David Wayne Serio

David Wayne Serio, loving husband and son, passed away Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019 at the age of 59. Resident of Pitman, New Jersey he was born Feb 4, 1959 in Bristol Pa to Samuel F Serio and Evelyn Torkelsen.  He married Janet McEwen on May 18, 1984 in Levittown, PA., who survives. Preceded in death by his brother Samuel Allen Serio and grandparents (Virginia Dare Briles). Survived by his wife and parents; his father’s loving wife Barbara of 40yrs. and close relatives.

Dawnevyn "Don" Paul Briles

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.

Rev. Warren "Barney" Pierce

Rev. Warren "Barney" Allen Pierce, 97, resident of Trinity, died January 8, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting with Pastor Dave Mercadante officiating. Interment will follow in the meeting cemetery. Following the interment, friends are invited to a time of songs, stories and sentiments and a "carry in meal" at the meeting fellowship hall. Born January 12, 1921 in Randolph County, a son to Harvey and Tressie Robbins Pierce. In 1948, he married the former Frances Bean who preceded him in death in 2005. He was also preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. Surviving are two daughters, Gaye Willard and husband Eddie of Trinity and Janice Spainhour of Trinity; two sisters, Peggy Pugh and husband Arnold of Trinity and Nora Lee Myers and husband Paul of Altamonte Springs, FL; and six grandchildren, Kimberly Radford of Durham, Jason Radford and wife Ashely of Durham, Kelly Parker and husband David of Durham, Jonathan Spainhour of Vancouver British Columbia, Christi Anna Coats and husband Michael of Fort Hood, TX and Jeremy Spainhour and wife Keldy of Silverdale, WA.

Mr. Pierce's great grandmother is Elizabeth Briles Robbins 

Charles "Wayne" Summey Dies

Mr. Charles "Wayne" Summey, 73, of Lexington passed away Saturday January 5, 2019. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Denton Wesleyan Church with Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville on Tuesday January 8, 2019 evening from 6:00-8:00PM. Born June 18, 1945 to the late Lee Summey and Lois Gordon Summey in Randolph County. Preceded in death by one brother, Billy Ray Summey. Surviving is his loving wife of 54 years, Brenda Floyd Summey of the home; one daughter, Angela Summey Owens and husband Neil of Lexington; two grandchildren, Preston Owens and Aneil Owens; one brother, Kenneth Lee Summey and wife Patsy of Thomasville; one sister, Kathy Summey Ernest and husband Jim of Myrtle Beach, SC.; he also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.

Mr. Summey's grandmother is Elsie Briles Summey

John Manley Briles Jr.

John Manley Briles, Jr., of Ramseur, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ramseur from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 4, 2019, at First Christian Church; Rev. Garry Arnett officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur. Native of Randolph County, Mr. Briles was preceded in death by his parents, John Manley Briles, Sr. and Pearl Henson Briles. Survivors: wife, Josephine "Jo" Hemphill Briles, of the home, sons, John Manley Briles, III, and wife, Alison, of Asheboro, Justin Aaron Briles, and wife, Tyra, of Archdale, sisters, Elsie Reeder, of Greensboro, Mildred Nance, of Ramseur, brother, Wayne Briles, of Ramseur, grandchildren, Aaron Briles, Haley Briles, Mason Briles, Isla Briles. 

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Tina Ann Briles McDonald

 

Tina Ann Briles McDonald passed away on September 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. No formal services and Mrs. McDonald was cremated.

Born July 3, 1966 in Cary, North Carolina to the late Howard Gary "Pug" Briles and Nellie Mae Disher Briles. Surviving is her son Preston Briles, sisters Teresa Briles Thrift and Melanie Briles. 

Gladys Hill Briles

Gladys Hill Briles, age 88, of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away at her home on February 1, 2018. A service to celebrate Gladys'life will be held on Tuesday, February 6th, at 2 pm, in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with Pastor Carl Pulliam and Mrs. Rita Briles officiating. Interment will follow in Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:45 until 1:45 pm at the funeral home.

Born on March 10, 1929, in Bladen County, North Carolina to the late William and Estelle Hill. In addition to her parents and husband Wallace E Briles (m.November 20, 1948), Gladys is preceded in death by her brother, William "Bill" Hill, her son, William "Paul" Briles, and her grandson, Laine Philip Moore. She is survived by her loving sister and caretaker, Evelyn Hill Hester, of Trinity, N.C.; her son and caretaker, Wallace E. "Gene" Briles, of Archdale, N.C.; her daughter and son-in-law, Joseph and Ollie Ward Thompson of Hebron, MD; her daughter, Patricia Briles of Salisbury, MD; and her daughter-in law, Rita Briles, of Largo, FL. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Janice Zachary of Archdale, N.C., and Mary Carol Forkner of Asheboro, N.C. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Glenn Briles (Julie), Jeannie Scott (Billy), Dennis Briles, Sarah Edwards (Jason), Adrienne Hamby (Brannon), Samantha Chesley (Tim), AJ Campbell (Heather), Jennifer Hasenei (Tyler), Bradley Moore, Belle Moore and 22 great grandchildren.

Dolores "Dee" Ann Calhoun Briles

Dolores "Dee" Ann Calhoun Briles, 83, passed away January 30, 2018. Services will be at Arlington United Methodist Church (1820 Arlington Road) visitation for public will be from 4-8 pm on Friday February 2nd and church service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday February 3rd . Rev. Robert Ostermier, former pastor and friend will be the officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla following the church service.

 Born on July 18, 1934 in Farmers City, Illinois. She was the daughter of Glen and Mary Brooks Calhoun. Dee is survived by her husband John Briles to whom she has been married to for 60 years. The family included two sons Kevin (Terri) and Craig (Marci), the pride and loves of her life. In addition to her sons are her grandchildren; Travis, Josh, Ben, Nick, Max, Jona, Mackenzie and Brandi (Shawn Langley). Then she found room to love the three great grandchildren Nick, Brenna and Ryan Langley. Also surviving is her sister-in-law Jo Calhoun of Georgetown, Texas. Preceded in death by her siblings; Wes (Genva), Warren (Helen) and Glen D and Pauline (John) Howes