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.

Grace Harris Koontz

Grace Harris Koontz, 73, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

 
A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at The Well Church, 906 Oaklawn Drive, Thomasville, NC 27360, with Rev. Huey Turner officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

Born March 8, 1949 in Davidson County to the late Marvin Harris and Venie Kinley Harris. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by a daughter Tonya Marie Koontz; two brothers, Oscar Harris and Gurney Harris.

Surviving is a son, Steve Koontz of Thomasville; two sisters, Margaret Simmons of Mocksville, Roella Jones of Lexington; a grandson, Ethan Koontz; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (maternal) and Six generations back Mary Briles Pearce (paternal)

Joyce Marie (McLennan) Briles

Joyce Marie (McLennan) Briles, 94, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. A funeral service will be held  at 2:00PM, Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Church of Christ in Throckmorton with Mr. Royce Priddy officiating. Burial will follow at the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton.

Mrs. Briles was born October 28, 1928, in Haskell County, to Cecil and Robert E. McLennan. She was the youngest of 6 children. She was married to Charles Dalton Briles, in 1950 in Lake Worth, TX. They married January 5, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas, and were together 60 years until his passing in 2011.

She leaves behind 3 children, Charles Steven Briles and wife Debbie of Crowley, TX, Edward Keith Briles and wife Katrina of Throckmorton, TX, Charlotte Norman and husband Les of Throckmorton, TX; 6 grandchildren, Marissa Briles of Ft. Worth, Bridget Briles, Hayley Briles of Throckmorton, TX, Heidi Briles Vazquez and husband Carlos of Arlington, TX, Jerrad Norman and wife Nicki of Amarillo, TX, Sam Norman and wife Haven of Reagan, TX; 6 great grandchildren, Beau Briles, Lynnley and Emory Norman, Knox Norman, Carlos Jr., Noah, and Ivory Vazquez.

Kevin John Briles Dies

Kevin John Briles, 63, of Bloomington passed away on January 16, 2023 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. With Rev Alan Phillips Officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2023, and from 10:00 AM to service time Tuesday, January 24, 2023 both at the church.

He was born September 30, 1959 in Martinsville, Indiana the son of John Riley and Dolores Ann (Calhoun) Briles. He married Terri Kay Ranard on October 29, 2005 in Bloomington, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dolores Briles; his wife Terri Briles who passed away on December 23, 2022.

Kevin is survived by his children, Travis Briles of Spencer; Josh Briles of Bloomington; Mackenzie (Trey) Smith of Loogootee; Brandi (Shawn) Langley of Spencer; James Ranard of Bedford; five grandchildren, Shawn Austin Langley; Nickolas Langley; Brenna Langley; Katelyn Nichols and Ryan Langley; and two great grandchildren, Jackson Langley and Garrison Langley; a brother, Craig (Marci) Briles of Bloomington; and four nephews.

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Dolores Jean (Briles) Wiley

Dolores Jean Wiley, 90, Springfield, MO passed away Saturday, January 7th, 2023. 

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial to follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before services, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

She was born August 16th, 1932, to Sylvian and Nettie Wood Briles. Dolores was proceeded in death by her parents, her husband: Dan H. Wiley, her son: Gary Jones, and her daughter: Sharol Cook. Dolores is survived by her son: Richard Wiebe, her daughter: Carol Cook, her daughter: Brenda Cook, her daughter Lisa Moore, her sister: Carol Collison, along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. 

Larry Wayne Walker

TRINITY – Larry Wayne Walker, 72, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his residence.

Funeral service celebrating Larry’s life will be private. Private burial will follow at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery.

There will be no formal visitation but the body will lie in repose from 12:00 to 2:00PM Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the Chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

He was born May 5, 1950, in High Point and was the son of Barbara Ann Hurst Walker and the late Glenn Lee Walker. 

Larry is survived by his daughter, Tracy Zimmerman of Virginia; grandson, Landon Zimmerman; mother, Barbara Hurst Walker of Archdale; sister, Carolyn “Carol” Taylor of Jefferson; two nieces, Sherri Powers and Karen Bell (Darren), both of Hamptonville; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mr. Walker's great grandmother is Sarah Briles Walker