Mary Nell Briles Theuner

Mary Nell Briles Theuner, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab. A private burial will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Born on November 16, 1931 in Graham, KY to the late Myrtle Stafford Beamer and Cleatus Briles.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Theuner; sons, George Theuner and Morris Douglas Johnston.

Survivors include her son, Charles Michael (Jane) Johnston of Madisonville; and her grandson, Christopher Johnston of Madisonville.

Robert D. Briles Dies

Indianapolis - Robert D. Briles, 78, passed away abruptly on April 7, 2020. Services will be private. 

Born in Indianapolis on March 10, 1942, to the late Russell C. and Carol L. Briles His sister, Miriam, preceded him in death. Survived by many cousins.

Notice posted April 16, 2020. 

Annie Mae Small Robbins

Annie Mae Small Robbins, age 94, of Asheboro died Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Robbins' body will lie in state at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro on Saturday, April 18, 2020 from 1:00-5:00 pm. A private service will be held.

Born April 4, 1926 to Ream Harrison and Eunice Pierce Small of the Tabernacle community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Bowden Robbins, son, Larry Robbins, son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Vanessa Robbins, great granddaughter, Morgan Grant, son-in-law, W.C. Linthicum, brothers and sisters, Lloyd, Lindsay, Clay, and Hoyle Small, Ester Davidson, Kathleen Yow, Ocia McDowell, and Kate Skeen.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Charlie) Foster of Denton and Janice Linthicum of Randleman; son, Kenny (Sheila) Robbins of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Kinza Robbins of Robbins; grandchildren, Trevor (Kristie) Foster of Denton, Annette (Kevin) Bouchard of Athol, Mass, Jason (Jamie) Robbins of Asheboro, Amanda (Jonathan) Hamilton of Asheboro, Sharon (Jesse) Sharpe of Asheboro, Lisa (Michael) Stanley of Lexington, Christian Clark of Randleman, Jonathan (Felicia) Linthicum of Sophia, Kim (Ashley) Robbins of Robbins, Chad Robbins and Helen of Denton, Brian Robbins and LaShawn of Seagrove, and Heather Grant and Noah of Asheboro; 18 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Alene Gallimore of Lexington and Marie Freeman of Randleman; and brother, Everette (Buck) Small of Asheboro.

Mrs. Robbins' great grandmother is Catherine Briles Skeen

Donald Clyde Briles Dies

Donald Clyde Briles, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2020 at the age of 66. Services will be held on April 16, 2020 at Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery in Humble, Texas. A viewing will be held from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and a graveside funeral at 2:00pm. Pastors Brandon Bales and Jamie Moore of Northeast Houston Baptist Church will be officiating.

Mr. Briles was born in Houston, Texas on June 27, 1953, preceded in death by parents E. L “Shorty” and Millicent V. Briles; brother Patrick W. Briles; and niece Vallie Briles. He then served in the US Army from 1972 to 1974. 

Donald was married to Susan on February 15, 1973; they were married 47 years. Survivin: his wife Susan; son Anthony “Scooter” and wife Wendy; grandchildren Alexis, Noah, and Hannah; sister Elma Carter and husband Gene; brother Danny Briles; nieces Gay Veale and husband Denny, Sandy Mace and husband Bryan, Mandy Smith and husband Jason; nephews Anson Carter and wife Cheri, Brian Carter and wife Kristi, Joe “Joey” Allison and wife Jennifer; and great-nephews and nieces.

Kenneth Cecil Small Dies

Kenneth Cecil Small, 71, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Clapps Convalescent Home. Due to restrictions on group gatherings, services will be private at Ridge Funeral Home on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with Rev. Jeff Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Born May 16, 1948, in Randolph Co., the son of the late Joe Lloyd Small and Gertrude Irene Snider Small. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ken Small and brother-in-law, Craig Branson.

Cecil is survived by his sister, Brenda Branson; nephew, Shane Spoon; and granddaughter, Brittany S. Sawyer.

Five generations back to Catherine Briles Skeen

The Very Funny and Talented...Char-Leta!

Filmmaker, actor, comedian Dr. Charles William "Bill" Briles is an immensely talented and funny man! Originally from Archdale, NC, graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Bill resides in Tucson, Arizona with fellow doctor, singer, actress and yes his wife Dr. Aleta Doroudian Briles. Dr. Bill, a psychologist by trade, and Dr. Aleta, a optometrist, make a killer couple producing the funniest movies this writer has witnessed in a very long time.

Bill is the son of Charles William Briles Jr and the late Peggy Smith Briles. In fact Bill's g-g-g-grandfather Dan Briles and my g-g-g-grandfather Alfred Briles are brothers!

Recently I've had the pleasure of taking in two original, incredibly funny flicks by Bill and Aleta. I knew Briles' had a sense of humor but Bill was blessed with an extra dab! "First Shoot the Lawyers"  is a drama, currently playing on Tubi.tv (free). I have to admit this flick has it's humorous moments. A "Private Dancer" in Mom's Kitchen! is awaiting your arrival on Amazon Prime (free) and is my favorite, however you will not be disappointed in either flick. "Ima Reck" will be released later this year and "Is My Plumber a Psychopath?" is in production with parts filmed in Europe! Another Briles production is now filming, "THOMAS A PEEPER" a black comedy!

Bill and Aleta were featured in a great Q&A with Trainwreck’d Society's Ron Trembath. Check out his interview with the talented duo and congrats to both Bill and Aleta for their success in the world of entertainment!

Brielle Elizabeth Kennedy, Ties to Mary Briles Rush, Killed by her Father

Although not the normal policy to post notices outside six generations of the Briles Surname, we feel this is an exception. Brielle Elizabeth Kennedy, age 2, passed Tuesday, March 31, 2020, a victim of a homicide at the hands of her father. A private service will be held Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Misty Polston York. The service will be streamed live at on Davidson Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Brielle was born January 11, 2018 in Davidson County to Michelle Leigh Rush Atkins and Brian Eugene Kennedy Sr. Brielle was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Margaret Kennedy and Kenneth Anderson. Surviving are her mother of Lexington. Sisters: Katie Atkins, Brieanna Kennedy and Tashaleah McNeair all of Lexington. Brothers: Brian Kennedy Jr. Ty-Quaris Kennedy, Malik Kennedy and Aaron Kennedy all of Lexington. Her grandparents, David Rush (Sandy), Burna Edwards (Ken), J.D. Hepler and Donald and Peggy Bates all of Lexington.

Nine generations back to Mary Briles Rush

JoAnne Meredith Saintsing

JoAnne Meredith Saintsing, 86, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her home. A private family graveside service will be held at Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery with Pastor Brian Russell officiating. Mrs. Saintsing will lie in state at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM for the public to pay their respects.

She was born on October 27, 1933 in Davidson County, NC to James Clennie Meredith and Letha Elizabeth Kinley Meredith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wilda Collins; and her brother, Danny Meredith.

On June 3, 1955, she married Estus Benniewayne (Bennie) Saintsing, who survives of the home; also surviving are her children, Wyatte Alexander Saintsing and wife Mellinda, Clifton Meredith Saintsing and wife Marieanne, Wayne Ennislee Saintsing and wife Lynn, and Cynthia Saintsing Winters, all of Thomasville; grandchildren, Kris Saintsing of CA, Gayle Collins and husband Jared of Wallburg, Mitch Saintsing and wife Nickie of Lewisville, Molly Graven and husband Jake of Thomasville, John Winters of Thomasville, and Abby Winters of Thomasville; and great-grandchildren, Westan and Walker Collins, and Mason and Henry Graven.

Mrs. Saintsing's great-great-grandmother is Nancy Briles Kindley

Lera McDowell Owens

ARCHDALE – Lera McDowell Owens, 90, passed on Friday, April 3, 2020, at her home. a private graveside service will be held Monday at Mt. Olive Wesleyan Church Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Bryd officiating.

Born on February 18, 1930 to the last Alfred and Mamie McDowell. 

She married the love of her life on December 21, 1946; they were married for 58 years until his death in 2005. She was blessed with three children, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Owens; daughter, Anna Marie Owens; son-in -law, Isaac Farlow; sisters, Dorothy M. McDonald, Eloise M. Reid, Magelene M. Cook, Irene M. Parks, and Betty M. Davis; and brothers, George McDowell, Riley McDowell, and Garland McDowell.

Surviving are children, Vickie Owens Farlow of Sophia, and Steven Owens (Carolyn) of Colorado; grandchildren, Jeffrey Farlow (Marie) of Sophia, Catherine C. Ritch (Michael) of Asheboro, Tonya Ferguson of Randleman, William Owens of California, Steven Viola, Rosie Kralnje (Marco Polini), and Abbey Dellwo all of Colorado; great-grandchildren, Monte Paul Coggins III , Zachary Coggins (Emily), Ashley Farlow, Seth Ferguson, Macy Ferguson, Victoria Coggins, Amber Farlow, Dalton Ferguson, Ian Coggins, Abigail Farlow, Tessa Ferguson, and Naih Polini; and great-great-grandson, Garrison Isaac Farlow.

She also has three surviving siblings, Martha McDowell Shives (Harold) of High Point, Terry McDowell (Margie) of High Point and Julius McDowell of Trinity; special sister-in-law, Dorothy “Dot” O. McDowell; and many nieces and nephews.

Six generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover