Dawnevyn "Don" Paul Briles, 84, of Shrewsbury, departed this life Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following a long illness. Per his request, cremation has been honored and a small gathering with immediate family will be held at a later date. Born August 1, 1934, in Lincoln County. In addition to his wife, Lois, he was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mary Briles; daughter, Stephanie Briles; brothers, Dennis and Beryl Briles; and son-in-law, Mark Shannon. Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Melody Shannon of Charleston; son, Brian Briles of Shrewsbury and fiance, Amanda Merrill; grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Sanchez of Oak Hill, Cory Sanchez of Morgantown, Cameron Bays of Tornado; step-granddaughter, Courtney Shannon of Philadelphia; sister, Loretta Hannigan of Shrewsbury; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
