Winfred Charles Kinley

Winfred Charles Kinley, aged 71, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away December 12, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A visitation will be held on December 20, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Church in Lexington, North Carolina, starting at 10:30 AM, with the funeral service following at 12:00 PM with Rev. Darrell Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the service the family will receive guest at Mr. Kinley's residence on Chapel Wood Rd. in Denton.

Born on February 7, 1954, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Joseph "Joe" Roosevelt Kinley and late Iva Ruth Summey Kinley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stephen, Harold, Don, and James Kinley, as well as his sister Ruth Ann Kinney.

Surviving are his daughter, Julia Kinley Dail; his sons, Jeremiah Charles Kinley and his wife Candi, and Jacob Raymond Kinley; grandchildren,Molly Dail, Charles "Charlie" Dail, Eli Kinley, and Eliot Kinley.

Winfred is also survived by his brother, Larry Kinley and his wife Barbara; his sisters, Helen Shelly and Rebecca "Becky" Lanier and her husband Jeff.


Mr. Kinley’s grandmother is Elsie Briles Summey (m)
Also five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (p)

Cheryl Ann Todd Norris

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Todd Norris, 81, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Brookdale Retirement Center of Lexington.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Kirk Tutterow officiating. Interment will follow at the Norris Family Cemetery in Hurdle Mills, NC. The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

She was born on October 25, 1944 in Alamance County, NC to Daniel Edward “Pete” Todd and Norma Lee Farlow Todd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lane Norris on September 13, 2015, whom she married on December 12, 1964; and her brother, Daniel Todd, II.

Surviving is her son, William Lane Norris and wife Wendy of Thomasville; her daughter, Kelly Susan Norris of Thomasville; and two grandchildren, Claire Norris Prevatte and husband Ayden and Blake Holder Norris, all of Thomasville.

Five generations back to Martha Briles Farlow

Dolores Long Briles

Dolores Long Briles, age 91, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home in Bainbridge, Georgia.

A private, family service will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dolores Long was born June 22, 1934, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Clarence Bernard Long and Willie Irene Robertson Long. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larence Dee 'Larry" Briles Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Briles, and brother, Michael Long.

Dolores is survived by her daughters, Julie Hawkins (Bill) of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Amy Briles of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Michael Grosh and Danielle Wilkinson (Michael); great-grandsons, Freddy and Ethan Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Beverly Parks; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Arthur Dale Loflin

Arthur Dale Loflin, 68, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away on November 23, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 2:00pm at Pugh Funeral Homes Chapel, 600 S Main St, Randleman, NC 27317.

Arthur was preceded in death by his father Arthur Loflin, brother Rickie Loflin and sister Teresa Haithcox. 

He is survived by his son Josh Loflin (Veronica), mother Shirley Griffin, grandchildren Cohen and Ava Loflin, brother Scott Loflin (Rachel), and a few nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Elizabeth Briles Laughlin

Roger Daniel Briles

Roger Daniel Briles, 79, of Belews Creek, passed away on November 20, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, 2715 Darrow Road, Walkertown. The family will receive friends Friday, November 28, from 5:00 – 7:00 at Hayworth Miller, Kernersville Chapel, 3950 Macy Grove Road.

Born on January 14, 1946 to the late Fred and Melba Briles.

Surviving: his children, Carol (Jeff) Abercrombie, and Bradley (Angie) Briles. He was known as “Pops” to Blake Briles, currently serving in the USMC stationed in Twentynine Palms, CA; Wesley Briles and his friend, Alley Jagger; Jackson Abercrombie, JB Abercrombie, Ella Abercrombie, Max Abercrombie, Mallory Michael, and Dylan Michael. He is survived by three sisters, Rebecca Briles Tuttle-Miller, Ruth Briles Spaugh, and Martha Briles Hemrick-Pace; a companion, Cathy Michael, her son, Brandon (Angela) Michael; his former wife, Pan Briles, who remained a good friend; and Ron Liner, his life-long pal.

Homer Ray Kinley

Greensboro – Homer Ray Kinley, 89, passed Friday, November 14, 2025, from Hospice Home at High Point.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18th, at Fairfield Community Church Cemetery at 1505 NC-62 in High Point. Pastor Rich Tuttle will officiate the service. The family will greet friends following the service.

Born on September 24, 1936, to the late Homer Cicero Kinley and Minnie Lou Willard Kinley. In addition to his parents a sister, Louise Seagraves and a brother, Johnny Kinley preceded him in death.

US Army Veteran.

Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Brenda Campbell Kinley (m. July 31, 1958); sons, Kyle Kinley of Greensboro, Kevin Kinley (Paula) of Greensboro, Kirk Kinley (Vilma) of Denton; brother, Benny Kinley; grandchildren, Matthew Kinley (Heather), Campbell Kinley (fiancé Lucas Hicks) Marcus Kinley; great-grandchildren, Jett and Austin Kinley. 

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Jerry Dean Briles

Jerry Dean Briles, age 77, passed away on October 28, 2025.

A visitation at the Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax, Iowa, will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 1-4 PM with family present. No funeral will be held per his request, but a private family burial will be held in Waveland Cemetery in Prairie City.

Born on October 23, 1948, to the late Herschel “Pete” and Wilma (Telfer) Briles. 

He married Sharon Kay Bell on August 31, 1968. They have 2 sons, Brian Dean (the late Stacey) and Kurt Alan (Alicia), and four grandchildren, Joslin, Brooke, Brody, and Kinsley Briles.

Surviving include his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon, his two sons and daughter-in-law, his four grandchildren, his two brothers Jim (Judy) and Randy (Polly).

Byron Chester Farlow

Byron Chester Farlow passed Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025.

 
Visitation and service will be Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 1:15pm at Marlboro Friends Meeting in Sophia, NC.

 
Born March 2, 1932, the son of Frank M. Farlow and Nora Stout Farlow.

 
Byron was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Davis Farlow (m. January 17, 1953), his parents, brothers Maurice and Bryce Farlow and sisters Hazel Braun and Geraldine Haithcock.

 
He is survived by his daughters Denise Jones and Debbie Surratt, son-in-law Scott Surratt, “daughter” Alicia Yee Perez, grandchildren Lindsey Sommers (Chris), Tyler Surratt, Tara Gainey (Addison), Ben Jones (Lisa), Blair Bresson (Joey), and four awesome great grandchildren, Charlotte and Eliza Gainey, Arlo Jones and Henry Byron Bresson.

 
He is also survived by his brother Michael Farlow, nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Mary Briles Pearce
 

Keith Miller

Keith Miller, passed away on October 21st, 2025 at the age of 80.

A private family graveside service will be held Sunday, October 26th at 2:00pm at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home at Thomasville from 12:00pm - 1:30pm.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Dora Peace Miller; his father, William Walker Miller; and his sister, Beverly Miller Kirby of Gastonia, NC. US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Keith is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Linda Hedrick Miller; his beloved children, Lisa Miller Sexton and her husband Jeff Sexton, along with their daughter Emilie Sexton; Alanna Miller Thornbury and her husband Neil Thornbury, and their children Reece Thornbury and Walker Thornbury; and Jessica Miller Clem and her husband Eric Clem, and their children Blake Clem, and twins, Josie and Elle Clem. He also leaves behind cherished nieces, Melanie Splawn and her husband Scott of Gastonia, and Windy Gibson and her husband David of Cherryville.

Mr. Miller's great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller

Clifford Briles

Clifford O. Briles, 85, passed away on October 7, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Born May 26, 1940 to the late Charles Briles and the late Marguerite (nee Hansen); Clifford was a Navy veteran. 

Preceded in death by his brother Charles (Nancy) and the late Carol Briles McHale.

Surviving, his children: Erin (Chris), Cara (Jeff) and the late Douglas (AImee);  grandchildren, Emma, Hannah, Kirsten, Rachel, Claire and Tyler; great grandfather of Benjamin; many nieces and nephews. 

Betty Kinley Shackelford

Betty Kinley Shackelford, 79, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Funeral Services, 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Jordan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ramseur with Rev. Chris Smith officiating. Visitation, 6 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur.

Burial, Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Native of Randolph County, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Shackelford, her son, Shanon Dale Shackelford, her parents, Lester and Roxie Wall Kinley, and her brother, William Eugene Kinley.

Survivors: son, Brian Lane Shackelford and wife Kim, of Asheboro, sister, Sharon Jane Jones, of High Point, brother, Wayne Kinley and wife Samantha, of High Point, grandchildren, Zachary Clark and wife Caroline, Payton Beeson and husband Christian, Ashley Garbarz and husband Michael, Parker Shackelford, Hunter Shackelford, great-grandchild, Wylder Beeson.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Cathy Sharon Brower Schober-Briles

Cathy Sharon Brower Schober-Briles, 73, of Trinity, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home.

A private graveside service will be held at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Born on September 9, 1952, in Annapolis, Maryland. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Franklin Brower; and daughter, Jennifer Leigh Schober.

She is survived by her husband, Don Briles of the home; mother, Dorothy Floyd Brower; brothers, Baxter Brower and wife Deborah, Foster Brower and wife Debbie; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Chris and Emily Hancock, grandchildren, Jordan Pruitt and fiancé Chris Tyson, Gabriel Hancock; and great grandchild, Jacob Tyson.

Samuel Tex Hoover

Samuel Tex Hoover of Randleman, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

There will be a funeral service for Tex on Saturday, October 4th, at Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro, NC at 2:00 p.m. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, October 3rd, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro after the service.

Preceding Tex in death are his wife, Nancy Luck Hoover, his parents, Wade and Ina Hoover, his brother, Tommy Hoover, and his sisters, Bonnie Barfield and Cathy Robbins.

Surviving are his brother, David (Rhonda) Hoover, Asheboro, and Rick (Rebecca Cranford) Hoover, Asheboro, sister, Judy (Greg) Hamilton of Asheboro, his stepdaughters, Sheryl (Tom) Pugh, Randleman, Tonya Cain, Randleman, Rhonda (Ronnie) Allred, Randleman. His grandchildren, Shay Coble (Greensboro), Aaron Cain (Martinsville, VA), Taylor Ingold (Level Cross), Stormy Jones (Level Cross), Joshua (Jeff Costa) Pugh, Jordan (Felicia) Pugh, Sara (Kenneth) Johnson, Amanda Allred. His great grandchildren, Brayden Mason, Remi Johnson, Zeva Pugh, Jasper Pugh, Hollis, Grayson, Brantley, Keegan, Titus, and Asher.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Reva Snider Young

Reva Snider Young, 95, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Sunday night, September 28, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral will be held the following day, September 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Hedrick’s Grove UCC, officiated by Rev. William Sowers and Rev. Alex Nance, with burial concluding the services in the church cemetery.

Reva was born on April 13, 1930, in Davidson County, to the late David Harris Snider and Algene Velera Snider. 

Preceded in death by her husband, Ray Von Young; son, Gene Ray Young; daughter, Vonetta Floyd; brother, David Allen Snider; and sister, Joyce Young.

Surviving are daughter, Regina Humphrey (Tony Tysinger), of Lexington; sister, Teresa Smith Franks (Terry), of Trinity; six grandchildren, Marty Floyd (Audrey), Shane Floyd (Michelle), Ashley Young, Kevin Young (Kallie), Cassie Miller (Chris), Chad Coppley (Angela); fourteen great grandchildren, Zachary and Dillon Floyd, Jessica and Austin Floyd, Hayden and Kylee Coppley, Tyler, Chase, Riley Miller, and Kayla, Gene, Ciara Young, and Kenslie and Kaden Young; great great grandchild, Asher Miller; and special roommate, Linda Dillard.

Mrs. Young's great, grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins.

Kathy Dianne Kinley Patty

Kathy Patty, age 71, of Archdale, North Carolina, passed away at home on September 21, 2025.

A memorial service celebrating Kathy’s life will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, NC.

Kathy was born on July 10, 1954, in High Point, NC, to the late Lossie Belle Brann Kinley and George Bulla Kinley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved maternal grandfather, Robert Nickey Brann; her brother, Nickey Cicero Kinley; husband, Darrell Patty. In 1972, she married Johnny Wayne Floyd, Sr.

Kathy is survived by her three children, Angela Marie Watts, Johnny Wayne Floyd Jr., and Paul Harrison Floyd. Grandchildren; Jacob, Jackson, Brittany, Colton, Ryan, Haleigh, and Haven, and was blessed with six great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her devoted siblings: Martha Bernice Gray (Larry), Judy Gayle Canter (Melvin), George Terry Kinley (Bessie), Barbara Ann Atkins (Kenneth), Dee Lois Holt, Lisa Karen Roberts (Danny), Velvet Loretta Walker (Tommy), Glenn Adams Kinley (Carolyn), and Kimberly Dawn Bryan (Randy). 


Five generations to Nancy Briles Kindley

Floyd Nathan Briles

 Floyd Nathan Briles, passed August 31, 2025, at the age of 77. 

A Celebration of Life and visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Addison Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Houston National Cemetery, with Pastor Marty Burroughs officiating.

Floyd was born on December 8, 1947, in Houston, Texas, to Barbara Ann and Robert Nathan Briles. US Army, Vietnam Veteran.

On January 8, 1993, Floyd married Sarah Beth Webb, and together they made their home in Spring, Texas, sharing 20 years of marriage. He was also a devoted father to his two daughters from his former wife, Cathy Mae Griffin. 

He is survived by his daughters, Heather Renea Rodriguez and Stefanie Nicole Briles; his son-in-law, Daniel Rodriguez, Jr.; his five grandchildren, Nathan, Olivia, Violet, Kaiden, and Levi; and his loyal dog, Clementine. 

Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah Beth Briles; his parents, Barbara Ann and Robert Nathan Briles; his sister, Julie Ann Briles; and his brothers, Julian Floren, Robert Morgan “Robbie,” and David Wayne Briles. 

Elizabeth “Betty” Briles

Elizabeth A. Briles (nee Quigg) age 81, resident of Franklinville, N.J. passed away at her home on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Wake: on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the R.C. Church of the Nativity, 2677 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322. Funeral mass will be on Monday at 11:15 AM at the church. Entombment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Franklin Township, N.J.

Born on February 9, 1944, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William and Alice Quigg.

Surviving, her husband Robert Briles, wed on May 20, 1967. Children, Robert and his wife Michelle, Kevin and his wife Kimberley, Timothy and his wife Kristy, and Kristine and her husband Sean. Grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kevin Jr., Jacob, Robert, Shannon, Kacey, Patrick, and Conor.

Denny Briles

Dennis "Denny" Briles, 72, of Lewis, Iowa, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Open visitation, with no family present, will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28th and Friday, August 29th at Roland Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, August 30th at the Lewis Community Center. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Lewis.

Dennis Ray was born on May 10, 1953, in Atlantic, Iowa, the son of Raymond Lloyd and Nellie (Williams) Briles. On October 14, 1973, he married Deborah Krueger at the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, Iowa.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Nellie Briles; father-in-law, Lyle Krueger; grandchildren in infancy, Rygel Marcus and Chiana Elizabeth; sister, Shirley Anderson; brother-in-law, Phil Anderson; sister-in-law, DeLila "De" Briles; and niece and nephew in infancy, Zoey and Zeek Peterson.


Denny is survived by his wife of 51 years, Debbie Briles; children, Stephanie (Christopher) Cox, Tricia Briles, and Steven Briles; grandchildren, Taylor (Kyrstin), Blake, Ember, River, and Cheraya; great-granddaughter, Teagan; sister, Donna (Joe) Eblen; brother, Melvin (Connie) Briles; mother-in-law, Marilyn Stein; his four-legged friend, Dollie; and many extended family and friends.

Willie" Bill" Lee Albertson

Willie" Bill" Lee Albertson, age 79, of Trinity, North Carolina passed Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations of High Point, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Cemetery of High Point, NC.

Bill was born June 8, 1946, in Guilford County; a son of the late Robert Glenn Albertson and Dorothy Elizabeth Robbins. 

Preceded Bill's death are his three sisters; Josephine, Shirley and Lucille and two brothers; Robert and Don.

Surviving to cherish Bill's life are his wife of 50 years, Kay Albertson, his daughter, Angela Albertson, three sisters; Ann, Georgia and Frances and one brother; Frank and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Albertson's great grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins

Connie Louise Parrish

Connie Louise Parrish, 59, of Asheboro passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Connie was born August 5, 1965 in Guilford County to the late Dugan Parrish and Carol Haney Parrish. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas Parrish.

Surviving is her daughter, Stacey Tanner and husband Shane; one son, Marcus Deweese; two granddaughters, Kailee Tanner and Addyson Tanner; her aunt, Dot Bradshaw. She also leaves behind her best friend, Linda Meinders.

JC Green and Sons is handling the arrangements.

Six generations to Charity Briles Pierce

Toby David Briles

Toby David Briles was born June 19, 1967, in Richardson, TX and passed on July 13, 2025, at 58 years of age.

An informal celebration of life on August 2, 2025, at 1:30pm. at 15263 E. St. Hwy 21, Bryan TX 77808.

Toby is survived by his sister, Gayla Briles, nieces Jennifer, Marisa and Kalynn and his nephews-in-law Cody and Alvino.

He is preceded in death by his parents Tobe and Nancy Briles and siblings, Cynthia and Jeffrey Briles.

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Barry Spencer Zachary Dies

Mr. Barry Spencer Zachary, 78, resident of Archdale, died July 9, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, at Marlboro Friends Meeting in Sophia with Ray Luther officiating. Visitation will immediately follow the service. Memorials may be directed to the Marlboro Friends Meeting at 2668 Marlboro Church Rd. Sophia, NC 27350.

He was born April 25, 1947, in High Point, NC, a son to Marler M. and Geraldine Marie Spencer Zachary. 

On August 23, 1969 he married the former Janice Briles who survives of the residence. Also surviving is his mother, Geraldine "Gerry" Zachary of High Point; his two sons, Todd Zachary (Karen) of Davidson and Brandon Zachary (Mandy) of Trinity; two brothers, Gary Zachary (Jeritta) of High Point and Rick Zachary of Thomasville; a sister, Marla Mullis (Gary) of Matthews; six grandchildren, Kirstin, Brianna, Kyndall, Yancey, Spencer and Ella Grace; and three great grandchildren, Raelynn, Landon and Eli.


Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is assisting the family.

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Melissa Jane Briles Rich

Melissa Jane Briles Rich, age 48, of Asheboro passed away on July 2, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of Melissa’s life will be held at a later date.

Melissa was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 21, 1976. 

She is survived by her mother, Beverly Capps Allred of the home; father, William Briles, Jr. of Kentucky; brother, William “Billy” Briles of Kentucky; and sisters, Serena Williams and Crystal Briles both of Asheboro.

Oaklee Mae Blayton

Oaklee Mae Blayton, born and passed on June 26, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky.

 
A Memorial Gathering will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Her Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm on Friday, at the funeral home.

Preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Dorothy Briles and Dorothy White; great-grandfather, Walter Briles; and uncle, Carrington Griffin.

 
Surviving: her parents, Haylee Briles and Trevor Blayton, her sisters, Campbell Daniel, Aurora Green, and Sofie Green. Her grandparents, Amy Briles and Jamie Benock, Tammy Blayton-Jackson and Bubba Blayton, She is also survived by her great-grandparents, Kathy Crady, Charles "Dale" & Patty Mann, Marilyn & Henry Benock, and Maurice & Sandra Blayton.

Note: The above listing is not part of Conrad & Margaret Rush Briles lineage. (Via Hans Jacob Breyal Broyles, his brother).

Dorcas Roella Ward Workman

Mrs. Dorcas Roella Ward Workman, 96, of Thomasville, passed on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at The Gray Brier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM at New Beginnings United Methodist Church, 609 Liberty Dr. Thomasville, NC with Rev. Jerry Webb and Rev. Allen Hale officiating. Inurnment will follow the service in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville.

She was born on July 15, 1928 in Davidson County, NC to Henry Beecher Ward and Addie Miller Ward.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Eulan Workman on January 10, 2000; her two brothers, Beecher Ward and Dolan Ward; and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Ann Halker Workman.

Surviving is her son, Charles Workman and wife Tammy of Thomasville; one grandson, Chad Ryan Workman and wife Kelly of Louisville, KY: one step-granddaughter, Fallon Blackburn and Ian of Archdale; great-granddaughter, Davis Workman of Louisville, KY; special cousins and numerous nieces and nephews, who she loved very much.

Her grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller 

Shelia Ray Hulin Bess

Shelia Ray Hulin Bess, 65, of Lexington passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Shelia was born May 14, 1960 in Guilford County to the late Clayton Hulin and Alreta Snider Hulin.

Surviving is her son, Nathan Bess and wife Lindsay; one brother, Harold Hulin and wife Debbie; and one grandson, Chase Bess.


Mrs. Bess grandmother is Josie Briles Hulin

Darlene Kindley Smith

Darlene Kindley Smith passed at her home on May 18, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Bethel Friends Meeting Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor John Gunter and Pastor Ricky Sessoms officiating.

Born September 1, 1940, in Randolph County, NC, Darlene was the daughter of the late Armal Thomas Kindley and Wilma Rush Kindley.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Snith; brother, Thomas Ray Kindley.

Survivors include her daughter, Dedie Weaver; son, Darin Smith (Kimberly); sisters, Beatrice Pierce, Nelia Ann Kennedy, Voncil Bescher, Reba Grubb (Ronnie), Wanda Teague (JT), Jane Yates; sister-in-law, Margaret Kindley; grandchildren, Aaron Weaver, Allison Weaver, Tanner Smith, and Curtis Smith.
Her great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles

Jerry Franklin Parrish

Jerry Franklin Parrish, age 62, passed away on May 17, 2025, in Randolph County.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service chapel, with Mr. Phillip Steed officiating.

He was born on September 18, 1962, in Davidson County to the late Arris and Bessie Hulin Parrish.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Rhonda Snider Parrish; his daughter, Amanda Parrish, and her husband, Matthew Zorn; and his stepdaughter, Khoadie Marie Dunn, and her boyfriend, Trevor Staley. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Lexi Parrish and Brantley Zorn, along with his step-grandchild, Emory Rose Staley. Jerry leaves behind his devoted sister, Rita P. Steed, and her husband, Phillip, as well as his former wife, Dina S. Parrish Pirt. Many aunts and uncles.

Five generations back to Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins.

Lori Rachele Sartore-Briles

Lori Rachele Sartore-Briles, 63, passed away on May 1, 2025.

A private memorial will be held by her family to honor her life.

 
Born on July 21, 1961. Pre-deceased by her mother, Barbara Faye Jones-Russell and her father, Raymond Sartore.

Surviving: her husband, Maynard Briles, son, Steven Black. Her granddaughters, Aaryana and Ava Black; sister, Lisa Wolfe, younger brother, Steve Sartore, and her nephews, Noah, Abram, Jonah, and Sam Sartore.

Julia (Judy) Snider Wiley

Julia (Judy) Snider Wiley, 94, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2025 at Pennybyrn.

A funeral service for Judy will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10 AM at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, 976 Phillips Avenue, High Point, NC. Rev. Brian Matherlee and Rev. David Emery will officiate. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 PM to 8 PM on Friday, May 9,2025.

Judy was born October 25, 1930, in High Point to the late Ernest Monroe Snider and Ressie Kinley Snider.

On December 22,1950 she married Thomas M. Wiley, Sr. They were married sixty-nine years until Tommy's death on March 28, 2020.

Surviving are her daughter Lynda Wiley Wright (Rocky), her loving sister Ernestine Hayworth, her granddaughter Laura Maness, her daughter-in-law Joann Wiley, her granddaughter-in-law Detra Morgan (Colt), great-grandchildren and three nieces. She also had a bonus daughter Phyllis Pierce who worked with Tom and Judy for many years. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son Thomas (Tim) M. Wiley, Jr., son-in-law Roger McHenry, and grandson R. Brian McHenry.

Her grandmother is Queen Briles Kindley

Neva Ann Briles

Neva Ann Briles, age 78, died on April 29, 2025 in the Lexington Memorial Hospital in Davidson County, N.C.

There will be no formal services.

Neva was born to Wade Cecil and Vermutus King Briles in Asheboro, N.C. Neva was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and younger sister Candace Dawn Briles.

She is survived by three sisters: Lucy (Joe) Lamb of Asheboro, Cecelia Eanes of Dobson, Ginger Briles of Kernersville, and brother Troy Briles, as well as several nieces and nephews, and dear friends Linda, Alex and Brenda.

Debbie Bowman Thompson

 

Debra “Debbie” Bowman Thompson, 72, of Sophia, passed away in her home, Friday morning, May 2, 2025, in Sophia, NC. 

Service: Why Not Wesleyan Church in Seagrove (1402 NC-705) on Wednesday, May 7th at 11:00am.

The daughter of Allen Millikan Bowman and the late Lalah Marie Rush Bowman, Debbie was born December 31, 1952, at Randolph Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lalah Marie Rush Bowman. She is survived by her father, Allen Millikan Bowman; husband, Michael “Mike” Ray Thompson of Sophia; sister, Beverly Bowman Hunt and husband Tom of Trinity; brother, James Allen Bowman and wife Ginger of Sophia; daughter, Angela Thompson Rowland and husband Mike of Pinehurst; son, Michael Leroy Thompson II and wife Ashley of Lexington; grandchildren: Madeline Rowland Nelson and husband Joshua of Pinehurst; Michael Clark Rowland III and fiancé Alexis Smith of Pinehurst; Michaela Marie Rowland of Pinehurst, Matthew Charles Rowland of Pinehurst, Megan Denise Rowland of Pinehurst, Miranda Ann Rowland of Pinehurst, Mitchell Cash Rowland of Pinehurst, Brooklyn Alexandria Thompson of Lexington, Michael LeRoy Thompson III of Lexington; great grandchild, Lalah Olivia Nelson of Pinehurst; and stepdaughter, Kristy Thompson Flowers; along with many other loving family members in Randolph County.

Her great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller.

Joy Ruth Briles Small

Joy Ruth Briles Small, 93, of Randleman passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Graveside services will be Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, at Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born September 14, 1931 in Randolph County, NC to Flake Armfield Briles and Edna Pauline Williams Briles. She is preceded in death by her husband, son, and several brothers and sisters.

Ruth is survived by her daughter-in-law, Helen Small; brother, Harold Briles of Trinity; sisters, Bertie Lemmonds of Pleasant Garden, Mary Lou Kindley of Lexington, and Barbara Briles of Julian.

Databases Updated

 Databases have been updated

Samuel P. Briles

Samuel P. Briles, age 75, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of So. Mpls, passed away on Feb 2, 2025. 

Inurnment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery 1:00, April 9, 2025.

Served in the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Arlene, and brother Scott. Survived by siblings Daniel (Carol), Janice (Mickey) Mickelson, Russell (Nam Hui), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Note: Notice was posted on April 6, 2025. 

Thomas Nathaniel Adams

Thomas Nathaniel Adams, 85, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Mountain Vista Health Park.

A funeral service for Thomas will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Higgins and Rev. Sandy Young officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:30 until 2:00 PM at Fairview United Methodist Church prior to the service.

Born in Davidson County on November 12, 1939, he was the son of Earlie Adams and Sallie Ann Kearns Adams. Veteran, United States Army. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Haydee Torres Adams, and a sister, Nancy A. Dunn.

He is survived by his sisters, Rebecca Rivero of Winston Salem, Diane Bell (Curtis) of Kernersville, and Rosa Melton (James) of Angier.

Five generations to Nancy Briles Kindley

Funeral Home Name Changed

The BIN has learned of a name change for a funeral home in North Carolina


Davie Burial and Cremation of Lexington, located at 1403 South Main St. Lexington, NC is now Affordable Funerals and Cremations of Davidson County.

We are waiting on confirmation of the change. Web site still shows Davie...

Mary Lou Briles

Mary Lou Briles, 87, passed away March 3, 2025.

The family will greet friends Monday, March 10, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mary Lou was born March 19, 1937 in Des Moines to DL and Thelma (Dawson) Brubaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, DL and Thelma Brubaker and her brother, Darrell Brubaker.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of almost 70 years, Marvin Briles; children, Stephen (Christina) Briles, John (Penni) Briles and Ellyn Briles; grandchildren, Benjamin (Taylor), Collin, Danielle and Darian; great-grandchildren, Emmett and Ellie; and her brother, Bill Brubaker.