Robert Lee Small

Robert Lee Small, 85 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Thomasville Medical Center.A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 3:00 PM at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville with Pastor Tommy Hepler officiating. Born on August 5, 1933 in Randolph County to the late James Carl Small and Ocia Briles Small. Along with her parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Rebecca Small; brother, Larry Carl Small; and sister, Beatrice Pierce. Surviving are his loving children, Greg Small and wife Pam of Level Cross, NC, Janet McEntire of Columbia, SC, Jamie Shoaf and husband Craig of Creswell,NC, and Eric Nathan Small of Lexington, NC; seven grandchildren, Harrison Shoaf, Blake Small, Jayiah Salazar, Seth Small, Madeleine McEntire, Mariclare McEntire, and Nathan Paul Eastridge; and sister/caregiver, Tokhanh Small.

Helen “Pinky” Briles Auman Dies

HIGH POINT-Helen Briles “Pinky” Auman, 94, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. A service to celebrate Pinky’s life will be held on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, at 2 o’clock, in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon, from 12:45 until 1:45, at the funeral home.She was born on September 28, 1924 in Guilford County, to the late Thomas and Ruby Farlow Briles. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Vernon Auman; a son, Leon Auman, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her children, Melvin Auman (Rhonda), Rita Bodenheimer (David), Tim Auman (Terri),and Carl Auman (Jennifer); her daughter emeritus, Susan Coltrane; her grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Christopher, Kristen, Tracy, Annette, Tom, Jennifer, Brad and Callie; her great granddaughter, Aria Auman and several nieces and nephews.

Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery Updated!

Updated transcription of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery in Randolph County is complete!

The last time we surveyed this cemetery was back in 2011. Some of the Briles' buried here are John & Effie Welborn Briles, Winnie Briles Skeen, Marcus & Lottie Smith Briles, Leon Briles, and William Monroe Briles. 

There are 24 rows of markers with 27 new markers since the last survey! Click on this link to see the updated listing and photos of Mt. Gilead UMC Cemetery. We are taking a break for two weeks, but when we return, Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery will be up next!

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Cemetery Updated!

Updated transcription of Poplar Ridge Friends Cemetery in Randolph County is complete!

The last time we surveyed this cemetery was back in 2009. The cemetery has changed somewhat over the past ten years with a second section, which is separated by a beautiful walkway. This is a gorgeous resting place and I encourage everyone to visit it!

Please visit The Briles Information Network Page to view the cemetery information!

Next up: Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery

The BIN Podcast to Return!

The Briles Information Network will be switching back to an old feature from the past! 

The BIN announced last week the Briles Information Radio Network would be deactivated and replaced with the BIN Podcast later this year. 

Over the past three years listenership had declined which prompted a review of the station's philosphy and playlist. It was decided to focus on genealogy and family history programs/features in a podcast format.

The BIRN (Briles Information Radio Network) maybe re-activated later under a new format not related to genealogy/family history, but dedicated to old radio shows, news & sports editorials, etc...It will be simply called "The BIRN".

Programming will begin later this summer (2019) and will be featured on the Spreaker Podcast Network, ITunes, and on the main site. Stay tuned for more information on the BIN Podcast as this feature is still under development! 

Mount Pleasant Community Church Cemetery

Updated transcription of Mount Pleasant Community Church Cemetery in Randolph County (Formally a UMC) is complete!

Please visit The Briles Information Network Page to view the cemetery information!

Next up: Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Cemetery

Planned Transcribing of Cemeteries

This summer (2019)The Briles Information Network will be updating and re-surveying several cemeteries in Randolph County: Mt. Pleasant CC, Poplar Ridge Friends, Pierce Chapel, and Mt. Gilead UMC. Last done in 2009. #Cemeteries

Iris Miller Walker Gunter

Iris Miller Walker Gunter, age 85, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Siler City Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North. Born in Asheboro on April 28, 1934 to Herbert and Katherine Muse Miller. In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her husbands, Edgar Walker (1983) and Leonard Gunter (2016), son, Michael D. Walker, and sisters, Juanita Routh, Wilma Williamson, and Mildred Williamson. She is survived by her son, Jonathan A. Walker and wife Anita of Franklinville; daughters, Paula W. York and husband Terry of Asheboro and Sharon W. Greene and husband Anthony of Ramseur; stepson, John Gunter and wife Kyna of Asheboro; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Lester Miller of Virginia and Gilbert Miller of Asheboro; and sister, Helen Sanders of Biscoe.

Mrs. Gunter’s grandmother is Frances Briles Miller

Annie Lee Richardson Staley

Annie Lee Richardson Staley, 95, of Sophia, died Monday, June 3, 2019, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home of Nancy Staley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 7, 2019, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Burial will follow at Charlotte United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born on September 16, 1923, in Randolph County, NC, Mrs. Staley was the daughter of Grady Lee Richardson and Annabel McCain Richardson. She was a member of Charlotte United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Staley was preceded in death by her husband, Aster O. Staley; son, Arthur Lee Staley; brothers, Ernest "Bud" Richardson and David Richardson; and sister, Maxine White. Surviving are her daughters, Ruth Luther of Asheboro, Inez Hoover and husband Wayne of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Nancy Staley of Sophia; sister, Doris "Dot" Hill and husband Wilbur of Asheboro; brother, Tom Richardson and wife Claudia of Sophia; aunt, Margaret Richardson of Sophia; grandchildren, Lynne Gillen, Gale Luther, Theresa Thurston and husband Bradley, Jamie Lynch and husband Chuck, Melisa Simmons and husband Michael, Jennifer Staley; 8 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Staley's great grandmother is Sarah "Sallie" Briles McCain