Gary Dean Etzel

Gary Dean Etzel, 65, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. A family only service will be held until a Celebration of Life can be scheduled.

Gary was born on Jan. 3, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Etzel; grandparents, Ralph and Bertha Briles and Clifford and Edith Etzel; uncle, Ralph Briles; and brother-in-law, Brian Denny.

Gary is survived by his mother, Beverly J. Briles Etzel; brother, Steven (Teresa) Etzel; sisters, Kimberly (John) Etzel, Janine (Dave) Wagner and Maureen Denny; and a large extended family.

Donald Ray Garren

Donald Ray Garren, 59, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home.

 The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2021, and other times at the home of Brandi and Justin Morris. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Hunt Officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Donald was born on August 4, 1962 in Randolph County. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Hayes Garren, and his grandson, Easton Matthews.

Mr. Garren is survived by his daughters, Brittany Matthews and husband Brandon of Florence, SC, Brandi Morris and husband Justin of Asheboro; mother, Rosa Crotts Garren of Asheboro; sister, Clairmae Robbins of Asheboro; brothers, Richard Garren, Roger Garren and wife Trish, Jerry Garren and wife Angie, all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Holdyn Matthews, Hudson Matthews, and Kimber Morris.

Five generations back to Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller. 

Lewis Jeffrey Loflin Passes

 

Lewis Jeffrey Loflin passed away December 17, 2021. 

A service to celebrate Lewis’ life will be held on Tuesday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Marlboro Friends Meeting, with Pastor John Sides and Ricky Sessoms, Minister, officiating. The committal service will follow in the Meeting cemetery. His family will receive friends on Monday, December 20, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale.

Mr. Loflin was born August 5, 1938 to James Clyde and Cora Laone Davis Loflin. He is survived by his wife of 61 years; Linda Patton Loflin; his sons, Lyle Loflin and his wife, Kelly, Les Loflin and his wife, Ovelia, Lyndon Loflin and his wife, Lisa; his sister, Jessie Loflin Small and her husband, Paul. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Hayley Brown and her husband, Michael, Kayla Nichols and her husband, Elijah, Holly Bissette, Natalie Cannon and her husband, Will and 6 great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Elizabeth Briles Laughlin.

Freddy Ray Ball

 

Freddy Ray Ball, 70, of Cid Road passed Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3 PM at Walters Grove Baptist Church in Lexington with Rev. Chris Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at the church.

Born January 1, 1951 to the late Fred Welby Ball and Lucinda Hoover Ball in Randolph County. He served his country in the United States Army serving two tours in Vietnam.

In addition to his parents, Freddy was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Ball Hogan. Surviving is his loving wife of 50 years, Jeanette Garner Ball of the home; three daughters, Tracey “Sunshine” Ball Whitley and husband Brian, Cassie Ball Parrish and husband Thad; Chanté Ball Goins and husband Jamie, all of Lexington; a sister, Judy Ball Trotter Moody and husband Charles; seven grandchildren, Tyler Whitley and wife Callie, Madelynne Hill and Husband Garrett, Haley Talley and husband Christian, Chasen Parrish and girlfriend Camille Shelton, Samuel Goins, Silas Goins, Talynn Hill; three great-grandchildren, Jovie Whitley, Sawyer Whitley, Hudson Talley; extended family and many friends.

Six generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover

Elizabeth "Lib" Robbins Howell

Elizabeth "Lib" Robbins Howell, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at North Pointe of Archdale.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 10:30-11:00 am at West Bend United Methodist Church, 1080 Albemarle Road in Asheboro. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at West Bend United Methodist Church with Rev. Kari L. Howard officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Howell was born in Forsyth County on October 30, 1934 to Thomas and Mattie Pierce Robbins. In addition to her parents, Lib was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl "Bob" Howell, son, Timmy Howell, and brothers, Pierce and Lloyd Robbins.

She is survived by her son, Randall Howell (Beth) of Sophia; grandchildren, Buck and Nicholas Howell, and Greg Davis (Dianna); and great grandchildren, Emma Briggs and Evelyn Howell. (Pugh F.H.)

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Edith E. Briles Passes

Edith E. Briles, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home of Evart, Mi on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born May 11, 1951 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles. Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Wayne Briles Jr., Ken Briles, Mark Briles, Lucas Briles; and sister; Peggy Briles.

Edith is survived by her son, Wayne Wahmhoff of Flint; siblings, Katie Clements of Gaylord, Hazen (Diana) Briles of Lansing, Dale Briles of Baldwin, Shelly Briles of Evart; sister-in-law, Irene Briles; grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Barnett, Kris Barnett, Bonnie Balcer, Robert Balcer, Emma Wahmhoff; and many nieces and nephews.

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Hoover Robbins

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Hoover Robbins, 75, of Asheboro, died Monday, November 29, 2021 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021, at West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor Charles Moses officiating.

Born March 18, 1946, in Randolph Co., NC, Mrs. Robbins was the daughter of the late Wade and Ina Routh Hoover. 

Mrs. Robbins was also preceded in death by her brother Tommy Hoover.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Dennis Robbins; daughter, Catherine A. Robbins; sons, Kerry Harris, Rodney Harris; sister, Judy Hamilton, Bonnie Barfield; brothers, Tex Hoover, Ricky Hoover, David Hoover; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Leon Herbert Skeen

Leon Herbert Skeen, 90, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at Pinelake Peak Resources Carthage, NC.

Graveside Service, with Military Honors, will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Smyrna United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Reverend Arnold Comer officiating. The body will lie in repose from noon to 2:00 PM prior to the service at Kennedy Funeral Home.

Born in Randolph County on October 9, 1931 son of the late Herbert and Nannie Poole Skeen. Veteran: United State Army, during the Korean War. Preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Eva Hussey Skeen; sister Hazel Lee Ennis; brothers: Britt Skeen, Clifford Skeen, J D Skeen.

Leon is survived by step son: Donald Hussey (Joyce); daughter: Sandra Craig (Ted); grandchildren: Brandi Craig, Bethany Barden (Chance); step grandchildren: Greg Morton (Rita), Jerry Morton (Melanie), Karen Baldwin (Gary); 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; son: Eddie Rush; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

James Ray “Jimmy” Kinley Passes

TRINITY- James Ray “Jimmy” Kinley, 78, passed Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

A service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held on Monday, November 22, at 2 p.m. at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting, with Pastor Randy Quate officiating. The committal service will follow in the Meeting Cemetery His family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, NC.

Born on April 17, 1943 in Randolph County, a son of the late Samuel Ray and Dorothy Frazier Kinley. 

He is survived by his children, J. Todd Kinley and his wife, Leslie Anderson, Maria Kinley and her husband, Gaeton Leake and Jennifer Holland and her husband, Tom Holland; his sister, Katherine K. Garrison; his brother, Terry Kinley and his wife, Jane. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joshua Kinley, Caleb Kinley, Adrienne Anderson, Katherine Anderson, Arlo Leake, Vivian Leake, and Garret Holland.

Mr. Kinley's grandmother is Queen Briles Kinley

Ruth Hunt Brady

Sophia- Ruth Hunt Brady, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital. 

Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 – 2:00pm, Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Christian Fellowship Church, 3232 Walker Dr, Asheboro, NC 27205 with a service to follow at 2:00pm and fellowship immediately after.

Born in Randolph County on May 4, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Bim and Frances Hunt. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger Brady; daughter Olivia Blanton and her husband Jody; grandson, Jonah Blanton; siblings, Brenda Thomas and her husband Paul, Sam Hunt and his wife Janet, Clifford Hunt and his wife Virginia, David Hunt and his wife Kathy, Gail Bailey and her husband Darrell and Lucy Lucas and her husband Bobby; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Doris Ann Welborn Hayes

Doris Ann Welborn Hayes, 87, of Thomasville passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Gary Myers officiating. Doris will lie in state at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville on Wednesday from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM for those wanting to pay their respects, she will also lie in state at the funeral home on Thursday prior to the service, from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM.

Doris was born July 01, 1934 in Davidson County to the late Dewey Lee Welborn, Sr. and Ocia Hughes Welborn. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn Roy Hayes on May 9, 1995; two brothers, Dewey Welborn, Jr. and Bobby Welborn.

Surviving are her two sons, Randall Lee Hayes of the home and Tony Wayne Hayes of Lexington; one daughter, Deborah Hayes Chod and husband Robert A. Chod of Sarasota, Florida; two brothers, Charles Welborn and wife Shelby of Thomasville and Joe Grooms and wife Patsy of Lexington; one grandson, Adam Wayne Hayes of Thomasville; one great-granddaughter, Emmie Lou Hayes; and one daughter-in-law, Teresa Hayes of Thomasville.

Mrs. Hayes' grandmother is Martha Jane Briles Welborn

William Allen Farlow

William Allen Farlow, 84, resident of Trinity, died November 5, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Mr. Jerry Farlow officiating.  A private interment will follow the service at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in High Point.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service on Saturday.

He was born May 7, 1937 in Randolph County, a son to Allen and Millie Sink Farlow. US Veteran of the United States Army National Guard.

In 1963, he married the former Shirley Ann Wilcox who preceded him in death in 1981.  He also was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Farlow (Peggy) and three sisters, Doris Lilly (Walter),  Phyllis Lowdermilk (Roy) and Louise Wall (Lyn).  Surviving is his daughter, Kaye Martin and husband Ronnie of Trinity; four grandchildren, Joseph Martin (Julia),  Rebecca Dixon (Joe),  Ben Martin (Crystal), and Sarah Ritner (John) and six great-grandchildren, Weston, Jude, Caden, Silas, Luke, and Jett.

Mr. Farlow's great grandmother is Mary Briles Sawyer

Jack Alson Kearns Dies

HIGH POINT - Jack Alson Kearns, 88, died Friday, October 29, 2021, at High Point Medical Center. We are waiting on the full death notice from Cumby F.H.

Funeral service celebrating Jack’s life will be held 2:00 PM Monday, November 1, 2021, at Lebanon United Methodist Church with Pastor Joseph Kim and Pastor Mark Kearns officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 PM Monday at the church prior to the service.

He was born February 1, 1933, in High Point and was the son of the late George Howard and Anna Blanche Rush Kearns. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Navy. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Caroline Kearns; two sisters, Anna Ruth Williams and Betty Smith; two brothers, Hiatt Kearns and Gene Kearns; and a beloved dog, Toby.

Jack is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hoke Kearns, whom he married on February 23, 1965; two sons, Andy Kearns (fiancee, Donna Hughes) of Trinity and Tim Kearns (wife, Mary) of Wallburg; three grandchildren, Brandon Kearns, Brian Kearns, and Christina Kearns; great-grandson, Mason Kearns; and his beloved dog, Taco.

Mr. Kearns' great grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins. Also 8 generations back Mary Briles Rush (Maternal)

Rick Dean Briles Passes

Rick Dean Briles, 61, of Catawba passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

A service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Arbor at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Catawba. Rev. David Hawkins and Rev. Buddy Compton will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Pisgah United Methodist Church.

He was born October 24, 1959 in Catawba County to the late Edward Lloyd Briles and Joann McAdams Briles.  Retired Law Enforcement Officer, US Marshal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Vicki Briles and Sandi Briles Wagner.

Those left to cherish his memory are; His wife of 21 years: Cindy Shook Briles of the home,, Daughter: Amanda Briles and significant other James Golden of Pendleton, SC, Step-Son Jacob London and wife Vicky of Catawba, Grandchildren: Zandar Green and Aidan London, Niece Haley W. Helton and husband Wesley of Hickory, Nephew Tyler Wagner and wife Lindsey of Lincolnton, Great-Niece Lacie Helton and Great-Nephew, Waylon Helton

Gary Wayne Miller

Gary Wayne Miller, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 12:45-1:45 pm at Fayetteville Street Baptist Church, 901 North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 pm at Fayetteville Street Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Browder officiating. Burial will be held in Randolph Memorial Park.

Mr. Miller was born in Asheboro on April 9, 1949 to Gilbert and Lydia Voncannon Miller. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Teresa Auman Miller; son, Rodney Miller (Stacey); daughter, Amber Skeen (Chris); grandsons, Davis Miller and Wyatt Skeen; father, Gilbert Miller; and brother, Glenn Miller.

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

Norman O’Neil Nelson

Mr. Norman O’Neil Nelson, 73, resident of Sophia, died October 20, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting in Trinity with Brian Donley, Randy Quate and Michael Thames officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Mr. Nelson was born June 1, 1948 in High Point, a son to the late William Alan and Bertie Skeen Nelson. In 1970, he married the former Beverly McCormick, who survives of the residence. Also surviving are his son, Seth Nelson of Greensboro; daughter, Miriam Nelson of Trinity; sister, Audrey Toth and husband Kelly of Sophia; brother, Keith Nelson and wife Myrna of Sophia; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Nelson's grandmother is Winnie Briles Skeen

Dolan Irvin Pierce

Mr. Dolan Ervin Pierce, 76, passed Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Hospice Home at High Point.  

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Gary Myers officiating.  Mr. Pierce will remain at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until taken to the cemetery 30 minutes prior to the graveside service and he will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM for members of the community to pay their respects.  No formal visitation will be held. 

Mr. Pierce was born on October 25, 1944 in Randolph County, NC to Royce Reece Pierce and Millie Frances Barnes Pierce.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Don Pierce; and three sisters, Jewel Watford, Pauline Gordon, and Mary Hughes.

Surviving is his loving wife, Bonnie Grubb Pierce of the home; son, Joel Pierce and wife Ani of Thomasville; brother, Charles Pierce of Lexington; sister, Louise Elberson of Thomasville; and three grandchildren, Justin Canady and wife Tara of Charleston, SC, Sydni Pierce and Kirsten Pierce, both of Thomasville.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Meredith Gallimore Thornburg

Meredith Gallimore Thornburg, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Meredith's body will lie in repose on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11:00 am at Science Hill Friends Meeting, 2421 Lassiter Mill Road in Asheboro with Rev. Michael Fulp officiating. Burial will follow in the meeting cemetery

Mrs. Thornburg was born in Randolph County on March 3, 1934 to Hal and Lola Briles Gallimore. In addition to her parents, Meredith was preceded in death by her husband, Reid Thornburg.

She is survived by her daughters, Jenni T. Breedlove and husband Heath of Asheboro and Laura T. Garner of Asheboro; grandchildren, Cami and Carson Garner, and Lauran Breedlove; great grandchildren, Braxton Vick and Charlie Harkey; sister, Margie Brown of Asheboro; and nieces and nephews.

Phillip Asther Ridge

Mr. Phillip Asther Ridge, 80, a resident of Providence Place, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with Rev. Bynum Orr officiating.  No formal visitation will be held.  

Born on July 14, 1941 in Davidson County, NC to Asther Venson Ridge and Beulah Raines Ridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Ridge; and a sister, Shelby Ridge.

In 1962, he married Nancy Lou Bean, who survives of the home; also surviving are his daughters, Penny Ridge Bell and husband Timothy of Thomasville and Amy Ashlaw of CO; brothers, Randy Ridge and wife Angie of Greensboro and Tony Ridge of Archdale; four grandchildren, Sara Parrish, Gracie Bell, Venson Nunnally, and Amber Nunnally; and two great-grandchildren, Eva Parrish and Dax Parrish.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Jackie Walker Dies, Grandmother is Sarah Briles Walker

ARCHDALE-Jackie T. Walker, 82, passed Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

A service to celebrate Jackie’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service, Archdale, with Bishop Steve Rich officiating. The committal service will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. His family will receive friends on Monday, October 11, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

He was born on October 15, 1938 in Randolph County, a son of the late William Robert Walker and Eula Rush Walker. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were his brothers, Rayford, Robert, Paul, Charles, Odis, Benson, Dale, Glenn, Roy and Billy.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Priscilla O’Brien Walker; his children, Renee Walker and Timothy Walker; his sister, Ruth Wall and her husband, Raymond; his grandchildren, Chris, Kayla, Lexi and Jake. Also surviving are his great grandchildren, Eli, Ezra and Eden and a number of nieces and nephews.

His grandmother is Sarah Briles Walker (Paternal) Also seven generations back to Mary Briles Rush (Maternal)

Michael Ray Hayes Passes

Michael Ray Hayes, 68, of Thomasville passed away peacefully Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. 

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Testimonial Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Sutton, Rev. Rick Shoemaker, and Jason Grubb officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville

Michael was born January 04, 1953 in Davidson County to the late Howard Sebert Hayes and Lorene Welborn Hayes. Veteran of the United States Navy.

Surviving are is his loving wife, Ellen June Maness Hayes of the home; one son, Jonathan Michael Hayes; one daughter, Victoria Michelle Hayes; two brothers, Timothy Hayes, Mark Hayes and wife Tracey; one sister, Elizabeth Varner.

Mr. Hayes' great grandmother is Martha Jane Briles Welborn.

Iris "Bo-d" Clark Morgan

Iris "Bo-d" Clark Morgan, 93, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Aaron Powers and Pastor Billy Myers officiating. Entombment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Born on September 26, 1928, in Guilford Co., to the late Daniel Archie Clark and Ina Pierce Clark. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Jennings Morgan; sons, Kim "Kim-bo" Stephen Morgan, Ken Jennings Morgan; daughter, Darnell Morgan Long; son-in-law, John Phillip Morgan; three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Morgan Austin (Richard) of Randleman, Pamela Morgan Morgan of Robbins, Lisa Morgan Bunting of Katy, TX, Anna Morgan of Asheboro; daughter-in-law, Lona A. Morgan of Star; son-in-law, Loyd Long of Asheboro; sister, Kay Outen of Asheboro; brother, Ronnie Clark of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jonathan Long (Loretta), Jennifer Scrivano (Tom), Richard J. Austin (Trina), Tiffany Sutton (John), Stephanie Davis (Neil), Marca Miller, Melissa Brady (Mikie), Drew Morgan, Winston Morgan (Tara), Miles Bunting, Chase Bunting, Nathaniel Grantham, Dustin Grantham (Isa), Tyler Grantham (Ashleigh); 27 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce (Irs, Ina Pierce, Robert Jasper Pierce, William Jesse Pierce, Eli Pierce, Mary Briles Pearce)

Paul Marie Kindley Murdered in Winston-Salem

Paula Marie Kindley, 48, of Thomasville was located in the woods near Chevy Chase Street and Jones Meadow Drive after being reported missing earlier in the week. Case is being classified as a homicide. Kindley had obvious signs of trauma. No suspect(s) at this time. Ms. Kindley is seven generations back to Margaret Briles Kindley.

James Franklin Kinley Dies

Mr. James Franklin Kinley, 69, of Lexington passed Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Lexington Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 7 PM at the J.C. Green and Sons chapel in Thomasville. The family will greet friends in the chapel one hour prior to the funeral.

James was born on January 15, 1952 to the late Wade Dennis Kinley and Dorothy Glascoe Kinley in Guilford County.  In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Farmer Kinley in 2014; two siblings, John Kinley, Louise Elberson; a son-in-law, Troy Wilson.

Surviving is his daughter, Desa Lee Wilson of Lexington; three siblings, Judy Thompson (William), Billy Allen Kinley (Randy), Larry Wayne Kinley; three grandchildren, Jeffery Kinley, Misty Kaye Kinley, Aahlyaa Kinley; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Kayelee; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Mr. Kinley great-great grandmother is Nancy Briles Kindley

Doris “Evelyn” Parrish Clark

Doris “Evelyn” Parrish Clark, 88, of Archdale passed Friday, October 1, 2021.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11 AM at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery in High Point with Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. There will be no formal viewing or visitation.

Born August 10, 1933 to the late William and Annie Clodfelter Parrish in Davidson County.  In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Alvin Burton Clark in 2018; four brothers, Brown, Oscar, Dugan, Reece Parrish.

Surviving are her two children; Terry Clark of Linwood, Sylvia Mounce (Keith) of Sophia; four grandchildren, Michael Lowe (Lori) of Thomasville, Terry Clark (Jessica) of Pfafftown, Kevin Lowe of Trinity, Sonya Clark of Fayetteville; eleven great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

Mrs. Clark's great-great grandmother is Charity Briles Pierce

Nancy Adams Dunn

Mrs. Nancy Adams Dunn, age 80, of Mountain Vista Health Park, Denton and formerly of Asheboro passed away on September 29, 2021 at Mountain Vista Health Park.

A graveside service will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday, October 3 at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Troy. The family will see friends from 3:00 until 4:00 PM Sunday, October 3 at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Mrs. Dunn was born November 15, 1940 in Davidson County to Earlie Adams and Sallie Ann Kearns Adams. She was married to Ronald Alvin Dunn, Sr. who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Haydee Adams.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Dunn and wife Carolyn of Calhoun, Ga and Ricky Dunn and wife Tina of Sophia; Grandchildren, Hannah Dunn, Noah Dunn, Jeffrey Dunn and Ronnie Dunn; great grandchildren Caitlin, Harrison, Julian and Maddox; brother, Thomas Adams of Denton; sisters Rebecca Rivero of Walkertown, Diane Bell and husband Curtis of Kernersville and Rosa Melton and husband James of Angier. She is also suvrived by several nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (Sallie Ann Kearns Adams, Cicero Harris Kearns, Rebecca Kindley Kearns, Nancy Briles Kindley)

 

Zelda Warren Pierce Willard

Zelda Warren Pierce Willard, 78, of  Floyd, VA passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Walter’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Shannon Hicks. A celebration of life service is being planned for a later date at Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Floyd, VA. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:30 until 1:30 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Zelda was born in Davidson County on December 19, 1942, to the late Rev. Warren E. Pierce and the late Oleene Gallimore Pierce. 

She is survived by son, L. Allen Willard and wife Susan of Floyd, VA; daughter, Melanie W. Ratcliff and husband James of Floyd, VA; brother, Phillip L. Pierce and wife Donna of Denton; sisters, Brenda P. Wicker of Randleman and Joy P. Leonard and husband Mark of Lexington; 4 grandchildren, Rusty Moore, Nicholas Willard, Ashley Willard, and Warren Ratcliff; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayden Moore and Raelyn Moore; nephews, Tony Pierce, Kelly Wicker, Stacy Wicker, and Jeremy Wicker; and her uncle, Doak Gallimore.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce (Warren Pierce, Ernest Pierce, Thomas Pierce, Eli Pierce, Mary Briles Pearce

Margaret Odene Hoover Blake

Margaret Odene Hoover Blake, age 84, of Franklinville died Friday, September 24, 2021 at Randolph Health Hospital, Asheboro.

Mrs. Blake will Lie-In-Repose Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC.

The funeral service will be held Monday, September 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at South Plainfield Friends Meeting, 4033 Plainfield Road, Sophia with Rev. Hugh C. Spaulding officiating. Burial will follow in the Meeting Cemetery.

Mrs. Blake was born March 6, 1937, the daughter of Andrew Dewey Hoover and Vernie Quinie Blackwood Hoover.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Blake, brothers, Herman Hoover and Lloyd Hoover; and her sister, Rebecca Loflin.

She is survived by her sisters: Mabel (Bob) Horton and Cleo Auman; her children: Rhonda (Charlie) Kirkman, Jim (Denise) Hammond, Julie (Wes) Dixon, and Sheryl (Dennis) York; grandchildren: Laura (Alan) Parsons, Becca Bryant, Ben (Katie) Kirkman, Ryan Hammond, Cole Hammond, Matthew (Cheryl) Griffin, Elliott (Kelsey) Gribble, Sam Gribble, Elizabth (Sam) Franklin, Halie Dixon, Brandon (Amanda) York, Zach (Katie) York, Lockett (Larry) Suitt, Brandy (Matt) Duncan; 19 great grandchildren; and "Her Baby" Howie!!

Six generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover

Bob J. Briles Dies

Bob J. Briles of Nashville, IL, passed Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home among his family. He had reached the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Per the wishes of Bob and his family, cremation will be performed and there will be a private family service and burial at the Old St. Ann Cemetery in Nashville, IL.

Bob was born November 4, 1932, in Kansas City, MO to William O. and Bulah A. (Shehorn) Briles. He grew up in the Alton, MO. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Kathleen (Katy) Ferree on August 7, 1960 at Mattoon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Boyd, and his nephew.

He leaves to mourn Katy, his wife of 61 years, his sons Randy and wife Andrea, Kent and wife Karen, and daughter Shelly, four grandsons and three step-grandchildren, and a host of friends.

Lois Lorraine Kirkpatrick

Lois Lorraine Kirkpatrick passed on September 2nd, 2021. There are no services listed in the notice.

She was born to Charles and Mary Briles on August 13th, 1931 in High Point, North Carolina. She married John Kirkpatrick on August 6th, 1965. She is preceded in death by her husband John Kirkpatrick and her twin daughters, Ira Jan Kennedy and Iris Jo Kennedy.

She is survived by her children Steve Kennedy (Patricia Artusi), Lynne D’Elia (Philip D’Elia), Ray Kirkpatrick (Vicki Huggett), Richard Kirkpatrick (Jennie Kirkpatrick), Cindy Tipton (Jerry Tipton); her grandchildren Michael Ziraldo (Liz Ziraldo), James Ziraldo (Tina Ziraldo), Anthony D’Elia (Mindi D’Elia), Nicole Loupe (Joseph Loupe), Kevin Kennedy (Heather Kennedy), Brian Kennedy (Marie Kennedy), Cortney Domm (Darrin Domm), and Ryan Kirkpatrick; and her greatgrandchildren Aley Underhill (Matthew Underhill), Erik Ziraldo, Talon Ziraldo, Trinity Ziraldo, Colin Loupe, Reid Loupe and Audrey Loupe. 

Debbie Sue Key Cox Dies, Mother is Margaret Briles

Debbie Sue Key Cox, age 63, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home.

The family will receive friends on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 12:00 noon-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Barrett officiating. Burial will be held in Randolph Memorial Park.

Mrs. Cox was born in Randolph County on November 6, 1957 to Brady and Margaret Briles Key. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Cox. 

She is survived by her daughter, Tinia Murphy Duty (Kennith) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Makayla, Savannah, Makenzie, and Mason; siblings, Roger Key (Rhonda) of Burlington, Virginia Foust of Sophia, James Key (Donna) of Asheboro, and Phillip Key (Peggy) of Asheboro; and numerous nieces and nephews who were very special to her.

Thomas Lee Chism Sr.

Thomas Lee Chism Sr., 75, of Flaherty, passed away Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

The funeral is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, in the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home in Brandenburg. Burial follows in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Brandenburg. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and continues at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Thomas was born April 29, 1946 in Irvington, the son of the late Herman and Maude Williams Chism. His sister, Kathleen Elliott; two brothers, Frank Basham and James E. Chism; and in-laws, Leo and Minnie Briles also preceded him in death.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army, who served in Vietnam.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Donna E. Briles Chism; two children, Lakeena (Andrew Hall) Clifford of Rineyville and Tommy Chism Jr. of Flaherty; a sister, Jean Heimler of Michigan; five grandchildren, Brianna Clifford, Briley Clifford, Chelsea (Bobby) Armes, Veronica (Brian) Anderson and Megan Chism; a bonus granddaughter, Hannah Bradshaw; and eight great-grandchildren, Darci Skillman, Garren Anderson, Maeve Anderson, Jasper Armes, Blayne Armes, Relic Armes, Anastasia Chism and Jack Chism; and several nieces and nephews.

Gerald Austin Barnhart

Gerald Austin Barnhart, 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, at Journey Home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Visitation will be held at Potts Chapel in Independence on Thursday, August 19th, with the family greeting friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Friday, August 20th at 1:00 pm at Potts Chapel with interment immediately following at Neodesha Cemetery. 

Born to Charles and Ruth (Briles) Barnhart on November 20, 1936, in Neodesha, Kansas. In 1958, Gerald married Charlotte Scott. The two later divorced. He then married Delores Labarr in 2007 in Miami, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Barnhart, sons, Scott Leroy and Jeffery Ray Barnhart, brothers, James, Merle, and Clyde Barnhart and sisters, Daisey Gullick and Betty Oyler.

Surviving are his wife, Delores of the home, daughters, Elizabeth Ann Schwatken and husband Wilbur of Sycamore, Karen Suzanne Davis and husband Ron of Cherryvale, daughter in-law, Amy Louise Barnhart of Independence, step children, John Marsh, Ray Marsh, and Karen Marsh, sisters, Sandra Walls of Owasso, OK, and Mary Bowen of Colony, KS, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and his dear dog, Rosie.

John R. Briles Dies

John R. Briles, 89, of Bloomington passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home with family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday August 13, 2021 at the Arlington United Methodist Church in Bloomington. With Pastor Rose Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, August 12, 2021 and Friday from 10:00am to service time both at the Arlington United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington United Methodist Church. 

He was born on June 13, 1932 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Austin and Ada (Strauser) Briles. He married Dolores Calhoun on July 21, 1957 in Weedman, Illinois. Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dee; his two brothers, Charlie and Edgar Briles; and two sisters, Martha Loder and Luella Harper.

John is survived by two sons, Kevin (Terri) Briles and Craig (Marci) Briles both of Bloomington; his grandchildren Travis Briles; Joshua Briles; MacKenzie (Trey) Smith; Benjamin Briles; Nicholson (Ashlan) Briles; Maxwell Briles; Jonathan Briles and Brandi (Shawn) Langley; four great grandchildren, Marley Briles; Nick Langley; Brenna Langley and Ryan Langley; and several nieces and nephews. John's niece, Millie Briles, cared for John during his extended illness. 

Lacy Edward Pierce Dies in Bolivia

Lacy Edward Pierce, age 89, formerly of Asheboro, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 11:00 - 1:15pm at Pugh Funeral Home, in Asheboro. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, in Asheboro.

Mr. Pierce was born September 9, 1931 in Davidson County to Ernest and Lillie Pierce. Mr. Pierce was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Inez Pierce, daughter, Celleste Pierce and eight siblings. He is survived by children, Eric Pierce and wife Rita of Shallotte, Angela Talley and husband Johnny of Supply, Brian Pierce and wife Donna of Denton; grandchildren, Andrew Pierce, Callie Pierce, Krista pierce; step-grandchildren, Jodi Hearn, Jessica LaDronka, Gabriella LaDronka, Braydon Hearn; brothers-in-law, al Skeen, Howard Skeen; sisters-in-law, Josephine Pierce, Barbara Pierce, Mattie Ward; several nieces and nephews.

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Inez Lanier Varner

Mrs. Inez Lanier Varner, age 87, of Denton, NC died Friday, August 6 at the residence of her son.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, August 9 at Denton Town Cemetery conducted by Rev. Vern Peterson and Mr. Clinton Snider.

Mrs. Varner was born in Davidson County January 1, 1934 to Clement Wilson Lanier and Odetta Kindley Lanier. She was married to C Tyler Varner who died May 26, 2021. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Ty Varner and by sisters Kathleen Bisher and Laverna Cummings.

She is survived by her son, Todd Varner and wife Leslie of Denton; grandsons Will Varner and Ty Varner and financee Helen Jenkins; great grandchild, Sutton Rae Varner; and a sister Dot Landrum.

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Dr. John Gilbert Roland

Dr. John Gilbert Roland, 91, of Winston-Salem passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Dr. Gary Chapman officiating. 

He was born on June 14, 1930, in Winston-Salem to William Reuben and Nellie Briles Roland.  He married Louise Strupe on September 7, 1950. Dr. Roland served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. 

Dr. Roland was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise Strupe Roland; two sons, John G. Roland, Jr. (Janie), and David Strupe Roland (Apryl); two grandchildren, John Joseph Roland (Christina) and Anna Louise Roland; and four great-grandchildren, John Joseph II, Barrett Daniel, Walker Earl and Dakota Joseph. 

Jerry C. Peacock

Asheboro- Jerry C Peacock, 77, died suddenly Thursday, July 22, 2021, of a heart attack at his home. Born February 20, 1944 in Asheboro, he was the son of the late Jones Peacock, and Leona Miller Peacock.

Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service, 304 Lanier Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203. Jerry’s body will be transported to Pierce’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, 2661 Ross Wood Rd, Trinity, NC 27370 for a military graveside service. Preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his long-time partner and loving companion Shelby Rouse, and her daughter Shannon; brother, Darrell Peacock and his wife Sarah; nephews, Frank Peacock and Greg Peacock; special cousins, Henry West, Steve Miller and Rick Miller; as well as a host of other cousins, dear friends, and neighbors. Jerry will be greatly missed by all.

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Velna Summey Rider Dies

Mrs. Velna Summey Rider, age 90 of Old US Hwy # 64, Lexington, NC died Monday, July 19 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 23 at Cid United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Brad Treece and Rev. Doug Rowe. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will see friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday at Briggs Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

Mrs. Rider was born in Randolph County on December 9, 1930 to Jesse Summey and Gertrude Briles Summey. She was married to Aster R Rider, Sr. who died July 29, 2019. She was also preceded in death by her parents and by a grandson, Jon Rider, a brother Aster Summey and by sisters, Frances Leonard, Rachael Jones, Eva Hill and Magdalene Myers.

She is survived by a son, Aster R (Sonny) Rider, Jr. of Lexington and by a daughter Ronda R Holmes and husband Paul of Trinity and by grandchildren Kara Lewis and Harrison Rider.

Melissa Ann Briles Gray

Melissa Ann Briles Gray, age 50, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

A visitation will be held at O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home South Chapel in Columbus OH. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, David Gray; mother, Joyce Briles (Greg) Fernan; daughters, Megan Gray, Alea (Shawn) Overly, and Kristin Gray; grandchildren, Jayden, Julia, S.J., Cali, Hazel, and Camilla; many other family members and friends. 

Henry Wade Small

Henry Wade Small, age 70, of Lexington passed away July 9, 2021 at his home.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 1:00 – 3:00 at Davie Burial & Cremations Chapel. Service will be at 3:00. Rev. Timothy Sink will be officiating.

Mr. Small was born on September 15, 1950 to Clyde Small and Mary Magdelene Hulin Small of Randolph County. Mr. Small was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Donna Lee Willitts Small, one son Kenneth Leonard Miller III of Randolph County, four daughters, Belinda Lee Willitts (Alex) of Winston-Salem, Vicky Miller of Lexington, Tammy Watkins (Jeff) of Randolph County, Michelle Markham (Randall) of Randolph County, two brothers, Roy Small of Randolph County, Ronald Small (Barbara) of Randolph, two sisters, Peggy Bean (Clinard) of Davidson County, Janie Hoover of Randolph County, one grandchild, Brennan Turner and his friend Barbara Childress.

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Robert “Bob” Kelly Briles Passes

Robert “Bob” Kelly Briles (62) passed away on June 26th, 2021 after a valiant battle with Leukemia. 

A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks, additional details to be provided at a later date.

Born to Robert and Louise (Bridgeman) Briles on June 13th, 1959 in Sacramento, CA. His is survived by his mother (Louise), children: Nathan (Rachel) Briles, Chelsea Briles, Jessica Briles and Stephen Briles, grandchildren: Mason and Emma Briles, sisters: Laurie (Jeff) McCrary, Karen Briles, Debi (David) Whitlock, Tina (Russ) Caldwell, and Gigi Oehler, and countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Briles. 

Arthur Lee Beck, III, 70, Dies

Mr. Arthur Lee Beck, III, 70, passed Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington. He was born on November 17, 1950 in Thomasville to Arthur L. Beck, Jr. and Willie Pearl Kindley Beck, who preceded him in death.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the JC Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Rodney Smith officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cecelia Myrick Beck; and two sons, “Art” Beck, IV and wife Kasey Spivey Beck, and Rodney Adam Beck and wife Allyson Sprinkle Beck. Also surviving are five grandsons, Art “Will” Beck, V, Sam Beck, Cooper Beck, Charlie Beck, and Tucker Beck; two brothers, Larry Wayne Beck, Sr. and wife Kathy Jones Beck, and Steven Dale Beck and wife Kathy Payne Beck.

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Carolyn Faye Duncan Washam

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Duncan Washam, 79, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Henry Etta & Bruce Hinkle Hospice House. She was born on July 5, 1941 in Guilford County, NC to Clinton Harding Duncan and Doris Hepler Duncan. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. C. Alan Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van Charles Hedrick on May 7, 2018; her son, Edward Clinton Gallimore; her step-children, Jane Edna Hedrick, Van Charles Hedrick, Jr., and Kathy Lynn Hedrick; and her brother, Harold Wayne Duncan.

Surviving are her son, Steven Clay Gallimore and wife Lorrie of Thomasville; her step-son, Bobby Van Hedrick and wife Carol of Thomasville; her step-daughter, Karen Sue LeClerc and husband Dave of Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren, Brittany Gallimore New and husband Sean, Brandy Gallimore Edwards and husband Jayson, Ryan Gallimore and fiancée Alexandria, Megan Gallimore Hurt and husband Chris, and Katrina Short; her step-grandchildren, Rusty Hedrick and wife Kimberly, Daniel Hedrick and wife Kimberly, and Angie Smith and husband Kevin; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and her brother, Thomas C. Duncan and friend Betty Rose of Thomasville.

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Mark Lyle Briles Passes Away

Mark Lyle Briles, of Evart, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born on December 31, 1956.

"Fishing in Memory" will be held on Saturday, June 19,2021 at 1 p.m. at Rose Lake (Osceola County Park) located at 17726 Youth Dr, Leroy Mi 49655. 

Mark's death was preceded by; his parents, Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles; brothers, Wayne Briles and Kenneth Briles; sister; Margaret "Peggy" Briles; as well as one grandchild.

Mark was survived by; the children of  his heart; Tina (Mike) Bessey, Joseph Briles, Amy Briles, Ben Dixon-Briles, Wayne Briles, and Vera Briles; siblings, Dale (Alice Carrier) Briles, Hazen (Diana) Briles, Edith Briles, Shelly Briles, Katie Clements, and Irene Briles; along with many grandchildren of his heart and one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews as well as many greats; and lots of other loving family members and friends.