Delmer Smith III Sentenced to Life without Parole!

BREAKING NEWS-Delmer Smith III has been sentenced to life without parole for the armed home invasion robbery and armed kidnapping in Sarasota County, Florida. Smith is also accused of 10 other home invasion robberies -- five in Manatee County and five in Sarasota County -- that took place between February and May 2009. Now the stage is set for a July 2012 murder trial involving Smith. He is accused of killing Kathleen Briles, wife of prominent doctor, Dr. James Briles of Florida. Smith could receive the death penalty if convicted. The BIN will continue to monitor the events in Florida!

Mary Etta Farlow Trotter Dies

Mary Etta Farlow Trotter, 96, of Asheboro, NC, passed Saturday, December 24, 2011, at her residence. Ffuneral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at Mt. View Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Brian Hauk officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, Mrs. Trotter was born February 15, 1915. She was the daughter of the late Ed Farlow and Mattie Hinshaw Farlow. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Trotter, and sons, Kenneth and Ronald Trotter. Survived by, daughters, Patricia McDowell and husband, Gene, of Asheboro, NC, Mary Lou Barringer and husband, Zeb, of Trinity, NC, Martha Gordon and husband, Carl, of Lexington, NC, Bonnie Davis, of Sophia, NC; son, William “Sonny” Trotter and wife, Eula Mae, of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Juanita Kennedy, Wanda Parker, Bobby Barringer, Louise Parrish, Vicky Williams, Rodney Trotter, Brent Trotter, Ricky Trotter, Jeff Vestal, Brad Davis; step-grandchildren, Bill Davis, Jr., Lyle Davis; 14 great grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren.

Cecil Harmon Pierce Dies

Cecil Harmon Pierce, age 82, passed Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 27, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC and other times at the home of his daughter: Rita Pierce Kinley, 2103 Stutts Road, Asheboro.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at 10:00 AM at the Living Waters Baptist Church, 2376 Race Track Road, Sophia, NC 27350, with Rev. Wayne Pugh officiating. Burial will be follow at 1:00 PM at Salisbury National Cemetery, SalisburyBorn November 15, 1929 in South Port, Ohio, the son of Edmond and Elizabeth Sprouse Pierce; preceded in death by his wife: Joyce Ann Webb Pierce, Daughter: Toni Pierce, sister: Elizabeth Whitt and brother: Edward Pierce.
He is survived by two daughters: Vickie Pierce House and her husband, Don of Pleasant Garden, Rita Pierce Kinley and her husband, Terry of Asheboro, two sons: Larry Pierce and his wife, Sara of Swansea, S.C. and Danny Pierce of Sophia, NC; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one brother: Paul Pierce of Ironton, Ohio.


Daughter Toni married into the Kinley Line...

Nona Daniel Carrick Dies

Nona Daniel Carrick, age 90 passed Tuesday, December 27, 2011. Funeral service for Mrs. Carrick will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29 at Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. James Cooper and Mr. Larry Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in Summerville Baptist Church Cemetery. Born March 15, 1921 in Davidson County to William Clayton and Nina Snider Daniel. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Carrick on January 1, 1985 and two sons, C. L. Carrick, Jr. on Oct. 15, 2007 and Kim Lee Carrick on Dec. 5, 2001. She was also preceded in death by a sister Lala Williams and by brothers, Manley C. Daniel, Woodrow Daniel, Edd Daniel and W. C. Daniel. Survived by one son, Dennis Carrick and wife Gail of Charlotte; a daughter-in-law, Dianne Carrick of Denton and Robyn Loftin; grandchildren, Jeffrey Carrick of Huntersville and Lisa Buscemi and husband Scott of Charleston, SC; one brother Bert Daniel of Denton, two sisters, Dallas Snider and Nina Daniel Yates, both of Denton.

Snider line married into Briles Line

Carol Liming Briles Dies

Carol L. Briles, 97, of Indianapolis, passed away December 22, 2011. Visitation will be held Monday, December 26, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Park Chapel, 9606 East Washington St. Burial to follow at Washington Park East Cemetery. Born March 18, 1914, in Fountaintown, IN., to the late Murray C. and Theodocia A. Farley Liming. Carol married Russell Briles, who preceded her in death in 1989. Survived by children, Robert and Miriam Briles.

Nancy Lee Hoover Fine Passes

HIGH POINT – Nancy Lee Hoover Fine died Thursday, December 22nd at her residence. A memorial service, to celebrate Nancy’s life, will be held at 2:00 pm Monday in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point with the Reverend Melvin B. Anderson officiating. Native of Guilford County, born September 4th, 1940 in High Point a daughter of the late Robert Samuel Hoover and the late Beulah May Dunlap. A brother Billy Hoover preceded her in death. On March 28th, 1959 she married George Wiley Fine who survives of the home. Also surviving are her sister, Shirley Hoover Barnes of Thomasville and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Earl Knight of Denton.

Stokes Everett Hepler Jr. Dies Today

The BIN has learned of the passing of Stokes Everett "Sonny" Hepler Jr. who died today at his residence. Hepler is the son of the late Stokes Everett & Glady's Hooker Hepler and was married to Loucellier "Lou" Dossett Smith who survives. The BIN sends it condolences to the Hepler family.

Stokes Everett "Sonny" Hepler, Jr., 69, passed Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in the Forsyth Medical Center. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1 P.M. in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Born June12, 1942 in Davidson County, a son of Stokes E. Hepler. Sr. and Gladys Hooker Hepler. On August 18, 1962 he was married to Lu Smith, who survives of the home. Also surviving are a son Bart Hepler of Thomasville; a brother, Randy H. Hepler and wife Anne of Thomasville; step-mother, Jewell K. Hepler of Thomasville; step-sister, Sherry Nealey of Thomasville; step-brother, Randy Rollins and wife Sandy of Thomasville; a niece, Christy Thomas and husband Kevin and a great-niece and a great-nephew. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be directed to Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, N.C. J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Steven Mitchell Briles Dies

The Briles Information Network has received late word of the passing of Steven Mitchell Briles who passed December 13, 2011 in Aumsville, Oregon. According to news reports, Briles either drowned or died of hypothermia in Mill Creek of Aumsville. Weddle Funeral Service in Stayton, Oregon handled the body, however no full obituary was posted there or in the local newspaper. Briles is the son of Guy Leroy & Lena Lori McTigert Briles. Direct line to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles. Databases in update mode.

Delmer Smith III Convicted!

Delmer Smith III has been convicted of armed home invasion robbery and armed kidnapping in Sarasota County, Florida. The jury took less than an hour to convict the thug of the charges which should bring a life sentence. The sentencing hearing will begin on December 28, 2011 in the same courtroom. The conviction stems from a March 14, 2009 incident where Smith robbed and kidnapped Nicole Mitchell in her home. Smith is also accused of 10 other home invasion robberies -- five in Manatee County and five in Sarasota County -- that took place between February and May 2009. Now the stage is set for a July 2012 murder trial involving Smith. He is accused of killing Kathleen Briles, wife of prominent doctor, Dr. James Briles of Florida. Smith could receive the death penalty if convicted. The BIN will continue to monitor the events in Florida!

William Jordan Dies; Was Married to Jewel Briles

William Jordan, Jr., age 87, of Asheboro passed Monday, December 5, 2011 at the Randolph Hospice House. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jewell Francis Briles Jordan. Survived by his daughter, Patricia "Diane" Trull of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Janica Cox and her husband Danny of Franklinville, NC, Stephanie Nobles and her husband Von of Randleman, NC; great grandchildren, Jacqueline Cox, Nicole Cox, Brianna Nobles, and Frankie Nobles; and sister, Margaret Millikan of Asheboro, NC.

Mary Frances Houghlin Briles Dies

Mary Frances Briles, 74, of Corydon, passed Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Floyd Memorial Hospital in New Albany. Funeral services were Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Glenn Hughes and Brother Vince Garmon officiated. Burial was in Potato Run Cemetery near Corydon. Born September 5, 1937, in Louisville, to the late James Edward and Mary Buelah Mattingly Houghlin. Preceded in death by her husband, Vernon R. Briles and her brother, Jim Houghlin. Survivors include her son, Daniel Briles of Corydon; her daughters, Anna Kinker of Elizabeth, Cindy Novak of Marengo and Rebecca Hughes of Corydon; her brother, Pat Houghlin of Borden; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Charles Dalton Briles Dies

Charles Dalton Briles, 82, passed in Throckmorton, Texas, November 17, 2011. Services was held at the Church of Christ at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Throckmorton with Royce Priddy and Greg Melton officiating. Burial followed at the Rule Cemetery. 

Born December 8, 1928 in Rule to the late George and Comer (Felton) Briles. He married Joyce Marie McLennan in Texarkana, Texas on January 5, 1951. Preceded in death by his parents, George Abreham and Comer Irene Briles; and one brother, Dennis Briles and his wife Wanda.

 Survived by his wife, Joyce Briles of Throckmorton; two sons Steve Briles and wife Debbie of Crowley, TX and Keith Briles and wife Katrina of Throckmorton; daughter, Charlotte Norman and her husband Les of Throckmorton; 6 grandchildren, Bridget, Hayley and Heidi Briles, Jerrad and Sam Norman, and Marissa Briles Henson and husband Kale of Stephenville, Texas; two brothers, Earnest and Derral Briles of Odessa, Texas; a sister, Doris Carroll of Weinert, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jake Briles Passes

OKEECHOBEE - Jake Briles, 89, of Okeechobee, passed away Nov. 20, 2011, at Hospice of Okeechobee. No services. Burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana. Born on Dec. 20, 1921, in Loveington, IN to the late Bernard E. & Mary Hall Briles. Preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Woodland Briles; and one daughter, Sharon Louise Briles. He is survived by one daughter, Delores "Dilly" Perryman of Lebanon, Ind.; two grandchildren, Joe and Tina; six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Garry Von Crotts Dies

Garry Von Crotts, age 55, passed Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Rex Health Care in Raleigh. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery; Rev. David Hunt officiating. Born in Randolph County on August 21, 1956 to Ernest and Ella Hancock Crotts, who preceded him in death. Survived by his sister, Evelyn C. Smith of Asheboro, NC; brother, Donald Crotts and his wife Ruth of Asheboro, NC; niece, Michelle Scearce and her husband Lee of Elizabeth City, NC; nephews, Nathan Crotts of Asheboro, NC and Eric Crotts and his wife Camille of Charleston, SC.

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

The Briles Information Network would like to extend Thanksgiving Greetings to everyone around the world. We have many reasons to be thankful for this year: our health, family, and our new addition to the family Braylin Montana Briles. Keeping with tradition here at the BIN we will be taking a break for the holidays until 2012. We like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and hope that everyone has a great new year! We will update the site via twitter and the BLOG unless breaking news occurs...and when it does you will see it here! Happy Holidays Everyone!

Bettie Sue Smith Lawrence Dies

TRINITY – Mrs. Bettie Sue Smith Lawrence, 82, of Trinity, passed Saturday, November 12, 2011, at High Point Regional Cancer Center. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 16th, at 2 pm in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Pastor Danny Bank officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 until 2 pm Wednesday, prior to the service. Born in Davidson County, on September 21, 1929, a daughter to the late Fred Eugene and Lillian Beck Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Lawrence, Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Pamela Lawrence Spencer and husband, Doug and B.J. Lawrence; two sons, Charles Wesley Lawrence, III and wife, Debbie and Kimball Lee Lawrence; a brother, Jarrell Smith; two sisters, Martha Pennington and Julia Burgess; and a granddaughter, Melanie Litton and many friends.

NOTE: Mrs. Lawrence's grand mother is Martha Briles Smith who married Shubal Smith. Direct line to Conrad & Martha Rush Briles.

Jacques L. Beck Passes

Jacques L. Beck, 89, passed Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at University Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 825 Greene St., Augusta, Ga., by Pastor David Hunter. Mr. Beck is the son of the late Wesley Odell & Mary Callahan Beck. Survivors include son David Earl Beck; daughter Linda Beck Smith; daughter-in-law Elaine Beck; four grandchildren, David W. Beck and Kacy, Jackie and Rob Smith; great-granddaughter Chloe Kira Wolfson; brother Ned Beck; and nieces and nephews.

Hazel Skeen Ennis Dies

Hazel Lee Skeen Ennis, age 89, of Asheboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at High Point Regional Hospital. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home, 908 Albemarle Road, on Friday evening, November 11, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at West Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Danny Outen and Rev. Lee Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Born September 24, 1922, in Asheboro to the late Herbert and Nannie Poole Skeen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Britt, Clifford and J.D. Skeen, and her husband, Clarence Ennis. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Robert Whitehorne, of High Point; her grandchildren, Andrew Whitehorne and Kathryn Whitehorne and her fiancé, Cory Duncan, all of Raleigh; her brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Eva Skeen of Robbins; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Callie Scarlett Skeen Passes

Callie Scarlett Skeen, 87, of Archdale passed away Monday, November 7th, 2011 at High Point Regional. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, November 10th at Springfield Baptist Church, with Rev. Bobby Loving officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm Wednesday, November 9th at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Born November 19, 1923 a daughter to the late Sam Scarlett and Bessie Beck Scarlett in Thomasville, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph T. Skeen, Sr., sister, Lois Shaw, and a great granddaughter, Lakeya. Survived by three children, Becky S. Owens of High Point, Shannon Skeen Cinque and husband, Joseph of Cliffside Park, NJ, and John Skeen and Loretta Erdman of Staley, four grandchildren Scarlett and husband Andy, Sherri, Josh and wife Katie, and April; four great grandchildren, Marcus, Michael, Madison, Rose and one great great grandson, Cameron.

No direct line to Briles. Family member Enos Skeen married Winnie Briles.

Joel Pierce Wins Council Seat

Joel Pierce has won a seat on the Thomasville City Council by a decisive margin! Pierce gained 12% of the vote or 1,440 votes and came in second to front runner former police chief Ronald Bratton who was an incumbent. Joel Pierce is a Briles descendant, twice! He is the son of Nolan Irvin & Bonnie Grubb Pierce. His lineage dates back to Ansel & Mary Briles Pearce (Mary, Frederick Briles, Conrad Briles) and through his grandmother's family, Millie Barnes Pierce. Her line also goes back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles because her grandparents are Henry and Elizabeth Kindley Barnes (Elizabeth Kindley, Jacob, William, Shadrach and Margaret Briles Kindley, Michael Briles, Conrad Briles). Joel's election page is on Facebook and on the Internet at Joel Pierce.com. Congratulations to Joel Pierce for winning and we know he will serve the citizens of Thomasville well! Way to go Joel!

Birth of Braylin Montana Briles!

Michael & Sydney Harding Briles would like to announce the birth of Braylin Montana Briles! Braylin was born today at 749 a.m. In Thomasville, NC. Michael Briles is the son of Rodney Trent Briles (Curator of the BIN) and Jeanne Linnane Rayne. Braylin weighed in at 8 lbs. 9 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches in length!

The baby, mother & daddy are doing fine. This is the first grand baby for our Briles Family! Great grand parents, James Rex & Catherine Cameron Briles were at the hospital as well! We are so proud of Mikey & Sydney and wishing nothing but the best for them and the new addition to our family! We love you!!!

Click here to view pictures of Braylin!

Transcription Complete on Mt. Gilead UMC Cemetery

The BIN has completed the online transcription of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. You can view the listing and markers by clicking on this link

Donald Reece Pierce Passes

Donald Reece Pierce, age 68 of Lexington, NC died Friday, October 28 at his residence. Family will see friends from 5 to 7 PM Sunday at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton Funeral service will be held Monday, October 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Hughes Grove Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Brian Workman and burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Born June 15, 1943 in Randolph County to Royce Reece Pierce and Millie Barnes Pierce. He was married to Faye Varner Pierce who died July 13, 1998 and was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Pierce on June 27, 1998. Survived by a daughter Donna Barringer and husband Ricky of Denton and a daughter-in-law, Amy Pierce of Lexington; brothers Dolan Pierce of Thomasville, and Charles Pierce of Lexington; sisters Jewel Watford and Louise Elberson both of Thomasville, Pauline Gordon and Mary Hughes both of Farmer; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Jerona “Jerri” Lucas Passes

Jerona “Jerri” Lucas, 85, passed October 27th, 2011. Funeral is 3:00, October 29, 2011 at Ridge Chapel with the Rev. Greg Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Born July 16, 1926 in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Jonah Lucas and Lula Hogan Lucas. Preceded in death by her brother, Dale Lucas, sisters, Nettie Parks and Mozelle Briles. She is survived by her sister Jean Teague of Asheboro, Erma Sewell of Laurinburg, and sister-in-law, Bertha Lucas and family of Pisgah; nieces Andrea Briles, Deborah Albright, Cindy Hilliard, and Barbara King of Asheboro, Marilyn Auman of Greensboro, Dean Parrish of Charlotte, Phylis Clark of Laurinburg, Brenda Smith of South Carolina, and Kathy Ingram of Georgia; nephews Don Briles and Dan Parks of South Carolina, and Larry Parks of Asheboro; great niece and nephew Kacie and Saegan Hilliard of Asheboro; and God-daughter Peggy Cox Trogdon of Asheboro.

Velna Hilton Eddinger Beck Passes

Velna Hilton Eddinger Beck, 92, passed Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Health — Lexington Medical Center. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hedrick's Grove United Church of Christ by the Rev. William Sowers. Burial will follow in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thomasville. Born Sept. 9, 1919, in Davidson County to Kearney Lorenzo Hilton and Sophronia Ball Hilton. She was married to Clarence Reid Eddinger, who passed away in 1946. In 1950, she married Charlie Lee Beck, who also preceded her in death, as well as her brothers, Bernie Hilton and Leighton Hilton, and her sisters, Olieta Ball and Louise Sue Cranford. Survived by her son, Billy Reid Eddinger and wife Jonell of Lexington; her daughters, Sybil Eddinger Koonts and husband Will and Gay Eddinger Farrell, all of Lexington; her brother, Wilfred L. Hilton of Thomasville; her grandchildren, Reid Eddinger and wife Diane, Sean Farrell, Tracie Anderson and husband Kevin, Brian Michael Koonts and wife Meredith and Jill Anderson and husband Carter; and her great-grandchildren, Brandi Eddinger, Austin Eddinger, Kinsley Caroline Anderson, Beckham Anderson, Molly Hilton Koonts, Jacob Michael Koonts, Jessica Farrell and Tristan Farrell.

No direct line to Briles

Obits Moved to Board

A code error has forced us to move the obituary page to the message board. We have not decided if this move will be permanent. We have over 16 pages of death notices compiled over the last five years and for some reason the code on the page is not allowing us to continue with posting. The BIN will post all death notices on the message board until we can figure something out! Thank you for your patience!

Henry Junior Beck Dies

Henry Junior Beck, age 82, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Palliative Care in Winston Salem. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday October 26, 2011 at First Reformed United Church of Christ with Rev. Robin Keating and Dr. Lee Jessup officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington from 6-8 pm Tuesday and at other times at the home. Born in Davidson County, February 5, 1929 to John Henry Beck and Ollie Everhart Loggins Beck. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Loggins and Leonard Beck; sisters, Lillie Beck Crotts and Inez Beck Fritts. Surviving are; his wife, Juanita Bates Beck of the home; in-laws, Peggy Bates, Marzell Crotts, Brenda Bates, Jack Kennedy, J.W. and Betty Bates; special nieces and nephew, Susan Odom, Donna Younts, Glenda Hobbs and Gary Bates and many other loved and cherished nieces and nephews.

Samuel Kenneth Rush Dies

HIGH POINT-Samuel Kenneth “Ken” Rush, 80, passed Monday, October 17, 2011 at High Point Regional Hospital. A celebration of life funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011 at Cumby Family Funeral Service; Ken Clegg officiating. Burial will follow in Deep River Friends Meeting Cemetery. A visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Born September 14, 1931 in Randolph County, a son of the late Ernest and Effie (Kinley) Rush. Survived by his wife Patsy Hodgin Rush; a daughter, Debbie Rich and husband, Mark of High Point; two grandsons, Chris Beeson and wife, Shelly of New London, NC, and Matthew Rich and wife, Julie of High Point; two great grandsons, Connor Beeson and Austin Rich; four sisters, Cleo Myers and husband, Frank of Archdale, Peggy Hill of Archdale, Ann Poarch and husband, James of Valdese, NC, and Mary Lou George of High Point; two sister-in-laws, Jackie and Donna Sue Rush; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Ermon Rush; and a sister Paraleigh Welborn

John P. Lopp Dies

John P. Lopp Jr., 93, passed Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Brookstone Retirement Center. A funeral will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Center Hill Baptist Church followed by a graveside service at Forest Hill Memorial Park. Born Oct. 5, 1918, in Davidson County to John Peter Lopp and Della Mae Stephens Lopp. Preceding John in death were his parents and two brothers, William Allen Lopp and Flowerest "Buck" Lopp.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elsie Joyce Cope Lopp of the home; sons John Peter Lopp III and wife Ann MacDonald Lopp of Salisbury and Robert Daniel Lopp and wife Linda Murphy Lopp of Lexington; sisters Opal Lopp Smith and husband Jesse Smith and Imogene Lopp Zeilman and husband George Zeilman; brother Leonard Lopp and wife Gaynell Jarrett Lopp; grandchildren Sissy Cassady and husband Michael, Elizabeth Freeland and husband Michael, Maggie Brenseke, Dan Lopp and Michael Lopp; and great-grandchildren Christopher and Katie Cassady, Mackenzie and Madelyne Brenseke and Hannah Freeland.

Another Briles in the Pokey!

Keeping with tradition of reporting the good, the bad, and the ugly news...yet another Briles has landed in the clink! This one hits closer to home, but we intend on being fair and balanced when it comes to family information. Reitzel Alan Briles Jr. was arrested Tuesday, September 27, 2011 for a variety of drugs charges in Asheboro, NC along with Tracey Smith. Official charges for Briles is maintaining a dwelling place for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of trafficking in marijuana, however the bond was set low at $7,500. Smith's bond was set at $500.

It's been a busy month for Briles in the news. Earlier this month, Sloane Briles was charged with child endangerment for tossing his son off of a touring boat! We can't control what our kids do after they leave the nest so we shall provide this link if you want to view Reitzel's lineage and we hope he receives due and fair process!

Violet Jean Kinney Kindley Dies

Violet Jean Kinney Kindley, 80, passed September 26th, 2011 at her home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Smith and Rev. Dr. James Summey officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. Born June 26th, 1931 in Davidson County, a daughter to the late Wilburn and Hattie Lookabill Kinney. In 1950 she married Carlie (Carl) Kindley who preceded her in death in 2007. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Janice M. McKinnon in 2008 and twelve brothers and sisters. Surviving is a son, Charles L. Kindley and wife Brenda of Thomasville and three grandchildren, Amber Kindley, Aaron Kindley and wife Jessi and Tabitha McKinnon.

Anna Frances Bennett Briles Passes

Anna Frances Bennett Briles 94, passed September 18, 2011 in St. Charles, Missouri. Private services. Born May 20, 1917 to the late John & Mary Bennett. Preceded in death by her husband Samuel Otto Briles and son Kenneth Otto Briles. Surviving are her children: Mary (Mark) Rippeto & James (Linda) Briles; grandchildren, Kevin (Missy) Frankenberg, Elizabeth (Michael) Gardner, Stacie Briles, & Douglas Briles; & great-grandchildren, of Taylor, Sarah, & Daniel Frankenberg, & Makayla Gardner.

Lineage: Samuel Otto Briles, Samuel Briles, Samuel Broyles, Julius Broyles, Benjamin Broyles, Zach Broyles, etc.....

Carol Sue Summey Dies

Carol Sue Summey, 56, passed Sunday, September 18, 2011 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Darrell Summey officiating.Born on July 22, 1955 in Davidson County to Roby Summey and Louise Hancock Summey Eller. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Summey. Surviving in addition to her mother, Louise Hancock Eller of Thomasville, is her daughters, Angela Lanning and Jennifer Lanning, both of Denton, and Jessica Sechrist of Lexington; brother, David Summey of Lexington; sister, Phyllis Summey (Tim Kindley) of Thomasville; and grandchildren, Allison Lanning, Whisper Ray, and Honest Nature Ray.

Current Issue: Marie Briles-SOLVED

May 30, 2014: The BIN has solved this issue. Jesse Marie Briles Tinsley is the daughter of Cicero Harrison Briles. Databases will be updated.



The Briles Information Network is currently working an issue involving Marie Briles Tinsley. Her daughter, Mable Ernestine Tinsley Derden passed away on September 14, 2011. Howard & Marie Briles Tinsley are listed as her parents. The BIN is trying to identify if Marie Briles is the daughter of Cicero Harrison Briles from Ellis County, TX. If you have information regarding this lineage please contact us ASAP!

Mable Ernestine Tinsley Derden, 87, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 14. 201. Funeral services are scheduled for 10AM Saturday, September 17, 2011 in the chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home with Brother Richard Smith officiating. Interment will follow at the Forreston Cemetery. Born in Italy Texas on January 14, 1924 to Howard and Marie (Briles) Tinsley. Preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Crumpton; infant brother, Sonny Tinsley; beloved husband of over 43 years, JT Derden, and by her special grandson, Gordon Rutherford. She graduated from Italy High School in 1941. She married JT Derden in 1942. Surviving are: son, Bill Derden and wife, Bertha; daughter, Glenda Rutherford and husband, Scotty; grandchildren: Kathy Watson and husband, Glenn; Joe Bill Derden and wife, Tisha; Evan Ward and husband John; Maribeth Bates and husband, Russell and 13 “favorite” great-grandchildren.

Clara Routh Bulla Dies

Clara Routh Bulla, 88, of Asheboro passed Friday, September 16, 2011 at her home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC with Rev. David Cox and Rev. Drew McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in the Charlotte United Methodist Church cemetery, 1182 Old Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the Fellowship Hall at West Bend United Methodist Church from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m., Born April 10, 1923, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ottie Routh; preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Bulla, and brothers, Fred and Frank Routh, and sister, Wilma Routh Burrow. Survived by her daughter Anita Bulla Cox and husband David of Concord, NC; daughter Dinah Bulla Kirby of Emerald Isle, NC; son Kenneth (Sonny) Bulla, Jr. of Sevierville, TN; grandsons Jeff Cox of High Point, NC, Brad Kirby and fiancé Kelly Chandler of Chapel Hill, NC; granddaughter Suzannah Cox Pegram and husband Kyle of High Point, NC; and great-grandsons Samuel, Maxton and Tanner; and sister Jane Routh Reich of Winston-Salem, NC.

Mary Rachel Jones Welborn

Mary Rachel Jones Welborn, 82, passed Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral service will be 2 pm Monday at Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, with Preacher Clyde Akers officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 pm at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the home. Born August 8, 1929, in Davidson County, to Homer Jones and Woodrow Edwards Jones. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Everette Lee Welborn, two sons: James Stephen Robbins and Mark Randall Welborn; and one brother, Buck Jones. Surviving are a son, Joseph Mark Welborn of Lexington; two daughters, Tona Salmon of Lexington and Lori Kim Welborn of Georgia; granddaughters, Nikki Robbins of Georgia and Ashley Lynch of Lexington; one brother, Jimmy Randall (Randy) Jones and his wife, Joyce, of Lexington; nieces and nephews, Stacy Wilson and husband, Dale, of China Grove, Chris Jones and wife, Carol, of Georgia and Robin Hyder of High Point.

Mary Noble Harris Parker Passes

Mary Noble Harris Parker, age 94 passed Saturday, Sept 10 at Hinkle Hospice House Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 14 at Fairview United Methodist Church Conducted by Rev. Doug Rowe and Mr.Clay Parker. Burial will follow in the Family Plot at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born July 1, 1917 in Davidson County to W. Hayes Harris and Della Ursa Hoover Harris. She was married to Earnest G. Parker who died June 2, 2010. She is survived by a son, David Anthony (Tony) Parker and wife Nan Jean Johnson Parker of Denton and by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Briles Lineage: Della Ursa Hoover, Alson Hoover, Adam Hoover, David Briles Hoover, Jonas Hoover & Rachel Briles Hoover, Conrad Briles

2011 Medlin Family Reunion

The 2011 Medlin Reunion is scheduled for September 17, 2011 at Rich Fork Baptist Church in Thomasville, NC. Time is scehduled for 12 pm.
Address for the church is 3993 Old Hwy 29. Thomasville, NC 27360. Contact is Paul Dickie Medlin or Sandra Medlin Riggs via this web site:

thebin@northstate.net

Harold Lloyd Hoover Dies

Harold Lloyd Hoover, 85, of Asheboro, NC, passed Thursday, September 8, 2011, at his residence. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, NC, born March 8, 1926. He was the son of the late Jason Hoover and Mary Bunting Hoover. Survived by his wife, Geneva Hoover, of the home; son, Dale Hoover, of Asheboro, NC; daughter, Carol Harris and husband, Jim Coddington, of Cincinnati, OH, grandson, James Koch, of San Diego, CA, and several nieces and nephews.

Direct Briles Link: Jason Hoover, Mary J Hoover, Alfrod Marsh Hoover, John Hoover, Jonas & Rachel Briles Hoover, Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Blanche Maxine Walker Hulin Dies

Blanche Maxine Walker Hulin died September 7, 2011. She was married to Jesse Lee Hulin who passed in 2003. No Death Notice. No direct lineage to the Briles Surname. Databases will be updated shortly.

Ruby Crotts Rowe

Ruby Pearl Crotts Rowe, 92, passed Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Health — Lexington Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2011 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Charles Yarborough Jr. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Born on Dec. 27, 1918, to the late Lee Crotts and Ida Burkhart Crotts. Preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Rowe. Surviving are sons, Larry Dan Rowe and wife Dorothy and Jerry Rowe and wife Joann, all of Lexington; brother William Bryce Crotts of Lexington; sister Betty Palmer of Angier; half sister Peggy Beck of Lexington; grandchildren Danny Lee Rowe of Champaign, Ill., Tina Felter of Goshen, Ind., Greg Alan Rowe of Lexington, S.C., and Scott Brian Rowe of Spotsylvania, Va.; 12 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 591 Walser Road, Lexington, NC 27295.

Sloane Stevens Briles Lineage

Probability factor: 99%

The BIN has identified the lineage of Sloane Stevens Briles who is charged in California with child endangerment and resisting arrest. We believe with 99% Probability that he is the son of the late Franklin Stevens & Vicki Carter Briles. Franklin passed in 2009 and is the son of the late Franklin S. Briles Sr who passed in 1997. He is the son of the late Franklin Thomas & Anna May Stevens Briles. The rest of the lineage is below:

Franklin Thomas Briles is the son of Thomas Franklin Briles and Mary J. Briles Briles (2nd cousins)

Thomas Franklin Briles line goes through Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles via George Briles

Mary J. Briles line goes through Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles via Frederick Briles brother to George Briles.


NOTE: DR. JAMES ALBERT BRILES line has also been identified. He is the son of the late James Alexander & Dorothy Dunseath Briles (Albert Wilson Briles, Robert A. Briles, Alexander Rush Briles, John Briles, Frederick Briles, Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Harold Devoy "Bum" Hoover Dies

Harold Devoy "Bum" Hoover, 83, of Asheboro, NC, passed Thursday, September 1, 2011, at his residence. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Danny Outen officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, Mr. Hoover was born April 21, 1928. He was the son of the late Jule and Emma Pierce Hoover. Survived by his wife, Connie Maness Hoover, of the home; daughter, Janet Hoover Mintz and husband, Greg, of Asheboro, NC; granddaughter, Tina Mintz Hiskett, of Seagrove, NC; great grandchildren, Barrett Hiskett, and Emma Hiskett. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Lineage: Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles

Nina Marie Bulla Lewallen Dies

Marie Bulla Lewallen, 84, of Asheboro passed Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM at West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27205 with Rev. Drew McIntyre and Rev. David Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC on Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM, other times at the home at 907 Sherwood Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Born August 29, 1927 in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Emery Bulla and the late Mattie Scurlock Bull; preceded in death by her son, Dave Lewallen, Jr., brothers, Otis, Ralph, Kenneth and Lyndon "Bud" Bulla; sisters, Bessie McPherson, Sadie Dawson and Velma McGill. Survived by her husband of 63 years, C. David Lewallen, daughter, April Lewallen Brown and husband Mike of Asheboro, NC, granddaughter, Tracy M. Brown of Charlotte, NC, grandson, Travis E. Brown and wife Kristy of Asheboro, NC and great-grandson, Carter Brown. Brothers, R. Frank Bulla and wife Van of Asheboro, NC and Don S. Bulla of Asheboro, NC. Sisters-in-law, Clara Bulla of Asheboro, NC, Rose Bulla of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Rebecca Irby of Charlotte, NC and several nieces and nephews.

Sloane Briles Charged!

Ok folks I've waited two days before posting this story which has made national news. When I first saw the story I immediately checked the databases, Rootsweb, and other sources to see what lineage Sloane Briles came from and to find out the true story. Everyone, including Briles, is innocent till proven guilty in a court of law and I even reached out to Sloane on Facebook with no response...I guess the BIN is low on the talk circuit list!

Briles is accused of tossing his 7 year old son off of a 42-foot tour boat in Santa Ana, California. With multiple witness and a confession from Briles, it's hard to imagine what the hell he was thinking...and for the record, I'm not sure if I want to know what line Briles originated from! Stealing a line from FOX, we report, you decide!

Mobile Site Up and Running!

We have created a mobile site for the main page & Blog Site! You can now view a scaled down version of the BIN on your mobile & smart phone, Ipod, and Ipad. Simply put www.briles.net in your mobile device which will redirect you to the mobile site! Pretty cool, eh?

John Clay Gallimore Dies

John “J.C.” “Jake” Clay Gallimore, 74, passed Wednesday, August 16, 2011 in the Lexington Health Care Center. No visition. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2011 at 11 A.M. in J.C. Green & Sons Chapel with Rev. Alan Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 27, 1937 in Davidson County, a son of G. Clay Gallimore and Bessie Kindley Gallimore. Preceded in death by a sister, Velna Hedrick and brothers, Raymond Odell Gallimore and Edward Ray Gallimore. Surviving are a brother, Albert Lee Gallimore and wife Peggy of Thomasville and several nieces and nephews.

Lineage: Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles

Dorothy Carter Hedrick Passes

Dorothy Carter Hedrick, age 91, passed August 19, 2011, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. Funeral services will be at Holly Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Born October 23, 1919 to the late William & Alice Kindley Carter; preceded in death her husband, Jacob Thad Hedrick; sister Edith May and brother Luke Carter. Surviving is her son, Philip Hedrick.

Lineage back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles

George Clinton Cashatt Dies

George Clinton Cashatt of Trinity passed away on August 14, 2011 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 17th at Hopewell United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth B. Spencer officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. Born on May 12, 1920 to James and Lou Etta Pierce Cashatt of Randolph County. Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Annie, and eight brothers and sisters, Beaulah Mae and Charles Clifton Cashatt, Arvle Cashatt, Magalene Bailey, Hazel Lowe, Glenn Cashatt, Percy Cashatt, and Sidney Cashatt. Survived by his daughter Donna Overcash and son-in-law, Larry of Trinity; his son Rick Cashatt and daughter-in-law, Margie, of Clayton, Georgia; four grandchildren, Cindy Neal and husband Jerry of Archdale; Marcie Cates and husband Chris, of Charlotte; Matthew Cashatt, and wife Monica, of Seattle; and Christy Overcash of Asheboro. Clinton is also survived by his ten great-grandchildren whom he loved very much, Catie, Alec and Zachary Neal; Jackson, Max, Charlie, and Sophia Cates; and Amelia, Avery, and Corinne Cashatt. In addition, Clinton leaves behind four siblings, Elmer Cashatt of Gastonia, Pearl Hunt of Asheboro, Rosie Austin of Lexington, and Christine Tucker of Glenola and several nieces and nephews.

Donald Reese Yow Dies

Donald Reese Yow, the son of Herbert & Rena Hollingsworth Yow passed on August 11, 2011. Family will receive friends Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman, NC. Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Lebanon United Methodist in Randleman with Rev. Carol Hunter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born in Randolph County and was married to Ann H. Yow in 1961 and is survived by her and two children; Donald Gregory Yow of Randleman and Trisha Ann Henderson and her husband Todd of Franklinville; brothers, Glenn Yow, Bobby Yow and his wife Evelyn all of Asheboro; sisters; Jean McCollum, Peggy Brookshire and her husband Joe all of Randleman; three grandchildren, William Reece Henderson, Kynley Anna Henderson and Macey Nikole Henderson all of Franklinville. In addition to his parents Donald is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jack Mccollum and sister-in-law Kitty Yow.

Briles Line: Herbert Yow, Oscar Yow & Hattie Gaddis Yow, William & Charity Briles Gaddis which dates back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Ernest McCain (Bud) Richardson Dies

Ernest McCain (Bud) Richardson age 85 died Thursday, August 11 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Graveside service with military honors will be held 1:00 pm Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Taylor’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Tommy Tysinger. The family will see friends on Saturday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. Born October 27, 1925 in Randolph County to Grady Richardson and Anna Belle McCain Richardson. Survived by his wife, Mildred Hogan Gallimore Richardson of the home, a son Steve Richardson and wife lee of Midland; brother Tom Richardson of Sophia; sisters, Anna L. Staley, Dot Hill and Maxine White all of Asheboro and grandchildren Anna and Stacy, and great-grandchild Ethan.

Doris McLeod Bulla Dies

Doris McLeod Bulla, 85, of Archdale, NC, passed Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Funeral service will be held at Fairview United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation will be at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale on Friday, August 12, 2011, from 6 to 8 pm. Born on July 21, 1926 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Daniel (Kim) and Phoebe McLeod. Surviving are her children, daughters, Joyce Kivett and her husband, Craig, and Linda Clark and her husband, Darren, her son, Don Bulla; grandchildren, Julie Kivett Whitt, Brian Kivett, Molly Clark; and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Irene Hayworth and Allene Coggins and her brother, Donald McLeod, of IL. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Doyle McLeod.

Was married to Alexander Bulla Jr. (Divorced in 1979). His lineage dates back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Vera Burkhart Young Dies

Vera Young, age 88, of Lexington passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at High Point Regional Cancer Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday August 9, 201 at Memorial United Church of Christ; Rev. David Burgess and Tim Floyd officiating.  Burial will follow in Memorial UCC Cemetery. Born in Davidson County August 29, 1922 to William Christopher Burkhart and Lilly Crotts Burkhart.Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 60 years, Woodrow Young on December 22, 2001 and a sister, Ruth Briggs. Survived by two daughters, Patricia Floyd and husband Clifton and Martha Jane Rash and husband Charles all of Lexington; three sons, Rodney Young and wife Nancy, Craig Young and wife Michele and Jeffrey Young and special friend Kathy Musgrave all of Lexington; grandchildren, Michele Allred, Renee Adkins and husband John, Tim Floyd and wife Theresa, Todd Young and wife Michelle, Amy Larson and husband John, Jason Rash and wife Crystal, Eric Young, Spencer Young and Bradley Young; eleven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Briggs, Theda Smith and Kitty Ann Greene all of Lexington; two brothers, Clayburn and Bryce Burkhart of Lexington.

Jesse Wade Parks Passes

SALISBURY - Jesse Wade Parks, 21, of Salisbury, passed Monday, July 18, 2011, at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral service was held at at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2001 in the Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home chapel, conducted by Pastor Sherri Barnes. Burial followed in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Born May 27, 1990, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Craig Dean and Marnita Rogers Parks of Salisbury. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Norma Rogers of Salisbury and Donald and Peggy Metters Parks of Lexington. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jacob Franklin Parks of the home

The BIN would like to thank Craig Parks for contacting us regarding this passing of his son. We offer our heart felt condolences to the Parks Family during this time of mourning.

Mt. Gilead Cemetery Next to be Transcribed

The Briles Information Network would like to announce that Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery will be the next cemetery to be transcribed and photographed. Weather permitting, the date of this project will be September 14, 2011 at 900 a.m. If you would like to assist with transcribing and photographing this cemetery, please contact me via email or SKYPE at brilesinfo. You will need a pen, pad, and a camera with a digital card. I look forward to seeing you there on the 14th of September!

Briles Descendant Runs for Thomasville City Council

Joel Pierce is running for City Council of Thomasville, NC. The Nonpartisan plurality election is set for November 8, 2011 where seven seats are up for grabs. Joel Pierce is a Briles descendant, twice! He is the son of Nolan Irvin & Bonnie Grubb Pierce. His lineage dates back to Ansel & Mary Briles Pearce (Mary, Frederick Briles, Conrad Briles) and through his grandmother's family, Millie Barnes Pierce. Her line also goes back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles because her grandparents are Henry and Elizabeth Kindley Barnes (Elizabeth Kindley, Jacob, William, Shadrach and Margaret Briles Kindley, Michael Briles, Conrad Briles). Joel's election page is on Facebook and on the Internet at Joel Pierce.com. We wish Joel the very best in his bid for city council!

Beulah Shelton Rush Dies

Beulah Shelton Rush, age 88, passed Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, Candor. Wake: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Troy, NC and other times at her home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at First Wesleyan Church, 1368 NC Hwy 134N, Troy, NC; Pastor Jeff Ray and Rev. William Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born July 26, 1923 the daughter of James William and Valie Marie Inman Shelton. Native of Surry County; preceded in death by her husband; Lester Warren Rush in May 2011. Survived by two daughters: Vada R. Whitaker of Troy, Glenda R. Spaugh of Pfafftown, four sons: Harold D. Rush of West End, Darrell W. Rush of Troy, Farrell Rush of West End and James Allen Rush of Bear Creek, 19 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and 5 stepgrandchildren.

Hampton Wade "Hamp" Rush Dies

Hampton Wade "Hamp" Rush, 65, of Sophia, NC, passed Friday, July 29, 2011, at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, August 1, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Reeder officiating. Burial will follow at Back Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery in Asheboro. Born April 4, 1946 in Randolph County, the son of the late Hal Stanton Rush and Laura Mae Hunt Rush. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rush was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Rush, Jack Rush and Gene Rush, and his sister, Evelyn McDowell. Survived by his wife, Mildred Rush, of the home; daughter, Sherry Nichols and husband, Roger, of Sophia, NC; sons, Terry Rush, of Sophia, NC, Shaun Rush and wife, Lisa, of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, Michael Trogdon and Erika Nichols, both of Sophia, NC; half-sister, Doris Dunn, of Asheboro, NC; mother-in-law, Edith Hancock, of the home.

Linda Farabee Beck Passes

Linda Kaye Farabee Beck 65 of Lexington, passed Wednesday July 27, 2011 at Hinkle Hospice House. Funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday July 30, 2011 at Becks Lutheran Church; Rev. David L. Martin officiated. Born in Davidson County on October 15, 1945 to James Roswell Farabee and Florence Moore Farabee; preceded in death by her father and mother Florence Farabee Koontz and step-father Carl Clayton Koontz. Surviving are her life long love and companion, Danny H. Garner; and son David Clayton Beck and wife, Kris, of Lexington; grandchildren Taylor Ross Matthew Beck and Carter Andrew Beck; sisters Pamela Koontz Hamilton and husband, Coy, of Lexington and Carla Sue Howard and husband, Bruce, of Salisbury; niece, Brooke Hamilton Harris and husband, James, of Lexington; nephews, Patrick Clayton Hamilton and wife, Sally, of Mocksville and Phillip Clayton Howard of Salisbury; great niece Maci Glee Harris; great nephew Walker Bladen Harris; and special family members, Melissa Thompson and husband, Shannon, Meredith Huffman and husband, Josh, and Mike Hedrick and wife, Carrie, and Matthew Hedrick.

Clarence Harold Loflin Dies

Clarence Harold Loflin, age 81 of Denton, NC died passed, July 19, 2011 at his residence. Funeral service was held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 22 at Siloam United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Sandy Young, Rev. James T. Webb and Rev. Claudie Harrison. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Born December 9, 1929 in Davidson County to Fred H. Loflin and Pearl Snider Loflin. Survived by his wife, Maxine Garner Loflin of the home, a son Dennis Loflin and wife Cheree of Denton; a daughter Vickie Loflin Beaver and husband Donald of Conover; grandchildren, Christie Carroll Garner and husband Kevin and Callan Loflin all of Denton; Great Grandchildren, Hannah Garner and Stephen Garner.

Jerry Lee Welborn Dies

Jerry Lee Welborn, 66, passed Friday morning, July 22, 2011 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Services will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Hilltop Baptist Church at 4:00 PM with Rev. W. A. Seawell, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born on January 22, 1945, in Davidson County, the son of Luther Welborn and Catherine Hayes Welborn. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Leonard Welborn, who died on May 1, 2011. Survived by his mother, Catherine Hayes Welborn of Thomasville; two daughters, Lori Fox and husband Phil Lones, and Tara Fox Bowers and husband Twig, all of Thomasville; one sister, Shirley Scott of Trinity; one brother, Dennis Welborn and wife Peggy of Denton; a special nephew, Dennis Welborn, Jr. and wife Ronette of Ulah; and a great niece, Nicole Welborn of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews; loving neighbors, Jerry & Geraldine Casper of Thomasville; and two grandsons, Westley Lones & Jordan Smith.

Brenda Lowman Welborn Dies

Brenda Lowman Welborn, 70, of Thomasville passed Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Funeral service was held today Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 12:00 noon in Oak Hill Memorial Baptist Church; Rev. Gary Myers officiating. Burial followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born June 26, 1941 in Salisbury, N.C. to Ernest and Ruth Saunders Lowman. She was married December 25, 1958 to Bobby Ray Welborn. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Lowman and a sister, Delores Grimmett. Surviving are three sons, Jack Welborn, Scotty Welborn and wife Karen and Brian Welborn and wife Kathy, all of Thomasville. Also surviving are grandchildren, Josh Welborn (23), Jacob Welborn (15), Jennifer Welborn (15), Robbie Hyatt (14) and Tyler Welborn (10).

Timothy 'Tim' Crotts Dies

Timothy "Tim" Keith Crotts, 53, passed Saturday, July 9, 2011. A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at his home. Born May 2, 1958, in Davidson County to Larry Odell Crotts and Nancy Leonard Crotts. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his wife, Donna Elliott Crotts of the home; his mother of Lexington; sisters Penny Wilson and husband Mark and Jennifer Crotts, all of Lexington; stepchildren Andy Elliott and Amanda Walser and husband Mark; stepgrandchildren Alexis Curry, Skyla Curry and Tate Tomlison; two nephews; and three nieces.

Lucinda Hoover Hall Passes

Lucinda Hoover Ball, 87, of Asheboro, NC, passed Thursday, July 14, 2011, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Wake: family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, July 18, 2011, at Sawyersville Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jeff Garner, Rev. Darrell Rabon, Dr. Jeremy Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County, NC, Mrs. Ball was born October 22, 1923 the daughter of the late Lewis Edgar Hoover and Annie Rogers Hoover. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Ball and her brothers, Robert Hoover, Oscar Hoover, Sam Hoover, Page Hoover, and Warren Hoover. Survived by daughters, Nancy Hogan and husband, Alvin, of Denton, Judy Trotter Moody and husband, Charles, of Randleman, son, Freddy Ball and wife, Jeanette, of Lexington, grandchildren, Elaine Kiser and husband, Neal, Alvin Hogan, and wife, Candy, Marcell Lomax and husband, Dale, Brent Trotter and wife, Yvonda, Ricky Trotter, Tracey Whitley and husband, Brian, Casey Parrish and husband, Thad, Chante Goins and husband, Jamie, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

NOTE: Mrs. Ball is a direct descendant of Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Mary Frances Briles McNeil Passes

Mary Frances McNeil, age 88, of Hays passed Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center. Memorial services was held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. Inurnment followed at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the St. Ann's Cemetery in Effingham, Kansas. Born December 25, 1922, at Vernon, Kansas, to Glen and Marcia Ruth (Lynn) Briles. She married Edgar F. McNeil on August 14, 1948, at Manhattan, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 2004. Survivors include her daughter Marcia Pfeiffer and her husband, Ed of St. Louis, Missouri; a son, Glen McNeil and his wife, Terry of Hays; grandchildren, Nicole Meinhardt (Kent), Becky Scalzo (Jim), Nathan McNeil (Lauren), Erica Pfeiffer, and Nolan McNeil; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great grandson, Aiden Meinhardt.

Herbert Hudon Beck Dies Today

Herbert Hudson Beck Sr. 90, passed Wednesday (June 29, 2011) at the Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday (July 1, 2011) at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Jimmy Greene officiating. The family will receive friends at Davidson funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Thursday night and at other times at the home. Born in Davidson County on December 13, 1920 to George Washington Beck and Minnie Ora Burkhart Beck; preceded in death by his parents, as well four brothers, George Beck, Cliffton Beck, Ledford Beck and Stacy Beck and four sisters Felita Beck, Betty Woodle, Mary Lene Perry and Hazel McAvery. Surviving are; his wife Carrie Forrest Beck of the home, one son Herbert Beck Jr. and wife Susan of Lexington; one sister Judy Leonard of Lexington; two grandchildren, Benjamin Beck and wife Rebekah of Morehead City NC and Daniel Beck of Asheboro NC.

Ila Mae Hunt Leonard Passes

LATE NOTICE

Ila Mae Hunt Leonard, age 93, passed Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Forsyth Medical Center. Services were held Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 4:30 PM at Calvary United Church of Christ with Rev. Kelly Barefoot and Rev. Harold Holste officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Born in Davidson County on May 27, 1918, daughter of the late George Elijah and Laura Kearns Hunt. On August 15, 1937, she was married to Everette Edward Leonard, who preceded her in death on March 1, 1993. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry V. Leonard; three sisters, Annie Belle Cecil, Onnie Hunt, Annie Lee Hunt; and two brothers, Clay Hunt and Charlie Hunt. Mrs. Leonard is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Gaddy and husband Calvin of New London, and Margaret “Maggie” Lowe and husband Jesse of Welcome; two sons, Roy Leonard and wife Ann of Mt. Airy, and R. Dale Leonard and wife Delores of Thomasville; one daughter-in-law, Carol Leonard of Friendswood, Texas; grandchildren, Kim Mathis and husband Doug, Chrystal White and husband Joseph, Jerry Leonard and wife Cindy, Wendy Loggins, Xan Jackson and husband Tom, Lisa Tilley, Amy Surratt and husband Randall, Ashley Leonard and wife Dawn, Alexandra Shadroui and husband Mike, Courtney George and husband Ben, Edward Leonard and wife Sarah, and Natasha Castel and husband Aaron; twenty great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, seven step-grandchildren, eight step-great grandchildren.

Delphina 'Tootie Kennedy Fulton Dies

Delphia (Tootie) Marie Kennedy Fulton, 87, passed June 20th, 2011 at Westchester Manor. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Roger D. Weisner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Born June 8th, 1924 in Randolph County, a daughter to Ira Lee and Annie Crowson Kennedy. In 1946 she married William B. Fulton Jr. who preceded her in death in 2005. In addition to her husband and parents she was also preceded in death by a sister, Annie Leigh Skeen and a brother, Cameron Kennedy. Surviving is a daughter, June Fulton of Trinity; two nephews, Murray Skeen and Dwain Skeen; and four great nieces and nephews.

Verlie Wood Lofin Passes

Mrs. Verlie Wood Loflin, age 89, passed Wednesday, June 15 at Randolph Hospital. Graveside service for Mrs. Loflin will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 17 at Canaan United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Derald Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Briggs Funeral Home. Bborn May 13, 1922 in Randolph County to Numie R. and Ida Amie Briles Wood. She had worked for Bisher Hosiery, Burlington Industries and Thornton Knitting in Denton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred Loflin who died August 15, 1965, her son, Charles Loflin and a sister Faye Byrum. Survived by her daughter, Regina Poole of Denton and husband Jackie, daughter-in-law Audrey Loflin of Denton, one brother, Clarence Wood of Asheboro, one sister, Clara Loflin of Trinity, the Jackson Creek Community, nephews Randy Loflin, Tony Wood and Tim Wood and niece Sherri Freland

Bruce Smith Crotts Dies

Bruce Crotts, 87, passed away today, Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his home. Funeral will be 11:00 AM Friday at Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ in Lexington by Rev. Darrell Sluder. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home. Born April 28, 1924 in Davidson County to James C. Crotts and Clatie Smith Crotts. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Dermont Crotts, Olin Crotts, and John Crotts, sisters Verna Beck, Edith Hedrick and Carleen Allred. Survived by his wife, Doris Leonard Crotts of the home; daughters, Renee Thomas, and husband, David, and Pam Tesh, all of Lexington; grandchildren, Jason (Lesley) Thomas, Amy (Kevin) Osborne, and Rodney Thomas, all of Lexington, Erica Tesh of Port Orange, Florida, and Alex (Tabitha) Tesh; great-grandchildren, Cole and Gus York, Parker Thomas, Emma Grace Osborne, and Adler and Ashur Tesh; brothers, Hollis (Julia) Crotts, and Bobby (Della) Crotts, all of Lexington, and Druid (Sarah) Crotts of Washington; and sister, Patsy Ashby of Lexington.

James Richard Skeen Dies

James Richard "Jimmy" Skeen, 71, of Asheboro, NC, passed Monday, June 6, 2011, at his residence. Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, June 9, 2011, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Swaney officiating. Burial will follow at West Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Asheboro. Native of Randolph County, NC, Mr. Skeen was born March 15, 1940. He was the son of the late Charles Baxter Skeen and Kate Elizabeth Small Skeen. In addition to his parents, Mr. Skeen was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Skeen. Survived by his wife, Joyce Skeen, of the home; daughters, Carol Skeen Summey and husband, Don, of Thomasville, NC, Darla Skeen Richardson and husband, Doug, of Asheboro, NC, Mary Kate Skeen Marlowe and husband, Sam, of Asheboro, NC; son, Charles Skeen and wife, Sara, of Asheboro, NC; sister, Judy Skeen Sexton and husband, Joel, of Thomasville, NC; brothers, Wayne Skeen and wife, Patsy, of Greensboro, NC, Donald Skeen and wife, Nancy, of Denton, NC, Dolan Skeen and wife, Sharon, of Thomasville, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Trent Summey, Kristen Taylor Summey, Ryan Douglas Richardson, Ashley Nicole Richardson, Ainsley Hope Marlowe, Kara Elise Marlowe, and his faithful companion and protector, Scrappy.

Bonnie Auman Hunt Dies

Bonnie Auman Hunt, age 95, passed Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Richard Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Born on January 2, 1916 in Seagrove to Pearson and Jennie Cornelison Auman; preceded in death by her husband Thomas Reid Hunt and twelve brothers and sisters. Survived by her daughter, Elaine Richardson and her husband Harvey of Seagrove, NC; sons, Larry Hunt of Seagrove, NC, Steve Hunt and his wife Mary of Seagrove, NC; grandchildren, Renee Richardson Auman of Seagrove, NC, Krystal Richardson of Seagrove, NC, Todd Hunt and his wife Jennifer of Asheboro, NC, Brian Hunt and his wife Carla of Seagrove, NC; great grandchildren, Chelsey Auman, Hagen Auman, Thomas Hunt, and one on the way in August.

James Albert Briles Dies

Dr. James Albert 77 passed May 05, 2011. Born on May 03, 1934, in Seattle to James Alexander Briles and Dorothy Dunseath Briles, Jim attended Grant High School (1952), UO, and completed his post-graduate studies at OHSU, where he earned his D.M.D. He married Judith Maria English, in 1959, and they had 4 children, James C. Briles, Dr. John N. Briles, Jennifer L. Loomis and Jill M. Parisi. Jim married Mary Ellen Ede and her sons, Robert, Bill and Chris McMullen, in 1979. Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Ellen Briles; sister, Beverly Joan Niedermeyer; 7 children; and 17 grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the World Forestry Center, Cheatham Hall, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Arrangements by Springer and Son Aloha Funeral Home, 503-356-1000.

Lester Warren Rush Passes

Lester Warren Rush, age 89, of Troy passed Thursday, May 19, 2011 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 pm at Pugh-Troy Funeral Home, 211 North Main Street, Troy; other times at the home. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 pm at First Wesleyan Church, 1368 NC Hwy 134N, Troy with Pastor Jeff Ray, Rev. Grady Blakely and Rev. William Saunders officiating. Burial will be in First Wesleyan Church Cemetery. Born January 5, 1922 in Randolph County, NC, the son of Jeff H. and Nannie Miller Rush. Survived by his wife: Beulah Shelton Rush of Troy; two daughters: Vada R Whitaker of Troy, Glenda R Spaugh of Phafftown; four sons: Harold D Rush of West End, Darrell W Rush of Troy, Farrell Rush of West End, James Allen Rush of Bear Creek; two sisters: Leona Wood of Trinity, Lalah Bowman of Sophia; eighteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and 5 step-grandchildren.

Albert Eugene "Boss" Hepler Dies

THOMASVILLE-Albert Eugene "Boss" Hepler, 68, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Thomasville Medical Center. Family will receive friends Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Memorial Service, with Military Honors, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel between the visitation hours with Pastor Ricky Manring officiating. Born January 12, 1943 in Davidson County to the late Reid and Claudia Scarlett Hepler. He married Linda Holt July 8, 1975. Preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Linda McGee; brother, Hollis Hepler and a nephew, Tony Hepler. Survived by his beloved wife, Linda Holt Hepler; Cynthia Collins and husband Robert of Magnolia, TX, Susan Miller of Thomasville; son, Gerald Spencer and wife Michelle of Welcome; granddaughters, Brooke Collins, Crystalynn Aoutler of Katy, TX, Amelia Spencer of Welcome; grandsons, Bryce Collins of Magnolia, TX, Garrett Spencer of Welcome; sisters, Clara Phillips and husband James, Doris Duncan and husband Hardin, Inez Swing, all of Thomasville; brothers, Lloyd Hepler and wife Norma, Fred Hepler and wife Ellen, all of Thomasville; several nieces and nephews and lots of very dear friends.

Clara Wilson Briles Dies

Clara Ruth Briles, 91, of DeKalb, passed away Saturday, May 7, under the tender care of the DeKalb County Hospice at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, DeKalb. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5, in the Hearthside Room in the Visitors' Center of the Ellwood House, 509 W. First St.,, DeKalb. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert Pierce Wilson II, Travis Hudson Wilson I, Ida Gertrude Krebs, Charlotte Josephine Cochran, Sarah Elizabeth Quinlan and Jesse Rodman Wilson Sr.; and her brothers-in-law, Connally Oran Briles, Van Gordon Briles and Jack David Briles.

Born Nov. 9, 1919, in Riverside, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Ruth was the daughter of Robert Pierce and Ida (Hightower) Wilson. She married Worthie Elwood Briles on June 6, 1941, in Austin, Texas, while the two of them were attending the University of Texas. Later that summer, Ruth and Elwood received their Bachelors of Arts degrees in zoology from UT. They then went to the University of Wisconsin at Madison to begin work on their advanced degrees. However, those efforts were set aside so that Elwood could serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

Following World War II and the births of their first two children (Susan and David), Ruth and Elwood returned to Madison where they received their advanced degrees in immunogenetics in 1948 (Ruth: M.S., Elwood: Ph.D.). The family then moved to College Station, Texas, where Elwood was a faculty member in the Poultry Science Department at Texas A&M and where their younger daughter Sara was born. After the family moved to DeKalb in 1957, Ruth worked with Elwood at the DeKalb Agricultural Association as a research associate in immunogenetics research from 1958-1968. From 1968-1970, Ruth was an Instructor in biological sciences at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. From 1970-2000, Ruth again worked with Elwood, this time as a research associate for immunogenetics research in the Biology Department at NIU. On October 9, 2004, Elwood and Ruth were recognized for their contributions to avian genetics by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ruth was active in the American Association of University Women, volunteered at the Ellwood House and served for several years as the superintendent of the Sunday school at First Congregational Church in DeKalb. She is survived by her husband, Elwood; children, Susan Marie (Duane) Kniebes of Boulder, Colo., David Elwood (Marilyn Crain) Briles of Birmingham, Ala. and Sara (Richard Briles Moriarty) Briles of Madison, Wis.; grandchildren, Dustin Lincoln (Dana Churness) Briles Moriarty of Herbster, Wis., Rachel Florence (fiance Duy Hoang) Briles of Austin, Texas and Travis Crain Briles of Boulder, Colo.; step-grandchildren, Linda (Kniebes) Kozak and Carrie (Steve) Swift (Kniebes) of Lisle, Ill. and Van Kniebes of Boulder; great-grandchildren, Wylder Lee and Olin Elwood Moriarty of Herbster; and numerous nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, including especially nephews, Jesse Rodman Wilson Jr. (Cathy) of Cold Springs, Nev., Hal (Claudia) Cochran of West Covina, Calif., Dale (Jacqueline) Cochran of San Clemente, Calif. and Roy (Therese) Krebs of Alexandria, Va.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115, or the DeKalb County Hospice, 2727 Sycamore Road, Suite 1B, DeKalb, IL 60115. The family wishes to thank both organizations for the professional and extremely kind care that they provided Ruth in her last months and days.

Harvey L. Briles Dies

Harvey Briles, 82, of Creston, passed Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston. A Celebration of life memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Chicken Inn, 2 miles west of Creston. Pastor Diana Clark will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Maple Hill Cemetery, north of Cromwell. Son of Edward Louis Briles and Doris Irene (Simpson) Briles, was born on Feb. 23, 1929, west of Prescott. In 1950, he married Doris White. Together they had four children. They later divorced. Preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, James Briles.Survivors include his wife, Pat Briles of Creston; three daughters, Sandy Manrose of Papillion, Neb., Cathy (fiance Jerry Balius) Hayes and Debbie (husband Kevin) Glick, all of Creston; a son, Jeff (wife Brenda) Briles of Perry; a step-daughter, Sandy (husband John) Schulte of Maryville, Mo.; and step-son, John (friend Paula Zillmer) Bantz of Glenwood; 9 grandchildren, Ryan (fiance Julie Kroeger) Manrose, Shawn Manrose, Jason (wife Wendy) Hayes, Nicki Hayes, Chad and Cody Means, and Davin, Larissa and Beau Briles; 5 step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

Bessie Southern Hoover Dies

SOPHIA- Bessie M. Hoover, age 73 passed away May 7, 2011. A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 11:00 am in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery in High Point with the Reverend Jeff Martin officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 pm at Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale.
Born December 3, 1937 in Surry County to Wakefield and Myrtle Southern. She married Van Garner Hoover, who survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters and sons-in-law: Susan Simmons and husband Ron; Teresa Sinquefield and husband Keith; Pam Elliott and husband Lou and a son, Ray Hoover. Mrs. Hoover has two sisters; Frances Cox and JoAnn Gardner and five brothers: Reid, Donnie, Ronnie, Herb, and Jimmy Southern. There are seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Coy Loflin Passes

Coy Brown Loflin, 87, passed Monday, May 9, 2011 at The GrayBrier Nursing & Retirement Center. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Westfield Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Stevens and Rev. Terry Boles officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Born on August 6, 1923 in Randolph County to Cepha Milton Loflin and Nannie Hancock Loflin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Gordon Loflin on October 16, 1978; brothers, Roy and Eugene Loflin; and great-granddaughter, Alexis Lynn Loflin. Surviving are his sons, Donald Loflin and wife Sharon, and Jimmy Darrel Loflin, all of Thomasville; sister, Ruby Lee Noah and husband Bill of Thomasville; brother, Billy Loflin and wife Farrist of Thomasville; two grandchildren, Misty Owens and husband Vann of Trinity, and Derrick Gordon Loflin and wife Amy of Thomasville; and four great-grandchildren, Brent Andrew Owens and Erica Shay Owens, both of Trinity, and Cameron Maddox and Eleanor Leigh Loflin, both of Thomasville.

Blanche Byerly Miller Dies

THOMASVILLE-Blanche Noble Byerly Miller, 91, a resident of Thomasville, NC passed today May 9. 2001 in the Abbott’s Creek Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday May 12, 2011 in the Greenwood Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Ferguson, Rev. Tim Miller and Rev. John Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Born July 9, 1919 in Davidson County, a daughter of the late John Thomas Byerly and Allie Hill Byerly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son; Leroy Miller, sisters; Cathleen Benton, Venetia Gallimore, and brothers; Walter Byerly, Robert Byerly, Dolan Byerly and Jack Byerly. Blanche was married to Jesse Franklin Miller who died March 18, 1980. Surviving is her son; Rev. Tim L. Miller and wife Vickie of Thomasville, grandchildren; Jennifer Harlow, John Miller, Austin Miller, great-grandchildren; Erika Williams Morgan Williams, Skyler Harlow and Abbey Miller, sisters; Mary Woodard and husband Bill of Greensboro, NC, Mozell Scarlett of Lexington (Silver Valley Community), Sarah Craver and husband Dale of Thomasville, and Ellerae Lambeth and husband Tommy of Lexington (Silver Valley Community).

Shirley Ann Gallimore Hedrick Dies

Shirley Gallimore Hedrick, 74, passed Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Sunday, May 8, 2011at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, May 9th at Tabernacle United Methodist Church with the Reverends, Brian Workman and Bill Foust officiating; interment will follow at the church cemetery. Born March 7, 1937 in Randolph County to the late Troy Edward and Bessie Edith Loflin Gallimore. Preceded in death by her brother, Troy Gallimore, Jr. and sister, Jacqulin Gallimore. Survived by her loving husband, Vann A. Hedrick of Tabernacle Comm.; son, Adrian Hedrick and wife Cindy of Summey Town; daughter, Dianne Cagle and husband Jimmy of Asheboro; grandson, Lucas Hedrick and wife Emily; granddaughter, Hannah Cagle; sister-in-law, Helen Gallimore; sisters, Joyce Lambeth, Lois Parrish, Norma Hall and husband Sidney, Peggy Lambeth and husband Larry; brothers, Joe Don Gallimore and wife Trish, Jerry Gallimore and wife Nancy.

Nell Mae Leonard Welborn Dies

THOMASVILLE-Nell Mae Leonard Welborn, 76, passed Sunday, May 1, 2011 in the Hospice Home at High Point. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11 A.M. in Hilltop Baptist Church with Rev. W.A. “Junior” A. Seawell, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born April 25, 1935 in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Raymond and Daisy Leonard. On July 3, 1976 she was married to Jerry Welborn, who survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters, Tara Fox Bowers and husband Twig and Lori Ann Fox, both of Thomasville; step-mother, Velna Leonard of High Point; sister, Nancy Coker of Thomasville; a brother, Charles A. Leonard and wife Arlette of Thomasville; mother-in-law, Catherine Welborn of Trinity; a great-niece, Nicole Welborn of the home; step-brothers, Ron Black and wife Ramona of Maryland and Paul Hill and wife Carol of High Point and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Rayborn Leonard.

Eva Mae Johnston Skeen Floyd

Eva Mae Floyd, 90 passed Saturday, April 30, 2011. Family will receive friends from 12 to 2 PM on Monday May 2, 2011 at Thomasville Funeral Home with a funeral service at 2 PM in the chapel with Reverend Jody Harrison officiating followed by entombment in Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Born on May 1, 1920 in Lexington, Kentucky to Nellie Johnston , preceded in death by her husband James Colon Skeen and grandchild Renee' Varner Floyd. Survived by son Waymon Skeen of the home, daughters; Wanda Colleen Varner and her husband George, Karen S. Miller, Vickie S. Summey and her husband Reverend Darrell Summey, all of Thomasville, brother Willie Johnston and wife Vida of Jamestown, grandchildren; Rodney Skeen and wife Karen, Crystal Skeen, Danny Varner, Wendy Goodwin and husband Stacy, Scott Skeen, Dwayne Summey, great grandchildren; Joseph and Daniel Skeen and Joseph Goodwin.

Sarah Voncile Turner Foster Dies

ARCHDALE – Mrs. Sarah Voncile Turner Foster, age 78, passed Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at her residence. Services will be Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 11 AM in the J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with the Rev. Norman Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Park in High Point. Born on March 1, 1933, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Ernest Turner and Josie Wall Turner. She was married to Billy Foster who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Holt, and two brothers, Wendle Turner and Dalton Turner. Survived by four daughters, Cecilia Beck and companion Terry Hepler of Winston-Salem, Diane Freedle of Lexington, Patricia Freeman and husband Timothy and Brenda Williamson and husband Larry, all of Trinity; four sons, Michael Beck and wife Darlene, Andy Beck and wife Michelle, all of Lexington, Jimmy Foster of High Point, and Michael Foster of Trinity; one sister, Willoneese Jordan of Thomasville; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and her devoted dachshund, Tadpole.

Elmer Joe Hoover Dies

Elmer Joe Hoover, 97, of Trinity died April 22, 2011 at his home. A cryptside service will be conducted Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Guilford Memorial Park Mausoleum by the Reverend Jeff Martin. There will be no visitation. Born September 8, 1913 in Randolph County the son of Latta E. Hoover and Millicent Walker Hoover. Preceded in death by his wife, Luna Morris Hoover on December 30, 2005 (m. June 10, 1933). Surviving are a son, Van Hoover and his wife Betsy of Sophia, grandson Ray Hoover of Trinity, and granddaughter Susan Simmons and husband Ron of Trinity and three great grandchildren Meka Hoover, Josh Simmons and Cheyann Simmons.

Ethel Small Parrish Dies

Ethel Small Parrish, age 90, of Trinity passed Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Randolph Hospice House. Wake is Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, Ross Wood Rd., Trinity with Elder Ted Morton and Elder J.R. Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Parrish and her son-in-law, Harold Shaw. She is survived by her daughters, Joann Shaw of Asheboro, NC, Lorraine Smith and her husband Lewis of Trinity, NC; son, Ron Parrish and his wife Julie Hopkins Parrish of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren, David Shaw and his wife Donna of Denton, NC, Terry Shaw and his wife Nielda of Atlanta, GA, Farrell Smith and his wife Becky of Sophia, NC, Steve Smith and his wife Tammy of Archdale, NC, Seth Parrish of Asheboro, NC; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and sisters, Ruth Surratt of Trinity, NC and Lois Jordan of Greensboro, NC.

New Service from the BIN

The Briles Information Network is excited to announce a new service for one and all! "In Memory Of" is a new service for families who wish to permanently display a tribute page for loves one who have passed on. The tribute page will consist of an obituary section, slide show section, a video area, and a tribute wall! Most or all funeral home sites require money to continue a tribute wall or you must subscribe and pay for a site through services like Tribute.com. "In Memory Of" is free of charge with no strings attached. Simply contact the BIN if you would like to create a page for your loved one and we will take care of the rest.



For a nominal, one-time fee, the BIN will produce a special video with interviews, family tree information, old family & reunion movies, and DVD copies! This special video would be like a documentary or a video like on Biography Channel! Of course, if you have your own video already made or you wish to link a video, the BIN will be happy to do that, free of charge!


Please take a minute and look at our first Tribute Page for Rex Briles by clicking on this link! Make sure you view the slide show presentation and let us know what you think. Everything about the page can be customize to include pictures, music, and colors of the page! If you are interested feel free to contact us here at the BIN by using the contact button at the top of the page!
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William (Bill) Ray Farlow Passes

William (Bill) Ray Farlow, 80, passed Monday, March 21, 2011. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Archdale Friends Meeting, officiated by Reverend Ben Hurley and Reverend David Mercadante. Burial will follow at Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the Family Life Center at Marlboro Friends Meeting following the burial. Born on November 26, 1930 in Archdale, the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Jones Farlow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Farlow. On February 16, 1952 he married the former Barbara Russell who survives of the residence. Surviving are his children, Gary Farlow and wife Denise, Diane Farlow Johnson and husband Rick, and Steve Farlow; his grandchildren, Nick, Adam, Sarah Farlow, Jessi Johnson Green, Matt Johnson, Katie, and Neal Farlow; great-grandson, Skyler Farlow; two step-grandsons, and four step-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Edna Farlow Jarrett, and husband, Richard and mother-in-law, Margaret Russell.

Essie Williams Harrison Passes

TRINITY-Mrs. Essie Elizabeth Williams Harrison, 80, passed Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Hospice Home at High Point. A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2011 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Born November 8, 1930, in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Eula Frazier Williams. On May 7, 1960, she married Boyd Harrison who preceded her in death on March 23, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Williams. Surviving are her son, Michael Harrison, of Trinity; three brothers, Clay Williams, of Thomasville, Donnie Williams, of Archdale, and Carl Williams, of High Point; one sister, Mrs. Doris Krueger, of Randleman; and several nieces and nephews.

John Norman Beck Dies

John Norman Beck, 94, passed Thursday, March 10, 2011, at his home. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Hedricks Grove United Church of Christ Cemetery, Rev. William Sowers officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church fellowship hall. Born October 3, 1916, in Davidson County, to Zeb Norman Beck and Etta Young Beck.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie Lucille Overman Beck; and a grandson, Michael Cooper. Surviving are son, Johnny L. Beck and wife, Debbie, of Southmont; daughters, Gail Hilton and husband, David, and Rose Poole and husband, Jerry, all of Lexington; grandchildren, David Beck and wife, Jennifer, Steve Cooper and wife, Diane, Susan Medlin and husband, Guy, Chris Poole, Joie Parks; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Helen Welch and Thama Snider, both of Lexington.

Sacred Resting Place Violated

Floral Garden Memorial Park is a beautiful cemetery located in the heart of High Point in Guilford County. A place where people can visit their loved ones in peace and to enjoy the uniqueness of the park. One would think a cemetery is a sacred place, a transitional place for the body until the soul is reunited with it in a heavenly place.

Most of us have this feeling about the resting place of the deceased and some feel the need to victimize it and it's guests. Floral Garden has fell victim to thieves who have disturbed the graves at this lovely park. 158 bronze vases were stolen over the weekend at a staggering loss of $31,600, which is around $200 per grave site. A felonious amount no doubt.

High Police has no suspect information and is requesting help with the investigation. Bronze material such as vases can bring $15 each from local scrap yards. Theft from cemeteries has picked up over the years and current laws only address the value of the property taken. The law does not address the affect this has on loved ones who visit and care for the grave sites. Replacing the vases is very expensive and most of the time the cemetery is not responsible for covering the cost of the material.

I feel it's time for our legislators to address the issue of thievery regarding bronze vases at cemeteries. This unconscionable conduct by thugs can be stopped by preventing recycling companies from purchasing the vases! Copper metal is hard to figure out where it comes from or if there's a victim attached to the property. Bronze vases from cemeteries is just that, vases from a cemetery. There is a law in place where the larceny of baby formula is a Class H felony if the value exceeds $100; thats around six cans. Let's make it a felony to steal one bronze vases from a cemetery! Even though the value is less than $1000 (the level for a felony on larceny) this would be a start. Cemeteries can post signs throughout the park with the new law and the penalties in plain view. And recycling companies who purchase bronze cemetery vases would be fined up to $1000 per vase!

Do a Google search for larceny of cemetery vases and see how many stories such as this one exist. Creating harsh penalties or fines for thugs and recycling companies who purchase cemetery vases is the only way to curtail this horrible violation of peace and tranquility. Who is with me?

Hollis Reid Hepler Dies

Hollis Reid Hepler, 83, passed Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at High Point Regional Hospital. Wake is 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Thomasville Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Thomasville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Hepler is the son of the late Thomas Reid & Claudia Scarlett Hepler

The BIN is waiting for the rest of the death notice. This line dates back to Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles.

Emma Mae Byerly Dies

Emma Mae Byerly, 88, passed Tuesday, March 08, 2011, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Lexington City Cemetery; Rev. Derek Boggs officiating. Born April 8, 1922, in Davidson County, to Edward Cleveland Byerly and Betty Chloe Aderholdt Byerly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, James E. Byerly; and sister, Helen Frances Byerly. Surviving are brother, Manly Byerly and wife, Norma, of Lexington; uncle, Dr. Mark Aderholdt of Thomasville; and a niece Betty Ann Byerly.

Steve Irvin Briles Dies

BRILES - Steve Irvin Briles was born on August 31st 1952. He was born with epilepsy and cerebral palsy, he fought through his early childhood to learn to walk, and never gained full control of the right side of his body. Even with his obstacles, he never uttered the words "I can't". He never once asked for a hand out and never accepted his limitations in life. He spent 30 years working as a custodian for Grand Rapids Public Schools, rather than receive disability. Steve cared for his elderly father through a difficult illness until the illness required him to be put in a long term care facility. He also spent much of his life caring for his handicapped brother who was dependent on him for most of his care. He remained independent doing all his own financial business, owned a home and cared for all of his own needs. He took in many people who had nowhere to go and gave them shelter and a warm friendly place to sleep. He would give the shirt on his back or his last dollar to anyone who needed it more than he did. He was truly an amazing man. On February 25th he suffered a devastating hemorrhagic stroke, with advice from his doctors, and knowing that Steve would not want to depend on others for his needs, his family made the difficult choice to remove life support. Within a few days, he succumbed to his injuries and left this world on March 4, 2011 . . . the way he lived his life . . . on his own terms. He is and always will be a hero to those who knew and loved him. Preceded in death by his mother, Anita Briles; his father, Gerald Briles; sister, Neola Briles, and brother, Dan Briles. He is survived by his sister, Ethel (Ron Sr.) Steenhagen; brother, John Briles; nieces and nephews, Terri Brower, Robert (Kristy) Shaffer, Ron (Deb) Steenhagen, Anita (Scott) Hicks; his very good friend, Eddie Mullian, many close cousins, and many great-nieces and nephews who loved him very much. Memorial Alternatives 2432 Fuller NE 363-3700

Ina Mae Bunting Dorsett Dies

Ina Mae Dorsett, age 88, passed Thursday, March 3, 2011 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Family will receive friends Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Chaplain Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Native of Randolph County; preceded in death by her husband, Olan Dorsett, brothers, Herman, George, Jay and Gilbert Bunting and sisters, Reva Morris and Lola Pugh. Survived by daughter, Janet I. Dorsett of Asheboro; son, Michael O. Dorsett and wife Patti of Gibsonville; brother, Ray Bunting of Asheboro; sister-in-law, Evelyn Bunting of Asheboro. She was a beloved Mamaw of grandchildren, Andrew Dorsett of Pasadena, MD and Katelyn Dorsett of Gibsonville.

Patty Jane Small Walker Dies

Randleman-Patty Jane Walker, age 71, passed Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Family will receive friends on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman, NC. Funeral will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jon Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. She is the daughter of the late Glenn and Sadie Small; preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Lou Briles, Geraldine Sumner; brothers, Ralph and Dolan Small. Survived by her husband: Bobby Walker; son: Kenneth Walker and his wife, Cindy of Trinity; granddaughter, Sadie Walker of Trinity; brother: Jerry Small and his wife, Donna of Appomatox, VA.

Carlene Shackelford Robbins Dies

High Point-Carlene Shackelford Robbins, age 73, passed Monday, February 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale. Burial will follow at Floral Gardens Cemetery in High Point. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Born on February 16, 1938 to J.P. and Irene Shackelford; preceded in death by her husband Fred "Eugene" Robbins and her brother Jim Shackelford. Survivors include her daughter Rhonda Auman and her husband Melvin of High Point; sister-in-law, Joyce Robbins of Archdale; brothers, Steven D. Shackelford of Lewisburg, GA and Jerry Smith and his wife Ann of Durham; two grandchildren Kristen White and her husband Tim of Archdale and Tracy Auman of High Point.

Clarence Lee Hoover Dies

Clarence Lee Hoover, age 70, of Asheboro passed Thursday, February 24, 2011 at his home. Wake is Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2:30 pm at Central Falls Baptist Church; Rev. Gerald Hussey officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Roland Hoover and Ruth Hoover Bennett and sister, Betty Lou Burks. Survived by his wife, Joyce Chrisco Hoover; daughters, Donna Wallace and her husband Jeff of Asheboro, Kristie Rich and her husband Randy of Sophia, Denise Warren and her husband Greg of Liberty, Paula Reynolds and her husband Gerry of Cameron; sisters, Frances Strickland and her husband John of Asheboro, Vickie Jones and her husband Charles of Asheboro; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Nancy Ellen Farlow Hunt Dies

Nancy Ellen Farlow Hunt, age 89, of Sophia passed Thursday, February 24, 2011 at her home. Graveside service will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery; Rev. John H. Sides and Rev. Ricky Sessoms officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Marlboro Friends Meeting Family Life Center. Native of Randolph County, born June 6, 1921, the daughter of the late Percy & Majorie Cannon Farlow; preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Hunt. Survived by her daughter: Nancy Ann Hunt Bostic, and her husband, Tommy of Midland, Tx.; son: Tom Hunt of Nebo, NC; granddaughter: Christy Muehlbrad and her husband, Scott of Midland, TX.; great grandchildren, Reagan and Hunter Muehlbrad; sister: Jane Myers of Sophia, NC; brothers: McLain Farlow, Theron Farlow, and Curtis Farlow all of Sophia, NC; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ruby Lee Hill Coltrain Passes

LEXINGTON-Ruby Lee Coltrain, 87, formerly of Trinity, passed Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. Funeral services for Mrs. Coltrain will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale; Reverend Ben Hurley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Born, January 15, 1924 in Bush Hill to the late William Allen and Carrie Mae Spencer Hill. Preceded in death by five sisters and four brothers. Survived by her husband of 62 years Spencer E. Coltrain of the home and three children; Larry Coltrain and wife Dru of High Point, Susan Shuler and husband Tommy of Lexington, NC and Debbie Skakle and husband Andrew of Cary, NC. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Chadd Coltrain, Landi Bregman, Lauren Slack, Austin Skakle, Auburn Skakle, Spencer Skakle and three adorable great grandchildren, Mackenzy, Hutton and Colton.