Thelma Irene Sawyer Hill

Thelma Irene Sawyer Hill, age 96, passed on September 8, 2026 from TerraBella Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Midway Wesleyan Church Cemetery, 331 Worthville Road in Randleman with Rev. Arnold Luther officiating.

Born on August 25, 1930 to Carson and Fannie Pierce Sawyer

Preceded in death by her husband, David Hill, brother Webster Sawyer and sisters, Rachel Dickens and Mildred Sawyer.

She is survived by her children Pamela H. Armour of Waxhaw, NC and Randy Hill (Tanya) of Honor, MI; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sister Judy Sawyer French (Larry) of Rock Hill, SC.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Ronda Rider Holmes

 

Ronda Rider Holmes, 77, passed Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice Home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Rev. Sandy Young and Rev. Amy Higgins officiating. Interment will follow in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born on September 6, 1948, in Davidson County, to the late Aster Ray Rider, Sr. and Velna Summey Rider.

Surviving; her husband of 51 years, Paul W. Holmes; a brother, Aster (Sonny) Ray Rider, Jr. of Lexington; a niece, Kara Lewis (Alex); a nephew, Harrison Rider; a great-nephew, Oleander Lewis; and a great-niece, Azelea Lewis.

Mrs. Holmes grandmother is Gertrude Briles Summey.

Jessie Franklin Albertson

Jessie Franklin Albertson, 89, passed away on August 22, 2026.

A Graveside Service will be held at Floral Garden Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in High Point, North Carolina on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

Born April 27, 1937, in Randolph County, son of Robert Glenn Albertson and Dorothy Robbins Albertson. Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Surviving; his wife, Jackie Watson Albertson; two sons: Gregory Franklin Albertson and Jonathan Talmadge Albertson; granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Albertson; two sisters, Anne Albertson Hobson and Francis Albertson White as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Albertson's great grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins

Eleanor Marie Kinley Dunn

Ms. Eleanor Marie Kinley Dunn, 82, of McLeansville, died July 31, 2026 at her home.

Born December 25, 1943 in Guilford County, a daughter to the late Vernon Lee Kinley Sr. and Lottie Marie Reynolds Kinley.

Preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are her daughters, Shay Kielas (Mark) of Greensboro and Rhonda Meeks of McLeansville; a son, Michael Todd Wilson of McLeansville; two sisters, Lou Land of McLeansville and Carolyn Rich of Greensboro; five grandchildren, Ashley Hand, Brittney Meeks, Michael Meeks, Aaron Dabbs (Kelly) and Taylor Dabbs; and seven great grandchildren, Scarlett, Noah, Holden, Myah, Chelsea, Caleb and Leo.

Ms. Dunn’s grandmother is Queen Briles Kindley

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Brenda Kinley Welborn

 Brenda Kinley Welborn, 80, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Colonial Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hollar officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM prior to the service at the church.

Born August 22, 1945, in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Clarence Lee Kinley, Sr. and the late Bessie Black Kinley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Austin Welborn.

Mrs. Welborn survived by her husband, John Austin Welborn of the home; daughter, Deborah Welborn Haynes and husband Ray of Trinity; brothers, Bascom Kinley and wife Jackie of Lexington, and Clarence Kinley, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Lexington; sisters, Judith Loftin of Thomasville, Carol Sigmon of Lexington, and twin sister, Glenda Green and husband Curtis of Lexington; grandchildren, Bradley Haynes, Whitney Welborn, and Kylie Welborn; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Haynes, Brady Hardy, and Braxton Hardy.

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Jeremy Robert Briles

 

Jeremy Robert Briles, of Palmer, Alaska, passed May 25,2026. 

Born on May 30, 1989, Mr. Briles is survived by his wife, Kylie Briles (m. July 8th, 2011); his sons, Jordan and Jaxon Briles; his daughter, Kinzley Briles and his mother Windy, father Robert Briles.

Predeceased by his grandfathers, George Shoemaker and Richard "Dick" Briles.

Louise Alice B. Briles

Louise Alice Briles passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 10, 1934, was a resident of Lincoln, California.

A Memorial Service was held at Lincoln Funeral Home on July 10, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Mrs. Briles was married to the late Robert Marion Briles.

Phillip Norris Key

Phillip Norris Key, 67, of Randleman, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 908 Albemarle Road, with Pastor Landon Flinchum officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m., Monday at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Born on January 9, 1959, in Randolph County, the son of the late Brady Martin Key and Margaret Briles Key.

 
In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his brother, James Key and sister, Debbie Cox.
Survived by the love of his life, wife of 20 years, Peggy Key; daughter, Kimberly Marie Jarrell (Taylor); several brothers and sisters; grandson, Mason Jarrell and several nieces and nephews.

Erin Briles Wagner

Erin Brenna Briles Wagner, 58, passed away on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge, Illinois

Born November 11, 1967, in Chicago the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Ruchalski Briles. Mrs. wagner was survived by her husband Chris, two daughters, Emma and Hannah, one sister, Cara.

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Roy Allen Briles

Roy Allen Briles, 87, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 27th, 2026. 

Visitation will be held at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 East Third St, Bloomington, IN 47401, US, on June 8, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  A memorial service will be held at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 East Third St, Bloomington, IN 47401, US, on June 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

Born in Hobbieville on December 18th, 1938 to parents Ruth (Shoufler) Briles and William Edgar Briles.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth Briles; siblings Harold, Bill, and Carole; and his previous wife, Helen Smith.

Mr. Briles is survived by his loving wife, Lorna (Chandler) Briles; children David ( Rickie Anderson) and Deborah Howard; grandchild Brittany Moser; and great-grandchildren Ava Moser and Everett Moser.