James William Key

James William Key, 66, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

James was born on September 25, 1956 in Randolph County to the late Brady Martin Key and Margaret Briles Key. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Cox.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Key of the home; daughter, Jamie Callicutt (Darryl) of Franklinville; sons, Kevin Key of Asheboro, Mitchell Key (Cheryl) of Trinity; sister, Virginia Foust; brothers, Phillip Key, Roger Key; grandchildren, Riley Key, Gavin Key, Brody Key, Summer Callicutt, Chloe Callicutt; and close family friend, Ramon Torres.

Douglas Clifford “Doug” Briles

Douglas Clifford “Doug” Briles, age 51 of Woodridge, passed away on September 22, 2022.

A visitation will be held at St. Scholastica Parish, 7800 Janes Ave. in Woodridge on Friday, October 7, beginning at 9:30am with a funeral mass at 10am. Private family internment will be at a later date.

Mr. Briles is the son of Clifford and the late Florence Ruchalski Briles. 

Surviving: his wife Aimee Cardamone Briles; son, Tyler; brother of Erin (Chris) Wagner and Cara (Jeff) Zwieschowski; son-in-law of Dr. Joseph and Stephanie “Stevie” Cardamone; brother-in-law of Joe (Melissa), Jim (Kristine) and Tom (Amy) Cardamone; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Andrea Kay Briles Willis

Andrea Kay Briles Willis, age 72 of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 1:00-1:45 pm at Sunset Avenue Church of God, 900 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 2:00 pm at Sunset Avenue Church of God with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will be held in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Willis was born in Randolph County on December 8, 1949 to Joseph and Mozelle Lucas Briles. In addition to her parents, Andrea was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Rich" Willis.

She is survived by her brother, Don Briles (Cathy) of Trinity; step children, Melissa Willis of Greensboro, Jessie Willis of Mooresville, Tim Willis (Lisa) of High Point, and Amanda Willis (Adam Fongemin) of Greensboro; 3 step grandchildren; and many loving cousins and close friends.

Kenneth Wayne Briles Dies

Kenneth Wayne "Trigger" Briles, 76, passed away September 22, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

His life will be celebrated on Sunday, October 9 at New Life Family Fellowship at 2PM, located at 1354 E. Allred St, Asheboro, NC 27203. His family will welcome friends with refreshments in the fellowship hall following the service. The family will have a private interment at Salisbury National Cemetery on Monday, Oct 10, 2022 with full military honors (US Air Force).

Mr. Briles is predeceased by his parents Benjamin & Lucille Briles Yarberry. He is survived by his wife Phyllis “Shug” Briles, his sons Ken Briles Jr. (Christina) and Ryan Moore (Kristine), and the sparkles of his eyes, grandchildren Hannah Briles and Case Moore.

Lawrence Edward Hoover

Lawrence Edward Hoover, 83, of Franklinville, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Funeral Services: 1:30 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur, Officiating, Rev. Brian Pierce. Visitation: 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, Wednesday, Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur. Burial will be in the Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Lawrence was a native of Randolph County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Hoover and Mary Brewer Hoover Barber, step son, Michael Lewis Spencer, and step father, Tommy Barber.

Survivors: wife, Mildred Cox Spencer Hoover, of the home, daughter, Penny Hoover, of Asheboro, stepson, Mitchell Alex Spencer, and wife, Sandra, of Asheboro, stepdaughter-in-law, Fay Spencer, of Randleman, grandchildren, Chris Spencer, and wife, Beth, of Trinity, Celeste Spencer Long, and husband, Josh, of Asheboro, Vivian Spencer Holt, and husband, Tony, of Aberdeen, great-grandchildren, Ali Spencer, Kayla Lett, both of Trinity, Lillian Henson, Kaynah Long, both of Asheboro.

Six generations back to Rachel Briles Whisenhunt

Dalton "Wayne" Hepler Dies

THOMASVILLE – Dalton “Wayne” Hepler, age 77, died on September 6, 2022. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, 18 Randolph St., Thomasville, NC 27360, on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm at the funeral home.

He was born in Davidson County, NC, on February 13, 1945, to Fred Reece Hepler and Ellen Skeen Hepler. His parents preceded him in death.

Wayne is survived by his significant other, Linda Ramsey; his three children, Ken Hepler and wife Rene, Angela Jarrett and husband Joel, Melissa Brady and husband Cameron; eight grandchildren, Brooke, Brad, Ryan, Josh, Justin, Eric, Austin and Lexie; and five great grandchildren.

Five generations back to Hannah Briles Hepler (Paternal) 

Seven generations back to Mary Briles Pearce (Maternal)

Robert “Bob” Edward Ridge

Robert “Bob” Edward Ridge, 85, of Thomasville passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Tiffany Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation in Port St. Lucie, FL.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the J.C. Green and Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Steve Phillipi and Rev. Derald Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Bob was born February 14, 1937 to the late Robert Wade Ridge and Vivian Kiger Ridge in High Point. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Gaddy, Bettie Robertson; a brother, Kenneth Ridge.

Surviving are his wife and travel partner, Melinda Freedle Ridge of the home; two daughters, Cheri Ridge Conner and husband Brant, Misty Ridge and significant other Jeff Johnson all of Thomasville; a son, Jason Stewart and wife Tabitha of Trinity; five grandchildren, Jim Conner, Jessie Jordan and husband Trey, Christopher Caudill, Chazden Saren, Grayson Stewart, Remington Stewart; six great-grandchildren, Olivia Conner, Hannah Caudill, Kristen Caudill, Hunter Caudill, Beau Jordan, and Brody Jordan; six special nieces and nephews.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Helen Gregson Dies

Helen Gregson passed at Morningside of Raleigh on August 28, 2022. Interment will be at Randolph Memorial Park. Per Helen’s wishes, there will be no memorial service.

 She was born April 26,1939 in Randolph Co., NC to Hubert and Hazel (nee Barker) Gregson. She was the 11th of their 12 children.

Married to John G Miller. They were married from 1963-1970.

Surviving are brother Clayton Gregson and wife, Rebecca; sisters Ola Brown and Marie Shoe; brother-in-law Charles Fields, and sisters-in-law Annie Lou and Elvin Gregson, nieces and nephews.

Ms. Gregson's great grandmother is Hollen Briles Gregson

Lawrence Dee Briles, Jr.

Lawrence Dee Briles, Jr., age 90, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

The memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Tallahassee National Cemetery with Reverend Dewitt Phillips officiating.

Larry was born January 30, 1932 in Marion, Indiana the son of Lawrence D. Briles, Sr. and Virginia Ellen Briles.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores Briles; daughters, Julie Hawkins (Bill) of Mount Vernon, OH and Amy Briles of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Michael Grosh and Danielle Wilkinson (Michael); great-grandson, Freddy; sister, Beverly Parks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Elizabeth Briles.

Margaret Ann Briles Davis

Margaret Ann Davis, 90, of Greenville, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Bowling Green.  

Graveside services will be Friday, August 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville with Rev. Barry Noe officiating. 

Born June 24, 1932, in Graham, the daughter of Orvil Lindel Briles and Gladys Christine Vinson Briles.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years Paul Edward Davis in 2012, her son Larry Wayne Davis in 2017, her daughter Paula Diane Christie in 2021 and her grandson Trent Christie in 2012.

Survivors include a son, Eddie Davis; a daughter, Krista McLaughlin; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.