Kristy Lanier Barringer

Mrs. Kristy Lanier Barringer, age 44 of Denton died Wednesday, December 23 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 28 at Lick Creek Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Claudie Harrison and Rev. Steve Kiger. Mrs. Barringer will lie in state at Briggs Funeral Home on Sunday December 27 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the Residence.

Mrs. Barringer was born January 15, 1976 in Randolph County to Harold Lanier and Brenda Hunt Lanier. 

She is survived by her husband, Mark Barringer of the home; her parents Harold and Brenda Lanier of Denton; a sister Misty Bullard of Denton; brothers, Barry Lanier and wife Julie of Denton, Brad Lanier of Asheboro; father and mother In-Law, Sammy and Judy Barringer of Denton; brother-in-law, Daniel Barringer and wife Allison; nieces and nephews, Sabrina. Autumn, Sierra, Jessie Ann, Aliyah, Blake and Jace.

Mrs. Barringer's great grandmother is Elsie Briles Summey

Lois Marie Chaney Briles

Lois Marie (Chaney) Briles, 99, of Amarillo, TX and Lubbock, TX passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, peacefully in her sleep.

She will be buried at Memorial Gardens cemetery in Amarillo Texas alongside her husband. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer on what would’ve been her 100th birthday.

She was born in Gordon, Texas on June 22, 1921. The daughter of Ernest and Stella Chaney, she was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Stacy Chaney and his wife Evan Dell, Earnest Chaney and his wife Peggy, and Robert Chaney, and her husband Frank Briles, whom she married on October 29, 1938.

She is survived by her son Greg Briles and his wife Sherri and their children Jon, Nicholas, Alexis, Breanna, Jeremy, and her great-granddaughter Skylar, along with one sister-in-law Mary Jo. She also had many nieces and nephews which she adored along with their husbands, wives, and children.

Euvenia Kindley Hill, 97, Dies

Euvenia Kindley Hill, 97, of Asheboro, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro.

The body of Mrs. Hill will lie in state from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020, at Ridge Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Dr. Jody Harrison and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. 

Born on April 23, 1923, in Randolph Co., to the late Cicero Kindley and Celia Pierce Kindley. In addition to her parents, Euvenia is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gilbert Hill; sons, Robert Lee Hill, Roy Hill; and granddaughter, Denise Hill.

She is survived by her daughter, Amelia Ann Hill of Asheboro, Charlene Jarrell of Randleman; daughter-in-law, Elaine Hill of Asheboro; sisters, Olean Procter of High Point, Ann Harkey of Archdale; seven grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren.

Five generations back to Mary Briles Pearce and six to Margaret Briles Kindley

Maurice Franklin Musgrave

Maurice Franklin Musgrave, 93, of Lincolnton and formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 16. 

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 19, at Forest Hill Memorial Park conducted by Jim Holt and Greg Swinson. 

Born November 13, 1927, to Paul B. Musgrave and Lillie Hunt Musgrave who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Millie Everhart Musgrave; a daughter, Geneva L. Musgrave; sisters, Daisy Barker, Helen Warfford; brothers, Dewey Musgrave, Howard Musgrave, and Benny Musgrave.

Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines after World War II.  Mr. Musgrave is survived by his wife Jane Musgrave, of the home; his daughter, Belinda McPherson (Tony) of Thomasville; grandchildren, Anna Kennedy, Jason McPherson, and Slade McPherson (Connie); as well as five great grandchildren, Dean and Cole Kennedy, Berringer and Mary Katherine McPherson and Hanna McPherson; sister Clara Heath (Fred); and brothers, Charlie Musgrave and Richard Musgrave (Lafayta); as well as many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly; and a host of wonderful friends.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Myra Jean Kindley Brockmeier

Myra Jean Kindley Brockmeier, 89, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Lexington Health Care Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Keith Perkins officiating.

Born in Davidson County on February 7, 1931 to Horce Lester Kindley and Lillie Ethel Johnson Kindley Hunt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Brockmeier; a brother, Victor Kindley; a son-in-law, Robert Lanning; and a grandson, James Newsome.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Vicki Newsome (Doug) of Lexington, Sandra Lanning of Lexington, Paula Telesco-Neilsen of FL and Heidi Brockmeier of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Kade, Kassi, James, Barbara, Lisa, Mark, and Dina; a host of great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley

Ida Mae Pierce Bodenheimer

Mrs. Ida Mae Pierce Bodenheimer, age 92, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Clontz and Rev. Donnie Durham officiating. Mrs. Bodenheimer will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until the hour of the service. No formal visitation will be held.

She was born on March 4, 1928 in Randolph County, NC to William Cebert Pierce and Minnie Jordan Pierce. On October 20, 1956, she married Glenn William Bodenheimer, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Ruby Maston, and brothers, Austin Pierce and Walser Pierce.

Surviving are her daughter, Glenda Joyce Bodenheimer, a niece, Dianne Allen, and nephews, David Maston and Gary Maston.

Five generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Janet Carol Parrish Hayden

TRINITY – Janet Carol Parrish Hayden, 60, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at her residence following a period of declining health. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born January 17, 1960 in Asheboro and was the daughter of Norene Varner Parrish and the late Lindsy Clark “L.C.” Parrish who passed earlier this year.

She is survived by her significant other, Joe T. Hutson of the home; mother, Norene Varner Parrish of Aseboro; son, David Caudle, Sr. (Rita) of Randleman; two stepsons, Tommy Hutson and Ernie Hutson; two grandsons, David Caudle, Jr. and Dallas Caudle; four brothers, Bobby Clark Parrish (Janie), Carr Raymond Parrish (Linda), Jerry Wayne Parrish (Angela) and David Alan Parrish (Amanda Hasty), all of Asheboro; and her beloved chihuahua, Snow Flake.

Mrs. Hayden's great-great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller. Also eight generations back to Mary Briles Rush (paternal line)

Jerry Briles, 77, Dies

Jerry Briles, 77, of Cutler, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette, IN.Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel. A live-stream, private funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brad Burton officiating. The service may be viewed at www.gendafuneralhome.com. Burial will follow at Zion Citizens Cemetery, Bringhurst. 

He was born in Jasper County on July 24, 1943 to Glen and Martha (Lang) Briles, Sr. He married Barbara Mocherman on December 26, 1977; she survives. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Briles. 

Surviving with his wife, Barbara, are his children, Angela Reneau Jackson (husband Jeff) of Palmetto, Florida, Timothy Lee Briles (wife Francisca) of San Antonio, Texas, Melanie Lynn Collins (husband Jeremy) of Flora, and Lori Melissa Briles of Cutler; his siblings, Mary Holder of Fowler, Glen “Ed” Briles Jr. (wife Marilyn) of Lafayette, Leonard Briles (wife Cyndi) of Attica, Sue Tibbett (husband Kenny) of Lafayette, and Terry Briles of Morroco; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Garnett

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Garnett, 85, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Heritage Center. No service information planned.

Born in Evansville, Indiana on August 14, 1935. He was married to Dixie Garnett (Briles) for 62 years. 

Gene is survived by his son, Patrick John Garnett (Ed Devereux) of Miami Beach, FL; grandchildren, Zachary Dodson (Danielle) of Sellerburg, IN and Madeline Dodson of Evansville, IN. Spouse, Dixie Garnett (deceased) Daughter, Candice Dodson (Jeff) (both deceased).

James E. “Jimmy” Kearns, 77, Dies

ARCHDALE-James E. “Jimmy” Kearns, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

A service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held on Monday afternoon, December 7, at 2 o’clock, at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Jack Tripp officiating. The committal service will follow at Guilford Memorial Park, with Military Honors accorded by the Randolph County Honor Guard. His family will receive friends on Sunday evening, December 6, from 3 until 5 o’clock, at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Born on July 11, 1943 in High Point, a son of the late Edwin and Lena Franklin Kearns. Veteran of the US Air Force. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were a brother, Bobby Kearns and 3 grandchildren.

He survived by his wife of 33 years, Jewel Blackburn Kearns; daughters, Julie Hughes, her husband Mike, Amy Riddle, Monta Bolling, Kim Kearns and Pam Parrish; thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (Paternal) and seven back to Mary Briles Pearce (Maternal)

David Christopher (Chris) Nance, 68, of Lexington, died November 26, 2020, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel. The family will be receiving guests at Piedmont Funeral Home and Crematory from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, prior to the service. 

Born in Lexington, North Carolina on June 18, 1952 to the late David Bryce Nance and Betty Lou Wood Nance.

Surviving are daughters; Nicole Kennedy (Anthony) of Linwood, Bianca Mounts (Michael) of Lexington, son; David Nance (JoAnna) of Lexington and sister Luann Miller of Welcome. He was also survived by his grandchildren; Erin, Autumn, Madeline, Skylar, Clayton, Sidney, Olivia, Kensleigh, Ethan, Miya, Emma, Talon, Josie, Ivey, Brailee, Dominic, Wyatt and great-granddaughter; Lilliana. Also surviving is former wife Marilyn Beck Nance of Lexington.

Eight generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley