Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Steven Edward Irvine
Aug 20, 2025
Steven Edward Irvine, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on August 20, 2025 at the Piedmont Hospice House.
Mr. Irvine was born in Asheboro on August 16, 1954 to Edward and Nellie Jordan Irvine, who preceded him in death. He was a 1972 graduate of Asheboro High School. Steve retired, as a rural mail carrier, from the U.S. Postal Service. Steve...
Derek Lee Young
Aug 19, 2025
Derek Lee Young was born on April 1, 1985, in Baltimore City, Maryland to Lisa Vanboskerck and Eric Young. He leaves behind his five children: Alayna, Madison, Gunner, Lillian, and Evelyn of Utah. He also leaves behind his father, Eric Young (Sandy); sister, Alisha Tevebaugh (Steven); and brother, Brian Young.
Derek graduated from Randleman High School in 2003. He served in...
James Walton Routh
Aug 19, 2025
James Walton Routh, 85, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
No services are planned.
Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Routh family.
Cynthia Marie Foster Norris
Aug 18, 2025
Cynthia Marie Foster Norris, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on August 18, 2025 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Norris was born in Asheboro on January 4, 1959 to Albert and Virginia Matthews Foster. She retired from Technimark after 30 years of service. Cynthia was a very loving person, who loved going to the beach and the zoo. In addition to her...
Nancy Lane Lippard
Aug 18, 2025
Nancy Lane Lippard, 77, of Randleman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born March 3, 1948 in Greensboro, NC to John Edward Lane and Frances Rebecca Wilson Lane.
Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Ben L. Smith High School and then earned her Nursing degree from GTCC. She was a...
Bobbie Fentress Davis
Aug 18, 2025
Bobbie Jean Fentress Davis, 84, of Seagrove, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Bobbie was born on July 24, 1941, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Charles Way Fentress and Wilma Hanner Fentress. She lived a life full of energy, love, and adventure. Family was always at the center of her heart, and she was a...
Lian Jose Moses Jimenez Gomez
Aug 15, 2025
Lian Jose Moses Jimenez Gomez, infant son of Eddie and Miriam Jimenez passed away on August 15, 2025 at Brenner Children's Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Lian is survived by his brother, Aziel Jimenez Gomez; paternal grandparents, Heriberto Jimenez, Sr. and Elitania Pulido Garcia; maternal grandparents, Jose Resendiz and Elda Gomez; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A graveside service will...
Rhonda Sue Freeman
Aug 15, 2025
Rhonda Strider Freeman, 56, of Asheboro, went home to be with Lord on August 15th,2025 at Baptist Hospital surrounded by her family that she loved and cherished so very deeply.
She was born and raised in Randolph County and served as an LPN for many years. She loved her job but more than anything, she loved her family. She was a...
Thomas Newton Kearns, Jr.
Aug 14, 2025
Thomas Newton Kearns, Jr., 73, of Manning, South Carolina, passed away on August 14, 2025.
Born on September 6, 1951, Tom was the son of the late Thomas Newton Kearns, Sr. and Mildred Ann Brinkley Kearns. He grew up in Asheboro alongside his sister, Natalie Benson, and carried a deep love of family throughout his life.
A proud Marine, Tom served his...
Raymond Everett Thompson
Aug 14, 2025
ASHEBORO- Raymond Everett Thompson, 84, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital August 14th , 2025 in Greensboro, NC.
Raymond was born and raised in the Farmer-Asheboro area. He was born March 15, 1941, to Howard Kelly Thompson and Vergie Lenora Rollins Thompson. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was easy- going and fun to be around. Everybody...
Hilda Mae Auman
Aug 14, 2025
With peace and love, we announce the passing of a dear Mother, Granny, Great-Granny and friend whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Hilda left this world on August 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by love, leaving behind treasured memories that will forever be cherished by family and...
Kathleen Lovette Baggett
Aug 14, 2025
Kathleen Lovette Baggett, 97, of Randleman passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC. She was born December 5, 1927 in Randleman to Charles Robert Lovette and Mary King Lovette.
Kathleen will be remembered as caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. One of eight siblings, she was a lifelong resident...
Janie Irene Callicutt
Aug 14, 2025
Janie Irene Saunders Callicutt, age 77 of Troy, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Biscoe on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Janie was born in Montgomery County on August 13, 1948 to the late James Saunders and the late Mildred Hamilton Saunders. Janie was a teacher and bus driver for Montgomery County schools for many years. Janie loved to shop. She...
Gary Dale Routh
Aug 11, 2025
Gary Dale Routh, 62, of Sophia passed away at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a long battle with illness. He was born June 5, 1963, in Guilford County to Franklin Dee Routh and Shelby Jean Pierce.
Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was a skilled craftsman...
Deborah Lynn Drake Warren
Aug 10, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Drake Warren, age 69 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Debbie was born on November 29, 1955, in Greenville, KY to Robert and Gladys Gregory Drake. Debbie loved her Lord and Savior above all else and loved talking about the bible. She was a member at Calvary Pentecostal Church...
Mary "Bernice" Cockerham
Aug 8, 2025
Mary “Bernice” Jester Cockerham, age 97, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Born on October 28, 1927, in Trinity, NC, she was the daughter of the late V.A. And Lizzie Jester.
Bernice graduated from Trinity High School in 1944 as valedictorian, earning the superlative “Best All Around” in her yearbook, which read, “If...
Catherine Allred Bean
Aug 6, 2025
Catherine Allred Bean, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on August 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Bean was born in Franklinville to Carl and Viola Allred. She was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. Catherine was a devout Christian in her belief and behavior. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she taught...
Larry Thomas Luck, Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Thomas Luck ,77, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 21, 1947 in Randolph County to Roland Taft Luck and Sarah Etta Henson Luck.
Larry will be remembered as a devoted, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His...
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry
Aug 5, 2025
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry, died peacefully in her home on August 5th, 2025. Helen was born on July 17, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Dewey Russell Haynes and Lucy Mae Ingle Haynes. She was raised in Caldwell County. Helen married William Philip Pendry of Wilkes County in 1961 and later they moved to Randolph...
Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett
Aug 4, 2025
Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett, age 83 of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Rd., on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with nephew, Mike Thompson, and Pastor John Gunter officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro....