Marsha Jean Welborn Siler

Marsha Jean Welborn Siler, 69, resident of Archdale, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. 

Mrs. Siler will lie in state at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, for anyone who would like to visit and pay respects. A private family service to celebrate Marsha’s life will be held Sunday, August 30 at Faith Baptist Church in Trinity with Rev. Elton Wilborne officiating. A public graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery. Guests and friends are invited to attend the graveside service.

Born in High Point, NC on July 6, 1951 to the late Clyde Buren and Paraleigh Rush Welborn. She married the love of her life, Johnny Siler, on March 15, 1974 who passed in 2016. 

Preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son, Jason Siler and his wife Kelly as well as her daughter Leslie Siler Ward and her husband, Paul. Marsha’s greatest joy in this world was her three grandchildren, Gracie Ward, Isabella Siler and Brayden Siler. Also survived by her brothers, Gary Welborn and wife Lynn, Lynn Welborn and wife Marlene, and Mark Welborn as well as her brothers-in-law Gene Siler and wife Vickie, Billy Siler and wife Debbie, sisters-in-law Joanne Mauney, Brenda Williams and Tamara Auman and husband Johnny. She also loved and was dearly loved by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

1. Mrs. Siler's great grandmother is Queen Briles Kindley

2. Also direct line to Mary Briles Rush via her other great grandmother Myrtle Rush Hunt 

3. Also direct line to Margaret Briles Kindley via Samuel Jacob Kindley (He was married to Queen Briles)

Joseph Edward Johnson Died, Grandmother is Mintie Briles Johnson

Joseph Edward Johnson died peacefully on the morning of July 19, 2020, at the age of 78, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. Immediate family will hold a private service at Edenton Street United Methodist Church columbarium.. 

Born October 17, at Mary Elizabeth Hospital in Raleigh, to Ira Edward Johnson and Grace Ivey Johnson. United States Army Veteran, Vietnam War. Predeceased by his parents and his brother Donald K. Johnson.

He is survived by his wife, Jane and their three daughters: Elizabeth Johnson and her children Raena and Trudaux (Topanga, CA); Ivey Betts, her husband Tom and their children Lewis, Taylor, Eleanor, and Bea (Raleigh); and Briles Johnson, her husband Barry and their children David and Turner (Raleigh). He is survived by his great grandson Cyrus, and nephews Michael, Brian, and Robert.

Mr. Johnson's grandmother is Mintie Briles Johnson

Are You "Lying in State" or "Lying in Repose"?

Since the passing of two congressmen, we have seen several death notices from funeral homes mentioning three, but vastly different events. We here at the BIN never judge a notice, but felt is was good to reflect on the events and help clear up any confusion, if such issue exist! 

Rep. Elijah Cummings who passed in 2019 and Rep. John Lewis, who passed this year received the high honor of being "laid in state". Rep. Cummings received this honor October 24, 2019 in National Statuary Hall and Rep. Lewis in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, on July 27-28, 2020. 12 US Presidents have "Laid in State". 

"Lying in State or Honor" is a formal honor, which is generally held at the principal government building of the deceased person's country and often accompanied by a guard of honor. A more direct explanation, "As a general rule, you can only lie in state if you’re due a state funeral. And you’re only due a state funeral if you’re the president, the president-elect, an ex-president, or someone specially designated by the president." This is done so people can pay their respects to the departed. When lying in state, five guards of honor, each representing the five branches of the Armed Forces, will periodically rotate and relieve the preceding set of guards of honor who watch over the remains.  If "Lying in Honor" the United States Capitol Police will act as civilian guards of honor. There are no rules, regulation,  or law that governs who may lie in state or honor, however the US House and Senate have a concurrent resolution over the use of the Capital Rotunda. Those who have "Laid in Honor" are U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, killed on duty in 1998, Rosa Parks, civil rights activist in 2005 and Evangelist Rev. Billy Graham in 2018.

This brings us back to our, local funeral homes who use the above events and "Lying In Repose" interchangeably. When someone lies in repose, their casket, open or not,  is placed in a non-government building for public viewing. It was often used for those with a high social status. Repose in fact means "lie at rest".

Every funeral is important and our loved ones who have past on deserve a "send off" according to their wishes regardless of what phrase is used! 

Sources: The Slate News and Politics, WIKI, and US House and Senate web site. 

Good News! DCROD Vital Search is Back Online!

The Davidson County Register of Deeds Vital Records Search is back online and with a new look, policy changes. The old system, which allowed a registered user to view actual birth, death, and marriage record was taken down due to privacy concerns. According to the DCROD website, "This was necessary to protect the integrity of the data and to ensure that future data will not be at risk." 

The new system is the exact same online records system the Guilford County ROD uses, however a user is not required to have a login or password. The system allows a user to view an index of birth, death and marriage records to include dates, but the actual record is not viewable. 

You can still order a vital record through the DCROD online service for a nominal fee or visit their office at 203 W. 2nd Street in Lexington, NC. Access to public records in person are welcome. Due to COVID-19, we recommend you call the office to ensure walk-ins are welcome, call 336-242-2150. 

 Davidson County Register of Deeds Vital Records Search

Danny Lee Briles

Danny Lee Briles, age 69, passed Aug. 7, 2020 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Per Dan’s request, there will be no formal memorial service but rather a Facebook memorial page.

Born in Burlington, Kansas,  June 6, 1951, he served in the Navy. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Lorin and Pat Briles; siblings, John, Lorin, Robbie and Kathy (Briles) Williams; and a son, Matthew.

Surviving are two children: Micah Briles and spouse Jolynn (Murphy) of San Antonio, Texas, and Heather (Briles) Lewandowski and spouse Paul of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Linda Hudgins of Doniphan, Missouri; six grandchildren, Christopher Briles and spouse Yachel, Cody Briles, Ashley (Briles)Landes and spouse Derek, also Hayden, Pippi, and Harper Lewandowski; and four great-grandchildren, Eliav, Hallel, Evelyn, and Jayden.

Note: Death notice was posted August 16, 2020 (The Miner Newspaper). 

Phyllis Farlow Lowdermilk

Phyllis Farlow Lowdermilk, age 77, of Randleman died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 am at First Wesleyan Church, 125 Tabernacle St., Randleman, NC. The funeral will follow at 11:00 AM in the church with Rev. Stephen Barnes, Rev. Don Hurlburt and Rev. Alvin Newcombe officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.  Mrs. Lowdermilk was born June 2, 1943 the daughter of T. Allen and Millie Sink Farlow. She is survived by her husband: Roy Lowdermilk; daughter and her husband: Jeanette (Butch) King of Falls Church, VA; daughter and her husband: Jackie (Jeff) Mullins of Randleman, NC; grandchildren: Ellie Mullins; Anna and Austin King and one brother: Willie Farlow of Trinity, NC.

Mrs. Lowdermilk's great grandmother is Mary Briles Sawyer

Gilbert Lane

Gilbert Lane, 88, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born on November 15, 1931, in Randolph Co., to the late Cecil Monroe Lane and Treva Mae Skeen Lane. He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Japan. 

In addition to his parents, Gilbert was preceded in death by his brother, John Thomas Lane; and niece, Mirenda Lane.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Phyllis Barbee Lane of the home; daughter, Karen Lane Robinson and husband Thomas of Huntersville, NC; son, Charles Kevin Lane and wife Jessica of Dallas, TX; sister, Peggy Lane Masteller of Raleigh, NC; brother, Joseph Millis Lane and wife Nancy of Daniel Island, SC; grandchildren, Cecilia Robinson, Ian Robinson, Taylor Robinson, Corbin Lane, Sarah Lane; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lane's great grandmother is Catherine Briles Skeen

Charlie Robert "Beaver" Kindley

Charlie (Beaver) Robert Kindley, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville with Rev. Hillis Burton and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. Beaver will remain at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville on Monday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Mr. Kindley was born on September 15, 1947 to the late George (Bridge) Washington Kindley, Sr. and Ida (Maw) Varner Kindley in Davidson County. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Hunt Kindley in October of 1991; his brother, George (Bud) Kindley, Jr.

Surviving are his two loving daughters, Dawn Clark and husband Shunta of Las Vegas, NV, Paula Kindley of Thomasville; three siblings, Lois (Cindy) Taylor and husband Wayne, Roger Kindley, Rachel Cribb and husband Billy, all of Thomasville; six grandchildren, Nathan Kindley and wife April, Brittany Burris, Dameon Burris, Jessica Burris, Anjelica March, Isaac McClamrock; five great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Jimmy Wayne Hunt

Jimmy Wayne Hunt, 72, of Cunningham Road, passed away on August 3, 2020 at Lexington Health Care.

A graveside entombment service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Robert Black and Rev. Tim Burton officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at the J.C. Green and Sons funeral home in Thomasville from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.

Born on October 21, 1947 to the late Willie Henry Hunt and Betty Cairrikier Hunt in Davidson County. He married Judy Kay Embler, on October 14, 1979. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Embler Hunt on May 17, 2020; four sisters, Laurastine Hunt, Helen Gallimore, Lola Hoover, Maxine Kindley.

Surviving are his two sisters, Barbara Burton and husband Hillis of Thomasville, Ruth Ann Hall and husband Carl of Asheboro; two special little friends, Hayden Brown, Juliette Brown; several nieces and nephews.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

John Henry Nance, Jr.

John Henry Nance, Jr. passed away August 2, 2020 at Piedmont Crossing. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 2PM at JC Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Reverend Pete Bumgarner officiating. Burial will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2PM prior to the service.

Born January 2, 1932 in Randolph County to John and Mary Wall Nance. 

On June 27, 1959 he married Mary Ann Childers, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him are grandson Bryce Nance, brothers Raymond, Raeford, Charlie and Hall Nance.

Surviving is his daughter Kathy Nance Bodenheimer (Tony) of Thomasville, son Ken Nance of High Point. Grandchildren Bryan Bodenheimer (Ashley) of Thomasville, Jordan Smith (Brian) of High Point. Three great grandchildren, Landon Smith, Tyler Bodenheimer and Samantha Bodenheimer. Special nephew Tom Nance. Many nieces and nephews.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley