Betty Louise Craven Watson-Robson

Betty Louise Craven Watson-Robson, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at a later date.

Born in Randolph County on March 25, 1943 to Ira and Annie Hoover Craven. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Giles Watson, Sr., her son, Jerry Giles Watson, Jr., and her sister, Clara Gatlin. Betty loved to cook, especially for other people, and put together two cookbooks. Betty had a good sense of humor. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Neal Robson; daughters, Robin Watson and Wendy Watson both of Asheboro; son, Rodney Todd of South Carolina; granddaughter, Alecia Benware and husband Brandon of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Asher and Hazel Benware; cousin, Larry Craven; niece, Susan Beasley, and nephew, Barry Gatlin.

Seven generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover.

Ruby Ann Hunt Grubb, 78, of Lexington Dies

Mrs. Ruby Ann Hunt Grubb, 78 of Lexington passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at GrayBrier Nursing Home and Rehab.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. James Shetley, Rev. Henry King, and Rev. Mike Orman officiating. Ruby will lie in state at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville on Monday from 8:00 AM-6:00PM, and Tuesday until the hour of the service. No formal visitation will be held.

 Born September 3, 1942 to the late David Ralph Hunt and Ruby White Hunt in Guilford County. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Wendell “Scott” Grubb.

Surviving is her loving husband, Darrell Franklin Grubb of the home; one son, Tom Grubb and wife Laura; two daughters, Pam Church and husband David, and Jeanine Stewart and husband Pete; three brothers, David Hunt and wife Pat, Donald Ray Hunt and wife Amy, Arthur Hunt; one sister, Betty Jane Alexander; seven grandchildren, Holly, Jeffery, Karissa, Morgan, Jimmy Darrell, Anthony, Joshua; and eleven great-grandchildren.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Wilma Hoover Patterson, age 80, Dies

Wilma Hoover Patterson, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Patterson's body will lie in repose on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro.

 A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in Robbins, NC with Dr. J.F. Howard Sr. and Fred Huffstetler officiating.

Mrs. Patterson was born in Randolph County on December 23, 1939 to John Marmaduke "Duke" and Nora Mae Kinley Hoover. In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Patterson, and her siblings, Edith Loflin (Henry), Ben Hoover (Virginia), Wade Hoover (Ina), Joe Hoover (Nancy), Esther Shortsleeve (Jack), Stella Murray (H.B.), Bevilee Gallimore (Boyd), Clara Smith, and Maxine Hoover. She is survived by sons, Rodney Patterson (Mary Neal) of Asheboro and Chad Patterson (Annette) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson, Gray Patterson, and Jacob Patterson (Maggie); and brother-in-law, Marshall Smith. 

Mrs. Patterson's great grandmother is Nancy Briles Kindley. Also direct line to Rachel Briles Hoover (Paternal)

Dorothy Louise Hulin Floyd

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Hulin Floyd, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Hospice Home at High Point. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Mr. Larry Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill UMC Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. 

 Born on August 1, 1931 in Randolph County, NC to the late Jim Hulin and Nellie Mae Loflin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Walter Floyd on November 29, 2010, whom she married on July 2, 1950: brothers, Bobby Hulin and James Hulin; and sister, Shirley Jester. 

Surviving are her children, Steve Floyd and wife Karen, Darrell Floyd and wife Shannon, Vickie Tharp and husband Doug, and Penny Harris, all of Thomasville; sister, Patsy Shaw and husband Larry of Randleman; grandchildren, Stephen Floyd, Sam Harris, Jed Harris, Lesley Hulin and husband Tim, and Jennifer Burrow; three great-grandchildren, Noah, Nick, and Haley; and great-great grandson, Elijah. 

Mrs. Floyd’s grandmother is Mamie Briles Loflin.

UPDATE: Murder of Michael Briles in Florida

Devante C. Kinsley, 28, has been formally charged with the murder of Michael Briles. On October 14, 2020, Kinsley waived his right to arraignment in Manatee County Circuit Court and a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He is charged with second degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery with a firearm, both are life offenses. Kinsley co-thug, Tyler Sagar was formally charged with principal to second degree murder with a firearm after waiving his inital appearance on July 21st. Sagar did not fight extradition from Michigan, however Kinsley fough it and lost. Michael Briles was murdered during an armed robbery on Oct. 17, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. Next court date is December 3, 2020. Click this link for more information, which just updated earlier today (October 20, 2020).

Broyles Book In Progress

Broyles descendants James Albin and Colonel Robert Broyles has commissioned genealogist Cathi Clore Frost to write an updated and documented account of the descendants of Germanna immigrants Johannes Broyles and his wife Ursula Ruop. Publication date is projected for July, 2021. According to the Germanna Foundation, the 700-page volume will include the first four generations of the family, along with basic information about the fifth generation who will be included as children of the fourth generation. Estimated cost for research, layout, cover design and printing is $25,000 so donations are being accepted. Cost of the publication has not been released at the time of this writing. I have contacted Mrs. Frost inquiring on any Briles lineage that may be featured in the book. As you know our lineage is Conrad Briles who is the son of Johannes Broyles and his wife Ursula Ruop. Please click on this link if you would like to donate!

Briles Message Board

The Briles Information Network has a very active message board which contains death notices, research information, current information and basic genealogy news. Periodically we check "views" on death notices throughout the year. Here are the top five death notice "views" for 2020 as we move toward the end of the year. Please visit our message board by clicking on the link in this story. Carol Dawn Ramey McCarroll (184), Annie Small Robbins (162), Heather Lynn Briles (155), Robert Clark Pierce (135), and Ronald "Ron Michael Briles (130). 

Cynthia Mae “Sissy” Miller Cooper, 61, Dies

SEAGROVE - Cynthia Mae “Sissy” Miller Cooper, 61, of Seagrove passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Randolph Health.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 from 1-1:45 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. 

A memorial service will follow on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel.

Born in Randolph County on June 30, 1959, preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Miller.

She is survived by her husband, James Cooper; sisters, Angie Joyce of Randleman and Penny Wilcox of Asheboro; and brother, Randy Miller of Asheboro.

Mrs. Cooper's great great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller