Ingrid Rochelle Briles

Ingrid Rochelle Briles, 74, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:30 p.m. A small informal memorial service will be held for Ingrid at 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the home of Don and Tammy Novak. All are welcome to attend.

Born in Nevada City, CA on June 9, 1945 to Joseph and Jennie Poirier. Ingrid is survived by; her son, Kevin (45) in Amarillo, her grandchildren, Emily (11) and Micah (10) in Gillette, Wyoming, her Uncle Dave and Aunt Muriel Phy in Pennsylvania, and many other cousins around the country. She was married to David Bruce Briles.

Alan Dale Gentry

Alan Dale Gentry, 63, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Sunday June 14, 2020, at Menorah Medical Center.

Graveside services were Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. 

Born March 19, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, and was adopted May 23, 1957 by Kenneth Neil and Alberta Elizabeth Briles-Gentry. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, brother, Mike; nephew; Tyler Neil; aunt Virginia “Ginny” Gardner; uncle Charles “Chuck” Swensen; aunt and uncle Dorothy and Pat Apgar; mother-in-law, Joanne Fritts; brother-in-law, Doug Dickinson, and his beloved four-legged friends, Mutt, Tiger and KC.

Alan is survived by his wife, Lori Fritts Gentry (m. March 25, 1995), of the home; sister, Elisa Ann Bogert and her husband, Mark; and son, Benjamin “Ben,” of Castle Rock, Colorado; aunt Beverly Swenson, uncle Dan Gardner, aunt and uncle Anna Marie and Benny Darbro; sister-in-law, Wendy Dickinson, and fiancé Rick Feuerborn; nephew Ryan Dickinson and his wife, Holly, and son, Tyden Douglas Dickinson; niece, Amy Dickinson; father-in-law, Ewing Fritts; good friends, Larry and Vernis Flottman, who Alan called Mom #2, and numerous cousins.

Two Arrested for the Murder of Michael Briles

Captain Brian Thiers of the Bradenton Police Department announced earlier this evening that Devante C. Kinsley and Tyler A. Sager are in custody and have been charged with the first degree murder of Michael Briles. Both are being extradited back to Manatee County in Florida to stand trial. 

On Oct. 17, 2019 police in Bradenton, Florida, found 30-year-old Michael Briles dead inside his apartment. After several months of investigation, Bradenton Police, Special Agents from the FBI, the Michigan State Police Emergency Services Team, and the Saginaw Police Department assisted with the investigation and arrest. Tinsley is 27 years old and Sager 21. Evidence from the crime was also located during the arrest of Tinsley and Sager and the motive appears to be robbery. The BIN will keep on top of this story and more! 

Troy Samuel Loflin Dies, Married to Alice Briles

Troy Samuel Loflin, age 89, formerly of Asheboro, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville, NC.

Mr. Loflin will lie in state at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 1:00-5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro with Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Interment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.Born July 19, 1930 the son of Samuel and Pallie Mae Nance Loflin. Native of Randolph, he was married to Alice Ruth Briles who passed in 2010. US Army Veteran. In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Zell Loflin, Vincent Loflin, J.B. Loflin, Hazel Phillips, Beatrice Lambeth, Lois Shoffner and Kate Moore. He is survived by his: daughter and her husband: Janet K. & Barry C. Williams of Statesville, NC; the apple of his eye his granddaughter: Megan Williams of Greensboro, NC; and sister: Juanita Winslow of Denton, NC

Carl “Carlie” Odell Welborn, III, Dies

Carl “Carlie” Odell Welborn, III, 67 of Hannersville Road passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4:00 PM at the J.C. Green and Sons Chapel with Rev. Ray Whittington officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Carlie was born on December 31, 1952 to Carl Odell Welborn, Jr. and Juanita Black Welborn in Davidson County. He was preceded in death by his father, and infant sister, Carol Laure Welborn.

Surviving are his loving wife of 28 years, Marijean May Welborn of the home; his mother, Juanita Welborn of Thomasville; five children, Michael Welborn of Kannapolis, Jennifer Semones (Larry) of Winston Salem, Joe Gregory (Donna) of Archdale, Jim Gregory (Stephanie) of Lexington, Tim Gregory (Chaz) of Lexington; three sisters, Barbara Ramsey (Jim) of Greensboro, Pam Daniels (Jimmy) of Chocowinity, Terri Anderson (Gene) of Thomasville; his mother in law, Alice May of Lexington. Carlie was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Mr. Welborn's great grandmother is Martha Briles Welborn

Lindsy Clark "L.C." Parrish

Lindsy Clark "L.C." Parrish, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur. No services are planned. Mr. Parrish was born in Asheboro on February 4, 1936 to Carl Benjamin and Mary Elizabeth Miller Parrish. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norene Varner Parrish; sons, Bobby Clark Parrish (Janie) of Asheboro, Carr Raymond Parrish (Linda) of Asheboro, Terry Wayne Parrish (Angela) of Asheboro, and David Alan Parrish (Amanda Hasty) of Asheboro; daughter, Janet Parrish Hayden (Joe Hudson) of Trinity; 6 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; sister, Hilda Parrish Robbins of Asheboro; and brother, Max Parrish (Jane) Parrish of Seagrove.

Mr. Parrish's great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller (maternal line) Also seven generations back to Mary Briles Rush (paternal line).

Carol Dawn McCarroll Passes

Carol Dawn McCarroll, 68, of Hartshorne, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa.
Viewing will be on Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in Hartshorne. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorne with Pastor Daniel Miller officiating.
Carol was born on October 31, 1951, in San Diego, California to Walter Lee and Imogene (Briles) Ramey. She married Jewel E. McCarroll on March 23, 1981, in Simi Valley, California. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Jewel E. McCarroll; children, Richard Salie III, Dewayne McCarroll, Monica Johnston, Diana Parsons, David Salie and Amanda McCarroll; bonus sons, Daniel Cowdery and Darren Cowdery; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, George Ramey and Kenneth Ramey; sisters, Loretta Bradley, Josie Peters and Belinda Richardson.

Leona Jean “Jeanie” Briles Cookston

Leona Jean “Jeanie” Briles Cookston, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Jon Anderson Cookston, departed this life Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2020 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. A private graveside service for Mrs. Cookston will be held at the Somerville City Cemetery.

Born December 26, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of the late Worthie Harwood Briles and Leona Hays (Connally) Briles. 

Mrs. Cookston is survived by her daughter, Sherri Shelby (Philip) of Jackson, TN; two grandchildren, Madison Michelle Morris of Jackson, TN and Scott Gregory Morris of Jackson, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Anderson Cookston and her son-in-law, Michael Hiram Morris.

Lorene Briles, 100, Dies

Lorene Doris Tindall Briles, 100, of Des Moines, formerly of Corning, passed Monday, May 4, 2020, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 701 7th St. in Corning. Rev. Andrew Bardole will officiate.

Born March 11, 1920, on a farm in Adams County, the daughter of Charles Esgar and Emma Cordelia (Carr) Tindall In 1949, she married James Briles and raised her family in Corning. That marriage ended in divorce. Preceding in death were her parents; siblings: Jimmy, Vaughn, Clifford and Wanda Lee; daughter Mary; and daughters-in-law Anita and Kathleen.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Dr. Ed Briles (Brenda) of Idaho, Dr. James Briles of Florida, Dr. Tom Briles (Cindy) of Kansas, and her daughter Dory Briles (Jim) of Des Moines. Lorene delighted in her grandchildren: Tyler, Elena, Calvin, Kristen, Curtis, Briles, Lily, Hannah, Kimball, and Pender. Lorene’s other surviving relatives and friends held a special place in her heart, especially her niece Michelle Leonard and her family.

Clara Hoover Smith, 88, Dies

Mrs. Clara Hoover Smith, 88, of Denton passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Pastor Wendyl Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Denton Town Cemetery.

Born September 27, 1931 in Randolph County to the late Duke Hoover and Nora Kinley Hoover. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by 3 brothers; 4 sisters; and one grandson, David Surratt. Surviving are her husband of 70 years, Marshall Smith; daughters, Pansy Hunt (Doug), Donice Loflin (Roger), and Patricia Smith; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 5 step great-grandchildren; 1 great-great- grandchild;  and sister, Wilma Patterson.-Briggs Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith's great grandmother is Nancy Briles Kindley. Also six generations back to Rachel Briles Hoover.