Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Edith Routh
Jan 19, 2025
Edith Ellen Marley Routh of Pleasant Garden, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Edith was born on December 3, 1945, to Ralph Branson Marley and Margaret Caviness Marley of Pleasant Garden. She was the second of seven children, having four sisters and...
Jerry Wayne Auman
Jan 19, 2025
Jerry Wayne Auman, age 76, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Randolph Hospice.
Jerry was born on April 15, 1948, in Asheboro, NC, to Nolan A. Auman and Mozelle Bates. A proud Marine veteran, Jerry served his country with honor and dedication. He had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed hiking and exploring nature. Above...
Donna Raye Barrett Johnson
Jan 18, 2025
Donna Raye Barrett Johnson was born in Charlotte, NC at Presbyterian Hospital on August 29, 1945. She died at home, in Randleman, NC, under hospice care from a chronic illness which she bravely battled for five months. She passed into God’s hands on January 18, 2025. She faced death as she faced her life, with a stoic, steadfast acceptance of...
Boyd E. Riley
Jan 15, 2025
Boyd “Buddy” Elwood Riley, 69, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 4 pm at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, 1415 Neelley Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313 with Pastor Robert Hefner officiating.
Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Riley...
Bobby Mack Poole
Jan 14, 2025
Bobby Mack Poole, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on January 14, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Mr. Poole was born in Asheboro on July 24, 1936 to Colvin Eugene and Mary Louise McBride Poole. Bobby was a 1954 graduate of Farmer High School and received a 3-year degree in Industrial Maintenance from Randolph Community College. He attended Back Creek Friends...
Peggy Holston
Jan 13, 2025
Peggy Jo Smith HolstonMarch 18, 1947 - January 13, 2025
Peggy Jo Smith Holston, 77, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1947, in Cascade, VA, to Elder Roy Swanson Smith and Lillian Lucille Jones.
Peggy is survived by her devoted husband, Wallace "Wally” Delano Holston; three children, Angela Ayers Ketchie (Roger), Vicki...
Carl Joseph Odham
Jan 13, 2025
Carl Joseph Odham, age 82, of Asheboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2025, at Randolph Health.
Carl was born on May 22, 1942, in Montgomery, VA, to Marion Joseph Odham and Mary Lexie Woolwine. A devoted husband, Carl loved spending time outdoors and working on crafts and music with his wife, Betty. A talented...
Amelia “Millie” Rene'e Cockman
Jan 12, 2025
Millie’s life wasn’t simply two and a half months. It was nearly 2,000 hours of kisses and over 100,000 minutes of love. Thanksgiving and Christmas, cuddles and joy. So many big hair bows, bath time swaddles, and listening to music as you fell asleep each night.
We don’t know exactly what heaven will be like, but we know you’ll be there...
Douglas Jason Fish
Jan 10, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Jason Fish, age 38 of Seagrove, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home.
Doug was born on March 14, 1986 in Onslow County NC, to Stan Fish and Linda Sandbeck Fish. Doug worked formerly as an EMT and a volunteer fireman in Orange County, NC. He was a gun enthusiast and founded Rubber Ducky Tactical based...
Ruth Henkel Maxey
Jan 9, 2025
Ruth Henkel Maxey, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on January 9, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Maxey was born in Harmon, VA on September 29, 1942 to Robert and Frances Lowe Henkel. Ruth was employed as a CNA and was often stopped in Walmart by former patients’ families who wished to express their gratitude for the wonderful care she...
Robert "Bobby" Carlton Wood
Jan 8, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Carlton Wood, age 94, of Climax passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at his home. He was born December 30, 1930 in High Point to the late Frank Thomas and Beulah Davis Wood. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Wood Steed; sister, Doris Ford; and brother, Harold Wood.
Bobby graduated...
Douglas Lee Walton
Jan 8, 2025
Douglas L. Walton, age 92, went to sleep in Christ January 8, 2025. He was the son of John McKinley Walton and Myrtle M. Brown Walton.
A native of Randolph County, Doug retired from the Randolph County School System, was a part-time instructor with Randolph Community College in the Adult Education Department, a veteran of the United States Air Force, served...
Cindy Golden
Jan 7, 2025
Cindy Lemon Golden, age 72, of Asheboro passed on January 7th, 2025.
Loved by many, Cindy possessed a sweet and humble spirit and was always ready to listen and lift others up.
She selflessly loved her family and friends and did all she could to help others. She had an ability to make people feel special when they were around her.
Preceded in...
Teresa Kay Davis
Jan 7, 2025
Teresa Kay Davis, age 61, of Seagrove passed away on January 7, 2025 at her son’s residence.
Ms. Davis was born in Montgomery County on May 16, 1963 to Jerry and Rachel Morgan Davis. Teresa was formerly employed in the Billing Department at Pinehurst Hospital and was the owner of Pottery by Teresa. Teresa loved to share her testimony and attended...
Joshua Daniel Hunter
Jan 7, 2025
Joshua Daniel Hunter, 40, of Level Cross passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was born March 11, 1984 in Cocoa Beach, FL. to John Daniel Hunter and Wendy Marie Wotring.
Joshua was a loving, caring family man, provider, and friend. He watched over his community as a paramedic for Forsyth county. A dedicated family man, he loved his children and...
Veronica Zuzchik Myers
Jan 5, 2025
Veronica Myers
May 8, 1948 – January 5, 2025
Veronica Zuzchik Myers, 76, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Hospice of Randolph. She was born May 8, 1948, in New York City to Stephen and Mary Zuzchik.
Veronica was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by her family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, crafting, going out...
Carolyn Auman Hodgin
Jan 4, 2025
Carolyn Auman Hodgin, known affectionately as “MeMe” to her grandchildren, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Born in the same town on March 2, 1941, Carolyn lived a life rooted in love, family, and a deep sense of home.
Carolyn was a woman of simple joys and unwavering devotion. A devoted wife to Keith...
Laura Lee Pardue
Jan 2, 2025
Mrs. Laura Lee Willett Pardue 84 of Asheboro passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Mrs. Pardue was married to David Pardue Christmas Eve 1958. She enjoyed organizing family get togethers and always made certain food was a part of the events. She considered everyone as...
Doris Louise Kennedy Hurley
Jan 1, 2025
Doris Louise Kennedy Hurley, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on January 1, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Hurley was born in Seagrove on June 15, 1937 to Walter and Thelma Lineberry Kennedy. She was formerly employed with Blue Gem and was an Avon sales representative for 43 years. Doris attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Doris...
Ronnie James Conner
Jan 1, 2025
Ronnie James Conner, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on January 1, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Conner was born on July 9, 1949 to Roy and Dorothy Presnell Conner, who preceded him in death. Ronnie was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church. Ronnie loved playing his guitar and watching Gunsmoke and the Andy Griffith Show.
He is survived by...
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