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03/19/2026

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03/18/2026

Five generations to Mary Briles Pearce

Michael E. Farlow (99) passed away on March 16, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions.

The visitation will be held at Marlboro Friends Meeting, on March 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 1:45 PM. The Funeral will follow from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Born on August 24, 1926, in Sophia, NC., one of six children born to Frank M. Farlow and Nora Stout Farlow. US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Molly Ann Frye Farlow (m. July 31, 1948).

He is survived by daughters Martha Lewis (Charlie) and Dale Flinchum (Randy) of Asheboro, son Jonathan Farlow (Kathy) of Archdale, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Five generations to Mary Briles Pearce

03/16/2026

Mrs. Pierce’s great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller

Mrs. Sybil Beatrice Kindley Pierce, 87, of Trinity passed away Sunday night, March 15,2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral services for Beatrice Pierce will be at 2:00 pm Friday, March 20, 2026, at Pierce’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Dale Brown and son Dale Russell. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:45-1:45 at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her husband Roy Pierce. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Ray Kindley and 1 sister Darlene Smith.

Beatrice is survived by two sons, Dale Russell (Cheryl) of Trinity, Steve Russell (Debbie) of Trinity, and one daughter Nannette P. Wood of Thomasville and additionally six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by five sisters, Nelia Ann Kennedy of Thomasville, Vonceal Bescher of Denton, Reba Grubb of Trinity, Wanda Teague of Thomasville and Jane Yates of Denton.

Mrs. Pierce’s great grandmother is Aurelia Roella Briles Miller

03/12/2026

Amy Lynn Briles, 69, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Oaklawn Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating.

Amy was born on January 2, 1957, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Wayne Briles and Hilda Hill Briles.

In addition to her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her many aunts and uncles, including Joyce "Flossie" Hill McGee (James).

She is survived by several cousins.

01/16/2026

Kimberly “Kim” Michele Kindley Wolffis, age 56, of Asheboro passed away January 13, 2026.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Midstate Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 304 Lanier Avenue, Asheboro, NC.

She was born July 3, 1969 in Randolph County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Larry Quinton Kindley and Sharleen Marie Ann Carroll Kindley.

Surviving is her husband, Charles “Chuck” Wolffis; sons, Todd Wolffis and Troy Wolffis; sister, Lynnette Kindley and significant other Robert Coble; brother, Quinton Kindley and wife Jess Kindley; stepmother, Wally Kindley; nephew, Justin Kindley; niece, Jasmine Gaines; and numerous other beloved friends and family.

Six generations to Ann Nancy Briles Kindley (P)
Eight generations to Margaret Briles Kindley (M)

Many thanks to Quint Kindley for this notification

01/14/2026

Mr. McCain’s great grandmother is Sarah “Sallie” Briles McCain

Kenneth William McCain, Sr., age 86, of Oak Island passed away on January 11, 2026 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Bolivia.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Charlotte United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1182 Charlotte Church Road in Asheboro with Pastor Lee Carter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

Mr. McCain was born in Archdale on March 4, 1939 to Fred and Elizabeth Coletrain McCain. Veteran, US Air Force.

He is survived by his children, Kenneth William McCain, Jr. (Marijo) of Dayton, OH, Ann Saintilien of Denton, and Fred McCain (Karen) of Bloomington, IN; grandchildren, Logan, Tony, Tahesha, and Grayson; great grandchildren, Nevaeh and Zechariah; and his siblings, Jane Beeson (WS) of Sophia, Joe McCain of Sophia, Nancy Hinshaw, David McCain (Gayle) of Randleman, and Branson McCain of Sophia.

Mr. McCain’s great grandmother is Sarah “Sallie” Briles McCain

12/19/2025

Mrs. Auman's great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller

Gloria Marilyn Miller Auman, 89, of Archdale, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born in Randolph County, NC on November 4, 1936, Gloria was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Miller and Josie Hancock Miller.

In addition to her parents, Gloria was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Parrish.

Surviving are her daughters, Ilene Hieronymus (Cordy), Bonnie Lovell, Janet Allred, Donna Myers, Beverly McQueen (Chris); sisters, Sandy Miller, Debbie McElreath; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Mrs. Auman's great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller

12/12/2025

Mr. Kinley’s grandmother is Elsie Briles Summey (m)
Also five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (p)

Winfred Charles Kinley, aged 71, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away December 12, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A visitation will be held on December 20, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Church in Lexington, North Carolina, starting at 10:30 AM, with the funeral service following at 12:00 PM with Rev. Darrell Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Following the service the family will receive guest at Mr. Kinley's residence on Chapel Wood Rd. in Denton.

Born on February 7, 1954, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Joseph "Joe" Roosevelt Kinley and late Iva Ruth Summey Kinley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stephen, Harold, Don, and James Kinley, as well as his sister Ruth Ann Kinney.

Surviving are his daughter, Julia Kinley Dail; his sons, Jeremiah Charles Kinley and his wife Candi, and Jacob Raymond Kinley; grandchildren,Molly Dail, Charles "Charlie" Dail, Eli Kinley, and Eliot Kinley.

Winfred is also survived by his brother, Larry Kinley and his wife Barbara; his sisters, Helen Shelly and Rebecca "Becky" Lanier and her husband Jeff.

Mr. Kinley’s grandmother is Elsie Briles Summey (m)
Also five generations back to Nancy Briles Kindley (p)

12/11/2025

Five generations back to Martha Briles Farlow

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Todd Norris, 81, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Brookdale Retirement Center of Lexington.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. Kirk Tutterow officiating. Interment will follow at the Norris Family Cemetery in Hurdle Mills, NC. The family will receive friends on Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

She was born on October 25, 1944 in Alamance County, NC to Daniel Edward “Pete” Todd and Norma Lee Farlow Todd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lane Norris on September 13, 2015, whom she married on December 12, 1964; and her brother, Daniel Todd, II.

Surviving is her son, William Lane Norris and wife Wendy of Thomasville; her daughter, Kelly Susan Norris of Thomasville; and two grandchildren, Claire Norris Prevatte and husband Ayden and Blake Holder Norris, all of Thomasville.

Five generations back to Martha Briles Farlow

12/10/2025

Dolores Long Briles, age 91, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home in Bainbridge, Georgia.

A private, family service will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, Tallahassee, Florida.

Dolores Long was born June 22, 1934, in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Clarence Bernard Long and Willie Irene Robertson Long. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larence Dee 'Larry" Briles Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth Briles, and brother, Michael Long.

Dolores is survived by her daughters, Julie Hawkins (Bill) of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Amy Briles of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Michael Grosh and Danielle Wilkinson (Michael); great-grandsons, Freddy and Ethan Wilkinson; sister-in-law, Beverly Parks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

11/25/2025

Five generations back to Elizabeth Briles Laughlin

Arthur Dale Loflin, 68, of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away on November 23, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 2:00pm at Pugh Funeral Homes Chapel, 600 S Main St, Randleman, NC 27317.

Arthur was preceded in death by his father Arthur Loflin, brother Rickie Loflin and sister Teresa Haithcox.

He is survived by his son Josh Loflin (Veronica), mother Shirley Griffin, grandchildren Cohen and Ava Loflin, brother Scott Loflin (Rachel), and a few nieces and nephews.

Five generations back to Elizabeth Briles Laughlin

11/22/2025

Roger Daniel Briles, 79, of Belews Creek, passed away on November 20, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, 2715 Darrow Road, Walkertown. The family will receive friends Friday, November 28, from 5:00 – 7:00 at Hayworth Miller, Kernersville Chapel, 3950 Macy Grove Road.

Born on January 14, 1946 to the late Fred and Melba Briles.

Surviving: his children, Carol (Jeff) Abercrombie, and Bradley (Angie) Briles. He was known as “Pops” to Blake Briles, currently serving in the USMC stationed in Twentynine Palms, CA; Wesley Briles and his friend, Alley Jagger; Jackson Abercrombie, JB Abercrombie, Ella Abercrombie, Max Abercrombie, Mallory Michael, and Dylan Michael. He is survived by three sisters, Rebecca Briles Tuttle-Miller, Ruth Briles Spaugh, and Martha Briles Hemrick-Pace; a companion, Cathy Michael, her son, Brandon (Angela) Michael; his former wife, Pan Briles, who remained a good friend; and Ron Liner, his life-long pal.

Mr. Briles is the son of the late Fred Perry & Melba Lowdermilk Briles

Note: Mr. Briles is this curator’s first cousin, once removed. Our prayers and condolences go out to Mr. Briles family.

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