Mr. James Rex Briles

 

It’s with deep regret and sorrow that I announce the passing of my father, James Rex Briles. The Briles Information Network was created in his honor in 1996.  My dad passed this morning in Southmont, NC. 

Mr. James Rex Briles, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home in Southmont, NC.

Per Mr. Briles wishes, there will be no services.

Born, May 2, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late Rex & Ivy Black Briles. Growing up in Graham, NC Mr. Briles was an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow and an avid ham radio  operator. 

Mr. Briles was a US Navy Veteran, Petty Officer Second Class/CT-2, stationed in Karamürsel,Turkey and Edzell, Scotland. 

In 1963, Mr. Briles met and married Catherine McGarry Cameron in Montrose, Scotland.

Mr. Briles was an Emmy Award Winning Producer and Director for WFMY Channel 2, from 1963 and retiring in 1999.

Surviving is his wife, Catherine McGarry Briles (Nee Cameron); two sons, James Rex Briles Jr. and his wife Jovanna of Winston-Salem, Rodney Trent Briles of Thomasville; Three grandchildren, Michael Trent Briles and his wife Sarah of Greensboro, Alexandria Parry and her husband Marty of Valdese, and Cameron Jewel Briles of Trinity, NC; One great grandchild, Braylin Briles of Greensboro; One sister, Ellen Machacek and her husband David of Zebulon; one brother, Kevin Garrett of Burlington. 

Heather Briles

Ms. Heather Briles, born on May 21, 1971, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Randolph County. 

Donese Ann Hicks Trotter

Donese Ann Hicks Trotter, 83, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Pleasant Grove UMC (8138 East Old Hwy 64, Lexington, NC), with Rev. Rick Shoemaker officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

She was born on May 29, 1942, in Randolph County, to her parents, the late Carl Lee Hicks and Viola Kindley Hicks.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Terry Clifton Trotter; six brothers, T.J. Hicks, L.C. Hicks, Roland Hicks, Richard Hicks, Hoyt Hicks, and Van Hicks; and three sisters, Beatrice Summey, Ruby Gallimore, and Crissy Jane Smith.

Surviving is her husband, Jimmy Trotter, of the home; three daughters, Teresa Eddinger and husband Michael, Sandi Watts and husband Tony, and Sherry Trotter; six grandchildren, Paige Trotter, Christina Gallimore, Mike Eddinger and wife Cynthia, Adam Watts, Sabrina Harmon and husband Aaron, and Leia Trotter; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hollis Hicks and wife Elaine, David Hicks and wife Janet, and Dallas Hicks; her loving sister who always called, Julia Ruth Tharp; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Five generations to Nancy Briles Kindley

Lisa Carol O’Bannon

 Lisa Carol O’Bannon (Briles) 63, of Graham passed away on Monday March 30th 2026 at 1:40 pm at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 10:00am until the time of the funeral at Gary’s Funeral Home. Services following at 12:00 pm with Pastor Stephen Russ officiating.

She was born in Greenville, Kentucky on November 13, 1962, daughter of the late Wilbert Briles and Evilee DeArmond Briles.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Bobby O’Bannon and granddaughter Kennadie Lynne Lee.

Lisa is survived by her by three daughters Megan (Larry) Groves, Melanie O’Bannon, Brooklyn Parker. Two sons, Jeremiah (Taylor) O’Bannon, Blake Parker. Two grandchildren Sophia Lee and Lilith Groves. Sister Sarah Briles and brother Darrel (Paula) Briles.

Michael E. Farlow

Michael E. Farlow (99) passed away on March 16, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions.

The visitation will be held at Marlboro Friends Meeting, on March 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:45 PM. The Funeral will follow from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Born on August 24, 1926, in Sophia, NC., one of six children born to Frank M. Farlow and Nora Stout Farlow. US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Molly Ann Frye Farlow (m. July 31, 1948).

He is survived by daughters Martha Lewis (Charlie) and Dale Flinchum (Randy) of Asheboro, son Jonathan Farlow (Kathy) of Archdale, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. 



Five generations to Mary Briles Pearce

Sybil Beatrice Kindley Pierce

Mrs. Sybil Beatrice Kindley Pierce, 87, of Trinity passed away Sunday night, March 15,2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral services for Beatrice Pierce will be at 2:00 pm Friday, March 20, 2026, at Pierce’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Dale Brown and son Dale Russell. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:45-1:45 at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her husband Roy Pierce. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Ray Kindley and 1 sister Darlene Smith.

Beatrice is survived by two sons, Dale Russell (Cheryl) of Trinity, Steve Russell (Debbie) of Trinity, and one daughter Nannette P. Wood of Thomasville and additionally six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by five sisters, Nelia Ann Kennedy of Thomasville, Vonceal Bescher of Denton, Reba Grubb of Trinity, Wanda Teague of Thomasville and Jane Yates of Denton.



Mrs. Pierce’s great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller

Amy Lynn Briles

Amy Lynn Briles, 69, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Oaklawn Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating.

Amy was born on January 2, 1957, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Wayne Briles and Hilda Hill Briles. 

In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her many aunts and uncles, including Joyce "Flossie" Hill McGee (James).

She is survived by several cousins.

Kimberly “Kim” Michele Kindley Wolffis

 

Kimberly “Kim” Michele Kindley Wolffis, age 56, of Asheboro passed away January 13, 2026. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Midstate Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 304 Lanier Avenue, Asheboro, NC.

She was born July 3, 1969 in Randolph County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Larry Quinton Kindley and Sharleen Marie Ann Carroll Kindley. 

Surviving is her husband, Charles “Chuck” Wolffis; sons, Todd Wolffis and Troy Wolffis; sister, Lynnette Kindley and significant other Robert Coble; brother, Quinton Kindley and wife Jess Kindley; stepmother, Wally Kindley; nephew, Justin Kindley; niece, Jasmine Gaines; and numerous other beloved friends and family. 

Six generations to Ann Nancy Briles Kindley (P)

Eight generations to Margaret Briles Kindley (M)

Many thanks to Quint Kindley for this notification

Kenneth William McCain, Sr.

Kenneth William McCain, Sr., age 86, of Oak Island passed away on January 11, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Charlotte United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1182 Charlotte Church Road in Asheboro with Pastor Lee Carter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Mr. McCain was born in Archdale on March 4, 1939 to Fred and Elizabeth Coletrain McCain. Veteran, US Air Force.

He is survived by his children, Kenneth William McCain, Jr. (Marijo) of Dayton, OH, Ann Saintilien of Denton, and Fred McCain (Karen) of Bloomington, IN; grandchildren, Logan, Tony, Tahesha, and Grayson; great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Zechariah; and his siblings, Jane Beeson (WS) of Sophia, Joe McCain of Sophia, Nancy Hinshaw, David McCain (Gayle) of Randleman, and Branson McCain of Sophia.

Mr. McCain’s great grandmother is Sarah “Sallie” Briles McCain

Gloria Marilyn Miller Auman

Gloria Marilyn Miller Auman, 89, of Archdale, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born in Randolph County, NC on November 4, 1936, Gloria was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Miller and Josie Hancock Miller.

 
In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Parrish.

Surviving are her daughters, Ilene Hieronymus (Cordy), Bonnie Lovell, Janet Allred, Donna Myers, Beverly McQueen (Chris); sisters, Sandy Miller, Debbie McElreath; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Mrs. Auman's great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller