Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Richard Blaine Richardson
May 22, 2025
Richard Blaine Richardson, 90, of Randleman passed away on May 22, 2025 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.
There will be a memorial service for Mr. Richardson on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm at Balfour Baptist Church, 1642 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro, NC 27203 with Pastor Mark Wilburn officiating.
Full obituary is pending; this space will be updated when it is...
Jerry Gray Pugh
May 22, 2025
Jerry Gray Pugh, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on May 22, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Pugh was born in Gobbler, Missouri on January 18, 1944 to AB and Trannie Lindsay Pugh. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and served in Okinawa. He was employed with Technimark for over 12 years, where...
Sandra Iona Julian Hiatt
May 19, 2025
Sandra Julian Hiatt, age 75, of Randleman passed away May 19, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hiatt was born December 30, 1949 the daughter of William McKinnly Julian and Mozell Trotter Julian.
Sandra was a native of Randolph County. She worked for 30 years at Loflin Hosiery Mill and 10 years at Walmart in Randleman. Sandra...
Phyllis Jean Shelton
May 19, 2025
Phyllis Jean Wimmer Shelton, age 80, of Asheboro, NC, formally of Rose City Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
Phyllis was born on October 20, 1944, in Whitewood, Virginia, to Hubert Wimmer and Laura Dotson. She loved spending time with her family and friends and found joy in homemaking, cooking, and baking meals that brought...
Joyce LaRue Firce
May 16, 2025
Joyce LaRue Bradfield Firce, age 85, of Randleman, NC, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Guilford County.
Joyce was born on April 4, 1940, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Harold Bradfield and June Hoffheins. She later moved to Edgely, PA, where she and her husband, Ronald, lovingly raised their family before retiring to North Carolina. Joyce found joy in the simple...
James "Chip" Harris Jr.
May 16, 2025
James "Chip" Harris Jr., born on February 27, 1951, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Asheboro Health and Rehab. Chip led a life full of inspiration and devotion, cherished by all who knew him. A beloved father, brother, and grandfather.
Chip graduated from Ben L. Smith High School in 1970, where he met his high...
Barbara Ann Woodlief Ingold
May 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Woodlief Ingold, 77, of Randleman passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 11, 1947 in Oxford, NC to Rufus Eugene Woodlief and Mary Belle Beaver.
Ann was a devoted, loving and caring wife and mother, married to Jim for over 58 years. She loved the beach, yard...
JoAnn Jarrett Smith
May 13, 2025
JoAnn Jarrett Smith, 73, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. She was born March 13, 1952 in Randolph Co. to James Kenneth Jarrett and Helen Gertrude Routh Jarrett.
JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married for 47 years to her husband, Tim, and together raised three wonderful...
Katie Kern Deaton
May 12, 2025
Katie Kern Deaton, age 96, of Troy, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Katie was born in Troy on Feb. 26, 1929, to the late Sankey Kern and Marybelle Cagle Kern. She was the last surviving member of the Troy High School graduating class of 1947. She was the Town Clerk and...
Iris Austin Bingham
May 10, 2025
Iris Lee Austin Bingham, age 93, of Greensboro passed away on May 10, 2025.
Ms. Bingham was born in Albemarle, NC on April 18, 1932 to Alfred and Onnie Mae Cooper Austin. She was employed with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission for 10 years. In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death by her former husband, Raymond C....
Vann Herbert Gales
May 9, 2025
Vann Herbert Gales, affectionately known as “Dinkie,” was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, to the late George and Mary Louise Gales. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1965 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1968.
Dinkie was rooted in faith from an early age, attending St. Stephen AME Church...
Deborah Nicole Harrison
May 8, 2025
Deborah Nicole Harrison, 48, of Archdale passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 8, 2025 at her home. She was born July 9, 1976 in Charleston, SC to Mark Jay Harrison and Linda Jane Millikan Harrison.
Deborah is survived by her sons, Danny Highfill III of Greensboro and Harrison Highfill of Greensboro; father, Mark Harrison of Randleman; sisters, Kim Bryant of Charleston, SC...
Margaret Ann "Maggie" Blackwell
May 7, 2025
Margaret Ann “Maggie” Blackwell, 54, passed away on May 7 in Asheboro, North Carolina.
Born on January 17, 1971, in Princeton, West Virginia, Margaret was the daughter of Nancy Alley. She was known for her strength, honesty, and deep love for her family. She proudly described herself as “forward, blunt and 100% real,” and those who knew her would agree. Though...
Roxanna Smith Bryant
May 5, 2025
Roxanna Smith Bryant, 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Asheboro on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A proud graduate of Eastern Randolph High School, Roxanna went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Communications Media from Appalachian State University. She devoted her life to teaching and mentoring children, leaving a lasting mark on countless young...
David William "Burr" Harris
May 3, 2025
David William “Burr” Harris, age 71 of Randleman, passed away on Saturday, May 03, 2025 at his home.
Burr was born on June 27, 1953 in Guilford County, NC to Woodrow and Margaret Pegram Harris. Burr worked as a supervisor for Georgia Pacific and Boise Cascade lumber yards. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and having cookouts, and loved spending...
Debbie Bowman Thompson
May 2, 2025
Debra “Debbie” Bowman Thompson, 72, of Sophia, passed away in her home, where family quickly surrounded her with love, on Friday morning, May 2, 2025, in Sophia, NC. The daughter of Allen Millikan Bowman and the late Lalah Marie Rush Bowman, Debbie was born December 31, 1952, at Randolph Hospital. She graduated from Randleman High School in 1971 and enjoyed...
Johnny Darrell "JD" Smith, Jr
Apr 30, 2025
Johnny Darrell “JD” Smith, Jr., 53, of Randleman passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born October 21, 1971 in Wytheville, VA to Johnny Darrell Smith, Sr. and Wanda Dunford Smith.
JD was a graduate of Trinity High School. He received an associates degree from Randolph Community College and spent most of his adult life...
Charles Clayton "Bill" Dicks
Apr 30, 2025
Charles Clayton Dicks, affectionately known as Bill to his family and friends, completed his earthly journey on April 30, 2025. He will be forever remembered as a devoted family man—hardworking, protective, and full of love.
Bill lived a life rich with stories and character. In his younger years, he often recounted his adventures running moonshine, which fueled his lifelong passion for...
Jean Saunders Teague
Apr 29, 2025
Jean Saunders Teague, age 83, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Teague was born on February 2, 1942, the daughter of Burl and Lula Luther Saunders.
Jean was raised in the Eleazer community and was a 1959 graduate of Farmer High School. After high school, she went to beauty...
Jose Uribe Ramirez
Apr 27, 2025
Jose Uribe Ramirez, age 62, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Southern Pines.
Jose was born on June 24, 1962, to Juan Uribe Ramirez and Maria Rosa Ramirez Bautista. A man full of life and heart, Jose found joy in the simple pleasures—planting roses, lemons, and nuts, cooking meals filled with love, and sharing laughter with family...
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