Thyra Jean Nance

 

Thyra Jean Nance, 88, of Liberty, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside Services, 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery, Liberty; Officiating, Pastor John Rogers.

Native of Randolph County, preceded in death by her boyfriend of thirty-four years, Donald Bonkemeyer, parents, Wade & Angie Farlow Nance, brother, Larry Nance, nephews, Doug Westmoreland, and Donnie Westmoreland.

Survivors: sister, Rachel Nance Westmoreland, of Staley, sister-in-law, Jane Nance, of Liberty, nieces, Joyce Westmoreland Casstevens and husband, Paul, of Liberty, Angie Nance Moore and husband, Keith, of Whitsett, Trish Nance Redding and husband, Joe, of Liberty, nephew, Greg Nance and wife, Troi, of Calabash, NC and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Six generations to Mary Briles Pearce

Cheryl Ann Briles Mickelson

Cheryl Ann Mickelson, 66, of Plano, Texas passed Friday, March 31, 2023 after a battle with Parkinson’s and leukemia.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home. Funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Dallas/Fort Worth Cemetery. 

Cheryl was born on August 27, 1956, in Lubbock, TX to Whit and Evelyn Briles. Cheryl married Andy Mickelson in 1977.

Survived by her daughter Heather Mickelson, son Bradley (Meredith) Mickelson, grandchildren Eleanor and Nolan, and brother Terry Briles.

Gurney Calvin Hunt

Gurney Calvin Hunt, 73, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Mountain View Church of Asheboro, where he was a member, with Rev. David Hunt and Pastor Terry Linthicum officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born August 17, 1949, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Hunt was the son of the late Kermit and Albertha Thompson Hunt. In addition to his parents Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his grandson, Greyson Cowfer.

Survivors included his wife, Linda Dunn Hunt of the home; daughter, Amanda Cowfer (Scott) of Asheboro; stepson, Mike Hodgin (Jenny) of Asheboro; sisters-in-law, Barbara Lamb (Ed) of Asheboro, Lillian Dunn of High Falls; grandchildren, Peyton Cowfer, Katie Hodgin, Lydia Hodgin; and several cousins.


Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce.

Mr. Charles “Woody” Elwood Welborn

Mr. Charles “Woody” Elwood Welborn, 87, a resident of Thomasville, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Fairview United Methodist Church in Thomasville with Rev. Duane P. Corle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:45-1:45 PM at the church.

Born on September 24, 1935 in Davidson County to Dewey Lee Welborn, Sr. and Ocia Hughes Welborn. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewey Lee Welborn, Jr., and Bobby Welborn; one sister, Doris Welborn Hayes.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Shelbie Clodfelter Welborn of the home; two daughters, Sandee Welborn Barker (John) and Jane Welborn Hicks; two grandsons, Matthew Barker (Kati) and Andrew Barker (Krystal); two great-grandsons, James and Jonas Barker; one brother, Joe Grooms. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members, along with his cat, “Miss. Kitty”.

Mr. Welborn's grandmother is Martha Jane Briles Welborn

Betty Ruth Kearns Wilson

 

ARCHDALE – Betty Ruth Kearns Wilson, 91, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Randolph Hospice Home.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 6, 2023, in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with Pastor Kenneth Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the funeral home.

She was born June 27, 1931, in Guilford County and was the daughter of the late Emory and Blanch Folwell Kearns. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers.

Betty is survived by her husband, James Arnold Wilson, whom she married on March 22, 1968; son, Philip “Phil” C. Wilson (Angie) of Thomasville; two grandchildren, Andrew Craig Wilson and Hannah Rose Wilson; brother-in-law, Darrell Wilson of Winston-Salem; and several nieces and nephews.

Five generations to Nancy Briles Kindley.  Also six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce via Nancy Rush Kearns

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Robert "Ralo" Andrew Baham

 

Robert “Ralo” Andrew Baham, age 53, passed away in his home in Franklinton, Louisiana, Monday, March 20, 2023.

Visitation will be held at Lee Hill Baptist Church (11001 Lee Settlement Road, Folsom, Louisiana) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Robert’s wishes were to be cremated. 

Robert was born on September 22, 1970 in Covington, Louisiana to parents Dupree Jackson “Jack” Baham & Katherine Briles.

He is survived by his wife, Terri Wactor Baham, of 20 years and three children: Katelynn (Andrew) Brister, Victoria & Jesse. Granddaughter Gracelynn Brister. Parents Jackson & Katherine Baham, Father in law, Wayne Wactor, a sister, Erica (Michael) Cotton, and three brothers: Dennis (Jen) Brooks, Donnie (Jamie) Brooks, and Jonathan David. Also numerous nieces & nephews.

Proceeded in death by Grandparents Clarence & Fener Baham, Walter & Faye Briles and special Aunt Victoria.

Darrell Ray Pierce

Darrell Ray Pierce, 71, of Seagrove, died March 15, 2023 at Atrium Health WFB High Point Medical Center in High Point.

Visitation, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM, Saturday, New Center Christian Church, Seagrove and other times at the residence. Funeral Services, 2 PM, Saturday, March 18, 2023, at New Center Christian Church, Seagrove, Officiating, Dr. Jonathan Burris, Rev. Jason Frank. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Rayford and Cleadel Garner Pierce, and brother, Harold Pierce.

Survivors: wife, Dianne Brady Pierce, of the home, sons, Tim Pierce, and wife, Kendra, of Burlington, Jody Pierce, of Graham, sisters, Norma Clark, and husband, Jerry, of Hopewell, VA, Geraldine Hicks, and husband, Lloyd, Vickie Brown, and husband, Benjy, both of Seagrove, sister-in-law, Martha Pierce, of Seagrove, grandchildren, Zoe Pierce, Ava Pierce, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Six generations back to Mary Briles Pearce

Nora Lee Pierce Myers

Nora Lee Pierce Myers, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed March 11, 2023, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at Gateway Baptist Church in Winter Park, Florida on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Bruce Mayhew officiating. A graveside service will be held on March 25, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting cemetery with Tom Spainhour officiating.

Nora Lee was born on August 22, 1929, in Randolph County, North Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Harvey Allen and Tressie Robbins Pierce. She married Paul Myers on September 22, 1951. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all twelve of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, J. Paul Myers, and her three children: Randy Myers of Altamonte Springs, Julia Johnston of New Hampshire and Paula Pylant (Allen) of Altamonte Springs. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Billy Johnston (Ivonne), Laura Banfield (Korey), David Myers (Robin), Daniel Myers (Brianna), Emily Myers, Spencer Pylant, Austin Pylant (Bethany) and Grayson Pylant (Gabrielle). She was survived by ten great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Lucia, Noah, Maryam and Nathan Johnston; Charley, Catherine and Jack Myers; Brooks Myers; and Olivia Pylant.

Mrs. Myers great grandmother is Elizabeth Rebecca Briles Robbins. Also 8 generations back to Mary Briles Rush. 

Betty Louise Fosnough

Betty Louise Fosnough, 96, went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the hospice home in Fort Wayne. The family will receive visitors from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral and Cremation Service, North Chapel, Marion, IN.

Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Betty's life will begin at 3:00 pm with Fred Stayton officiating. Entombment will take place at Gardens of Memory.

Born in Rigdon, Indiana, daughter to Stella and Marion Briles.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George; brothers, Maurice and Phil; and son-in-law, Stan Buck.

Survivors include her sisters, Janet (David) McCord and Evadene Turner; brother, Dick (Beverly) Briles; daughters, Karen (David) Leff of Fort Wayne, Kathy Buck of Fort Wayne, and Kim (Rob) Sellers of Tulsa; grandchildren, Jonathan Leff, James (Sarah) Leff, Jessica (Eric) Sussex, Stephanie (Kyle) Thomas, Ashley (Justin) Waterson, Brian (Rebekah) Sellers, and Blake (Madison) Sellers; and 19 great-grandchildren, whom she adored.