Mary Lou Phillips Dies, Mother is Frances Briles Christensen

Mary Lou Phillips, age 78, of Anita, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her residence under the brief care of St. Croix Hospice. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA, with full military honors from Iowa Military Funeral Honors and Anita Color Guard Post 210. 

Mary Lou Christensen was born November 6, 1943, to parents Arlo and Frances (Briles) Christensen. She was the last surviving of six children. She married to Jerry Hoyer in 1978 and Larry Phillips in 2003. She is survived by her husband Larry Phillips, children Tamara McCarron (Dennis) and Wade Little (Jodi), grandchildren Mark, Elizabeth, Kevin, Kailey, Brittany, and Colleen, and great-grandchildren, Avalon, Gregory, Kia, Isaac, and Isaiah. 

She was preceded in death by daughter Vicky Lee Little, husband Jerry Hoyer, parents Arlo and Frances Christensen, and siblings Margaret Marnin, Mardyll Fries, Marlene Strauss, and David Christensen.

Betty Jane Spencer Carter Dies

Mrs. Betty Jane Spencer Carter, 74, resident of Trinity, died May 25, 2022 at her home.

Betty was born April 4, 1948 in Guilford County, a daughter to Grayson L. and Arlene Brookshire Spencer. In 1996 she married Von Carter who survives of the residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Also surviving are two sons, Chuck Byrum and Michael Byrum both of Trinity; three step sons, Randy Carter (Destiny) of Liberty, Rodney Carter, and Jesse Carter (Sarah) of Trinity; a half-sister, Alice Lee; two grandsons, Joe and Jeffrey; and her former daughter-in-law, Joann Byrum of Greensboro.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley and seven to Mary Briles Pearce

Howard Lessley Watson

Howard Lessley Watson passed May 14, 2022. A memorial service for both Howard and Barbara is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Benedict Haid Farm, Clendenin, WV from 1 - 5 p.m. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park.

He was born August 25, 1935 in Dehue, Lincoln County West Virginia to the late Lambert Woodrow and Mable Briles Watson. Howard was preceded in death five months ago by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Lee Young Watson, his brother in law, Gene Elwood Knapp.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lee Watson Jarvis (Ryan) and his grandsons, Brady Harrison Jarvis and Grant Alexander Jarvis all of Summersville. He is also survived by his sister, Yvonne Knapp, of Greenville, SC, his brother, Larry Keith Watson (Sherry) of Morehead City, NC, and many nieces and nephews.

Richard H. Mullenix Dies, Married to Karen Briles

Richard H. Mullenix, 75, Fowlerton, passed away at 7:53 pm on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Marion Health. The family will receive visitors from 12 noon to 2 pm on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Richard's life will begin at 2 pm with Pastor Curtis Rhoadarmer officiating. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery at a later date. 

He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, February 14, 1947, to Thomas and Erma (Marshall) Mullenix. On June 12, 1970, he married Karen Briles, and they shared nearly 52 years together until she passed away on January 3, 2022. He served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. 

Survivors include his son, Kelly (Jennifer) Mullenix of Fowlerton; daughter, Lori Mullenix of Marion; grandson, Derek (Samantha) Barksdale, Kiler Mullenix, and Zachary Spence; granddaughters, Haley Mullenix, Summer Spence, and Lilianna Mullenix; great-grandson, Jonathon; great-granddaughter, Adrienne; brother, Thomas Robert Mullenix, II; sister, Martel Martin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his loving wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Marilyn Huston, Cecilia Smith, and Thomasina Wyninger.

Greyson Lee Royal Briles

Greyson Lee Royal Briles of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on May 7, 2022. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14th 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory.

Born born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 29, 2022, he was predeceased by his grandmother Karen Briles of Omaha, NE.. He is survived by : his parents, Madison Robe and Nathanial Briles; his grandparents, Megan Robe and Howard Briles; and his aunts and uncles, Keegan Robe, Bentleigh Robe, Jessica Strong (Russ), Emily Briles and Kyle Strong (Alexandra).

Field Work!!!

Spent the day transcribing & photographing Science Hill Friends Cemetery and Back Creek Cemetery! Working on the sites now! Love genealogy! New web site about ready

Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery Updated!

The BIN has transcribed, photographed & uploaded Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery, formally UMC. Click on the link below to view cemetery listing and markers! Surnames of friends buried here are Briles, Welborn, Wall, Sawyer, Hill, Kinley, Crotts, Hoover, Hunt, Johnson, Skeen, and more. Make sure you click on the link inside of the transcription page to view the markers. Next up is Science Hill Friends Meeting Cemetery! Enjoy!

Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Cemetery Ready!

 The Briles Information Network has completed transcribing & photographing Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting Cemetery. Surnames of friends buried here are Briles, Sawyer, Frazier, Rollins, Kinley, Hoover, Hunt, Spencer, Skeen, and more. Make sure you click on the link inside of the transcription page to view the markers. Enjoy!

Virgie Lee Parrish Kennedy

Virgie Lee Parrish Kennedy, age 85, of Thomasville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. 

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10am at Sechrest-Davis Funerals of Thomasville; Pastor Michael Bowers officiating. Visitation will take place 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park.

Virgie was born October 7, 1936 in Thomasville, NC to the late Howard and Bessie Cody Parrish.

Virgie is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Albert Ephraim Hayes, Jr.; second husband, Lee Byrd Kennedy; her son, Ronnie Leon Hayes; three brothers, Alton, Austin and Bruce Parrish; and sister, Marie Embler.

Virgie is survived by her daughters, Carol Dianne Workman (Rickie) and Barbara Ann Kuykendall (Daniel); four grandchildren, Christopher Beal, Stacey Simmons, Shannon Hayes and Michelle Miller; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Lois Bailey (Oscar, Jr.); and her beloved animal companion, Beast.

Five generations back to Charity Briles Pierce