Clyde Thomas Williams Passes

The Briles Information Network has received word of the passing of Clyde Thomas Williams who passed on Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Durham, NC. Mr. Williams was born to late June Henry and Golda (Peters) Williams and brother-n-law to the late Roy Holder who was married to Jewel Towe Holder. Jewel Holder is the grandmother of Tosha Medlin Briles.

Funeral services was held today in Siler City, NC which was attended by Derek Medlin and Phyllis Holder Medlin. Mr. Williams death notice is listed below and the databases have been updated to reflect this passing. The BIN would like to extend personal condolences to the Williams and Holder family regarding Clyde's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time of loss.

SILER CITY, NC-Clyde Thomas Williams, 78, passed Sunday, February 8, 2009 at VA Medical Center, Durham. Funeral was Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Oakley Baptist Church; Rev. Brian Sandifer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Born October 3, 1930 the son of the late June Henry and Golda (Peters) Williams. Native of Chatham County; preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Jessup and Mary Sue Snyder. Survived by his wife: Barbara(Holder) Williams, two daughters: Debbie W. Wilkie and husband, Ronnie of Goldston, NC, Karen W. Payne and husband, Kevin of Oak Ridge, NC and three sons: Mike Williams and wife, Jacquie of Raleigh, NC, Clay Williams and wife, Pam of China, Eric Williams of Siler City, NC; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.-Pugh

Double Take: On the Lighter Side...

No comment...Thanks to Michael Briles for both of the pixs...

"On the Lighter Side" is a series of interesting and unique blips dedicated to funny photos and videos captured by the BIN.

Three Issues Solved

The Briles Information Network has solved one issue involving Thomas E. Briles who passed in 2007 in California. Thomas is the son of the late Edmund John and Ruth Briles.This issue was solved using the 1920 census (Chester Harrison Briles). Based on the dates and the SSI Index, we feel confident with this assignment.

The other issues involve Lucy Milder Briles and her daughter Betty Briles Sheckell. Sam Broyles has the information on his web site and again we feel confident with this assignment. The problem was Lucy's death notice had her listed as Lucy Milder Briles. Her correct name is Lucy Mildred Briles and was married to her second cousin, once removed, Charles Edward Briles. Lucy's daughter, Betty passed in 2007 as did Lucy.

This brings our "Current Issues" list to 15. The BIN is currrently working to solve these issues. Please visit our Message Board for this list and if you have any information regarding them, please contact us.

Lela Parrish Briles Dies

TRINITY- Lela Parrish Briles, age 89 of Trinity passed Thursday, February 5th at her residence. Wake: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Elder Johnny Ray Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Born June 16, 1919 in Randolph County to Onslow Parrish and Velora Woods Parrish; preceded in death by her husband Archie P. Briles on May 11, 1991. Survived by daughter Betty Yates and husband Clyde of Trinity; one sister Blanche Bray of Trinity, one grandchild, Debbie Small and husband Tommy; two great-grandchildren, Dana Varner and Trisha Small; and one great great-grandchild, Madison Varner.

"On the Lighter Side"

Talk about bad luck! Not only did the organist leave, but she took the organ with her! It appears the church is in need of details too so if you have either of the three, feel free to give Fairgrove Church a buzz at 475:2598???

"On the Lighter Side" is a series of interesting and unique blips dedicated to funny photos and videos captured by the BIN.

Janice Hulin Jarrett Passes

THOMASVILLE-Janice Gail Hulin Jarrett, 52, passed Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Thomasville Medical Center. Funeral service was held Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Bethany Baptist Church; Pastor Keith Gamble and Pastor Jon Shook officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Trinity, NC. Born on November 4, 1956 in Davidson County to James Junior Hulin and Sylvia Hooks Hulin. Surviving: husband, Steve Allen Jarrett (m. November 4, 1973); son, Jeff Jarrett and his wife Dana of Randleman; parents, James and Sylvia Hulin of High Point; sisters, Carolyn Curry and her husband Marvin of Thomasville, Jamie Tucker and her husband Paul of Thomasville, and Cindy Rose and her husband Joey of Trinity; and five grandchildren, Macy, Megan, Justin, Jobe, and Jace Jarrett.

The BIN is in the process of updating the databases to reflect this passing. We would like to apologize for posting this notice late; we were out of town.

Virginia Kinley Hill Dies At Age 87

Archdale-Virginia Kinley Hill, 87, passed today, January 28, 2009 in the Wallburg Community. No funeral services are planned. Born September 10, 1921, in Randolph County, a daughter of Samuel and Queen Briles Kinley. On June 22, 1946 she married James (Bill) Hill who passed on May 12, 1996. Surviving is daughter and son in law, Ronda and James Anderson of Wallburg, and one grandson, Grant Anderson of Greensboro.-Cumby

John Wayne Crotts, 89, Passes

TRINITY-John Wayne Crotts, 89, passed January 27th, 2009 at High Point Regional Hospital. Wake: 6-8 pm Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Cumby Family Funeral Service in ArchdaleFuneral service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting; Pastor Randall A. Quate officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born July 22nd, 1919 in Randolph County, a son to William Thomas and Roanna Loflin Crotts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Hill (m. 1942); three daughters, Doris Trotter of Archdale, Nadine Jones and husband Larry and Kay Bartlett and husband John of Trinity; two brothers, Roy Crotts of Trinity and Reese Crotts of Archdale; three granddaughters, Sonja Smith, Lynne Jones and Sarah Bartlett; and one great granddaughter, Hannah Smith.-Cumby

Death Notice: Samuel Kellam "Kelly" Eanes

NC- Samuel Kellam "Kelly" Eanes passed at his home on Jan. 5, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24. 2009 in the sanctuary of Memorial United Methodist Church, 406 Randolph St. in Thomasville. Born March 13, 1942, to Julia Kellam and Ralph H. Eanes Sr. Surviving are his wife, Cecelia Briles Eanes; a daughter, Andrea Eanes Randall; a son, Jeremiah Eanes; a son-in-law, Rick Randall; a granddaughter, Sylvia Randall; brothers, Ralph H. Eanes Jr. (Meredith), Carey Eanes (Kay), Robin Eanes (Susan) and George Eanes (Nancy); a sister, Julie Eanes Clinard (Don); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Death Notice: Luther Verne Hill

LEXINGTON, NC Luther Verne "Luke" Hill, 63, passed Sunday, January 19, 2009 at his home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 21 at Faith Missionary Alliance Church; Revs. Michael Gates and Albert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Born December 10, 1945 in Davidson County to the late Percy Lee Hill and Catherine Crotts Hill. His brother, Norman Hill, and his sister, Belle Lanier, preceded him in death. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Janie Nifong Hill of the home; his son, an employee of WBFJ radio, Verne Hill and wife, Paula, of Midway; his granddaughters, Bailey Hill and Mariah Hill; his god-daughter, Danielle Byrd of Lexington; his brother, Fred Hill of Arcadia; his sisters, Margaret Ashby and husband, Frank, of Arcadia, and Barbara Hege of Lexington and his special in-laws, Bob and Linda Crisp.-Davidson F.H.