Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Ava Grace Jennings
Mar 23, 2025
Ava Grace Jennings, infant daughter of Cory and Felicia Jennings of Randleman, NC, passed away on March 23, 2025.
Ava was born on January 10, 2025, at Brenner Children’s Hospital—a special day she shared with her loving mother and her two identical sisters, Aubrey Faye and Alivia Jade. Though her time on earth was brief, her life was full of meaning...
Manuel Martinez Araujo, Jr
Mar 22, 2025
Manuel Martinez Araujo, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born October 28, 1999 in Greenville, SC to Manuel Martinez Araujo, Sr. and Patricia Ann Culler Mireles.
Manuel will be remembered as a loving and cherished son, father, fiancé, brother, nephew, and friend. Growing up, he loved baseball and playing...
Tony Eldreth
Mar 22, 2025
Cecil Tony Eldreth, age 78, of Advance, NC, passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2025.
Tony was born on November 27, 1946, to Cecil Eldreth and Lois Heath Ballinger. A man who truly embraced life, Tony’s heart belonged to his wife of 21 years, Suzy Eldreth, whom he adored and prioritized in all things. He was known for his...
Betty Burkhart Poole
Mar 20, 2025
Betty Burkhart Poole, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on March 20, 2025 at Clapp’s Nursing Center.
Mrs. Poole was born in Asheboro on July 27, 1933 to Raymond and Corsby Bullins Burkhart. Betty was formerly employed with Sew Special and GE/Black & Decker and was a member of New Union United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Betty was...
Jimmy Woodrow Scott
Mar 19, 2025
Jimmy Woodrow Scott, 82, of Climax passed away suddenly in Myrtle Beach, SC surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 22, 1942 in Carthage, NC to Harvey Lendon Scott and Polly Hussey Scott.
Jimmy was a loving, caring, and beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. A devoted family man who lived by the golden rule,...
Rex Barnes Combs
Mar 19, 2025
Rex Barnes Combs, age 93, of Seagrove passed away on March 19, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Combs was born on July 25, 1931 to Edgar B. and Martha S. Combs. He attended Seagrove High School and following high school he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return Rex worked for Klopman Mills...
Wanda Venters Garrard
Mar 17, 2025
Wanda Venters Garrard, age 76, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Chapel Hill.
Wanda was born on December 8, 1948, in Kannapolis, NC, to Lawrence Willard Venters and Loraine Crump Rivadeneira. A woman of deep faith, she loved her church and church family, drawing strength and joy from her beliefs. She was an avid reader and found...
Lora Jean Lambeth Toomes
Mar 17, 2025
Mrs. Lora Jean Lambeth Toomes 79 of Climax passed away peacefully at her home after a period of declining health. Mrs. Toomes was always active enjoying growing and taking care of her roses and the time she could spend sewing. Mrs. Toomes was known as a very giving person, and she enjoyed so much the time spent with friends. She...
Gina LuAnn Chriscoe Hussey
Mar 17, 2025
Gina LuAnn Chriscoe Hussey, age 61, of Seagrove passed away on March 17, 2025 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Hussey was born in Asheboro, NC on August 1, 1963 to Buell Colwell Chriscoe and Geraldine Burris Chriscoe of Seagrove. In addition to her parents, Gina was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eldon Hussey.
She is survived by her son, Brandon Hussey...
Billy Baggett
Mar 17, 2025
Marion William “Billy” Baggett, Jr., 61, of Gastonia passed away at High Point Medical Center on Monday, March 17, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Winter Park, FL to Marion William Baggett, Sr., and Kathleen Lovett Baggett.
Billy was a graduate of Randleman High School, class of 1981. Growing up, he played little league baseball in Randleman, played...
Marilyn Cagle Owen
Mar 16, 2025
Marilyn C. Owen, 74, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully March 16, 2025, at the FirstHealth Hospice House. Born on December 22, 1950 to Frank and Mary Cagle. Marilyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering love for her family.
She was married for 54 wonderful years to...
James Kenneth Johnson
Mar 15, 2025
James Kenneth Johnson (Kenneth) 51 of Randleman peacefully departed for his new home March 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was a native of Randolph County where he attended Randleman High School. Kenneth was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved spending time outdoors and with family and friends. He was loved by so many.
Kenneth is survived by his...
Anna Lee Jean Wilkins
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. Anna Lee Jean Wilkins 88 of Sophia passed away at her home surrounded by her family Friday, March 14, 2025, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Wilkins loved her very large family and enjoyed cooking and spending time with them. Working with plants and flowers was one of her favorite things to do. She so much enjoyed reading...
Ben Ray Craven
Mar 12, 2025
Benford “Ben” Ray Craven, 68, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his home. He was born May 2, 1956 in Greensboro, NC to John Franklin Craven and Juanita McMaster Craven.
Ben was a faithful husband and provider for over 40 years of marriage to Eva Craven. His occupation was a professional carpenter, but he enjoyed his love of...
Rebecca Garner Cox
Mar 11, 2025
Rebecca Garner Cox, 85, of Asheboro passed away on March 11, 2025 at Cross Road Retirement Community.
Mrs. Cox was born in Asheboro on March 1, 1940 to Grady and Esther Hogan Garner. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Cox, Sr. and sisters, Betsy Johstono and husband Don, Golda Cox and husband Jack....
James Worth Small
Mar 10, 2025
James W Small (Jim) of Randleman passed on to his Heavenly home on March 10, 2025 with Sheri, his wife of 51 years at his side. Jim fought a courageous battle with metastatic colon cancer and Parkinson’s dementia for the past 15 months. Jim was born September 19, 1953 to Jim and Frances Small of Graham, who precede him in...
John Stewart Wooten Jr
Mar 8, 2025
John Stewart Wooten, Jr. was born in La Grange, NC, to John Stewart Wooten, Sr. and Pearl Gray Mooring Wooten on October 30, 1937. He passed away in his home in Asheboro, NC on March 8, 2025 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene; three children: Dail W. (Bob) Hovey, John “Jay”...
Nancy Chisholm Cox
Mar 7, 2025
Nancy Chisholm Cox was born in Randolph County on March 13, 1937, to Vandie Williams Chisholm and Daniel Lacy Chisholm. She was the youngest daughter of 11 children. Nancy passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her family with the compassionate care of Gentiva Hospice, Asheboro.
A graduate of Randleman High School, class of 1955, Nancy married...
Clarence Thomas Richardson
Mar 6, 2025
Clarence was loved by everyone he met. He was a compassionate husband, loving father and grandfather, and loyal friend. Clarence was always willing to help others and had a calm nature. He had a gentle sense of humor and always had a positive attitude. He was hard-working, patient, considerate and will always be remembered.
Clarence was born in Seagrove, NC. At...
Panzie Hinson Smith
Mar 6, 2025
Panzie Lourine Hinson Smith, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on March 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation of Asheboro.
Mrs. Smith was born in Asheboro, NC on July 4, 1949 to Charlie Carnie and Beulah Estelle Bescher Hinson. She was employed at Arrow International for 17 years and attended Sunset Avenue Church of God.
In addition to...
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