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Greyson Lee Royal Briles

Greyson Lee Royal Briles of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on May 7, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14th 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory. Born born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 29, 2022, he was predeceased by his grandmother Karen Biles of Omaha, NE. He is survived by : his parents, Madison Robe and Nathanial Briles; his grandparents, Megan Robe and Howard Briles; and his aunts and uncles, Keegan Robe, Bentleigh Robe, Jessica Strong (Russ), Emily Briles and Kyle Strong (Alexandra).

Charles William Briles Jr. Dies

imageCharles William Briles, Jr., 94, of Archdale, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Randolph Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Elton Wilburn officiating. Born August 28, 1927, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Charles W. Briles and the late Mary Brown Briles. Charles is survived by his sons, Dr. Charles Briles, III and wife Dr. Aleta Briles of Arizona, and Rev. Mickey Briles and wife Deana of Archdale; brother, Darrell Briles and wife Lovetta of Sophia; sister, Eva Jay Farlow of Florida; and grandchildren, Colton Briles and Caroline Briles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Smith Briles.



Rusaline "Rusty" Briles Cassidy Dies

imageRusaline "Rusty" Briles Cassidy, 83, of Trinity, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Hospice Home at High Point. Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00 PM Friday, April 15, 2022, at Holly Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Tony Moore officiating. Born August 18, 1938, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of the late Russell Briles and the late Zola Summey Briles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Buddy" Cassisdy, grandson, Russell Marshburn; brothers, Lee Briles and Marion Briles, sister, and Imogene Briles. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Marshburn and husband Jamey of Trinity, granddaughter, Chelley Sonner, and great-granddaughter, Kayleigh Sonner.



James "Jim" Edwin Briles

imageJames "Jim" Edwin Briles passed away on April 3, 2022 with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life Service for Jim is pending. Born January 8, 1934 in Bell California to Emmett James and Mary Martin Briles. United States Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Mary Briles; and brother, Bill Briles. Left to cherish many years of precious memories are his wife of 54 years; Marilyn Briles; daughters, Sharon Burgess and husband Jack, Donna Vanwestrienen and husband Darreld, Patricia Holland and husband Patrick; sons, Earl Riley and wife Olivia, and Carl Riley and wife Kim; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.


Kenneth Lee "Ken" Briles

imageKenneth (Ken) Lee Briles of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, March 4, 2022. Memorial Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, Texas. The family will be there to welcome friends and relatives. Interment: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 24, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Kenneth was born on October 21, 1940, in Francesville, Indiana, to Guy Fredrick Briles and Opal May Swihart Briles. Veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Opal Briles, and his brothers, Dale and Bernie Briles. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Vance Briles; daughters, Pamela Boschetti, Janet Linehan and husband, Jeff; Kolleen Dominguez and husband, Eddie; sons, Kevin Briles and wife, Samantha; Dan Briles and wife, Karen; stepdaughter, Clarissa Lagow and husband Scott; sister, Linda Austin; grandchildren, Keela, Kynna, Mariah, Brahne, Lauren, Sianna, Kyle, Grayson, Abby, Alyssa and Kameron; and great-grandchildren, Kyan, Nicholas and Mia.


Beverly Jean Briles Etzel

Beverly Jean Etzel (Briles) was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Oct. 7, 1934. She passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022, in her home surrounded by family. Services: 1p.m. Friday March 11, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, where a visitation will begin at noon until service time. Pastor David Wagner will officiate. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Etzel; her son, Gary Dean Etzel; son-in-law, Brian J. Denny; parents, Ralph and Bertha Briles; and her brother, Ralph Briles Jr. She was married to the love of her life, Robert G. Etzel, on July 3, 1959. She is survived by her son, Steve Etzel (Teresa); her daughters, Kim Etzel (John), Janine Wagner (Dave) and Maureen Denny; her grandchildren, Robert Diehl, Amy Kurt (Dylan), Gabe Etzel, Courtney Denny, Grace Ulmer (Kenan), Addison Maldonado and Noah Etzel; and two great-grandchildren, plus one on the way.


Julian Briles Passes

Julian Floren Briles, age 66, passed away on February 8, 2022 in Conroe, Texas. Addison Funeral Home in Spring, Texas is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be in Houston National Cemetery. Mr. Briles is the son of Robert Nathan and Barbara Blount Briles.


Bruce O. Briles Jr. Dies

imageBruce O. Briles Jr., 67, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with Pastor Robert Watson officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Summit Lawn Cemetery in Westfield. He was born on September 23, 1954 to Bruce, Sr. and Lena Mae (Bailey) Briles in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his partner of 12 years, Renay Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents.



Martin Lee Briles

imageMartin Lee Briles, age 65, of Eagle Point, Oregon passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Martin was born December 15, 1956, in Portsmouth, VA the son of the late Owen E. Briles Jr. and Aiko Sasukura Briles. He leaves behind his mother, two sisters, Helen Cook and Judy McCulloch, a daughter, Katina Honda (Kevin), two greatly loved grandchildren Nyah and Zentaro, two nephews, and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Owen. Per his wishes, there will be no service. A private interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park at a later date.




MSGT Ronald Lee "Top" Briles Dies

imageRonald (Top) Lee Briles, Sr., MSGT, United States Marine Corps (Retired), 77, of Weems, Virginia passed away January 11, 2022. Family will receive friends 3-5 p. m. Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Currie Funeral Home, Kilmarnock, VA. Services will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date. Born February 9, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Arthur D. Briles and Pauline Whisner Briles. Preceded in death by his brother, Roger D. Briles of IA. He is survived by his wife, Ola Mae Smith Briles; sons, Ronald L. Briles, Jr. (Tracey) of SC; Jeremy Briles (Lindsey) of AZ; daughter, Lisa Briles of AZ; six grandchildren, Lindsay and Ronnie Briles of VA, Faith and Jazmyne Briles of AZ; Cameron and Dexter Wehrung of AZ; four great grandchildren, Brayden and Allison Briles of VA, Daniel Briles and Renner Woolery of AZ; two brothers, Robert Briles (Reaha) and Richard Briles (Mary Lou) of IA. He was known as Papa to all of his grandchildren and was loved by many nieces and nephews.



William R. Briles

imageWilliam R. Briles, 68, Marion, passed away at 4:42 pm on Monday, January 10, 2022, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indianapolis. At William's request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. He was born in Fowlerton, Indiana, on Monday, May 11, 1953, to William and Marianne (Morris) Briles. On June 4, 1996, he married Mary Hogue, who survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karen Mullenix; and brother, Christopher Briles. William is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Travis (Courtney) Briles of Afton, TN; daughter, Maryann (Edward) Pace of Marion; grandsons, Jacob, Jayden, Grant, Porter, and one on the way; brother-in-law, Richard Mullenix; and sisters, Wanda (Mike) Daughtery, Jill (Mike) Gray, and Pamela Lighthall.



Roberta Adell Briles Crawford

imageRoberta Adell Briles Crawford passed away at Sunrise of Lenexa in Lenexa, Kansas on January 9, 2022. Born June 20, 1930 in Buffalo, Kansas, she was the daughter of Edward Osmund and Pauline (Mentzer) Briles. Roberta has been cremated. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Roberta was preceded in death by her husband in 2006, infant son, Duane Crawford in 1953 and her siblings.Roberta married Eugene David Crawford on June 9, 1951 in Emporia. Roberta is survived by her three children: Marcia (Mike) Philbrick of Seneca, David (Kathy) Crawford of Blue Rapids, and Terry (Tina) Crawford of Shawnee; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.




Karen L. Briles Mullenix

imageKaren L. Mullenix, 74, Fowlerton, passed away at 4:27 pm on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Marion General Hospital in Marion. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at New Hope Baptist Church, 800 E. S. C. St., Gas City, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Karen's life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Curtis Rhoadarmer officiating. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, November 4, 1947, to William and Marianne (Morris) Briles. On June 12, 1970, she married Richard H. Mullenix and he survives. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Chris Briles. Survivors include her husband, Richard H. Mullenix of Fowlerton; daughter, Lori Mullenix; son, Kelly (Jennifer) Mullenix; grandchildren, Derek (Samantha) Barksdale, Haley Mullenix, Kiler Mullenix, Zachary Spence, Summer Spence, Lilianna Mullenix; great-grandchildren, Jonathon and Adrienne; siblings, Pamela Lighthall of Merrit Island, FL, Wanda (Mike) Daugherty, Bill (Mary) Briles, Jill (Mike) Gray; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Edith E. Briles Dies

imageEdith E. Briles, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home of Evart, Mi on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born May 11, 1951 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles. Preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Wayne Briles Jr., Ken Briles, Mark Briles, Lucas Briles; and sister; Peggy Briles. Edith is survived by her son, Wayne Wahmhoff of Flint; siblings, Katie Clements of Gaylord, Hazen (Diana) Briles of Lansing, Dale Briles of Baldwin, Shelly Briles of Evart; sister-in-law, Irene Briles; grandchildren, Brian (Erin) Barnett, Kris Barnett, Bonnie Balcer, Robert Balcer, Emma Wahmhoff; and many nieces and nephews.





Rick Dean Briles Passes Away at Age 61

imageRick Dean Briles, 61, of Catawba passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. A service to celebrate Rick's life will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Arbor at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Catawba. Rev. David Hawkins and Rev. Buddy Compton will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Pisgah United Methodist Church. He was born October 24, 1959 in Catawba County to the late Edward Lloyd Briles and Joann McAdams Briles. Retired Law Enforcement Officer, US Marshal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Vicki Briles and Sandi Briles Wagner. Those left to cherish his memory are; His wife of 21 years: Cindy Shook Briles of the home; Daughter, Amanda Briles and significant other James Golden of Pendleton, SC; Step-Son, Jacob London and wife Vicky of Catawba; Grandchildren, Zandar Green and Aidan London, Niece Haley W. Helton and husband Wesley of Hickory; Nephew, Tyler Wagner and wife Lindsey of Lincolnton; Great-Niece, Lacie Helton and Great-Nephew, Waylon Helton


Bob J. Briles Dies

imageBob J. Briles of Nashville, IL, passed Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home among his family. He had reached the age of 88 years, 10 months, and 15 days. Per the wishes of Bob and his family, cremation will be performed and there will be a private family service and burial at the Old St. Ann Cemetery in Nashville, IL. Bob was born November 4, 1932, in Kansas City, MO to William O. and Bulah A. (Shehorn) Briles. He grew up in the Alton, MO. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Kathleen (Katy) Ferree on August 7, 1960 at Mattoon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Boyd, and his nephew. He leaves to mourn Katy, his wife of 61 years, his sons Randy and wife Andrea, Kent and wife Karen, and daughter Shelly, four grandsons and three step-grandchildren, and a host of friends.





Lois Lorraine Briles Kirkpatrick

imageLois Lorraine Kirkpatrick passed on September 2nd, 2021. There are no services listed in the notice. She was born to Charles and Mary Briles on August 13th, 1931 in High Point, North Carolina. She married John Kirkpatrick on August 6th, 1965. She is preceded in death by her husband John Kirkpatrick and her twin daughters, Ira Jan Kennedy and Iris Jo Kennedy. She is survived by her children Steve Kennedy (Patricia Artusi), Lynne D'Elia (Philip D'Elia), Ray Kirkpatrick (Vicki Huggett), Richard Kirkpatrick (Jennie Kirkpatrick), Cindy Tipton (Jerry Tipton); her grandchildren Michael Ziraldo (Liz Ziraldo), James Ziraldo (Tina Ziraldo), Anthony D'Elia (Mindi D'Elia), Nicole Loupe (Joseph Loupe), Kevin Kennedy (Heather Kennedy), Brian Kennedy (Marie Kennedy), Cortney Domm (Darrin Domm), and Ryan Kirkpatrick; and her greatgrandchildren Aley Underhill (Matthew Underhill), Erik Ziraldo, Talon Ziraldo, Trinity Ziraldo, Colin Loupe, Reid Loupe and Audrey Loupe.



John R. Briles Dies

imageJohn R. Briles, 89, of Bloomington passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at home with family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Friday August 13, 2021 at the Arlington United Methodist Church in Bloomington. With Pastor Rose Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, August 12, 2021 and Friday from 10:00am to service time both at the Arlington United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington United Methodist Church. He was born on June 13, 1932 in Greene County, Indiana, the son of Austin and Ada (Strauser) Briles. He married Dolores Calhoun on July 21, 1957 in Weedman, Illinois. Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dee; his two brothers, Charlie and Edgar Briles; and two sisters, Martha Loder and Luella Harper. John is survived by two sons, Kevin (Terri) Briles and Craig (Marci) Briles both of Bloomington; his grandchildren Travis Briles; Joshua Briles; MacKenzie (Trey) Smith; Benjamin Briles; Nicholson (Ashlan) Briles; Maxwell Briles; Jonathan Briles and Brandi (Shawn) Langley; four great grandchildren, Marley Briles; Nick Langley; Brenna Langley and Ryan Langley; and several nieces and nephews. John's niece, Millie Briles, cared for John during his extended illness.

Melissa Ann Briles Gray

imageMelissa Ann Briles Gray, age 50, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Doctor's West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. A visitation will be held at O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home South Chapel in Columbus OH. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, David Gray; mother, Joyce Briles (Greg) Fernan; daughters, Megan Gray, Alea (Shawn) Overly, and Kristin Gray; grandchildren, Jayden, Julia, S.J., Cali, Hazel, and Camilla; many other family members and friends.




Robert "Bob" Kelly Briles Dies

imageRobert "Bob" Kelly Briles (62) passed away on June 26th, 2021 after a valiant battle with Leukemia. A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks, additional details to be provided at a later date. Born to Robert and Louise (Bridgeman) Briles on June 13th, 1959 in Sacramento, CA. His is survived by his mother (Louise), children: Nathan (Rachel) Briles, Chelsea Briles, Jessica Briles and Stephen Briles, grandchildren: Mason and Emma Briles, sisters: Laurie (Jeff) McCrary, Karen Briles, Debi (David) Whitlock, Tina (Russ) Caldwell, and Gigi Oehler, and countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Briles.




Linda Briles Renfro Dies

imageLinda S. Briles Renfro, of Hampstead, MD passed Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her home in Hampstead. The family will welcome family and friends from 6 to 9 pm at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel in Manchester, MD, on Sunday, June 13. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 14 at 1 pm at Kirkridge ARP Church in Hampstead, MD with Rev. Steven Badorf officiating. Born in 1945 and raised in Baltimore County; she was the devoted daughter to the late Edward and Mildred Briles. She and her husband, George, celebrated 36 years of marriage. She was preceded by her brother, Eddie Briles in 2003. Surviving in addition to her loving husband, her delightful, supportive step children and their spouse: Clint Renfro, his wife Erin of Anchorage, AK, and Ronda Nichols, her husband Dr. James Nichols of Waynesboro, PA; her amazing step grandchildren, who affectionally called her "Grandma": Garrett and Laura Renfro and Rylan Nichols; her sisters, Judy Loomis of California; and Debbie Brown and husband Steve of Florida; her long time devoted friends, Pat and Frank Kluge of Denton, TX, and Mark and Sharon Wingard, and their 3 daughters Hannah, and husband Matt Thrift, Sarah, and Abby; Aunt Anna, many cousins, nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews.


Mark Lyle Briles Dies

imageMark Lyle Briles, of Evart, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 10, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born on December 31, 1956. "Fishing in Memory" will be held on Saturday, June 19,2021 at 1 p.m. at Rose Lake (Osceola County Park) located at 17726 Youth Dr, Leroy Mi 49655. Mark's death was preceded by; his parents, Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles; brothers, Wayne Briles and Kenneth Briles; sister; Margaret "Peggy" Briles; as well as one grandchild. Mark was survived by; the children of his heart; Tina (Mike) Bessey, Joseph Briles, Amy Briles, Ben Dixon-Briles, Wayne Briles, and Vera Briles; siblings, Dale (Alice Carrier) Briles, Hazen (Diana) Briles, Edith Briles, Shelly Briles, Katie Clements, and Irene Briles; along with many grandchildren of his heart and one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews as well as many greats; and lots of other loving family members and friends.



Cody John Briles

Cody John Briles, age 27, of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Cody was born June 17, 1993, the son of Daniel Micah and Jolynn Murphy Briles. West Resthaven Funeral Home is respecting the family's decision not to post a full notice. The BIN offers prayers of comfort & healing during this time.



Larry Charles Briles

imageLarry Charles Briles passed away May 30, 2021 with his family lovingly gathered around him. Visitation will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Costin Funeral Chapel in Martinsville, Indiana from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Martinsville at 11:00 a.m. with an hour of visitation prior to service starting at 10:00 a.m. Larry's body will be laid to rest in Solsberry, Indiana. Born April 19, 1950 to Frieda Gallian Briles and Charlie Briles in Bedford, Indiana. Larry was preceded by his beloved brother, Richard (Dickie) Briles, and his parents. Larry is survived by his wife, Kristine Ann Briles, his eight children Mike (Mari), Brian (Chanda), Jeremy (Ali), Alyssa (Jason), Jared (Katie), Brittany (Mikal), Ayla (Tom), and Kiera (TBD). He loved his eleven grandchildren with all his soul: Austin (Sarai), Aiden, Brienna, Avri, Makenzie, Brooklyn, Graham, Aria, Sadie, Everly, Dawson, and soon to be baby "Charlie".



Loretta Mae Briles Hannigan

imageLoretta Mae Briles Hannigan, 89, of Shrewsbury, departed this life Wednesday, May 12, 2021, following a long illness. Per her request, a small private memorial service will be held for immediate family. Burial will be Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens. Born June 29, 1931 in Lincoln County to Noah and Mary Pinson Briles, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Myron Hannigan; and her brothers, Dennis, Beryl, and Don Briles. Surviving are her children, Mickey Hannigan, Tom (Brenda) Hannigan, her twins, Cecilia (Jerry) Backus and Bruce (Robin) Hannigan; seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.



Timothy Dwight "Tim" Briles Dies

imageTimothy Dwight Briles, age 61 of Asheboro, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro with Rev. Gregg Arnold officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave, Asheboro. Tim was born in Davidson County to Jake Briles and Harriet Floyd Pullman. Tim is preceded in death by his father, Jake Briles; and sister, Tammy Bledsoe Humphreys. Tim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laura Pierce Briles; daughter, Brittney Deese and husband Zaven of Asheboro; son, Brett Briles of Asheboro; mother, Harriet Briles Pullman of Trinity; brother, Doug Briles and wife Rebecca of Asheboro; sister, Vicky Hinsley and husband Mark of Coleridge.



Christine Briles Bez Dies

imageChristine Lynn (Briles) Bez, 53, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away at her residence on April 5, 2021, after a long struggle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, with visitation one hour prior at the First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson St., Anderson, with the Rev. Corinne Boruff officiating. Burial will take place in Anderson Memorial Park. Services are being held in Illinois on Friday, April 9, 2021, at 11 a.m. CDT at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst. She was born on Oct. 29, 1967, in Anderson, to Richard and Beverly (Fischer) Briles. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and one brother-in-law. Christy is survived by her loving husband, Mark Bez; children, Emily and Logan Bez; parents, Richard and Beverly Briles; sister, Susan (Mat) Daoust; nephew and niece, Mason and Ryan Barnett; and many cousins and other family members.



Michael H. Briles

imageMichael H. Briles, 69, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date. Michael was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 11, 1951 to the late Herschel and Virginia Margaret (Colbert) Briles, preceded in death by his parents; by his brother, Maurice Eugene Briles; and by his brother-in-law, Richard Lynn Richter. He is survived by his sisters, Glinda Raye Obermeir (Don) of Advance, North Carolina, Linda Richter of Evansville, IN, Paulette Renee Thomsen of Evansville, IN, and Rita Ann Smith (Keith) of Evansville, IN; brothers, Marlin Richard Briles (Elaine) of Evansville, IN, and Maynard Thomas Briles (Lori) of Evansville, IN; 7 nephews, 3 nieces; and by many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.




Richard Ray "Bud" Briles Dies

Richard Ray “Bud” Briles, 56, of Corydon, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Harrison Healthcare Center in Corydon. Funeral services will be private at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon. Burial will be in Potato Run Cemetery near Corydon. Born November 17, 1964, in Corydon, Indiana, to the late Jesse and Betty Schwartz Briles. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Beverly Briles. Survivors include his sister, Angela Briles (Rick); and his niece, Jessica Wright (Eric), both of New Salisbury, Indiana.

Jerry Briles, 77, Dies

imageJerry Briles, 77, of Cutler, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette, IN.Visitation will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Genda Funeral Home Reinke Chapel. A live-stream, private funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brad Burton officiating. The service may be viewed at www.gendafuneralhome.com. Burial will follow at Zion Citizens Cemetery, Bringhurst. He was born in Jasper County on July 24, 1943 to Glen and Martha (Lang) Briles, Sr. He married Barbara Mocherman on December 26, 1977; she survives. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Briles. Surviving with his wife, Barbara, are his children, Angela Reneau Jackson (husband Jeff) of Palmetto, Florida, Timothy Lee Briles (wife Francisca) of San Antonio, Texas, Melanie Lynn Collins (husband Jeremy) of Flora, and Lori Melissa Briles of Cutler; his siblings, Mary Holder of Fowler, Glen "Ed" Briles Jr. (wife Marilyn) of Lafayette, Leonard Briles (wife Cyndi) of Attica, Sue Tibbett (husband Kenny) of Lafayette, and Terry Briles of Morroco; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.


Mrs. Dorothy Mae Briles Hunt, 96, Dies

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Briles Hunt, 96, a resident of Thomasville, NC passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Hinkle Hospice Home. Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Thomasville with Rev. Junior Seawell officiating. Mrs. Hunt will remain at J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until the hour of the service. Born September 10, 1924 in Davidson County, NC, the daughter of the late Virgil Strickland Briles, I, and Pansy Jordan Briles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Watford, Virginia Snider and Fannie Lou Briles; three brothers, George Briles, John Briles and Virgil Briles, II. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Black and husband Thomas of Lexington, NC, Cathy Hunt and husband Shawn Mottern of Huntersville and Pansy Dunning and husband Bobby of Thomasville; one granddaughter, Charlotte Black Shinault and husband Robbie of Wallburg; two great grandchildren, Felicia Cranford and Blake Shinault; two great great grandchildren, Aubree Hillard and Carsten Hillard.

Cynthia Briles Kerber Dies

imageCynthia Briles Kerber, age 72, died peacefully at home in Charlotte, NC on November 9, 2020 after her third battle with breast cancer. No services listed. Born 1949 in Indiana, she is the daughter of the late Dale Miller Briles and Joann Kidd Briles. She is survived by two children, Kasey Kerber of Phoenix, Krissy Sternberg of Charlotte, and six cherished grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, nieces, nephews, and so many wonderful friends.




Sandra Kay "Sandi" Briles Wagner

imageSandra "Sandi" Kay Briles Wagner, 56, of Hildebran, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, unexpectedly. The family will have a private graveside service at Catawba Memorial Park. Born on April 17, 1964 in Jacksonville, NC to the late Edward Lloyd Briles, and and JoAnn McAdams Briles. Surviving is her son Tyler Wagner and a brother Rick Briles.







Melinda Gail (Briles) Portman

Melinda Gail (Briles) Portman, 50, loving wife, mother, and friend, of Clarksville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Monday after 10:00 a.m. Her funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Monday in the chapel at the funeral home with cremation to follow according to Melinda's wishes. Private burial will take place at a later date at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville. She was born on April 19, 1970, in New Albany, Indiana, to Jack, Jr., and Alma (Cotner) Briles. Along with her parents, Melinda is survived by her husband, Robert Portman; daughter, Adrian Cooper; sons, Kaleb, BJ, and Michael Portman; sisters, Donna Richey (Jason) and Pamela Briles; brother, Jack Briles III (Lynn); and several nieces and nephews.


Danny Lee Briles

imageDanny Lee Briles, age 69, passed Aug. 7, 2020 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Per Dan’s request, there will be no formal memorial service but rather a Facebook memorial page. Born in Burlington, Kansas, June 6, 1951, he served in the Navy. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Lorin and Pat Briles; siblings, John, Lorin, Robbie and Kathy (Briles) Williams; and a son, Matthew. Surviving are two children: Micah Briles and spouse Jolynn (Murphy) of San Antonio, Texas, and Heather (Briles) Lewandowski and spouse Paul of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Linda Hudgins of Doniphan, Missouri; six grandchildren, Christopher Briles and spouse Yachel, Cody Briles, Ashley (Briles)Landes and spouse Derek, also Hayden, Pippi, and Harper Lewandowski; and four great-grandchildren, Eliav, Hallel, Evelyn, and Jayden.

Note: Death notice was posted August 16, 2020 (The Miner Newspaper).


Leona Jean "Jeanie" Briles Cookston

imageLeona Jean "Jeanie" Briles Cookston, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Jon Anderson Cookston, departed this life Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2020 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. A private graveside service for Mrs. Cookston will be held at the Somerville City Cemetery. Born December 26, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of the late Worthie Harwood Briles and Leona Hays (Connally) Briles. Mrs. Cookston is survived by her daughter, Sherri Shelby (Philip) of Jackson, TN; two grandchildren, Madison Michelle Morris of Jackson, TN and Scott Gregory Morris of Jackson, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven Anderson Cookston and her son-in-law, Michael Hiram Morris.

Mary Nell Briles Theuner

Mary Nell Briles Theuner, 88, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehab. A private burial will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Born on November 16, 1931 in Graham, KY to the late Myrtle Stafford Beamer and Cleatus Briles. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Theuner; sons, George Theuner and Morris Douglas Johnston. Survivors include her son, Charles Michael (Jane) Johnston of Madisonville; and her grandson, Christopher Johnston of Madisonville.




Donald Clyde Briles

imageDonald Clyde Briles, of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2020 at the age of 66. Services will be held on April 16, 2020 at Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery in Humble, Texas. A viewing will be held from 12:00pm-2:00pm and a graveside funeral at 2:00pm. Pastors Brandon Bales and Jamie Moore of Northeast Houston Baptist Church will be officiating. Mr. Briles was born in Houston, Texas on June 27, 1953, preceded in death by parents E. L "Shorty" and Millicent V. Briles; brother Patrick W. Briles; and niece Vallie Briles. He then served in the US Army from 1972 to 1974. Donald was married to Susan on February 15, 1973; they were married 47 years. Survivin: his wife Susan; son Anthony "Scooter" and wife Wendy; grandchildren Alexis, Noah, and Hannah; sister Elma Carter and husband Gene; brother Danny Briles; nieces Gay Veale and husband Denny, Sandy Mace and husband Bryan, Mandy Smith and husband Jason; nephews Anson Carter and wife Cheri, Brian Carter and wife Kristi, Joe "Joey" Allison and wife Jennifer; and great-nephews and nieces.


Robert D. Briles Dies

imageIndianapolis - Robert D. Briles, 78, passed away abruptly on April 7, 2020. Services will be private. Born in Indianapolis on March 10, 1942, to the late Russell C. and Carol L. Briles His sister, Miriam, preceded him in death. Survived by many cousins.

Notice posted April 16, 2020.





Ron M. Briles Dies

imageRonnie "Ron" Michael Briles, 76, passed away February 19, 2020 in California. At this time there are no funeral arrangements or death notice available. Born March 8, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to the late Ernest Michael Briles Jr. and Mary Kester Briles. On August 3, 1963 he married Barbara Boardman who survives. Also surviving are his children, Wendy Briles Mattox, Gary, and Ronald Michael Briles. It should be noted that Ron's father and my grandfather, Rex Briles, are brothers.







Heather Lynn Briles Passes

imageAttica, IN - Heather Lynn Briles, 33, of Attica, died unexpectedly at 3:06 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital. Visitation will be held at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Saturday, Feb 1, from 12:00 p.m until the service time of 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Badgley officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Born on July 25, 1986 in Lafayette. She was the daughter of Mark A. Odore and Tina A. Briles. Surviving along with her parents are five children, Chloe Briles, Averey Powell, Caiden Seward, Ryder Combs & Ellie Cary, all at home; two sisters, Tiffany Briles, Attica and Christa (Cody) Schultz, Lafayette; brother, Blake Spear, Attica; grandmothers, Linda Butler, Attica and Gloria Briles, Lafayette; five nieces and a nephew.






Emma Briles Ward Dies

imageEmma M. Briles Ward, age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Aperion Care in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on July 8, 1943 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of John Frank and Alwilda Margaret Obenour Briles. A funeral service is planned for Emma will be at 10:30 AM Friday, August 16, 2019 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Interment will be in Monmouth Cemetery. On January 23, 1965, Emma married David Ross Ward at the Assembly of God Church in Beloit, Wisconsin and they later divorced. Emma is survived by three daughters; Sarah Morss of Abingdon, Illinois, Peggy Ward of Monmouth, Illinois, and Ruth Tyrrel of Helena, Montana, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one sister, Phyllis Lucian of Beloit, Wisconsin, and two brothers; Frank Briles and Keithsburg, Illinois and Paul Briles of Macomb, Illinois. A number of nieces and nephews are also surviving. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Frances Abbadusky, and a number of aunts, uncles, and nephews.


Jack Edward Briles Dies

imageJack Edward Briles, Sr., 85, of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville, IN, with burial to follow. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Legacy Funeral Center in Jeffersonville, IN. Born on September 21, 1933 in Corydon, IN. to Daniel Edward and Pearl Carpenter Briles. Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Briles; son, Jay Robert Briles; son-in-law, Jack Goodhue; and siblings, Lloyd Wilkinson, Anna Lea Byrnes, and Kathryn Head. He is survived by his children, Jack Briles, Jr. (Alma), Virginia Goodhue, and John Briles, Sr. (Dawn); daughter-in-law, Sheril Lynn Briles; 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.



Philip Raymond Briles

imagePhilip Raymond Briles, age 82, of Asheboro died Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. The family will receive friends Sunday, August 4, 2019 from 1:00-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Browder officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born in Asheboro on June 25, 1937 to Raymond and Mattie Kinley Briles. In addition to his parents, Philip was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Douglas Mack. He is survived by his sister: Beth Mack of Snellville, GA; nephew, Timothy Mack of Snellville, GA.






George Herbert Briles

imageGeorge Herbert Briles of rural Neodesha, KS passed on July 11, 2019 at his home at 81 years old. Graveside service was held at Hatler Cemetery, Friday, July 19th at 11:00 am. He was born in Buffville, Kansas. George's parents, Arlo and Rose Briles of Neodesha passed before him as well as one sister, Arlene Reaves of Cherryvale, Kansas. He is survived by his other sister, Aleta Jackson, and brother-in-law, Bert Jackson of Cherryvale, Kansas.







Margaret "Peggy" Briles

imageMargaret "Peggy" Briles, passed away peacefully at her home with her children by her side on July 10, 2019 at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Minister Pamela Panek officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Peggy will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery in Leroy. Born on April 28, 1958 to Wayne and Theresa (Carter) Briles in Grand Rapids. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wayne Briles Jr. and Ken Briles; and daughter in law, Chana Messer. Peggy is survived by one son and four daughters: Tony (Maria) Messer of Big Rapids, Conie (Garry) Stewart of Arkansas, Kandy (Howard) White of Stanwood, Stacey (Charlie) Beemer of Mecosta, April (Mike) Hansen of Mecosta; siblings Katie Clements of Grayling, Hazen (Diana) Briles of Lansing, Dale (Alice Carrier) Briles of Belmont, Shelly Briles of Hersey, Edith Briles of Mecosta, Mark Briles of Tennesee; a sister-in-law, Irene Briles of Howard City; grandchildren, Amanda, Kaylin, Tony Jr., Seth, Emily, Kymberly, Katie, Eva, Jacob, Kamren and Tyler; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way as well as many step and adopted grandchildren, nieces and nephews.





Helen Marie Briles Auman

imageHIGH POINT-Helen Briles "Pinky" Auman, 94, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. A service to celebrate Pinky’s life will be held on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, at 2 o'clock, in the Chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale, with Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday afternoon, from 12:45 until 1:45, at the funeral home.She was born on September 28, 1924 in Guilford County, to the late Thomas and Ruby Farlow Briles. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Vernon Auman; a son, Leon Auman, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. She is survived by her children, Melvin Auman (Rhonda), Rita Bodenheimer (David), Tim Auman (Terri),and Carl Auman (Jennifer); her daughter emeritus, Susan Coltrane; her grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Christopher, Kristen, Tracy, Annette, Tom, Jennifer, Brad and Callie; her great granddaughter, Aria Auman and several nieces and nephews.





Frances Harriet Briles Abbadusky

Frances Harriet Briles Abbadusky, age 83, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois, passed awayThursday, May 23, 2019 at Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville, Illinois. A graveside funeral service is planned for 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Monmouth Cemetery in Monmouth, Illinois. No visitation is planned. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Bald Bluff, Henderson County, Illinois, the daughter of John Frank and Alwilda Margaret (Obenour) Briles. On February 24, 1956, she married Herbert Owen Abbadusky in Monmouth, Illinois and he preceded her in death on October 13, 1992.She is preceded in death by her husband Herbert, her parents, and siblings.



Dawnevyn "Don" Paul Briles

imageDawnevyn "Don" Paul Briles, 84, of Shrewsbury, departed this life Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following a long illness. Per his request, cremation has been honored and a small gathering with immediate family will be held at a later date. Born August 1, 1934, in Lincoln County. In addition to his wife, Lois, he was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Mary Briles; daughter, Stephanie Briles; brothers, Dennis and Beryl Briles; and son-in-law, Mark Shannon. Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Melody Briles Shannon of Charleston; son, Brian Briles of Shrewsbury and fiance, Amanda Merrill; grandchildren, Matthew (Jessica) Sanchez of Oak Hill, Cory Sanchez of Morgantown, Cameron Bays of Tornado; step-granddaughter, Courtney Shannon of Philadelphia; sister, Loretta Hannigan of Shrewsbury; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.





John Manley Briles Jr.

imageJohn Manley Briles, Jr., of Ramseur, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation Center in Asheboro. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ramseur from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, January 4, 2019, at First Christian Church; Rev. Garry Arnett officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Knoll Cemetery in Ramseur. Native of Randolph County, Mr. Briles was preceded in death by his parents, John Manley Briles, Sr. and Pearl Henson Briles. Survivors: wife, Josephine "Jo" Hemphill Briles, of the home, sons, John Manley Briles, III, and wife, Alison, of Asheboro, Justin Aaron Briles, and wife, Tyra, of Archdale, sisters, Elsie Reeder, of Greensboro, Mildred Nance, of Ramseur, brother, Wayne Briles, of Ramseur, grandchildren, Aaron Briles, Haley Briles, Mason Briles, Isla Briles.



Tina Ann Briles McDonald

imageTina Ann Briles McDonald passed away on September 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. No formal services and Mrs. McDonald was cremated. Born July 3, 1966 in Cary, North Carolina to the late Howard Gary "Pug" Briles and Nellie Mae Disher Briles. Surviving is her son Preston Briles, sisters Teresa Briles Thrift and Melanie Briles.





Dixie Briles Garnett Dies

imageDixie Ann Briles Garnett, 81, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Heritage Center. A celebration of Dixie's life will be held at a later time this summer. Born in Oakland City, Indiana on April 27, 1936 to the late John and Florence (Foley) Briles. Dixie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Thomas Eugene "Gene" Garnett of Evansville, IN; daughter, Candice Dodson (Jeff) of Evansville, IN; son, Patrick John Garnett (Ed Deveraux) of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Zachary Dodson (Danielle) of Sellersburg, IN and Madeline Dodson of Evansville, IN.





James Homer Briles

imageJames Homer Briles, 72, passed peacefully in the presence of family on Monday, April 2, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Corydon. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, April 5 at the Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown. Friends may call from 10 AM to 2 PM on Thursday prior to the service. Pastor Tim Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Wolfe Cemetery with graveside military rites. Born in New Albany, IN on October 18, 1945, the son of Homer and Pauline Jackson Briles. US Veteran of the Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Fred Briles. He is survived by one son, Bradley Watkins (Teresa) of Georgetown, IN; Daughters, Laura Briles of New Albany, IN and Shelley Haycraft (Alton) of Corydon, IN; Brother, Paul Ray Briles (Sandy) of Georgetown, IN; Sister, JoAnn Briles of New Albany, IN; Two Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild and several nephews



Charles Lee Briles

imageCharles Lee Briles, age 76, passed away on April 2, 2018. Friends may gather Friday, April 6, 4:00 pm until the time of memorial service at 5:00 pm at O. R. Woodyard South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. Elder Jackie Smith officiating. Private inurnment at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Born on May 1, 1941 in Robinette, WV to the late Walter and Hazel Briles. Charles is preceded in death by son, Thomas Lee Briles; and brother, Joseph Briles. He is survived by beloved wife of 56 years, Barbara Briles; son, Markus (Kelly) Briles, grandsons, Charles (Jordan) Briles, Robert, Jonathon, and Christopher Briles; great grandson, Levi Briles; siblings, Jim (Margaret) Briles, Daniel (Daphne) Briles, Joyce (Greg) Fernan, and Bonnie (Rainer) Stegemann; other relatives and friends.



Gilbert Roy Briles Dies

Gilbert Roy Briles, 87, of Trinity, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Thomasville Medical in Thomasville. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 26, 2018, at Tabernacle United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors presented by The Randolph County Honor Guard. Native of Randolph County, Mr. Briles was born February 23, 1930, to the late Ernest and Ella Mae Younts Briles. US Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Stout, Jewel Jordan, Alice Loflin; brothers, Dalton, Robert and Wayne Briles. Mr. Briles is survived by his wife, Donna Gallimore Briles of the home; daughter, Phyllis Caviness and husband, Gary W. of Asheboro; brother, Wendell Briles and wife, India of Asheboro; and granddaughter, Natalie Caviness.


Henry Lee Briles

imageHenry Lee Briles, 92, of Jamestown, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2018, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Floral Garden Park. Born January 17, 1926, in Randolph County, he was a son of the late Russell Briles and the late Zola Summey Briles. US Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth "Rusty" Briles, sister, Imogene; and brother, Marion. Lee is survived by his daughter, Bobbi Briles Watkins and husband Tim of Jamestown; sister, Rusaline Cassidy; niece, Pam Cassidy Marshburn and husband Jamey; nephews, David Briles and wife Carolyn, Joe Briles and wife Patty, and Jon Briles; and dog, Lacy.ee.



Mary Jo Briles Garringer

Mrs. Mary Jo Briles Garringer, 75, a resident of Highland Home, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30-11 AM. Funeral services for Mrs. Garringer will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, January 4, at the First Baptist Church of Luverne with Rev. Clay Crum, Rev. Joe Leverette, Rev. Bo Weed, and Rev. Jim Looney officiating. Interment will follow in Luverne Emmaus Cemetery with Turners Funeral Home of Luverne directing. Mrs. Garringer was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Roy L. Garringer, son, David Garringer, parents Walter "Buster" and Mildred Young Briles, and brother, George Briles. She is survived by her three children, Roger W. Garringer, John (Heather) Garringer, and Iva (Robert) Duffell, daughter-in-law, Juanita Garringer, six grandchildren, David (Rebecca) Garringer, Amber (Corey) Hester, Jolene Garringer, Jake Garringer, Lauren Duffell, and Jed Garringer, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, Sandy (John) Powell, Betty (Jimmy) Peters, and Theresa Howe, and brother, David Briles. -Turner's Funeral Home


Lacy Kay Briles

imageLacy Kay Briles, 35, passed away December 6, 2017 at the Larimer County Jail in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Briles was being held in the jail and committed suicide while awaiting trial. Briles is the daughter of the late Gerald Alvy Briles. Surviving are two children and a sister Amanda Nicole Briles, and also a brother. No services listed.






Lilyann Grace Briles

Lilyann Grace Briles, daughter of Christopher and Jennifer Briles, was born and died on August 14, 2017. A visitation in her honor will be held Friday, August 25, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.


Linda Briles Shively

imageLinda D. (Briles) Shively, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Josh Keesling will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. Born on March 15, 1949 in Marion County as the daughter of Dale Miller and Joan (Kidd) Briles. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (James) McGuire of Fishers, IN, and Rhonda (Darin) Earl of Poplar Grove, IL; siblings, Cynthia, Rollie, Karen, Michael, Annie, John Chuck; grandchildren Mary, Mac, and Kevin McGuire, and Ryan and Ashley Earl; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Joan Briles; and brother, Benny Briles.



Lala Briles Pitts

Lala Briles Pitts, 83, went home to be with the Lord July 23, 2017. Funeral Services was held 1:00PM Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Smith Grove Baptist Church in Colfax, where she was a longtime member, with Pastor Chuck Peters officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Randolph County, Lala was the daughter of the late Eunice Pierce and Henry Allen Briles. She was married to the late Harvey Pitts, and also was preceded in death by sisters Ruby Dixon and Edith Hoover, and brother Luther Briles. Survivors include her children Marvin Pitts and Debra of Belews Creek, Allen Pitts and Darlene of Greensboro, and Elaine Lowe and Mark of High Point; grandchildren Heather Wolf and Travis, Jay Pitts and Holly, Todd Hargett and Tammy, and Ryan Lowe; great-grandchildren Parker Pitts, Matthan Wolf, and Jordan Hargett; sister-in-law Joann Briles; and a host of extended family and friends. Friends and family may sign, and view the guestbook at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Service.



Golda Juanita Briles Jenkins

imageGolda Juanita Briles Jenkins, of Wellington, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home in Wellington, at the age of 82. Funeral services for Golda will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the First Baptist Church of Belle Plaine, Kan. A private interment will be held at the Kechi Township Cemetery, Kechi, Kan. Born the daughter of Milo Floyd and Etta Elizabeth (Angle) Briles on Saturday, Dec. 29, 1934 in Amorita, Okla. Survivors include her nephew, Kevin Phillips and his girlfriend Melody Goodman. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Dean and Garold Briles, sisters: Imogene Ramey and Lois Phillips and nephew, Kelly Phillips.





Kenneth John Briles

imageKenneth John Briles, age 70 of Wild Rose, died unexpectedly on Saturday May 13, 2017. He served in the U.S. Army with the 84th Division and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. Kenneth is survived by his daughter: Keri (Tim) Dabroski, Waukesha; grandchildren: Jeanette and Eddie; other relatives and friends. Private family services will be held at Central Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery, King.

NOTE: We do not have a lineage for Mr. Briles







Bernell Sue Briles Richards

imageBernell Sue Briles Richards, 78, of Hardesty, Oklahoma passed away April 22, 2017 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 27, at the Adams Mennonite Brethren Church with Herb Bridgewater officiating. Interment will be at the Union Center Cemetery directed by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker.Born on August 26, 1938 in the Dombey area, the daughter daughter of the late Clyde and Lauva Hasty Briles. Preceding her in death are her parents and sister, Clydena. Survivors include her husband, Rodney of the home (m. February 16, 1957); two sons, Leon and Beverly Richards of Adams, OK; Clellie and Ginger Richards of Enid, OK; and one daughter, Becky and Terry Gilbert of Hardesty, OK.; ten grandchildren, Amanda and Brian Jarvis of Fairfax, VA; Lorena and Cody Ballard of Oklahoma City, OK; Emily and Katie Richards of Adams, OK; Caleb and Dana Richards of Serepta, LA; Kala and Tyler Wondrasek of Norman, OK; Clancy and Beth Richards of Shawnee, OK; Melyssa and Flip van den Bosch of Vleuten, The Netherlands; Krysta and Caitlyn Gilbert of Stillwater, OK; 6 great-grandchildren; her brother, Darrell Briles of Wikieup, AZ; and numerous family and friends.



Miriam J. Briles

imageMiriam J. Briles, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2017. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, Born on February 24, 1938 to the late Russell Briles and Carol Liming Briles.Miriam is survived by her brother, Robert Briles; an aunt, Bea Vanderfleet; several cousins and close family friend, Dennis Petrie.









Melba Jean Briles Hicks

imageMelba Jean Briles Hicks, 90, of Stephenville, went to be with her Savior, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Stephenville. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Valley Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Ward Hayes officiating. Interment will follow at theValley Grove Cemetery in Erath County. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at the Stephenville Funeral Home. Born to the late Tobe Allen Briles, Jr. and Irene Beatris Goodman Briles. She was preceded in death by two children, Ann Blue and Tobbie Smith; siblings, Jo Johnson, Bea Watson, Betty Powell, and Junior Briles; and grandson Jason Cody Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeanette Rich and husband Bobby, Allen Washburn, Mike Carter and wife Jane, and Jozann Ray and husband Tim; grandchildren, Toni Price and husband Todd, Brandy Smith and husband Robert, Rainey Brooker and husband Kelly, Dusty Horton and husband Chad, Laura Smith, Jason Smith and wife Julie, Corey Washburn and wife Jenny, Jennifer Renteria and husband Sammy, Katy Carter, Jake Carter and wife Kitsy, Chanell Dayton and husband Frank; a sister, Delorse Wilson and husband George, many great grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.




Richard M. Briles

Richard M. Briles of Riverside died Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born January 29, 1948 to the late Gaither Ellsworth & Melissa Cullen Briles. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 9:00 to 10:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 2017 followed by his Going Home Service promptly at 10:00 AM, all at the Harbor Baptist Church, Marne Highway at Evergreen Street, Hainesport, NJ 08036. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson. He was the beloved husband of Linda; devoted father to Sharon (Bill) and step-dad to Michael and the late Matthew; loving grandfather to Ethan and Violet. He also is survived by his sisters, Jean, Melissa (Paul) and Virginia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Buddy. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.




Tammy Briles Bledsoe-Humphreys

Tammy Briles Bledsoe-Humphreys, age 54 of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. A memorial service will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Lindsey Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jack Rutherford and Rev. David Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. prior to the service. Born In Lexington, NC on March 6, 1963 and was preceded in death by her father, Jake Briles and her first husband, Larry Bledsoe. She is survived by her husband, Troy Humphreys; sons, Philip Bledsoe and Jessica Williams of Rural Retreat, Jesse Bledsoe and Jessica Bryant of Fleetwood, NC; two grandchildren, Kylie Bledsoe, Kanyon Todd; her mother, Harriett Pullam of Trinity, NC; a sister, Vickie Hinesley and Mark of Ramseur, NC; two brothers, Tim Briles and Lori, Doug Briles and Rebecca all of Ashboro, NC; special friends and family who lovingly helped during her sickness; also several special nieces and nephews.





Carl Braxton Briles

imageCarl Braxton Briles, Sr., 84, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Visitation will be 2:00-3:30 PM Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 PM in Westwood Memorial Gardens, 6101 Reidville Rd., Moore, SC 29369, conducted by the Rev. Hub Blankenship and the Rev. Michael Keel. Born February 13, 1933, in Orange County, NC, he was the son of the late Fred Cecil Briles and Clara Mae Blackwood Briles. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Edmonds Briles; children, Pamela B. Edwards and Lisa B. Champion (Jimmy), all of Moore, SC, and Carl Braxton Briles, Jr. (Dianne) of Inman, SC; five grandchildren, Joshua Neil Briles (Allison Matthes), Andrew Braxton Briles (Cori), Lindsay Briles Evans (Dusty), Brandon Wesley Edwards, and Travis Austin Edwards; and seven great-grandchildren, Caleb Michael Briles, Emma Claire Briles, Hunter Alden Briles, Kylee Paige Briles, Logan Braxton Briles, Mason Alec Evans, and Samuel Jamison Evans. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother and two sister, Edward, Nellie, and Linda Faye.



Patrick Wayne Briles

imagePatrick Wayne Briles passed away on January 11, 2017 in Texas. Funeral services were held at the Rosewood Humble Chapel, 10:00 am Saturday, January 14, 2017. Burial followed in the Rosewood Memorial Park. Born May 2 1947, to the late Earnest Lester Briles and Millicent Seale Briles. Preceded in death by his wife Jerry Jones Briles and daughter, Vallie Briles.








Virginia Lee Briles Gardner

imageVirginia Lee Briles Gardner, 87, Hartford, died on December 19, 2016, at the Life Care Center in Burlington. Memorial Services were held Monday, January 2, 2017, at the Hartford United Methodist Church. Inurnment followed in the Lena Valley Cemetery. Born on January 13, 1929, at Richter, Kansas, to John Charles and Dessie Duvall Briles. On June 9, 1951, she married Daniel R. Gardner, who survives; preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Dorothy Apgar and Beth Gentry, and a grandson. Also survived by four sons, George (Sharon) Gardner, St. George, Fred (Jackie) Gardner, Garnett, David (Nancy) Gardner, Newton, Vernon Gardner, Luellen, NE, two daughters, Mary Hoover, Lyons, and Elizabeth (Kevin) Fox, Syracuse, a sister, Beverly Swenson, Broomfield, CO, 19 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.




Max J. Briles Dies

imageMADISON -Max J. Briles passed Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, in Madison, Wis., Max succumbed to complications of anorexia. Max will be remembered at a gathering on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the home of Greg and Leslie Kebbekus, 6008 Ridgewood Ave., Monona, WI 53716. There will be an opportunity to share thoughts and memories beginning at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Max's name to Rubin for Kids. Born Aug. 9, 1990 to David and Becky Briles who survive. He was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Zeno.





Dorothy Briles Apgar

imageDorothy Briles Apgar, 95, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare, in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2016, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Anderson Funeral Home, 405 W. Main St., Marshalltown. Interment will be in the Apgar Family burial plot, at Riverside Cemetery, in Marshalltown. Born December 29, 1920 to Dessie and Charles Briles on a farm north of Ottawa, Kansas. Survived by her husband, Pat and a son, Tom Apgar both of Marshalltown. She was preceded in death by a son, John at age 28, and a sister, Beth.


Jay Robert Briles

imageJay Robert Briles, 62, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Visitation will be 12 PM to 2 PM Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday in the chapel at the funeral home with cremation to follow according to Jay’s wishes. Born on October 8, 1953 in New Albany to Jack Briles, Sr. and the late Betty (Lear) Briles. Jay was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Briles Cardona. Along with his father, Jay is survived by his wife, Sherilynn (Springer) Briles; children, Katherine Cardona (Adam), Beth Briles Hampton, Jacquline Schulz (TJ); step-children, Adrian Ramos (Nicole), Anthony Ramos (Danielle), Natalie Hernandez (Luis), Lorrin Ramos, Mariah Ramos; siblings, Jack Briles, Jr. (Alma), Virginia Goodhue, John Briles, Sr. (Dawn); 14 grandchildren with one on the way; and 2 great-grandchildren.







Donna Marie Briles Duke

imageDonna Marie Duke, 71, Corydon, died Saturday, April 30, 2016, at her home. Visitation: Wednesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home in Corydon and Thursday, May 5, after 10 a.m. at Calvary Wesleyan Holiness Church. Funeral: Thursday, May 5, at 1 p.m. at the church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery west of Corydon. Officiants: The Revs. Lewis Smith and David Dicken. Born June 23, 1944, in Harrison County, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Belva McCullum Briles. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord Delbert Duke; a son, Dennis Duke; a grandson, Sam Hughes; and two brothers, Jesse and Harry Briles.Survivors include four sons, Vincent Duke (Nanetta) of English, David and Delbert Junior Duke, both of Corydon, and Daniel Duke (Sherry) of Pekin; two daughters, Teresa Hughes and Donnetta Oates (Shane), both of Corydon; a sister, Hazel Smith (Lewis) of Texarkana, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.



Mark Edward Briles

imageMark Edward Briles, age 49, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2016, in Sacramento where he was born on July 3, 1966. Memorial services: Fri., May 20, 10:30 AM at George L Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, 2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. Reception to follow at Faith Presbyterian Church in Sacramento . He is survived by his beloved sons Milan and Zachary, parents Edward and Nancy Briles, brother Jeff Milan Briles and nephew Alexander.




Virgil Strickland Briles III

imageVirgil Strickland "Strick" Briles III, 56 years of age, of Polkton, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, in FL. The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Friday, April 22, 2016 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. The memorial service will be at 4:00 pm in the church sanctuary, officiated by Rev. Billy Hill. "Strick" was born June 16, 1959 in Mecklenburg, NC to the late Virgil Strickland Briles Jr. and the late Shirley Doris Arrington Briles. Survivors include his daughter, Heather (Michael) Barbee of Locust; two sons, Brandon Briles of Polkton and B. J. Briles of Coon Rapids, MN; former wife, Kim Briles of Stanfield; fiancee, Pamela Petitte of Brandon, FL; and one grandchild, Kallie Barbee.






Matthew Ryan Briles

imageMatthew Ryan Briles, 29, passed away April 10, 2016. A visitation will be held Friday, April 15th from 2-4PM with a memorial service at 4PM at Rainbow Mennonite Church. Born October 15, 1986 to Noah and Fonda (Crittenden) Briles. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Briles and Bobbie C. Crittenden; and uncles, Bobby, Theodore, and Lance Crittenden. Surviving are his parents, Noah and Fonda Briles of KCK; brother, Jonathon Briles of KCMO; grandmothers, Josephine Briles of Visalia, CA and Florence Moots of Minden, NE; aunts and uncles, Laurie & Vaughn Cook of Minden, NE, John Briles of Emporia, KS, JoAnn Briles-Klein of Wichita, KS and Lois (Mike Peters) Briles of KCMO, Joe and Debbie Hoag of Yates Center, KS, Sandy Donner of Plainview, NE, as well as a number of other great aunts and cousins.






Thomas L. Briles

imageThomas L. Briles passed March 27, 2016 after a long illness. Family and friends may gather Thursday, March 31, from 4 pm until the time of memorial service at 6 pm at O. R. Woodyard South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Inurnment at a later date Franklin Hills Memory Gardens. Born in Berlin, Germany on Aug 16, 1962 and grew up in CT. Survived by his parents, Charles Lee and Barbara Briles; son, Charles (Jordan) Briles; brother, Mark (Kelly) Briles; longtime companion, Rose Stapleton; stepchildren, Bonnie, Vicky, and Matthew Stapleton; nephews, Robert Briles, Jonathan and Christopher Doski; many other relatives and friends.







Worthie Elwood Briles

imageWorthie Elwood Briles, 98, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at the DeKalb County Hospice at the Oak Crest Retirement Center, DeKalb. A memorial service will be scheduled for early June 2016.Born January 31, 1918, in Italy, Ellis County, Texas, Elwood was the son of Worthie Harwood Briles and Leona Hays (Connally) Briles. He married the late Clara Ruth Wilson on June 6, 1941, in Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings, Connally Oran Briles, Bonnie Bell (Briles) Stokes, Van Gordon Briles, and Jack David Briles. He is survived by his sister, Leona Jean (Briles) Cookston of Somerville, Tennessee; his children, Susan Marie Kniebes (Duane Kniebes) of Boulder, Colorado, David Elwood Briles (Marilyn Crain) of Birmingham, Alabama, and Sara Briles (Richard Briles Moriarty) of Madison, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Dustin Lincoln Briles Moriarty (Dana Churness) of Herbster, Wisconsin, Rachel Florence Briles (Duy Ho ng) of Austin, Texas, and Travis Crain Briles of Boulder, Colorado; step-grandchildren, Linda (Kniebes) Ismiel (Tim) of Oswego, Illinois, Carrie (Kniebes) Swift (Steve) of Lisle, Illinois, and Van Kniebes of Boulder, Colorado; great-grandchildren, Wylder Lee and Olin Elwood Moriarty of Herbster, Wisconsin, and Kh i and Shiloh Ho ng of Austin, Texas; and numerous nephews and nieces and grandnieces and grandnephews.

Robert Felix "Rob" Briles Dies

imageRobert Felix "Rob" Briles, age 61, of Page passed December 9, 2015. Burial was held at Mountain View Cemetery in Kingman, Arizona. Briles was born February 28, 1954 in Boulder, CO son of the late Orlan & Keitha Louise "Pat" O'Brien Briles. Survived by his oldest sister, Lindia Hudgins, and brother, Pastor Danny Briles (the only survivors of his mother's children); his three children: Marion Briles, Lauren Bee Briles, Sarah Briles Marquez; and his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, John '61 & Lorin '65; his sisters, and Joanne & Kathy '74.



Dorothy Lee Briles McDonald

imageMYRTLE BEACH, SC - Dorothy Lee Briles McDonald, 86, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed December 6, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from 1:00 PM until 1:50 PM at the church. Preceded in death by her husband Weyman Texas McDonald in 1960; both parents William Lee and Pauline Griffin Briles. Dorothy is survived by her 3 daughters, Paula Miles (David Miles), Janice McDonald, and Anna Boyce, and one stepson, Weyman McDonald, Jr. (Patricia). She had six grandchildren, Ryan Miles, Paul Miles (Britteny), Morgan Batts (Henry), David McDonald (Buffy), Heather Grubb (Jeff) and Weyman McDonald III (Lauren), as well as 8 great-grandchildren.


Kathleen Briles Sandlin

imageKathleen Briles Sandlin passed away on September 15, 2015. Family visitation Tuesday afternoon 4-6pm at the: ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Blvd., Clementon, NJ 08021. A Memorial Service will begin at 6pm. Born in 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to James and Kathleen Briles. Married in 1962, survived by her 4 sons David, Daniel, Douglas and Dennis; and her 5 granddaughters Taylor, Emily, Sarah, Maya and Sarah. She is also survived by her brother James Briles, Jr. and her sister Frances Bergstrom, both of whom reside in Berlin; and by the best Godmother ever, her Aunt Rosie Brannigan.


Virginia Dare Briles Snider

image Mrs. Virginia Briles Snider died August 29, 2015 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation after several years of declining health. She was born on November 13, 1920 to Virgil Strickland Briles and Pansy Jordan Briles. On July 6, 1940 she married Jesse Gray Snider who preceded her in death in 1994. She lost her only child Bonnie Snider Jones in 2013. Surviving are sister Dorothy Hunt of Thomasville, grandsons James G. Jones of Thomasville and Benjamin C. Jones of Lexington, and great grand daughters Megan and Melissa Jones of Winston Salem. The family will be at J.C. Greens funeral home, 122 West Main St, Thomasville on Wednesday at 3:00PM for visitation. A memorial service will follow at 4pm.

Jesse Obed Briles

Jesse Obed Briles, 92, of Westlake, passed away August 24, 2015 in Westlake, Ohio.Visitation at 2:30pm followed by a memorial service at 3:30pm Sunday, September 6, 2015 At Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park, OH 44116. Private burial at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Born July 4, 1923 to the late Ninevah Rush & Eulah Horney Briles. Surviving will be wife of 68 years Ruby J. Briles (nee Gee); loving father of Londa Foster (Charles), Brenda Freeman (Dan) and Rev. Johnny Briles (Joyce); grandfather of Michelle Fluet (Matt), Sonya Judkins (Kevin), Julie Farr (Daniel), Amy Lawson (Geoff), Sarah Freeman (fiance-Andrew Bryant), Jesse Briles (Jenna), and Bennett Briles (Olivia). Great grandfather of 10; dear brother of Juana Mase, David Briles, and the late Philip and Peter Briles and Susan Smits.


Beverly J. Briles Herring

imageBeverly J. Herring, 85, passed away at 7:20 p.m. at Wesleyan Health and Rehab, Marion. Visitation: 2-8 pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana .Funeral Service: 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2015, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana; Officiating; Rev. Robert Van Cise Interment: Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Indiana. Daughter of the late Glen and Beatrice (Stephenson) Briles, she was born April 14, 1930 in Blackford County. She married Robert Herring on December 27, 1947 in Upland. He survives. Survivors include her husband of over 67 years, Robert Herring; two sons, Michael (Carol) Herring, Keystone, David (Cheryl) Herring, Hamilton, OH; a daughter, Susan (Bob) Southworth, Upland; a brother Steve Briles, Hartford City; two sisters, Rita (Jerry) Morris, Texas, Beth (Ron) Bennett, Florida; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by siblings: Bill Briles, John Briles, Joan Conner.

Gerald Thomas "Jerry" Briles

imageGerald Thomas "Jerry" Briles, 67, of Stephens City, VA died Monday, June 8, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM on Friday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel. A funeral service will be conducted at 5:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home with his father-in-law, Mr. John Maisch officiating, followed by a reception at South Chapel. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Born in 1948 in Washington, D. C., the son of the late Joseph Wheeler and Helen Lions Briles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving four tours in Vietnam; received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and numerous other medals during his military service. Mr. Briles married Lisa M. Briles on December 30, 1989 in Hocking County, Ohio. Surviving with his wife is a brother, David Briles (Judy) of Bowie Maryland. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Kryder.

Vicki Ann Briles

imageHILDEBRAN- Vicki Ann Briles, 54, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at her residence. Services will be Monday, June 8, at 3:00 PM at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Makant officiating. Burial will follow in Catawba Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, June 8, at Hickory Funeral Home from 1:00-2:45 PM. Born November 12, 1960 in Catawba Co. to Jo Ann McAdams Briles and the late Edward Lloyd Briles. Surviving is her mother, Jo Ann Briles; daughter, Haley Walker and fiance, Wesley Helton; granddaughter, Lacie Helton; grandson, Waylon Helton; brother, Rick Briles and wife, Cindy; sister, Sandi Wagner and husband, Kenny; niece, Amanda Briles; nephew, Tyler Wagner and numerous friends and cousins.



Wilda Mae Briles Kearns

imageWilda Mae Briles Kearns, 84, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, 224 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro with Rev. Lynda Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Born in Randolph County on May 30, 1930 to Roland Alvah and Wilda Kathryn "Kate" Winningham Briles; preceded in death by her husband Fred Martin Kearns. Survived by her daughter, Karen Trollinger and husband Tom of Asheboro; son, Martin Kearns and wife Beth of Asheboro; grandchildren, Caroline Trollinger of Asheboro, Lindsay Poe and husband Jeff of Liberty, Lauren Trollinger, William Kearns, and George Kearns all of Asheboro; great grandchildren, Hunter Wilson, Cameron Norton, and Angel Palma all of Asheboro, Jackson, Benjamin, and Emma Poe all of Liberty; and her faithful companion, her dog Max. Roland Briles is the brother of Ernest Michael Briles, great grandfather of R. Trent Briles, curator of the BIN.

William Paul Briles

imageWilliam Paul Briles passed away peacefully May 1, 2015 in Largo, FL. Born June 11, 1950 to the late Wallace E. Briles and Gladys Hill Briles. He is survived by loving wife Rita, sons Glenn, Dennis and daughter Adrienne. Burial will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater, Florida








Jack M. Briles

Jack M. Briles passed on February 8, 2015 in Oregon. Born in Oregon, March 1, 1940 to the late Dewey S. and Bertha Leimkuhl Briles. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. No death notice has posted regarding burial. The BIN has this lineage and it appears all of his siblings has passed. We will monitor the funeral home in case a notice posts.

Joel McKenneth Briles

imageJoel McKenneth Briles, age 85 of Gainesville, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Jeff McGowan as celebrant. Burial will be in Countryside Cemetery in Gainsville, Florida. Born February 13, 1929 in South Bend, Indiana to Fayette Andrew and Annabel Cunningham Briles. Survived by his wife, Sue Briles of Gainesville, FL; daughters, Nancy Briles of Gainesville, FL, Jill Briles-Hinton (Bob) of Richmond, VA, Jody Jacobs of Carmel, IN; grandchildren, Bert Hinton, Mac Jacobs, Mary Jacobs and Trinity Briles-Grafft.


Beverly Joan Briles Niedermeyer

Beverly Joan Briles Niedermeyer died peacefully Jan. 9, 2015, at home, after a brief illness. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at St. Mary's Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St. Born Feb. 24, 1931, in Portland, the first of James Albert Briles and Dorothy (Dunseath) Briles's two children. Survived by her five children; grandchildren, Luke Allen, Sarah Alexander, Robert Alexander IV, Brittany Linton, Rodney Linton, Linus Niedermeyer III, Johnathon Niedermeyer, Eleanor Niedermeyer, Lillian Niedermeyer, Mackinnon Niedermeyer and Joseph Niedermeyer; partner, Jack Kaady; his sons, Jack Kaady Jr. and Jeff Kaady; her sons and daughters-in-law, Brian Allen, Robert Alexander, Greg Egashira, Tracy Niedermeyer and Stacy Niedermeyer; and her nieces and nephews, Jim Briles, John Briles, Jennifer Loomis and Jill Parisi. She was predeceased by her parents; and younger brother, James Briles.