Michael Bailey Briles

Michael Bailey Briles, 84, of Annapolis, MD passed away of heart complications on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born July 25, 1939 in Greensboro, NC to Clarence Ralph and Mary Ann Bailey Briles.

A celebration of life was held in Portland, Maine. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery in Maine.

Michael is survived by his wife of 45 years, Hilary Briles; son Chritopher Briles and son-in-law Patrick Turner of Fort Worth, TX; son, John Briles and daughter-in-law Alicia Briles; and grandsons Lucas and Hunter Briles of Severna Park, MD.

NOTE: Mr. Briles is the 2nd cousin of the curator of the BIN.

Billy Ray Bunting

 

Billy Ray Bunting, 80, of Asheboro, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Pastor Phillip Talton officiating.

Born March 29, 1943, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Bunting was the son of the late Samuel and Clara Ozment Bunting.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bunting was preceded in death by his sons, Billy Bryson, Ricky Bryson; brothers, Buck Bunting, Gene Bunting; sisters, Kat Kennedy, Ruby Parkin, Margie Palmer, and Faye Austin.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sisk Bunting of the home; stepdaughter, Lisa Tylicki of Asheboro; stepson, Mark Baker of Asheboro; sisters, Pansy Harrington (Barry), Sue Allen (Larry), Deb Murray (Johnny), all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Michael Tylicki, Tim Tylicki, Ashley Baker, Jesse Bryson; and his fur baby, "Buffy."

Six generations back to Rachel Briles Whisenhunt

Lalah Marie Rush Bowman

Lalah Marie Rush Bowman, 89, of Sophia, passed away while surrounded by family on Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

Service & Visitation: The visitation will be held at Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman (600 S Main) on Tuesday, 11/14 from 5:00-7:00 pm. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro (4538 US Highway 220 Bus N) on Wednesday, 11/15 at 11:00 am.

The daughter of Jefferson Harrison Rush and Nannie Roella Miller Rush, Lalah was born May 5, 1934, at home in Randolph County.

Preceded in death by her parents and her nine older brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Allen Millikan Bowman, of Sophia; two daughters: Debbie Bowman Thompson and husband Mike of Sophia and Beverly Bowman Hunt and husband Tom of Trinity; son, James Allen Bowman and wife Ginger of Sophia; grandchildren, Angela Renee Rowland and husband Mike, Michael Leroy Thompson II and wife Ashley, Lane Thomas Hunt and wife Dru, Morgan Hunt Bills and husband Carter, Lindsey Bowman Cooper and husband Ben, Robert Allen Bowman and wife Lauren, Brett Harrison Bowman, and Kristy Thompson Flowers ; 19 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, named Lalah.

Mrs. Bowman's grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller.

Frances Evelyn Carrick Anderson

Frances Evelyn Carrick Anderson, 82, of Randleman, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Asheboro Rehab and Health Care Center in Asheboro.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor Jim Honeycutt officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Kathy and Jamie Hayes.

Born November 5, 1940, in Davidson Co., NC, Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Milas and Flora Pierce Carrick. 

In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Anderson, daughter, Patricia Kidd, and son, Clifford Hunt.

Mrs. Anderson is survived by her daughters, Janet Allamadani of Greensboro, Susan Tysinger of Randleman, Kathy Hayes (Jamie) of Randleman; brother, Bryce Carrick of Asheboro; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and her beloved pet, Lucy.

Mrs. Anderson's great grandmother is Charity Briles Pierce.