the National Cemetery in Salisbury with military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force.

He was born July 26, 1942 in Randolph County, a son to the late Robert and Stella Ferguson Skeen. Veteran/U.S. Air Force.

Surviving is his sister, Ann Burton of Randleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Leon Skeen; two sisters, Melba Parker and Jean Seward; step-mother, Ila Bowman Skeen; and two step-brothers, Harrison and Leon Burrow.




Mr. Skeen's grandmother is Winnie Briles Skeen

Shirley Irene Albertson Probert

Shirley Irene Albertson Probert, age 80, of Trinity, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

A memorial service for Shirley will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, 976 Phillips Ave, High Point, North Carolina

She was born in Guilford County, NC on March 22, 1944 to Robert Glenn Albertson and Dorothy Elizabeth Robbins Albertson. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Albertson and Don Albertson; two sisters Josephine Albertson and Lucille Albertson.

Shirley is survived by two brothers, Bill Albertson (Kay) and Frank Albertson (Jackie); three sisters, Ann Hopkins, Georgia Kenny (Garland) and Frances White; four nieces Donna Albertson, Lisa Philbeck, Kristi Thompson and Angela Albertson; four nephews, Kent Hopkins, Gregory Albertson, Jonathan Albertson and Joey Philbeck; her best friends Susan Daniels and Jason Ashe.




Mrs. Probert's great grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins

Lineage:

Shirley Irene Albertson Probert

Mother: Dorothy Elizabeth Robbins Albertson

Grandfather: Jesse Robbins

Great, grandmother: Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins

Great, great, grandfather: Alfred Briles

GGG, grandfather: John Briles

Frederick Briles

Conrad Briles

Stephen W. Briles

Stephen W. Briles, 81, of Hartford City, IN, passed away at 1:06 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at VA Northern Indiana Health Care System-Marion Campus in Marion, IN.  

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A service to celebrate Steve’s life will follow at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with Tyler Moore officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the US Air Force. Inurnment will be in the Marion National Cemetery.

He was born on Thursday, December 24, 1942, in Hartford City, IN. He was preceded in death by his Father - Glen Briles, Mother - Beatrice Marie (Stephenson) Briles, Brother - John Briles, Sister - Beverly Herring, Brother - Bill Briles, and Sister - Joann Conner.

 He married Linda D. (Dawson) Briles on Saturday, July 10, 1971 in Hartford City, IN. Veteran, US Air Force.

Surviving: his Wife - Linda D. (Dawson) Briles, Daughter - Ann M. (Brian) Brady, Son - Erick D. Briles, Daughter - Misty D. (Todd) Taylor, Son - Aaron S. (Cearstin) Briles, Brother-in-law - Bob Herring, Sisters - Rita Moore, Beth Bennett, Grandchildren - Zachary (Coni) Brady, Trey (Mia) Storer, Avery Briles, Jacob (Ashley) Brady, Matthew (Nikki) Briles, Luke Brady, Evan Briles, Langdon Briles, Kinzlee Briles, Cooper Briles, and several Great Grandchildren & Nieces & Nephews.

Lineage:

Stephen W. Briles

Father: Glen Briles

Grandfather: William Lee Briles

Great, grandfather: Noah Briles

Great, great grandparents: John & Elizabeth Young Briles 

Gx3, grandfather: Jacob Briles

Gx4, grandfather: John Briles

Frederick Briles

Conrad Briles 

Cleo Rush Myers

Cleo Rush Myers, 94, of Archdale, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, December 22, 2024, in the sanctuary of Faith Baptist Church; 5744 Mendenhall Rd, Archdale, NC; with the Reverend Mickey Briles officiating. The burial will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends, 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM, prior to the service.

She was born January 24, 1930, in Randolph County, to the late Ernest Allen Rush and the late Effie Kinley Rush. She later married Frank Dean Myers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Paraleigh Welborn and Peggy Mitchell; brothers, Ermon Rush, Kenneth Rush and Harold Rush; and her son-in-law, Junior Turney.

Left to cherish her memory; daughters, Judi Turney and Cyndi Jacobson (Ken); grandson, Chad Myers Turney (Olga); great grandchildren, Chase Turney, Mackenzie Turney and Alexander Turney; and her sisters, Ann Poarch and Mary Lou George.

Mrs. Myers grandmother is Queen Briles Kindley

Lineage:
Cleo Rush Myers

Mother: Effie Kinley Rush

Grandmother: Queen Briles Kindley

Roger Briles and his 'Blinkies'

Roger Briles is the son of the late Fred Perry and Melba Lowdermilk Frazier Briles.

Story about Roger and his 'Blinkies'

Terry Wayne Hepler

Terry Wayne Hepler, 72, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Henry Etta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House.  

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Bynum Orr officiating.  Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will be at the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday one hour prior to the service from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.  

He was born on August 13, 1952 in Davidson County, NC to Hollis Reid Hepler and Betty Jean Skeen Hepler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Reid Hepler.

Surviving is his special cousin, Margaret Coggins; special friend and caregiver, Donnie Trotter and wife Darlene; and another special friend, Royce E. Barthelmes.

Five generations back to Hannah Briles Hepler (Paternal)

Eight generations back to Mary Briles Pearce (Maternal) 

Bonnie Louise Hoover Barfield

Bonnie Louise Hoover Barfield, 80, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at God Outreach Ministries Cemetery.

Bonnie Barfield was born in Randolph Co., NC, on August 3, 1944, the daughter of the late Wade Hoover and Ina Routh Hoover.

In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Barfield, Sr.; brother, Tommy Hoover and sister, Cathy Robbins.

Surviving are her daugther, Teresa Tate (Ezio Filippini); son, Michael Brady of Asheboro; stepdaugther, Bonnie Mae Barfield; stepsons, Johnny Ray Barfield, Jr., Matthew Barfield (Michelle); sister, Judy Hamilton (Greg) of Asheboro; brothers, Tex Hoover (Nancy) of Randleman, Rick Hoover (Becky Cranford) of Asheboro, David Hoover (Rhonda) of Asheboro; grandchild, Ashley Davis; great grandchildren, Abbie Davis, Maddie Davis, Payton Davis, Jack Davis, Isaiah Davis; and great-great grandchild, Asher Creel.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Lineage:
Bonnie Louise Hoover Barfield

Father: Wade Thomas Hoover

Grandmother: Nora May Kinley Hoover

Great, grandfather: William Kinley

Great, great, grandmother: Nancy Briles Kindley

Great, great, great grandfather: Noah Briles

Gx4, grandfather: John Briles

Frederick Briles

Conrad Briles

Richard R. "Dick" Briles

Richard R. "Dick" Briles, 90, of Anderson, passed away at home on December 1, 2024.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, Anderson, IN. Services will follow visitation on Saturday, at 11:00 am with Rev. Corrine Boruff officiating. Burial will take place in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was born on February 25, 1934, to Marion and Stella (Dickey) Briles.  He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois Fischer; daughter, Christy Bez; sister, Betty Fosnough; brothers, Maurice and Phil Briles; and his favorite dog Fritz. Richard is survived by his loving spouse, Beverly (Fischer) Briles, of Anderson, IN; daughter, Susan (Mat) Daoust of Anderson, IN; son-in-law, Mark Bez; grandchildren, Mason Barnett, Emily Kelley, Logan Bez, and Ryan Barnett; sisters, Evadene Turner, and Janet (David) McCord; sister-in-law, Barbara Allgood; brother-in-law, Edward (Joyce) Fischer; and several nieces and nephews.

Lineage:

Richard R. "Dick" Briles

Father: Marion A. Briles 

Grandfather: John A. Briles

Great, grandfather: Noah Briles

Great, great grandfather: John Briles

GGG, grandfather: Jacob Briles

Gx4 grandfather: John Briles 

Frederick Briles

Conrad Briles