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. 

Pamela Diane Briles Lighthall

Pamela D Lighthall of Wichita Falls, Texas passed September 26, 2026.

Mrs. Lightall was born on July 28, 1949.

No further information is available.


Mrs. Lighthall is the daughter of William Lee & Marianne Morris Briles.

Sanford Milton Suggs Jr.

Sanford Milton “Monk” Suggs, Jr. 86, of Thomasville passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:00AM at the J.C. Green and Sons Chapel in Thomasville. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the funeral home.

Born December 6, 1939, the son of the late Sanford Milton Suggs, Sr. and Ruth Marion Parrish Suggs in Guilford County.

In addition to his parents, Monk was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsieohn Suggs Stewart and Mable Suggs Arney.


Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years, Freida Albright Suggs of the home; children, Terri Ward (Kevin) of Lexington, Marlon Suggs (Elizabeth Taylor) of Greensboro, Tressi Suggs of Thomasville, John Suggs (Tracy) of Woodleaf; sisters, Marlene Suggs Ritchie, Barbara Suggs Faircloth (Dale); grandchildren, Jenny Ruth Ward Burkhart, Joe Daniel Ward, Whitney Dawn Suggs O’Neal, Jessie Lee Slaven Sheffield, Katie Jo Slaven, Weston Dean Suggs, Wyatt Sanford Suggs, Ben Sanford Suggs, Ally Jill Suggs, Courtney Ann Smith Neeley; and several great-grandchildren.

Five generations back to Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins

Reinhard Kurt Manfred Stegemann Jr.

Reinhard Kurt Manfred Stegemann Jr. age 46, of Columbus, passed away at his home on September 21, 2026.

Family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2026, at O. R. Woodyard South Chapel, 1346 S. High Street, from 3 to 6 pm.

Born, August 26, 1980 to Reinhard & Bonnie Sue Briles Stegemann. US Army Veteran and Eagle Scout.

He is preceded in death by grandparents; Walter and Hazel Briles; Elfvieda Pfeifer and nephew Pedro.

He is survived by his parents; Reinhard and Bonnie Stegemann Sr; twin sister, Rhonda Stegemann; sister, Tara Toyloy. He is also survived by his daughter Danielle (Jace) Haven; grandchildren; Adaline and Lorelai; and numerous family and friends.

Larry Monroe Stout

Larry Monroe Stout passed away on September 22, 2026, at the Randolph Hospice House.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th, from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM at Parks Crossroads Christian Church, followed by funeral services at 3:00 PM officiated by Rev. Todd Nance. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Born on September 25, 1943, in Randolph County, to the late Dwight and Doris Briles Stout.

Mr. Stout is survived by his wife, Linda L. Stout, of their home, daughter, Jamie Stout Fogleman, and her husband Mike, of Liberty; his granddaughter, Blakeley Fogleman Hollingsworth, and her husband Kyle, of Sophia; and his grandson, Dr. Brody Fogleman, and his fiancée Dr. Cristin Grant, of Charleston, SC, and great granddaughter, Vallie Hollingsworth, of Sophia. 

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Earl Edward Briles

Earl Edward Briles of Boise, Idaho passed away September 17, 2026. There are no notices regarding this passing. Bowman Funeral Parlor is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Briles was born to David Andrew and Minnie Genieve Snethen Briles on November 19, 1941.

Thelma Irene Sawyer Hill

Thelma Irene Sawyer Hill, age 96, passed on September 8, 2026 from TerraBella Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Midway Wesleyan Church Cemetery, 331 Worthville Road in Randleman with Rev. Arnold Luther officiating.

Born on August 25, 1930 to Carson and Fannie Pierce Sawyer

Preceded in death by her husband, David Hill, brother Webster Sawyer and sisters, Rachel Dickens and Mildred Sawyer.

She is survived by her children Pamela H. Armour of Waxhaw, NC and Randy Hill (Tanya) of Honor, MI; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and sister Judy Sawyer French (Larry) of Rock Hill, SC.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Ronda Rider Holmes

 

Ronda Rider Holmes, 77, passed Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice Home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Rev. Sandy Young and Rev. Amy Higgins officiating. Interment will follow in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born on September 6, 1948, in Davidson County, to the late Aster Ray Rider, Sr. and Velna Summey Rider.

Surviving; her husband of 51 years, Paul W. Holmes; a brother, Aster (Sonny) Ray Rider, Jr. of Lexington; a niece, Kara Lewis (Alex); a nephew, Harrison Rider; a great-nephew, Oleander Lewis; and a great-niece, Azelea Lewis.

Mrs. Holmes grandmother is Gertrude Briles Summey.

Jessie Franklin Albertson

Jessie Franklin Albertson, 89, passed away on August 22, 2026.

A Graveside Service will be held at Floral Garden Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in High Point, North Carolina on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

Born April 27, 1937, in Randolph County, son of Robert Glenn Albertson and Dorothy Robbins Albertson. Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Surviving; his wife, Jackie Watson Albertson; two sons: Gregory Franklin Albertson and Jonathan Talmadge Albertson; granddaughter, Faith Elizabeth Albertson; two sisters, Anne Albertson Hobson and Francis Albertson White as well as many nieces and nephews.

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

Eleanor Marie Kinley Dunn

Ms. Eleanor Marie Kinley Dunn, 82, of McLeansville, died July 31, 2026 at her home.

Born December 25, 1943 in Guilford County, a daughter to the late Vernon Lee Kinley Sr. and Lottie Marie Reynolds Kinley.

Preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are her daughters, Shay Kielas (Mark) of Greensboro and Rhonda Meeks of McLeansville; a son, Michael Todd Wilson of McLeansville; two sisters, Lou Land of McLeansville and Carolyn Rich of Greensboro; five grandchildren, Ashley Hand, Brittney Meeks, Michael Meeks, Aaron Dabbs (Kelly) and Taylor Dabbs; and seven great grandchildren, Scarlett, Noah, Holden, Myah, Chelsea, Caleb and Leo.

Ms. Dunn’s grandmother is Queen Briles Kindley

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Brenda Kinley Welborn

 Brenda Kinley Welborn, 80, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Colonial Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hollar officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM prior to the service at the church.

Born August 22, 1945, in Davidson County, a daughter of the late Clarence Lee Kinley, Sr. and the late Bessie Black Kinley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Austin Welborn.

Mrs. Welborn survived by her husband, John Austin Welborn of the home; daughter, Deborah Welborn Haynes and husband Ray of Trinity; brothers, Bascom Kinley and wife Jackie of Lexington, and Clarence Kinley, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Lexington; sisters, Judith Loftin of Thomasville, Carol Sigmon of Lexington, and twin sister, Glenda Green and husband Curtis of Lexington; grandchildren, Bradley Haynes, Whitney Welborn, and Kylie Welborn; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Haynes, Brady Hardy, and Braxton Hardy.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley

Jeremy Robert Briles

 

Jeremy Robert Briles, of Palmer, Alaska, passed May 25,2026. 

Born on May 30, 1989, Mr. Briles is survived by his wife, Kylie Briles (m. July 8th, 2011); his sons, Jordan and Jaxon Briles; his daughter, Kinzley Briles and his mother Windy, father Robert Briles.

Predeceased by his grandfathers, George Shoemaker and Richard "Dick" Briles.

Louise Alice B. Briles

Louise Alice Briles passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on July 10, 1934, was a resident of Lincoln, California.

A Memorial Service was held at Lincoln Funeral Home on July 10, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Mrs. Briles was married to the late Robert Marion Briles.

Phillip Norris Key

Phillip Norris Key, 67, of Randleman, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 908 Albemarle Road, with Pastor Landon Flinchum officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 p.m., Monday at Ridge Funeral Home prior to the service.

Born on January 9, 1959, in Randolph County, the son of the late Brady Martin Key and Margaret Briles Key.

 
In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his brother, James Key and sister, Debbie Cox.
Survived by the love of his life, wife of 20 years, Peggy Key; daughter, Kimberly Marie Jarrell (Taylor); several brothers and sisters; grandson, Mason Jarrell and several nieces and nephews.

Erin Briles Wagner

Erin Brenna Briles Wagner, 58, passed away on Monday, June 1st, 2026.

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home in Park Ridge, Illinois

Born November 11, 1967, in Chicago the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Ruchalski Briles. Mrs. wagner was survived by her husband Chris, two daughters, Emma and Hannah, one sister, Cara.


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Roy Allen Briles

Roy Allen Briles, 87, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on May 27th, 2026. 

Visitation will be held at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 East Third St, Bloomington, IN 47401, US, on June 8, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  A memorial service will be held at Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 East Third St, Bloomington, IN 47401, US, on June 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm.

Born in Hobbieville on December 18th, 1938 to parents Ruth (Shoufler) Briles and William Edgar Briles.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth Briles; siblings Harold, Bill, and Carole; and his previous wife, Helen Smith.

Mr. Briles is survived by his loving wife, Lorna (Chandler) Briles; children David ( Rickie Anderson) and Deborah Howard; grandchild Brittany Moser; and great-grandchildren Ava Moser and Everett Moser.

Mr. James Rex Briles

 

It’s with deep regret and sorrow that I announce the passing of my father, James Rex Briles. The Briles Information Network was created in his honor in 1996.  My dad passed this morning in Southmont, NC. 

Mr. James Rex Briles, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home in Southmont, NC.

Per Mr. Briles wishes, there will be no services.

Born, May 2, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to the late Rex & Ivy Black Briles. Growing up in Graham, NC Mr. Briles was an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow and an avid ham radio  operator. 

Mr. Briles was a US Navy Veteran, Petty Officer Second Class/CT-2, stationed in Karamürsel,Turkey and Edzell, Scotland. 

In 1963, Mr. Briles met and married Catherine McGarry Cameron in Montrose, Scotland.

Mr. Briles was an Emmy Award Winning Producer and Director for WFMY Channel 2, from 1963 and retiring in 1999.

Surviving is his wife, Catherine McGarry Briles (Nee Cameron); two sons, James Rex Briles Jr. and his wife Jovanna of Winston-Salem, Rodney Trent Briles of Thomasville; Three grandchildren, Michael Trent Briles and his wife Sarah of Greensboro, Alexandria Parry and her husband Marty of Valdese, and Cameron Jewel Briles of Trinity, NC; One great grandchild, Braylin Briles of Greensboro; One sister, Ellen Machacek and her husband David of Zebulon; one brother, Kevin Garrett of Burlington. 

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Ercel Briles Shue

Mrs. Ercel B. Shue, age 93, of Greensboro, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Camden Health and Rehabilitation.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Guilford Chapel of Forbis and Dick Funeral Service. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Westminster Gardens.

Born on October 3, 1932, in Randolph County to Early Lee Briles and Lyda Moore Briles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest Shue; her son, Ron Shue; her daughter, Jeanette Pletcher; and her granddaughter, Ashley Shue.

She is survived by her son, Ernie Shue of Summerfield, daughter-in-law Karen Shue of Charlotte and son-in-law Craig Pletcher of Ringgold GA; four grandchildren, Nolan Shue, Taylor Shue, Angie Johns, and Dawn Pletcher; and ten great-grandchildren, Whitney and Wesley Johns, Melayna, Maddox, and McCall Maynor, Skyler Lynn Shue, Cali Cole Shue and Barrett William Shue, Jinnah and Lexi Shue.

Heather Briles

Ms. Heather Briles, born on May 21, 1971, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Randolph County.