Death Takes Jerry Richard Kinley

Gerald (Jerry) Richard Kinley, 53, passed Friday July 30, 2010. Services will be held later. Born December 11, 1956 in Guilford County, NC a son of Barbara Whitt Kinley and the late Grady Richard Kinley. Survived by his children, Christopher Brandon Kinley and wife Jennifer of Thomasville, Justin Kyle Kinley of Level Cross, Heather Rae Everhart and Whitney Taylor Kinley both of High Point, his mother; Barbara Whitt Kinley of Thomasville, sisters; Jennifer Kinley Gallimore and husband Shannon of Lexington, Susie Kinley Fleming of Thomasville and close family friends Debbie Powell and husband Tom of Thomasville.

Virgie Floyd West Dies

Virgie Floyd West, 89, passed Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at Moses Cone Palliative Care in Greensboro. A private service will be held in the chapel for immediate and extended family at 3:30 pm followed by interment at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, born on February 22, 1921 to the late George Hamilton Floyd and Minnie Estelle Moore Floyd in the Township of Tabernacle. Preceded in death by her sister, Louise Summitt and brothers, Roy Floyd and Archie Floyd. Survivors include her children, Martha McGill and husband Clarence McGill of Greensboro, Foy Lee West and wife Beth West of Asheboro, Gayenelle Gray and husband Robert Gray of Charlotte, grandchildren, Diana Lynch of Greensboro, Ron Cook of Winston-Salem, Keith West of Sophia, Robert Gray, Jr. of Cary, great-granddaughter, Keana Lynch of Greensboro and her brother Tildon Floyd of Trinity in addition to many nieces, nephews and other beloved family.

Stokes Evert Hepler Sr Dead at Age 89

THOMASVILLE-Stokes Evert Hepler Sr., 89, passed Sunday evening, July 25, 2010, at Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Center. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel; Revs. Christopher Uren and Kenneth Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Born April 11, 1921, in Davidson County to Lacy Evert Hepler and Ella Stokes Howard Hepler. On Aug. 29, 1968, he married Jewel Klass Rollins, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Stokes E. "Sunny" Hepler Jr. and wife Lu and Randy H. Hepler and wife Anne, all of Thomasville; a stepdaughter, Sherry Neeley of Thomasville; a stepson, Randall Rollins and wife Sandy of Thomasville; a sister, Mabel Clinard of Thomasville; a brother, Bobby Lee Hepler of Thomasville; two grandchildren, Bart Hepler and Christy Thomas and husband Kevin; great-grandchildren Austin Thomas and Jordan Thomas; stepgrandchildren Scott Neeley, Jay Rollins and wife Rebecca, Andrew Neeley and wife Courtney and Adam Rollins and wife Meredith; and stepgreat-grandchildren Kate Madison Rollins, Madeline Claire Rollins, Jordon Neeley, Lilian Neeley and Denver Rollins

Jerry Wayne Hunt Dies in Asheboro

Jerry Wayne Hunt, age 57, passed Friday, July 23, 2010, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Born on July 16, 1953, in Randolph County, Mr. Hunt was the son of the late Winfred and Marie Kindley Hunt. Surviving are his wife, Jan Hunt of the home; daughters, Becky Wright and husband, Steve, Carrie Ann Dorrity and husband, Brent, all of Asheboro, Dana Jordan and husband, Jasper, of Eagle Springs; son, Darren Hunt of Asheboro; brother, O'Neal Hunt of Asheboro; grandchildren, Montana Sky Wright, Cody Wright, Kaz Wright, Kassie Dorrity, Tarra Dorrity, Tyler Jordan, Trenton Jordan, and Jordan Hunt.

Clara Beatrice Trotter Dies

SOPHIA-Clara Beatrice Trotter, passed Saturday, July 17, 2010 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 20, 2010 in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Victoria Newby officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Native of Randolph County. Preceded in death by her parents; Ross and Clara Linthicum, sister, Ethel L. Pugh and brothers, Jesse Ross (JR) Linthicum, Jack Linthicum, Warren Linthicum, Charles Linthicum and Samuel Linthicum, daughters, Jean Crotts and Betty Fagan and son, Nick Crotts. Survived by her husband of 55 years, William Hurley Trotter, son, Terry Lee Trotter of High Point, daughter, Victoria Newby of Sophia, her loving great grandchildren, Faith, Jarrett, Jordon, grandchildren, Brooke, Bruce, Beth, Mickie and Natasha, great great grandchildren, Crissa and Trinity.

Mary Magdalene Hulin Small Dies

ASHEBORO-Mary Magdalene Small, 85, passed Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Woodland Hills Nursing Center in Asheboro. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Pierce Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Born on Aug. 8, 1924, in Randolph County to Johnnie Hulin and Lily Allred Hulin. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde Lespy Small; sister, Ellen Flannery; and brothers, Lee and Hodge Hulin. Survived by sons, Roy Small and wife, Debbie, of Trinity, Henry Wade Small and wife, Donna, of Lexington, Ronald Dale Small and wife, Barbara, of Trinity; daughters, Peggy Bean and husband, Clinard, of Denton and Janice Hoover of Asheboro; brothers, Jay Hulin and wife, Bobby, Glen Hulin, both of Denton; sister, Betty Swaney and husband, J.B., of Trinity; grandchildren, Anita Dunn and husband Terry, of Denton, Tamera Watkins and husband, Jeff, of Randleman, Michelle Small of Asheboro, Kendra Jordan and husband, Rodney, of Asheboro, Bobby Small and wife, Jeanna, of Denton, Rhonda Small of Trinity, Matthew Cox of Trinity, Vickie Miller, Belinda Miller, Kenneth Miller and Chastity Winesett, all of Lexington, Brian Trivette Faith, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Jodie Burns, Anna Burns of Denton, Brennan Turner of Randleman and Anez Small of Denton

John William Swaim Dies

TRINITY- John William (Bill) Swaim, age 72, passed Tuesday, July 13 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 16 at High Rock Baptist Church; Rev. Ray Swaney and Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Born October 1, 1937 in Randolph County to Samuel Fairfield Swaim and Savanah Stilley Swaim. Survived by his wife, Jane Summey Swaim of the home; daughters, Vanda Hoover and husband Ronnie of Trinity; Joni Routh and husband Fred of Sophia; and Misti Prevatte and husband Doug of Asheboro; Grandchildren, Brandon Hoover and wife Carrie of Rogers, Ark.; Brent Hoover of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and Dylan Prevatte of Asheboro; Step-Grandchildren, Anthony Routh and wife Erin, and Chad Routh all of Randleman; Step Great Grandchildren, Sadie Routh and Emma Routh. Brother Samuel Swaim and wife Gladys of Maiden and Sisters, Ruby Routh and husband R. P of Greensboro, Gladys McMasters and husband Clark of Staley, Linda Allred and husband Luther of Asheboro and Helen Lawhorn of Liberty.

Merrill Eugene Hughes Dies

LEXINGTON-Merrill Eugene Hughes, 60, passed July 7, 2010, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 2 p.m. in Midway School Road Baptist Church; Rev. Robert Walker and Albert Craven officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born December 31, 1949, in Davidson County, N.C., a son of the late Walter Guy Hughes and Annie Lee Hepler Hughes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Amy Mason. Surviving: his wife Linda Calhoun (married December 21, 1991); three sons, Jody Hughes and special friend Kay Lewis, Myron Hughes and wife Kim and Charles Hughes and wife Nichele, all of Thomasville; a step-son, Richie Batchelor and wife Sherry of Lexington; a sister, Kathryn Davis and husband Bud of Thomasville; and eight grandchildren.

UPDATE: Briles Murder Trial Set

A trial date has been set for Delmer Smith III who is accused of killing Kathleen Briles, wife of prominent doctor, Dr. James Briles. Smith will face the music on July 5, 2011 in the death penalty case in Florida. Smith also faces numerous other cases involving burglary, robbery, and rape, which will also occur in July, but after the Briles case. The BIN will keep you informed of developing news regarding the murder trial of Smith.

Bernard E. Briles Passes Away

Bernard E. Briles, 72, of West Lafayette passed at Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Clarian Arnett Hospital. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Simplicity Funeral Care. Interment at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Brookston; Rev. Dr. Clayton Kendall officiating. Born March 21, 1938, in Monon, he was the son of the late Fred and Opal Briles. On May 9, 1992, he married Rebecca "Becky" Titus Stephenson in Buck Creek, and she survives. Also surviving are three sons, Bernie Briles of Dayton, Larry Briles (wife: Regina) of Kentucky and Fred Briles of Lafayette; a daughter, Mary Snack of Lafayette; two brothers, Kenny Briles of Grand Rapids, Texas, and Dale Briles of Fowler; and a sister, Linda Austin of West Lafayette; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.