Paula Brown York

Paula Brown York, 70, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away on October 25, 2026,  

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born on November 8, 1955, to the late Edgar Walker and Iris Miller Walker Gunter

Also preceded in death by her husband, Terry L. York. Paula is survived by her step-children, Angela York-Stanley and Jeffrey L. York.

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

Wendell Thomas Briles

Wendell Thomas Briles, 85, of Asheboro, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2026, at High Rock Baptist Church in Trinity; Pastor Junior Summey officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Born on December 11, 1940, in Randolph County, the son of the late Ernest Sheridan Briles and Ella Mae Younts Briles. 

In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Loflin, Jewel Jordan, Doris Stout; brothers, Dalton Briles, Robert Briles, Gilbert Briles, and Wayne Briles.

Survived by his wife of 66 years, India Trotter Briles of the home; daughter, Karen Briles Adams (Ed) of Asheboro; sister-in-law, Gail Davis (Rick) of Asheboro; nieces, Janet Williams, Phyllis Caviness, Bonnie Blue, Kayla Jordan; several great nieces and one great nephew.

Bonnie Sue (Briles) Stegemann

Bonnie Sue (Briles) Stegemann, age 73, of Columbus, passed away at Grant Hospital on Monday October 5, 2026. 

Family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at O. R. Woodyard South Chapel, 1346 S. High Street, from 2 pm until time of funeral service at 4 pm.

Born December 27, 1952 to the late Walter and Hazel Briles.

She is preceded in death by parents; Walter and Hazel Briles; brothers, Charles and Joe Briles; son, Reinhard Stegemann Jr; grandson, Pedro. 

Survived by husband, Reinhard Stegemann Sr; daughters, Rhonda Stegemann and Tara Toyloy; grandchildren, Joshua Marie, Ashley, Kayla, Ramiro, Jillian, Lillian (Noah), Arthur and Danielle (Jace); and 12 great grandchildren ; siblings, Jim (Margaret) Briles, Joyce (Greg) Fernan and Dan (Daphne) Briles; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.